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SCI & TECHAug 11Vietnam VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch its 1st satellitesVietnam's VinSpace has signed an agreement with SpaceX to facilitate the launch of its first satellites. This represents a significant step in Vietnam's space program and commercial space ventures.citizensvoice.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 11Vietnam VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch its 1st satellitesVietnam's VinSpace has signed an agreement with SpaceX to launch its first satellites. This deal marks a significant step for Vietnam in space exploration and technology development.courant.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 115 phones made in China with the best battery life in 2026Battery life has become one of the biggest areas of competition in the smartphone market in 2026, with Chinese manufacturers pushing battery capacities well beyond the 5,000mAh mark that has long been common among premium smartphones. The post 5 phones made in China with the best battery life in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 115 phones made in China that can rival the Samsung Galaxy S26The global smartphone market is becoming increasingly competitive, with Chinese manufacturers producing flagship devices that combine powerful processors, advanced cameras, fast charging and premium designs. The post 5 phones made in China that can rival the Samsung Galaxy S26 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 11China’s hypersonic weapons can be guided by the stars if GPS fails: reportChina’s hypersonic weapons can now use the stars for guidance when satellite systems like GPS or BeiDou are jammed or fail, according to a project led by the Guangdong Aerospace Research Academy that passed its final expert review on Monday. According to a report published by the academy on August 10, researchers set out to tackle the challenge of developing a star-based navigation system that would be able to function at the extreme speeds of hypersonic flight – Mach 5 and above. Hypersonic...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11China is pitching its AI models to Europe, but is it enough to avoid 2-horse race with US?As the United States and China consolidate their dominance in artificial intelligence, attention is turning to whether Europe can carve out a distinct third pole – a “G3” – or remain in Washington’s technological orbit. The race is rapidly evolving into a contest over international order. In June, Washington signed up 10 more partners for its Pax Silica framework – designed to secure supply chains for key advanced technologies such as microchips and AI – bringing the total to 24. Weeks later, 29...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11China says US tried to buy superconductor magnet that ‘outperforms American ones by 40%’A US laboratory that once dominated the field of superconducting magnets is now hoping to buy Chinese technology used in a leading particle accelerator, official Chinese media reported on Tuesday. The US Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory once “monopolised” this type of specialised technology, according to Science and Technology Daily. But in May last year it contacted the Chinese Institute of High Energy Physics “hoping to purchase the Chinese-made combined superconducting...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11Vietnam's VinSpace taps SpaceX for first satellite launchesVietnam's first private space company is turning to Elon Musk's SpaceX to get its first satellites into orbit. The deal comes as Vietnam steps up efforts to build its own space industry and become a regional space power.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 11Vietnam VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027clickondetroit.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 11Japan successfully launches H3 rocket carrying positioning satelliteThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Tuesday successfully launched an H3 rocket and put a positioning satellite into orbit, marking the second successful launch in a row of…Japan Today
SCI & TECHBREAKINGAug 11China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-offChina’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 11VinSpace Announces Launch Contract with SpaceX , Marking a New Milestone for Vietnam Space IndustryVinSpace has announced a launch contract with SpaceX, signaling a significant achievement for Vietnam's space industry. This partnership represents a new milestone in the nation's technological advancement in space.vietnamnews.vn · Vietnam
SCI & TECHAug 11Tougher than armour, hard as diamond: China’s unbreakable crystal breakthroughChinese scientists have created a diamond with no Achilles’ heel – one that cannot be broken, even by a hard knock with a hammer – according to a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Synthesis. While a diamond is the hardest natural material on Earth, it has a major weakness. It is brittle, like glass, and a sharp blow can shatter it. For years, scientists have tried to make diamonds tougher without losing their legendary hardness. Typically, increasing one characteristic has...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10Who are we ? Writers gather in Seoul to explore humanity in the AI ageWriters are gathering in Seoul to discuss the concept of humanity in the age of artificial intelligence. This event explores the profound societal and philosophical implications of AI development.koreaherald.com · South Korea
SCI & TECHAug 10China is building nuclear reactors faster than the West. Can it keep up the pace?When Francois Morin, China director at the World Nuclear Association – a leading international industry body – took a group of foreign nuclear engineers to a Shanghai Electric plant last year, the scale of production caught them off guard. Heavy machinery, from steam generators to reactor cores, was already assembled and ready for shipment to sites where construction had not even begun. The equipment towered over the delegates, many of whom were accustomed to supply chains back home that produce...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10China switched off millions of AI companions overnight . Users are grievingChina reportedly deactivated millions of AI companions overnight, leading to grief among users. This event highlights the social impact and policy implications of artificial intelligence technologies.thenextweb.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10Can CATL’s battery breakthrough push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has thrown its weight behind flying cars after its aviation battery system cleared a major safety test. A successful roll-out of passenger-carrying drone batteries, backed by CATL’s innovation drive and manufacturing heft, would bolster China’s leading position in the renewable energy sector and the future of mobility, according to analysts. “The aviation battery system is ready for mass...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10How the guest list for Beijing’s summer retreat reveals its tech prioritiesChina’s central government has invited dozens of scientific, technological and academic experts to its annual summer retreat, highlighting how the country is focusing on innovation and breaking through “chokepoints” amid fierce competition with the US. According to state news agency Xinhua, the Communist Party’s Central Committee and the State Council, China’s cabinet, invited 60 experts to the seaside resort of Beidaihe from August 1 to 7. The list of invitees – who represented fields including...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 1072% of Hong Kong professionals use AI weekly, double the global average: surveyMore than 70 per cent of Hong Kong working professionals use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a daily or weekly basis, more than double the global average, but junior staff also harbour deeper anxiety over job security amid its growing adoption, a survey has found. The study conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) surveyed 3,722 working professionals in the city between March and April this year, with more than 60 per cent of them aged between 30 and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10Przewalskii naked carp : back from the brink -- Beijing ReviewThe Przewalskii naked carp is reported to be recovering from the brink of extinction. This highlights a successful conservation effort for a specific species.bjreview.com.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 10China releases powerful DNA-screening AI tool for free to help fight rare diseasesFor people navigating rare diseases, which are mostly genetic in origin, the search for answers is a gruelling marathon often called the “diagnostic odyssey”. Patients can spend years visiting specialists and undergoing inconclusive tests, while the underlying cause of their condition remains hidden within three billion base pairs of DNA in the human genome. But Artificial intelligence is emerging as a tool to shorten this time frame. Chinese researchers have created an open-source AI system...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10China is using AI facial ID to track migrating fish in Tibet’s largest riverChina is using an artificial intelligence-driven fish identification system to conduct round-the-clock tracking of species passing along a fishway on a dam on Tibet’s largest river. Monitoring the route once relied on labour-intensive manual counts, but it now uses an AI-based “fish facial recognition” system to identify species unique to the Tibet autonomous region, according to a report published by Global Times on Tuesday. Since the 116-metre-tall (381 feet) Zangmu Hydropower Station began...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10China experts explain why hugging winter melons for cooling in summer can cause explosionsWhile many people have embraced the trend of hugging a giant winter melon to sleep as a means of cooling down during summer, some have shared their “painful” experiences, recounting instances where the fruit exploded, releasing a foul-smelling and putrid liquid that soiled their beds and floors. They detailed this “disastrous scene” on social media, noting that the winter melons exploded after several nights of being held, as reported by the Sichuan Daily. “It exploded. The stench was...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10 [ INTERVIEW ] Malaysia positions itself as Korea long - term tech partnerMalaysia is positioning itself to be a long-term technology partner for Korea, as discussed in an interview. This highlights an emerging international collaboration in the tech sector.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea