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Sodium Batteries Tested in Chinese Heavy Trucks: Can They Replace Lithium?

FAW Jiefang, a leading Chinese heavy truck manufacturer, is testing sodium-ion batteries in Class 8 trucks to evaluate their potential as a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This article analyzes technical specifications, real-world test progress, commercial prospects, and implications for the logistics industry in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

20 jam lalu4 min read33

💰 Economy

Digital Currency vs Cash: A Silent Revolution That Has Already Begun

More than 130 countries - including Malaysia, China, Nigeria and South Korea - are launching central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This article explains what CBDCs are, why they have emerged now, how they affect daily life, and the real risks behind the promise of efficiency: threatened privacy, pressured commercial banks, and cyber threats that cannot be ignored.

2 hari lalu5 min read8

🌍 World🇮🇩 IndonesiaVerified

Indonesia, the Largest Rice Producer in Southeast Asia, Fourth Globally

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) reported Indonesia's rice production reached 54.2 million tons in 2024 — the highest in Southeast Asia and fourth globally after China, India, and Bangladesh. This achievement was made despite pressures from climate change and land conversion. National food security has strengthened, but uneven distribution and farmers' welfare remain real challenges.

2 hari lalu3 min read9

🚗 AutomotiveVerified

BYD Tang Dynasty: Luxurious Electric SUV with 150,000 Pre-Orders — What Does It Mean for Malaysian and Indonesian Users?

BYD launched the Tang Dynasty — the largest and most advanced luxury electric SUV in the brand's history — and recorded 150,000 pre-orders in China within less than a week. Now, the model will land in Europe by the end of 2026, and although not officially announced for Nusantara, its arrival has the potential to change the premium EV market landscape in Malaysia and Indonesia. With Blade batteries, a range of up to 730 km, a smart four-wheel drive system, and an estimated price between RM280,000–RM350,000 if it enters here, the Tang Dynasty is not just a competitor — it is a game-changer for defining 'premium EV' in the region.

2 hari lalu4 min read7

💰 Economy🇮🇳 IndiaVerified

Modi and Trump: Diplomatic Toughness Amid Trade Pressures and Asian Power Balancing

U.S. President Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'a very tough cookie' — a phrase he commonly uses to describe Modi's firmness, shrewdness, and bargaining power in global diplomacy. The compliment was made during an exclusive interview with Axios following the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy, where both leaders discussed progress in bilateral trade negotiations. Although India-U.S. relations face structural tensions over tariffs, Russian arms purchases, and India's decision not to join sanctions against Russia, strategic cooperation continues to strengthen — particularly within the I2U2 and Quad frameworks. In South Asia, Trump's praise is not just rhetoric; it reflects a subtle shift in geopolitics, where India is increasingly seen as an important balance between the U.S. and China.

2 hari lalu4 min read8

🌍 World🇹🇼 TaiwanVerified

Taiwan Hopes for Immediate Approval of US Arms Sales Package

President of Taiwan, William Lai Ching-te, reiterated his desire to discuss with China based on 'equality and respect'. He also hopes that the US arms sales package can be approved soon. This shows Taiwan's determination to strengthen its defense amid tensions with China.

4 hari lalu1 min read11

🌍 WorldVerified

Malaysia Has Potential to Become a Global AI Development Hub, Says Semiconductor Industry Association

The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) stated that international investors from China, Europe and Latin America are increasingly showing interest in the local semiconductor ecosystem, opening up opportunities for Malaysia to become a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) development.

4 hari lalu2 min read8

⚽ Sports

Malaysia Badminton Team Wins Thomas Cup 2025

Malaysia won the Thomas Cup for the 13th time after defeating China 3-2 in a thrilling final match in Chengdu.

9 Jun 20261 min read8,941