Malaysia has revealed an ambitious national roadmap to become Southeast Asia's leading force in artificial intelligence and green technology by the end of the decade. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the strategy during the introduction of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030) in Parliament, describing it as a defining opportunity for shaping the region's technological and environmental future. The initiative aims to improve AI capabilities, promote renewable energy, and stimulate innovation. It intends to achieve 98% 5G coverage nationwide by 2030, with digital infrastructure covering b
According to recent media reports in the United States, NASA is moving forward with plans to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. The space agency has long been working on a 40-kilowatt fission device for future lunar missions. However, interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy's new directive, set to be issued this week, proposes a more ambitious goal. According to reports, the directive instructs NASA to invite private sector proposals for designing a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor. This enhanced system is scheduled for deployment by the end of the decade. It is regarded as essential
In July 2025, Spain's renewable energy share reached 55.2% of national electricity production, up from 54.1% in June, according to data released by the national grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE). The increase was mostly driven by a surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) output, which reached record levels during the month. Solar PV output grew by 8.1% year-on-year to reach 6,293 GWh in July, accounting for the largest share of the generation mix at 25%. On July 16, it established a new daily record of 241 MWh. Nuclear power remained the second-largest source, contributing 20%, follow
Qatar has reaffirmed its global leadership in mobile internet speed, ranking second in the latest Speedtest Global Index released by Ookla. The rating is based on millions of real-time speed tests conducted by users globally. The survey noted Qatar's remarkable median mobile download speed of 517.44 Mbps, with an upload speed of 32.95 Mbps and a latency of 18 milliseconds. This outstanding result is due to Qatar's ongoing expenditures in advanced telecommunications and its early adoption of 5G technology. National telecom operators such as Ooredoo and Vodafone have played important roles i
India achieved a new milestone in smartphone exports during the first quarter of FY26 (April-June), with shipments totalling $7.72 billion. This represents a remarkable 58% increase over the $4.9 billion earned during the same period last year. The growth positions India as a growing global hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports. Apple Inc. is a significant contributor to this success, having exported $6 billion in iPhones through its contract manufacturers alone. This represents an incredible 82% year-on-year increase, making it not just Apple's best-performing quarter for exports f
Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a regional leader in green mobility, with the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points now exceeding 1,270 across the emirate. This achievement was announced by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). These charging stations have been deployed through collaborations with both public and private sector partners. Al Tayer emphasised DEWA's commitment to improving sustainable transportation, which is consistent with Dubai's long-term aim of having electric and hybrid vehicles account for 5
SpaceX successfully delivered a new international crew to the International Space Station (ISS), completing the journey in just 15 hours, making it one of the fastest crewed missions launched from the United States to date. The crew includes four astronauts: Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke from NASA, Kimiya Yui from Japan, and Oleg Platonov from Russia. The team launched a SpaceX Dragon capsule from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and docked with the ISS while in orbit over the South Pacific. The new crew will remain on the ISS for at least six months. They will replace the current
India's EV market reached a new milestone in July 2025, when EVs accounted for more than 5% of total car sales for the first time. According to the government's Vahan portal, the country registered 179,039 EVs this month, a 55% increase over July 2023. The surge is largely attributed to electric two-wheelers, which saw a 96% increase in sales. These now account for 7.4% of total two-wheeler sales, supported by advancements in battery range, faster charging, and lower operating costs. In densely populated areas, EV scooters have gained popularity for daily commuting. Electric three-wheel
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, addressed the Rajya Sabha that 4,557 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed across India's massive 146,342 km network of National Highways, expressways, and State Highways. This infrastructure initiative is a crucial step toward increasing the adoption of electric vehicles nationwide. Uttar Pradesh has the most charging stations (507), followed by Karnataka (489), Maharashtra (459), Tamil Nadu (456) and Rajasthan (424). In addition, as of April 1, 2025, 4,625 charging stations were operating in va
India successfully launched the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, taking a significant step towards international space collaboration. The $1.5 billion satellite is designed to monitor climate change and natural disasters with enhanced radar imaging capability. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) collaborated on this satellite mission for the first time. A medium-lift rocket was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 12:10 GMT. NISAR is the world's first Earth observation satellite to use t