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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:52:47 +0800
Can technology give China’s farmers an edge against extreme weather?
In the second of a two-part series on climate resilience, CNA looks at how farmers in China are using AI, drones and other technology to prepare for storms – and the challenges of making these tools more widely available.  

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:53:15 +0800
From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences
Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies – innovations developed for civilian purposes that can also have military applications – as it seeks to bolster national security while opening new markets for Japanese firms at home a...

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:47:29 +0800
Indonesian officials say government-supplied meals tested after more than 500 students fall ill
Non-governmental watchdog Network for Education Watch said that as of Aug 8, there had been some 37,600 cases of food poisoning linked to the free-meals programme.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:18:44 +0800
Eight Indonesians allegedly duped into becoming Russian soldiers
Indonesia needs to verify their identities, citizenship status, recruitment process and the nature of their involvement, its foreign ministry said. This comes after Ukraine released names of the eight Indonesians. 

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:44:18 +0800
After Nepal’s catastrophic flood, scientists watch for what comes next
The massive rock-and-ice collapse has left behind unstable terrain and metres of debris that could trigger further floods and landslides, experts say.

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