An engineer in China was fired for 14 bathroom breaks, up to four hours each, and lost his lawsuit despite medical proof, though he received 30,000 yuan in compensation.

DR H, a Hong Kong smart wearable brand, expands its lineup to include smart clip mics, water bottles, and sleep masks, building on its successful debut year.

Malaysia says its new U.S. defense pact is non-binding and doesn’t affect its neutrality.

Copper prices hit $12,000/ton, surging 35% this year due to high demand from AI, EVs, and energy shifts, with supply shortages expected to worsen.

The 5th Midea HVAC contest awarded 305 projects, with Kuala Lumpur’s The Exchange 106 winning top honors for energy-efficient design.

Chinese small manufacturers adopt hybrid automation for efficiency, balancing robots and workers amid cost and skill limits.

China and African nations urged enhanced tech cooperation to combat desertification, supporting Africa’s Great Green Wall.

Southeast Asia is expanding offshore wind power despite U.S. retreat under Trump, driven by regional leadership, investment, and resilient tech.

On December 11, 2025, most cryptocurrencies fell, with notable declines in Neo, XDC, and NEM, while Lumi Credits and Omni Network rose.

Hainan's 2025 talent conference launched new initiatives to boost its free trade port with 10,018 jobs and international partnerships.