China: Robots automate behind-the-scenes pharmacy work, easing pharmacists’ burden
Do you remember sitting in a childhood clinic, eyes wide as a nurse broke open an intravenous vial, silently hoping no stray shard of glass would end up in your…
UN Women Launches AI School in Pakistan
Pakistan has launched the UN Women Gender-Responsive AI School Pakistan, a national initiative to promote the ethical, inclusive, and gender-responsive use of artificial intelligence. The Ministry of Information Technology and…
Saudi group eyes $10b investment in Pakistan
Eyes infrastructure, tech as minister offers duty concessions, profit repatriation Saudi Arabia’s Falcon Vision Group has expressed interest in investing $10 billion in Pakistan, as Federal Minister for the Board…
Lab meets real world at China’s robot “vocational school”
At a “school” in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, “teachers” hold remote controls, sensors record every move, and “students” drill the same task again and again until they get it…
China’s mega tunneling machine completes the Yangtze River underwater tunnel breakthrough
This photo taken on July 30, 2026 shows a view of the shield tunneling machine “Linghang” at the construction site of the Chongming-Taicang Yangtze River tunnel under China’s Yangtze River.…
China to enhance IPR protection to support the growth of emerging, future industries
The State Council Information Office (SCIO) holds a press conference on protection and utilization of intellectual property during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) in Beijing, capital of China, July…