China’s ratoon rice technology is being applied to lift yields and enhance food security in Malaysia, unlocking new potential for tropical farming. Ratooning is the agricultural practice of harvesting a monocot crop by cutting most of the above-ground portion but leaving the roots, so that from that stubble, the plants can recover and produce a fresh crop in the next season.
The technique enables farmers to achieve two harvests from a single planting, effectively increasing annual harvests from two to three or even four, while saving significantly on seeds, labor, fertilizer, water and time.
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China’s ratoon rice technology is being applied to lift yields and enhance food security in Malaysia, unlocking new potential for tropical farming. Ratooning is the agricultural practice of harvesting a monocot crop by cutting most of the above-ground portion but leaving the roots, so that from that stubble, the plants can recover and produce a fresh crop in the next season.
The technique enables farmers to achieve two harvests from a single planting, effectively increasing annual harvests from two to three or even four, while saving significantly on seeds, labor, fertilizer, water and time.
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Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot monk powered by AI that they say can dispense spiritual advice and maybe one day ease shortages of its human counterparts.
Trained on even the most esoteric Buddhist scriptures, the University of Kyoto said the machine can answer sensitive questions that people may feel hesitant to share with other humans. In addition, this two-legged humanoid robot can offer a sense of presence at religious sanctuaries in addition to voice communications. The university said in a statement that they may assist with or replace some of the religious rituals traditionally performed by human monks.
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Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot monk powered by AI that they say can dispense spiritual advice and maybe one day ease shortages of its human counterparts.
Trained on even the most esoteric Buddhist scriptures, the University of Kyoto said the machine can answer sensitive questions that people may feel hesitant to share with other humans. In addition, this two-legged humanoid robot can offer a sense of presence at religious sanctuaries in addition to voice communications. The university said in a statement that they may assist with or replace some of the religious rituals traditionally performed by human monks.
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Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyễn Duy Ngọc held meetings with partners and businesses in the United States on Saturday.
At talks with Arizona State University, he welcomed its cooperation with Viet Nam in education and training and called for stronger links with Hanoi universities. They discussed aim of training students to be qualified PhD graduates for the semiconductor industry.
The Secretary also met leaders of Meta Platforms, Rosen Partners and the Semiconductor Industry Association to discuss business opportunities cooperation and promote U.S. investment in strategic technologies, semiconductors, digital data and infrastructure, artificial intelligence, smart cities and e-commerce.
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Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyễn Duy Ngọc held meetings with partners and businesses in the United States on Saturday.
At talks with Arizona State University, he welcomed its cooperation with Viet Nam in education and training and called for stronger links with Hanoi universities. They discussed aim of training students to be qualified PhD graduates for the semiconductor industry.
The Secretary also met leaders of Meta Platforms, Rosen Partners and the Semiconductor Industry Association to discuss business opportunities cooperation and promote U.S. investment in strategic technologies, semiconductors, digital data and infrastructure, artificial intelligence, smart cities and e-commerce.
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NASA on Friday set March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Lori Glaze, a senior official with the US space agency, cautioned that pad work, a flight readiness review and a dress rehearsal analysis needed to be completed in order to meet that date. NASA rehearsed the launch of its massive SLS rocket on Thursday. Three American astronauts and one Canadian make up the Artemis 2 crew.
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NASA on Friday set March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Lori Glaze, a senior official with the US space agency, cautioned that pad work, a flight readiness review and a dress rehearsal analysis needed to be completed in order to meet that date. NASA rehearsed the launch of its massive SLS rocket on Thursday. Three American astronauts and one Canadian make up the Artemis 2 crew.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with many visiting dignitaries in New Delhi on Friday including Prince Alois of Liechtenstein, President of the Slovak Republic and Sri Lankan President. The discussions, held on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, focused on strengthening bilateral ties, innovation, emerging technologies, and mutual cooperation.
The meeting underscores India’s growing global partnerships in AI and beyond. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held bilateral talks with UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with many visiting dignitaries in New Delhi on Friday including Prince Alois of Liechtenstein, President of the Slovak Republic and Sri Lankan President. The discussions, held on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, focused on strengthening bilateral ties, innovation, emerging technologies, and mutual cooperation.
The meeting underscores India’s growing global partnerships in AI and beyond. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held bilateral talks with UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.
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Companion robots, which are usually tiny and adorable AI-powered devices, are making their way into the mainstream in China. These smart devices are small in size, sometimes covered with fur, much like pets, and they can have conversations and provide emotional support.
At a robot consumer experience store in Beijing, over 20 companion robots are attracting attention. Primarily focused on education and emotional companionship, many parents say the devices can help them in answering some of their children’s basic questions. Having a variety of functions and companion robots are popular among different age groups, and prices are also reasonable.
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Companion robots, which are usually tiny and adorable AI-powered devices, are making their way into the mainstream in China. These smart devices are small in size, sometimes covered with fur, much like pets, and they can have conversations and provide emotional support.
At a robot consumer experience store in Beijing, over 20 companion robots are attracting attention. Primarily focused on education and emotional companionship, many parents say the devices can help them in answering some of their children’s basic questions. Having a variety of functions and companion robots are popular among different age groups, and prices are also reasonable.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “the future of AI cannot be decided by a handful of countries – or left to the whims of a few billionaires,” reiterating that the technology must be accessible, beneficial, and safe for everyone.
The UN chief speaks at the opening of AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. He urged Member States, industry and civil society to contribute to the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI.
He also noted that the first session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in July will give every country, and every stakeholder, a voice: To align efforts, uphold human rights, prevent misuse; And to advance on common safety measures – the foundation for interoperability.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “the future of AI cannot be decided by a handful of countries – or left to the whims of a few billionaires,” reiterating that the technology must be accessible, beneficial, and safe for everyone.
The UN chief speaks at the opening of AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. He urged Member States, industry and civil society to contribute to the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI.
He also noted that the first session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in July will give every country, and every stakeholder, a voice: To align efforts, uphold human rights, prevent misuse; And to advance on common safety measures – the foundation for interoperability.
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CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, said that Google is proud to serve as a connection point between India and the United States both figuratively and literally.
He also attended the signing ceremony of the Pax Silica Declaration between India and the US at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, and emphasized that the world is on the cusp of an era of hyper-progress and new discoveries through AI.
Mr Pichai noted that the India-US partnership has a critical role to play in shaping an inclusive and transformative AI future. He stressed on the need for both the nations to work together to ensure that the benefits of AI are available to everyone and everywhere.
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CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, said that Google is proud to serve as a connection point between India and the United States both figuratively and literally.
He also attended the signing ceremony of the Pax Silica Declaration between India and the US at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, and emphasized that the world is on the cusp of an era of hyper-progress and new discoveries through AI.
Mr Pichai noted that the India-US partnership has a critical role to play in shaping an inclusive and transformative AI future. He stressed on the need for both the nations to work together to ensure that the benefits of AI are available to everyone and everywhere.
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On Wednesday, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Google CEO Sundar Pichai in New Delhi on the sidelines of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026. Pichai discussed about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can work with India’s talented students and professionals in this field, focusing on India's rapidly growing AI ecosystem.
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On Wednesday, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Google CEO Sundar Pichai in New Delhi on the sidelines of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026. Pichai discussed about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can work with India’s talented students and professionals in this field, focusing on India's rapidly growing AI ecosystem.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaved a Los Angeles courthouse after testifying in a landmark tech addiction case against Meta and YouTube.
Zuckerberg said Wednesday he regretted Meta's slow progress in identifying underage users on Instagram, as he faced stinging criticism at a landmark social media trial over accusations that his company deliberately hooked children.
Asked to comment on complaints from inside the company that not enough was being done to verify whether children under 13 were using the platform, the 41-year-old head of Meta, which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, said improvements had been made. Zuckerberg was the most hotly anticipated witness in the California trial, the first in a series of lawsuits filed by American families against social media platforms.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaved a Los Angeles courthouse after testifying in a landmark tech addiction case against Meta and YouTube.
Zuckerberg said Wednesday he regretted Meta's slow progress in identifying underage users on Instagram, as he faced stinging criticism at a landmark social media trial over accusations that his company deliberately hooked children.
Asked to comment on complaints from inside the company that not enough was being done to verify whether children under 13 were using the platform, the 41-year-old head of Meta, which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, said improvements had been made. Zuckerberg was the most hotly anticipated witness in the California trial, the first in a series of lawsuits filed by American families against social media platforms.
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