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Tesla's Musk says new Autopilot likely would have prevented death

Tesla Motors Co Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Sunday the automaker was updating its semi-autonomous driving system Autopilot with new limits on hands-off driving and other improvements that likely would have prevented a fatality in May.

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China successfully develops quantum radar system

​The 14th Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation has successfully developed China’s first quantum radar system last month, Xinhua News Agency reported. The system, which is based on the technology of single photon detection, counts as yet another major milestone for China in quantum research.

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Deployment of THAAD not constructive step for peace in East Asia: U.S. expert

The deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system will have wide ramifications for East Asia and is not a constructive step for regional peace, a U.S. defense and foreign policy expert said.

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IOC chief Bach calling for revamp of anti-doping system

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has called for a revamp of the world anti-doping system on Tuesday in the wake of the revelations of widespread doping in Russian sports.

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Beijing looks to safeguard region's parity

Military weighs 'necessary measures' for national security, strategic balance

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New Russian anti-doping head vows to create clear system

The newly-named head of the Russian anti-doping commission Vitaly Smirnov on Thursday vowed to create a transparent system to prevent drug abuse in sports.

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WTO starts two-yearly review of China's trade policy

The World Trade Organisation(WTO) kicked off a regular review of China's trade policy on Wednesday, enabling members to examine China's trade policy and practices over the past two years.

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Seoul picks site for US anti-missile system among the citizens' protest

South Korea yesterday announced the site where a US Thaad anti-missile defence unit will be deployed against DPRK's missile and nuclear threats.

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Japan's electronics firms blaze a trail for AI management consultants

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to enhance the natural kind under plans by Japanese electronics giants to develop AI tools to support corporate management.

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China's Supreme Court to broadcast open trials live on Internet

Jing Hanchao, vice president of China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) said Wednesday that all of its open trials would be broadcast live on the Internet from July 1.

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China makes new supercomputing gains

China has bolstered its claim to leadership in the highest reaches of computing with a supercomputer that was built with domestic processor chips.

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Great leap for Chinese-made supercomputers, but challenges remain

It's no longer big news that a Chinese supercomputer dominates a list of the world's fastest machines these days, but a No. 1 system built using entirely made- in-China chips instead of U.S. technology is no doubt a milestone.

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Calls emerge in S. Korea for new gov't power system

​Newly-elected South Korean parliamentary chief on Thursday reiterated his call for constitutional revision to introduce a new government power system in accordance with changed social and political circumstances.

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New trading system backs Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect

A new stock trading system was put to use at China's Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Monday, paving the way for a stock connect program between the Shenzhen and Hong Kong bourses.

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Russia not to supply offensive weapons to Iran: official

​Russia will not supply Iran with offensive weapons such as battle tanks and bombers due to UN Security Council sanctions against Iran, the CEO of State Corporation Rostec Sergey Chemizov said Friday.

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Myanmar's basic education starts with new syllabus

​Myanmar opened the first school day of 2016-17 academic year on Wednesday with a new syllabus and teaching methods for kindergarten children, marking a new step taken in boosting the basic education sector.