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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 1

TOKYO -- Japan's lunar probe has re-entered a dormant state and suspended activities as it reached sunset, rendering solar power generation unavailable, the country's space agency said on Thursday. The planned activities for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), which made Japan the world's fifth lunar landing country, concluded on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. (Japan-M.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Russia using thousands of SpaceX Starlink terminals in Ukraine, WSJ says

Russian troops in Ukraine are using thousands of Starlink satellite communications terminals made by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the Ukrainian military intelligence chief told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published on Thursday. Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov said that Russian troops have been communicating over the Starlink system “for quite a long time” and acquired.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Japan Emerges as Top Lunar New Year Destination for Pinoy Travelers, Agoda Reveals

Aside from Japan, Filipinos are also visiting other short-haul flight destinations with Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and Singapore rounding out the top five choices. The preferred international cities for Pinoy travelers include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Osaka, and Singapore. Looking at which travelers will be visiting the Philippines during the Lunar New Year, Agoda’s […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Resupply missions in West Philippine Sea to continue – AFP

Amid continuing harassment by China, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the military will continue to carry out rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

No need to ask China; Ayungin resupply missions continue

The military will continue to carry out rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to the Ayungin Shoal and needs no permission from the Chinese......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu City signs agreement with private firm for socialized housing project

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —The Lapu-Lapu City Government has entered into an agreement with a private firm for a socialized housing project in Barangay Calawisan that is scheduled to be realized this year. On Thursday, April 4, Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan and Johndorf Ventures Corporation President/CEO Richard Lim formally signed a Deed of Donation for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

CBCP: Lunar New Year a chance to thank God

The Lunar New Year is an opportunity for Filipino Catholics to give thanks to God and pray for more blessings, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines assistant secretary general Fr. Bryand Restituto said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Moon lander Odysseus tipped sideways on lunar surface but ‘alive and well’

The spacecraft is believed to have caught one of its landing feet on the uneven lunar surface and tipped over, coming to rest sideways, propped up on a rock at one end, says Intuitive Machines CEO Stephen Altemus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

1,457 cops to secure Manila’s Lunar New Year festivities

At least 1,457 police officers will secure Lunar New Year festivities, as Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. guaranteed Chinese nationals their safety during the celebrations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Lunar Year celebrations at Waterfront

Lunar Year celebrations at Waterfront.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon

TOKYO  — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. However, space officials said they needed more time to analyze whether the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, achieved its mission priority of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Shift in news coverage of West Philippine Sea needed

THERE ARE no signs to indicate that China will put a halt to its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). They will keep up the gray zone tactics-tailing and shadowing Filipino vessels, using blinding lasers, and firing water cannons at vessels on supply missions to troops based on the carrying supplies to the grounded Philippine BRP Sierra Madre, which the Philippines maintains as its outpost in Ayungin Shoa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

In search of sustainable energy solution together

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, recently posted a photo taken at night from a satellite on the Korean peninsula, titled “Night and day difference.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Japan: Yokohama aims for tourism boost, sustainability with Smart City initiatives

Tokyo [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Nestled in the heart of Japan, Yokohama stands as a coveted tourist destination, captivating visitors with its allure. With a vision for sustainable growth, the city now aims to enhance its charm and appeal by embracing smart initiatives, fostering a more sustainable and intelligent urban experience. To realise this vision, Yokohama City organised the Y-Ship global event in December last y.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Japan: Yokohama aims for tourism boost, sustainability with Smart City initiatives

Tokyo [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Nestled in the heart of Japan, Yokohama stands as a coveted tourist destination, captivating visitors with its allure. With a vision for sustainable growth, the city now aims to enhance its charm and appeal by embracing smart initiatives, fostering a more sustainable and intelligent urban experience. To realise this vision, Yokohama City organised the Y-Ship global event in December last y.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Mining firm pinagmulta ng P560M

Higit P560 milyon ang multang kailangang bayaran ng isang mining firm dahil sa hindi awtorisadong pagtrade ng mga unissued at unlisted shares mula 2015 hanggang 2019. The post Mining firm pinagmulta ng P560M first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Sri Lanka signs free trade pack with Thailand

Sri Lanka signs free trade pack with Thailand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China

Tokyo [Japan], March 23 (ANI): Japan released a draft of its annual foreign policy report stating that it will pay attention to the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo news reported on Thursday. The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China

Tokyo [Japan], March 23 (ANI): Japan released a draft of its annual foreign policy report stating that it will pay attention to the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo news reported on Thursday. The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Comelec signs P17.99B contract with Miru for automated 2025 polls

MANILA, Philippines — An almost P18-billion contract was signed on Monday between the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. (Miru Systems) for the lease of an automated election system to be used in the 2025 midterm elections. Miru Systems was the sole bidder for the lease of a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024