Hong Kong astronaut Li Jiaying makes history aboard China's Shenzhou-23, becoming first from SARs to reach space.

China executes ex-Yoozoo executive Xu Yao for poisoning boss Lin Qi, Netflix 'Three-Body Problem' producer. Lin Qi died in Dec 2020 after being poisoned over company management dispute.

China executed former Yoozoo Games top manager Xu Yao, convicted of poisoning his boss Lin Qi, a gaming magnate and producer of the Netflix series 'The Three-Body Problem'.

Xiaomi Q1 revenue falls 11% to $14.6B, first decline in 3 years; net income drops 57% to $695M amid memory price surge (Bloomberg)

Xiaomi reports Q1 revenue down 11% YoY to approximately $14.6 billion, its first quarterly decline in three years, and net income down 57% to $695 million amid a global memory price jump.

BOJ's new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding target, signaling sustained price pressures in Japan.

The Bank of Japan's new trend gauge shows inflation exceeding its target, according to Reuters.

South Korea unveils plan to launch first nuclear-powered submarine in mid-2030s. The defense ministry says vessels will be domestically built using low-enriched uranium, reiterating no nuclear weapons development.

South Korea's defense ministry announced a basic plan to develop nuclear-powered submarines, with the first vessel targeted for launch in the mid-2030s. President Lee Jae Myung called for accelerating the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines as part of self-reliant defense.