International relations
Pakistani astronaut to board Chinese rocket in race with India
Beijing's help will contribute to the nation's defense, science minister says
Science
Science
India launches mission to moon's south pole with lunar lander
Country aims to join Russia, US and China as world's fourth space power
Biotechnology
Chinese 'baby editing' scientist retreats from flagship company
Co-founder of Direct Genomics replaces He Jiankui as chairman and buys out stake
Startups
India's moon mission spurs startups to join space race
Private companies venture into state-dominated aerospace industry
Science
Japan's space probe sticks second landing on distant asteroid
Hayabusa2 aims to collect materials in search for clues to solar system's origin
Politics
India unveils ambitious plans to launch its own space station
Project comes as it prepares for second unmanned moon landing and human missions
Companies
Japan's Toray seeks fast approval for 'single drop' cancer blood test
Simple screenings hold promise of helping early detection in tough cases
Business trends
Global angst over plastic waste spurs Japan to act on packaging
Makers turn to biodegradable plastics and other high-end paper alternatives
Startups
Gene analysis services expand in health-conscious Asia
Hong Kong-based startup Prenetics enters mainland China market
