Failed moon landing caused by altitude miscalculation, Japan startup says

14 Sept 12:23 Key points summarised by AI

Japanese startup ispace's Hakuto-R moon lander failed its mission due to an altitude miscalculation, leading to fuel depletion during its descent.
The incident marks a setback for Japan's space program, following other recent failures by the national space agency.
ispace plans to implement improvements for its upcoming second mission in 2024 and aims to contribute to building a permanently staffed lunar colony by 2040.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.