MTR Corp’s use of CRRC technology can act as ‘showcase’ for rest of the world Jin Guozhong of CRRC Qishuyan Institute also says there is synergy between the two firms that goes beyond equipment…
Malaysian politicians slam Philippine senator: ‘Sabah not a commodity’ to ease oil woes Political parties condemn Robin Padilla’s Sabah claim, affirming the oil-rich state’s irreplaceable role in…
Myanmar travellers take to the trains as fuel prices rise Commuters are choosing cheaper and faster rail travel over costly planes and cars Myanmar’s ageing railway stations are bustling with life,…
As I see itHow to win friends and influence people in ancient China Although the ancient text Guiguzi may not be widely read, its contents remain a prescient guide for job interviews, marketing and…
Death of South Korean ‘torture expert’ reopens authoritarian era wounds Lee Geun-an, who was notorious for using methods such as ‘chicken roasting’ and water torture on victims, did not regret his…
How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars At Beijing’s urging, an industry largely built on discounting must hold the line on prices and convince buyers to pay for better…
US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month Steve Witkoff says he is ‘hopeful’ that there will be meetings ‘this week’, even as the conflict shows no sign of ending US…
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Nepal’s ex-PM K.P. Sharma Oli arrested over alleged role in crackdown on protesters Oli says he will fight the ‘vindictive’ arrest, as former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is also detained Nepal’s…
Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking lawsuit The suit claims the bank’s executives ‘ignored red flags’ about Epstein’s sex-trafficking venture to provide him with…
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Can ‘reliable friend’ China fill the gap as US pressures allies to snub South Africa? On the same day South Africa is disinvited from the G7 summit following threats from Washington, Beijing offers…
Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 employees’ data compromised Authorities reveal breach occurred on Tuesday, allowing hacker access to names, email addresses, employment history…
As Vietnam leads on AI rules, Southeast Asia risks ‘economic own goal’ From Malaysia’s sovereign cloud to Vietnam’s data curbs, critics say the rush to regulate will deter investment Southeast Asian…
Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes City authorities also issue statement after US consulate in Hong Kong warns citizens about new rule criminalising…
Indonesia begins social media ban for children under 16 Indonesia is now the first country in Southeast Asia to ban children from having accounts on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and…
From rural girl to tycoon: China woman, 55, marries lover, 25, with US$7.3 million dowry ‘Controversial’ businesswoman who built a beauty aesthetics empire has faced tax evasion allegations, romantic…
Chinese lithium battery electrolyte could double EV range and run in extreme cold Research team says all-weather electrolyte offers a ‘promising pathway to break the power and energy density ceiling…
Pope Leo slams widening ‘chasms between the poor and the rich’ on Monaco visit Monaco is one of the few places in Europe where Catholicism remains the state religion Arriving by helicopter from Rome,…
US-based Iranian’s cloth works at Art Central reflect complex fabric of her identity Elnaz Javani says her work can serve as a meditative space for Hongkongers and as a window into rising global…