China’s small businesses gasp for air as consumption slump deepens
Two years ago, as China began to roll back its pandemic restrictions, Ella Chen spotted a tasty opportunity. Having lost her office job, she...
Philippine army wants to buy Typhon system, China slams ‘extremely irresponsible choice’
The Philippine army said on Monday that it planned to acquire the Typhon missile system as the weapon could be deployed to expand the...
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae development moves closer to production
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace announced in late November that it has signed a ₩473.1 billion contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for...
Guatemalan who set woman on fire in New York subway charged with murder, arson
A 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen was charged with murder and arson on Monday after allegedly lighting a woman on fire and watching her burn to...
Luckin Coffee’s entry into Hong Kong a sign of mainland Chinese brands’ growing dominance
Mainland Chinese brands are ramping up their presence in Hong Kong, using the city to test the waters before foraying overseas, according to analysts....
The all-Filipino crew set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Published: 11:00am, 24 Dec 2024Updated: 3:46pm, 24 Dec 2024 There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht...
Apple’s US$1 billion investment: a win for Indonesia but also a ‘double-edged sword’?
Indonesia’s strategy of pressuring Apple into increasing its investments in the country to be able to sell its latest phone appears to have paid...
Trump Invites Xi to Inauguration: Xi Cornered, Faces Dilemma
On January 20 next year, Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, will hold his inauguration in Washington, D.C. The guest list, especially international attendees, has...
‘It’s hard to tell’: is Trump serious about Greenland, Panama Canal?
Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada – leaving the world guessing...