Can Japan’s Ishiba weather political storm after rice remark buries farm minister?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba accepted the resignation of his agriculture minister on Wednesday over a tone-deaf remark about rice donations – a political...
India’s lion population roars, highlighting successful conservation in Gujarat’s Gir sanctuary
India’s Asiatic lion population has increased by over a third to 891, according to a five-yearly census released on Wednesday, boosting efforts to conserve...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ousted in Democratic Primary
WASHINGTON—The mayor of Pittsburgh, Ed Gainey, has been defeated in his attempt to run for a second term on May 20, after voters in...
Alibaba lands US$250 million convertible bonds deal, AI pact with selfie app giant Meitu
Chinese photo-editing app operator Meitu saw its shares in Hong Kong rise to a seven-year high on Wednesday, following the announcement of its strategic...
US envoy holds ‘candid’ first talks with senior Chinese official as trade tensions persist
Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu held a “candid and in-depth” discussion with newly arrived US ambassador to China David Perdue on Tuesday as...
China’s theme park capital to welcome Spider-Man, Harry Potter in tourist economy boon
Shanghai Disneyland is expanding once again, this time with a Spider-Man-themed zone that marks the amusement park’s first major Marvel addition. Advertisement The world’s...
Hong Kong firms must take initiative on safe AI practices
As artificial intelligence (AI) develops rapidly, an increasing number of organisations are leveraging this technology to streamline operations, improve quality and enhance competitiveness. Advertisement...
Nvidia CEO blasts US AI chip restrictions on China as ‘failure’, calls for policy reversal
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang blasted the “failure” of US restrictions intended to help contain China’s technological ascent, calling on the White House to lower...
China offers support for ‘ironclad friend’ Pakistan, urges dialogue with India
China has reaffirmed its “ironclad” support for Pakistan while encouraging dialogue with India to ease tensions between the two South Asian neighbours following deadly...