How a diamond pendant brought down South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee
A diamond pendant worth tens of thousands of dollars, once worn by former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee on an official trip, has...
Thai submarine is to proceed with Chinese engines
Thailand’s long-delayed programme to acquire a Chinese-built submarine is moving forward after the Thai cabinet approved a plan to replace German-made engines with Chinese...
David Jiang joins Societe Generale in Apac industry group launch
August 13, 2025 Societe Generale has launched an industry group platform in Asia Pacific (Apac) and has appointed David Jiang as head of industry...
US State Department Spotlights Beijing’s Global Repression in New Report
The State Department has called out the Chinese regime for intimidating and exacting reprisals against targets globally to advance its political goals. In its...
Violent Crime, Homelessness, and Fentanyl in DC: What to Know
WASHINGTON—After multiple high-profile violent crimes in Washington, President Donald Trump has taken over D.C.’s police department and activated its National Guard. At an Aug....
Foreign firms ‘created 25% of emissions’ from companies in China over 20 years
Carbon emissions generated by foreign firms accounted for about a quarter of the total from all companies in China in the two decades from...
Durian diplomacy: China welcomes Cambodia’s first direct air shipments of fruit
The first Cambodian durians arrived in China’s central province of Henan by air over the weekend, marking the official launch of a direct air...
South Korea, Vietnam join forces amid US-China rivalry
Vietnamese leader To Lam’s state visit to South Korea this week has offered a first glimpse into President Lee Jae-myung’s new foreign policy direction...
Search under way for man, 38, who failed to return rented canoe in Hong Kong
A search is under way for a man who was reported missing after failing to return a rented canoe in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung,...