What Vietnam’s South China Sea island-building spree means for Asean
Vietnam’s rapid expansion of artificial island construction in the disputed Spratly Islands has put it on track to surpass China’s land reclamation in the...
Seismic stirrings: third earthquake in 4 days shakes Malaysia’s Johor
Published: 1:14pm, 27 Aug 2025Updated: 1:44pm, 27 Aug 2025 A third earthquake in four days struck Segamat in Malaysia’s Johor on Wednesday morning, with...
Hong Kong home prices hit 7-month high in July as market shows signs of recovery
Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices rose for a fourth consecutive month to a seven-month high in July, indicating the city’s residential property market may...
Silicon Valley Group Launches PACs to Resist Strict AI Regulation
A Silicon Valley group has launched a new network of Political Action Committees (PACs) and organizations that will support candidates who advocate against strict...
Air chief urges caution over India’s military reforms inspired by US, China
India’s top air commander has advised caution about an ongoing military overhaul that is the largest in seven decades, in a show of scepticism...
China’s ‘little Nvidia’ sees 4,348% revenue surge amid AI stock frenzy
Published: 12:43pm, 27 Aug 2025Updated: 12:47pm, 27 Aug 2025 Cambricon Technologies, the Beijing-based chipmaker seen as a potential alternative to Nvidia’s graphics processing units...
Hong Kong may issue No 1 typhoon warning signal between Wednesday and Thursday
Published: 12:41pm, 27 Aug 2025Updated: 12:42pm, 27 Aug 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Hong Kong fines 18 illegal smokers after 100 patrols at public transport hubs
Published: 12:20pm, 27 Aug 2025Updated: 2:44pm, 27 Aug 2025 An intensifying crackdown on illegal smoking at Hong Kong’s public transport facilities resulted in 18...
China’s industrial profits fall more slowly amid crackdown on price wars
China’s industrial companies saw their profits fall at a slower pace in July, in a potential sign that efforts to curb overcapacity are starting...