How China’s HQ-29 mid-course missile interceptor stacks up against its US rivals
After 15 years of testing, China unveiled the HQ-29 at its Victory Day parade in September, showcasing the land-based air-defence missile system that is...
South Korean prison officer probed for asking Kim Ho-joong for millions in bribe
A correctional officer at South Korea’s only private prison is under investigation for allegedly demanding 30 million won (US$20,600) from singer Kim Ho-joong in...
Facing the Evolving Needs of Maritime Security
In an era characterized by increasing maritime security challenges, it’s more important than ever to improve naval defenses and strengthen the ability to counteract...
Hong Kong driving schools slammed for opaque fees, insufficient training hours
Hong Kong driving schools have been slammed by the consumer watchdog for opaque fees, with one charging nearly twice the quoted rate for extra...
Asbestos in play sand forces over 70 school closures in Australia, New Zealand
More than 70 schools in Australia and New Zealand were closed on Monday for cleaning after asbestos was discovered in widely used children’s play...
Incoming Asean chair Philippines faces a Thailand-Cambodia ‘challenge’
The resurgence of hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia, just weeks after US President Donald Trump brokered a truce over a violent border row, is...
China’s Doomed! Xi Angers Putin, Deceives Trump, Halts Purchases of Russian Oil and US Soybeans
The Chinese Communist Party has been doing everything it can to challenge the U.S.’s global dominance, even going as far as aligning with Russia...
Chinese history blamed this woman for 2,796 years. Science clears her name
Published: 10:00am, 17 Nov 2025Updated: 1:02pm, 17 Nov 2025 Few women in Chinese history have been as scorned – or as misunderstood – as...
FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025: Middle East's best deals and finance houses revealed
November 17, 2025 FinanceAsia‘s annual Achievement Awards recognise excellence across the financial markets in Asia Pacific (Apac) and the Middle East. Covering two key categories – Deal...