Tencent claims 20% gain in R&D efficiency from AI automation
Tencent Holdings has seen a more than 20 per cent boost in research and development (R&D) efficiency because of artificial intelligence-powered automation, China’s most...
To counter China, Trump’s Asia trip seen shoring up shipbuilding with key allies
With US President Donald Trump having kicked off his visit to Asia, new collaborations in shipbuilding with Japan and South Korea are set to...
Why China’s J-16 Hidden Dragon makes headlines despite rise of more advanced jets
While the world’s air forces are racing to build sixth-generation stealth fighters, it was an older model that made the headlines earlier this month....
China’s state media reveals Taiwan reunification ‘patriots rule’, economic perks
Published: 7:00pm, 27 Oct 2025Updated: 7:33pm, 27 Oct 2025 A commentary by state news agency Xinhua on Monday said that Taiwan would be “governed...
Hundreds of thousands in Sudan trapped amid civil war fighting: UN
Hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped amid an escalation of fighting in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, the UN...
Asean summit: world’s No 1 trade bloc holds ‘pivotal’ meeting in face of tariffs
Published: 6:43pm, 27 Oct 2025Updated: 6:54pm, 27 Oct 2025 The world’s largest trade agreement was given a jump-start on Monday, as leaders met in...
US signs rare earth MOUs with Malaysia, Thailand. Can it hedge against China?
The United States has ramped up efforts to hedge against rare earth export controls by China – the world’s dominant supplier – through agreements...
Hong Kong must find advantageous position in national development plan: John Lee
Hong Kong should identify its “advantageous positioning” within the national development blueprint and proactively reform and adapt to changes, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu...
Chinese premier urges EU to steer ties in ‘right direction’ amid trade discord
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday urged the European Union to steer their ties in the “right direction” and address trade discord through dialogue...