India eyes more rice exports as tensions with Pakistan ease, monsoon starts early
India is looking to increase rice exports following an early start to the monsoon season and de-escalation in tensions with Pakistan, raising hopes that...
Chinese national arrested in Japan over alleged hit-and-run case that injured 4 boys
A Chinese national has been arrested in Japan after allegedly fleeing the scene of a drink-driving incident that injured four schoolboys – the second...
Trump calls to probe Kamala Harris’ celebrity endorsements from Beyoncé, Oprah during election
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he would launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival Kamala Harris over celebrities who backed...
Trump-Xi direct talks needed soon as clock ticks on trade truce: ex-US diplomat
A direct conversation between the leaders of the world’s two most powerful nations must take place as soon as possible, a former senior US...
Cooperation key for proposed Hong Kong waterfront project, officials say
Published: 6:01pm, 19 May 2025Updated: 6:51pm, 19 May 2025 The proposed transformation of an old Hong Kong neighbourhood into a world-class waterfront in the...
Nvidia plans larger Taiwan office and local supercomputer collaboration, CEO Huang says
Nvidia, the world’s leading supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, intends to acquire a larger office in Taiwan and collaborate with local technology firms...
Chinese village at centre of illegal surrogacy probe, exploiting deaf-mute, disabled women
Published: 6:00pm, 19 May 2025Updated: 6:37pm, 19 May 2025 A Chinese village at the centre of an illegal surrogacy racket in which disabled women...
Oceans Hold Key To Forecasting China’s Prolonged Summer Rains
Temperature fluctuations in the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans are linked to 85 percent of persistent summer rainfall in China. Read More
Stellantis relocating Chinese EV maker Leapmotor’s European production from Poland
Mainland electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor’s European production is expected to be moved to a Stellantis factory in Spain, Germany, Italy or Slovakia after...