Jiangsu vs Guangdong: why the battle to be China’s No 1 economy is heating up
The southern Guangdong province has been the largest engine powering China’s economic rise for decades. But the region is now in danger of losing...
Why China Bulang ethnic group in Yunnan blackens teeth when they reach teenage years
China’s Bulang people have an unusual rite of passage known as ranchi in which they dye their teeth black to mark adulthood and social...
Philippines recovers an S-76A, receives additional S-70i Black Hawks
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has returned to service a recovered Sikorsky S-76A helicopter. The PAF held a ceremony marking its re-induction at Villamor...
Trump slams allies’ China ties, top generals fall, cross-strait talks
US President Donald Trump criticised UK and Canadian efforts to boost ties with China, as traditional American allies increasingly seek to diversify their global...
China, Israel continue to collaborate in science and tech despite unrest in Gaza
Although the war in Gaza has clearly cooled diplomatic ties and sparked disputes between China and Israel, science and technology cooperation at a civil...
Hong Kong economy grows 3.5% in 2025, beating earlier forecasts
Hong Kong’s economy expanded by 3.5 per cent in 2025, marking the city’s third consecutive year of growth and surpassing an earlier forecast of...
In his Singapore book launch, sinologist Wang Gungwu recounts own journey through history
Wang Gungwu is widely regarded as a pre-eminent expert on the ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia and the history of China, but at 95,...
Hong Kong to suspend bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law
Hong Kong’s transport chief has said the government will suspend a mandatory seat belt requirement for bus passengers and later revise the legislation, after...
Before Trump’s Fed pick, a new clear favourite emerges for chair in race to succeed Powell
Since returning to the White House a year ago, US President Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on the Federal Reserve. With the term...