Iran defies Trump and US pressure over uranium enrichment
Iran will never surrender the right to enrich uranium, even if war “is imposed on us”, its foreign minister said on Sunday, defying pressure...
China’s ‘micro drama’ industry emerges as jobs lifeline in tough graduate labour market
Over 10 million students graduate from Chinese universities every year, straining an already crowded labour market. Yet the “micro drama” industry is emerging as...
Malaysia’s data centre boom faces backlash as residents protest over dust, water woes
The rapid increase in data centres in Malaysia came under the microscope on Saturday, with the AI-driven build-out drawing its first public protest in...
How the US can actually benefit from China’s ‘overcapacity’
Western media and policymakers enjoy wagging their fingers at China’s industrial “overcapacity”, which in reality is simply the ability to produce solar panels, batteries,...
Mandelson Epstein scandal: demands grow for ex-envoy to repay US$75,000 severance
The former British ambassador to the United States and former government minister Peter Mandelson is facing demands to hand back the payoff he received...
Outcry in Bangladesh over politician’s call to curb women in workforce
Controversial remarks in Bangladesh by a politician who questioned women’s ability to perform jobs because of their child-bearing role have caused an uproar ahead...
China’s future growth rate could drop to 2.5% without market reforms: economist
China’s long-term growth trajectory will depend on the introduction of market reforms, and the country’s potential growth rate could fall to about 2.5 per...
How group live-streaming thrives in China, reshapes global industry dynamics
Under a cascade of flashing lights, a group of young girls dances to the beat as artificial rose petals gently fall. But who really...