China’s green energy leader Inner Mongolia starts work on new ‘flexible’ power plants
The Chinese region of Inner Mongolia expects to start work this year on two new “flexible” power plants mixing coal and green energy. The...
Alibaba unveils Qwen-3.5, sharpening global race to spread AI models
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled its next-generation open artificial intelligence model, Qwen-3.5, in a move set to have major implications for the global AI race...
Indonesia selects M-346 as its next trainer and light combat aircraft
Leonardo’s M-346 could join the Indonesian Air Force in the future, serving as an advanced jet trainer/lead-in fighter trainer, as well as a light...
India accelerates defence spending with new approvals such as Rafales
Delhi has approved approximately US$40 billion worth of long-term defence procurements, including the purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, six Boeing P-8I maritime...
Hong Kong’s Kerry Properties secures Shau Kei Wan residential plot for US$177 million
Hong Kong-based Kerry Properties has won a tender for a residential plot in Shau Kei Wan for HK$1.38 billion (US$177 million), which drew heavy...
Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
Thailand’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, prompting the government to raise its 2026 outlook and bolstering hopes for a gradual recovery despite...
Who watches Malaysia’s watchdog? Controversy over anti-corruption chief strains reform agenda
In Malaysia, one question about corruption keeps being asked by the public no matter who is in power: who investigates the investigators? Fresh allegations...
China woman quits teaching to sell coffins to Europe, generating US$6 million sales annually
In China, death is traditionally seen as a taboo and often tied to bad luck. But in Heze, a city in eastern China’s Shandong...
UBS China venture faces wrath of silver investors after valuation change increases losses
Thousands of Chinese retail investors spent the last day of the Year of the Snake on Monday filing complaints against UBS SDIC Fund Management...