Could the US unlock China’s rare earths grip with AI and quantum computing?
The route to challenging China’s supremacy in rare earth minerals lies in using artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to create synthetic substitutes or...
Russia seized 12 eastern Ukraine villages so far in February, army chief tells troops
Russia’s army chief Valery Gerasimov visited Moscow’s troops in Ukraine and said the Kremlin’s forces seized a dozen eastern villages in February, the defence...
Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million
Hong Kong has begun 2026 with a surge in inbound tourism, welcoming 7.23 million visitors to date, marking an increase of 9.6 per cent...
ByteDance AI video tool Seedance accused by Disney of copyright ‘smash and grab’
ByteDance’s latest video generation model Seedance 2.0 has blown people away for its ability to rapidly generate lifelike videos, but is also receiving blowback...
China expands oversight of major banks amid property sector risks
China has expanded its list of domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) – institutions subject to tighter regulatory standards – as authorities step up macroprudential...
From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse
Hong Kong will usher in the Year of the Horse with a string of events starting on February 17 and welcome an estimated 1.43...
Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight
Hong Kong police have arrested a passenger for allegedly stealing HK$25,000 (US$3,200) in foreign currency from carry-on luggage on an inbound flight from Kuala...
Malaysia says no to e-waste dumping but can its ban stop a global trade?
Malaysia has drawn a hard line against becoming a dumping ground for the world’s toxic scrap, but enforcing that pledge means sifting through millions...
Cyber Lunar New Year trending among China youth who buy virtual goods, burn digital incense
Amid the firecrackers and festive cheer, China’s young generation is redefining the Chinese Spring Festival with a “Cyber Lunar New Year”, blending hi-tech with...