Palantir defends surveillance tech as US government contracts boost sales
Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp defended the firm’s surveillance technology as it reported a big jump in sales on Monday, saying it has safeguards...
China parents use giant homework papers to motivate kids, divide public opinion
Some parents in China are embracing a new way to motivate their children by printing giant homework papers, sparking laughter across the internet. In...
China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama port dispute: analysts
Any decision by Australia to regain control of Darwin Port is likely to differ from Panama’s move to nullify a contract on its geostrategically...
Pakistan’s ‘affordable’ China-developed jet: a victim of its own success?
Pakistan says it has fielded requests for its JF-17 fighter jet from five countries in recent months – a surge of interest that could...
Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong eateries in first phase of new rules
Hong Kong authorities will allow up to 1,000 restaurants to welcome pet dogs in the initial stage, with the first group of eateries expected...
Singapore Airshow 2026: Singapore renews Hercules fleet with pre-owned C-130Hs
Singapore will phase out its four older Lockheed Martin C-130B tactical transport aircraft in favour of newer second-hand C-130H aircraft. This will possibly delay...
Japan’s food exports soar despite US tariffs, China seafood curbs
Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products rose 12.8 per cent to an all-time high in 2025, lifted by stronger shipments to the...
Hongkonger scammed out of HK$4 million trying to sell HK$100 rug on Carousell
A Hong Kong resident has lost more than HK$4 million (US$512,148) to scammers after trying to sell a rug for HK$100 on online marketplace...
Why Russian spies find Japan such an easy target: ‘people are so polite’
Japan is reeling from a Russian espionage scandal that has laid bare how easily industrial secrets can slip through the country’s grasp, just as...