Singapore leader sees China helping small groups realise big results for Asia
China could lead the way in Asia in forging new pathways for plurilateral cooperation, Singapore’s prime minister said, calling for smaller groups of like-minded...
Trump sets new China visit date as Iran war stokes economic risks
US President Donald Trump said he would visit China from May 14 to May 15, including a meeting with President Xi Jinping, after delaying...
Job fears, security risks spark call for Chinese government ‘red lines’ in AI applications
Chinese government advisers are calling for government-set “red lines” in artificial intelligence development and applications, as mounting threats of job displacement and data security...
Iran war: Why a Trump climbdown won’t save Asia’s economies
For the second year in a row, Asia’s vulnerability to global shocks is a source of concern. Almost exactly a year since US President...
Couple sentenced to 1 year in prison for having sex at Malaysian cemetery
A man and woman caught engaging in a sexual act at the Batu Gantung Chinese Cemetery in Penang, Malaysia, have each been jailed for...
As India and US seek to reset defence ties, Iran war threatens to be the wild card
A visit by a top American official to India this week has raised expectations that bilateral defence ties are getting “back on track” amid...
‘Demand shock’: China cannot escape the impact of a long Iran war, analyst warns
While China appears better prepared than other countries to deal with the shocks brought by the US-Israel war on Iran, its economy would still...
US comedian Seth Herzog apologises over ‘offensive’ BTS joke
A joke made on a major US talk show has triggered backlash just as BTS prepares for a high-profile American television return – prompting...
As Trump pushes for talks, US troop moves signal potential Iran war escalation
Even as Donald Trump pushes for talks to end the war against Iran, the US has ordered thousands of troops to the region, fuelling...