In age of US-China rivalry, supply chain statecraft counts
Geopolitical competition has long been understood in territorial terms. Power was measured by control over land, resources and populations. Rivalry was expressed through military...
13 parents, businessman get up to 14 months in jail for bribing ESF employee
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 13 parents and a merchant to up to 14 months in jail for offering bribes ranging from HK$20,000...
Japan has enough plutonium to make 5,500 nuclear warheads, PLA Daily says
China’s military mouthpiece accused Japan of “dangerously expanding” its defence industry – in capacity, technology and international engagement – and said it had “crossed...
Malaysia raises 2026 growth forecast despite Iran war risks
Malaysia’s central bank has raised its 2026 growth outlook, saying the economy is on track to expand between 4 and 5 per cent despite...
Japan deploys long-range missiles to 2 bases amid China tensions, irking locals
Japan’s defence ministry said on Tuesday that long-range missiles with counterstrike capabilities have been brought into service at two Ground Self-Defence Force bases in...
EnerVenue plugs into US$300 million to scale next-gen batteries as it eyes Hong Kong hub
EnerVenue – a rechargeable battery start-up co-founded by Full Vision Capital, the family office of Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee Ka-kit – has raised...
Hong Kong’s Exco approves plans for elevated mass transit system in Kai Tak
Hong Kong’s key decision-making body has approved plans for an elevated smart mass transit railway system in Kai Tak that will connect the cruise...
Europe urged to ‘learn to fight for itself’ in case US-China truce collapses
European governments breathed a sigh of relief in October when the US and China sealed a fragile trade truce that paused more sweeping Chinese...