Iran conflict will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’, analysts say
The escalating conflict in the Middle East – which is sending oil prices soaring and disrupting shipping traffic along the Strait of Hormuz –...
Why wait? China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng founder and CEO says
The head of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng said the country should accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology amid slowing sales growth...
Mainland Chinese firm to build Northern Metropolis supercomputing centre
A mainland Chinese firm has secured the tender to build a supercomputing centre in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis as the sole bidder, agreeing to...
Behind America’s New Industrial Revolution
WASHINGTON—The U.S. economy grew faster than many predicted over the past year, outpacing other advanced economies, especially in Europe, where growth has nearly stalled....
Singapore strives to remain equidistant amid US-China rivalry: ‘same-same but different’
Singapore’s long-standing effort to stay equidistant between the United States and China is entering a more volatile phase, with recent comments by officials reflecting...
Trump Vows Vengeance for US Military Deaths
U.S. President Donald Trump on March 1 vowed to “avenge” the deaths of three U.S. military service members killed in action amid escalating regional...
South China Sea expert warns 2026 code of conduct is ‘simply not achievable’
A veteran South China Sea expert has cast doubt on the prospects of finalising a code of conduct for the contested waters this year,...
India, Canada forge deals on uranium, renewable energy
India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a “landmark” uranium supply deal for nuclear power,...
Hong Kong, Shanghai sign pact on digital trade finance, cross-border data link
Hong Kong and Shanghai have signed an accord deepening their collaboration in promoting digitised cargo trade finance and strengthening mainland China’s connection to the...