PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation
The People’s Liberation Army has upgraded its ageing tanks for a potential Taiwan operation, equipping them with a system to counter drone attacks and...
Hong Kong to impose 2‑tier penalty for carrying vapes in public from April 30
Anyone in Hong Kong found carrying more than five vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public will face a maximum fine of HK$50,000...
Bali rocked by spate of murder cases – is Indonesian island more dangerous now?
Bali’s reputation as a carefree tropical escape has been shaken by a string of brutal crimes, including the kidnapping and dismemberment of a Ukrainian...
China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers posted a strong rebound in sales last month, shaking off the weak start to the year as local government...
China youth flock to TCM bars for ‘prescription cocktails’ amid rise of ‘punk wellness’ lifestyle
By night, some young Chinese are swapping traditional cocktails for so-called traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) bars, where herbal-infused spirits promise everything from heartbreak cures...
DHS Rescinds Policy Requiring Secretary Review of Contracts Above $100,000
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded a policy Tuesday that required the department secretary to personally approve every contract and grant exceeding $100,000....
Trump Puts State Farm, Other Insurers on Notice Over Treatment of California Wildfire Victims
President Donald Trump on March 31 told State Farm and other insurers to “get their act together” after meeting with California politicians and hearing...
Why China and Vietnam are shifting from confrontation to calm in South China Sea claims
Despite land reclamation efforts in the fiercely contested South China Sea, an unusual silence has fallen between Beijing and Hanoi over their rival claims....
Trump sends crude surging as Iran speech fails to allay war concerns
US President Donald Trump tried to sell the war on Iran to sceptical Americans in a televised address, saying that the conflict was “nearing...