US crackdown threat could shake out China’s ‘distillation’ AI copycats: analysts
The administration of Donald Trump has threatened action to shield the US artificial intelligence industry from being “distilled” by Chinese rivals, in a move...
US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for nominee Warsh
The US Justice Department has ended its probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his successor,...
China ramps up hunt for tax evaders, frames consumption levies as fiscal lifelines
Beijing is intensifying its enforcement against tax evasion, extending its reach into consumption taxes, which have been positioned as a critical source of stabilising...
Why the future is fluid for middle powers in a sea of US-China rivalry
Faced with US-China rivalry and an uncertain future even beyond Donald Trump’s presidency, middle powers are building fluid coalitions and partnerships to hedge against...
Japanese protest ‘frightening’ easing of decades-old arms export curbs
Protesters gathered in Tokyo on Friday to rally against Japan’s decision to ease decades-old arms export curbs, which critics argue erode the country’s post-war...
A month after elections, Danish government talks remain in stalemate
Talks on forming a new Danish government are in stalemate one month on from the country’s parliamentary election, slowing decision-making amid efforts to resolve...
Departments must communicate better, fire chief tells Tai Po blaze hearing
Hong Kong’s fire services chief has acknowledged that better communication with building authorities is needed after an independent committee earlier revealed that his officers...
Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers at the Beijing auto show are shifting their focus to overseas markets, banking on opportunities from the Middle East...
Cathay raises HK$2.08 billion after tapping public bond market for first time
Cathay Pacific Airways has raised HK$2.08 billion (US$265.4 million) by selling Hong Kong dollar-denominated bonds to boost its working capital, tapping the public bond...