Why oil-hungry Asia ignores risks linked to Russia’s ‘dark fleet’
Asia’s fuel needs may take priority over the strategic risks of relying on oil from heavily sanctioned Russia, according to experts. Currently, there is...
Philippines, Vietnam Upgrade to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
The Philippines and Vietnam elevated their relations to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership on Monday, reaffirming that peace and stability in the South China Sea...
Asia’s ‘NewSpace’ economy is about more than just exploration
For decades, Asia’s ambitions in outer space were closely associated with scientific discovery, technological prestige and national symbolism. Space programmes were designed to demonstrate...
Japan Launches Anti-Dumping Probes Into Steel Imports From China, South Korea, and Taiwan
Japan’s trade authorities have opened anti-dumping investigations into hot- and cold-rolled steel coils, sheets, and strips imported from China, South Korea and Taiwan. The...
America Awakens to China’s Threats: Bessent | China in Focus
America’s message to its allies is getting sharper: Spend more—and do more. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is rolling out a new standard for...
Taiwan targets Beijing’s grey-zone tactics near remote South China Sea islands
Taiwan’s navy will support patrols around the Taipei-controlled Dongsha Islands after mainland Chinese coastguard activity near the South China Sea atoll surged over the...
China boy with 97% burns dreams of becoming top badminton player, practises daily despite pain
A boy in eastern China who survived catastrophic burns is battling daily pain on the badminton court, determined to become a champion like his...
Hong Kong leader’s visit set to unlock Kazakh flights, with incentives eyed
Published: 8:30am, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 9:45am, 2 Jun 2026 A lack of direct flights has been a bugbear to Hong Kong and Kazakhstan forging...
‘Reality check’ for Japan as Britain’s funding shortfall threatens fighter jet project
Japan’s patience with Britain as a defence partner is being tested after reports that funding shortfalls in London could delay a next-generation fighter jet...