General Mills sells Häagen-Dazs shops in China
June 02, 2026 US multinational General Mills has agreed to sell its Häagen-Dazs shops in mainland China to an investor group including Ningji, a...
How foreign investors should view China’s ‘little giants’ scheme
The surge of interest in Chinese humanoid robotics has raised a practical question for investors, corporate strategists and supply chain executives: who makes the...
GOP Candidates in California Governor’s Race at Odds Over Vote Splitting
Tensions remain high between the top two Republicans in the California governor’s race as Tuesday’s primary looms. Candidate and former Fox News host Steve...
Philippine Senate deadlock deepens after Estrada arrest, complicating Sara Duterte’s trial
The arrest of Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada has deepened a stand-off in the Senate, leaving the chamber split between two 11-member blocs and raising...
ByteDance loses key AI research leader behind Seed models amid monetisation push
A renowned artificial intelligence researcher who spearheaded foundational AI research for TikTok owner ByteDance has announced his departure from the company. The unexpected development...
‘Humiliation’: video shows basketball coach slapping boy, ordering self-harm
A viral video showing a basketball coach forcing a pupil to slap himself in front of others at a Hong Kong school has sparked...
Malaysia tells Norway to hasten scrapped missile deal refund
Malaysia has urged Norway to help expedite a refund for the cancelled missile procurement deal, with Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin insisting that Oslo...
Philippine President Marcos’ ratings hit record low as inflation bites
Published: 2:55pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 3:39pm, 2 Jun 2026 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s net satisfaction rating has hit an all-time low, with observers...
Beijing clarifies outbound investment rules after Manus deal block
June 02, 2026 China’s State Council has issued a new set of rules on outbound investment, requiring approval for the overseas transfer or use...