Hong Kong Gold Exchange taps tech strength in joint venture to power gold settlement
The Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) and TGX Technology have launched a joint venture to build a “secure, stable and internationally competitive” gold trading...
Australia and Japan test high-energy laser
On 18 August, Australia announced the successful field testing of a high-energy laser on home soil. What was significant about the test was that...
Vietnam police confirm ex-politician spared charges over crash that killed teen in Hanoi
A former Vietnamese politician unintentionally killed a teenager in a traffic accident in central Hanoi last year but was exempted from criminal prosecution, a...
UAE Halts All Iranian Trade After 2 Missiles Launched From Iranian Territory
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) halted all trade with Iran after officials determined two missiles detected earlier on Aug. 18 were launched from the...
New Zealand passes law blocking climate action against companies: ‘dark day for democracy’
New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate change harm. The right-wing coalition government’s...
Why is Trump threatening to bomb Oman, the Iran mediator trying to clear Hormuz?
The world knows that US President Donald Trump is angry with Iran. But he is not happy with the small country lying across the...
Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme
A Chinese national, described by the US Justice Department as a “prolific” money launderer, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday and...
Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress
The South China Sea’s contested islands could be transformed into autonomous, robotic fortresses, according to a defence proposal by the Chinese coastguard. The plan,...
Unitree Robotics surges 629% to US$66 billion valuation in Shanghai share debut
Shares of Unitree Robotics surged 629 per cent above their initial public offering price to open at 1,100 yuan in their Shanghai trading debut...