China’s Shenzhou-20 spacecraft returns to Earth broken and unbroken
The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft returned to Earth with no astronauts inside – just metal, heat and a cracked window – touching down at the Dongfeng...
Rule of law in Hong Kong ‘more robust than outcome of any single case’: chief justice
Hong Kong’s rule of law is “more robust and enduring than the outcome of any single case”, the city’s chief justice has declared after...
Malaysia’s king vows wider ‘hunt for the corrupt’ as military scandal engulfs top ranks
Malaysia’s king has issued a blunt warning to officials, saying his “hunt for the corrupt” will reach all levels as the country reels from...
The energy transition’s next big challenge is systems integration
For much of the past decade, the energy transition debate has largely revolved around one question: can clean technologies work at scale? That is...
Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after gangs kill 8 police officers
Guatemala’s president on Sunday declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency to combat criminal gangs after authorities accused the groups of killing eight police...
Silver steps out of gold’s shadow as Southeast Asian investors chase record prices
As silver prices surged past S$100 (US$78) an ounce in recent weeks, Singaporean Faris Ghani saw a long-running bet finally begin to pay off....
Type 075 amphibious assault ship, the PLA’s ‘light aircraft carrier’ that is key to Taiwan
December was a record-breaking month and busier than ever for the Hainan, China’s first Type 075 amphibious assault ship and one of Beijing’s most...
Hong Kong court orders winding-up of bakery Taipan, declares Ocean Empire founder bankrupt
A Hong Kong court has ordered the winding-up of a bakery chain and declared a co-founder of a now-closed congee restaurant group bankrupt, highlighting...
Prabowo nominates nephew to Bank Indonesia board amid independence fears
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has nominated his nephew to join the central bank’s board of governors, two sources said, amid growing concern about its...