Who will shoulder the debts behind Indonesia’s China-backed Whoosh railway?
Indonesia’s finance ministry is preparing to absorb debt payments for Whoosh, the China-funded high-speed railway connecting Jakarta and Bandung, in a move officials say...
Clues in the Blood: Solving the Mystery of Cancer of Unknown Origin
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Imagine a detective who finds clear clues at a crime scene but...
Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin acquitted of 4 charges in US$49 million corruption case
Malaysia’s former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin won a significant court victory on Tuesday after he was acquitted of four charges linked to a government...
Kennedy Center Board Warns of Insolvency, Ties Rescue to Trump Inscription
The Kennedy Center’s board warned of imminent insolvency in court papers on Sept. 14, and said it wants a visible acknowledgment of President Donald...
‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity, benefitting elderly
A new business trend has emerged in China where young people get paid to throw out rubbish for others at a small fee –...
‘Doing a North Korea’? Why the Middle East could be entering a new nuclear age
The Middle East stands on the precipice of a new nuclear age, with Saudi Arabia set to acquire American uranium enrichment technology and Turkey...
Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?
Debris from a Chinese-made short-range ballistic missile has been found in Yemen for the first time, suggesting Chinese weapons systems may have been used...
Australia announces NASAMS is fully operational
Australia announced on 9 September that its National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) achieved a final operational capability in June. This means the air...
Forget AI KPIs: how China’s tech giants are rationing tokens for employees
When generative artificial intelligence first swept through China’s technology sector, workers faced a clear directive from management: use AI and use it often. Consuming...