Japan to join US-Philippines military drills for first time: ‘knowing your friend’
Japan plans to deploy 300 elite ground soldiers to the Philippines for this year’s Salaknib military exercise, marking the first time the bilateral US-Philippine...
China seniors pursue overseas education after retirement to realise unfulfilled dreams
As retired people in China pursue the dream of studying overseas, the country’s education system is facing the challenge of catering for the demands...
White cars, cheaper insurance: how AI is changing automotive services in China
Owning a white vehicle in China may mean lower car insurance premiums because it is less likely to get in an accident, according to...
World Defense Show 2026 Concludes with Record International Participation, Advancing Saudi Vision 2030
World Defense Show 2026 closed today following five days of unprecedented international engagement and exceptional results. The biennial exhibition, founded by the General Authority...
CATL’s battery game changer, Tesla’s AI training centre in China: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed....
Chinese missions in Vietnam and Singapore warn citizens to stay away from gambling
Two Chinese diplomatic missions in Southeast Asia have issued warnings urging citizens to stay away from gambling following two deaths allegedly linked to financial...
First-ever Antarctic sleeper shark footage reveals a giant ‘hunk’ in icy depths
An ungainly barrel of a shark cruising languidly over a barren seabed far too deep for the sun’s rays to illuminate was an unexpected...
Man, 92, dies after allegedly choking on glutinous rice balls
A 92-year-old man has died after allegedly choking on glutinous rice balls, Hong Kong police have said. The force received a call for help...
‘Sentiment is bleak’: bitcoin declines as geopolitical tensions add to risk-off mood
Bitcoin extended a four-week slide as investors returned to a more cautious macro backdrop. The token dropped as much as 3.2 per cent to...