China’s big yuan devaluation sent shock waves 10 years ago – what has changed?
In the decade since China shocked the world with a surprise devaluation of the yuan, the nation’s exchange-rate regime has steadily shifted towards market-based...
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Taiwan unveils ‘carrier killer’ plans in bid to deter mainland Chinese forces
Taiwan is developing a next-generation anti-ship missile in a move that defence analysts have described as potentially a major boost to the island’s ability...
Thailand-Cambodia ‘deep mistrust’ tests Asean’s peacekeeping role
The deployment of Asean observers along the Cambodia-Thailand border can help ensure peace, but deep mistrust between both sides may limit the regional bloc’s...
India must learn the lessons of US trade deal failure
The failure of trade negotiations between India and the United States after five intense rounds of talks marks a critical moment in the bilateral...
China’s new launcher is aimed at space debris. Can it also be used as a weapon?
Chinese scientists have unveiled a projectile launcher for use in space – a device designed to remove dangerous debris orbiting the Earth but with...
Who is Singapore’s Olivia Lum? From corporate darling to criminal suspect
Singapore’s Hyflux founder Olivia Lum has gone from being an entrepreneurial darling in the 2000s – bagging numerous business awards and ranking on high-powered...
China ships collide during clash with Philippine vessel at Scarborough Shoal
Published: 7:19pm, 11 Aug 2025Updated: 7:52pm, 11 Aug 2025 China’s coastguard said Monday that it took necessary measures to expel Philippine vessels from a...
China’s AgiBot lands deal to deploy robots at car parts factories
Chinese robotics start-up AgiBot has secured an order from car parts manufacturer Fulin Precision to deploy nearly 100 robots across its factories, as commercial...
India’s US$8.7 billion defence splurge sparks calls for clarity
As India shores up military upgrades with a 670 billion rupee (US$8.7 billion) defence package after its clash with Pakistan in Operation Sindoor, observers...