New Zealand Raises Defence Spending by $1.6 Billion Amid CCP Aggression
New Zealand has raised defence spending in its latest budget. Treasurer Nicola Willis unveiled in her 2026–27 Budget an extra NZ$1.58 billion (US$940 million)...
All News
Impact of Middle East war on Hong Kong’s inflation ‘limited’, says finance chief
Published: 2:10pm, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 2:23pm, 1 Jun 2026 External shocks from the war in the Middle East have had only a limited impact...
China honour guards undergo rigorous training – precise marching, standing still for 3 hours
Published: 2:00pm, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 2:42pm, 1 Jun 2026 The Chinese soldier who went viral for remaining completely still as the US presidential aircraft,...
Nvidia, Unitree and Sharpa unite to design humanoid robot that can perform ‘real work’
Published: 1:30pm, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 1:48pm, 1 Jun 2026 Nvidia has partnered with Chinese robotics champion Unitree Robotics and Singapore robotic hand maker Sharpa...
Fire kills 5 in South Korea after blast at defence giant Hanwha Aerospace’s factory
Published: 12:57pm, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 1:33pm, 1 Jun 2026 Five people have died and two others were injured in a fire at a factory...
US says struck Iran military sites, Tehran responds by targeting base
Published: 12:48pm, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 2:20pm, 1 Jun 2026 The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards...
Inside the Major Bill Poised to Reshape the US Housing Market
The United States may be on track to implement the first comprehensive housing legislation in decades. For the past several years, housing affordability has...
Chinese archaeologist pleads guilty, firms flee Singapore’s costs: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
Shangri-La Dialogue: what China, US and Japan said
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth praised stabilised ties with China at the recently concluded Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as Chinese delegate Major General Meng...