Labubu maker Pop Mart rallies as new toy trend and state media spotlight spark confidence
Shares of Labubu maker Pop Mart surged on Friday, extending this week’s gain to 23 per cent, after its CEO appeared in a high-profile...
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Malaysia’s parliament tightens access rules for media interviews, sparking criticisms
Malaysia’s parliament has introduced new media-centre rules that ban doorstop interviews without permission and restrict access to key premises where lawmakers typically brief reporters,...
China’s analogue AI chip runs 12 times as fast on 1/200th the energy of digital rivals
A radically different kind of chip created by Chinese researchers can now handle real-world data tasks, potentially reshaping artificial intelligence systems’ reliance on power-hungry...
China diving queen Quan Hongchan delights fans with new hairdo, shows she has ‘really grown up’
Mainland Chinese internet users were left in awe by the country’s Olympic champion, Quan Hongchan – not for her diving techniques this time, but...
Paul Chan upbeat about Hong Kong economy despite ‘volatility’ from Trump policies
Shifting policies under US President Donald Trump’s administration are expected to heighten market volatility in Hong Kong this year, the finance chief has said,...
South Korean brands drop campaigns with K-drama star Cha Eun-woo amid tax allegations
Multiple South Korean brands have pulled or quietly sidelined advertising campaigns featuring actor and K-pop star Cha Eun-woo amid allegations that he may have...
Trump withdraws invitation to Canada’s Carney to join his Board of Peace
US President Donald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Trump’s...
Trump, Zelenskyy Say They Had Good Meeting in Davos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed Thursday that key security guarantees for his country have been completed after talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, but...
Putin meets US envoys for midnight talks as Ukraine settlement hinges on key issue
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that...