Badly behaving visitors push Thailand to remove 60-day visa entry
Each morning, people in Thailand wake up to the latest viral videos on social media of drunken punch-ups, thefts, scams or acts of public...
Hong Kong can empower commuters by embracing e-bikes
In the global shift towards carbon-neutral mobility, a striking role reversal is taking shape on the pavements of the world’s most populous cities. While...
Singapore’s economy grows on back of AI boom, defying Iran war slowdown
Singapore’s economy expanded faster than expected in the first quarter as the global artificial-intelligence boom lifted the nation’s manufacturing and services, offsetting the drag...
China’s machinery giant XCMG eyes bigger scoop of global sales with green, autonomous tech
XCMG Group, mainland China’s largest construction machinery maker, aims to achieve annual overseas sales of 100 billion yuan (US$14.7 billion), luring more international clients...
Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis
Hong Kong’s airport is set for a shift in volume this summer after airlines quietly swapped jet sizes and reduced scheduled flights to manage...
This compact Chinese device can detect cancer biomarkers in a drop of blood
A single drop of blood could soon be used to screen for early-stage cancer, according to Wen Liaoyong of Westlake University in Hangzhou. Wen’s...
How Xiaomi’s push into AI, chips and EVs is future-proofing its hardware empire
Xiaomi is betting on artificial intelligence to future-proof its sprawling hardware empire, pouring massive resources into open-source models to ensure its next generation of...
China mum makes son pedal sewing machine during homework to stay focused, sparks debate
A mother in central China has captivated mainland social media with an unconventional homework hack that has her restless son pedalling an old sewing...
‘Wildlife injury’ forces New Zealand surfing event to be put on hold
A photographer shooting the final day of the World Surf League (WSL) in New Zealand was injured by what organisers suspect was a sea...