Rise of ‘Filipino trolls’ spurs push for legal fix amid Chinese influence concerns
A proposal to update a nearly 50-year-old law requiring individuals to disclose their political activities in the interest of national security has gained steam...
Chinese AI firms defend safety practices, push back on Western criticism
Chinese companies are mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence in their own way and should not be judged through a Western lens, according to...
Vietnam prepared for possible war against ‘belligerent’ US, secret paper shows
A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level, an internal document shows its military was taking steps to...
Tesla, Xiaomi vie for Chinese EV buyers with cheaper, longer loans
Tesla has spearheaded a new round of low-interest, long-term loans to spur electric vehicle (EV) sales in mainland China, prompting domestic rivals such as...
As US readied next moon mission, something dangerous caught Nasa off guard
Nasa’s long-awaited moon shot with astronauts is off until at least March because of hydrogen fuel leaks that marred the dress rehearsal of its...
As Japan’s deadly winter rages on, fears of ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns mount
With the number of deaths during the current severe winter season in Japan expected to rise, environmental and tourism experts have warned of greater...
Former Thai prime minster Abhisit Vejjajiva returns to lead Democrat revival ahead of poll
Passersby stopped Thailand’s former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva every now and again to ask for selfies as the salt-and-pepper-haired leader walked through a bustling...
Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals
The White House’s top trade official has accused Beijing of “weaponising” its dominance in critical minerals, pledging that the US will use pricing, tariffs,...
Son of Libya’s late ruler Gaddafi killed by gunmen who stormed home
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late long-time ruler, was killed on Tuesday by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya’s Zintan,...