Malaysia’s Network School probe raises questions over openness to tech talent
A controversy in Malaysia over a foreign tech community in Johor state has raised questions on whether immigration scrutiny and political sensitivities could slow...
China rejects Trump’s election meddling claims as ‘fabricated’ and ‘slanderous’
Published: 5:33pm, 17 Jul 2026Updated: 5:36pm, 17 Jul 2026 Beijing has sharply dismissed President Donald Trump’s allegations that China has interfered in US elections,...
Jury rules baby died of natural causes despite nurse’s error in medical tube check
Published: 5:27pm, 17 Jul 2026Updated: 5:42pm, 17 Jul 2026 The Coroner’s Court has ruled that a premature baby born at a Hong Kong public...
Philippines’ plan to fortify coastal defences: deterrence or target?
A Philippine coastal defence project in Palawan could complicate Chinese operations near the Spratly Islands, but is unlikely to close Manila’s military gap with...
‘Mini Kabul’ falls silent as Pakistan targets undocumented Afghans in border province
Members of Afghan settlements in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border province hurriedly packed up belongings this week while others hid at home as police launched...
Xi’s call on AI, Trump blasts China, US tariffs
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the dual nature of artificial intelligence’s opportunities and challenges, calling for a principle of “openness” and regulations to keep...
Ex-primary school IT technician jailed 11 years for molesting 3 boys on campus
A former Hong Kong primary school IT technician has been sentenced to 11 years in jail after he admitted to repeatedly molesting three male...
Agentic AI: the next battleground for Chinese brands
China’s companies have mastered social media marketing playbooks. Now, they must learn to win the trust of artificial intelligence (AI) agents that will increasingly...
5 Hong Kong booksellers arrested for alleged sedition released on bail
Published: 4:14pm, 17 Jul 2026Updated: 5:08pm, 17 Jul 2026 Five Hong Kong booksellers arrested on suspicion of sedition have been released on bail two...