Chinese biotech firm MGI’s DNA sequencers gaining in the market, BGI CEO says
DNA sequencers from Chinese firm MGI Tech can rival those from global market leader Illumina in spite of US sanctions, according to Yin Ye,...
Why experiences matter more than bargains for Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong stands at a pivotal moment in its tourism journey. The city has made commendable efforts in reigniting interest – through government subsidies,...
China’s cash-conscious consumers force Europe’s luxury giants to think small
In the Paris boutique of a Swiss luxury watchmaker, a Chinese customer anxiously discusses a credit card payment with her bank. After hours of...
UN Security Council condemns strikes on Qatar – but doesn’t name Israel
The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned strikes on Qatar earlier this week and called for de-escalation, without naming Israel which carried out the...
‘Just hiccups’: Trump’s India nominee pledges to pull New Delhi away from Beijing
US President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to India on Thursday pushed back on fears that New Delhi was drifting towards China, pledging to...
US threatens action against foreigners praising Charlie Kirk killing
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Thursday warned that Washington may take action against foreigners “praising, rationalising, or making light” of the...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after landmark coup plot conviction
Published: 3:05am, 12 Sep 2025Updated: 3:31am, 12 Sep 2025 Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court majority on Thursday of...
Trump pulls China hawk’s nomination for key post in tech war with Beijing
President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Landon Heid, a China hawk, for a key post in the US-China tech battle, raising questions...
Israel’s PM vows there will never be a Palestinian state: ‘this place is ours’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an agreement on Thursday to push ahead with a controversial settlement expansion plan that would cut across land...