Israel sharpens attack on France over Palestinian state recognition plan
Published: 10:36am, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 10:58am, 20 Aug 2025 A row between Israel and France over Paris’ plan to recognise a Palestinian state next...
Trump’s tariff blitz sparks unexpected India-China reset
The world’s two most-populous countries made significant progress on the diplomatic front recently, and those championing such moves may have Washington to thank. Advertisement...
As the US and China compete, Asean could play arbiter
As Asean celebrates its 58th anniversary, it is inhabiting a liminal moment, one that straddles the unmarked border between two international eras. One era...
North Korea scorns South as ‘faithful dog’ of US, rejects reunification
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said her country would never see South Korea as a partner for diplomacy, state media...
Is China poised to lead the world with combat-ready ‘loyal wingman’ FH-97 drone?
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is likely to showcase a new type of advanced stealth attack drone during September’s Victory Day parade in Beijing,...
‘Beautiful’ China police officer goes viral, hits 10 bullseyes in shooting practice
A Chinese police officer, who first gained online fame for her role in an anti-fraud miniseries, has hit the headlines again, this time for...
Is there any way back for Hong Kong’s crisis-hit restaurant sector?
Published: 8:30am, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 8:35am, 20 Aug 2025 Hong Kong’s restaurant sector is in crisis, with a wave of closures, shrinking margins and...
Hong Kong exchange’s confidential filing option lures tech listings
Nearly half of the biotech and technology start-ups seeking initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong are opting for confidential filings under a new...
Controversy as Solomon Islands freezes out all Pacific Islands Forum partners
With the next Pacific Islands Forum poised to convene in Honiara next month, the Solomon Islands’ decision to exclude all external dialogue partners has...