Belarusian model reportedly killed in Myanmar went there on her own: Thai police
Thai immigration officials have denied claims that a Belarusian model was abducted while in Bangkok and forcibly taken to Myanmar, where tabloids claim she...
Will death penalty demand for Hasina jeopardise extradition to Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s pursuit of the death penalty against the country’s ousted former leader, Sheikh Hasina, has emerged as a key obstacle in efforts to bring...
Thai minister quits amid Cambodia scam and crypto controversy
Thailand’s deputy finance minister resigned on Wednesday following allegations linking him to Cambodia-based cyber scam centres. Advertisement Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered Vorapak Tanyawong,...
Guangdong pushes AI-powered growth despite looming shadow of Nexperia tensions
Guangdong province – China’s manufacturing powerhouse – has unveiled comprehensive plans to integrate artificial intelligence into industrial operations and attract foreign investment, underscoring its...
Rethink ‘repetitive’ handling of murderer’s early release review: Hong Kong court
A Hong Kong court has found that authorities were wrong in law to oppose the early release of a convicted murderer on the grounds...
How the Cold War era is echoing across China’s next 5-year plan
As China’s leadership meets this week to chart a policy course for the 15th five-year plan – China’s development blueprint for the rest of...
Can foreigners lead Indonesia’s state firms and make them world-beaters?
Indonesia is opening the door for foreigners to lead state-owned enterprises (SOEs), a landmark move that President Prabowo Subianto has said will bring international...
Baidu, public transport firm PostBus to launch robotaxis in Switzerland
Chinese internet search and artificial intelligence giant Baidu is teaming up with Swiss public transport operator PostBus to bring robotaxi services to Switzerland. Advertisement...
China toy platform refund policy requires parents slap child for unapproved spending
A major Chinese second-hand platform has sparked online controversy after allegedly requiring a mother to submit an uninterrupted five-minute video of herself slapping her...