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...
Videos show Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian olive harvesters in West Bank
Israeli settlers descended on Palestinian olive harvesters and activists this week in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, beating them with clubs in an attack Palestinian...
Hong Kong customs seize HK$10 million of bogus Nike, Adidas shoes
Published: 5:36pm, 22 Oct 2025Updated: 6:03pm, 22 Oct 2025 Hong Kong customs officers have seized HK$10 million (US$1.29 million) worth of suspected counterfeit sports...
37,000 workers imported into Hong Kong since start of labour scheme in 2023
Published: 5:32pm, 22 Oct 2025Updated: 5:44pm, 22 Oct 2025 Hong Kong has imported more than 37,000 workers since the government’s introduction of a labour...
Man charged with stealing 43 Labubu dolls during Melbourne burglary spree
Victoria Police have charged a 40-year-old man with theft and burglary after dozens of the globally sought-after Labubu dolls were recovered during a property...
China calls itself a responsible AI force, as most in US think otherwise
Published: 5:10pm, 22 Oct 2025Updated: 6:03pm, 22 Oct 2025 China has positioned itself as a responsible major collaborative force in AI development and governance,...