China, US at ‘historical crossroads’ Beijing’s envoy tells New York gala event
China’s top diplomat to the United States Xie Feng has told a prominent gathering in New York that US-China relations were at a “historical...
BTS fans vs bots, scalpers: Army girds for high-stakes Malaysia ticket battle
As BTS concert tickets go on sale on June 3, Malaysian fans are already gearing up for what many describe as the ultimate online...
Health leaders call for closer collaboration to improve patient experience and outcomes
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Greater clarity on costs, stronger co-ordination between public and private sectors, and...
Note for Trump: US Treasury designs US$250 bill with president’s face
Published: 9:39am, 29 May 2026Updated: 1:08pm, 29 May 2026 US President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new US$250 bill, in the Republican’s...
Is self-censorship behind Japan’s ‘problematic’ press freedom ranking?
Japan is often seen as one of Asia’s most stable democracies, with a sophisticated media industry and constitutional protections for free expression, yet one...
TV coverage of Trump’s visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live
Nothing about the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing suggested high drama. The language was restrained, the...
‘Save her first’: China expectant mum relinquishes surgery room slot to bleeding pregnant woman
Published: 9:00am, 29 May 2026Updated: 10:10am, 29 May 2026 A pregnant woman in eastern China gave up her prepared operating room to save another...
China’s BYD aims for zero accidents with ‘God’s Eye’, vows crash cost coverage
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has set its sights on achieving zero traffic accidents through self-developed autonomous driving technology, aiming to...
For a yuan in deeper markets, Fed ex-president cites dollar playbook amid risks, criticism
Published: 10:00pm, 28 May 2026Updated: 10:30pm, 28 May 2026 China has a unique window to internationalise its currency by deepening domestic financial markets, according...