‘We really do not trust each other’: former US envoy foresees wary new phase in China ties
Former US ambassador to China Max Baucus has described the latest US-China summit as ushering in a new phase of wary “constructive stability”, with...
China is losing the LLM race but it can still win in AI, ex-Tencent AI lead says
For years, Liu Wei was synonymous with Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings’ artificial intelligence efforts. A distinguished scientist at the Shenzhen-based company, Liu was...
China inventor creates sword-shaped aerial vehicle, bringing flying sword in fantasy novels to life
A Chinese influencer has turned the flying sword in Chinese xianxia fantasy novels into reality by creating a specially-shaped aerial vehicle. Fan Shisan, from...
Northern Metropolis industrial park draws ‘global interest’ from AI, green firms
The new industrial park under the Northern Metropolis megaproject has attracted strong global interest from companies in environmental and AI sectors, its chairman has...
Robots at Singapore’s AI zone to clean, patrol and deliver goods
Published: 8:00am, 22 May 2026Updated: 10:49am, 22 May 2026 As robots become more advanced to carry out complex tasks, they are set to be...
Woman jailed for nearly 42 years over US$250 million Minnesota fraud case
Published: 7:50am, 22 May 2026Updated: 11:50am, 22 May 2026 The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on...
At least 19 killed in Honduras palm plantation massacre
Published: 7:29am, 22 May 2026Updated: 12:12pm, 22 May 2026 At least 19 people were killed at a palm plantation in northern Honduras, authorities said...
AI boom fuels US$11.6b data centre investment in Asia-Pacific as Hong Kong eyes niche role
The artificial intelligence boom is partially spurring investment in Asia-Pacific’s data centre properties with a record US$11.6 billion worth of capital poured into the...
US to send 5,000 troops to Poland, Trump says, after earlier deployment called off
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, after Washington said an earlier planned deployment had been called...