What China’s OpenClaw divide reveals about local and central government priorities
Local governments across China have rushed to ride the OpenClaw AI boom in hopes of spurring economic growth, only for Beijing to step in...
With some Singapore flats above 60 storeys on the horizon, will owners face tighter curbs?
Singapore is preparing to build its tallest public housing project yet with some blocks rising above 60 storeys in the historic Chinatown area, in...
American military bleeds US$11.3 billion in first week of Iran war: report
The opening week of the war against Iran cost the United States more than US$11.3 billion, lawmakers were told in a Pentagon briefing, according...
Chinese developer Sunshine 100 to oppose Hong Kong winding-up petition over US$205m debt
Sunshine 100 China Holdings, a mainland Chinese developer facing debts amid China’s property sector downturn, said on Thursday that it plans to oppose a...
Amid OpenClaw frenzy, China’s central bank adds to cybersecurity warnings
China’s central bank has called for heightened cybersecurity awareness and caution in the use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector, adding to a...
Timothée Chalamet charms fans by embracing Chinese culture, selling tofu, playing table tennis
From speaking Chinese to filming square dancing in a park, Hollywood’s golden boy Timothée Chalamet gave his fans a lot to talk about during...
From AirAsia to Qantas, airlines raise fares as Iran war fuels oil price surge
Airlines across Europe and Asia are increasing fares and raising fuel surcharges as the Iran war sends oil prices swinging wildly and stokes fears...
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp net profit falls 6.9% amid weaker mainland China revenue
Hong Kong rail giant MTR Corporation’s net profit dropped 6.9 per cent to HK$14.68 billion (US$1.88 billion) last year, from HK$15.77 billion in 2024,...
Southeast Asia faces spillover cyber risk from Iran war as ‘blast radius’ widens
Southeast Asia is facing a growing cyber spillover risk from the widening US-Israel war with Iran, with security experts warning that state-linked hackers and...