Malaysia court orders ex-PM Najib to pay US$1.3 billion to 1MDB unit
A Malaysian court on Tuesday ordered jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to pay US$1.3 billion to a former unit of scandal-tainted state fund...
Apple’s accidental AI feature roll-out in China risks regulatory backlash, expert says
Apple’s accidental roll-out on Tuesday of its highly anticipated Apple Intelligence feature in mainland China – which has yet to receive regulatory approval –...
How emperors and nobles kept warm without down quilts during winter in ancient China
Before electricity, central heating, and down quilts, winter in ancient China was not simply a season but a test of class. Cold was shared...
Hong Kong homebuyers pile into new launches despite rate jitters and Middle East tensions
Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up new launches on Tuesday as developers accelerated sales amid concerns over slower rate cuts and geopolitical tensions in the...
Is extortion widespread at Indonesia’s entry points? Officer’s firing sparks concern
The firing of an Indonesian immigration officer at a Batam seaport, following reports of extortion of foreign tourists, has raised questions about the prevalence...
Wolf bites woman in German city shopping area
A wolf bit a woman in a shopping area in Hamburg before it was pulled out of a lake in Germany’s second-biggest city, authorities...
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa’s Golden Buzzer win stokes #SEAblings’ Southeast Asian pride
A Filipino singer’s Golden Buzzer moment on Britain’s Got Talent has quickly become a fresh rallying point for Southeast Asian pride under the #SEAblings...
China plans AI-powered smart shipping system by 2027
China is ramping up efforts to deeply integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its shipping industry by 2027, targeting breakthroughs in core technologies to build...
In age of US-China rivalry, supply chain statecraft counts
Geopolitical competition has long been understood in territorial terms. Power was measured by control over land, resources and populations. Rivalry was expressed through military...