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US, China ‘disjointed’ on AI, but collaboration is possible: Silicon Valley tech founder

As China and the United States race to develop artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical barriers are shaping how research, talent and capital flow across borders...

by Holly Chik March 23, 2026

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Philippines scores poorly on work-life balance. Filipinos are not surprised

In New Zealand, Keisha Constantino likes to start her morning at a leisurely pace. She wakes up at 7am and takes time to get...

by Sam Beltran March 23, 2026

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When it comes to the Persian Gulf, China’s top priority is economics

Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s press conference at the annual “two sessions” on March 8 was the Chinese government’s most authoritative statement on the war...

by Chenjie Song March 23, 2026

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China’s ‘necessary’ asset-tokenisation ban targets scams and capital flight, analysts say

With China explicitly banning onshore tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs) while tightening scrutiny of related offshore activities, analysts say the clampdown is aimed at...

by FIA Staff February 9, 2026

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Beijing pledges with ‘utmost sincerity’ to continue push to reunite peacefully with Taiwan

Beijing will continue to push for peaceful reunification with Taiwan with the “utmost sincerity”, according to a new year’s message from a senior official...

by FIA Staff January 2, 2026

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China axes 8 from top advisory body CPPCC, including 4 defence firm chiefs

Four former defence company bosses have been sacked by China’s top political advisory body amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign in the military and related...

by FIA Staff December 25, 2025

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Woman charged over Louvre heist tears up in court

A woman arrested this week along with four other suspects over the unprecedented jewel heist at the Louvre was charged and remanded in custody...

by FIA Staff November 1, 2025

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J.D. Vance defends wish for Hindu wife Usha to convert to Christianity

US Vice-President J.D. Vance has defended his hopes that his wife Usha, who was raised as a Hindu, converts to Christianity. Advertisement A fervent...

by FIA Staff November 1, 2025

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Andrew’s royal exit is the latest crisis to shake the British monarchy

Holding prestige but not power, Britain’s monarchy is finely tuned to public sentiment. Advertisement That has been evident with the disgrace of Andrew Mountbatten...

by FIA Staff November 1, 2025