Rare earth diplomacy: how Trump’s Asia tour aims to lock in mineral supplies
US President Donald Trump has signed a series of critical mineral agreements during his visit to Asia, in a bid to secure rare earth...
Nvidia China hopes rekindled as Trump flags Blackwell chip talks with Xi
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang said he remained hopeful of returning to the China market, as US President Donald Trump signalled that the...
Acquitted bomb plot suspect among 5 arrested in Hong Kong over rioting, sedition
Published: 6:36pm, 29 Oct 2025Updated: 6:40pm, 29 Oct 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested five people for rioting and sedition offences linked to the...
Most Chinese AI apps losing customers despite massive 700 million user base
China’s artificial intelligence mobile apps have over 700 million users, but most services are losing customers as the sector continues to consolidate, according to...
Japan man, 77, gives Swiss woman photo they took 55 years after Osaka Expo encounter
A 77-year-old man has renewed his friendship with an 81-year-old Swiss woman whom he met at the 1970 Osaka Expo thanks to Swiss staff...
Beijing played up its H-6K bombers in a drill near Taiwan. Who was it for?
Beijing has staged a rare high-profile display of its bombers during drills near Taiwan – a clear signal to potential external parties – ahead...
Trump claims 250% tariff threat ended India-Pakistan conflict
US President Donald Trump said he threatened India and Pakistan with 250 per cent tariffs to help spur the resolution of their conflict earlier...
Rising inequality, crony capitalism threaten Southeast Asia’s growth: report
Economic growth across Southeast Asia is increasingly being overshadowed by widening inequality and entrenched corruption, with discontent now spilling onto the streets, according to...
Did Asean members get short-changed by Trump on ‘strings attached’ trade deals?
Published: 5:27pm, 29 Oct 2025Updated: 5:45pm, 29 Oct 2025 The deals that US President Donald Trump sealed with several Asean partners in Kuala Lumpur...