Note for Trump: US Treasury designs US$250 bill with president’s face
Published: 9:39am, 29 May 2026Updated: 1:08pm, 29 May 2026 US President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new US$250 bill, in the Republican’s...
Is self-censorship behind Japan’s ‘problematic’ press freedom ranking?
Japan is often seen as one of Asia’s most stable democracies, with a sophisticated media industry and constitutional protections for free expression, yet one...
TV coverage of Trump’s visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live
Nothing about the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing suggested high drama. The language was restrained, the...
‘Save her first’: China expectant mum relinquishes surgery room slot to bleeding pregnant woman
Published: 9:00am, 29 May 2026Updated: 10:10am, 29 May 2026 A pregnant woman in eastern China gave up her prepared operating room to save another...
China’s BYD aims for zero accidents with ‘God’s Eye’, vows crash cost coverage
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has set its sights on achieving zero traffic accidents through self-developed autonomous driving technology, aiming to...
For a yuan in deeper markets, Fed ex-president cites dollar playbook amid risks, criticism
Published: 10:00pm, 28 May 2026Updated: 10:30pm, 28 May 2026 China has a unique window to internationalise its currency by deepening domestic financial markets, according...
America at 250: how Trump’s foreign policy is redefining the US story
Published: 10:00pm, 28 May 2026Updated: 11:16pm, 28 May 2026 President Donald Trump’s foreign policy direction could have lasting effects on America’s alliances and global...
US key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans’ income and spending power
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food...
Hong Kong approves smart IoT fire alarms for 3,600 old buildings after pilot scheme
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has given approval for 3,600 old low-rise residential buildings to install a new Internet of Things (IoT) smart fire...