“Explore in-depth articles, news, and insights focusing on Asia’s dynamic regions, cultures, economies, and current affairs. Stay updated on key trends, developments, and analyses shaping the Asian continent.”
In a global first, China has launched a cutting-edge commercial underwater data centre in Hainan. The facility has the potential to upgrade digital service offerings, increase Beijing’s share of global internet traffic and serve as a magnet for foreign direct investment from global technology giants. To make progress, China must find a competitive edge, given…
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s Annie Hall and her role in The Godfather films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday. Details were not immediately available and Keaton’s loved ones have asked for privacy, a family spokesperson told People, which confirmed that the actress died in California. Keaton…
US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday lauded US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire in a speech at a rally in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, with hundreds of thousands attending. “We all owe a debt of deep gratitude to President Trump,” Witkoff said, before being interrupted by prolonged applause and shouts…
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has directed the Defence Department to use “all available funds” to ensure American troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown. Trump said in a social media post that he was acting because “our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on…
On Thursday afternoon, hours after HSBC Holdings announced a plan to privatise subsidiary Hang Seng Bank, the local lender’s headquarters in Central was crowded with customers queuing for services. Among them were many elderly people, including five who told the Post they were not aware of the news and were unsure if it would have…
China accused unnamed foreign organisations and individuals of processing its rare earths for military purposes as it announced further export controls on Thursday. China is the world’s leading producer of rare earth elements, which are crucial to the production of a wide range of products, from electric vehicles to spacecraft, especially in the military sector….
China logged a welcome uptick in spending on services during the just-concluded eight-day “super golden week” public holiday, as the country’s transport hubs handled record numbers of passengers. Chinese transport authorities logged 2.432 billion passenger trips – a record high and a 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase – during this year’s extended holiday, which combined…
At the start of September 2025, US President Donald Trump sent a naval task force into the Caribbean to tackle drug trafficking in the region. The initiative has led to strikes on four alleged drug boats off the Venezuelan coast so far, killing at least 21 people. The strikes have been condemned by Venezuela and…
Since losing his only daughter in a fall from their high-rise flat in Singapore, Delfard Tay has turned grief into purpose, sounding the alarm on drug-laced vapes that put teenagers’ lives at risk. Authorities in the Southeast Asian island state have clamped down on e-cigarettes, introducing strict measures in August to combat a worrying rise…
The day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas – Friday, October 10 – is critical, as it lays the foundation for future peace and security in the region. Key initial actions in this first phase include the staged return of hostages and a prisoner exchange, framed by a nonnegotiable military ceasefire and withdrawal plan….
