China, No 2 in global computing power, accelerates build-out as AI race heats up
China has vowed an even stronger push to entrench digital infrastructure’s role as an economic growth engine, after…
The US has changed. It’s time to talk about what’s next
Australia is facing its most important foreign policy moment in more than two decades – it needs to…
‘Huge win for China’: Warning to Australia
Ukraine’s ambassador is warning of a growing threat from China and Russia as Australia marks the end of…
More Singaporeans are living paycheck to paycheck
Customers buying groceries at a supermarket in Singapore. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore’s reputation for financial…
Michael Phelps: USA Swimming ‘broken’ after Olympic medal slump
Unrivalled as the greatest Olympian of all time, the 23-time gold medallist released a lengthy statement on his…
Hong Kong Issues Black Rainstorm Warning as Tropical Storm Podul Passes City
Hong Kong’s central business district and outer airport were hit by violent gusts and a deluge of heavy…
China’s Gen Z unemployment is so bad that young job-seekers are paying to pretend to work in an office
Gen Z graduates are stepping out of college with prestigious degrees, only to be met with a sluggish…
What Australia’s shift on Palestinian state means for politics and alliances across the Asia-Pacific region
Australia’s move to recognise a Palestinian state marks a historic shift in its policy and brings it in…
Repatriation Causing Panda Panic in Japan: Adjusting to a New Era in Panda Diplomacy
All four of the pandas on loan to Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture were returned to China this…
Asian shares charge higher after US stocks rally to records
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares charged higher Wednesday in Asia after the U.S. stock market rallied to records when…
China seeks to bolster demand by subsidising interest costs on consumer loans
China has launched a year-long plan to offer interest subsidies for personal consumer loans as part of Beijing’s…
Chinese man spends US$120,000 on 300-year gym membership, seeks refund; owner vanishes
A man in eastern China has sued a gym after he paid it more than 870,000 yuan (US$120,000)…