As Chinese economy slows, experts say there will be ‘problems for Beijing’ | Business and Economy News
China’s economy slowed sharply in the quarter ending June, revealing vulnerabilities in the country’s growth model, which is…
Government censorship affects AI chatbots, studies show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ask Claude to make a pamphlet critical of President Donald Trump or Britain’s King Charles…
‘Escaping Beijing’: Why some young Chinese are quitting the capital | Business and Economy News
For centuries, Beijing has represented the pinnacle of ambition in China. From imperial capital to the political heart…
Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants | Business and Economy News
Tokyo, Japan – While walking his toy poodle in the park near his home in Ikeda, Gifu Prefecture,…
Community screenings keep alive a once-suppressed Indian movie
GURDASPUR, India (AP) — As dusk settled over Gurdaspur’s fields, villagers gathered in the courtyard of a Sikh…
99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday | Science and Technology News
On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same…
China has potential to become world’s largest consumer market by 2041, policy adviser says
Mainland China, already a manufacturing powerhouse, has the potential to become the world’s largest consumer market within the…
Asia is at forefront of Acadian Asset Management’s private-wealth push: CEO
US firm is eyeing growing pool of HNWIs in region and investor demand for more institutional products [SINGAPORE]…
Viral fame could be dangerous for Tasmania’s Neil the seal and his fans
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the…
Bereaved South Koreans try AI-generated videos of deceased loved ones
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — When he wanted to give a gift to his father who sacrificed much…
World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead | Climate News
European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was ‘marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth’ and…
Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestal | Music News
Filipino call centre worker Jaycer Bajo’s Spotify playlist has changed a lot over the past few years. Bajo…