China targets ‘zombies’ with regulatory headshots to kill off subsidised laggards
China’s top market regulator is intensifying its crackdown on debt-laden “zombie companies” – rolling out a pilot programme…
Before World Cup, FIFA slammed for politicising sport with Trump prize | World Cup 2026 News
Football officials and players question FIFA’s decision to award its inaugural Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump.…
New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea | Kim Jong Un News
New Zealand’s Defence Force says a North Korean ship was observed engaging in a possible transfer of illicit…
Japan awakens to radio exercise tradition
TOKYO (AP) — This is how Japan wakes up. It’s called Radio Taiso — Exercise Radio in English…
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Thunes has launched real-time pay-to-bank transfers into New Zealand, extending its direct network in Asia-Pacific. Members of the…
China’s DeepSeek unveils latest models a year after upending global tech | Technology News
Chinese startup says DeepSeek-V4-Pro beats all rival open models for maths and coding. Published On 24 Apr 202624…
Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong tipped for faster growth
Mainland China’s population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – those with assets exceeding US$30 million – has grown by…
Asia growth forecasts slashed as Iran war and tariffs threaten supply chains
Asia-Pacific economies are likely to suffer a slowdown in growth this year, as rising costs linked to the…
No One Wants a New Zealand Golden Visa More Than Americans
Less than a year since New Zealand’s government simplified its golden visa program, applications have surged more than…
An unofficial ban keeps K-pop at bay in China
BEIJING (AP) — As mega K-pop group BTS returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than…
New Zealand footballers willing to play Iran World Cup match outside US | Football News
The two nations are set to play their World Cup opener on June 15 in Los Angeles, but…
‘American Lakehouse’-Style Trophy Mansion Hits the Market North of Sydney
A real estate developer is selling his own waterfront estate in Bayview, a wealthy suburb in Sydney’s Northern…