Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia is facing renewed pressure to expand the use of palm-based biodiesel as the Iran war drives up…
China’s yuan may be going global faster than Western data suggests, analysts say
This could help explain the gap between Beijing’s official narrative – which describes the yuan as the world’s…
Chinese AI rivals clash over Anthropic’s OpenClaw exit amid global token crunch
Chinese tech companies are engaged in a public war of words as they compete to capitalise on US…
Exclusive | Andrew Tilton on China’s growth prospects, economic trajectory in wake of Iran war
Andrew Tilton, chief Asia-Pacific economist at Goldman Sachs, speaks to the South China Morning Post about the long-term…
Editorial | Hong Kong’s world-first Alzheimer’s blood test will strengthen city’s healthcare
The number of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has grown to more…
China reveals military capabilities in new space solar power plant design
Duan Baoyan, a leading architect of China’s “Zhuri” space solar power initiative, wrote in a paper published in…
China’s luxury spending seen boosting global sales in 2026 despite headwinds
Luxury is back. Following a relatively stagnant 2025, the industry is forecast to accelerate in 2026, with China’s…
Chinese firms trail US peers in AI adoption due to corporate culture: ex-OpenAI executive
Traditional corporate culture and hierarchies are slowing down artificial intelligence adoption in Chinese enterprises, leaving them trailing their…
Why are smugglers swarming East Africa for ants to send to China and Europe?
For most people, ants are unwelcome guests at a picnic, but international demand for the insects is driving…
Countries see record fuel prices amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
The price of diesel fuel is surging worldwide after the Strait of Hormuz was blocked, disrupting global shipping…
How can Beijing attract top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?
Beijing should shift its strategy and improve ways to attract and retain top Chinese AI professionals as America’s…
FBI warns some foreign apps could collect Americans’ data — even if you never download them
Americans’ personal data could be collected and stored overseas — even if they’ve never downloaded a foreign-developed app…