Famous China painter, 87, welcomes son with wife, 37, amid US$280 million theft rumour
Fan Zeng, one of the most valuable contemporary painters in China, recently announced the birth of his only…
Thailand’s SCG eyes 10% cut to capital spending as Chinese exports hurt profits
Materials Country’s leading chemical supplier ‘sailing through a big storm,’ CEO says SCG’s profit plunged in 2024, hurt by…
Kim’s sister spotted with suspected luxury Chinese foldable phone
Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korea’s supreme leader, has been spotted with what appears to be…
Suspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raids
“We do have concerns there could be links to organised crime within and are working with the NZ…
Meet ‘Rio’, the first giant panda cub born in Indonesia
The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other signs of good…
‘Skin in the game’: China pivots to operating African railways, ports in funding shift
China’s big money is returning to African infrastructure as its state-owned firms evolve from mere builders into long-term…
New Zealand navy patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven different Chinese warships, NZDF says
Today, the NZDF also revealed that the Chinese were keeping a close watch on the Kiwi activities. “During…
Brazil’s central bank chief says inflation decreasing due to low-cost imports from China
Brazil’s central bank president, Gabriel Galipolo, said on Monday that China is exporting “disinflation or even deflation” to…
Sour grapes? European wines left on the shelf as China chases cheaper tipples
As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across…
Airfare fraud claims: Minister, travel agents warn of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minorities
“That was referred to NZTA and police,” Mitchell said. But he had not been contacted about the person…
Third-highest-ranking member of Chinese Government visits Parliament
About 100 supporters were on Parliament’s lawn waving flags, while a small group of protesters was on the…