Ex-Defence Minister Wayne Mapp pushes back on US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s ‘freeloading’ claim
“The pressures are different.” Wayne Mapp was New Zealand’s Defence Minister from 2008 to 2011. Photo / Mark…
Another ‘DeepSeek moment’? Huawei milestone alters China trajectory in chip race: analysts
Huawei Technologies’ unveiling of a chip architectural workaround to bypass US sanctions marks a major step towards China’s…
China’s yuan gains ground in international trade with room to grow, Goldman Sachs says
China-linked trade settlements in yuan grew from 13 per cent in 2019 to 30 per cent last year,…
State asylums’ psychiatric records are often hard to get
NEW YORK (AP) — Breta Meria Conole was in a state psychiatric hospital for more than two decades.…
Western powers ramp up support for Philippines’ Luzon economic hub
A widely touted economic hub in the Philippines will involve eight more countries, signalling greater international confidence in…
Geomagnetic storm could illuminate the night sky with Northern Lights
The strongest solar storm in 23 years lit up the sky last night with stunning views of the…
German firms in China more upbeat about economy despite Iran war, trade headwinds: survey
German companies in China have grown more optimistic about the country’s economic outlook, even as the Iran war…
Violet Affleck looks so grown up with bold new hairstyle amid family reunion
Violet Affleck proved that she can rock any hairstyle during an outing in Los Angeles with her mother,…
China tightens its grip on global shipbuilding, grabbing 85% of new orders
China’s shipyards have mounted an astonishing comeback after facing down US efforts to curb their dominance last year,…
Princess Kate makes milestone announcement
The Princess of Wales is about to undertake her first official overseas trip since revealing in 2024 that…
Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new financing facility aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains…
From banking to AI, these are the key international economic bodies based in China
The recent launch of the World Data Organization in Beijing added another node to a growing network of…