China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025
China retained its position as the world’s top shipbuilder in 2025, but its market share declined for the…
Foreign condo transfers slump to THB44bn as India surges
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China’s new quantum computer hits stability milestone, beating Google on efficiency
Chinese researchers have taken a major step in the global race to build practical quantum computers, becoming the…
Vietnam: Where Chinese goods go to be redirected to the US – Nikkei Asia
Vietnam: Where Chinese goods go to be redirected to the US Nikkei AsiaChina a welcome partner for Global South China…
China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row
China has slapped provisional anti-subsidy fees of up to 42.7 per cent on European producers of certain dairy…
Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
Chinese workers are returning to Africa in their thousands, reversing a decade-long decline and signalling a renewed focus…
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…
China’s wealthy tone down the bling in Singapore as asset scrutiny deepens
Faced with growing scrutiny by authorities at home and in Singapore, mainland Chinese living in the city state…
Chinese gym offers Porsche for losing 50kg in 3 months, charges US$1,400 entry fee
A Chinese gym has recently launched a controversial weight-loss challenge, offering a luxury car as a reward to…
Opinion | Given its rare earth vulnerability, US cannot risk all-out trade war
US President Donald Trump has returned to a trademark policy in announcing a new round of trade confrontation…
China’s hi-tech push, Aids and poverty fights in focus as vice-premiers tour provinces
High technology and low incomes were in sharp focus in China late last week as two of its…