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Is China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?
Chinese bubble tea shares fizzle raising questions about the industry and Hong Kong's stock market.
Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation
Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.
US ban on Russian uranium could backfire
US President Joe Biden has now signed into law HR 1042, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, banning the import of uranium products from Russia The ban goes into effect 90 days after it was signed into law and prohibits any import of unirradiated low-enriched uranium
Jakarta governor election to remain high-stakes contest, despite Nusantara taking over as Indonesia’s capital
About 20 names have been touted as potential candidates for Jakarta governor in November’s local elections. The city will no longer be Indonesia’s capital, so why is the role still so prized?
Commentary: Could a US$70,000 baby bonus solve South Korea’s fertility crisis?
A proposal to pay families for having a child is worth considering, though it’s unlikely to have much of an impact, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Tyler Cowen.
China to reboot markets with home purchases
China is considering a nationwide scheme to reduce inventory in the property markets by urging local governments to purchase unsold homes from distressed property developers. The State Council is seeking feedback from several provinces and government entities on a proposal that
US auto industry scam: overpriced parts, repairs
The US auto industry overcharges consumers for motor vehicle parts, while pricing vehicles outside the range of most US households. That keeps profit margins high on new vehicles. Sales of new passenger cars and trucks are stagnant, but the industry compensates by selling
US targets illegal arms transfers between Russia, North Korea, Treasury says
WASHINGTON - The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on two Russian individuals and three Russian companies for facilitating arms transfers between Russia and North Korea, including ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine, the Treasury Department said on Thursday.
Emirates to resume Nigeria flights after nearly two years
ABUJA - Dubai's Emirates airline will resume flight schedules to Nigeria from Oct. 1, it said on Thursday, ending a close to two-year halt to flights.
Georgia's central bank spends $60 million to support lari amid political crisis
TBILISI - Georgia's central bank said on Thursday it had spent $60 million in reserves to support the lari after a surge in demand for foreign currency, its largest such intervention since May 2021.
Dit, dah, dit: Russia’s army still uses Morse code
Modern warfare is awash with cutting-edge technology – from AI to drones to hypersonic missiles – yet one technology that is more than a century old is still proving its worth: Morse code. The staccato streams of tones that would be instantly recognizable to a railroad man from
Egypt president says Israel evades Gaza ceasefire efforts
DUBAI - Israel continues to evade efforts to reach a ceasefire in its war with Hamas in Gaza, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, whose country has mediated in the conflict, told Arab leaders at a summit in Manama on Thursday.
Jordan king says militant groups smuggling drugs, arms should be confronted
DUBAI - Jordan's King Abdullah said on Thursday that militant groups that smuggle drugs and arms should be confronted.
China floats world’s first drone aircraft carrier
China has launched the world’s first dedicated drone carrier, signaling a potential dramatic shift in its naval power projection with cost-effective unmanned aerial operations in a potential war with the United States. This month, Naval News reported that China has built the
Gazprom CEO Miller is not on Putin's trip to China, Gazprom says
MOSCOW - Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller was not on Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to China because he was holding talks with the Iranian leadership, the world's biggest natural gas company said on Thursday.
What is Putin and Xi's 'new era' strategic partnership?
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on Thursday to deepen their \"strategic partnership\" while scolding the United States for a series of moves that they said threatened their countries.
Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search
Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.
Man dies after exercising while hanging by his neck in China
This method of exercise became popular in recent years through social media despite warnings from experts.
There are clearly limits to China and Russia’s ‘no limits’ partnership: Analysts
Aside from limits, the Sino-Russian partnership is not one that is among equals, with Beijing holding the upper hand, analysts say.
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh among Malaysian public figures on Gaza war ‘block’ list
The online movement, dubbed “Blockout 2024”, boycotts celebrities and influencers who are perceived to have not spoken up or not said enough against Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Indonesia raises volcano alert level to highest after huge eruption
This means the eruption is ongoing.
Vietnam removes third top leader in two months, reshuffles cadres
The moves come amid an escalating anti-corruption campaign.
South Korean court rejects doctors’ request on medical school quota
This paved the way for the government to push ahead with the quota increase for next year.
S’porean nabbed at Philippine airport over tampered passport, escorting ‘illegal’ worker
He was found to have detached pages in his passport in an attempt to hide previous travels to the country.
Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana
Thailand two years ago removed cannabis from the national narcotics list.
Pushback against Indonesia's revised broadcasting bill; journalist groups fear threats to press freedom
One controversial recent amendment is a provision which prohibits the exclusive broadcasting of investigative journalism content.
Tiger killed after being hit by car on Malaysia expressway
This was the third vehicle collision involving Malayan tigers recently.
Putin ally says Ukraine risks dragging the West into a major war with Russia
MOSCOW - The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament warned that Ukraine was dragging the United States and Europe into a major global war and on Thursday urged Western leaders to act responsibly to avoid a catastrophe.
Suspected human remains found in pot for molten metal in Japan’s Nippon Steel plant
An alarm was raised earlier for a 30-year-old male employee who was reported missing.
Malaysia to open autogate facility to another 36 countries and regions from June
Among the latest additions are the European Union, China and Canada.
Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan appears in top court by video link
Khan, 71, has been appearing in other courts since being jailed, but cameras have not been permitted before.
China shows off robot ‘dogs of war’ in Cambodia drills
More than 2,000 troops, including 760 Chinese military personnel, are taking part in the drills.
The Big Tariff era is here
Joe Biden is about to slap 100% tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. A 100% tariff is an absolutely huge tariff. It means that Chinese EV makers would have to sell their EVs in the US at half the price of EVs manufactured elsewhere in order to be competitive. That just
Kremlin says Switzerland conference on Ukraine is futile
MOSCOW - The Kremlin said a planned summit that Switzerland hopes will pave the way for a peace process in Ukraine will be futile without the participation of Russia.
Worry as release of Wuhan blogger remains unclear
Zhang Zhan's condition is unclear several days after her scheduled release from jail.
As US hikes China tariffs, imports soar from China-reliant Vietnam
HANOI - As the United States intensifies efforts to reduce trade with China by hiking tariffs, it has greatly boosted imports from Vietnam, which relies on Chinese input for much of its exports, data show.
Kremlin condemns shooting of Fico, wishes him a speedy recovery
MOSCOW - The Kremlin on Thursday condemned the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and wished him a speedy recovery after he was shot when leaving a government meeting.
Does Netanyahu have a plan beyond his own survival?
The Gaza war has now entered its eighth month and a resolution to the conflict still seems far off. Israel claims to have killed 13,000 Hamas militants so far. If that figure is correct, one can assume the number of wounded or incapacitated militants is at least twice or maybe
Top Asean officials meet Myanmar junta chief for ‘cooperation’ talks
Min Aung Hlaing met Asean special envoy Alounkeo Kittikhoun and secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn.