90 m. ago Malaysia’s Anwar meets Myanmar junta leader in week of tricky diplomacy

Critics warn the engagement in Anwar’s capacity as Asean chair risks handing a rare legitimacy win to Min Aung Hlaing’s regime.

Politics

2 h. ago Japan makes it easier for hunters to shoot bears as attacks surge

The revised wildlife law allows emergency bear shootings in populated areas, enabling quicker responses amid rising animal sightings.

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2 h. ago The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is the most trusted power in Southeast Asia

Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power in the region.

Politics

2 h. ago The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is Southeast Asia’s most trusted partner

Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power.

Politics

4 h. ago Is China planning to declare shared control of Diaoyu Islands with Japan?

Security expert warns Beijing may unilaterally claim islets to be jointly administered and dispatch maritime militia there to boost presence.

Politics

6 h. ago A ‘wild card’ emerges in South Korea’s presidential race: the prime minister

A new poll shows acting president Han Duck-soo, a 75-year-old technocrat, leading among conservative voters after Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump tariff shock should jolt Australia into standing on its own

Breaking away from its long-time ally will be painful for Canberra, but Washington has already taken the first irreversible step.

Politics

9 h. ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Beijing following US chip export restrictions

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Beijing following US chip export restrictions  SiliconANGLE

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9 h. ago Amid US chip export ban, NVIDIA CEO holds surprise Beijing meeting

Amid US chip export ban, NVIDIA CEO holds surprise Beijing meeting  Interesting Engineering

Politics

13 h. ago Nvidia CEO visits Beijing after U.S. bars chip sales to China

Nvidia CEO visits Beijing after U.S. bars chip sales to China  Fortune

Economics

14 h. ago Ukraine has evidence of China supplying Russia with weapons, Zelensky says

‘We believe that Chinese representatives are engaged in the production of some weapons on the territory of Russia,’ Ukrainian president said.

Events

14 h. ago Why New China Chip Export Curbs Could Affect Far More Than Just Nvidia, AMD

Why New China Chip Export Curbs Could Affect Far More Than Just Nvidia, AMD  Yahoo Finance

Politics

15 h. ago Boeing delivery plant in China latest hot spot in tariff war

Boeing delivery plant in China latest hot spot in tariff war  Reuters

Economics

15 h. ago House China panel head urges JPMorgan and Bank of America to halt work on CATL listing

House China panel head urges JPMorgan and Bank of America to halt work on CATL listing  Financial Times

Economics

16 h. ago Nvidia's CEO Heads to Beijing as U.S. Chip Curbs Disrupt China Business

Nvidia's CEO Heads to Beijing as U.S. Chip Curbs Disrupt China Business  Yahoo Finance

Economics

16 h. ago Beijing Cannot Be Trusted to Mediate on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Beijing Cannot Be Trusted to Mediate on Iran’s Nuclear Program  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Events

17 h. ago House China Committee Urges US Banks to Drop CATL Listing Roles

House China Committee Urges US Banks to Drop CATL Listing Roles  Bloomberg.com

Politics

17 h. ago China has options: The U.S. may be more dependent on trade with Asia than President Trump realizes

China has options: The U.S. may be more dependent on trade with Asia than President Trump realizes  Fortune

Politics

17 h. ago Tariff war ‘hurting all US assets’, AI to help blind ‘see’: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump’s ‘inept’ handling of tariffs to the final leg of Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia tour, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Events

18 h. ago European Central Bank cuts interest rates for 7th time in a row amid global trade tension

The cut was widely expected by analysts given the sudden shadow cast by Trump’s April 2 announcement of unexpectedly high tariffs.

Events