56 m. ago In response to US tariffs, Malaysia unveils US$356 million SME relief measures

The US tariffs will ‘certainly have a significant impact’ on Malaysia’s exports and economy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.

Economics

2 h. ago Is ancient Chinese astronomer Shi Shen’s stellar catalogue the world’s first star log?

Using algorithmic analysis, scientists say they have shown that astronomer Shi Shen’s records predate previously recognised Greek catalogue.

Politics

3 h. ago Are cheap 68 yuan tours for mainland visitors to Hong Kong good for the economy?

Travel booking platform Fliggy shows one-day tour for a group of 60 has dropped to between 35.9 yuan and 39.9 yuan per person.

Politics

3 h. ago China rail link in Malaysia’s sights as Bangkok cargo route gets go

A direct service to Thailand set to begin operations this year would improve connectivity to China, Laos and Central Asia, officials said.

Transport

3 h. ago China Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced into gig economy amid high debt, labour disputes

Aviators have taken up work as food delivery drivers to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into crisis amid intense competition.

Economics

3 h. ago Joy Air’s pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline hits rock bottom

Aviators have taken up work in the gig economy to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into crisis amid intense competition.

Society

3 h. ago Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline hits rock bottom

Aviators have taken up work in the gig economy to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into debt amid intense competition.

Society

3 h. ago China Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced into gig economy as airline hits rock bottom

China Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced into gig economy as airline hits rock bottom  South China Morning Post

Events

3 h. ago Japan influencer calls out ‘electricity stealing’ Chinese tourists for using public chargers

‘Inflammatory’ influencer who regularly taunts Chinese people online is accused of making ‘highly offensive’ posts on social media.

Events

4 h. ago China's Edge in the "Trade Struggle" is More Theoretical than Real

China's Edge in the "Trade Struggle" is More Theoretical than Real  The Overshoot

Politics

4 h. ago China Resumes Spot LNG Purchases to Take Advantage of Price Drop

China Resumes Spot LNG Purchases to Take Advantage of Price Drop  Bloomberg.com

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Symbol of love’: Roses are red but first they were yellow, Chinese and Dutch study finds

Genetic analysis discovers the flowers were ‘most likely’ originally yellow not red, as popular poetry would have us believe.

Politics

4 h. ago Opinion | DeepSeek. Temu. TikTok. China Tech Is Starting to Pull Ahead.

Opinion | DeepSeek. Temu. TikTok. China Tech Is Starting to Pull Ahead.  The New York Times

Politics

5 h. ago Thousands brave heat for buns, giant fish balls, Ne Zha at Hong Kong Cheung Chau festival

‘It’s better than last year! People are spending more generously, maybe people are flocking to Cheung Chau because of the earthquake in Japan,’ worker says.

Politics

5 h. ago 12,300 revellers brave heat for buns, fish balls, Ne Zha at Hong Kong Cheung Chau festival

‘It’s better than last year! People are spending more generously, maybe people are flocking to Cheung Chau because of the earthquake in Japan,’ worker says.

Politics

5 h. ago Nine dead, dozens injured after tourist boats capsize in China

Nine dead, dozens injured after tourist boats capsize in China  BBC

Events

5 h. ago There's another new player in China's EV SUV game. I gave it a ride.

There's another new player in China's EV SUV game. I gave it a ride.  Business Insider

Sport

5 h. ago Chinese ambassador on US dialogue, Singapore’s PAP scores big: 5 weekend reads you missed

From Malaysia’s Mahathir on end of American century to tips on finding joy, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Politics

6 h. ago China risks a spiral into deeper deflation as it diverts U.S.

China risks a spiral into deeper deflation as it diverts U.S.-bound exports to domestic market  CNBC

Events

6 h. ago China’s film industry on notice in Trump threat to expand tariff war to services

The US president said on social media that foreign-made films would be subject to a 100 per cent levy, citing ‘national security’.

Events