12 h. ago China firmly opposes new U.S. tariffs, vows retaliation (FXI:NYSEARCA)

China firmly opposes new U.S. tariffs, vows retaliation (FXI:NYSEARCA)  Seeking Alpha

Economics

15 h. ago Singapore’s Temasek invests in snack firm Haldiram’s as India remains key focus

The state investment fund has reportedly bought a 10 per cent stake in the leading Indian food company for US$1 billion.

Economics

17 h. ago Japanese politician gets 8,000 death threats over call for sanitary pads in public toilets

Experts say abusive messages reflect a deeper pattern of gender-based harassment aiming to silence outspoken women and are frequent occurrences.

Events

21 h. ago Chinese online retailers retreat as Trump ends de minimis exemption (PDD:NASDAQ)

Chinese online retailers retreat as Trump ends de minimis exemption (PDD:NASDAQ)  Seeking Alpha

Politics

36 h. ago As Trump silences Voice of America, Russia and China seize the opportunity to reshape Africa’s news ecosystem

As Trump silences Voice of America, Russia and China seize the opportunity to reshape Africa’s news ecosystem  reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk

Politics

45 h. ago As Trump torches relations with EU, bloc seeks to redefine approach to China

As Trump torches relations with EU, bloc seeks to redefine approach to China  South China Morning Post

Politics

51 h. ago Luigi Mangione faces death penalty for premeditated murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The US Attorney General directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Events

51 h. ago Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect

US Attorney General Pam Bondi called the killing of Brian Thompson a ‘premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America’.

Events

56 h. ago Guangdong aims to become global AI and robotics hub after DeepSeek’s success

A new initiative seeks to position Guangdong as a ‘global highland’ for AI and robotics, following DeepSeek’s success.

Politics

57 h. ago US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng took Singapore job before FBI raids: university letter

University staff protest decision to ‘summarily terminate’ Wang: ‘Silence fuels suspicion and distrust and makes shared governance harder’.

Events

3 d. ago Eid celebrations in Indonesia and India face economic and political challenges

Eid ul-Fitr in Indonesia sees subdued celebrations due to soaring prices and economic strain, while Indian Muslims face political challenges amid festivities.

Politics

3 d. ago How Indonesia can calm property investors’ fears of a return to 1998

Concern about democratic backsliding and poor liquidity are obscuring otherwise solid fundamentals in one of Asia’s largest markets.

Economics

3 d. ago Indonesia’s Danantara seeks to silence doubters with ‘super transparent’ fund

Investment chief Pandu Sjahrir is confident the new sovereign wealth fund can overcome market jitters and keep political meddling at bay.

Politics

4 d. ago 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

The strike came as Ukraine seeks strong backing from Western allies to pressure Russia into ending its full-scale invasion.

Events

4 d. ago Nuclear risk from military AI prompts calls for US, China and others to seek agreement

The technology is increasingly being adopted by armed forces, but so far there has been no global consensus on how to manage the risks.

Events

4 d. ago Nuclear risk from AI prompts calls for US, China and others to seek agreement

Nuclear risk from AI prompts calls for US, China and others to seek agreement  South China Morning Post

Events

4 d. ago Hong Kong’s Super March attracts 12 per cent more visitors year on year: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has ‘regained its former vibrancy and vitality’.

Politics

4 d. ago Hong Kong’s Super March attracts 12% more visitors year on year: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has ‘regained its former vibrancy and vitality’.

Politics

4 d. ago Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Politics

4 d. ago A DeepSeek moment is playing out in rural China as peasants seek AI advice

Rural residents, who account for a third of China’s 1.4 billion population, are eager to apply AI services.

Politics