60 m. ago Vietnam feels like China 20 years ago – and it’s bringing the neighbours closer together

Vietnam hosts many of the advantages of the mainland’s industrial boom, and Chinese investors have taken note.

Politics

2 h. ago Philippines confronts Chinese ship’s ‘unlawful activities’ amid South China Sea tensions

Manila deployed a coastguard vessel and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research ship conducting illegal activities in its waters last week, the Philippines coastguard said.

Events

3 h. ago AfD sues German intelligence over ‘unlawful’ extremist label: ‘tyranny in disguise’

The classification means domestic intelligence officials can now use informants and other tools such as audio and video recordings to monitor the party’s activities.

Politics

5 h. ago Exclusive: Chinese Firm Behind NATO Ally's Windfarm Is Tied to Army

Exclusive: Chinese Firm Behind NATO Ally's Windfarm Is Tied to Army  Newsweek

Politics

5 h. ago Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

Decision comes after Israel’s military announced it was calling up tens of thousands of reservists.

Politics

6 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

7 h. ago Indonesians criticise public transport mandate for Jakarta’s civil servants

The civil servants have to take public transport every Wednesday in the capital, which is ranked the world’s seventh most congested city.

Politics

7 h. ago China complete clean sweep of gold medals at Diving World Cup Super Final in Beijing

China complete clean sweep of gold medals at Diving World Cup Super Final in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

Politics

8 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

8 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

8 h. ago Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline faces crisis

Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline faces crisis  South China Morning Post

Society

8 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

8 h. ago Tourists drown in Chinese river as four boats capsize during sudden storm

Tourists drown in Chinese river as four boats capsize during sudden storm  The Telegraph

Events

8 h. ago Russia repels drones flying towards Moscow, days before Red Square military parade

Russia is staging a military parade on Red Square on May 9, with foreign leaders as guests.

Events

8 h. ago China Zorrilla: How The World’s Largest Electric Ferry Changes Maritime Electrification

China Zorrilla: How The World’s Largest Electric Ferry Changes Maritime Electrification  CleanTechnica

Science

9 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

9 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

11 h. ago Mixed medicine offers relief for Hong Kong patients with breathing problems

Pilot scheme targeting respiratory diseases with integrated Western and Chinese medicine treatments is now available at four hospitals.

Science

14 h. ago Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison to house ‘most ruthless and violent’ offenders

San Francisco prison closed in 1963 and Alcatraz Island currently operates as a tourist site. Trump said it will be ‘substantially enlarged’.

Events

14 h. ago Trump says will reopen Alcatraz prison for ‘America’s most ruthless and violent offenders’

The notorious former maximum security facility, now a major tourist site, to be ‘substantially enlarged and rebuilt’, Trump says.

Events