95 m. ago China Initiative 2.0? Raids on scientist Wang Xiaofeng revive spectre from first Trump era

Two Indiana homes of cybersecurity researcher and professor raided by FBI and Homeland Security but no reason cited, local media report.

Politics

5 h. ago Bangladesh’s ‘remittance warriors’ deliver record US$3 billion boost

The surge in money being sent home by overseas workers is a vote of confidence in his Muhammad Yunus’ transitional government, observers say.

Economics

6 h. ago Duterte’s lawyer says ICC case ‘a kidnapping’, has ‘compelling’ grounds to throw out case

Duterte’s lawyer called for the ICC case to be dismissed, citing the Philippines’ withdrawal, and labelled Duterte’s detention a “political hit job”.

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7 h. ago Tech war: Huawei’s consumer business reports 38% surge in revenue on robust smartphone sales

Huawei recorded total annual revenue of 862.1 billion yuan in 2024, signalling progress in overcoming US sanctions.

Economics

8 h. ago Chicken on credit? Malaysians warned over debt trap as deferred payment craze widens

Lack of safeguards against multiple Buy Now, Pay Later borrowings could lead to surging indebtedness among low-income earners, consumer group warns.

Events

11 h. ago Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China’s new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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11 h. 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.

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13 h. ago CK Hutchison shares lose 4.5% as China state media criticises port deal

CK Hutchison shares lose 4.5% as China state media criticises port deal  Reuters

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14 h. ago China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in a year, official survey shows

China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in a year, official survey shows  CNBC

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14 h. ago CK Hutchison shares set to open down 4.5% as China state media blasts port deal

CK Hutchison shares set to open down 4.5% as China state media blasts port deal  Reuters

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26 h. ago JPMorgan says it’s finally time to buy the Chinese consumer recovery

JPMorgan says it’s finally time to buy the Chinese consumer recovery  CNBC

Politics

30 h. ago AIKEYME in action: India counters China with African naval outreach

India’s naval diplomacy focuses on building trust and offering a ‘non-coercive’ alternative to China’s investments, analysts say.

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33 h. ago US family visits China counterparts after joyful exchange on RedNote as TikTok refugees

Virtual relationship on social media turns real-life as Mississippi family flies in to cement bond with online Chinese pals.

Events

37 h. ago Trump says he won’t ‘fire’ anyone over Yemen war plan leak on Signal

The US president expressed confidence in his national security team amid Yemen strike revelations.

Events

53 h. ago China should do ‘the right thing’ to build trust with Europe, former top diplomat says

Beijing needs to address EU concerns including over Ukraine war for ‘functional relationship’, according to ex-Spanish foreign minister.

Politics

53 h. ago China should do ‘right thing’ to build trust with Europe, ex

China should do ‘right thing’ to build trust with Europe, ex-top diplomat says  South China Morning Post

Politics

54 h. ago 4 killed in Ukraine’s Dnipro as Russia strikes with ‘more than 2 dozen drones’

The ‘massive’ strike, injuring 21, hit homes, a hotel and restaurant and came hours after Vladimir Putin vowed to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops.

Events

58 h. ago Malaysian man who assaulted, pulled gun on bodyguards for fasting jailed for 6 years

The businessman was also convicted of using blasphemous words and telling his bodyguards not to fast if they wanted to keep their jobs.

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59 h. ago CK Hutchison port deal may be hit with wave of antitrust probes

Authorities in all 23 countries where ports operate expected to conduct competition reviews if they find them legally necessary, source says.

Events

59 h. ago A Samoan’s mission to bring the ancient fire knife dance to Hong Kong

Masoe Hogan Toomalatai, 41, says fire knife dancing will help raise confidence and foster cultural exchanges among people with diverse backgrounds.

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