2 h. ago US sanctions China oil refiner, shipping companies for covert business with Iran

Move is second case of US sanctions on Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery in less than a month, and takes place amid Washington’s denuclearisation talks with Iran.

Politics

6 h. ago Oil rises $1 as US issues new sanctions aimed at Chinese importers of Iranian oil

Oil rises $1 as US issues new sanctions aimed at Chinese importers of Iranian oil  Reuters

Politics

11 h. ago Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi pays US$16.5 million for 2 Hong Kong shops

Snack maker adds to property holdings in city as some analysts predict improvements in retail sales.

Economics

11 h. ago ‘Fly high, Riley’: Philippine eaglet dies 3 months after birth

Riley’s ‘unassisted natural hatching’ was hailed as a win for the Philippines’ efforts in protecting its natural heritage.

Events

14 h. ago 'Must have got a call...': Trump's hilarious 'China' joke on JD Vance's absence sparks laughter. Watch vid

'Must have got a call...': Trump's hilarious 'China' joke on JD Vance's absence sparks laughter. Watch vid  The Economic Times

Politics

16 h. ago Philippines warns US$5.6 billion US fighter jet deal at risk from Trump’s tariffs

The proposed tariffs’ impact on global supply chains is likely to raise the already hefty price tag on the jets, analysts say.

Events

19 h. ago China, Philippines exchange accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguard and its Philippine counterpart trade claims of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

Politics

19 h. ago China and Philippines trade accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguards and their Philippine counterparts accuse each other of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

Politics

21 h. ago 5 drones with ‘Chinese markings’ found in Philippine waters: navy official

The drones were used to collect data for various applications, including for ‘underwater warfare’, a Philippine navy spokesman said.

Politics

22 h. ago Chinese snack shop offers to transform placentas into health benefit pills for women

Outlet which grinds afterbirth together with ginseng to make ‘health promoting’ capsules subjected to official probe.

Science

32 h. ago Philippines vows ‘Super Bowl’ of exercises in coming Balikatan military drills with US

The exercises will feature ‘an interesting mix of equipment’, including the China-opposed Typhon missile system.

Events

33 h. ago Tech war: Huawei launches new AI architecture said to rival Nvidia’s products

Huawei’s alleged advancement points to the US-sanctioned company’s progress in achieving self-sufficiency in computing power.

Events

39 h. ago Manila says Google’s ‘West Philippine Sea’ label shows global support for its stance

A senator says the move by Google Maps proves the correctness of Manila’s policy to defend its sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea.

Politics

40 h. ago China AI unicorn Zhipu eyes IPO filing this year after DeepSeek’s success

The Beijing-based start-up, which is sanctioned by the US, has submitted pre-IPO documents on the mainland with plans to file for an IPO by October.

Politics

41 h. ago China driver on autopilot at 130 km/h filmed, passenger gets 70

Sleepy ride-hailing driver plays with his phone at high speeds while using drive-assistance technology as terrified passenger looks out for danger.

Politics

41 h. ago China driver on autopilot at 130 km/h filmed, passenger gets 70 US cent coupon compensation

Sleepy ride-hailing driver plays with his phone at high speeds while using drive-assistance technology as terrified passenger looks out for danger.

Politics

41 h. ago China driver on autopilot at 130km/h filmed, passenger gets 70 US cent coupon compensation

Sleepy ride-hailing driver plays with phone at high speeds while using drive-assistance technology as terrified passenger looks out for danger.

Politics

43 h. ago What turns breast cancer cells aggressive? Chinese team may have found the key

Findings could open up new avenue for precision therapy for the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women that killed 670,000 in 2022 alone.

Politics

46 h. ago ‘Beauty pageant’: Thai transgender women seek publicity at military lottery exercise

Annual event mixes anxiety with celebration, one potential soldier holds amulet in mouth in hope of avoiding draft.

Events

50 h. ago US Treasury chief holds out hope for China tariff deal, warns duties 'not a joke'

US Treasury chief holds out hope for China tariff deal, warns duties 'not a joke'  Reuters

Events