As tensions rise between Beijing and Tokyo, analysts are assessing what economic measures China might consider in response to recent political frictions. Experts say Beijing is navigating a complex situation in which any retaliatory move must be weighed against the risk of undermining
The British government has softened its stance on tightening English language requirements for Hongkongers applying to settle in the United Kingdom through the British National Overseas pathway. Officials now say the proposed changes will undergo public consultation before any final decision is made,
China’s recent diplomatic moves have drawn attention after its ambassador to the United Nations publicly criticised Japan twice within four days over comments related to Taiwan. Analysts say Beijing’s choice to use the UN as its main platform reflects a strategic calculation about
French authorities have arrested four additional suspects as part of the ongoing investigation into last month’s high profile theft of imperial jewellery from the Louvre museum. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the new arrests on Tuesday, marking another significant development in a case
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says a major priority in the search for the next chair of the Federal Reserve is finding a leader who can simplify the way the central bank manages the country’s money markets. Speaking during an interview on CNBC
Jakarta has moved to prohibit the sale and consumption of dog, cat and bat meat in an effort to reduce the risk of rabies transmission, marking a significant policy shift for Indonesia’s capital and a major step welcomed by animal welfare groups. Governor
The Philippine military has addressed growing speculation about potential efforts to remove President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr from office, acknowledging that such plots are “not far fetched” but firmly rejecting fears that a coup is developing within the armed forces. The statement comes during
Tencent Cloud has entered a new collaboration with US based start up Cartesia to push forward the development of advanced voice artificial intelligence, marking a rare moment of cooperation between Chinese and American companies in a field often considered highly sensitive. The partnership
Alibaba Group Holding posted stronger than expected results for the September quarter, supported by rising demand for its cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. The company reported on Tuesday that revenue for the financial second quarter reached 247.8 billion yuan, equal to about
UBTech Robotics has announced a significant step forward in the commercial use of humanoid robots after securing a major deal to introduce its technology at border checkpoints between China and Vietnam. The company confirmed on Tuesday that it had signed an agreement worth
