Why is Zhongji unveiling US$1.2 billion in buy-backs before its Hong Kong debut?
Zhongji Innolight’s buy-back plan – worth as much as 8 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion) in the run-up to its offshore…
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Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China
Advanced technologies now account for around one in every six valid invention patents in China, according to official…
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Lenovo Capital takes aim at robotics, coding agents in ‘sniper’ AI investment strategy
The venture capital arm of Lenovo Group is doubling down on artificial intelligence for the next industrial cycle,…
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A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest
Beijing has launched a drone research hub in Tibet near Mount Everest in an effort to exploit its high-altitude…
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Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos
An American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is set to dock in Da Nang this week, in a visit analysts say shows the…
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Having babies in space; China’s first Fields Medal winners: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you…
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Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB wait
Singapore has signalled stability in the public housing market by scrapping a 15-month waiting period that barred…
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Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite believing she ‘may be killed’
Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina said she was determined to return to her country by December…
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Spurned by the US, African students turn to China for a university degree
International students once saw US colleges as a gateway to a world-class education and career head start but shifting…
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Delhi leads EV charge in India’s clean air push but not everyone goes with flow
In an affluent neighbourhood in New Delhi, electric vehicle charging stations near a popular shopping area were busy…
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Chinese passenger takes wheel as driver collapses from severe pain, rushing him to hospital
When a ride-hailing driver suddenly experienced severe stomach pain and requested his passenger to take over the wheel…
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China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic sales
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart International ramped up its global expansion on Wednesday by opening a new store on…
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‘Take sides’? Malaysia insists on conditional neutrality amid US-China tech rivalry
Malaysia is finding it increasingly difficult to stay neutral in the US-China rivalry as the superpowers lock horns…
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Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties in rare speech at PLA anniversary event
A senior Pentagon official on Tuesday said US-China military communication was “stronger than it has been in years”,…
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Asian scam gangs snare educated English speakers with fake job ads: UN agency
The UN’s migration agency is warning that criminal networks have been trafficking hundreds of thousands of people –…
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Death toll in Japan quake rises to 18 as rescuers comb through rubble
Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping centre and collapsed houses looking for trapped…
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EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’
The European Union’s upgraded partnership with the Philippines signals the bloc’s intent to diversify its Indo-Pacific…
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China has 6 of world’s 10 most innovative humanoid robot start-ups: report
China is widening its lead over the United States in the race to develop humanoid robots, with Chinese firms accounting…
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HSBC to relocate senior executive to Hong Kong amid pivot to Asia: sources
HSBC Holdings will relocate its group chief people and governance officer, Aileen Taylor, from London to Hong Kong…
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US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols
The United States has released a rare photo of the American and Taiwanese coastguards operating together at sea, as…
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AI competition heats up as US targets Southeast Asia’s public sector
Washington’s new AI Spark initiative to promote American artificial intelligence systems in Southeast Asia’s public…
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Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
An 18-year-old Chinese girl recently lost her last living relative as she embarks on her university journey, yet she…
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Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?
Beijing should step in to fill the global “vacuum” in rules on artificial intelligence as a Chinese AI model opens up a…
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South Korean scientists solve 250-year-old dementia-linked brain mystery
Researchers in South Korea say they have finally worked out how the brain flushes away waste – offering a clearer…
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Shanghai Clearing House targets global growth with expanded offshore yuan push
China is pushing a new model to boost international sales of its domestic bonds, with the Shanghai Clearing House…
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US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced bans on imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, citing threats…
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Can China and Indonesia’s strong financial ties withstand ‘resource nationalism’?
Back in 2009, when China’s economy was expanding at about twice today’s pace, a little-known private firm made a quiet…
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang meets US officials as scrutiny grows over China chip access
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang is meeting US officials and lawmakers in Washington this week amid reports that its…
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Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny
China’s emergence as a global biotechnology innovation hub has become a source of strategic concern in the United…
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Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bank
Singapore’s economic growth should remain firm in the second half of 2026 although a major uncertainty is the…
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The Philippines, sovereignty and the Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how US’ Helberg sees it
The struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions…
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Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
Malaysian police have raided 32 premises hosting online scam activities in Forest City in the state of Johor,…
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China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’
Beijing has tightened its rules on the sale of military equipment to ban its sale through unauthorised channels. “In…
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India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal a deeper social mobility crisis
India’s latest youth protests began after examination papers were leaked. They could ultimately be seen as a referendum…
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‘Micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians? Bali run club controversy revives concerns
A running club in Bali’s expatriate hub of Canggu has become the latest flashpoint in an enduring debate over whether…
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