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Bangkok airport apologises after clash with Chinese tourists at boarding gate

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has apologised for “inappropriate behaviour” following backlash over an employee making a slant-eyed gesture towards…

Indonesia’s Prabowo is happy to play mediator to both Koreas. But does North want him to?

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is keen to visit North Korea – a trip that could boost Jakarta’s diplomatic clout and allow it to act as a…

To lead Greater Bay Area integration, Hong Kong can look to San Francisco

Hong Kong’s first-ever five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) is out for public consultation. The section on the “development…

Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and products

A mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party has urged Washington to expand its cooperation list with Beijing rather than add to a restrictive…

Hong Kong tests thermal drones to catch illegal smoking at construction sites

Hong Kong labour authorities have begun testing an infrared thermal-imaging drone to detect heat sources and illegal smoking at construction sites,…

China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO, sources say

Chinese start-up X Square Robot has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, according to two sources familiar with…

Malaysian politics heads for reset as Malay nationalism surge threatens reform experiment

The door is fast closing on Malaysia’s reform experiment after nearly a decade of false starts and political intrigue, with Prime Minister Anwar…

Trump claims China is fuelling resistance to AI data centres in the US

US President Donald Trump has accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting…

Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration

Foreign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy…

BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would…