What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
China's April industrial profits grow at fastest in more than two yearsChina's industrial profits saw a significant jump in April, the fastest since November 2023. This growth is largely fueled by strong export...
China's Xiaomi Q1 profit sinks 43% on higher memory chip costsXiaomi's first-quarter net profit saw a significant 43% drop. High memory chip costs pressured its smartphone sales. The company is investi...
Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
Harvard faculty enacts cap on A-grades as students push backHarvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A-grades awarded in undergraduate courses. Starting in 2027, a maximum of 20% ...
Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s declineChinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements ...
Nvidia stocks: Why are Nvidia shares rising?Nvidia reports results on Wednesday, as an exceptionally strong first quarter for U.S. corporate profit growth winds down.
Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new salesTaiwan's deputy foreign minister emphasized that U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace. This comes after President Trump expressed...
Wall Street Week Ahead: Nvidia, retailer reports to shed light on AI boom, consumer spendingStock markets are reaching new highs. Investors are watching for Nvidia's earnings report this week. This will show the strength of the art...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Hang a sheep’s head to sell...' Life lessons on deception, false advertising, hypocrisy and why one should not easily believe promises or pleasant appearancesChinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of the idiom “Hang a sheep’s head to sell dog meat.” The story explores deception, false ad...
Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry AsiaIran war news: Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are pushing consumers in Asia towards rooftop solar power. In the Philippines, insta...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beware a dagger hidden in...' Life lessons on human nature, friendship, success and why is it crucial to be wary of deceitful people with malicious intentionsChinese proverb of the day focuses on the idiom “Beware a dagger hidden in a smile.” The proverb explains lessons about deception, trust, a...
Bull's-eye: Anand Mahindra shares proud moment of Indian archers beating host China for World Cup gold. WatchIndia's women's recurve archery team clinched a dramatic gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage II in Shanghai, defeating hosts China in...
India stun Korea, China in recurve as Li Mengqi shines at Archery World Cup ShanghaiIndia's women archers achieved a significant victory at the Shanghai Archery World Cup. They defeated top teams in the recurve event. China...
Deepika Kumari leads Indian recurve archery team to dramatic World Cup goldIndia's Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod secured the women's recurve team gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2. They defeat...
MediaTek hires former TSMC executive to boost AI chip packagingChip designer MediaTek has appointed former TSMC executive Douglas Yu as a part-time adviser. This move strengthens MediaTek's advanced pac...