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AI power play: who, how and now of the tech changing everything
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen rapid growth, transforming industries and daily life. From chatbots to advanced generative models, AI’s capabilities continue to expand, driven by powerful companies investing heavily in research and development. “The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone,” […] The post AI power play:...
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Australia to reclaim strategic Darwin port from Chinese ownership amid rising security fears
The Port of Darwin, under a 99-year lease to Chinese firm Landbridge, is a strategic asset on Australia’s northern coast and home to a US base.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Ukraine war: 9 children killed in Russian strike near playground in Zelensky’s hometown
Russia’s Ministry of Defence said it conducted a precision missile strike on a restaurant where commanders and Western instructors were meeting.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Only 1 in 10 Hong Kong non-government workers enjoys flexible schedules: survey
One expert says ‘traditional belief’ persists over long hours and physical presence being ‘key indicators of dedication and productivity’.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Deconstructing art: as China’s iconic Dafen village reels, AI takes orders from artists
Dafen once supplied over half the world’s oil paintings – then the global economic crisis, pandemic and China’s housing downturn took their toll – and now comes AI.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Malaysia’s rail port project targets a European trade corridor shake-up
Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk-Sam Altman fight over OpenAI overhaul set for March trial
A US federal judge called for an expedited trial on the ‘core’ claim from Musk’s 2024 lawsuit that OpenAI’s restructuring plan is unlawful.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Tokyo to transform congested Ginza motorway into New York High Line-inspired green space
To promote a walkable city, Tokyo is converting a clogged motorway into a green pedestrian space, inspired by New York’s High Line.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:In Myanmar, a heartless junta deepens earthquake despair with ‘collective punishment’
As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Trump posts video purportedly showing deadly Yemen strike: ‘oops’
The black-and-white footage apparently depicts dozens of Houthi fighters being killed in a US attack.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's president is out - but he leaves behind a polarised country
A pro-Yoon fringe movement, stoked by right-wing YouTubers, has become more energised and extreme.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Why Trump tariffs could make sports gear made in Asia pricier – for Americans
Hong Kong economists expect pain for US consumers, with likes of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hoka making goods in China or Southeast Asia.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Could Trump tariffs open window of opportunity for China to improve ties with Vietnam?
The ‘very damaging’ move could take a heavy toll on the country and may prompt Hanoi to move to boost economic ties with its neighbour.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs
The launch of the highly anticipated gaming console is likely to be affected by heavy duties on products made in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:How Hong Kong can reimagine its greatest asset: people’s homes
The city badly needs new revenue sources, and selling public housing units to tenants offers a better solution than painful cuts or new taxes.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:In rare break with Trump, Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk ‘bloodbath’ for Republicans
The Texas lawmaker fears the economic fallout will help Democrats reclaim the House or even flip the Senate in next year’s midterm elections.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:US pressures Argentina’s Milei to scrap currency swap accord with China
Trump adviser says Washington would withhold support for Buenos Aires loan request to IMF if it reinforces China’s ‘position’ in Argentina.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Trump hits golf course as stock market plummets for a 2nd straight day over tariffs
The US president shared a TikTok video that claimed he was crashing the stock market on purpose as part of a ‘secret game’.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Prince Andrew sent China’s Xi Jinping birthday letter every year, spy case documents say
The files feature in a legal challenge by businessman Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK on the grounds he was a suspected Chinese spy.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Taking Stock of China’s Polar Fleet
China’s maritime capabilities in the Arctic remain limited, but domestic research activities suggest a concerted effort to strengthen its presence in the polar regions.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Trump says Vietnam willing to cut tariffs on US goods to ‘zero’ to reach deal
The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Ronin the rat sets new landmine-sniffing record
Ronin, a giant African pouched rat, is the first rodent to uncover more than 100 mines in Cambodia.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Scale of Myanmar's loss is clearer one week after the quake
More than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquake and the toll is expected to rise.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:How the scale of Myanmar's loss is clearer one week after the quake
More than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquake and the toll is expected to rise.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:US Fed chair warns tariffs likely to push up inflation as Trump urges rate cuts
Powell’s comments suggest the Fed is in no rush to cut its benchmark lending rate from its current elevated level of between 4.25 and 4.5 per cent.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:What if you build it, and they don’t come?
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. What if you build it, and they don’t come? David Goldman analyzes the sharp decline in US tech stocks, attributing it not to US tariffs or a slowing economy but to growing investor skepticism over […] The post What if you build it, and they don’t come? appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Number of deals involving non-local homebuyers in Hong Kong more than triples
Non-locals took part in 2,997 residential property deals in 2024-25, compared with 700 deals in 2023-24, official data shows.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Does China’s ‘epic response’ to Trump tariffs signal end of hopes for meaningful talks?
Beijing offered a series of concessions in Trump’s first term, but has hit back with tariffs of its own in response to his latest measures.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Thai arrest warrant issued for US academic under ban on insulting royalty
Paul Chambers, a university lecturer, to face police interview on Tuesday under lese-majeste and computer crime laws.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:UK comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Brand, 50, faces one count of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two of sexual assault.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:With tensions rising in Taiwan, civil defence becomes a high-wire act
Recalling ‘White Terror’ martial law, many regard government-backed civil defence sceptically even as Taipei moves to bolster readiness.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:US market extends drop as strong jobs report fails to soothe tariff fears
The S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq 100 Index futures sank as China imposed a 34 per cent tariff on all American imports.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Tariffs and Inflation for the US, Disruption for Indian Supply Chains
India must work at making India great as opposed to bending over backwards to help Trump in Making America Great Again.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Seoul’s pivot after Yoon’s removal could prove a win for China
The Constitutional Court’s finalization of the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on April 4 has sent shockwaves through the Korean Peninsula and beyond. With opposition leader Lee Jae-myung now favored to win the presidency in a likely snap election, South Korea stands at a geopolitical crossroads – precariously perched between its democratic […] The post Seoul’s pivot after Yoon’s removal could prove...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Secret to Trump’s ‘crazy’ tariffs, accidental ambassador IShowSpeed: SCMP daily highlights
From US commitment to the one-China policy to the militarisation of space, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
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