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The Rumored Chinese Submarine Transfer from Thailand to Cambodia Is Unfounded
In recent weeks, Bangkok's troubled submarine acquisition plans have been subject to an explosive rumor.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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How Vietnam’s Communist Party Manipulates History for Political Gain
Hanoi's myth of reconciliation strengthens its political control while allowing it to reap the economic benefits of engagement with overseas Vietnamese communities.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:China’s Origin Quantum upgrades its software for chip debugging
A Chinese quantum computer maker has recently upgraded its self-developed quantum computing control system (QCCS) to improve debugging, a process to improve the performance of its machines. The Hefei-based Origin Quantum, or Benyuan Quantum, has launched its fourth-generation QCCS, Benyuan Tianji 4.0, which supports more than 500 qubits, according to the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering […] The post China’s Origin...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US warship’s New Zealand visit a sign of ‘deep ties’ amid Trump-era uncertainty
New Zealand has committed to US$7.1 billion in defence spending over the next four years in response to rising global tensions.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Plot against Diem in a house divided: Washington, Langley, Saigon
These materialsare reproduced fromwww.nsarchive.orgwith the permission of the National Security Archive. Washington, DC, May 22, 2025–Early in the morning of October 7, 1963, the top leadership of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) gathered in the office of the director of central intelligence (DCI) to discuss the brewing crisis in South Vietnam and America’s role in […] The post Plot against Diem in a house...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:AI hardware start-ups get fresh boost in Shenzhen with launch of US$1 billion funds
The Shenzhen government has launched funds of 5 billion yuan and 2 billion yuan dedicated to AI and robotics start-ups at the city’s AI expo.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Homebound: The Indian film that got a nine-minute ovation at Cannes
The film, shot in India's rural North, follows two men from the Muslim and Dalit communities who form a bond.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:‘It’s unsafe’: why Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa is failing to lure wealthy Chinese
Chinese investors are unfazed by the visa’s US$5 million price tag, but have concerns about taxes, crime and the policy’s legality.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:A coffee by any other name: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy in South Korea
All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality".
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Israel blames Europe after embassy staff shot dead in US
Suspect Elias Rodriguez has been charged with the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, a couple planning to marry.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:With his ‘historic’ tour, Trump puts US power back in the Middle East
In reasserting the US in the centre of the Middle East’s strategic calculus, Trump also weakens the leverage and influence of Russia and China.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:G7 targets ‘excessive imbalances’ in global economy, eyes de minimis exemption
While China was not named, such references to non-market policies are often aimed at Beijing’s state subsidies and export-driven model.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Building Bridges With English: Mongolia’s Strategic Language Investment
The new Center of Excellence for English is expanding Mongolia's commitment to its second official language.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:China Is Gearing up for a Post-War Ukraine
China is quietly laying the groundwork for its involvement in Ukraine after a possible ceasefire or peace deal.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Citing China ‘activity’, Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Almost 6,800 enrollees expected to be affected as Homeland Security chief also accuses university of fostering antisemitism.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Rapper Kid Cudi tells court Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs broke into his house
Rapper says he also questioned Diddy about his car catching fire in his driveway after he started dating the hip-hop star’s ex-girlfriend.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:FCC votes to bar Chinese labs from testing US tech if they’ve been deemed security risks
About 75 per cent of US devices such as phones, cameras and computers are tested in facilities located in China.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:EU Proposes Security Partnership With Australia
It is too early to assess the benefits of an Australia-EU defense agreement to each side when so much hinges on the details.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Woman detained near CIA headquarters after guards open fire on her car
The incident came after two Israeli embassy staff were killed by a gunman in Washington, in what appeared to be an unconnected shooting.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:UK signs ‘essential’ Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, says China sought its ‘collapse’
Multibillion-dollar agreement for 99 years sees Britain keep control of military base on Diego Garcia jointly run with the US.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Xiaomi flexes chip prowess as new XRing O1 bests Apple’s A18 Pro in certain tests
The XRing O1’s launch marked the culmination of Xiaomi’s four-year-long journey to develop an advanced chip to rival those from Apple.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong should tap tourism data to fix ‘blind’ industry approach, lawmakers say
Some legislators raise questions over government’s tourism strategy and urge more detailed visitor data.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:How China-US Rivalry Reshaped South Korea’s Beauty Industry
South Korea’s cosmetics sector is a case study in navigating the market upheaval caused by China-U.S. competition.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Trump changed Biden’s AI chip rules. What now, will it affect China trade talks?
In tech supremacy battle, Trump undoes Biden-era rule, prompting warning that controls over Chinese chips may make their ecosystem stronger.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Two dead in fiery plane crash in California neighbourhood
The Cessna 550 slammed into the ground spewing burning jet fuel, destroying a home and setting over a dozen cars ablaze.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Trial begins for men accused of abusing young Hong Kong girl
Court hears how men, 53 and 71, assaulted girl during separate relationships with her mother, who is accused of perverting course of justice.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:China strikes new Asean trade deal, Beijing rebukes parcel fees: SCMP daily highlights
From China and Asean updating their free trade pact to Beijing’s strong words on EU handling fees, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:When India and Pakistan Went to War – Online
The rise of digital warriors adds a worrying dynamic to India-Pakistan conflict.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong customs seizes HK$28 million of undeclared cargo on Macau-bound ship
Dried shark fins, cosmetic injection vials, electronic products and e-cigarettes found in hold of intercepted vessel.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to host carnival at former Tiananmen vigil site for third straight year
One organiser of government-backed ‘Hometown Market’ says time and location aligns with previous years, no intention to overshadow anniversary.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Britain to start chemically castrating sex offenders
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said studies show that chemical castration can lead to a 60 per cent reduction in reoffending.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Why did Taiwan’s William Lai tone down his rhetoric on mainland China?
Lai omitted references to Beijing in a speech marking his first year in office this week, a change noted on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi lead China’s top-500 ranking of consumer brands, report finds
The rankings were based on domestic consumers’ online purchase behaviour, according to a Peking University report.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Wellington Koo, Taiwan’s Civilian Defense Minister: One Year in Review
Under the first civilian defense minister in decades, Taiwan's military is moving in the right direction. But lasting improvement will take time.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Chinese Premier Li Qiang set for joint meeting with Gulf and Southeast Asian states
Next week’s event, the first of its kind, offers Beijing a further opportunity to build support for its opposition to US tariffs.
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