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How AI revolution is making a Chinese coal mine turn more profits than an investment bank

China’s Dahaize Mine is rewriting the playbook on how a coalfield operates as automation takes centre stage.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong probe finds cargo planes flew just 100 feet apart vertically

Expert says gap ‘very dangerous’ and well below normal 1,000 foot distance, as investigation describes incident as ‘serious’.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Eid celebrations in Indonesia and India face economic and political challenges

Eid ul-Fitr in Indonesia sees subdued celebrations due to soaring prices and economic strain, while Indian Muslims face political challenges amid festivities.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Kremlin says it’s working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he’s ‘angry’ with Putin

Trump’s “pissed off” stance has not derailed US-Russia talks, as the Kremlin confirmed work on Ukraine peace ideas and improved bilateral ties continues.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Apple chip engineer returns to China, joins Fudan University amid push for talent

Kong Long left Apple after seven years, following the recent return of M4 CPU engineer Wang Huanyu to China.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing bids adieu to ‘basic’ farmland with plan to supercharge soil, upgrade agriculture

When it’s basic farmland vs ‘well-facilitated’ farmland, the latter considerably outperforms in cost and yield.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Bangladesh Tilts Toward China as Its Lead Economic Partner

While Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China was significant, there were no major breakthroughs.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Perils of Ignoring the Taliban Regime’s Support for Terror Groups

While Pakistan is bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks emanating from Afghanistan, the threat is wider. Regional and global peace is in peril.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump’s ‘arrogant and appalling’ executive order targeting Smithsonian comes under fire

‘It’s a declaration of war,’ one historian says of Trump’s attempt to excavate ‘divisive ideology’ from the historic museum institution.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Greenpeace urges Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to improve sustainability

Green group estimate that 860,000 disposable items, including 510,000 paper cups, were used during Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Patrons bid farewell as Hong Kong’s Newport Theatre closes down after 20 years

Another operator, Golden Harvest Cinema, also announces it will close Whampoa branch in April.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Landmark in global research collaboration sealed by CityUHK and Cambridge

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A groundbreaking collaboration unveiled 31 March by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge spotlights a significant milestone towards more powerful global research. This partnership represents one of the most substantial collaborations at a postdoctoral level between Cambridge and an Asian university, with the...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nurses cling on to newborn babies during earthquake

Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar was also felt in Ruili, a border city in neighbouring China.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Bangladesh’s ‘remittance warriors’ deliver record US$3 billion boost

The surge in money being sent home by overseas workers is a vote of confidence in Muhammad Yunus’ transitional government, observers say.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Eye in the sky captures China’s Fujian aircraft carrier practising manoeuvres

Commercial satellite images appear to show the vessel during its seventh sea trial which is known to be under way in the Bohai Sea.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China doctor fired for stealing placentas from new mums, selling them as TCM ingredients

Trade in organ banned in China but punishment regime for crime not in place, online observers liken those who eat afterbirth to cannibals.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Lao Airlines cruising to first C909 – a milestone for the China-made aircraft

China’s aircraft manufacturer continues spreading its wings abroad with fresh deals to supply passenger jets to Asian neighbours.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong minister grilled over price of HK$330 million cross-border rail link

Lawmakers raise concerns over planned train route connecting Shenzhen’s Qianhai and Hong Kong’s Hung Shui Kiu under Northern Metropolis plan.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Great Game On: Shining light on the contest for Central Asia

The Founding Fathers advised Americans to steer clear of entangling alliances if they wished to preserve their newly acquired Republic. This may be news to some of our politicos but not to President Donald Trump. No US president has been leerier of the interventionist foreign policy bequeathed to us by Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt […] The post Great Game On: Shining light on the contest for Central Asia...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

How long until America Inc revolts on Trump?

I do not believe that Donald Trump is secretly a Russian plant, hired by the Kremlin to destroy America’s economy and global influence. But frustratingly, Trump’s actions are often indistinguishable from what he might do if hewerea foreign agent bent on destruction. Let’s take stock of some of his latest moves. First, there’s yet another […] The post How long until America Inc revolts on Trump? appeared first on Asia...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

'Nothing is left' - Myanmar's capital reels from earthquake

The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to bolster Manila's capacity to push back against Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Southeast Asia’s Growing Maritime Security Agenda Challenge

From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region's states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic competition while addressing comprehensive maritime security issues.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

In Laos, USAID Freeze Hampers Vital Bomb Removal Efforts

With its sweeping aid cuts, the Trump administration has effectively ended U.S. efforts to address a deadly legacy of the Vietnam War.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Death Toll from Myanmar Earthquake Tops 1,700 as Aftershocks Hit

The country's civil war has hampered relief efforts, while junta controls have made it hard to gauge the quake's impact in remote regions.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

PNG’s first ‘glassman’ sorcery conviction: can it ‘stop madness’ of mob justice?

After a horrific machete killing, a landmark ruling in Papua New Guinea aims to curb deadly sorcery accusations driven by jealousy and greed.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hutchison says it is evaluating a potential spin-off of its worldwide telecoms business

“From time to time, the [group] receives proposals and explores and evaluates opportunities that may be available,” Hutchison said in a statement.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why retirees are the future of China’s outbound tourism market

Over-65s make up a fast-growing segment of China’s vast outbound travel market – and they tend to be big spenders.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Oliver Stone to testify at US House panel JFK assassination files hearing

Director’s 1991 film JFK faced criticism for suggesting Kennedy’s death was result of high-level conspiracies. Stone will testify on Tuesday.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May: reports

Saudi Arabia has been taking a more prominent role in US foreign policy. News website Axios reported the trip on Sunday, citing US officials.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep

Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump wants India to buy US corn - but here's why it probably won't

India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia