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Political Parties Proliferate in Post-Hasina Bangladesh

The burst of new parties signals yearning for change. Yet, history teaches us that enthusiasm alone cannot dismantle entrenched systems.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China gives glimpse of Fujian aircraft carrier’s catapult technology in action

CCTV shows brief footage of electromagnetic launch system while warning its complexity will mean longer sea trials.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

India, UK clinch landmark trade deal in shadow of Trump’s tariffs

The agreement between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies – London’s most significant post-Brexit deal – concluded after three years of negotiations.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US trade deficit surged in March and China imports sank before Trump’s tariff roll-out

Companies front-loaded shipments amid signs that more goods from the mainland are being routed through third countries, official data shows.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What’s the Caste Census That India’s PM Modi Agreed to Under Opposition Pressure?

A caste census will lead to demands for reservations in jobs and education proportional to the population share. Hindu upper castes are anxious that their share will shrink.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China cuts need for feed seed as food security campaign ramps up

As global trade becomes less certain, China plans to reduce the proportion of grain in its animal feed – particularly imported soybeans.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

To Lam – the pragmatic leader putting Vietnam on the geostrategic map

Little is known about Lam’s rise but he is already proving a deft diplomat and guardian of his country’s interest.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How China became central to Russia’s Victory Day parade

Russia may have hoped to send the message that it is not isolated but the event’s list of expected attendees is not entirely convincing.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Pony.ai, Uber to offer robotaxis in Middle East in push into new markets

Partnership will help both parties explore new markets in the Middle East and other international markets, according to statement.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kong’s private yacht projects

However, critics warn new ‘small-scale’ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US tests AI-driven combat drones as it competes with China to develop ‘loyal wingmen’

Pentagon announces trials of YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A prototypes – the first unmanned US military aircraft to receive fighter designations.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper conduct with students, a 5-year high

Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Australia Rejected the Liberal Party

The 2025 election brought an almost wholesale rejection of the Liberal Party in the country’s urban areas. Where does the party go from here?

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hong Kong’s April property deals jump to 5-month high as buyers dived in on stamp duty cut

Real estate sales rose 9.8 per cent to HK$50.1 billion involving 7,229 new homes, lived-in abodes, offices, shops, car parking slots and industrial space.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US

While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China avoiding ‘disruptive’ de-dollarisation despite US trade war, report says

Findings come as some analysts have raised the spectre of China selling off its US Treasury-issued assets amid worsening bilateral ties.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Can India navigate US-China trade tensions to boost green economy growth?

Reliance on Chinese inputs and shifting global trade rules could complicate India’s efforts to reach its climate targets, analysts warn.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong to offer ‘tailored guidance’ for specialist tech firms seeking IPOs

The Technology Enterprises Channel aims to assist innovative firms raise funds, as outlined in Paul Chan’s budget speech in February.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

DeepSeek tech is ‘clever’ but hype is ‘overblown’, Anthropic co-founder says

Jack Clark, a former journalist turned AI policy expert, said DeepSeek ‘might become a closer competitor’ if it had access to more computing resources.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Desert Prince’ combats desertification in China by planting trees in arid regions

Wang Jin’s unique appearance, characterised by mismatched eyes – one dark, the other cloudy grey – adds to his story.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Indonesian bus crash claims 12 lives, including 2 children, after apparent brake failure

The bus sped out of control on a downhill road and overturned after the brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong teacher jailed for 2 months over installing camera in school washroom

Kwok Tsz-kit was arrested last year after cleaner at girls’ school found hidden camera and uncovered recordings of two victims.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese, EU leaders agree to deepen ties amid Trump pressure, in anniversary exchanges

Two sides are seeing a broader thaw in relations, with Beijing also confirming that it has lifted sanctions on European Parliament members.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese father turns truck into ‘castle’ for daughter’s birthday surprise

He decorated the back of his vehicle with balloons and lights.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

From tourism to spending, Labour Day data sends mixed message on China’s economic activity

The five-day holiday saw a sharp rise in tourism, and consumers took advantage of a trade-in programme, as China leans more heavily on its domestic market.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hamas says ‘no sense’ in holding truce talks, accuses Israel of ‘hunger war’ in Gaza

Hamas said it is no longer pursuing truce talks due to Israel’s plans to displace residents in Gaza, and called for global intervention to address the humanitarian crisis.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Bangladesh’s Sisyphean Battle With Its Past

Jamaat and Awami League leaders should face trial for the alleged crimes they committed in 1971 and 2024, respectively.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Philippines-US drone drill signals rising threat in South China Sea of unmanned weapons

The drill involving two counter-drone systems comes after China’s reported use of drones in the disputed South China Sea in recent months.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Is N Korea cranking out tanks to help Russia in Ukraine?

North Korea may be ramping up tank production in the next possible step of its quid pro quo assistance to Russia in the Ukraine war. Multiple media outlets this month reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a major tank production facility, emphasizing the urgent need to modernize the country’s armored forces with […] The post Is N Korea cranking out tanks to help Russia in Ukraine? appeared first on...

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

China knows how to produce. The next test is whether it can consume

After a decade of boosting productivity, China’s Politburo has sent its clearest signal yet that it is focusing on consumption.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Parsing Indonesia’s Border Diplomacy Strategy

A close analysis of Jakarta's Extended Continental Shelf submissions reveals a flexible and strategic approach to its maritime borders.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Gateway to Corruption: Cambodia’s Education-Crime Nexus

Some private educational institutions have established ties to corrupt tycoons and crime-linked entities, while the public system is reliant on philanthropy – often from those very same sources.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

'We were happy to be invited', only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court

Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Sean Turnell on Myanmar’s Star-crossed Economic Reforms

"Had the coup not occurred I have no doubt that Myanmar would have made real progress in catching up to its peers and neighbors."

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump risks falling into an ‘airpower trap’ in Yemen

In the first 100 days of his second term, US President Donald Trump has shown a willingness to lean on airpower when his administration decides that military force is necessary abroad. So far, the second Trump administration has launched limited airstrikes in Somalia and carried out a weekslong air campaign against the Iranian-aligned Houthis who […] The post Trump risks falling into an ‘airpower trap’ in Yemen...

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times