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Chinese and French presidents tackle cognac tariffs in phone call: Macron
French leader says fair competition is key and both sides agreed to move faster to resolve their trade dispute.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:
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Labubu, Molly toys put spotlight on Hong Kong culture in Shenzhen festival
Camel, Red A also among 12 local brands being showcased at city’s booth at the China Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Do Lady Gaga’s Singapore shows signal end to ticket-buying mayhem, slow demand?
Demand for resale tickets for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem concerts is lukewarm, compared with the Taylor Swift and Coldplay shows, analysts say.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Sri Lanka’s neutrality strained as India-Pakistan tensions rise after Kashmir attacks
As a small state lodged between superpowers, Sri Lanka cannot afford to take sides in the India-Pakistan conflict, analysts say.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Asian markets shudder on US national debt fears
Asian equities tumbled Thursday (May 22) as investors absorbed a stark message from Washington: America’s fiscal burden is ballooning and the impact is rippling across the Pacific. The sell-off wasn’t isolated. From Tokyo to Mumbai, regional benchmarks turned red, tracking Wall Street’s plunge as anxiety surged over a proposed US budget bill that could hugely […] The post Asian markets shudder on US national debt fears...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong groups call for review of imported worker policy amid job losses
Recent survey finds 52.5 per cent of restaurant workers reported losing their jobs after Lunar New Year, with percentage of imported labour trebling.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US and China must continue talks, avoid ‘economic nationalism’: former top diplomat
South Korea’s former foreign minister urges powers to ‘inject stability’ into ties, warns against ‘retreat into isolationism’.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Philippines’ Marcos revamps cabinet in ‘bold reset’ after midterms setback
The move signals a push for greater accountability and results within the administration, analysts note.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Norway cabin owner sleeps on as cargo ship runs aground outside
None of the container ship’s 16 crew members were injured in the incident, the cause of which is being investigated by Norwegian police.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong developer CK Asset set to weather ‘stress test’ conditions, chairman says
The group is financially healthy and has a war chest to cope with unforeseen events as Hong Kong endures a ‘stress test’, Victor Li says.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Tech war: Malaysia walks back from AI project with Huawei as tech giant denies chip exports
The Malaysian AI project grabbed attention amid intensifying tech rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Chinese scientists prove US Air Force’s Mach 16 engine concept ‘feasible’
Chinese scientists announce successful ground test of hypersonic engine powered by jet fuel simulating Mach 8 flight conditions.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Trump’s coming currency war has Asia in its sights
TOKYO – Asia’s latest bull market is in wishful thinking as governments around the region believe that they can avoid an epic currency clash with Donald Trump’s White House. Officials in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing and elsewhere claim to have it on good authority that they can keep their exchange rates separate from US tariff negotiations. […] To continue reading, please log in to your AT+ Premium account. Not yet a member?...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Steel bar bribery case at CK Asset project in Hong Kong: timeline of events
The nearly 3,000-flat development in Kwun Tong has been mired in controversy even before concerns over steel rebar works.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Education University of Hong Kong to nearly double master’s admissions to 5,000
President of EdU reveals intake in coming academic year will be nearly twice of previous 2,700 and rake in total gross income of HK$800 million.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong motorists to get digital traffic, parking fines from next month
Residents will receive tickets for parking violations or traffic offences via email or SMS, in move police say will improve efficiency.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Services fully resume on MTR’s Tseung Kwan O line after 5-hour suspension
MTR Corporation says disruption caused by a displaced overhead cable component in a tunnel section, which led to a short circuit.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:TikTok shuts down ‘covert influence networks’ targeting Philippines midterm elections
The social media platform said the networks created fake accounts “to amplify narratives favouring certain politicians”.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:China diving queen Quan Hongchan trains 8 hours daily to overcome development challenges
Her recent fitness story garnered 43 million views on a single social media platform.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Another DeepSeek? Chinese quant fund publishes paper on AI training breakthrough
Goku says in a paper submitted to the ‘AI Olympics’ that its training method is superior to those adopted by DeepSeek, OpenAI.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong authorities to revoke contractor’s licence over safety record
Aggressive Construction Company linked to three incidents resulting in five fatalities, including a fallen crane that killed three workers in 2022.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Chinese scientist behind supercomputer in orbit urges collaborative use of AI in space
Space has once again become the frontier of scientific exploration, and AI should be part of it, says Zhejiang Lab director Wang Jian.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Europe’s clash with China on EVs not ‘existential’, former EU official says
Trump is pushing Europe and China to cooperate more closely despite disagreements, according to former trade negotiator.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Are Yuan-based Stablecoins China’s Next Move in Global Digital Finance?
Beijing may now be poised to explore its own version of the stable digital currencies as a strategic counterbalance to Washington’s stablecoin dominance.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Crunch time for Japan as tariffs, elections loom
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Crunch time for Japan as tariffs, elections loom Scott Foster analyzes Japan’s precarious economic and political position ahead of its July Upper House election as the country grapples with domestic inflation, a weakening yen, and […] The post Crunch time for Japan as tariffs, elections loom appeared first on...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Indian Air Force close to becoming a near-space power
As the nature of warfare evolves, so too must the capabilities of those entrusted with defending national sovereignty. For the Indian Air Force (IAF), this means looking beyond traditional airspace and venturing into the largely untapped domain of near space—a strategic zone stretching from 20 to 100 kilometers above the Earth’s surface. This region, often […] The post Indian Air Force close to becoming a near-space...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:When capital is an engine of humanity’s collapse
On paper, the global financial system was built to allocate capital toward the most productive uses. But in practice, it has often become a force that funds collapse, with growing speed and sophistication. We now live in an era where capital has lost its moral compass, accelerating the very crises it claims to mitigate and […] The post When capital is an engine of humanity’s collapse appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:'National treasure': S Korea cheers Son Heung-min after Tottenham win
Son, who was described as a "national treasure" led the team to its first silverware in 17 years.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Golden Dome: real missile defense or grand strategic bluff?
Echoing Ronald Reagan’s “Star Wars” and reviving Cold War fears, US President Donald Trump’s US$175 billion Golden Dome missile defense initiative is being billed as America’s ultimate defense. But will Trump’s big-ticket plan offer real protection against Chinese, Russian and North Korean long-range missiles or is the Golden Dome more Trumpian political theater? Modeled loosely […] The post Golden Dome: real missile...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:High and rising political price of China’s UK investments
One major consequence of the UK government’s resistance to rejoining the European single market is that it is forced to go around the world seeking trade deals and investment. Recently, the government has boasted of successful arrangements with India and the US and of some new agreements with the EU. But it has also found […] The post High and rising political price of China’s UK investments appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:North Korea's Kim slams 'serious accident' at warship launch
The failed launch "severely damaged the dignity and pride of our nation in an instant," says the North Korean leader.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:US Commerce Department Gets Green Light for Southeast Asian Solar Tariffs
The U.S. solar industry has been "materially injured" by a flood of cheap panels and components from four Southeast Asian nations, a key trade body has ruled.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Thailand’s Finance Minister Says It Wants Fair Trade Relationship With Washington
Like many Asian governments, Bangkok has announced a number of trade concessions while taking steps to reduce its overall reliance on the American market.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:UK to sign Chagos deal with Mauritius
The US and UK will maintain a key military base on the island for 99 years, under the multi-billion pound deal.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Illegal entry from mainland China raises alarms about Taiwan’s maritime security
Man reportedly enters Taiwan by sea and travels around island for over a month, exposing loopholes amid ‘grey-zone’ threats from Beijing.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: