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Is the ‘Trump shock’ the end of dollar hegemony?
A bear market for the US dollar is overdue but that doesn’t mean the dominant reserve currency should – or could – be replaced any time soon.
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Kawasaki is developing a robot to be ridden like a horse
Kawasaki has recently revealed its computer-generated concept for the Corleo, a “robotic horse.” The video shows the automated equine galloping through valleys, crossing rivers, climbing mountains and jumping over crevasses. The Corleo promises a high-end robotic solution to provide a revolutionary mobility experience. Kawasaki’s current motorbikes are constrained to roads, paths and trails, but a […] The post Kawasaki...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong hotel accounting manager jailed for 6 years over HK$26 million fraud
39-year-old used stolen funds from the Four Seasons Hotel to purchase a HK$5.88 million flat in Tseung Kwan O and luxury Porsche sports car.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:A month after ‘Liberation Day,’ how has the world responded to Trump’s trade war?
China retaliated with strong measures against Washington’s record-high tariffs, but other countries have preferred a softer approach.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Ant Group showcases its top AI researchers in bid to woo graduates in tight talent market
Ant’s recruitment of top AI talent comes as other Chinese Big Tech firms have embarked on hiring sprees for AI scientists and researchers.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Indonesian city considers China-style boot camps after youth crime surge
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi proposed the idea in response to a recent increase in youth crimes, such as drug use and violence, in Depok city.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Nasi lemak, beef rendang prices soar as food inflation bites Malaysians
New data shows prices for popular meals outpacing official inflation and wage growth.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Thai prosecutors drop royal insult charge against US academic
The long-time Southeast Asia politics scholar in Thailand was arrested last month under the kingdom’s strict lèse-majesté laws.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong Labour Day drone show leaves buzzing spectators in festive mood
The 12-minute show featured 1,000 drones weaving through the skies above Victoria Harbour in colourful tributes to local festivals.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:How far will Hong Kong’s minimum wage rise of 5.25% go in helping workers?
The Post explores how authorities arrived at HK$42.10 per hour and what it means for workers such as cleaners and security guards.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China’s ex-trade negotiator takes lesser role as Trump tariff war heats up
Wang Shouwen, formerly No 2 at Ministry of Commerce, moves to less prestigious position, indicating he may be winding down his career.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Vietnam War: reckoning with the past, not just celebrating it
The parades are over. TikTok videos of marching bands and fighter jets have made their rounds, and Vietnam has officially marked 50 years since the end of the war. In Ho Chi Minh City, crowds lined the streets in celebration. Across the country — and even in parts of the diaspora — this anniversary was […] The post Vietnam War: reckoning with the past, not just celebrating it appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Japanese police arrest man for ploughing his car into children
The seven children, who had been on their way home from school, were injured and rushed to hospital but all remained conscious.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Indian students rethink US study plans amid visa turmoil and safety concerns
Analysts say universities in Europe, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as some local institutions stand to benefit.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:DeepSeek’s Prover maths-solving model fuels speculation about next-gen R2 progress
The Prover-V2 release has captured attention online, with many on social media wondering what it means for the start-up’s next reasoning model.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Top China influencer falsely accuses boss of sexual harassment to exit contract, loses lawsuit
Cosplaying blogger with 33 million online followers banned from social media, ordered to pay US$82,000, make public apology.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Mainland tourists treat their taste buds in Hong Kong, from egg waffles to fish balls
They use social media platforms such as RedNote and Dianping to find the best Hong Kong street food and recommended restaurants in city.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Singapore's ruling party pulls out all stops online to woo youth
The People's Action Party has upped its social media game this election to attract young voters - will it succeed?
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:With gold demand at 9-year high, price tipped to stay strong amid Trump tariff anxiety
First-quarter demand up 1 per cent to 1,206 tonnes as World Gold Council highlights uncertainty premiums associated with US assets.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Greater Bay Airlines cancels Hong Kong-bound flight from Taipei after bird strike
Airline apologises and says it cancelled flight HB704’s return journey on Wednesday night to conduct safety checks.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:How Trump made Japan’s yen great again
TOKYO – As Donald Trump makes recessions great again and the dollar a has-been, Japan’s yen is developing a safe-haven halo faster than Tokyo’s policymakers would like. The extent to which the US president’s trade war is slamming confidence in dollar assets can be seen in the Japanese currency’s roughly 10% rally so far this year, trading today at around 144. The yen’s rally has also forced the Bank of Japan to abandon...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s East Dam buzzes with mainland Chinese tourists during ‘golden week’
Police officers and staff members from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department guard the hotspot to maintain order.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:As markets recover from Trump tariff shock, how long will new normal last?
While calm may have been restored for now, the fact is that Trump’s flip-flops have caused fundamental damage to the global economy.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Fake Japanese police uniform, reportedly from China, sparks real-life crime concerns
Concerns have arisen over images of a man wearing a realistic Japanese police uniform, suggesting a risk of impersonating an officer, which is illegal in Japan.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China’s new private sector law takes aim at ‘profit-driven’ enforcement
Full text of legislation gives more weight to addressing long-standing complaints about cross-regional enforcement.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police arrest man over scams involving impersonation of mainland officers
20-year-old suspect allegedly targeted victims in at least eight telephone scams last month, swindling them out of HK$1.36 million.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Ahead of election, Gina Rinehart wants Australia to stop worrying about Trump, copy Doge
The mining magnate tells Australia to follow Trump’s policies: cut government costs, boost defence spending and fossil fuel investments.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:No winners, all losers in US-China trade war
The United States and China remain in a standoff in their tariff war. Neither side appears willing to budge. After US President Donald Trump imposed massive 145% tariffs on Chinese imports in early April, China retaliated with its own tariffs of 125% on US goods. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said this week it’s up […] The post No winners, all losers in US-China trade war appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Pakistan Weighs Its Options, as India Readies For War
Pakistan’s defense minister has invoked its weapons of last resort, issuing a thinly-veiled reminder of its nuclear deterrent.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:50 Years After Cambodia’s Cataclysm, It’s Time to Invest in Frontline Justice
Civil society groups have helped push the country's judiciary in the direction of greater accountability. They are in dire need of international support.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US missiles fall short in long-range game with China
The US is arming up for a Pacific missile race but China may already be playing on a larger board. Last month, the US Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) unveiled legislation stating that the US Army will receive significant funding boosts for medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) programs under […] The post US missiles fall short in long-range game with China appeared...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Thailand Protests Moody’s Decision to Downgrade Its Economic Outlook to ‘Negative’
The ratings agency says that the recently announced U.S. tariffs "risk aggravating the trend decline in the country's potential growth.”
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:With Lavish Parade, Vietnam Marks 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon
The event marked the fall of the U.S.-backed Republic of Vietnam and paved the way for the nation's unification under communist rule.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:No China talks under way, Trump trade chief says, but other deals are close
Negotiations are with India are not ‘finish-line close’, however, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:UK university to research possible menstrual cycle link to knee injuries
The Fifa-funded study comes after an alarming rise in career-threatening knee injuries in women’s football.
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