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Singapore election: race, foreign meddling hot topics with hot seats too close to call
Singapore’s election sees cost of living and foreign interference take centre stage as PM warns against weakened government amid tight races.
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Chinese quantum computing firm tackles breast cancer screenings, drug design
Hefei-based Origin Quantum has demonstrated its computer’s ability to process medical imaging data ‘exponentially faster’ than classical machines.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:China’s high-power microwave gun fires 10,000 shots in test, proving new vacuum tech
Successful trials of gun that emits beams capable of attacking drones, missiles and more signal breakthrough in directed-energy weaponry.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s Health Sector Is a Success Story the World Can Learn From
Advancing health equity and promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:US farmers’ loss is Brazil’s gain as China diversifies soybean imports
With tariffs on US soybeans, most of China’s summer imports will come from Brazil, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s April outlook report.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:We need to talk about Trump’s war on the US Constitution
The US system of checks and balances hinges on an unspoken premise: that those who operate it at least respect the rule of law.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Lee Jae-myung Elected as DP’s Presidential Candidate
After setting a record for the share of votes received during the party’s primary elections, Lee aims to win the presidential election scheduled on June 3.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Russia’s Putin orders 72-hour Ukraine ceasefire in May to mark Victory Day
Kremlin said all combat operations will be suspended from May 8-10. Ukraine’s President Zelensky branded truce an ‘attempt at manipulation’.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Seres, Huawei’s carmaking partner, plans Hong Kong listing to fund global expansion
Chongqing-based Seres joins state-owned Chery Automobile and EV battery maker CATL in seeking to raise funds in Hong Kong.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:How China Hijacks the International Human Rights System
U.N. systems have played a crucial role in highlighting Beijing’s human rights abuses. Now China’s government is stacking these very bodies with its own mouthpieces.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:DeepSeek speculation swirls online over Chinese AI start-up’s much-anticipated R2 model
The latest speculation includes R2’s imminent launch and the new benchmarks that it set in terms of cost-efficiency and performance.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Taiwan tests defence, mass-casualty readiness as foreign observers look on
Envoys from Japan, Canada and Netherlands monitor unscripted training for disinformation attacks and psychological warfare.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Why Sandy Cay matters: Philippines and China stake rival claims in South China Sea dispute
Experts interpret Manila’s counter flag-raising as an effort to resist Beijing’s creeping jurisdiction.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Modi’s Saudi Arabia Visit Sets Tone For Long-term Engagement
The joint statement was unequivocal in condemning the Pahalgam attack. And while it did not name Pakistan, it condemned “cross-border terrorism.”
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:After Pahalgam, India Faces Tough Security and Diplomatic Choices
Previously, militants targeted security personnel through ambush-style assaults or hit-and-run gun attacks on the Pandit community. The attack in Pahalgam was aimed at tourists.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Vatican conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7
A bloc of conservative cardinals are likely to seek a pope who reasserts traditions and restricts Francis’ vision of a more inclusive church.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Why the Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act Was Enacted Swiftly and Silently
The controversial law will undermine restive Balochistan’s rights over its mineral reserves.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:China’s UBTech Robotics and appliance maker Midea push humanoids into factories, retail
UBTech’s Walker humanoids are headed for a car plant, while Midea plans to have its own robots in an appliance factory by next month.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:How to apply for a new Hong Kong smart ID and the penalties for not doing so
Old versions of smart ID cards will become invalid in phases from May 12, and more than 180,000 residents have yet to replace them.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:80 Years Ago, the Soviets Occupied Japan’s Northern Territories – With US Support
April 16, 1945 marked the start of the top-secret U.S.-Soviet operation “Project Hula,” and a Japan-Soviet territorial dispute that continues to this day.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Katy Perry to perform first shows in mainland China since Taiwan controversy
American pop star expected to hold concerts in Hangzhou in November – years after she was denied visa for dress seen as protest symbol.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong bars urge regulation rather than ban on flavoured shisha products
Industry representatives say customers only enjoy shisha because of flavours and already struggling bars will suffer if blanket ban goes ahead.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Iran rebuffs Israel’s demand for giving up nuclear programme in US talks
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s ‘fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is detached from reality’.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong transgender activist mounts new legal challenge over ID card rules
Henry Edward Tse seeks to challenge allegedly unlawful requirements for transgender residents using their preferred sex on ID cards.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:China amps up nuclear ambitions with 10 new reactor approvals for fourth straight year
China’s third-generation Hualong One reactors will be among those built in some coastal provinces, and each can meet the energy demands of 1 million people.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Labubu toymaker Pop Mart is latest Chinese app to go viral in the US
Before the recent surge in interest in Chinese e-commerce platforms, Pop Mart’s business was already booming.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Malaysia man sells US$4,100 car, shocked when woman offers sex to cover US$1,600 shortfall
Thousands of people engage with story about racy deal to buy second-hand BMW, as woman who made offer says husband agrees with move.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Singapore election: PAP fields record female candidates in diversity push
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the move would ‘inject fresh energy’ into the party that’s aiming to connect with a changing electorate.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:India hunts suspects days after deadly Kashmir attack
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir demolish houses of alleged militants after last week's attack.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong exports up 18.5% in March amid US-China trade war
Latest official figures show value of exports for first quarter alone increased by 10.9 per cent, while imports increased by 9.8 per cent.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong team says discovery offers new hope for treating Huntington’s disease
Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication, researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong say.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Quad allies in Asia fret over tariffs as China factor complicates ties
Even as Japan, India, and Australia face US tariffs, they are also being pressured by Washington to rebalance their ties with China.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Man’s second-time rescue from Japan’s Mount Fuji after bid to retrieve phone sparks anger
Many in Japan are demanding that the 27-year-old Chinese man, who lives in the country, pay for the costs of rescuing him twice.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:The waning deterrence of America’s nuclear arsenal
As costs soar and rivals surge ahead, the US nuclear arsenal stands at a crossroads between urgent modernization and strategic overreach. This month, the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report stating that there has been a significant 25% rise in the projected costs of maintaining and modernizing the US nuclear arsenal, now estimated […] The post The waning deterrence of America’s nuclear arsenal...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump can’t decide who’s to blame for Ukraine peace fail
After a second consecutive night of deadly Russian air attacks – against the capital Kyiv on April 23 and the eastern Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad on April 24 – a ceasefire in Ukraine seems as unrealistic as ever. With Russian commitment to a deal clearly lacking, the situation is not helped by US President Donald […] The post Trump can’t decide who’s to blame for Ukraine peace fail appeared first on Asia Times.
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