Scholars have suggested a realignment of industries, with some pain in the short term, would go a long way towards resolving China’s overcapacity problem and adapting to trade restrictions in those sectors.Amanda Lee による

Yoon Suk-yeol isn’t known for taking questions from reporters, preferring prearranged interviews or staged media appearances. But after a thumping in last month’s elections, the humbled president is changing tack.Park Chan-kyong による

Yoon Suk-yeol isn’t known for taking questions from reporters, preferring prearranged interviews or staged media appearances. But after a thumping in last month’s elections, the humbled president is changing tack.Park Chan-kyong による

The Beijing-based start-up, dubbed one of the ‘four new AI tigers’ of China, is said to have plans to release ‘high-quality text-to-video tools’ by this year at the earliest.Kelly Le による

Meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expected to be heavy on symbolism as it coincides with 25th anniversary of Nato’s bombing of China’s embassy.Orange Wang による

A high-level official with the International Monetary Fund has said if divisions persist between China and the West, the damage that would be done to the global economy would be considerable.Sophie Chew による

The junta and the resistance have a limited window to make gains or hold their ground, as rain-laden monsoon clouds begin rolling across Myanmar around early June.Reuters による

The junta and the resistance have a limited window to make gains or hold their ground, as rain-laden monsoon clouds begin rolling across Myanmar around early June.Reuters による

The move comes after the tech giant released its first AI-enabled laptop, powered by a new Intel processor.Reuters による

As the Philippines looks for allies outside Asean to support its South China stance against Beijing, Southeast Asia risks becoming a theatre of war. Asean must act to to de-escalate tensions and ensure regional peace and prosperity.Peter T. C. Chang による

As the Philippines looks for allies outside Asean to support its South China stance against Beijing, Southeast Asia risks becoming a theatre of war. Asean must act to to de-escalate tensions and ensure regional peace and prosperity.Peter T. C. Chang による

US Army Staff Sergeant Gordon Black is being detained in Vladivostok on suspicion of theft. He followed his girlfriend to Russia while he was on personal leave from military service.Reuters による

A US law to safeguard its market from products linked to forced labour has not necessarily been effective, a new study using isotope testing suggests.Reuters による

The Austin-based senior vice-president had previously been based in China, heading the carmaker’s Asia-Pacific operations.Bloomberg による

Jailing Trump would almost certainly inflame his already loyal base of supporters and in their minds further Trump’s narrative that he is being politically persecuted.Reuters による

Lawmaker Michael Tien says he learned equipment inside tunnels of about 10 MTR stations on the Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong lines needs to be upgraded.Denise Tsang による

An island-retaking exercise in the far north of the Philippines appears to be in preparation for hostilities breaking out over Taiwan, observers say.Raissa Robles による

An island-retaking exercise in the far north of the Philippines appears to be in preparation for hostilities breaking out over Taiwan, observers say.Raissa Robles による

Relaxed mountain setting chosen so Chinese leader Xi Jinping and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron can speak frankly on myriad mutual grievances and grounds for cooperation.Finbarr Bermingham による

Trump victory likely to spark ‘more conflicts in the economic field’, Tsinghua international relations dean Yan Xuetong tells Hong Kong forum.Kawala Xie による

Deadly highway collapse and tornado in storm-battered Guangdong province serve as reminders of importance of predicting and preparing for weather disasters.Josephine Ma による

French President welcomes Beijing’s commitment to ‘refrain from selling any weapons or aid’ to Russia, but commerce official reinforces the need to enhance bilateral trade.Kandy Wong による

India has launched initiatives to speed up the country’s development, but industries in many outlying areas continue to lag, with jobs scarce.Biman Mukherji による

India has undertaken initiatives to speed up the country’s development, but industries in many outlying areas continue to lag, with jobs scarce.Biman Mukherji による

The suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a dam project in northwest Pakistan in March, killing six people.Reuters による

The suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a dam project in northwest Pakistan in March, killing six people.Reuters による

The company’s flagship EH216-S autonomous flying vehicle took off in Abu Dhabi, as part of a plan to launch commercial flights in the UAE.Ben Jiang による

The rollback of face scanning in hotels across the country is a good start. Citizens’ concerns about privacy in sectors including finance and transport must also be addressed.Lijia Zhang による

The head of Ukraine’s state security service said the failed assassination attempt was supposed to be a ‘gift to Putin’ to mark his inauguration on TuesdayAgencies による

Analysts say there has been “a lot of noise” about strained ties but Washington places strategic capital on India as a counterweight to growing Chinese influence.Junaid Kathju による

Catherine Delacote, who is suspected to have killed herself, bequeathed her fortune to Nutwalai Pupongta who had worked for her for 17 years.SCMP’s Asia desk による

‘They shouldn’t have been at any risk’, Anthony Albanese said of Australian defence personnel who he said were operating in international airspace enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea.Reuters による

BTS’ agency Hybe is under scrutiny after it allegedly paid a ransom to individuals who were aware of its unethical business tactics.SCMP’s Asia desk による

Japan ranked the lowest among G7 nations in Reporters Without Borders’ 2024 World Press Freedom Index. Observers say it’s because the country’s media has been shaped into a ‘good servant’ of the political class.Julian Ryall による

The Fujian aircraft carrier’s maiden mission has been deliberately timed to coincide with US-Philippines military drills, analysts say.Jeoffrey Maitem による

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from 100 per cent renewable waste and residue raw materials and cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent over the fuel’s life cycle, Finnish firm Neste said.Agence France-Presse による

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a close Duterte ally, has initiated a hearing in which a former anti-narcotics agent claimed Marcos Jnr was a drug abuser.Raissa Robles による

Thailand’s farms are buckling under the high temperatures, while Malaysia braces for ecological impacts like rising dengue casesAidan Jones,Hadi Azmi による

Malaysia has been accused by the West of helping Tehran evade sanctions through the supply of Iranian oil to China via a “dark fleet” in its waters.Joseph Sipalan,Hadi Azmi による

US troops let loose dozens of howitzer shells as Filipino forces followed up with rockets and Javelin missiles, before the imaginary enemy was whittled down with machine-gun fire and artillery rounds.Agence France-Presse による

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how Asian nations have been making moves with an eye on the ever evolving relationship between China and the United States.Maria Siow による

The problem has become so bad that some local governments and schools in Japan have drafted rules to deal with the ‘irritated and impatient’.Julian Ryall による

More than 9 million ‘akiya’ homes – 13.8 per cent of all Japan’s residential properties – have been left empty after owners die, a new report found.Julian Ryall による

From Singapore to New Zealand, same-sex couples wanting to start a family often find the doorway to parenthood barred by entrenched conservatism, legal hurdles and prejudice.Amy Sood による

Snakebites remain a deadly threat in Nepal, especially among rural populations, but experts believe targeted awareness campaigns and increased treatment access could halve fatalities.Bibek Bhandari による

PM Narendra Modi has attacked Gandhi’s decision, saying he is ‘scared to fight’ in Amethi against BJP’s Smriti Irani again.Biman Mukherji による

With its catchy melody, ‘Friendly Father’ is reminiscent of an Abba track – but with a Soviet-sounding twist.Business Insider による

From spinning tales about nonexistent brands to drafting in local businesspeople to make outlandish claims, the trip is a hit with tourists.Kyodo による

The forensics team – Tokyo Prison Fire Project – have made ‘significant progress’ with the remains that were co-mingled and degraded by fire.Julian Ryall による

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said the boy ‘rushed’ at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer.Agence France-Presse による