What Prabowo’s China, US trips say about Indonesia’s commitment to non-aligned foreign policy
Prabowo visited both the US and China on his first trip abroad as president, as analysts note a more ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy. Read More
China’s EV battery industry could grow 7 times bigger in the future, top scientist says
Nation’s ‘most criticised scientist’ Ouyang Minggao says lithium-ion advances could power sector to new heights, despite current overcapacity. Read More
Trump ‘efficiency’ tsar Elon Musk outlines plans for massive US cost-cutting
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lean on Supreme Court rulings as they take aim at hundreds of billions of dollars in government spending. Read More
Typhoon-hit Philippines faces rice crisis, more inflation pain as crops perish
The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage. Read More
Pollster Nate Silver calls for Biden to resign immediately, make Harris president
The 82-year-old US president has become notably quiet after the 2024 election and Democrats’ loss. Read More
Cool, wet for Hongkongers on Thursday but temperature set to rise in coming days
Mercury dips to 17 degrees Celsius in urban areas on Thursday morning. Read More
China war scenario calls for US boost in defence spending to more than 3% of GDP
China’s projected military industrial base cannot be matched without increased spending, lawmakers hear. Read More
The FBI arrested a man who’s been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange
Japan downplays Trump pick Tulsi Gabbard’s warnings of its military threat to US
China resident builds fire escape door, stairs to nearby block, ordered to restore structure
U.S. Plans to Propose Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly
Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz
How did judges decide prison sentences handed down in Hong Kong 47 trial?
Brazil’s Lula welcomes China’s Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Alibaba CEO highlights AI advancement at China’s internet forum
Indonesia’s planned 12% VAT rate angers public, sparks ‘structural frugal living’ boycott
