What Trump 2.0 means for India’s trade with US, China-West balancing act

India may be able to dodge import tariffs, while Modi’s friendship with Trump could also be key to shaping ties, analysts note.

Alibaba Cloud notches big with ‘China’s Instagram’ completing largest data migration

The popular lifestyle social platform Xiaohongshu spent a full year moving 500 petabytes of data to China’s largest cloud provider.

Why Chinese-American scientists in US are hopeful next Trump era will be better than last

As they watch to see how administration unfolds, some fear revival of China Initiative that affected academics of Chinese descent.

China’s exports rose 12.7% in October, fastest growth since July 2022

China’s exports rose by 12.7 per cent in October, at a time Beijing is eager for trade to help meet the annual economic growth target.

Why Vietnam’s silence on South China Sea dispute with Malaysia is a ‘nuanced diplomatic gesture’

Hanoi’s lack of response so far a sign it may not want to jeopardise bilateral ties amid Asean divisions over code of conduct, analysts note.

China’s Xi Jinping congratulates president-elect Donald Trump on election victory

The Chinese leader’s message of congratulation follows similar messages by lower-level officials.

Thailand’s tourist arrivals could exceed pre-pandemic levels next year

Agoda said visa waiver schemes and the country’s popularity among repeat visitors to boost the tourism-reliant economy.

From chip war to TikTok ban: what tech can expect from the return of Donald Trump

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, tech companies are bracing for a revamp of tech policies imposed by Joe Biden.

Fasting? Why skipping dinner might be better than not eating breakfast

A Chinese study has found that missing a morning meal can exacerbate the development of heart disease.

Rise of vertical schools in Asia as space limits spur efficient urban solutions

Among them, three junior colleges in Singapore will move to new campuses in 2028 and occupy smaller sites with blocks up to 12 storeys.