Singapore’s CDL buys US$1.3 billion Shanghai site as confidence rises in China property

Builder controlled by family of billionaire Kwek Leng Beng says move represents its ‘confidence in China’s long-term growth prospects’.

Xi Jinping’s father the subject of new historical drama on state television

TV series tells the story of Xi Zhongxun’s life, from the son of poor farmers in rural northwest China to communist revolutionary.

Japan temple abbot shares wisdom, cat photos, compares people to cola to promote hope

Thought-provoking posts on social media by abbot attract big online following, actual visits to Buddhist temple.

Joby Aviation conducts its first air-taxi trial in Japan

The eVTOL sector is crucial to Toyota’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Agony of bear hit by car goes viral in Malaysia, prompting calls for animal crossings

The incident highlights the dangers posed to animals by development and the need for better infrastructure to protect them.

China needs more ‘skilled talent’, and they deserve better pay, Premier Li Qiang urges

China must adjust to a changing landscape of worker needs amid push for ‘high-level scientific and technological self-reliance’.

Report finds China targeted AstraZeneca in fraud probe over cancer treatment

The pharmaceutical giant, whose China chief is now under investigation, was previously at the centre of insurance scam cases, report says.

Can Japan-China talks change course on North Korea’s alliance with Russia?

Meeting aims to address growing security challenges, but analysts say Beijing is unlikely to be able to influence Pyongyang’s actions.

Beijing Palace Museum, France’s Palace of Versailles loan relics for Hong Kong exhibition

Exhibition at Hong Kong Palace Museum to run from December 18 until May 4 of next year to celebrate 60 years of Sino-French diplomatic ties.

US tech firms warn Vietnam’s proposed new law to hamper social media, data centres

The draft law, being discussed in Vietnam’s parliament, aims to tighten information-protection rules and limit data transfers abroad.