Zelensky unveils ‘victory plan’ as Ukraine faces precarious moment in war
His plan has five main points that relied on Kyiv’s allies, including an unconditional invite to join Nato and specific weapons support.
‘A Trudeau problem’? How India’s ties with Canada fell apart over murder of separatist leader
Experts say neither country is expected to back down after strong language used in recent exchanges, tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats.
Economist urges China to push further to elevate private sector as draft law disappoints
Teng Tai suggests ‘milestone’ law should dispel concerns that private entrepreneurs in China are only needed in times of crisis.
China’s overcapacity could enable a green Marshall Plan
As trade barriers rise in developed countries, China’s production capacity can fill the green development gap in the Global South instead.
Lenovo partners with Meta, Nvidia for AI outside China
On Wednesday, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing made a high-profile announcement to deepen the company’s collaboration with chip maker Nvidia.
The imperfect value of digital facial reconstructions of our ancient ancestors
Digital facial reconstructions are looking increasingly realistic, but do they add equal scientific value?
Soy-sauce producer Haitian plans to raise US$1.5 billion in Hong Kong IPO, sources say
The Guangdong-based company is in talks with advisers on a potential share sale in the Asian financial hub and a listing could happen in the first half of next year.
Small areas of Tibetan Plateau may have outsize impact on East Asia’s spring rains
Up to a quarter of the heaviest rainfall may be the result of gravity waves created in small pockets of mountainous terrain.
Chinese EVs face no roadblocks at Canton Fair despite high tariffs
Though Western tariffs on China-made electric vehicles are a concern, overseas interest in new models remains high at opening of Canton Fair.
Philippine military drill draws more allies amid concerns over potential regional conflict
This year’s Kamandag exercise involves troops from the Philippines, the US, Japan, Australia, the UK and South Korea, along with observers.