Huawei to be the first phone maker to launch a 5G smartphone in Singapore, Digital News,Huawei will be the first smartphone maker in Singapore to launch a 5G smartphone when it starts selling the 5G variant of its flagship Mate 30 Pro this Saturday (Feb 29), claims the Chinese tech giant. The Huawei
Is Yuzuru Hanyu about to retire? Japanese figure skating icon to hold news conference, Asia News,TOKYO — Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu will hold a news conference on Tuesday (July 19), at which time he will make a \”statement of determination,\” his management agen
Putin and North Korea's Kim forge closer ties amid shared isolation, World News,SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday greeting to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, congratulating him for \”crushing the challenges and threats of the United States\”, the latest sign of d
At G-20 meeting, US, China declare 90-day halt to new tariffs, White House says, World News,BUENOS AIRES – China and the United States have agreed to halt new tariffs as both nations engage in trade talks with the goal of reaching an agreement within 90 days, the White House said on Saturday (Dec 1)
Hong Kong police break up pro-democracy singing protest at mall, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong riot police armed with shields dispersed a crowd of 300 pro-democracy activists holding a singing protest in an upmarket shopping mall on Sunday, despite a ban on public gatherings of more than four peo
Taiwan Strait is an international waterway, Taipei says, in rebuff to China, Asia News,TAIPEI — The Taiwan Strait is an international waterway and Taiwan's government supports US warships transiting it, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday (June 14), rebuffing claims from China to exercise sove
Taiwan is part of China, Beijing tells US, China News,HONG KONG — Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday (April 20) during a rare phone call with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing. \”If the Tai
China warns of war in case of move toward Taiwan independence, China News,BEIJING – China warned on Wednesday it was ready for war if there was any move toward Taiwan's independence, accusing the United States of undermining global stability and denouncing its arms sales to the self-ruled islan
Cast honours Aloysius Pang as show goes on, Entertainment News,The lensing ceremony held yesterday (Feb 20) was supposed to be a joyous occasion to mark the start of filming for a TV series, but the absence of actor Aloysius Pang, who was meant to star in it, was keenly felt. He was originally slate
China denies entry to Disney film featuring Winnie the Pooh: Source, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Walt Disney's request to show Christopher Robin, a movie that features the honey-loving bear Winnie the Pooh, has been denied by authorities in China, a source familiar with the matter said on
Interpol chief Meng Hongwei under investigation, China says, China News,BEIJING/PARIS – China said on Sunday (Oct 7) that it was investigating Mr Meng Hongwei for suspected wrongdoing after the head of the global law enforcement organisation Interpol and Chinese vice-minister for security was report
VW, China spearhead $407 billion global drive to electrify cars, Business Wires News,Global automakers are planning a US$300 billion (S$407 billion) surge in spending on electric vehicle technology over the next five to 10 years, with nearly half of the money targeted at China, accelerating the indu
Buddhist monk master in China resigns after sexual misconduct allegations, China News,BEIJING – One of China's highest-ranking Buddhist monks quit as the head of the country's Buddhist association on Wednesday after facing a government investigation over accusations of sexual misconduct. T
Freedom has 'vanished', Taiwan says on Hong Kong anniversary, Asia News,TAIPEI – Freedom in Hong Kong has\”vanished\”, and China has failed to live up to its promises of 50 years without change, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Friday (July 1), the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's r
Prominent Chinese commentator urges Covid-19 experts to 'speak out', China News,BEIJING – Prominent Chinese commentator Hu Xijin said on Sunday (Sept 25) that as China ponders its Covid-19 policies, epidemic experts need to speak out and China ought to conduct comprehensive research and ma
Tesla cars barred for 2 months in Beidaihe, site of China leadership meeting, China News,SHANGHAI – Tesla cars will be prohibited from entering the Chinese coastal district of Beidaihe, the site of a secretive annual summer party leadership conclave, for at least two months, starting on July 1, a lo
Chinese investors snap up Hong Kong property as new security law deters foreigners, Money News,HONG KONG – Mainland Chinese investors are scouring Hong Kong’s commercial property market for bargains after prices plunged 30 per cent, signalling a new wave of demand following anti-government protests
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting China, China News,BEIJING – North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is in China on a two-day visit, Chinese state television said on Tuesday, his third visit to the North's major ally this year. Kim will be in China on Tuesday and Wednesday but the brief report g
Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party as China watches, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan began voting on Saturday (Nov 24) in local elections, a key test of support for the island's pro-independence ruling party ahead of presidential polls in just over a year, and will also hold a ref
TikTok names Singaporean Shouzi Chew as new CEO, Digital News,NEW YORK – TikTok appointed Shouzi Chew, a Singaporean, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the hot video-sharing platform, the company said on Friday. Chew, based in Singapore, will retain close ties to TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance
US military warned about using TikTok to recruit teenagers, Digital News,The top Democrat in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, on Tuesday released a letter he wrote to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy raising concerns about the US military's use of the China-owned TikTok social media platform for recru
