Innovation Drives Asia’s Economic Future: AI, Collaboration & Silver Economy
Asia’s economic future is being reshaped by regional collaboration, AI in healthcare and a booming silver economy, driving new pathways for growth.
2025
Driver Plows into Vancouver Festival Crowd, Several Killed
A driver plowed into a crowd at a Vancouver street festival on Sunday, killing several and injuring multiple others, police say.
Chinese Mainland’s ODI Surge Quietly Redraws Global Influence
Outbound investment from the Chinese mainland rose in Q1 2025, led by a 15.6% jump in BRI funding, signaling a strategic shift in global influence.
Record-Breaking Air Travel Over Chinese Mainlandâs May Day Holiday
Air travel on the Chinese mainland is set to reach 10.75Â million trips over the May Day holiday, an 8% YoY jump and a record daily average.
Russia and Ukraine Signal Readiness for Direct Peace Talks
Positive signals from Moscow and Kyiv suggest progress toward direct peace negotiations, as leaders call for an unconditional ceasefire and lasting security guarantees.
250,000 Rally in Taipei Over DPP Authorities’ Dictatorship Claims
Over 250,000 Taiwan residents rallied in Taipei against DPP authorities’ so-called dictatorship, joined by key opposition leaders and highlighting tensions over mass recall and cross-strait ties.
How the Chinese mainland’s BeiDou System Is Powering Global Innovation
Discover how the Chinese mainland’s BeiDou system has grown into a world-class satellite network, powering navigation, IoT and next-gen tech for a more connected global community.
Iran âExtremely Cautiousâ as Nuclear Talks with U.S. Continue
Iran and the U.S. continue indirect nuclear talks in Muscat amid cautious optimism, with expert-level sessions paving the way for next weekâs fourth round.
Hit First, Fall Last: How U.S. Tariffs Are Boomeranging
U.S. tariffs aimed to shield the economy are backfiring, driving up consumer costs and threatening jobs.
China’s Industrial Profits Up 0.8% in Q1 2025: A Modest Yet Meaningful Upswing
Combined profits of major industrial enterprises in China rose 0.8% year on year in Q1 2025, signaling resilience in the worldâs manufacturing powerhouse.