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Artificial intelligence

ByteDance AI model usage grows over tenfold on strong demand from Chinese firms

‘AI is being adopted at an unprecedented speed,’ Tan Dai, president at cloud unit Volcano Engine, says.

Japan

Steppe in the right direction? ‘Japan is back’ in Central Asia with new summit

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The Philippines

Can UN anti-corruption pact bring Zaldy Co back to Philippines?

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong is stepping up its competitiveness in aviation

By funding upgrades to the airport and signing international aviation deals, the city is proactively working to expand its global reach.

A Cathay Pacific jet takes off from Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok on November 28, 2024, the day the third runway was inaugurated. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin drops below US$90,000 as AI worries sour risk appetite

The fall signals renewed market jitters after the historic crypto crash in October.

China-Latin America relations

China pledges aid to Latin America, Caribbean with no ‘political conditions’

Third strategy paper of its kind released as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in a region Washington actively courts.

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Science

Over 10 years in the making: China launches 2,000km-wide AI computing hub

Implications are revolutionary for extremely high real-time demands such as AI large model training, telemedicine, director Liu Yunjie says.

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Chinese scientists say their innovation means computing centres separated by distance but linked by optical network could work together almost as efficiently as a single giant computer. Image: Shutterstock
The Philippines

Philippines ‘flood control queen’ faces arrest over corruption scandal

Prosecutors accuse Cezarah ‘Sarah’ Discaya of pocketing millions for a government-funded flood control project that was never built.

Africa

Opinion | How China can help Africa build human capital

To truly harness their potential, countries across the continent seeking to industrialise must develop education and infrastructure in tandem.

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Nepal

Nepal charges Chinese contractor with corruption over airport deal

A watchdog alleges the company colluded with ex-ministers to inflate costs and siphon off US$74 million from the Pokhara airport project.

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Staff members wait for the arrival of passengers at Pokhara International Airport in December last year. Photo: China News Service/VCG/Getty Images
Diplomacy

Opinion | How China can ensure Tazara rail deal in Africa is a win-win

The Chinese-funded rail upgrade benefits Tanzania and Zambia while securing China a trade corridor and access to critical African minerals.

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The Tanzania-Zambia railway in the Tanzania Mbeya region. Photo: Shutterstock
The Philippines

Probe links Philippines flood corruption to Pogo crypto schemes

Cybercrime officials have uncovered a ‘definite link’ between the massive graft scandal and laundering rings run by banned gaming operators.

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The Philippines

6 cyclones, 5 weeks: Philippines can’t escape its endless cycle of disaster

Corruption, complacency and climate chaos conspire to turn the Philippines’ natural hazards into man-made tragedies.

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China trade

‘Strong breakwaters’: China’s central bank vows to shield from external shocks

Governor Pan Gongsheng says policy must prioritise the domestic economy, warning against ‘excessive policy swings’ that could undermine long-term stability.

People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng has said that monetary policy must balance internal and external pressures. Photo: Getty Images
Asean

In wake of Hong Kong blaze, Southeast Asia’s fire hazards come under scrutiny

Serious structural defects and inefficient bureaucracy tainted by corruption are common in the region, fire safety experts say.

A person watches as a major fire engulfs residential buildings at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong on November 26. Photo: dpa
The Philippines

Why the Philippines’ anti-flood control corruption movement could be receding

Analysts warn the government’s anti-corruption drive could stall if public mobilisation continues to thin.

The Philippines

Chinese involvement stalls Manila Bay bridge project due to security fears

Philippines delays US$124 million infrastructure project after a maritime group raised concerns against China Harbour Engineering Company.

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The Philippines

17,000 police deployed as protests erupt in Philippines over flood control scam

‘Put them in jail now,’ protesters chant even as Marcos promises more arrests to come from investigations into the scandal.

Protesters display an effigy of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio during an anti-corruption rally in Manila on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Indonesia

Indonesia blindsided by ruling against Nusantara’s 190-year land right law

The ruling has compounded the challenges in completing the planned new capital, including lukewarm interest from investors.

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China technology

Building the future: China eyes smarter, more efficient transport infrastructure

The world’s biggest builder vows new chapter marked by landmark projects, tighter integration and data sharing.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | National Games underscored ties that bind Hongkongers with rest of China

Through tears and celebrations, the Games highlighted the importance of connectivity and the shared spirit among China’s peoples and regions.

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From the left, Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee Sze-wing, Guangdong’s Wang Xinyu and Macau’s Kuok Kin Hang celebrate at the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games, in Shenzhen on November 21. Photo: Xinhua
The Philippines

As Philippines targets more Pogo figures, can Marcos regain public trust?

The flood-control scandal has a bigger impact on the Philippine president’s approval rating than any anti-Pogo moves, analysts say.

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Harry Roque, a spokesman for ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, talks to journalists outside the International Criminal Court ahead of Duterte’s hearing in The Hague in March. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

AI scaling hasn’t reached a dead end yet, Chinese Google scientist says

Pouring money into increasing computation resources and training data can still yield better AI models, Yao Shunyu says.

Alibaba

Alibaba to lead AI capital spending among Chinese firms amid strong demand

The group’s intention to boost AI-related capital outlay reflects its aim to spearhead China’s efforts in the race for global AI leadership.

The Philippines

Philippine military says ‘no junta’ in its ranks, warns against destabilisation

Plots to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr are ‘not far-fetched’, the Philippine military’s spokeswoman says.

A military parade marking the 89th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila last December. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

How did divisive China-backed Bali cliff lift get greenlit in the first place?

Indonesia has a ‘governance paradox’, with the central government often permitting projects that go against local vision, experts say.

Before and after images of Kelingking Beach on the island of Nusa Penida. Photo: X / pendakilawas
The Philippines

8 arrested in Philippine flood control scandal, but will ‘big fish’ get away?

Analysts say the real test will be whether investigators confront the deeper networks alleged to underpin the corruption scandal.

Fintech

Hong Kong and Malaysian firms launch tokenised AI infrastructure fund

‘World’s first’ global-grade AI infrastructure tokenised fund gives investors access to growing demand from Asean: Tykhe and Skyvast.

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