While the leaders of China and Kazakhstan promised more economic cooperation, their joint statement also stressed political assurances.

The latest market-friendly policies in Suzhou and Guangzhou came hot on the heels of Wednesday’s press release by the government to ensure the healthy development of the housing market.

Company has lost about US$170 billion of market value since an October high on questions about its moneymaking prospects and a global decline in tech stocks.

The island of Yonaguni is just 110km from Taiwan, and a Chinese missile fired during military drills last month landed not far from its shores.

Manhunt under way for director of local trading company listed as recipient of shipment.

Surrounded by prisoners, a man identified as Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of a shadowy mercenary group, makes this pitch: come fight in Ukraine and be rewarded with your freedom – if you can make it back alive.

China’s Port of Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan Port were forced to shut down this week due to Typhoon Muifa, but the cost of sending a 40-foot container to the west coast of the United States has still dropped by 10 per cent.

Industry leader says economy has not recovered as well as expected, and city is ‘like an isolated island’ with border still closed.

Hong Kong’s Tone Music Festival in October will give a much-needed boost to the city’s live-music scene, which has been badly affected by coronavirus restrictions since 2020.

Singapore wants to protect residents against online pressure over expressing views on topics including LGBTQ rights. Potential legislation comes as government prepares to repeal a colonial-era law that criminalises sex between men.

Police earlier mounted search for middle-aged man near Ping Yeung Village in Ta Kwu Ling, with two suspects arrested in connection with case, according to source

A Russian missile strike damaged water infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih, causing a major river to flood. Zelensky called it an attempt to submerge the city.

Crews are carrying out exercises involving artillery and helicopters to strengthen cooperation between the countries, according to Russian defence ministry.

Muifa is the strongest tropical cyclone to hit Shanghai since record-keeping began in 1949 and comes after Typhoon Hinnamnor hit the region last week.

Earth Balance Original Buttery Spread brand detected with highest level of glycidol at 1,500μg/kg, exceeding the 1,000μg/kg maximum EU standard.

Woman arrested is believed to be the mother of the two children whose remains were found in suitcases last month in New Zealand.

Wood has stuck to her strategy of doubling-down on losers and offloading winners even as Ark’s US$8 billion ARK Innovation ETF fell 55 per cent in 2022.

Aryan Khan was arrested in October 2021 in connection to a cruise ship drug raid and has since been cleared of charges.

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A rising tennis star has become the latest internet celebrity in mainland China after a picture of him using a bamboo basket, a traditional everyday item of the Wa ethnic group, appeared online.

Any missteps may lead to a repeat of the social media backlash against Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in December, when the annual floods left dozens dead and displaced more than 61,000 people.

Many such gambling-related kidnappings typically go unreported and victims are often reluctant to cooperate with police, fearing further threats.

China’s entertainment exports from games to films are gaining popularity in Asia due to cultural ties, rising production quality and prices. But some consumers worry about political messaging and data privacy.

Health secretary fires salvo on official blog, refuting experts who had challenged city leader’s claim the coronavirus was six times deadlier than influenza.

Yvon Chouinard is transferring shares of the outdoor brand to a trust and non-profit dedicated to conservation; the firm’s profits will also be donated.

The alma maters of President Xi Jinping and Baidu co-founder Robin Li are among the universities that have churned out the most ultra-wealthy graduates, according to a study by Altrata.

The agreement between Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin was reached during an in-person meeting at the Pentagon.

The downturn does not seem to bode well for a marked improvement in smartphone shipments this third quarter, although Apple’s iPhone 14 release this month could provide a late boost.

The move was proposed by Democratic and Republican senators, who say it would signal strong support for Ukraine and impose stiff penalties on Moscow.

Local authorities in China are struggling with slashed revenues resulting from the property sector slump as well as tax rebates as part of efforts to help coronavirus-hit businesses.

Illegal exploitation of the animals dropped 28 per cent in the past decade, but researcher warns downward trend could reverse if demand remains high.

Secretary General Antonio Guterres says even a ceasefire is ‘not in sight’ after speaking with the Russian leader.

The US intends to enact restrictions that apply ‘only to specific sectors with clear national security risks’, according to a White House adviser on international economics.

The Taiwan Policy Act is considered ‘most comprehensive restructuring of US policy towards Taiwan’ since 1979.

Conservative leader Ulf Kristersson looks set to become Sweden’s first prime minister to govern with the support of the far-right.

Parliamentarians tout proposal as a move towards eradicating tainted goods, particularly those made in the far-western Chinese region.

Some shed tears, while others bowed or curtsied as they filed past the casket in London’s Westminster Hall.

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The comment was the most optimistic from the UN health agency since it declared an international emergency over the coronavirus in March 2020.

The engine can be used for vertical take-off and landing and is similar to those used by SpaceX on its Falcon 9 rockets.

152 people were killed when the ageing Airbus A310 crashed while attempting to land. The company denied responsibility but was ordered to pay US$237,000 damages to families and the sole survivor, who was 12 at the time.

Nvidia supplies 95 per cent of general-purpose GPUs in AI training systems, said Lu Jianping of Shanghai-based chip rival Iluvatar Corex.

Beijing’s representative Wang Qun complains that a recent report made misleading conclusions about the risk of nuclear proliferation.

Many travellers say they worry about the quality of government facilities like Penny’s Bay.

Party will ‘try to make the best use of the room allowed to reflect the views of Hong Kong people’, chairman says.

Reports in China suggest the home-grown C919 narrow-body passenger jet, built to compete with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320, could be certified as early as Monday having been in development since 2008.

Symptoms included dizziness, difficulty breathing, exhaustion and headache.

RRMine Global, the subsidiary of a Hong Kong company, says it is relocating because of tightened cryptocurrency restrictions in China.

Ex-police officer convicted by High Court jury of four indecency offences involving his young son to be sentenced next month