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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0800China's AI IPO wave fuels retail frenzy as investors anticipate more listings
A wave of artificial intelligence listings is attracting renewed investor interest, as Chinese AI firms seek fresh capital to fund growth despite many still operating at a loss.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:48:23 +0800Mumbai's mangroves under threat as city pushes ahead with major infrastructure projects
An upcoming 26km coastal road in India's financial capital is expected to affect about 45,000 mangrove trees, raising concerns over the loss of a natural defence against flooding and climate change.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:26:27 +0800From WhatsApp to GoDaddy: How India is trying to stop cybercrime before it happens
Over the past two months, India has tightened oversight across its digital ecosystem, with moves affecting WhatsApp, Telegram, Truecaller and GoDaddy. What are the trade-offs? Experts weigh in.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0800South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo also denied receiving a US$2.6 million salary but declined to disclose the actual amount.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0800Asian stocks stutter after rout, Fed leaves markets guessing on rates
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0800Japan quake toll hits 34 as survivors struggle in heat
Hundreds of rescue workers are battling for another day to reach possible survivors in the remains of the Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the Kumamoto region.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0800Samsung operating profit up 1,800% in second quarter on AI boom
Analysts say the company’s boom is likely to continue as North American tech giants ramp up investment in AI data centres requiring their cutting-edge chips.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0800Ahead of electoral debut in Negeri Sembilan, Wawasan seeks to reclaim Malaysia’s political centre
The new party’s secretary-general Saifuddin Abdullah tells CNA it wants to offer a more moderate and inclusive brand of politics, but analysts argue it must first prove its relevance, starting with the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state polls.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:40:00 +0800Indonesians file complaint against Netanyahu for Gaza flotilla arrest 'abuses'
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0800Malaysia says Myanmar to take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement comes just days after Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees outside a UN refugee agency facility in Kuala Lumpur.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0800Asian football body 'disappointed' by FIFA investment plans
FIFA's announcement also produced a furious backlash from European football's governing body UEFA, which said the World Cup was not an "asset to trade".
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0800From robot dogs to AI doctors: Inside Hangzhou's technology revolution
Hangzhou is increasingly being dubbed China's new Silicon Valley. For entrepreneurs and tech talent alike, the city offers something many technology hubs struggle to balance: the infrastructure to build at speed, and the space to think creatively.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0800What Network School’s closure tells foreign investors about doing business in Malaysia
The saga shows foreign investors need to understand Malaysia’s multi-layered regulatory system and navigate domestic political and geopolitical sensitivities, analysts say.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0800China accuses US of suppression over humanoid robot ban
Beijing's foreign ministry said it "firmly opposed" Tuesday's move by the US Federal Communications Commission to add "advanced robotic devices" to the list of banned items on national security grounds.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0800Malaysia’s one-off F1 race could boost tourism and test a permanent Sepang return
Malaysia should try packaging race tickets with cultural and dining experiences to showcase the country as a choice destination for tourists, observers say.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0800Bangladesh ex-premier Hasina vows to return despite fearing for life
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:56:34 +0800All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal
It was a rare sight of an Emirates Airbus A380 - the world’s largest passenger airliner - at Hangzhou. But the situation soon became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0800Tech rout batters South Korean, Taiwan equities; Singapore stocks hit record high
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:15:59 +0800Malaysia foreign minister calls for review of UN refugee agency's presence: Reports
Mohamad Hasan's comments came a day after authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers who had gathered outside the agency's premises in Kuala Lumpur to seek assistance after being evicted from their homes in Penang state. &nb...
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0800China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools: Source
Immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography machines are crucial to advanced chipmaking, and this marks a key step forward in Beijing’s drive to reduce its reliance on foreign technologies.