Vietnam launches homegrown anti-sub frigate to check China

Vietnam’s first domestically designed anti-submarine frigate marks an ambitious attempt to leverage limited naval resources to achieve asymmetric deterrence while accelerating the country’s shift toward…

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China slams ‘groundless’ espionage claims by New Zealand spy agency

China’s embassy in Wellington condemned on Friday “groundless” claims by New Zealand’s spy agency that Beijing had stepped up espionage activities on its soil. An…

Berlin expands the reach of the security state

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Germany’s spies get powers once…

UK confirms ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Chi-wai will not face deportation after immigration hiccups

London has confirmed that it will not deport former Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Chi-wai after the democrat experienced entry hiccups when travelling to the UK…

Christian group defends Hong Kong press union after security chief criticism, as foreign press club condemns harassment

A conservative Christian NGO has issued a critique of the security minister’s latest salvo against a local press union, marking the second time it has…

Rising US Treasury yields put Asia back on edge

NEW YORK – US Treasury yields are pressing against their highest levels since 2007, and Asia’s policymakers know what that usually means: turbulence ahead. This…

Donald Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on…

Hong Kong public rental housing waiting time creeps up to 4.8 years

The average waiting time for Hong Kong public rental housing has increased slightly to 4.8 years by the end of June, the government has announced.…

Half-trillion Nvidia chip financing threatens China AI ambitions

Nvidia’s newly unveiled plan to mobilize more than US$500 billion in third-party financing for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is expected to deepen its global…

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2 more ex-Observatory directors urge gov’t to revamp heat stress index for outdoor workers amid controversy

Two more ex-Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) directors have urged the Labour Department to revamp a controversial heat stress warning for outdoor workers, after even record…

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Hong Kong court acquits woman over possessing laser pointers in 2019

A Hong Kong court has acquitted a woman of possessing a weapon when protests were taking place in a neighbouring district in 2019, after she…

Taiwan says AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting island

Overseas hackers used artificial intelligence agents to help carry out a wave of cyberattacks targeting Taiwanese government agencies in July, the island’s digital affairs ministry…

Hong Kong competition watchdog launches raids over suspected HK$500 million renovation bid-rigging

Hong Kong’s competition watchdog has launched raids at 12 premises over alleged bid-rigging involving 28 building renovation projects worth around HK$500 million. The Competition Commission…

Taiwan chokes mobile internet speeds in drill for Chinese attack

Millions of people in Taiwan were forced indoors and mobile internet speeds slowed for 30 minutes on Thursday during a simulation of a Chinese attack…

Putin threatens tit-for-tat seizures of foreign vessels

The West’s spree of “shadow fleet” seizures might finally be coming to an end after what Putin just told his Pacific Fleet commanders during his…

Can Iran’s ‘Asian friends’ reopen Hormuz when the US cannot?

For a fortnight beginning August 30, Tehran gets to feel wanted – first in Bishkek, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, then in New Delhi…