No clear majority in Tamil Nadu; Congress eyes talks with TVK
The Congress party is open to talks with TVK, the largest party in Tamil Nadu, after a hung verdict in the state elections. The Congress and PMK could play a key role in government formation....
China targets top spot in supercomputing with new machine
China has unveiled a new supercomputer built from entirely domestic CPUs, aiming to beat the world's fastest machine. The Lingsheng supercomputer is designed to reach 2 exaflops....
Moody's Readies Stablecoin Ratings
Rating agency Moody's is preparing to rate stablecoins as the Asian market for these financial instruments takes shape. No further details are available on when ratings will be issued....
Japan's Startup Ambitions Marred by Harassment Concerns
A report has highlighted concerns over harassment in Japan's startup scene. The issue is seen as a barrier to the growth of the sector....
Indonesia Posts 5.61% GDP Growth in Q1
Indonesia's economy grew by 5.61% in the first quarter, driven by spending during the Eid holiday....
Nvidia CEO Calls for China to Limit Chip Sales
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said that China should not have access to its most advanced chips. Reuters reports this is due to concerns over intellectual property, while Nikkei Asia says it's about limiting competition....
China Aims for 70% Domestic Chip Production by 2026
Exclusive: China plans to increase the use of domestically produced silicon wafers to 70% by 2026, according to Nikkei Asia....
Grab to Speed Up EV Rollout Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Grab is planning to accelerate its electric vehicle rollout as fuel prices continue to rise....
Thailand's embrace of Myanmar's generals redraws ASEAN's moral map
Thailand's decision to engage with Myanmar's military leaders is raising concerns about the region's moral compass. (Source: Nikkei Asia)...
Hedge fund manager exploited bank lapse for HK$1.7 million
A hedge fund manager took advantage of a bank's failure to prevent illicit trading, making HK$1.7 million in a single day using confidential information....
China unveils new naval defence systems against drones
The Chinese navy has unveiled a new anti-drone air defence system, as drones have become a significant threat to modern warships. The system was certified after a finalisation test....
Hong Kong School's Phone Ban Sparks Backlash
A Hong Kong school's decision to ban mobile phones on campus has sparked an outcry among students, with the Education Bureau contacting the school to discuss the rules....
Hong Kong Home Sales Surge to 2-Year High
Hong Kong property transactions surged to a four-month high in April, with the value and volume of home sales hitting their highest level in 24 months....
Indonesia Caps Ride-Hailing Commission Fees at 8%
Indonesia has moved to reshape its ride-hailing industry by capping commission fees at 8% and acquiring stakes in app companies....
South Korea's KF-21 Fighter Jet Rolls Out, Competing with Global Rivals
South Korea's first home-grown combat aircraft, the KF-21, was rolled out in March, but analysts say it still has a 'long way to go' competing globally against products from the US, Europe and China....
Shanghai's Expat Community Rebounds After Lockdown
Four years after Shanghai's harsh citywide lockdown, there are signs the city's expatriate population is starting to rebound, though with a notably different demographic profile....
'Female Knights': China Moms Reshape Food Delivery Services
A group of mothers in eastern China has turned food delivery into a path to financial independence and self-empowerment, known as the 'Female Knights'....
The Global Cybersecurity Gap Deepens as AI-Powered Attacks Surge
A recent report by Anthropic's new artificial intelligence model, Mythos Preview, has discovered thousands of vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. The global cybersecurity gap is deepening as AI-p...
Hong Kong Researchers Develop Nasal Spray for Rapid Stroke Aid
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a nasal spray that delivers neurotherapeutic powder directly to the brain as first aid for ischemic stroke patients....
Hong Kong Posts Strongest Quarterly Economic Growth in Almost 5 Years
Hong Kong recorded its fastest quarterly economic growth in nearly five years, hitting 5.9 per cent, driven by private consumption and government spending....