India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), touted as a global digital payments marvel, is at a crossroads as the nation considers introducing merchant fees. The potential shift in policy raises crit…
Indonesia has dispatched an additional 1,500 soldiers to Borneo to tackle the rampant wildfires that have engulfed vast parts of the island. This deployment, confirmed by an official on Saturday, a…
China has made remarkable strides in reusable rocket technology with two key recoveries, potentially transforming the People’s Liberation Army's (PLA) strategic capabilities. This comes after a com…
Southeast Asia is making waves in the financial markets, with initial public offerings (IPOs) amassing a formidable $3 billion in the first half of the year. This development stands out amid a glob…
Beijing is pushing its technological titans to seek financial backing from domestic investors, in a strategic move to reduce reliance on Wall Street. Recent blockbuster debuts by two prominent Chin…
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Chinese surgeons have enabled a man who lost both legs above the knee in an accident to walk again. This unprecedented operation was performed at an orthope…
Last month saw the release of two new artificial intelligence models from China, Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI and Qwen3.8-Max by Alibaba Group Holding. The introduction of these models quickly impacted g…
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Tuesday, resulting in at least 47 fatalities and causing significant damage to infrastructure, officials confirmed. The powerful quake, on…
A Singaporean man has been sentenced to 12 months in jail after setting his childhood friend on fire and attacking his girlfriend while on bail. The man fled Singapore and hid in Thailand for five …
Gangwon FC is set to face Gamba Osaka in a decisive match streamed live in Japan and Thailand. This event, scheduled for 11 August 2026, is not only pivotal for the club's Champions League aspirati…
China's economy expanded by 4.3% in the second quarter of 2023, marking its slowest growth since late 2022. This deceleration has sparked concerns across global markets, given China's pivotal role …
Sentosa, once hailed as the ultimate weekend getaway for Singapore residents, is undergoing a significant transformation. With ambitious plans in motion, authorities aim to rejuvenate the island an…
The diplomatic skirmish between the United States and China has reached Latin America, with both countries trading accusations ove…
China has made remarkable strides in reusable rocket technology with two key rec…
China's economy expanded by 4.3% in the second quarter of 2023, marking its slow…
The United Kingdom and India are on the cusp of creating a new standard in inter…
Three journalists from The Straits Times were celebrated for their excellence at…
Indonesia has dispatched an additional 1,500 soldiers to Borneo to tackle the rampant wildfires that have engulfed vast parts of t…
