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Western concerns about Chinese oversupplies are woefully misplaced

The West misunderstands China’s efforts at boosting innovation and satisfying domestic demand as seeking to undermine foreign competitors. While oversupply is a valid concern, a bigger problem is concentrated production among a small cluster of firms which US tariffs on China will not address.

Elon Musk, Indonesian health minister launch Starlink satellite internet service for healthcare sector

Indonesia is the third country in Southeast Asia where Starlink will operate. Starlink was launched at three Indonesian health centres on Sunday.

Everest is a dirty, trash-strewn mess. Is it too late for Nepal to fix it?

Thousands of tonnes of waste have been left on the world’s highest mountain over the years. Some working on the clean-up say the only way to stop more piling up is putting curbs on expeditions.

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts, forces 7 villages to evacuate

Mount Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4km (2.5 miles) high, and authorities recommended that a 7km radius be cleared.

Most Thais back prime minister’s cannabis clampdown plan, survey finds

About 76 per cent of people who took part in the survey said they agreed with Srettha Thavisin’s policy U-turn to re-criminalise the plant.

Assassin's Creed director: The right time to take series to Japan

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is a long-awaited pivot for the franchise into the country’s feudal 16th Century.

Marcos’ new human rights ‘super body’: abuse window-dressing in the Philippines?

Critics say the Philippine president’s new rights ‘super body’ is superfluous – and an attempt to ‘deodorise his administration’s odious human rights record’.

New Caledonia 'under siege' from rioting, says capital's mayor

Hundreds of French gendarmes are trying to secure the road from Nouméa to the airport, officials say.

Asia’s ‘kidults’ redefine market for toys and games, from mini models to K-pop collectibles

The hobby toy industry’s commercial value is growing around the world, hobbyists and experts say, driven by ‘kidults’ with purchasing power.

‘Climate K.O.’: Thailand’s gentle dugongs die in Andaman Sea as global warming takes toll

Dugongs in Koh Libong have been forced to find new feeding grounds where they are vulnerable to threats such as fishing gear and propellers.

The mystery of the man embroiled in a gold scam

Questions remain around the disappearance of a man mixed up in one of the biggest gold scams in history.

‘My heart still hurts’: The personal sacrifice of revealing a K-pop scandal

Two journalists reveal how they bore the brunt of fans' anger after exposing K-pop's dark underbelly.

Fujitsu sacked executive at height of Post Office scandal

Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float.

Can Singapore’s opposition really win the next general election and form a coalition government?

Such a scenario is unlikely, observers say, noting it could be a gambit by new PM Lawrence Wong to make voters go for the safe option of returning the PAP to power.

Taiwan's steely leader rewrote the book on how to deal with China

Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China's threat.

Philippines replaces military commander overseeing South China Sea forces

Rear Admiral Alfonso Torres Jnr will replace Vice-Admiral Alberto Carlos as chief of the Western Command on Palawan island.

US to send official to Tokyo dedicated to monitoring China

The dispatch of such a specialised China watcher to the embassy is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to reinforce intelligence gathering.

In India’s holiest city of Varanasi, Muslim weavers express hope for amity despite rise in abuse

Weavers in Varanasi say the rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric has so far caused no bad blood since the sari business thrives on interdependency.

Is another Asian currency crisis coming? Keep an eye on China’s yuan

Concerns about an Asian currency war and what it would mean for the world economy have been underpinned by a strong US dollar. Some economies may choose to intervene in currency markets, but the big question is whether China will devalue the yuan or proceed with caution

South China Sea: Marcos says Philippines will ‘vigorously defend what is ours’ as maritime row heats up

The Philippine president told military graduates Manila faced ‘a blatant disregard of internationally accepted principles’.

US envoy to Japan visits disputed East China Sea islands in show of unity against Beijing

Rahm Emanuel visited Ishigaki and Yonaguni, an island facing Taiwan, where he interacted with Japanese troops and the local fishing community.

Singaporeans travelling to Malaysia told to be vigilant after deadly Johor police station attack

The government called on citizens to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety in the wake of the attack that killed two officers in Ulu Tiram.

Japanese residents complain about Mount Fuji overtourism again – this time over a scenic bridge

Fuji City residents complain that tourists are flocking to the Fuji Dream Bridge to catch a view of the famous mountain and leaving a mess behind.

Cambodia’s US$1.7 billion China-backed canal sparked unease. Here’s how it can soothe concerns

The 180km Funan Techo Canal project has the potential to supercharge Cambodia’s economy. But lingering socio-economic, environmental and security concerns remain.

China’s high-speed railway in Indonesia is adding trips – but debt could hold back the gravy train

A Chinese high-speed railway line in Indonesia has been open for six months – and is popular enough that new trips have been added – but high debt levels are raising questions about its long-term utility.

India election: Modi’s BJP wants 400 seats – to change the secular constitution?

India’s PM denies his ruling Hindu-nationalist party wants a two-thirds parliamentary majority to strip the word ‘secular’ from the constitution. The opposition aren’t so sure.

The Indian film at Cannes made by half a million farmers

Manthan, a film produced by India's farmers, premieres at Cannes almost half a century after it was made.

Why is this small town mayor accused of being a Chinese spy?

The Philippines investigates a mayor as it faces increasing sea tensions with China.

Macron’s response in French territory of New Caledonia risks helping China, analysts say

French President Emmanuel Macron’s ambitions to deepen French influence in the Pacific, where China is expanding its security ties, could be put at risk by the heavy-handed response to civil unrest in New Caledonia

Will Philippines’ Marcos Jnr form social media regulatory board for ‘anti-government propaganda’ clampdown?

A civil society group is urging Marcos Jnr to start a social media regulatory board but analysts fear the move could be targeted at silencing critics.

Will US sanctions threat undo India-Iran Chabahar port deal aimed at countering China’s regional expansion?

The US$370 million project is key to New Delhi’s plans to ramp up trade with Central Asia and promote it as a counterweight to Beijing’s growing economic presence in the region.

South China Sea: Philippine senators launch new project to strengthen presence on disputed Pag-asa island

The project will see the construction of military barracks and other infrastructure aimed at countering China’s activities in the disputed waters.

Modi's strongman rule raises questions about India's 'democratic decline' as he seeks a third term

India has witnessed signs of democratic backsliding that has become apparent during the Modi era, observers and critics say.

Singapore to roll out automated lanes for all foreign tourists to speed up travel, edge out Hong Kong as regional hub

The moves should reduce immigration clearance time at Changi Airport, and may give Singapore an edge over Hong Kong, another regional air hub, where immigration isn’t as automated.

Will Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive usher in pro-China hardliners and impact US ties?

The conservatives among Vietnam’s future leaders could seek closer ties with China to ensure the regime’s survival, analysts say.

Baltimore bridge collapse: Dali crew of 20 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan still stranded on ship, almost 2 months after accident

The Dali’s crew – made up of 20 men from India and one from Sri Lanka – was mostly unharmed during the collision, but have not been allowed to leave the container ship and remain stranded.

North Korea fires missile after Kim Jong-un’s sister slams ‘false rumour’ of sending weapons to Russia

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast, hours after the outspoken sister of leader Kim Jong-un blasted as “fiction” accusations that her nation was exporting weapons to Russia.

Japan paves way for joint child custody in divorce

The amendment by parliament is the first change to the country's parental custody law in nearly 80 years.

Malaysia probes possible JI terror group’s link to Johor attack that killed 2 police officers

Five people have been detained over the attack at a police station including the suspect’s father and a couple who were at the station.

China is a 'critical' global supplier, full decoupling may be impossible, survey shows

Chinese companies are growing more optimistic about a rise in trade exports as firms show no signs of fully decoupling from China, according to Allianz Trade.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: What's next for India's regulators?

One area that has caught regulators' attention is the rapidly growing derivatives market, particularly futures and options trading.

'We were all under water': Afghans tell BBC of devastating flooding

The BBC goes to Afghanistan's Baghlan province, where hundreds have died in devastating flooding.

Will a US missile system in the Philippines make northern Luzon a ‘high value target’ for China?

Activists and analysts expressed concern the deployment of the Typhon mid-range missile system could provoke retaliation from Beijing.

Japan fumes at China, Russia for calling released Fukushima water ‘nuclear-contaminated’

Tokyo said it was ‘extremely regrettable’ that Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had made an assertion ‘contrary to the facts’.

Are India’s politicians paying lip service on climate change in election amid heatwave?

With global warming becoming a major issue, India must tackle climate change in a more comprehensive and methodical way.

North Koreans posed as US tech workers to fund nuclear weapons, State Department says

The State Department said American Christina Chapman helped three North Koreans in an ‘illicit telework employment’ scheme that earned US$6.8 million for Pyongyang.

‘Angry and emotional’: survey shows half of Japan’s health experts faced threats, abuse during Covid-19

Threats included office damage, slashed car tyres, letters with box-cutter blades, and messages about ‘crazy ideas’ and conspiracy theories.

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart demands removal of her ‘unflattering’ portrait from national gallery

The painting by Vincent Namatjira depicted the mining magnate in shades of mottled pink with a double chin.

Cambodia ‘can’t admit’ China’s navy is using Ream as a base – but it sure looks a lot like it

Analysts say the months-long presence of two Chinese warships at Cambodia’s recently expanded Ream Naval Base points to a new transit point for China’s military ‘to stop, rest, refuel, and resupply’.

Is China's bubble tea bubble about to burst?

Chinese bubble tea shares fizzle, raising questions about the industry and Hong Kong's stock market.

Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation

Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power.

Israel army says two Thai hostages held in Gaza are dead

Sonthaya Oakkharasr and Sudthisak Rinthalak, who worked in the plantations near Kibbutz Be’eri, were originally thought to have survived the October 7 attack.

Chinese EV startup Nio is changing its global strategy with U.S., EU tariffs on the horizon

Chinese electric car startup Nio is adjusting its approach to global markets in light of geopolitical developments, CEO William Li said Thursday.

As Putin and Xi meet, the power dynamics between Russia and China keep the West guessing

Analysts say the relationship is nuanced, deeper than a "marriage of convenience," and complex on a number of fronts.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s ancestral ties spark Chinese social media interest: ‘the pride of Hainan’

Observers note the bump in online interest reflects blurred boundaries between Chinese nationality and ethnicity.

Gold, silver and platinum's red-hot rally still has further to go, strategists say

Gold, silver and platinum prices have been on a tear so far this year. Strategists say it's not over yet.

Are India’s spy agency and foreign interference becoming brazen under Modi?

India’s intelligence activities have led to accusations against the Research and Analysis Wing by countries such as the UK, Pakistan and Canada.

South Korean court rejects doctors’ request to block medical school quotas, as strike drags on

A Seoul court rejected a request by doctors and medical students to stop a government plan to increase medical school quotas, as a months-long strike by junior medics drags on.

Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search

Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.

Thai cannabis groups urge rethink of plan to re-criminalise marijuana: ‘don’t bring the people’s plant into the system’

Dozens of Thai cannabis advocates urged the government to abandon its plans to re-list marijuana as a narcotic, a week after it announced its dramatic policy U-turn just two years after de-criminalising it.

Philippines warns China of diplomatic consequences over alleged wiretapping of senior navy officer

A senator claimed Chinese diplomats might be expelled if an investigation found they had violated the country’s anti-wiretapping law.

UK to inspect all Indian spice imports after Singapore, Hong Kong suspend 2 brands over contamination allegations

Britain’s food watchdog applied extra control measures on all spice imports from India, after contamination allegations against two brands sparked concerns among global food regulators.

Indian steel mills ‘vulnerable’ to surge in cheaper Chinese imports after US tariffs

Weak steel demand at home has encouraged China, the world’s biggest producer of the alloy, to offload its surplus stocks by offering competitive rates to Indian buyers, hurting Indian producers.

Japanese consumers gobble up ‘mystery meat’ in Nissin cup noodles as dish sells like hotcakes

The company is selling the rehydrated protein as a solo item, tapping into new trends to woo customers in a market that now offers a wide range of choices.

A Chinese ‘asset’? Philippines raises alarm over mystery mayor suspected of links to Pogos

Alice Leal Guo, mayor of small town Bamban, was unable to provide details about her early life and background during a senate hearing.

Indians pulled into Cambodia cryptocurrency scam demand more local jobs as ‘quick money dream’ sours

India recently rescued dozens of its citizens who were forced to run online scams in the Southeast Asian nation.

Indonesian diaspora welcomes dual citizenship plans but questions ‘political will’ to implement

The government is working on changing the law to allow dual citizenship, a minister has said, even as lawmakers express mixed views about the idea.

Worry as Wuhan blogger's release remains unclear

Zhang Zhan's condition is unclear several days after her scheduled release from jail.

China's Nio unveils Tesla Model Y rival

Nio's new brand Onvo has launched its challenger to the world's best-selling electric vehicle.

Indonesia’s woeful road safety under spotlight after fatal bus crash exposes negligence

An accident that killed 11 people in West Java has prompted calls on the authorities to tighten regulatory oversight and enforcement.

South China Sea: Philippine civilian boat convoy drops plan to sail closer to Scarborough Shoal

Organisers said they managed to deliver supplies to Filipino fishers despite ‘China’s massive blockade’.

Putin arrives in China's 'Little Moscow' as allies aim to deepen trade

It comes a day after the Russian and Chinese leaders pledged a "new era" of partnership between their countries.

'It can set the country on fire': AI and India's election

As deepfakes and AI-manipulated content circulate in India, experts worry about their implications.

Afghan floods: ‘I found my family's bodies in the street’

As deadly flash floods hit Afghanistan, whole families and their homes have been swept away.

Georgia president holds talks on 'how to save' the country as U.S., EU and NATO decry 'Russian law'

The U.S., European Union, NATO and the United Nations have all issued statements expressing concern about Georgia's divisive legislation.

What is Xi Jinping prepared to pay for Putin’s war?

China is a vital ally, but Mr Xi is facing increasing pressure to distance himself from his "dear friend".

China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up

For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.

China’s international students under pressure as economic uncertainty looms

A growing number of overseas Chinese students are running into financial difficulties due to the declining wealth of their families back home.

Fallout between the Maldives and India is ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka, says tourism minister

Indian travelers' boycott of the Maldives is benefiting Sri Lanka, says Sri Lanka's Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, citing the countries' tight relationship.

How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.

Costa Rica, Greece and 42 other countries with a digital nomad visa—the U.S. isn't one of them

As of May 2024, these countries offer digital nomad visas or similar schemes geared towards bringing in remote workers.

Georgia passes 'Russia-style' law on foreign influence despite U.S. warnings and mass protests

Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a highly controversial "Kremlin-style" law on foreign influence, despite massive protests in the country.

Stellantis to rapidly grow exports of Chinese EVs to Europe, other countries

The announcement comes amid increasing geopolitical tensions surrounding China-made electric vehicles in the U.S., Europe and other regions.

Sony reports 7% drop in annual profit as PlayStation 5 sales miss trimmed target

Sony on Tuesday reported a 7% drop in annual profits in the fiscal year 2023, logging its first drop in annual profits since 2020.

Malaysia won't use interest rates to prop up the ringgit, says central bank deputy chief

Bank Negara's Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said the country's monetary policy decisions will be determined by economic growth and the inflation outlook.

Sri Lanka travel visa costs doubled to $100 last month. The reason for the hike is disputed

VFS Global "missed out" on offering 30-day e-visas to Sri Lanka, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando told CNBC Thursday. But VFS Global said it was following orders.

China and India still rely heavily on coal, climate targets remain 'very difficult' to achieve

China and India have not reduced coal generation for electricity, making it harder for Asia's largest carbon emitters to reach their climate targets.

Musk's X wins court reprieve in fight against Australian government over church stabbing videos

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed during a livestreamed sermon that was widely circulated online, racking up hundreds of thousands of views.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: A disconnected stock market

This year has also been particularly unlucky for Indian stock market investors thanks to the uncertainty added by politics.

Japan is not seeking a strong yen, it just wants a stable currency, David Roche says

The Japanese yen broke past 160 against the greenback last week — marking its steepest decline in more than three decades.

Gold bars are selling like hot cakes in Korea's convenience stores and vending machines

The country's largest convenience store chain, CU, has been collaborating with the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation to offer customers mini gold bars.

World prefers U.S. over China for leadership when a Democrat is president, Gallup analysis shows

Most countries prefer aligning with the U.S. over China when the White House is occupied by a Democratic leader, according to Gallup data going back to 2007.

China's 'unprecedented' space mission blasts off to the far side of the moon to collect samples

China on Friday launched a space probe to collect samples from the far side of the moon as the global space race heats up.

Japan's finance minister says yen intervention may be necessary when there are 'excessive' moves

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Friday backed currency interventions by his country's policymakers if the yen moved in sharp directions.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Will AI make or break India?

Can Teleperformance's stock plunge be the canary in the coal mine for what is likely to happen to India because of AI?

India's 8.5% growth rate has some 'fluff,' former central bank chief Raghuram Rajan says

India's 8.5% economic growth rate has some "fluff' in it, according to former Reserve Bank of Governor Raghuram Rajan.

'Liquid gold': An olive oil shortage is fueling record prices and food insecurity fears

A shortage of olive oil has driven prices to record highs, fueled a crime surge and pushed the industry into crisis mode.

Privacy breach at Australian airline Qantas gives access to other customers' details

Some customers using the Qantas app on Wednesday were shown the name, flight details and loyalty status of other passengers.

'An intense five years': Read HSBC CEO Noel Quinn's surprise resignation statement

HSBC CEO Noel Quinn said it is "now the right time for me to get a better balance between my personal and business life."

Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs debut in Hong Kong

Hong Kong on Tuesday became the first in Asia to offer retail investors the ability to trade the cryptocurrencies at spot prices.

IMF raises its Asia growth forecast for 2024, highlights India's growth and China stimulus as key drivers

The upward revision reflects upgrades for China, the IMF said, where it expects policy stimulus to provide support.

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