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Advertisement Business China’s BYD steps up assisted-driving push Chairman Wang Chuanfu said the carmaker aimed to achieve “zero traffic accidents” through intelligent-driving technology. BYD shows a new self-developed 4-nanometre chip that it says supports L3 and L4 autonomous driving during a presentation on May 28, 2026. (Photo: BYD) 28 May 2026 10:48PM (Updated: 28 May […]

Advertisement Asia Myanmar leader to visit India for first trip abroad as president Min Aung Hlaing will hold talks with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meet with business representatives, according to both governments. Former Myanmar military chief and Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing arrives to attend his sworn-in ceremony during a session of the […]

Advertisement Commentary Commentary: The value of Shangri-La Dialogue in a world increasingly shaped by hard power Asian perspectives on security issues will be in the spotlight as defence officials gather in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Defence officials will gather in Singapore for the […]

Advertisement Asia ‘Real increase in violence’: What’s behind rising domestic abuse rates reported in Southeast Asia? Experts say there is a need for governments to allocate resources to support the long-term recovery, rehabilitation and empowerment of domestic violence survivors. The rates of reported domestic violence continue to present a critical challenge for communities. (Illustration: CNA/Clara […]

Advertisement East Asia Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises Lee Cheuk‑hing has tendered his resignation following a confrontation with security guards during a school trip. The clip shows a man pointing his fingers at the guards, then yelling “shut up” and “go away” and swears at them. (Photo: Handout via […]

Advertisement East Asia China’s ‘emotional value’ phenomenon is redefining goods, services and society  “Emotional value” is China’s latest catchphrase determining how people spend and behave, but also reflective of modern-day anxieties. Xiao Meng, a companion climber, holds the hand of CNA correspondent Krystal Chia during their ascent up Mount Tai in Shandong – a gesture meant […]

Raid on Indian opposition leader triggers violence in Kerala

The interior minister urged officials to address infiltration, narcotics, smuggling, and other ‘trans-border crimes’.

Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre

The US is set to shut down the federal migrant detention centre known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’.