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China complains about treatment of citizens at New Zealand airport
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2025
» WELLINGTON — China’s embassy in New Zealand said it had complained to Wellington about "harassment" of its citizens at airports, citing the case of a traveller compelled to hand over electronic devices.
Thai industrial sentiment hits 3-year low
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thailand's industrial sentiment index fell to its lowest level in three years in August on worries about domestic political uncertainty, a strong baht currency and tariffs imposed by the United States, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday.
Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» KABUL — Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule, where Botox, lip filler and hair transplants reign.
Park Chan-wook's murder comedy to open Asia's biggest film festival
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» BUSAN — Celebrated director Park Chan-wook's star-studded murder comedy will open Asia's biggest film festival Wednesday, which launches its first fully fledged competition lineup as South Korea projects its soft power worldwide.
China's flying cars collide at air show
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/09/2025
» CHANGCHUN — Two flying cars from a unit of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Inc reportedly collided when airborne at a rehearsal for the Changchun air show, raising fresh questions over the safety of the technology.
China’s Guangxi AI hub targets Asean with demand-driven innovation
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 17/09/2025
» NANNING — Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) development through a demand-driven model aimed at serving foreign partners, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale from its Chinese owner.
When Labubu dolls transform into a protest symbol
Oped, Published on 17/09/2025
» I was surprised to see Labubus, the mega-popular toy monsters with Puck-like grins, staring at me in the crowd at anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles in June.
US entertainment giants sue Chinese AI firm
Published on 16/09/2025
» Walt Disney, Universal and Warner Bros Discovery have filed a copyright lawsuit against a Chinese firm alleging that its video-generating AI app was built from intellectual property stolen from the three major Hollywood studios.
VietJet to take delivery of first Boeing 737 Max
Published on 16/09/2025
» HANOI - The Vietnamese airline VietJet Air is preparing to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft nearly a decade after placing the order, as Hanoi continues talks with the United States on tariffs.