China state-owned companies

Indonesia government to take over state firm’s stake in troubled China-funded high-speed railway

Commercially named “Whoosh”, the 142km railway connects Jakarta to Bandung.

China has too few EV plants, not too many

Fast-growing local EV specialists such as Xiaomi, Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng appear to be selling more cars than their factories are set up to make.

More Chinese firms at Singapore Airshow, in push for wider reach in foreign skies

A display of team aerobatics by the J-10 combat aircrafts from the People's Liberation Army Air Force Bayi Aerobatic Team during the media preview at Changi Exhibition Centre on Feb 1, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM esair01

China executes former Huarong senior executive for $202m graft

The company is a key offshore financing unit of troubled asset manager China Huarong Asset Management, also known as China CITIC Financial Asset Management.

China’s vice-premier attends launch of Simandou iron ore project in Guinea

The Simandou iron ore mine project in Guinea is 75 per cent Chinese-owned.

Plagued by Chinese debt, Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail gets lifeline from Prabowo

Whoosh high-speed rail project connects Jakarta and Bandung, with plans for extension to Banyuwangi.

TikTok in the US: Key things to know

US President Donald Trump signed an order for a US TikTok deal that cuts Chinese ownership to 20 per cent.

PSA Singapore inks Tuas Port warehousing and logistics deal with shipping giant Cosco

PSA said the tie-up with Cosco builds on their long partnership and takes it beyond container port operations into full supply chain services.

Why China is trying to tame its electric car frenzy

Chinese carmakers like BYD have been conquering the world with their electric vehicles, but the competition has become ruthless.

Premium China carmaker Hongqi, known for Xi Jinping’s limos, to launch in Singapore in 2026

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