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China’s Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

Access to rare earths has become one of Beijing’s most potent bargaining chips in negotiations with Washington.
Access to rare earths has become one of Beijing’s most potent bargaining chips in negotiations with Washington.

S’pore Open back to Super 500 status from 2027 after BWF revamp

Loh Kean Yew in action at the Singapore Open on May 29, 2025.
Loh Kean Yew in action at the Singapore Open on May 29, 2025.

News analysis

Taiwan’s security blanket may become warmer after Takaichi’s big win in snap polls

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house on Feb 8.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house on Feb 8.

Ukrainian skeleton athlete’s helmet showing war dead banned, with armband recommended instead

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych holds his helmet with images of compatriots killed during the war in Ukraine, at the Milano Cortina Gamesin in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Cristiano Corvino
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych holds his helmet with images of compatriots killed during the war in Ukraine, at the Milano Cortina Gamesin in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Cristiano Corvino

Families in China scramble for mercury thermometers ahead of ban despite health risks

The ban applies to manufacturing, not to owning or selling existing inventory.
The ban applies to manufacturing, not to owning or selling existing inventory.

A spat between a restaurant and an influencer was out of control. Then Beijing stepped in

awspat - The popular Paradise Walk mall in central Chongqing during lunch hour on a weekday, a quiet Xibei - an eatery chain that had found itself the target of online allegations in recent months - stands in contrast to its busier neighbours.
Barely a handful of the tables are filled at the restaurant that can seat about a hundred diners. Employees stand attentively at the occupied tables, with wait staff performing magic tricks for children.

ST PHOTO: AW CHENG WEI
awspat - The popular Paradise Walk mall in central Chongqing during lunch hour on a weekday, a quiet Xibei - an eatery chain that had found itself the target of online allegations in recent months - stands in contrast to its busier neighbours.
Barely a handful of the tables are filled at the restaurant that can seat about a hundred diners. Employees stand attentively at the occupied tables, with wait staff performing magic tricks for children.

ST PHOTO: AW CHENG WEI

Japanese businesses in China worried over negative impact from diplomatic row

A woman walks past a Japanese restaurant in Beijing.
A woman walks past a Japanese restaurant in Beijing.

China charges former official of defence industry regulator with graft

AI boyfriends: Is this the way the world ends?

In recent years, scores of AI companion platforms have sprung up.
In recent years, scores of AI companion platforms have sprung up.

Seven killed in gold mine accident in eastern China, state media CCTV reports

The mine is owned by leading gold producer Zhaojin Mining Industry, according to the Qichacha company registry.
The mine is owned by leading gold producer Zhaojin Mining Industry, according to the Qichacha company registry.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.