A Chinese resident in Singapore has told how her visiting father was fined S$300 (US$220) for spitting in public, but instead of showing sympathy mainland online observers cheered the punishment.

Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: "I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage."

Anwar's statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing maritime issues Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Southeast Asian nations not to "single out" Beijing over South China Sea disputes,

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.

In Beijing, officials and diaspora members attended flag unfurling ceremony in the embassy premises. India's Ambassador to China Pradeep Rawat read out the important parts of the President's speech

New shades of capitalism are emerging in China's tuckered out stock market as companies, at Beijing's behest, buy back their shares and pay record dividends to investors lying in wait for a so-far evasive rebound.

TIKTOK restored US services after Donald Trump pledged to delay enforcement of a ban. Yet it’s not clear whether the app’s Chinese parent is able – or willing – to secure a US backer in time to avoid a permanent shutdown.

Lunar New Year, or Tết Nguyên Đán (Tết), is Vietnam's most important celebration - a time to honour ancestors, cherish family, and welcome new beginnings.This year, it lasts from 28 to 31 January.

As the US leader throws around threats to get his way, globally, countries may end up in the arms of a superpower they see as more benevolent. China could gain allies at America’s expense.

About 90 per cent of China’s trade is by sea, including 80 per cent of energy and 60 per cent of gas, and almost 60 per cent of all its trade moves through the Malacca Strait, making the dilemma acute

Several independent oil refineries in eastern China have halted operations, or plan to do so, for indefinite maintenance periods as new Chinese tariff and tax policies plunge them deeper into losses,

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