Asia - Pacific

Chinese tech firm Xiaomi to invest $6.9B to develop homegrown chips
Xiaomi to reveal new system-on-chip Xring O1 on Thursday, which will power its next smartphone
Chinese tech firm Xiaomi to invest $6.9B to develop homegrown chips
Xiaomi to reveal new system-on-chip Xring O1 on Thursday, which will power its next smartphone

ASEAN working towards regional monetary fund, financial reform: Malaysia's premier
Although dollar remains dominant currency, 'we can at least establish some form of reprieve to protect 'our national interests,' says Anwar Ibrahim

Russia reviewing credentials of Taliban-appointed envoy to Moscow
Russia’s presidential envoy for Afghanistan denies Bagram base ambitions

China launches 6 new satellites into space
Commercial rocket lifted off from Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

South Korean former president Yoon leaving ruling party ahead of election
Yoon Suk Yeol urges supporters to vote for People Power Party presidential candidate in June 3 election

Austria hails Türkiye for hosting Istanbul peace talks between Russia, Ukraine
'Türkiye is a crucial partner for the European Union, and I very much commend Türkiye's role in trying to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine,' says Chancellor Christian Stocker