The People’s Bank of China has indicated its approval for trading treasury bonds on the secondary market, signalling more robust action to boost liquidity and fuel growth is no longer out of the question.द्वारा Amanda Lee

Within monthsof the Indian ban, Google rolled out YouTube Shorts and Instagram pushed out its Reels feature, mimicking short-form videos TikTok excelled at.द्वारा Associated Press

Australia’s new national defence strategy focuses on countering its ‘adversary’ on the battlefield, yet its true vulnerability lies elsewhere – on its economic dependence on China. Diplomatic engagement will protect Australia far better than any military deterrence can.द्वारा Daryl Guppy

Moscow vetoed a resolution to prevent an orbital arms race, prompting the US to ask if Russia was hiding something.द्वारा Reuters

The weapons, with double the striking distance, were used for the first time to bomb a Russian airfield in Crimea and Russian forces in another occupied area.द्वारा Associated Press

Shou Zi Chew, chief executive of the popular app, says the platform will continue to operate as it challenges the new legislation in court.द्वारा Agencies

Taiwan’s exports to the US in the first quarter beat shipments sent to mainland China, with analysts pointing to a ‘strategic plan’ by Washington to construct and lead a world supply chain and market order.द्वारा Ralph Jennings

Biden signed the bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new US aid to Ukraine, notching a rare bipartisan victory for the president as he seeks re-election.द्वारा Reuters

Trade, Ukraine among topics on the agenda, with Blinken expected to pressure China to urge its firms to stop supplying dual-use goods to Russia or face more punitive measures.द्वारा Kawala Xie

Within monthsof the Indian ban, Google rolled out YouTube Shorts and Instagram pushed out its Reels feature, mimicking short-form videos TikTok excelled at.द्वारा Associated Press

Media advocates have urged New Delhi to “cease using visa regulations as a tool of repression” against reporters.द्वारा Junaid Kathju

Media advocates have urged New Delhi to “cease using visa regulations as a tool of repression” against reporters.द्वारा Junaid Kathju

Head of US space command warns that China’s space development is make its terrestrial forces ‘more precise, more lethal and more far ranging’.द्वारा Seong Hyeon Choi

Marcos Jnr’s office says “no such directive exists” and Manila is working with various agencies to combat deepfakes.द्वारा Jeoffrey Maitem

Marcos Jnr’s office says “no such directive exists” and Manila is working with various agencies to combat deepfakes.द्वारा Jeoffrey Maitem

MTR Corporation says disruption occurred as engineering staff failed to adjust signalling system component after replacing it in the morning.द्वारा Cannix Yau,Emily Hung

While Philippines was absent from forum, members passed updated Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea, a non-binding multilateral agreement.द्वारा Amber Wang

Footage posted by social media users showed a saddled white horse seemingly covered in blood running through the street alongside another, black one.द्वारा Agence France-Presse,Reuters

The German carmaker, which saw its market share shrink in China last year, said it plans to launch 30 new electric cars on the mainland by 2030 as it vies to keep up with the rapid pace of electrification in the world’s largest vehicle market.द्वारा Daniel Ren

Some Malaysians accuse the military of poor planning that led to the crash and having defence assets of questionable quality.द्वारा Joseph Sipalan

Some Malaysians accuse the military of poor planning that led to the crash and having defence assets of questionable quality.द्वारा Joseph Sipalan

During their six-month stay on the Tiangong space station, the Chinese astronauts will carry out experiments on fish in a step towards raising other animals in space.द्वारा Holly Chik

Marcos Jnr said his wife’s inexperience in politics led to her outburst against Vice-President Sara Duterteद्वारा SCMP’s Asia desk

Flexible work has become a hot-button issue in the city state since the government announced last week that all employers must allow formal requests for flexible work arrangements from December.द्वारा CNA

Musk accused Australia’s leaders of trying to censor the internet after a court ordered his platform to stop showing footage of a bishop being stabbed.द्वारा Reuters

Elderly Japanese are at highest risk from the elevated temperatures, while agriculture – especially the crucial seasonal fruit sector – and fish prices will also feel the impact.द्वारा Julian Ryall

The Philippine Navy says 124 Chinese vessels have been detected in the West Philippine Sea since the military drills began on Monday.द्वारा Jeoffrey Maitem

A thumping victory for his party in this month’s parliamentary elections has lent Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu a free hand. But observers say his country is simply ‘too small’ to be taking sides.द्वारा Biman Mukherji

Chinese-produced durian is set to be available to the public in July, with production from the tropical island of Hainan likely to reach 200 tonnes this year, although Thailand and Vietnam are set to remain the largest sources.द्वारा Ralph Jennings,Mia Nulimaimaiti

The president and his elder son chose not to endorse the party’s presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo during the election, the official says.द्वारा Amy Sood

UK-based rights group RSI says Britain deliberately ‘exported’ a counterterrorism programme to Indonesia as part of its post-Brexit geopolitical outreach.द्वारा Johannes Nugroho

Duterte said her personal feelings were not related to her position as a government official after Marcos Jnr’s wife accused the vice-president of ‘hurting’ her.द्वारा Sam Beltran

This year’s ‘biggest ever’ Balikatan exercises kicked off as Manila took delivery of a state-of-the-art missile system from India – and had hopes for US$2.5 billion in US military aid.द्वारा Raissa Robles

At an election rally, the Indian prime minister called Muslims ‘infiltrators’ and accused the opposition of wanting to gather Hindus’ wealth ‘and distribute it among those who have more children’.द्वारा Junaid Kathju

The Mobile Cooperation Team initiative was first set up in 2017 as part of Tokyo’s efforts to train and equip the coastguards of Southeast Asian nations that felt threatened by China’s presence.द्वारा Julian Ryall

Henry Van Thio, who served in elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and continued in position after she was ousted by military in 2021, is stepping down for unspecified health reasons, state media reported.द्वारा Associated Press

From healthcare to education and rural inclusion, AI has allowed Bangladesh to make developmental leapfrogs. But for these innovations to spread, the Global South must have a seat at the table.द्वारा Anir Chowdhury

Manila has received its first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, in a carefully timed shipment observers say is the start of a ‘clear push’ to expand military sales with Southeast Asia.द्वारा Junaid Kathju

Intelligence officers have been sent to investigate potential national-security threats in Cagayan, where about 4,600 Chinese students reportedly live.द्वारा Jeoffrey Maitem

The city state’s incoming PM inherits a currency that has risen 40 per cent against its major trading partners over the past two decades, while the economy has doubled in size and total assets under management have climbed more than eight-fold.द्वारा Bloomberg

India’s national weather service has forecast an abnormally hot April through June, coinciding with the country’s general election. Will polling stations and election rallies be able to beat the heat?द्वारा Kaisar Andrabi

The Indian prime minister’s ruling BJP has vowed to attain developed economy status within 25 years. But a host of legacy issues still need tackling.द्वारा Biman Mukherji

In dialling back the possibility of more US bases and dialling up a commitment to diplomacy with China, Marcos is offering a path to de-escalation. In turn, Beijing could rein in its aggressive tactics in the South China Sea and explore genuine economic cooperation.द्वारा Richard Heydarian

Voters backed President Mohamed Muizzu‘s tilt towards China and away from traditional benefactor India, with his party winning 66 of the first 86 seats declared on Monday.द्वारा Agence France-Presse