China deploys AI to audit public tenders in Anhui, flagging 3,264 questionable clauses since early 2025. System developed with iFLYTEK cuts review time from hours to minutes.

Citi drops call for two interest-rate hikes by India's central bank through March, citing an interim US-Iran peace deal that reduces oil-driven inflation risk

Economists at Citi dropped their call for two interest-rate hikes by India's central bank through March next year, saying an interim US-Iran peace deal has reduced the risk of higher oil prices fueling inflation.

Thailand revives $30B coast-to-coast trade corridor to rival the Strait of Malacca as a major shipping route

Thailand revives a $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor project aimed at rivaling the Strait of Malacca as a major trade route.

Iran's IRNA publishes Islamabad MOU text outlining US‑Iran roadmap to end military conflict

Iran's state news agency IRNA publishes text of Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran and US outlining roadmap to end military conflict and negotiate final agreement

Taiwan's Lai Ching-te urges world media to defy China's pressure campaign at rare briefing as Beijing escalates efforts to isolate Taipei

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on international media to resist China's pressure campaign against Taipei at a rare briefing held as Beijing intensifies efforts to isolate the island.