
Chinese province saw cremations jump during COVID surge
About 171,000 cremations were registered in Zhejiang - home to around 5pct of China's population - in the first three months of 2023.
Wed Jul 19 2023

China cities cancel flights, prepares to halt trains as Typhoon Muifa closes in
Typhoon Muifa gains strength in the East China Sea, triggering China's first "red alert" this year.
Wed Sep 14 2022

Why does the world need bendy ice?
Researchers sought to create ice with as few structural imperfections as possible, growing extremely fine and elastic microfibers.
Sat Jul 24 2021

Alibaba's Jack Ma makes first public appearance since October in online meeting: State media
Tianmu News, a news portal under Zhejiang Online, a government-backed news website, reported the meeting on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 20 2021

Nineteen dead in gas-tanker accident in China's Zhejiang
The tanker was carrying liquefied petroleum gas when it exploded at a highway exit
Mon Jun 15 2020

Proton's reset to go international begins in earnest
The significant management changes announced about a week ago by Proton is undoubtedly a turning point in the national car manufacturer's long-term quest to emerge as a successful international brand.
Sun Oct 08 2017

Dr Li Chunrong appointed Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional new CEO
Li will succeed Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali who will end his tenure on Sept 30.
Fri Sep 29 2017

Geely's Volvo to go all electric with new models from 2019
This spells the eventual end to nearly a century of Volvos powered solely by the internal combustion engine.
Wed Jul 05 2017

Geely signs final contract with DRB-Hicom
The acquisition was expected to be completed in three months, after which Geely would form a core management team recruited from a pool of global candidates to ensure the smooth operation of Proton.
Fri Jun 23 2017

Joint-ventures the norm in car sector - Mustapa
The decision to partner Proton Holdings Bhd with Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group Co Ltd was purely a commercial one made in the best interest of Proton, its vendors and employees.
Sat Jun 17 2017

Proton set to prosper in mega cross-border deal
Proton Holdings Bhd's switching from a single-country sole ownership to a cross-border international joint venture with China''s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co, in a mega deal signed on Wednesday.
Sun May 28 2017

China's Geely takes 49.9 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Proton
Geely, parent company of Hong Kong-based Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd and Sweden's Volvo Car Group, would also acquire 51 percent of Proton unit Lotus, the companies said.
Wed May 24 2017

China's all-girl pop band crushes hopes of besotted female fans
Marketed as a pop band that encourages girls to pursue their own identities and shake up female conventions, Acrush has won more than 749,000 followers on Chinese social networking site Weibo.
Wed May 03 2017

China house collapse death toll rises to eight
Eight people were killed after a group of houses collapsed in China on Monday, local authorities said.
Mon Oct 10 2016

33 missing after China landslides: Xinhua
Heavy wind and rains brought by Typhoon Megi triggered the landslides around 5:30pm (0930 GMT) Wednesday, which struck the villages of Sucun and Baofeng in eastern Zhejiang province.
Thu Sep 29 2016

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025