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‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Philippine push for US-linked security ties alongside Asean chair duties triggers debate on regional unity and flexibility towards China.

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The Squad informal defence grouping of the United States, Philippines, Japan and Australia aims to counter China’s influence in the region. Photo: AFP

Big Tech

Jensen Huang pushes AI in energy-rich Kazakhstan, shrugs off bubble fears

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers his keynote speech at the company’s GPU Technology Conference in Berlin on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

China warns against space arms race in new outer space position paper

The paper expresses strong opposition to “unilateral sanctions” imposed on other nations’ space activities. Photo: Shutterstock

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong burnishes gold hub credentials with local refineries deal

The agreement will see gold refineries localise production in Hong Kong, allowing the city to create a complete gold trading ecosystem.

Gold ingots are seen on the production line at a non-ferrous metal company in the eastern Chinese city of Tongling. Photo: Getty Images

Economics

‘Videos made me panic’: France unrest gives jitters to Southeast Asian tourists

Safety alerts and riots lead to itinerary changes at a time when tourism from the region to France is experiencing an uneven recovery.

A tourist uses his smartphone to film burnt cars in Paris, France, on Saturday. Photo: AFP
A French police officer extinguishes burning bicycles during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
A man walks past burnt-out vehicles in Paris on Monday. Photo: AFP/dpa
A cafe waiter tries to push back tear gas canisters during clashes between protesters and police in Paris on Saturday. Photo: EPA

Military

What Beijing’s 2-to-1 shipbuilding lead means for the US in war over Taiwan

While China’s ability to churn out ships could give it an edge, experts say technology and experience are also vital.

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Chinese shipyards delivered 84 vessels in 2024 and 2025, while the American total was 38. Photo: Weibo

Global Economy

Could Europe’s cost-of-living protests sharpen EU-China trade tensions?

Unrest over economic hardship could strengthen calls to protect industry and jobs, though direct impact on trade talks is uncertain.

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A man walks past a burned-out car in Paris, France, on Tuesday following protests against the high cost of living. Photo: AP

Banking & Finance

Standard Chartered sharpens its yuan advisory edge as currency’s global rise continues

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The yuan is seeing increased use on an international scale, not only in trade but also financing and investment.

Science

Rocket debris hitting US homeland is ‘embarrassing’ for China, says astronomer

Farmer’s find looks like a match for a fuel cap from LandSpace’s Zhuque-2E and could trigger UN convention, according to expert.

The mystery object is likely to be a fragment from a Chinese satellite rocket, space experts say. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Europe considers new quotas and tariffs to stem Chinese imports

EU trade chief says bloc may turn to safeguards to curb surges in imports and names plastics as a sector where investigations are advanced.

EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic says the bloc could impose quotas or tariffs on more Chinese industries before further negotiations with Beijing. Photo: EPA

Economics

What Indonesia’s warnings of energy cuts mean for Asean

Observers say the warnings reflect a broader trend towards resource sovereignty but are unlikely to hinder progress in regional frameworks.

Captive thermal power plants and solar panel installations in North Maluku province. Indonesia has warned it could curb energy exports to countries it deems disrespectful. Photo: Indonesia’s Presidential Palace / AFP

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Bay Area vision

The city is one of 11 Greater Bay Area cities that collectively form a strategic fulcrum in the country’s new development vision.

Hong Kong

Making it in the metropolis

Hong Kong is betting big on the Northern Metropolis, a 30,000-hectare megaproject positioned as the city’s next engine for economic growth.

Global Economy

How China captured nearly 82% of the world’s new ship orders

Ageing crude carriers and higher oil prices are helping to fuel demand for new vessels, according to analysts.

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Ships under construction at the port in Taicang, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, on February 19, 2025. Photo: AFP

Society

Hong Kong Legco to review tighter rules on access to land records amid concerns

Lawmakers agree to set up subcommittee to examine stricter land record search rules following pushback from journalists and legislators.

Lawmakers in session on October 7. The Legislative Council is establishing a subcommittee to review proposed requirements and procedures under the Land Titles Regulation. Photo: Karma Lo

Tech Trends

Cambricon’s third quarter profit surges 148% amid push to replace Nvidia

Revenue reached 3.5 billion yuan, up 104.5 per cent from a year ago, beating the 75.8 per cent revenue increase seen in the second quarter.

Cambricon attributed the revenue surge to its market expansion and efforts to ‘facilitate the implementation of AI applications’. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Politics

Economic fears fuel protests in India, France as ‘social contract’ breaks down

A leading Hindu organisation claims that foreign forces are seeking to destabilise India through the protests.

People attend a protest as part of a youth-led campaign demanding educational reforms in Bengaluru, India in July. Photo: AP

Russia & Central Asia

Melania Trump brokers ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukraine city: White House

Food and medical supplies have been scarce for months in Oleshky, and the truce will allow for evacuation and the entry of humanitarian aid.

US first lady Melania Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House on Monday. Photo: AP

Southeast Asia

Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ as Philippines probes father over child abuse images

Prince ⁠Harry’s wife said she had known about the allegations against Thomas Markle since 2018.

Meghan Markle. Photo: Indigo/Getty Images
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Xi leads early Politburo meeting to signal anti-corruption drive ahead of plenum

Meeting calls for ‘stern rectification’ in top state organs as China prepares for high-stakes political gathering.

Xi Jinping presided over a Politburo meeting on Friday, before the fifth plenum of the 20th Central Committee on October 26 to 29. State media said the meeting called for sustained pressure against corruption. Photo: Xinhua
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