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Seoul’s radical drone carrier bids to shape future of next-gen naval warfare
HCX-23 Plus could position country as potential ‘first mover’ for unmanned, drone-optimised navy assets, expert says.
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China’s Wang Yi decries ‘unacceptable’ Israeli attack on Iran, urges diplomacy
In calls with Israeli and Iranian counterparts, China’s top diplomat says peaceful settlement still ‘viable’, warns of ‘dangerous precedent’.
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China Economy
Why Chinese firms building foreign factories are no longer focused on US market
Countries like Brazil, Serbia, Hungary and Saudi Arabia have become top choices for Chinese companies looking to explore other markets.
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Hong Kong trade body plans 2026 conference to entice Gulf states
Hong Kong Trade Development Council chair also says Donald Trump’s unpredictable policies could see body further tweak export projections.
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1 dead, 4 injured in Chongqing after driver runs into crowd: district police
Xiong, 38, detained by officers after allegedly driving into onlookers following a dispute over blocked path.
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Israel and Iran unleash more strikes, deepening Middle East crisis
Israel targets Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters; Tehran launches deadly missile strikes.
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Economics
Is Indonesia ready to roll the dice on casinos at the risk of social costs?
An Indonesian lawmaker has asked Jakarta to consider following the UAE in allowing casino gambling, saying the idea is ‘out of the box’.
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Asia’s industry leaders to lead region’s net-zero transformation
Energy Asia 2025 forum aims to speed up collaboration on sustainable energy solutions, economic development and environmental responsibility.
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Study shows China’s temples act as rare sanctuaries for ancient trees
Team finds China’s Buddhist and Taoist temples host higher concentration of old trees – some dating back 1,000 years – than anywhere else.
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China Business
Gen Z’s ‘emotional consumption’ fuels surge in consumer stocks like Pop Mart
Shares of Pop Mart, the Chinese toymaker that owns Labubu, have surged almost 600 per cent over the past year in Hong Kong.
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Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect texted friend he ‘might be dead soon’
Vance Luther Boelter had links to evangelical ministries and police also found a list of other legislators in his vehicle.
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Taiwan blacklists leading chipmakers Huawei, SMIC amid US-China tech rivalry
The move will further tighten existing loopholes and curb collaboration between Chinese firms on the entity list and Taiwanese tech leaders.
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Food & Drink
Chinese chefs who served US presidents, and the delicious dishes they cooked
Two Chinese chefs are among Asians who cooked for US presidents like Theodore Roosevelt and William Harding who are celebrated in a new book.
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Russia & Central Asia
Putin wishes Trump happy birthday, says Russia ready for new Ukraine talks
Ukraine’s Zelensky urged the US to ‘shift tone’ in its dialogue with Moscow, saying it was ‘too warm’ and would not help to end the war.
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People
Up to 10,000 Pogo-linked foreigners in Philippines amid criticisms of inaction
A senior official says a detention facility in Pasay, where many linked to Pogos are held, is finding it hard to cope with overcrowding.
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How the next Philippine president could reshape its South China Sea policy
A coastguard official’s jab at former president Duterte’s ‘jet ski’ pledge has revived debate on Manila’s long-term maritime strategy.
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Diplomacy
Lee Jae-myung turns to China to ease North Korea ties, but will it take sides?
Analysts say Beijing’s role will depend on new South Korean leader’s approach to China and potential for US-North Korea dialogue.
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Southeast Asia
Singapore’s Gen Z swaps pints for coffee as daytime raves light up dance floor
Young party-goers embrace alcohol-free clubbing at events where the vibe is friendly as sober curious movement takes hold in the city state.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong wants an ecotourism boom, but can its parks handle more visitors?
Mass tourism contradicts ‘conservation over everything’, the principle behind managing country parks, researcher says.
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China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours
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Hong Kong plans new AI supercomputing centre to boost tech hub status
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Chinese carmaker GAC’s electric-van unit takes aim at European market
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Are Trump’s student visa curbs a self-inflicted wound on US innovation?
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China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby
Shijian-25 is expected to use its robotic arms to latch onto Shijian-21 and replenish its fuel.
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Hong Kong’s gig economy workers want industry regulated. Can city deliver?
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