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US economist Barry Eichengreen on how de-dollarisation could actually look

The former IMF adviser examines how de-dollarisation is gaining pace and what lies ahead for China’s yuan.

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Science

China puts off Chang’e-7 mission to drill for ice near lunar south pole

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Your backyard could hold a rare earth fortune and this orange lichen is the clue

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Society

Divorcing devices: how digital detox helps Hongkongers ‘carve out moments’

From phone-free habits to weekend breaks, residents are embracing digital detoxes to ease stress, improve sleep and reclaim focus in an always-on culture.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong has a high rate of digital-device ownership, with statistics showing that 96.8 per cent of people aged 10 and above had a smartphone last year. Photo: Sun Yeung
Data shows that 96.4 per cent of people aged 10 and above had used the internet last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
People experiencing emotional problems or stress might be more likely to seek comfort online, according to an expert. Photo: Karma Lo
People who find themselves unable to control their screen use should seek professional help, according to experts. Photo: Elson Li

Diplomacy

Chinese archaeologists head to Peru for joint project to explore ancient sites

The partnership – part of a wider effort to expand cultural ties – will explore sites associated with the 5,000-year-old Caral civilisation.

The project will explore major sites such as Caral. Photo: Shutterstock

Europe

Macron hosts Saudi’s crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Middle East

A French official said agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus on Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron (centre), Fifa President Gianni Infantino (left) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France on Sunday. Photo: Pool via Reuters

Economy, Trade & Business

US warns Canada not to think it can win ‘devastating’ trade war

Bilateral trade talks have broken down as Ottawa says it would retaliate and match US tariffs affecting US$20 billion of Canadian goods.

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The US and Canadian flags flutter next to the Blue Water Bridge border crossing in Point Edward, Ontario. Photo: AFP

Lifestyle

What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery

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Four of this year’s Shaw Prize laureates: (from left) Ken’ichi Nomoto, Stanford Woosley, Camillo De Lellis and Emmanuel Candes.

Middle East

US envoy walks back comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump’s position

Tom Barrack had said Israel ‘still’ occupies the territory but on Sunday said that was a description of the Golan Heights’ historical status.

Tom Barrack, US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria. Photo: AP

South Asia

Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over jailed ex-PM Khan’s healthcare

The group of 21 sportsmen asked that Khan, also a former cricket captain, be allowed family visits and that medical checks be completed.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore, Pakistan in March 2023. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno

The Hawk Fire was caused by humans and is under investigation, officials said. 42,000 have been displaced or are under active evacuations.

Smoke and flames rise from the Hawk fire in Reno, Nevada, US at the weekend in a screen grab from a social media video. Photo: @SquintDev / via Reuters

Diplomacy

Why Chinese media says US historians are giving ‘ammunition’ to separatists

As ethnic issues grow ever more sensitive, Beijing is alleging the New Qing History movement seeks to fracture the nation.

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Women dressed in traditional costumes brave sub-zero temperatures during a visit to Beijing’s Forbidden City on March 5. Photo: Robert Ng

Africa

Landfill collapse kills at least 30 in Guinea as rescuers search for survivors

Heavy rains washed over waste at a landfill in Guinea’s capital Conakry on Sunday, triggering a landslide that buried nearby shacks.

Residents and rescuers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslide struck the Dar es Salaam dumpsite overnight in Conakry, Guinea on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Russia & Central Asia

Zelensky says Ukraine had no role in Nord Stream pipeline blast

Croatian police have detained a second Ukrainian national in connection with the 2022 sabotage of the pipelines linking Russia to Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday. Photo: EPA

Russia & Central Asia

Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov

The president said inaccurate defence ministry information contributed to an awkward encounter with Trump over the use of Starlink in Russia.

Mykhailo Fedorov speaks at a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine on July 1 when he Ukraine’s defence minister. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

African businesses keep options open as Chinese AI gains ground

Lower costs, downloadable models and greater language flexibility are helping Chinese AI models gain ground across the continent.

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Chinese AI models including DeepSeek, Alibaba’s Qwen and Moonshot AI’s Kimi are gaining ground with African businesses. Photo: Shutterstock

Southeast Asia

Indonesia arrests 72 suspected of starting forest fires as haze persists

Investigators are tracing financial records to determine whether companies have financed or ordered the land clearing linked to fire cases.

Smoke billows on Friday as a wildfire rages through a peatland forest in Bulungan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Photo: BNPB/AP
People walk along the Ampera Bridge as haze from wildfires blankets the city of Palembang in South Sumatra on Sunday. Photo: AP
Motorists ride on a road as haze from wildfires blankets the city of Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Friday. Photo: AP

Economics

Singapore PM unveils major pro-family measures amid record low fertility

The government will fully bear the bill for increasing childcare leave for Singaporean parents, instead of co-sharing it with employers.

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A mother in Singapore feeds her baby in a pram at a park. Photo: Shutterstock
A young child with his parents in front of the Rain Vortex waterfall inside the Jewel Changi Airport mall in Singapore. Photo: EPA-EFE
A couple walk in a neighbourhood park towards blocks of flats in Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

US efforts to secure AI supply chains doomed to fail: Chinese academic

Washington’s initiatives such as Pax Silica will not succeed by targeting third parties, a conference hears over the weekend.

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The United States is seeking to secure hi-tech supply chains in the face of growing competition from China. Photo: Getty Images
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Exam scores reveal more students keen on China’s newer, smaller universities

Research-focused universities with close ties to entrepreneurs and scientists seen as offering competitive advantage in job market.

Wuhan University students at its graduation ceremony in 2023. Photo: SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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China’s YMTC breaks into top 3 flash-memory suppliers with 14% market share

The chipmaker captured a larger proportion of bit shipments, but still ranks fifth by revenue due to heavier exposure to lower-value products.

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The Wuhan-based chipmaker captured 14 per cent of global NAND bit shipments in the second quarter. Photo: Shutterstock

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In Focus | How Pacific nations walk a tightrope between Western security and Chinese trade

As Australia expands defence pacts in the region, Beijing courts local communities with ‘small and beautiful’ aid.

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