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Why Asian exporters can’t afford a passive approach to US politics
Asian firms and governments must stop viewing tariffs as temporary obstacles and start treating them as recurring stress tests.
29 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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We still don’t have the full picture about the latest Beijing floods
29 Jul 2025 - 8:53PM
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IPO boom a stepping stone for Hong Kong to become region’s capital hub
29 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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How Hong Kong can lead in patient-focused ethical AI healthcare
AI can improve disease detection, surgery accuracy and data management but healthcare professionals can do a lot of good that AI cannot.
29 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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China Opinion
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China champions ‘inclusive AI’ to win the hearts and minds of developing world
Beijing’s policy is focused on more affordable systems, inclusive tech development efforts and a seat at the table of AI governance.
29 Jul 2025 - 7:00AM
World Opinion
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World Court’s ruling opens the door wider for climate justice
The court’s decision could result in legal action against countries that fail to honour their climate commitments.
29 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Why US alliance didn’t save Philippines from Trump’s tariffs
The Philippines learned the hard way that Trump considers economics separate from security or geopolitical aims when making deals.
28 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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US President Donald Trump (centre) meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr (left) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on July 22. Photo: EPA
Asia Opinion
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Inflation, political turmoil won’t put investors off Japanese property
Rising prices and anti-establishment populism are not enough to undermine the factors underpinning the strength of Japan’s property market.
28 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong Opinion
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Will Hong Kong government’s more hands-on approach to development pay off?
As a number of economic initiatives mark significant anniversaries, it is worth looking back on the development strategy of a previous era.
28 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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When travellers think sustainability, make them think Greater Bay Area
The joint efforts of policymakers, businesses and young people can help visitors turn climate action into everyday action.
28 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Trump is right to reverse Biden’s failed curbs on chips to China
Ban not only failed to isolate Chinese advances in AI, but also gave companies such as SMIC and Huawei the chance to become global powerhouses.
27 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (right) speaks as US President Donald Trump looks on during an “Investing in America” event at the White House in Washington, DC, April 30, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
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China could become a high-income country this year, but can it stay one?
The growth model built on suppressed consumption, high savings and high investment needs to be revised to deal with China’s current reality.
27 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong’s reputation as a foodies’ heaven is hanging in the balance
Rent levels are triggering a wave of shop and restaurant closures, causing job losses and making the city less attractive.
27 Jul 2025 - 7:14PM
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Why Malaysia seeks enduring Asean-GCC-China cooperation
Malaysia’s history as a global bridge drives this new trilateral forum, mirroring historical trade routes from China to the Middle East.
28 Jul 2025 - 10:05AM
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World Opinion
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Are we globalising ourselves out of community?
Globalisation is here to stay, but it doesn’t have to come at the expense of local identities, people's livelihoods and the environment.
27 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
Locals and tourists in Phra Nakhon si Ayutthaya, Thailand, celebrate Songkran, the country’s new year festival, as elephants spray water on partygoers on April 13. Photo: Getty Images
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Economies are left looking for safety as animal spirits run wild
The world is crying out for systemic reforms to markets that heap investment in fashionable sectors instead of where it is needed the most.
27 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Now is the time for a change in the mindset on LGBTQ rights
Lack of measures to protect this community’s liberties, despite growing public support and many court judgments, reflects badly on Hong Kong.
26 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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China needs to be wary of growing social trust deficit in the AI era
It is a concern to see that people no longer have faith in public rules, and that there is a growing us-vs-them mentality.
22 Jul 2025 - 7:00AM
A man reads a state media report about the conclusion of the Third Plenum, on a sidewalk in Beijing on July 19, 2024. Photo: AFP
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Epstein saga may be the downfall of Donald Trump
The US president may have to pay a high price for turning on his own supporters for their dogged interest in the late billionaire’s activities.
21 Jul 2025 - 8:36PM
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Hong Kong must spread its wings and look beyond mainland Chinese IPOs
If Hong Kong wants to lead Asia’s next capital markets cycle, it needs to become the top choice for the whole region, not just the mainland.
21 Jul 2025 - 9:34AM
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Happiness in Hong Kong must be the focus, along with civil service efficiency
While promoting accountability in the civil service is laudable, policymakers must also concentrate on improving people’s livelihoods.
20 Jul 2025 - 4:31PM
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Why Asian exporters can’t afford a passive approach to US politics
29 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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We still don’t have the full picture about the latest Beijing floods
29 Jul 2025 - 8:53PM
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IPO boom a stepping stone for Hong Kong to become region’s capital hub
29 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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How Hong Kong can lead in patient-focused ethical AI healthcare
29 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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China champions ‘inclusive AI’ to win the hearts and minds of developing world
29 Jul 2025 - 7:00AM
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World Court’s ruling opens the door wider for climate justice
29 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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