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Degraded Nobel Peace Prize standards could mean Trump deserves one
The awarding of the world’s most prestigious prize has been twisted and perverted by politics and often has nothing to do with peace.
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For Chinese firms going out, global success requires truly ‘going in’
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Britain’s Asia-Pacific ties all the more vital in an uncertain world
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Hong Kong should seek Olympic gold with a bid for 2036 Summer Games
With strong backing from the mainland, the city has a good chance to host the event and boost its global profile in the process.
13 Jul 2025 - 1:15PM
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Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong Man-wai meets the press at Hong Kong International Airport on returning from the Paris Summer Olympics, on August 1, 2024. Photo: Elson Li
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Is Vietnam’s tech dream stuck in the assembly line?
Vietnam needs to focus on upgrading domestic capacity and implementing urgent reforms, or risk becoming a second-tier assembly line.
13 Jul 2025 - 10:00AM
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A few small steps for Hong Kong, a giant leap for China’s space sector
The city is well suited to advance China’s commercial ambitions in the cosmos and play a leading role in reforming outdated legal frameworks.
13 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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As Trump targets Brics, Indonesia’s autonomy hangs in the balance
Facing renewed tariff threats, Jakarta must now weigh its commitment to a multipolar world against short-term economic interests.
13 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7. Photo: AFP
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Today’s forecast: 34.7 degrees. No, it’s not Hong Kong, it’s the UK
Britain is experiencing its third heatwave of the year, raising fresh concerns about the nation’s ability to cope with soaring temperatures.
12 Jul 2025 - 10:40PM
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Why Brics is still a long way from providing an alternative world order
If Brics nations want to present a viable alternative to the US-led world order, they must do more than eschew confrontation with the West.
12 Jul 2025 - 8:46PM
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What’s in a Singaporean Chinese name? It’s a long story
In the US, I’ve been assumed to be Taiwanese, mainland Chinese or Korean. It’s like watching people play charades using my business card.
12 Jul 2025 - 9:37AM
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Embracing autonomous vehicles can revolutionise Hong Kong transport
Infrastructure upgrades, clear regulations, public engagement and cross-border collaboration can help establish the city as a leader in next-generation mobility.
12 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Beijing Declaration a win for peace and dialogue between civilisations
China-led vision seeks to replace law of the jungle and Cold War mentality with respect for the diversity of civilisations and development.
11 Jul 2025 - 9:24PM
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Having funded Asian infrastructure for a decade, what next for the AIIB?
Having survived Obama’s opposition, the development bank established by China will soon have a new president in a tricky Trumpian environment.
11 Jul 2025 - 5:57PM
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Hong Kong officials must address concerns over large-scale projects
Development projects are subject to rigorous checks. If convinced of their public interest, the government should do more to address people’s concerns.
11 Jul 2025 - 3:19PM
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Why China can’t make a clean break from reliance on land and property
There is no lack of reform ambition but there will be no clean break: the old system persists because no fully functional alternative exists.
11 Jul 2025 - 6:43AM
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Building railways as ‘one country, one system’ may save Hong Kong a lot of money
Adopting mainland standards to build the mass transit links for the Northern Metropolis can reduce construction costs by up to 30%.
10 Jul 2025 - 8:43PM
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How US climate advocates lost the narrative battle over clean energy
The passage of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ offers a lesson that narratives are just as important as interest-group politics for a party’s agenda.
10 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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Has Trump started another forever war? Not if Americans can help it
As the US ramps up aggression against Iran, fears of another full-scale invasion in the Middle East abound. Thankfully, all hope is not lost.
23 Jun 2025 - 10:30PM
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A protester in Los Angeles, California holds up a placard denouncing war following the US and Israel’s airstrikes on Iran on June 22. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Is China a just society? Economic woes erode public perception of fairness
The case of Chinese actress Nashi, who was found to have used subterfuge to get ahead in her studies, touched a raw nerve on the mainland.
24 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM
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Why blocking the Strait of Hormuz is a recipe for disaster
With its ruinous consequences and difficulty in execution, a full blockade is unlikely. But the risks of miscalculation must not be ignored.
25 Jun 2025 - 8:54AM
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Beyond Iran: the precarious balance of global oil prices
The world is more resilient and energy-efficient than in the 1970s, yet broader structural vulnerabilities persist and could hit Asia hard.
24 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong should seek Olympic gold with a bid for 2036 Summer Games
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A few small steps for Hong Kong, a giant leap for China’s space sector
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