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Australia’s interest rate rise signals growing hawkish stance in Asia
Reserve Bank of Australia is less an outlier than a harbinger of global monetary trends in the wake of war-induced supply shocks.
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South Korea
South Korea rejects Trump’s claim that ship ‘decided to go it alone’
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Malaysia
Well-oiled diplomacy: Malaysian king visits Moscow as Anwar eyes Russian energy
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War and conflict
Letters
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History shows the high cost and low yield of war as conflict resolution
Readers discuss the imperative of dialogue to end the Iran war, the growth and diversity of Chinese products and Hong Kong’s efforts to deter smoking.
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Hong Kong stock market
Hang Seng crosses 26,500 as Hong Kong stocks rally on easing Middle East fears
Alibaba and Baidu lead gains after softer crude prices and overnight advance in US equities boost market sentiment.
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Japan
Trump’s last Japanese diehard fans lose faith as Iran war chaos spreads
Concerns in Japan are also mounting over the security ties between Japan and the US as Trump seeks to withdraw more troops from Europe.
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China energy security
China’s energy security plan expands south: how Hainan is becoming an LNG hub
Global supply shocks have intensified in recent months – reaffirming Beijing’s years-long strategy.
7 May 2026 - 9:30AM
The Philippines
Opinion
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US allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions
Faced with the US’ unreliability and China’s ascent, countries such as the Philippines are creating new networks of partnerships.
7 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal
Trump reiterated that Iran ‘cannot have a nuclear weapon’ as both sides combined military pressure with diplomatic efforts to end deadlock.
7 May 2026 - 4:29AM
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United States
Is Rubio’s star rising in Trump world? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s relaxed White House podium debut fuels buzz about his future.
6 May 2026 - 4:38PM
Hong Kong tourism
Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war
Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.
6 May 2026 - 8:01PM
Asean
Opinion
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Asia must unite to avert an Iran war food crisis
The energy and fertiliser shocks come amid crucial planting windows for Asia’s farmers, exposing the region’s dire dependencies.
6 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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US-Iran tensions
China’s Wang Yi and Iran’s Araghchi support new regional security framework in Gulf
Separately, Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers in a phone call discuss need to continue diplomatic efforts and regional cooperation.
6 May 2026 - 9:54PM
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Japan
Bound by anxiety: Japan and Australia deepen ties for an uneasy age
Shared concerns about trade coercion and energy shocks are driving the two middle powers to ‘institutionalise’ their partnership.
6 May 2026 - 12:25PM
Hong Kong stock market
‘China’s Nasdaq’ nears record high as strong tech momentum buoys Asian stocks
Asia’s stock markets received a boost as US tech giants reported strong results and President Donald Trump signalled more Iran peace talks.
6 May 2026 - 7:18PM
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Central Asia
An Asian alternative to Nato? How Cica is rethinking Middle East security
Chief of lesser-known security forum says it provides ‘architecture for de-escalation’ and allows members to project soft power.
6 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Trending in China
Joyous reunion of Iran boy with China classmates after family visit to Iran moves many
Business trip to conflict-ridden homeland lasts longer than expected as boy and parents lose contact with worried school friends.
6 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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Diplomacy
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How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability
Hormuz tensions are a reminder to start building a better, more sustainable energy order before the next crisis hits; Hong Kong can help.
6 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
Trump dismisses China friction over Iran war, touts Xi ties before summit
US halts Hormuz escort mission, says Beijing is not pushing back as Xi talks loom.
7 May 2026 - 12:48AM
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Donald Trump
‘He’s endangering a lot of Catholics’: Trump takes another shot at pope
US president’s latest criticism threatens to derail Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s high-stakes mission to Rome.
6 May 2026 - 6:17PM
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China's military weapons
Will new Saudi-Pakistan defence pact give Chinese arms risk-free exposure?
Islamabad’s elevated stature in Middle East security could make it ‘the operational face of Chinese defence systems’ via regional deployment.
5 May 2026 - 11:38PM
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China-Middle East relations
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi to visit China days ahead of Donald Trump
Foreign Minister Araghchi will arrive on Wednesday and hold talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Beijing has announced.
5 May 2026 - 9:55PM
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War and conflict
As I see it
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Thanks to Trump and Netanyahu, everyone now wants to go nuclear
After waging a war on the pretext of stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons, the US and Israel have ignited a new arms race.
5 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong home sales surge to 2-year high, boosting overall transactions
A total of 8,692 transactions in all sectors were concluded last month, up 12.3 per cent from March’s 7,737 deals.
5 May 2026 - 6:45PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong posts strongest quarterly economic growth in almost 5 years at 5.9%
Robust exports and resilient domestic consumer spending drive growth despite Middle East tensions and rising energy costs.
5 May 2026 - 10:30PM
China-Japan relations
Takaichi signs Australia deals to boost Japan’s energy security
Japan’s prime minister penned agreements with her Australian counterpart as the two nations seek to pare reliance on Chinese rare earths and safeguard energy supplies amid the war in Iran.
5 May 2026 - 5:00PM
South Korea
South Korea rebuffs Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ call after Hormuz ship fire
A UN mandate and a global coalition are required before Seoul joins Trump’s mission to reopen the strait, officials indicate.
6 May 2026 - 9:16AM
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SCMP Highlights
Filipino contestant’s viral swimsuit moment, UAE’s Opec exit: 7 Asia highlights
From Malaysian Indians frustrating scammers to Japan sharing warship design, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
5 May 2026 - 2:32PM
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