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Middle East
Syria decrees women must wear burkinis, ‘decent’ clothing at public beaches
The order drew concerns among some Syrians about their personal freedoms under the country’s new Islamist authorities.
11 Jun 2025 - 1:30AM
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Singapore
Ong Beng Seng, Singapore F1 tycoon, to plead guilty in Iswaran case
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China travel
China expands visa-free entry
9 Jun 2025 - 2:57PM
Hong Kong society
How ‘crazy guys’ of Hong Kong football fan club Chi Sin Lo get their kicks
Members of Chi Sin Lo, which translates to ‘crazy guys’, say their cheerleading efforts have drummed up support for city’s football team.
10 Jun 2025 - 12:58PM
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Asean
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Asean-GCC-China summit signals a redrawing of trade away from the US
The partnership offers a chance to reduce US reliance through new supply chains, trade agreements and regional production in critical sectors.
3 Jun 2025 - 6:46PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Qatar and Egypt to ramp up efforts to revive Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas says it is ready to ‘immediately’ hold round of Gaza truce talks after recent negotiations appeared to hit a dead end.
2 Jun 2025 - 12:31PM
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Asean
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Beyond trade, Asean-GCC-China summit heralds Asia’s cultural renaissance
The recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur transcended economics and geopolitics, representing a pivotal moment of inter-civilisational engagement.
1 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Indonesia
Backlash in Indonesia as Danantara courts BlackRock amid Israel arms concerns
Critics say partnering with a firm that invests in arms suppliers to the Israeli military risks undermining Indonesia’s pro-Palestine stance.
29 May 2025 - 4:00PM
China-Middle East relations
China offers visa-free travel to 4 Gulf countries following landmark meeting
Passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain will be allowed to stay for up to 30 days under year-long trial policy.
28 May 2025 - 8:15PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia eyes halal exports to Middle East in bid for new markets
Malaysia is touting its stringent halal certification process, recognised in over 47 countries, to cash-rich Gulf nations hungry for variety.
27 May 2025 - 3:37PM
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Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong can reassert its global edge in an uncertain world
The city’s vibrancy, uniqueness, connectivity and agility make it all the more relevant in a fast-evolving global economy.
26 May 2025 - 9:30AM
International Property
Capital from Hong Kong, mainland China sets sights on UAE property
Inquiries from Chinese buyers surge and Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital and Black Spade Capital make investments.
29 May 2025 - 3:27PM
Banking & finance
China equips Hong Kong with ‘toolbox’ to propel yuan amid de-dollarisation
Doubts about the dollar’s supremacy present a unique opportunity to accelerate the yuan’s internationalisation.
24 May 2025 - 12:39PM
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United States
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How sustainable is a US economy heavily dependent on arms sales?
Trump’s Gulf tour and his proposed budget highlight a disproportionate US reliance on its military-industrial complex.
23 May 2025 - 9:43PM
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United States
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With his ‘historic’ tour, Trump puts US power back in the Middle East
In reasserting the US in the centre of the Middle East’s strategic calculus, Trump also weakens the leverage and influence of Russia and China.
23 May 2025 - 5:30AM
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Middle East
Opinion
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How Trump’s Middle East tour revealed Gulf states’ priorities
While the Gulf states seek benefits from Washington and Beijing, Chinese leaders must deliver more tangible support to secure recent gains.
22 May 2025 - 8:51AM
Donald Trump
US officially accepts Qatar luxury jet to serve as Trump’s Air Force One
The massive gift has raised both ethical and security concerns, with both Democrats and Republicans questioning the president’s decision.
22 May 2025 - 11:30AM
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Donald Trump Jnr says ‘maybe one day’ he could run for US president
‘That calling is there,’ he said when asked at an event if he would ‘pick up the reins’ after his father leaves office.
22 May 2025 - 8:24AM
Asean
Asean, Gulf leaders to meet in Malaysia as region seeks new investment lifeline
Malaysia to host summit with Gulf Cooperation Council next week as Southeast Asian nations hope for new funding to offset US tariff shocks.
20 May 2025 - 5:00PM
Hong Kong society
‘Opportunity I could not let pass’: Hong Kong expats embrace life in Qatar
Despite facing cultural adjustments, Hongkongers are discovering unexpected benefits of relocating to Islamic country.
20 May 2025 - 10:30AM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong offers vital linkages in aiding Qatar-China investment growth, bank says
Standard Chartered’s Huen sees opportunities in financial services and technology as Qatar seeks to diversify from oil and gas.
19 May 2025 - 8:30AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel starts Gaza ground assault after hundreds killed, no progress in talks
‘Complete families were wiped off the civil registration record by [overnight] Israeli bombardment,’ said a Gaza health ministry spokesman.
19 May 2025 - 1:26AM
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Hong Kong’s pandas
Pandas in Qatar? Meet the Hongkonger helping Chinese national treasures thrive
Giant pandas Suhail and Thuraya live in one of world’s largest air-conditioned enclosures under care of former Ocean Park worker Cissy Kou.
18 May 2025 - 7:41PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli assault kills hundreds in 72 hours
Hamas official Taher al-Nono said the two sides were discussing all issues without ‘preconditions’.
17 May 2025 - 9:37PM
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Hong Kong politics
‘Reprehensible’: Hong Kong slams US senators behind latest sanctions bid
Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top envoy in Hong Kong, also warns of impact of rising unilateralism and protectionism.
17 May 2025 - 10:25PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong trade bodies urged to learn from Qatar to enhance investor services
Hong Kong Productivity Council chairman joined city leader’s recent trip to Middle East and says he was impressed by Qatar Development Bank.
17 May 2025 - 10:01PM
Hong Kong's national security law
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Beijing supported Hong Kong’s subsidiary security legislation ‘for months’
Expected easing of China-US tension because of trade deal provided good timing for legislation to be passed by the end of the week, sources say.
21 May 2025 - 4:57PM
Middle East
Trump wraps up his Middle East tour with deals galore
The US president made scoring business deals a centrepiece of the first major foreign trip of his second term.
16 May 2025 - 5:17PM
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