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People gather as they celebrate the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s fall, at Ummayad Square in Damascus, Syria on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

A year after Assad’s fall, can Syria’s new leader deliver lasting peace?

Despite progress, sectarian violence and Kurdish tensions persist as President Ahmed al-Sharaa pushes toward future elections.

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IPO

Exclusive | Meet the Illinois farmer sowing the seeds of the world’s biggest IPOs of 2026

War and conflict

Opinion | Welcome to a world where wars don’t end and sanctions don’t work

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s religious communities unite in prayer to mourn Tai Po fire victims

Muslims and other faith groups express solidarity and sorrow for victims of deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court.

The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong held a special prayer session at Kowloon Mosque in Tsim Sha Tsui to pay respect to the victims of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Dickson Lee
Middle East

Opinion | Why Gulf region’s dreams of aviation domination are built on sand

While Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Istanbul’s plans are already aggressively ambitious, Saudi Arabia’s extravagant vision seems like something from fantasyland.

China trade

Explainer | The return of Red Sea shipping: 3 scenarios for Chinese trade

Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours.

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China exports

How Chinese lifestyle brands are finding fans abroad with toys, tea and trends

From milk tea to blind boxes, China’s lighter consumer brands are winning worldwide recognition – though time will tell if the craze will last.

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China manufacturing

Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions

With many of their clients moving or building sites abroad, China’s factory owners are following suit, seizing a ‘last chance’ for new revenues.

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Singapore

Saudi adviser lauds parallels with Singapore in modernisation efforts

Mohammed Khalid Alyahya cites the late Singaporean leader’s pragmatic and results-driven governance as a template for Saudi Arabia’s ambitions.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | In betting on Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong is really betting on itself

Hong Kong’s future may lie not in choosing between East and West, but in linking Asia with the Middle East and beyond.

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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (left) visits the New Murabba Development Company under the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia with Murabba CEO Michael Dyke, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 30. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

China takes on US and Russia as it touts J-35 fighter jet in the Middle East

Chinese fifth-generation fighter could draw interest from those seeking fast delivery and fewer political constraints on their purchases.

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China’s fifth-generation fighter jet, the J-35, has been offered to overseas buyers in recent years. Photo: Handout
Climate change

Opinion | How Cop30 laid bare the new geopolitics of climate action

Fractures, even among the Global South, show the energy transition is not just a technical challenge but a deeply political negotiation.

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Singapore

Singapore names Gavin Lee permanent head football coach after Hong Kong win

Lee secured the role following the men’s national football team’s historic Asian Cup qualification earlier this month.

Technology

Opinion | How AI, quantum and space technologies will define the Asian century

Together, they form an engine that will determine which nations shape the century ahead and which struggle to keep pace.

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Middle East

The China factor behind Trump’s decision to upgrade Saudi air power

The deal swaps F-35 jets for ‘guardrails’ on Chinese tech in the Gulf, analysts say – with Israel assured its military edge is safe.

Two F-35B fighter jets of the US Marine Corps fly in formation over Puerto Rico on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan to lead delegation to Italy to showcase tech, boost trade

Science Park to invite eight tech start-up companies to attend Trade Development Council’s symposium in Milan.

Fashion

Fashion Trust Arabia 2025: which emerging designers won at this year’s awards?

The awards honoured MENA designers, drew celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, and were hosted by Queen Latifah.

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Venezuela

US aviation agency warns airlines flying over Venezuela of potential hazards

There has been a huge US military build-up in the region recently, including its largest aircraft carrier, other warships and F-35 aircraft.

A demonstrator holds a “No War With Venezuela” sign while protesting outside the White House in Washington, on November 15. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Khashoggi’s widow and Democrats demand release of ‘shocking’ Trump-Saudi call

The call with the Saudi crown prince after Khashoggi’s killing involved a quid pro quo, US congressman Eugene Vindman says.

Hong Kong economy

How Hongkongers find their feet in shifting sands of desert kingdom Saudi Arabia

Middle Eastern country is looking to lure global talent as it diversifies its economy and Hongkongers are among those eyeing opportunities.

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US-China trade war

‘Close the loopholes’: US officials urge tougher chip rules to limit China gains

Lawmakers seek stronger BIS powers and more staff, saying Beijing could use one-year pause in export controls to advance domestic abilities.

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The NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPU builds on core innovations to accelerate training and AI reasoning. Photo: Handout
United States

Trump urges broadcast regulator to revoke ABC licences over Khashoggi query

Trump’s suggestion to the FCC came after a reporter questioned Saudi Arabia’s crown prince about the 2018 killing of a Washington Post columnist.

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US President Donald Trump points to a reporter as he meets Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong firms pick Saudi Arabia over mainland China for expansion: HSBC

Nearly 20 per cent of Hong Kong businesses preferred Saudi Arabia for supply chain diversification, followed by China at 14 per cent.

Artificial intelligence

Nvidia’s strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for now

Shares of the chip designer jump 5 per cent in extended trading after falling nearly 8 per cent in November.

Africa

Trump vows to end Sudan war, in sudden pivot thanks to Saudi crown prince

The US president condemned ‘tremendous atrocities’ in the conflict, which he admitted was previously ‘not on my charts’.

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A displaced woman from El Fasher sits with her child as they wait for permission to enter a camp in Al-Dabbah, Sudan, on November 13. Photo: Reuters
Banking & finance

Opinion | Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai: the rise of the ‘family office triangle’

The Asian century will not be written by governments alone but by family offices that can turn opportunity into enduring prosperity.

A woman walks on the Peak, with Hong Kong’s skyline in the background, on February 4. Photo: Sam Tsang
Donald Trump

Ronaldo, Musk attend Trump’s White House dinner with Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk was among business titans invited to the gala dinner, as tensions with Donald Trump thaw.

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Trump attacks female reporters, who he called ‘piggy’ and ‘terrible’

US president lashes ABC News and Bloomberg reporters in the Oval Office and on Air Force One.

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