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US Vice-President J.D. Vance during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.

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Hong Kong stock market

Lenovo targets US$2b bond to repurchase debt amid AI infrastructure growth

Technology

Saudi Arabia signs construction, smart-city deals with Chinese firms

US, Israel war on Iran

No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with a fragile freeze

Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and an agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained.

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Smoke rises behind the Azadi Tower in Tehran following a US-Israeli military strike on Iran in early March. Photo: ISNA/AP
China energy security

Strait of Hormuz still eerily quiet as doubts remain over ‘fragile’ peace deal

The only vessel moving in the waterway on Monday morning was a patrol ship, as analysts warned uncertainty lingered over the US-Iran agreement.

China-Middle East relations

Why China is attracting wealthy Gulf families in search of opportunity

Growing interest in China’s tech sector is reshaping Gulf travel to the world’s second-largest economy.

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US, Israel war on Iran

In latest about-face, Trump calls off ‘very hard’ attack on Iran

After warning of imminent military action, US president says an agreement may be days away in a repeat of claims made in recent weeks.

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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly predicted a breakthrough with Tehran, even as fighting persisted and negotiations faltered. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift

Analysts say Iran’s new tactic is both an attempt to reassert strategic deterrence and a political bargaining chip ahead of negotiations.

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IPO

The world’s 5 largest-ever IPOs, before Elon Musk’s SpaceX listing

Ahead of SpaceX’s public listing on Friday, set to break records, here are some previous block-buster fundraisers.

US, Israel war on Iran

Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked

Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.

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The remains of an Israel-bound Iranian ballistic missile that landed in an agricultural field in the Damascus countryside, Syria, following Monday's exchange of fire. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

‘Immediately stop shooting’: Trump urges Iran and Israel amid tit-for-tat strikes

Fragile April ceasefire collapses as direct tit-for-tat strikes resume on day 100 of the US-Israel war against Iran.

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Iranians attend a rally in Tehran after Iran’s attack on Israel on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Banking & finance

Macau taps into Project mBridge digital currency platform

Project mBridge is seen as part of Beijing’s push to establish alternatives to traditional, US-dollar-centric payment networks.

Energy

Oil prices rally on Hormuz talks but will Asia’s energy woes ease?

Analysts say recovery ‘will take a far longer time’, with ship backlogs and damaged facilities weighing on Asia’s energy importers.

US, Israel war on Iran

How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war

However, experts caution that the country’s economic instability and enduring regional rivalries have capped its gains.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his country’s support for peace talks. Turkey can be a “natural release valve” for companies trying to deal with the instability caused by the Iran war, an expert has said. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Syria says Sharaa holds phone call with Trump

Ahmed al-Sharaa tells the US president that ending economic restrictions is essential to reviving Syria’s economy.

US President Donald Trump and Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House in November 2025. The two leaders spoke by phone on Sunday. Photo: Syrian presidency via AP
India

India seals BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, eyes Indonesia next

A senior Indian defence ministry official made the announcement at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore.

Islamic State

Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria

Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.

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The Philippines

Homesick Filipino migrants count cost of separation for a ‘better’ future

Economic necessity has forced Filipino migrants like Jeffrey Ongoco to spend years away from the people they left home to support.

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Overseas Filipino workers based in Kuwait hold their documents upon arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines in 2018. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war

Marco Rubio insists a deal with Iran remains within reach after the US military claimed its attacks were in ‘self-defence’.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords

US president suggests Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other regional powers normalise ties with Israel to secure peace.

Middle East

Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions

Over 1.5 million faithful gather as annual sacred rites in Mecca officially get under way.

Pilgrims pray around the cube-shaped Kaaba in the Grand Mosque. Photo: AP
Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

According to data from analytics company Cirium, the aviation industry managed disruptions through capacity changes made months in advance rather than opting for last-minute cancellations. Photo: Elson Li
US, Israel war on Iran

Israel thrusts a reluctant UAE into the open over defence ties

Disclosures about Iron Dome batteries and secret meetings have exposed ties analysts say the UAE would rather handle ‘more discreetly’.

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Hong Kong stock market

SpaceX share sale won’t drain Hong Kong IPO boom, JPMorgan says

Bank sees strong demand for Chinese AI, robotics and healthcare listings despite SpaceX’s projected record-breaking IPO in the US.

IPO

SpaceX’s US$75 billion IPO sparks liquidity fears as Fed rate-increase odds rise

The blockbuster offering’s repercussions could be far-reaching, drawing capital away from Hong Kong and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

The SpaceX Starship sits on the launch pad ahead of its sixth flight test from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 17, 2024. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
IPO

Hong Kong set to be ousted by Nasdaq as world’s biggest IPO market

International investors remain interested in Hong Kong tech listings due to attractive valuations, UBS and JPMorgan say.

Nasdaq is set to become the world's biggest IPO market this year with the SpaceX listing. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump calls off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

US president signals possible Iran breakthrough as ‘serious negotiations’ continue to end conflict.

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US, Israel war on Iran

How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of Trump-Xi summit?

The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues.

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