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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.
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Video gaming
Chinese esports giant NIP sets global targets with Abu Dhabi expansion
18 May 2025 - 12:07PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong trade bodies urged to learn from Qatar to enhance investor services
17 May 2025 - 10:01PM
US-China relations
Senior US Democrat slams ‘horrible’ reversal of AI rule as helping China
Trump administration’s move to rescind Biden-era prohibitions said to enable Saudi Arabia, UAE to make advanced chips ‘available’ to Beijing.
17 May 2025 - 10:27PM
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Donald Trump
Trump caps Gulf tour with America-first policy for peace in Middle East
Trump’s vision sits well with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, two Gulf nations closest to Washington, but its feasibility remains to be determined, analysts say.
16 May 2025 - 9:00PM
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United States
‘Enough for Gaza for weeks’: US aid cuts leave food decaying in warehouses
Vital items for hungry people in need have been stuck inside US government warehouses since January’s decision to cut global aid programmes, sources say.
16 May 2025 - 6:21PM
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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
Aviation
Trump announces US$14.5 billion Etihad commitment with Boeing, GE Aerospace
White House on Thursday said Abu Dhabi-based Etihad will buy 28 American-made Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft powered by GE engines.
16 May 2025 - 7:00AM
Donald Trump
UAE to build biggest AI campus outside US, bypassing past China worries
Deal is a major win for the UAE, which has been trying to balance its relations with ally US and largest trading partner China.
16 May 2025 - 1:54PM
Middle East
Trump says ‘getting close’ to deal to avoid Iran military action
Iran has held four rounds of talks with the Trump administration, which has sought to avert threatened military action by Israel.
15 May 2025 - 9:54PM
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Hong Kong economy
Number of visits to Hong Kong arts hub jumped 19% last year, hitting 15 million
West Kowloon Cultural District aiming to continue trend this year with local events and international collaborations to entice visitors.
15 May 2025 - 9:29PM
US-China relations
In Saudi Arabia, US and China vie for influence and the kingdom wins: analysts
Donald Trump’s recent ‘landmark’ deals with Riyadh valued at US$600 billion described as pledges rather than guarantees of investment.
15 May 2025 - 5:49AM
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Why Gulf countries are fertile ground for Chinese EV makers’ growth
The region could serve as a staging ground for Chinese carmakers seeking to bypass tariff-related disruptions and access Western markets.
15 May 2025 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong secures visa-free entry to UAE, eased rules for Oman
Chief Executive John Lee is on the last day of his delegation’s ‘fruitful’ tour in which city signed 59 MOUs and agreements with Qatar and Kuwait.
14 May 2025 - 11:19PM
Artificial intelligence
Chinese AI stalwart Zhipu eyes expansion on back of Belt and Road Initiative
Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.
14 May 2025 - 7:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia
The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.
14 May 2025 - 5:56PM
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China travel
Foreigners flock to China’s Shenzhen as visa-free entries surge 160%
Visa-free policies have helped the southern tech hub become a popular destination for overseas tourists, particularly from elsewhere in Asia.
14 May 2025 - 5:00PM
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Donald Trump
Trump signs US$142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia during Gulf trip
The White House described it as the largest-ever weapons deal, although Trump in his first term trumpeted a larger, longer-term figure.
13 May 2025 - 11:37PM
Family offices
Why multifamily offices could yield bigger benefits for Hong Kong
Hong Kong can boost its economy, create jobs and generate positive global image with multifamily offices, Raffles Family Office CEO says.
13 May 2025 - 8:30AM
Ukraine war
China’s absence from talks on Ukraine shows ‘real limits’ of its leverage
Chinese officials said to have been ‘anxious’ about US-Russia negotiations, but observers don’t see Washington drawing Moscow from Beijing.
12 May 2025 - 6:13PM
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Donald Trump
Trump plans to accept luxury 747 ‘gift’ from Qatar to use as Air Force One
The ‘flying palace’ would possibly be the most expensive gift ever received by the US government.
12 May 2025 - 7:47PM
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Hong Kong economy
‘Not surprised’ snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan may leave Hong Kong: senior official
Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says city faces stiff competition in luring talent after player indicates possible move.
11 May 2025 - 10:38PM
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Middle East
Saudi Aramco profits drop in first quarter as uncertainty rises
Aramco had expected to declare total dividends of US$85.4 billion in 2025, down sharply from last year’s payout of over US$124 billion.
11 May 2025 - 6:02PM
Hong Kong science and tech
How Hong Kong helped a mainland Chinese driverless tech firm expand to Mideast
UISEE CEO Wu Gansha, who will meet Hong Kong delegation in Qatar, says city played pivotal role in the company’s global expansion.
12 May 2025 - 1:17PM
Donald Trump
Golf courses, skyscrapers, crypto: Trump family’s Mideast business booms
Analysts said signing commercial deals with the US president is an easy route to political influence.
11 May 2025 - 2:24PM
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India-Pakistan tensions
India-Pakistan conflict halts IPL, sparks panic buying, travel cancellations
Amid India-Pakistan tensions, panic buying has gripped border towns, with citizens stocking up on groceries, medicines, and petrol fearing shortages.
10 May 2025 - 11:37AM
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Hong Kong society
South China Morning Post collects 12 prizes at Hong Kong News Awards ceremony
Chief Executive John Lee also urges journalists to uphold professionalism amid increased protectionism and hegemony globally.
9 May 2025 - 8:04PM
India-Pakistan tensions
Pakistan hits India’s western border, forcing flight suspensions at 24 airports
The Indian army said it repulsed drone attacks along the frontier, a charge Islamabad called ‘baseless’.
9 May 2025 - 3:04PM
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