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Leader of the Democrats (Demokraatit) party and Greenland’s Prime Minister-elect Jens-Frederik Nielsen at a ceremony to sign a coalition agreement, in Nuuk on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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Greenland forms new government hours before US VP Vance’s visit

The new majority government will be headed by pro-business Democrats leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen.

US-China relations

My Take | How Western classics are now weaponised against the West

Donald Trump

Outside In | Outraged by Trump, Canada scrambles to define what makes a nation

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Banking & finance

Venture-capital club expands to Hong Kong, plans US$250m fund

London Technology Club opens in the city with a focus on fast-scaling companies in AI, fintech.

A view of Victoria Harbour taken from Hong Kong Observation Deck in Sky 100, West Kowloon, on February 27, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
China economy

Opinion | Trump’s executive orders will be no match for markets in grip of fear

Investors’ behaviour promises to thwart Trump’s economic agenda, just as they have forced past administrations to scramble for rescues.

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US-China relations

US Air Force nominee wants total drones approach to counter mainland China

Troy Meink tells confirmation hearing that the Pentagon needs to shorten acquisition timelines or PLA will continue to close the gap.

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Ukraine war

US sidelines Europe, demands ‘right of first offer’ on Ukraine investments

Kyiv’s EU membership bid could be undermined if the US has control over investment decisions covering large areas of Ukraine’s economy.

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An open-pit titanium mine in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Will Trump’s retreat spur a grand bargain with China?

The US president seems to want to move closer to Beijing, Carlos Gutierrez tells the Boao Forum.

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The Philippines

US bolsters Philippines defence with ‘game changer’ missiles to deter China threat

During a visit to the Philippines, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed alliance, deterring Beijing’s ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea.

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Trump tells Vance to wipe out ‘divisive ideology’ from Smithsonian museums

The US president’s executive order singled out the National Museum of African-American History and Culture as problematic.

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A statue commemorating the 1968 Olympics black power salute on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington DC. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Trump’s immigration crackdown hits Filipino green card holder, sparking fears

The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.

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A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer talks to a group of undocumented immigrants detained in Kansas. Photo: TNS
Israel-Gaza war

Rubio says he stripped visas from 300 ‘lunatics’ over university Gaza protests

The Trump administration has moved aggressively against foreign students over on-campus demonstrations, leading to some high-profile arrests.

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US-China relations

Trump, some Republicans differ on TikTok ahead of sell-or-ban deadline

‘If ByteDance stays involved in any way, the deal is illegal – plain and simple,’ said one senior Republican lawmaker.

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Canada

Era of close ties with US ‘over’, Canada PM says, as Trump asks to talk

Mark Carney says he expects to speak to the US president in ‘a day or two’, and that Canada will retaliate against planned US car tariffs.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference on proposed US tariffs in Ottawa on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Fame and celebrity

Meet Bobby Flay’s new girlfriend, Brooke Williamson – a fellow Food Network chef

Brooke Williamson won Top Chef in 2014 and went on to appear in Bobby Flay’s show Bobby’s Triple Threat – now she’s dating him.

Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson are dating. Photos: @chefbrookew/Instagram
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Trump withdraws UN envoy pick Elise Stefanik amid Congress majority fears

Republicans control the US House by a slim margin, and the departure of the firebrand congresswoman would make it even harder to pass laws.

China-EU relations

EU trade commissioner says bloc seeks to deepen cooperation with China

Maros Sefcovic, in Beijing meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng, signals European Union’s softening tone toward engagement with China.

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Vladimir Putin

Trump’s plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says

The Russian leader is concerned that Nato countries could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech at the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Fourth Beijing warning for Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison over Panama ports deal

Beijing’s offices overseeing Hong Kong affairs repost another scathing news article taking aim at company over sale to US consortium.

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Boao Forum for Asia

‘Unstoppable momentum’ vs ‘big challenges’ in China’s cross-border e-commerce

Former deputy secretary general for China’s State Council warns of a potential negative impact from foreign import tariffs on small packages.

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Trade

Opinion | Trump’s trade policy is misguided but don’t be quick to blame tariffs

Instead of attacking the use of tariffs, the Trump administration’s domestic critics should consider their popularity and effectiveness.

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US President Donald Trump displays an executive order he signed announcing tariffs on auto imports at the White House in Washington, on March 26. Photo: AFP
TV shows and streaming video

Addictive China micro-dramas show how commercial demand fuels netcasting boom

The head of China’s body overseeing film and TV calls micro-dramas a ‘new growth pillar for China’s online audio and video industry’, with growing influence overseas.

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A man uses his mobile device at a mall in Beijing. The surging popularity of China’s micro-dramas often keep people glued to their screens. Photo: AFP
Pakistan

Pakistan’s Parsi community shrinks as young migrate

Many young and skilled Pakistanis want to leave a country wracked with political uncertainty, security challenges and a struggling economy.

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US-China trade war

Stephen Roach says trade war puts US on course for ‘cultural revolution’

The Yale economist lamented the path his country is taking under US President Donald Trump during a panel discussion at the Boao Forum.

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Donald Trump

Opinion | How Trump’s assault on US universities is reshaping rivalry with China

In purging individuals and ideas from US universities, Donald Trump’s new ‘red scare’ will only diminish America’s ability to attract top tech talent.

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Icons and Influencers

Who is Ashton Hall, the fitness influencer with an ‘insane’ morning routine?

Hall’s Instagram post shares details of his start to the day, which includes waking up before 4am, plunging his face into ice cold Saratoga Spring Water, meditation and rubbing banana peel on his skin.

An early start for fitness influencer Ashton Hall. Photo: @ashtonhallofficial/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Abby De La Rosa, mum of 3 of Nick Cannon’s 12 children?

The couple share 3 children, from a total of 12 Cannon has fathered, but disc-spinner and radio presenter De La Rosa stands out for her open-minded view of their relationship.

Icons and Influencers

Who is OutKick founder Clay Travis, who’s friendly with Trump and Musk?

Formerly a writer for CBS Sports and blog Deadspin, Travis has been accused of pushing Covid-19 misinformation and downplaying police brutality against Black people.

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