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On Defense, Trump’s Early Moves in Asia Have Been Notably Normal
Despite its high-decibel MAGA rhetoric, the administration has largely upheld the regional commitments made during Joe Biden's presidency.
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Trump tariffs: ‘bad news for all’ as Asia hard hit by levies, amid fears of global trade war
‘Disproportionately stiffer’ tariffs for the region will be detrimental to growth for export-reliant Asian economies, experts warn.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:US stock market leads global decline after Trump unveils tariffs
Prices fell for everything from gold to crude oil to Big Tech stocks to small companies that invest only in US real estate.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Philippines offered 20 US F-16 fighter jets in major defence upgrade, amid China tensions
Experts stress the urgent need to upgrade the Philippine Air Force due to its limited capabilities in defending against China’s military presence.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Trump’s 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports stuns Taipei: ‘deeply unreasonable’
Cabinet spokeswoman says Taiwan will ‘lodge solemn representation’ with US trade representative and push for negotiations to protect its interests.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Modi’s Waqf Bill a Potential Death Blow for Muslim Property Rights
Although the Indian government has justified the revisions in terms of transparency and anti-corruption, there is little reason to assume it is acting in good faith.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong says city remains ‘safest’ in ‘chaotic world’
Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, discusses significance of ‘two sessions’ for Hong Kong in meeting with city leader John Lee and other top local officials.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of city’s Web3 sector after Tron founder flags fraud
The call comes after cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun denounced alleged ‘loopholes’ in Hong Kong’s trust regulations.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Beijing slams new tariffs, US diplomats in China get romance ban: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s reaction to ‘bullying’ tariffs to a romance ban on American diplomats in Chinese cities, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation, Singapore’s Temasek donate cancer treatment machines
Both organisations donate two histotripsy systems worth S$12 million to health research centres in city state.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?
The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:PLA puts US military on notice over ‘dangerous’ activities near China
Warning follows maritime security meeting in Shanghai between US and Chinese personnel.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power
The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:China’s lidar sensor makers Hesai, RoboSense stand to gain after fatal Xiaomi SU7 EV crash
Adoption of the laser-based sensors will increase as consumers demand safe self-driving systems, analysts say.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:More incentives needed to spur new ecotourism areas in Hong Kong: experts
Francis Lam, former president of the Institute of Surveyors, warns the need for infrastructure significantly affects project’s financial viability.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:How Sri Lanka is Rewriting its Economic Narrative
By prioritizing transparency, the Sri Lankan government aims to rebuild trust with international lenders and investors, a critical step in stabilizing the economy.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred
Tour bookings remain steady while insurance executives urge travellers to secure coverage.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:An Asia racked by natural disasters needs insurers to step up
Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:PLA takes aim at Taiwan’s coastal fuel depot in Strait Thunder 2025A war games
Ground forces fire on drill target that looks a lot like the island’s main LNG storage facility.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:The EU and Central Asia Can Forge a Strategic Partnership Through Connectivity
The Samarkand summit marks a watershed moment in EU-Central Asia relations at a time when the international order is undergoing a fundamental realignment.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong condemns US tariffs, duty-free parcel cancellation as ‘bullying’
Lawmaker Kennedy Wong also says most manufacturers in China will not absorb tariff hikes themselves.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Marco Rubio says US committed to Nato but tells allies to spend more
Trump has demanded Nato more than double its current spending target to five per cent of GDP – more than any, including the US, spend now.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Thais outraged by expensive furniture for now-collapsed Bangkok tower
Corruption watchdog page reveals list of items including sofas costing nearly US$5,000 and 28 rosewood armchairs for State Audit Office building.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong woman dies during 100-metre training dive in Philippines
Dive is part of technical training for advanced divers who have already made 40-metre and 60-metre descents.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman pop up in Hong Kong’s DSE English exam
Reading section includes article on celebrity gossip, exploring why it was popular and its possible benefits.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Tech war: China claims AI chip progress as Loongson unveils CPUs amid self-sufficiency push
The new processors integrate Loongson’s central processing unit cores, which are based on its in-house instruction set architecture.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that
The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Iran lacks leverage for fair nuke deal with US
Iranian-US tensions are boiling after Trumpthreatened to bombIran following itsrejection of direct talksover a new nuclear deal. He also ordered the Pentagon to move six B-2 stealth bombers, whichCNNassessed to be 30% of its stealth bomber fleet, to the Indian Ocean island base of Diego Garcia. The Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded bypromising […] The post Iran lacks leverage for fair nuke deal...
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: everything you need to know
From China’s reaction to how markets are responding, here is everything you need to know about the US’ reciprocal tariffs.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Myanmar leader heads to Bangkok as quake deaths climb to 3,000
Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to attend a summit of the seven countries that border the Bay of Bengal.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s ‘Kim Soo-hyun’ petition urges higher age ceiling for statutory rape law
Kim Soo-hyun, the star of Queen of Tears, is accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae-ron from when she was 15 years old.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:With Trump’s trade war going global, how will China respond?
After a ‘Liberation Day’ ceremony that saw the US’ trade war expand worldwide overnight, analysts ask how China will defend itself.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Chinese universities surpass US rivals in AI ranking – and then there is DeepSeek
Peking University has topped a major AI research output ranking, as China solidifies its challenge to America for AI dominance.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Chinese journalism graduate swaps high-paying job for happiness as canteen worker
Earning 6,000 yuan (US$820) a month, young woman expresses strong aspiration to eventually become canteen manager.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Tencent-backed China Ruyi to tap bond market for US$500 million amid growth plans: sources
The streaming media firm, behind series like ‘War of Faith’, is looking for new funds as Chinese firms accelerate offshore fundraising.
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