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The Political Messaging of China and Serbia’s Belgrade Bombing Commemoration
Memories of NATO's bombing of the Chinese embassy in 1999 reinforce China and Serbia’s partnership, with an eye to establishing a “shared future.”
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India claims military superiority over Pakistan despite Islamabad’s Chinese arms
New Delhi says Indian Air Force strikes successfully ‘bypassed and jammed Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defence systems’.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:US unveils over US$243 billion in Qatar deals, giant Boeing order
Trump is laying the groundwork for a bigger US$1.2 trillion pledge with the Gulf nation as he continues his swing through the Middle East.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:‘Jealous brother’ bit baby, dropped him before his death, Hong Kong court told
Man accused of murdering baby son told police he and wife suspected fatal injuries were caused by two-year-old brother.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Asia’s Role In the US Shipbuilding Surge
Insights from Colin Grabow.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Prestige vs progress: what stops China’s researchers from chasing big new ideas?
Bogged down by an incentive system favouring titles over innovation, young scientists struggle for academic support amid Beijing’s self-reliance push.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:US overdose deaths fall 27% last year in largest one-year drop ever
Last year’s drop was the largest one-year decline ever recorded, with the previous biggest one-year drop of 4 per cent in 2018.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Why the China-US Trade War Truce Won’t Last
The May 12 announcement is best viewed as a truce that does not shift the underlying structural reality: the U.S. and China are locked into a long-term cycle of escalating strategic competition.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce
Following their tariff reductions, China and the US have unveiled major investments – Beijing in Brazil and Washington in the Middle East.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Time for China to Ditch Commercial IOUs – Like Japan Just Did
Ending these abusive payment tools could empower SMEs and bolster private sector confidence.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:A War Nobody Wins: The Real Cost of India-Pakistan Rivalry
Both governments are claiming victory, but it’s clear who the real losers are: the people on both sides of the border.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Relief on China's factory floors as US tariffs put on hold
A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Kim Soo-hyun, Yoo Ah-in: how K-scandals are costing South Korea’s entertainment industry
Controversies involving stars like Kim Soo-hyun have caused delays and costly production changes across the industry.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Banks upgrade China growth forecast, foreigners flock to Shenzhen: SCMP daily highlights
From investment banks upgrading their growth forecasts to a rise in overseas visitors in Shenzhen, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Japan eyes fully covering childbirth costs from April 2026
Japan currently provides a lump-sum payment of 500,000 yen (US$3,400) for each childbirth.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s Han Academy aims to repay parents after ‘white knight’ steps in
Despite the intervention and agreed payment plan, concerns persist over the independent school that was reported to be HK$100 million in debt.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China hopes for ‘golden decade’ in relations with Latin America and Caribbean
Beijing joins regional bloc Celac in backing free trade and ‘more democratic’ international system amid the tussle for influence with US.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nvidia’s consumer graphics cards see price hikes in China after H20 sales ban
The RTX 5090D GPU has been especially popular in the country, with prices rising more than 10 per cent in the past month.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Singapore’s NUS, China’s Tsinghua University among world’s top producers of rich alumni
US universities dominate a global ranking by Altrata, led by Harvard with 18,000 ultra-rich alumni, or 4 per cent of the global total.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh’s Careful Diplomacy in the India-Pakistan Crisis
The interim government is being carefully neutral, but public opinion has chosen a side.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Sign of a New Dawn?
Hailed by Britain’s prime minister in superlatives, the deal opens up significant opportunities. Its success will depend on what comes next.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Germany arrests 3 Ukrainians over Russian sabotage plot
The accused allegedly aimed to send packages from Germany containing explosive devices to recipients in Ukraine.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump’s attack on science risks dismantling a century of innovation
Restrictive visa policies, rhetoric targeting academic institutions and proposed budget cuts to scientific agencies mark the start of US retreat.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: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.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Strategic Convergence Between India and the European Union
As the world undergoes a profound transition, India and the EU can help shape the future global order, safeguard stability, and advance their shared goals.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to release more than 16,000 new columbarium niches
Residents urged to apply online for random computer balloting for allocations at Wo Hop Shek, Collinson-San Ha and brand new Shek Mun.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal
Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:‘Albania belongs in EU,’ von der Leyen tells re-elected PM Rama
The EU saw the vote as a test of the democratic maturity of the Balkan nation, by far the most Europe-oriented in the region.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Does India’s surprise tariff move on US signal a tougher stance on trade or just ‘symbolism’?
Delhi’s WTO complaint on US steel and aluminium tariffs highlights India’s aim to protect its trade interests without direct retaliation, observers said.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How ‘Friend’ Trump Embarrassed Modi
Trump claiming credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire has stung PM Modi’s "strong leader" image at home.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Japanese military training plane crashes with 2 on board
The plane is a ‘domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft’ that is used for ‘all basic flight courses’.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:EU’s Von der Leyen loses court case over secret Pfizer texts
Wednesday’s ruling is likely to affect how the EU’s executive arm treats text messages in the future.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:From gyms to supermarkets, Hong Kong tenants are spoiled for discounts amid retail gloom
Hong Kong landlords offer significant discounts to attract tenants amid ongoing retail challenges, reduced tourist spending.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station
Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up
Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.
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