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Apple expects US$900 million tariff hit as it shifts US iPhone supply from China to India
Vietnam will be the country of origin for most iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPod products sold in the US, CEO Tim Cook says.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:
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LG’s Exit from a Mega-Battery Project in Indonesia, Explained
Does the South Korean firm's withdrawal spell trouble for Jakarta's policy of industrial downstreaming?
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:After Ukraine, Trump might renew his North Korea peace-deal quest
The strange scene of US President Donald Trump huddled knee to knee with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the anteroom of Pope Francis’ funeral has prompted hopes that a so-far-elusive peace deal in the war between Russia and Ukraine is within reach. Whether that comes to pass remains to be seen. But one product of […] The post After Ukraine, Trump might renew his North Korea peace-deal quest appeared first...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Chinese firms in Vietnam halt new investment, face closure if Trump’s tariffs return
Many factories have already cancelled orders and scrapped expansion plans despite the US pausing its ‘reciprocal’ duties for 90 days.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US security policy in Asia shows some continuity in sea of change
The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump Administration produced upheaval in many quarters, but one policy remains steady: building a regional defense architecture to deter aggression by China. Further movement in this direction, however, is threatened by collateral damage from aspects of the new US government’s approach to foreign policy that break with […] The post USsecurity policy in Asia shows some continuity...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Small US businesses seek immediate relief from Trump tariffs, calling them crippling
Business owners say they cannot wait while trade negotiations unfold: ‘we don’t have the bandwidth to plan out six months ahead’.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump cannot look to the past to make US manufacturing great again
Instead of competing with China in shipping, rare earths or EVs, the president should target leading-edge industries like aerospace and quantum computing.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:New CIA videos seek to lure Chinese officials to leak secrets to US
The US spy agency is confident the clips are penetrating the ‘Great Firewall’ and reaching their intended audience.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens sanctions on anyone who buys Iran oil as nuclear talks stall
Such a move could escalate tensions with China – Iran’s leading customer – when ties are already strained over the US president’s tariffs.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US must re-industrialise, cut China tech reliance, says Trump’s pick for No 2 at Commerce
Nominee asked how he would keep America first as Washington lawmakers fret over Beijing’s lead in EVs, telecoms and advanced manufacturing.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US says Ukraine minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia
Zelensky says the agreement is ‘the first result of the Vatican meeting’ between him and the US president.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US judge bars Trump’s use of wartime law to deport Venezuelans
This is the first time a court has ruled on the US president’s invoking of the 227-year-old Alien Enemies Act.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Baloch Women are Rising Up – and Going to Prison for It
That peaceful activism is being framed as terrorism demonstrates how threatened Pakistan is by an awakened Baloch population led by its women.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:One Small Mistake Could Trigger An Uncontrollable Escalation Between India and Pakistan
As political trust collapses and new military technologies compress decision time, even small accidents have potential to spiral into a major conflict.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Protecting the Global Climate Agenda in an Era of China-US Competition
Climate alignment between Beijing and Washington once catalyzed historic breakthroughs. As their rivalry extends to the energy transition, can global climate diplomacy recover?
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to exit post after Signal chat scandal
Mike Waltz leaving job to become new US ambassador to the United Nations as top diplomat Marco Rubio takes over NSC role in interim.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Japan to Conduct First Domestic Live-Fire Tests of Surface-to-Ship Missiles
The JGSDF will conduct the firing training in Hokkaido in June – despite strong protests from Russia.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China’s Coming Diplomatic Blitz in the Americas
The next few months will bring a series of high-profile multilateral engagements between China and Latin American countries, as Beijing seeks to capitalize on discontent with Trump.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:US immigration chills, China’s travel warning to citizens: 7 US-China relations reads
From multilateralism at Brics to China’s UN envoy slamming the US, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in April 2025.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong welcomes 213,000 mainland tourists as ‘golden week’ break starts
With Labour Day also a public holiday in Hong Kong, more than 281,000 residents head off for other destinations.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Back-to-Back Resignations Throw South Korea’s Acting Presidency Into Turmoil
South Korea’s political and constitutional chaos have entered a new phase, one that will likely last even after the June 3 presidential election.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:If you were Australia PM how would you handle the US and China?
Ahead of Australia's election, the BBC asked voters about the increasingly fraught US-China relationship.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Singapore election: competing narratives of weaker cabinet if PAP loses seats vs balanced parliament
Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of dachshunds chase record in Hungary’s wiener wonderland
500 dachshunds were present – enough to set a Hungarian record, but still short of the Guinness mark set in Regensburg.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China’s young talent scheme lures smart materials scientist Li Yongxi from US
Nanjing University website says Li has taken a position as an associate professor at its Suzhou campus.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Mark Tucker, HSBC chairman, plans to retire before the end of 2025
HSBC’s Mark Tucker will retire after nearly eight years as chairman, though he will stay on as an adviser to the global bank.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump’s trade war starts to bite as China’s cargo shipments slump
US tariffs are beginning to take a toll – but some analysts believe Beijing could still achieve 5 per cent GDP target.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Popular Hong Kong clinic chain in hot water amid suspected closure
Many customers outraged after prepaying thousands for their children’s vaccinations at clinics under Alliance Medical Group.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China watches divided White House, C919’s EU endorsement delay: SCMP daily highlights
From a shock to China’s finance sector to the C919 jet missing out on a coveted certification, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China’s new revolution of culture
China is promoting Chinese culture domestically against Western influence, which could be a tangible sign that the country is preparing for an extended period of isolation or siege. “China has expanded an initiative to create a new academic discipline that aims to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies as Beijing works to consolidate its […] The post China’s new revolution of culture appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Chinese PLA soldiers make first-ever appearance at Vietnam’s fall of Saigon parade
Debut by honour guard in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday a symbolic show of ‘brotherhood’, state media says, as thousands watch victory celebration.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:United InnoMed targets Hong Kong for heart device trials after new funding
Company raised US$20 million of fresh capital last month from investors including existing backer Eli Lilly.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Despite the Trump Tariff Threats, China Is Not a Reliable Partner for Canada
The vast difference between Canada and China in political ideologies, views on international affairs, and trade practices makes further collaboration difficult.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:The Chinese Mercenaries Fighting Russia’s War in Ukraine
How these fighters are recruited, why they joined, and what it means for China’s role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict – and global security in general.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Former Harvard professor convicted over China ties joins Tsinghua University
Chemist and nanoscientist Charles Lieber says he aims to ‘realise more scientific dreams in the vibrant and innovative city of Shenzhen’.
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