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Americans sour on β€˜erratic’ Trump’s handling of economy: β€˜only going to get worse’

A new poll shows only 37 per cent of American approve of Trump’s handling of the economy amid recession fears and trade war concerns.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Willing to pay extra for Hong Kong’s Airport Express? Are there cheaper options?

With the MTR Corporation aiming to increase fares, the Post considers alternatives in getting to and from the airport.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Apple and Meta face almost US$800 million EU fines amid Trump tariff tensions

The EU fines for digital competition violations, risk escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump over tech regulations.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai eyes global expansion, unveils 3 models at Shanghai car show

The industry will see wider adoption and a big jump in the number of robotaxis in the next three years, Pony.ai CEO James Peng says.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Flurry of Chinese AI updates come from Big Tech amid further restrictions on Nvidia chips

Alibaba, Baidu, ByteDance and Tencent have introduced updates to AI agents and visual applications in recent days.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

As Guangdong GDP growth lags, is Jiangsu on track for No 1 spot in China?

Property sector woes have outsize impact on southern province that pioneered reform and opening up.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese student says family only bought TV recently after her acceptance to top university

Strict parents clamp down on daughter’s mobile phone use, allow just 10 minutes a day on chat app, must finish homework before bed.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Modi’s Kashmir tourism dream shattered by deadly attack

An attack by suspected militants on Tuesday caused panic among tourists, overshadowing the tourism boom touted by Prime Minister Modi’s supporters.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Will Japan risk its US alliance to team up with China against Trump’s tariffs?

Japan is likely to prioritise its security pact with Washington over economic alignment with Beijing, observers say.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese woman blocks high-speed train door so friends can get on

Staff members tried to push her into the carriage, to no avail.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Bangladesh-Pakistan thaw putting the heat on India

The virtual geopolitical map of South Asia is essentially being redrawnβ€”not with sweeping declarations, but with quiet, deliberate strokes. For decades, the bond between India and Bangladesh stood as a testament to shared history and hard-won liberation. But that solidarity, once assumed unshakable, is beginning to fray. At the center of this shift stands Nobel […] The post Bangladesh-Pakistan thaw putting the heat on...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Chip war: China’s memory chip giant CXMT issues rare recruitment ad for Japanese branch

The hiring notice sheds light on CXMT’s Japanese subsidiary for the first time since it was established in 2020.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong retail slump claims another victim as Thai dessert shop deserts

After You Dessert Cafe to close its two shops as retail sector downturn puts further pressure on the weak retail property market.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Mar-a-Lago Accord would end the dollar’s – and America’s – reign

The disruptive and unpredictable nature of President Donald Trump’s various tariff announcements, not least his imposition of β€œLiberation Day” reciprocal tariffs on April 2, has, among various consequences, led to a sell-off in the US Treasury market. The sell-off, which commenced on April 5, stemmed in part from tariff-related inflation fears and from overleveraged hedge […] The post Mar-a-Lago Accord would end the...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

The Sino-Russian Alignment Stops at Arctic TradeΒ 

Contrary to official proclamations, there is one hard limit to the relationship between Moscow and Beijing.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why a US trade deal won’t be enough for India

This week, India and the US finalized the terms of reference for the impending negotiations on a free trade agreement. The roadmap is expected to be guided by an integrated approach toward lowering tariffs and non-tariff barriers, better market access and a robust enmeshed supply chain. The β€œLiberation Day” tariffs announced by Donald Trump on […] The post Why a US trade deal won’t be enough for India appeared first on...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

The Unfolding Sorry Saga of Nepal’s China-built Airport at Pokhara

A parliamentary panel probing the project has discovered irregularities worth over $100 million.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Cambodia at heart of Trump’s proxy trade war on China

After Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Phnom Penh last week, which didn’t go down all too well in Washington, Phnom Penh spent the weekend rowing back its significance for foreign relations. β€œCambodia’s foreign policy is not biased against or detached from any country,” Prime Minister Hun Manetstated. β€œWe maintain good relations with all countries based […] The post Cambodia at heart of Trump’s proxy trade war on...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

US Government Finalizes Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Imports

U.S.-based manufacturers say that Chinese companies based in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia are dumping cheap solar panels on the American market.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Disunity Within the Philippines’ First Family

Senator Imee Marcos, the sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has thrown in her lot with his great rivals: the Dutertes.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

'Grandpa Francis': A nation remembers the Pope who braved a typhoon for them

Popes enjoy rockstar status in overwhelmingly Catholic Philippines. And yet, Pope Francis was special.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Vietnam’s F-16s plan: a break from Russia or power play in US tariff talks?

Vietnam’s reported move to buy US F-16 jets could end 70-year defence ties with Russia and risk China’s wrath, analysts say.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese EV makers take spotlight as Tesla skips Shanghai Auto Show for third time

Firms including BYD, Nio, Geely, Xiaomi and Leapmotor will showcase new and existing models at the two-week event starting on Wednesday.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Elon Musk to cut back work with Trump and Doge after Tesla sales skid

The billionaire CEO’s political actions as a close adviser to the US president have damaged the brand and caused blowback.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

No need for Nvidia: iFlytek touts reasoning model trained entirely with Huawei’s AI chips

iFlytek on Monday boasted that its Xinghuo X1 reasoning model had matched OpenAI o1 and DeepSeek R1 in overall performance.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump says he has β€˜no intention’ of firing US Federal Reserve chair

The US president had earlier spooked markets by saying he would like to remove central bank head Jerome Powell.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Where not walking your dog can land you in the doghouse

A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts - from missed dog walks to murder.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

'I've had 100 operations and will never stop' - inside China's cosmetic surgery boom

Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Trump administration announces major restructuring of US State Department

Proposal would end or consolidate numerous offices, including ones focused on human rights, and seeks staff cutbacks of 15 per cent.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Jury finds New York Times did not libel ex-Alaska governor Sarah Palin

Palin says death threats against her increased after the paper published an editorial with an error that it corrected 14 hours later.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump’s Maga vision can find inspiration in Xi’s rejuvenation of China

China’s president has tackled inequity, unleashed new productive economic forces and engaged with the global community. Trump could try it.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

More than 20 killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

The region's chief minister said the attack was "much larger than anything we've seen directed at civilians in recent years".

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Indonesia and the Creeping Threat of β€˜Military Operations Other Than War’

Jakarta's revised TNI law illustrates the danger of the β€œMOOTW” doctrine – a worrying concept that is not unique to Indonesia.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

WHO to undergo major overhaul and lay-offs amid US funding cuts

The UN health agency is bracing itself for the planned full withdrawal of the US – traditionally its largest donor by far.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Between giants: South Korean moment for a balanced foreign policy

South Korea is heading into a crucial round of trade talks with the United States in Washington on April 24. These negotiations come at a time of mounting pressure from both Washington and Beijing, and the choices Korea makes now will significantly shape its future economic and strategic trajectory. The United States is urging South […] The post Between giants: South Korean moment for a balanced foreign policy appeared...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times