35 minutes ago Hongkongers break savings record for second year amid shaky economy, survey says

Average monthly savings increased by 9 per cent to US$1,256 this year, Deposit Protection Board survey finds.

Economics

61 minutes ago Philippines to host advanced US missile unit as China slams move to ‘heighten tensions’

The Philippine Army has confirmed the deployment, saying the plan is at its early planning stage.

Events

73 minutes ago Trump fires the first salvo of his renewed trade war with China: A 10% across

Trump fires the first salvo of his renewed trade war with China: A 10% across-the-board tariff  Fortune

Events

2 hours ago Could Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s threats against Marcos be a ‘ploy’?

The vice-president’s backtracking of her comment about hiring an assassin to kill Marcos Jnr is linked to midterm elections, analysts say.

Events

2 hours ago China Says No One Will Win A Trade War After Trump Tariff Announcement—Asian Stocks Hit

China Says No One Will Win A Trade War After Trump Tariff Announcement—Asian Stocks Hit  Forbes

Events

6 hours ago Will South Korea heed Ukraine’s call for weapons aid amid Trump’s win, Russia warning?

A Ukrainian team is bringing a weapons wish list to Seoul but analysts say the Yoon administration is unlikely to swiftly approve the request.

Events

9 hours ago ‘A clear signal to China’: US task force backs Philippine operations in South China Sea

The deployment of US soldiers in Palawan enhances intelligence gathering for Second Thomas Shoal, underscoring the Philippine stance in the dispute, analysts note.

Politics

10 hours ago Trump is urged to include South Korea in strategic meetings about Taiwan

Recommendation by Seoul-based institute may mark a shift, but analysts say such talks may be needed with a US led by isolationist Trump.

Politics

11 hours ago G7 allies expected to increase pressure on China over support for Russia, Bloomberg reports

G7 allies expected to increase pressure on China over support for Russia, Bloomberg reports  Kyiv Independent

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