56 m. ago Chinese gold ETFs glow as investors chase metal’s historic rise amid Trump turmoil

The mainland’s 13 gold ETFs bulge by US$9.6 billion, as the metal’s lure as a haven asset grows.

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56 m. ago Why Kenyan President Ruto’s visit is a ‘symbolic’ win for China as US tariffs rock world

Five-day trip comes as Kenya weighs its options amid US tariffs and aid halts, with China scoring a win ‘in terms of optics’, observer says.

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86 m. ago More of China’s spending power needs to be unleashed. Here’s how

Childcare, healthcare and elderly care are precisely the parts of China’s consumer demand that remain significantly untapped.

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97 m. ago Thailand park ranger sacked after ‘ni hao’ tourist clash video: ‘we’re Thai, not Chinese’

The viral video has stirred debate on whether he was right to be offended or overreacted to the Mandarin greeting.

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1 hour ago ‘Stay away’ from Chinese satellite services, US advises allies in leaked memo

State Department talking points suggest foreign governments take steps to exclude China-based providers because of security risks.

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2 h. ago Amid China origin concerns, Vietnam acts to curb illegal transshipment of US

Washington has openly accused Chinese companies of using Vietnam as a transshipment hub to dodge US duties.

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2 h. ago Philippine elections: will overseas Filipinos sway the vote?

Observers say mistrust of a newly introduced online voting system needs to be addressed to increase voter turnout among OFWs.

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3 h. ago US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels  BBC

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3 h. ago China’s critical metal exports plummet as trade war curbs take effect

Shipments of several critical minerals have halted entirely, putting the US tech sector under pressure.

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3 h. ago Chinese teacher fired for faking identity to date students, pressures one into an abortion

Economics teacher forged name, age, job, family background to lure young women into relationships, expelled from Communist Party.

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4 h. ago Chinese families look to Malaysia, South Korea’s AI sex crime scourge: 7 Asia highlights

From Chinese scholars urging peace with Manila to a fight in Pattaya, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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4 h. ago China’s CATL claims to beat BYD's EV battery record with longer range on a 5

China’s CATL claims to beat BYD's EV battery record with longer range on a 5-minute charge  CNBC

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4 h. ago New Zealand party pushes for ‘biological’ definition of men, women

The populist New Zealand First Party, which forms part of the country’s governing coalition, introduced the bill to parliament on Tuesday.

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5 h. ago Malaysia eyes Africa for trade expansion as Trump’s tariffs loom

Africa, with a combined estimated US$3 trillion economy and a population of about 1.3 billion, offers potential for trade and investments.

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5 h. ago China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?

China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter  Reuters

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6 h. ago Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore’s first president, dies aged 91

Tributes have poured in for Puan Noor Aishah, the widow of Yusof Ishak, remembered for her grace, humility and dedication to Singapore.

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6 h. ago Malaysian teen has seizure after vaping, reignites debate on device ban

Only two states have imposed a blanket ban on e-cigarettes and vapes so far, as the health ministry flip-flops on a decision.

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7 h. ago Donald Trump News Live Updates: US Imposes Tariffs Up to 3,521% on Southeast Asia Solar Imports

Donald Trump News Live Updates: US Imposes Tariffs Up to 3,521% on Southeast Asia Solar Imports  Times of India

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7 h. ago Why China has warned countries against ‘appeasing’ Trump in trade deals

Why China has warned countries against ‘appeasing’ Trump in trade deals  Al Jazeera

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