5 h. ago Indonesia eyes strategic Middle East pivot to diversify from China and US

With a focus on trade, infrastructure and defence, Indonesia aims to leverage the region’s substantial wealth and cultural ties.

Politics

6 h. ago Hamas to release American hostage, Israel calls it ‘psychological warfare’

Hamas will also release the bodies of four other dual nationality hostages.

Events

6 h. ago Towngas Smart Energy’s 2024 profit rises as bets on China’s renewable energy pay off

Net profit rose 2 per cent to HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million), while revenue increased 7.4 per cent to HK$21.3 billion.

Economics

8 h. ago China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end  Reuters.com

Politics

9 h. ago China's AI agent, Google's Gemini gets personal, and a nuclear energy boost: AI news roundup

China's AI agent, Google's Gemini gets personal, and a nuclear energy boost: AI news roundup  Quartz

Events

12 h. ago Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.

Politics

12 h. ago Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?

Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?  Al Jazeera English

Politics

14 h. ago Indonesia’s energy transition in doubt as US pulls out of US$20 billion coal phase

Despite Jakarta’s ambitious net-zero goals, analysts say the country has limited political will to fulfil its climate commitments on its own.

Economics

15 h. ago Why Asia should look for new renewable energy partners after US pull

Falling fossil-fuel prices may tempt some to switch back to old habits but that will prove a climate-change disaster.

Politics

31 h. ago Indonesians in US fear deportation amid Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants

As of November 2024, more than 4,000 Indonesians were on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal list.

Events

33 h. ago Beijing Haohua Energy Resource And 2 More Undiscovered Gems In Global Markets

Beijing Haohua Energy Resource And 2 More Undiscovered Gems In Global Markets  Yahoo Finance Australia

Politics

36 h. ago China publishes new guidelines for managing special funds for clean energy development

China publishes new guidelines for managing special funds for clean energy development  Reuters.com

Politics

41 h. ago Hong Kong’s new task: go big on international ties, but can it pull it off?

At China’s concluded ‘two sessions’, the nation’s top annual political gatherings, the city was asked to expand international exchanges but to do that, it has to first win many battles.

Politics

46 h. ago Putin visits Russia’s Kursk region, wants it ‘fully liberated’ from Ukraine forces

Kyiv hints it is pulling troops back amid Russian advances, despite having hoped to use its hold on area as a bargaining chip in peace talks.

Politics

64 h. ago Virginia governor say US must develop fusion or fall behind China on energy

Virginia governor say US must develop fusion or fall behind China on energy  Reuters

Politics

64 h. ago CERAWEEK Virginia governor say US must develop fusion or fall behind China on energy

CERAWEEK Virginia governor say US must develop fusion or fall behind China on energy  Reuters

Politics

65 h. ago Global banks see upside in Chinese stock rally as international capital ‘rotates’ in

‘A short-term fluctuation doesn’t equal a pullback, and markets might go up if there are new catalysts,’ CICC Research analyst says.

Politics

3 d. ago China’s answer to ‘drill, baby, drill’, top scientist dies: SCMP daily highlights

From Zhao Leji’s absence at the ‘two sessions’ closing to China’s energy security, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Events

3 d. ago Smog and silence: does halt to global air quality monitoring signal end of US engagement?

As the US State Department pulls the plug on air quality monitoring programmes in Beijing and around the world, concerns grow over pollution accountability.

Politics

3 d. ago China’s new energy sector faces ‘elimination contest’ amid price war crackdown

More than three-quarters of China’s electric car brands may disappear as Beijing vows to stamp out excessive competition.

Events