5 h. ago Singapore election: why flight to safety over Trump tariffs may not weigh on voters

Domestic issues and more perspectives in parliament likely to be on voters’ minds for next month’s election, analysts say.

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15 h. ago Chip stocks fall as Nvidia, AMD warn of higher costs from China export controls

Chip stocks fall as Nvidia, AMD warn of higher costs from China export controls  CNBC

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15 h. ago Tech stocks drop as Nvidia, AMD warn of higher costs from China export controls

Tech stocks drop as Nvidia, AMD warn of higher costs from China export controls  CNBC

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16 h. ago US Nvidia H20 restrictions could be shot in the arm for domestic AI chips like Huawei’s

Nvidia’s China business is likely to ‘fall to nearly zero’, as tech giants such as ByteDance and Tencent turn to domestic suppliers, analysts say.

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16 h. ago US Nvidia H20 restrictions could be shot in the arm for Chinese AI chips like Huawei’s

Nvidia’s China business is likely to ‘fall to nearly zero’, as tech giants such as ByteDance and Tencent turn to domestic suppliers, analysts say.

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16 h. ago Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi pays US$16.5 million for 2 Hong Kong shops

Snack maker adds to property holdings in city as some analysts predict improvements in retail sales.

Economics

17 h. ago ‘Fly high, Riley’: Philippine eaglet dies 3 months after birth

Riley’s ‘unassisted natural hatching’ was hailed as a win for the Philippines’ efforts in protecting its natural heritage.

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20 h. ago Trump's tariffs are backfiring around the world. And who benefits? China. | Opinion

Trump's tariffs are backfiring around the world. And who benefits? China. | Opinion  USA Today

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21 h. ago Philippines warns US$5.6 billion US fighter jet deal at risk from Trump’s tariffs

The proposed tariffs’ impact on global supply chains is likely to raise the already hefty price tag on the jets, analysts say.

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25 h. ago Trump White House restricts Reuters, Bloomberg access to president in latest media crackdown

The move raises concerns about press freedom and follows the Trump administration’s legal loss to another wire service, Associated Press, over its exclusion.

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25 h. ago China, Philippines exchange accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguard and its Philippine counterpart trade claims of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

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25 h. ago China and Philippines trade accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguards and their Philippine counterparts accuse each other of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

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27 h. ago 5 drones with ‘Chinese markings’ found in Philippine waters: navy official

The drones were used to collect data for various applications, including for ‘underwater warfare’, a Philippine navy spokesman said.

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30 h. ago For US ports and jobs tied to them, Trump’s tariffs offer front

Logistics and trade-dependent businesses find their operations in disarray as supply-chain analysts warn of greater uncertainty.

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38 h. ago Philippines vows ‘Super Bowl’ of exercises in coming Balikatan military drills with US

The exercises will feature ‘an interesting mix of equipment’, including the China-opposed Typhon missile system.

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42 h. ago US efforts to hobble China’s AI march can only backfire, top internet official warns

Officials from top web watchdog and advisory body call for greater regional cooperation, end to ‘zero-sum’ mindsets amid US tariff risks.

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42 h. ago US moves to contain China’s AI march will backfire: top Chinese web official

US moves to contain China’s AI march will backfire: top Chinese web official  South China Morning Post

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44 h. ago Hong Kong immigration officers arrest 43 in crackdown on illegal employment

The 35 suspected illegal workers and eight alleged employers were apprehended after officers raided dozens of premises, including restaurants and canteens.

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45 h. ago Manila says Google’s ‘West Philippine Sea’ label shows global support for its stance

A senator says the move by Google Maps proves the correctness of Manila’s policy to defend its sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea.

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49 h. ago Majority of Filipinos back ICC trial for Duterte, citing need for accountability: survey

Support for Duterte’s drug war once exceeded 80 per cent, but a new poll indicates 62 per cent now want him to stand trial for it.

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