7 h. ago Trump Says He’ll Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case in China Trade Talks

Trump Says He’ll Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case in China Trade Talks  Bloomberg.com

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13 h. ago HKMA keeps base rate steady in lockstep with Fed’s defiance of Trump’s push amid trade war

At a press conference after the announcement, Fed chairman Jerome Powell said there was no need to be in a hurry to change US monetary policy.

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13 h. ago HKMA warns of uncertainty after keeping rates unchanged as Fed defies Trump pressure

HKMA says Trump tariffs have increased uncertainty about US inflation and the economic growth outlook.

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18 h. ago US stepping up spying on Greenland, report says, prompting concern in Denmark

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he will call in the US ambassador: ‘We do not spy on friends’.

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21 h. ago AMD’s Rosy Sales Outlook Overshadowed by China Trade Concerns

AMD’s Rosy Sales Outlook Overshadowed by China Trade Concerns  Yahoo Finance

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25 h. ago Indonesia’s economy slows as US tariffs, fiscal pressures challenge Prabowo’s growth goal

Analysts expressed concerns that fiscal pressures, weak consumer spending, and the impact of US tariffs could worsen Indonesia’s economic outlook.

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27 h. ago Alibaba collaborates with social media platform RedNote in fresh domestic e

The cross-platform alliance allows consumers to find products via RedNote, which redirects them to buy the goods on Taobao and Tmall.

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28 h. ago India’s Modi faces pressure as strikes on Pakistan ignite nationalism, global concern

China and the US have called for calm after the most serious military escalation in years between the two nuclear-armed rivals.

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30 h. ago Push for Malaysian PM’s daughter to become party No 2, raises nepotism and division concerns

Elevating Nurul Izzah poses a dilemma for PM Anwar Ibrahim, who has based his platform on principles of transparency, integrity, and a strong anti-corruption message.

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31 h. ago Make Australia great again or shun Trump’s tactics? Defeated opposition faces dilemma

A Liberal senator urges the party to ‘avoid culture wars’, while others want the group to embrace more Maga-style politics to rebuild its future.

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37 h. ago World Cup 2026: Trump vows ‘seamless’ travel for foreign fans amid US border fears

There are concerns that the tournament could be affected by US president’s immigration policies and tensions with co-hosts Canada and Mexico.

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38 h. ago China’s snooker ‘Cyclone’ Zhao Xintong earns applause, forgiveness and national hero tag

Shenzhen-raised world snooker champion tipped to push his sport to new heights and inspire players all over Asia.

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47 h. ago US House passes bills targeting China, morphing robots unveiled: SCMP daily highlights

From Washington intensifying its legislative push against Beijing to China’s circular economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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48 h. ago Pony.ai, Uber to offer robotaxis in Middle East in push into new markets

Partnership will help both parties explore new markets in the Middle East and other international markets, according to statement.

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48 h. ago China claims labour day travel surge, but Netizens raise doubts over economic reality

China claims labour day travel surge, but Netizens raise doubts over economic reality  Times of India

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50 h. ago Hong Kong to offer ‘tailored guidance’ for specialist tech firms seeking IPOs

The Technology Enterprises Channel aims to assist innovative firms raise funds, as outlined in Paul Chan’s budget speech in February.

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51 h. ago Chinese father turns truck into ‘castle’ for daughter’s birthday surprise

He decorated the back of his vehicle with balloons and lights.

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53 h. ago Kidnap of Malaysian witness by ‘police officers’ sparks fears over public safety

Pamela Ling’s abduction while on her way to testify is the latest in a series of vanishings involving businesspeople and activists.

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54 h. ago South China Sea: Vietnam protests against Sandy Cay moves, raising flashpoint fears

Vietnam has urged China and the Philippines to ‘refrain from actions’ and respect its sovereignty over the archipelago.

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63 h. ago Malaysian flag gaffes expose how AI can inflame deep social divisions

Spate of inaccurately rendered national flag images suggests a careless reliance on AI, which can have grave implications in a polarised society.

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