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Global renewable-energy pivot amps up as Hormuz uncertainty shatters security
IEA warns that current oil and gas shocks surpass past levels, forcing import-dependent nations to prioritise solar and wind for domestic energy sovereignty.
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US-Israel war on Iran
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Strait of Hormuz: is a Trump‑Iran joint venture really possible?
With regime change increasingly out of reach, the US president may pivot towards a business deal with Tehran’s fractured leadership.
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Global Economy
China powers up major Southeast Asian solar project amid Iran war shock
The installation boasts more than two million solar panels and comes online as global fossil fuels face unprecedented disruption.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong to roll out relief measures for transport sector as fuel costs soar
Relief measures expected to be handed out in form of subsidies or waivers, with details to be announced later in the day.
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The US could be moving away from precision strikes in the Iran war. Here’s why
Food & Drink
Hainanese chicken rice origins and its versions in Singapore, Malaysia and more
With roots in Hainan’s Wenchang chicken, Hainanese chicken rice shows how a dish can quietly evolve into distinct regional iterations.
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Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing scores on deadliest day of war
Israel carries out its most violent strikes on the capital Beirut after saying the US-Iran truce doesn’t apply to Lebanon.
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Lifestyle & Culture
‘Making a racket in Chinese’: Japan’s cherry blossom season stirs cultural rift
A report claims residents of Dazaifu in Fukuoka prefecture complained about groups ‘making a racket in Chinese’ at a popular hanami spot.
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SMEs leverage Standard Chartered’s global network and expertise to achieve growth
Bank’s financial services and partnership with consultancy Altios help Singapore-headquartered company TFE expand into India.
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Science
China’s 500-tonne ‘underground carrier’ tunnels a kilometre to mine ore
Unprecedented boring machine tasked with helping unlock a hidden world of wealth buried beneath the Earth’s crust.
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Everest’s US$250 million buy signals rising global appetite for China biotech
Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi join Chinese state capital as cross-border biotech licensing reaches record highs.
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Desperation grips Japan as authorities scour mountains to find missing boy
Yuki Adachi’s disappearance on March 23 in Kyoto has renewed attention on the fate of missing children in Japan.
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East Asia
North Korea tests electromagnetic weapon and carbon fibre bomb: state media
Such weapons use electromagnetic energy rather than explosives to disrupt or damage targets, especially electronics infrastructure.
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Trump has a ceasefire with Iran. But a confrontation with Congress looms
Two-week truce with Tehran leaves Trump mere days to finalise a deal before a legal cut-off triggers a high-stakes clash with US Congress.
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Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to China
Chilean investigators dismantled cross-border networks after one of largest organised crime operations in South American country’s history.
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Hong Kong Economy
US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to cause big fuel price drop: Hong Kong economists
‘It will take several months for prices to gradually decline after the war ends completely,’ expert says.
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China authorities probing ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of diving star Quan Hongchan
Investigation comes after Olympic champion reveals she had sustained online abuse, including from group that reportedly includes teammates.
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Trump lauds Beijing role in Iran truce, but clouds ceasefire with tariff threat
Markets rise on fragile pause in fighting, as Tehran keeps Hormuz shut and warns it may abandon deal if Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue.
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United States & Canada
Bondi won’t appear before US lawmakers over Epstein files: Justice Department
The subpoena is no longer valid after Trump fired her as US attorney general, according to an official.
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Fashion & Beauty
The wedges Britney and Paris loved are back. But how do you wear them in 2026?
Once a noughties staple, wedge heels are returning in 2026 in sleeker, richer versions. Style them with co-ords, denim and flowy dresses.
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Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent
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Antisocial media: Meta, Google liable in landmark case for mental health harm
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Is stinky tofu ban for US restaurant discrimination or lack of common scents?
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World cannot afford a breakdown in US-Iran ceasefire talks
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Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
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Andrew Tilton on China’s economic trajectory in wake of Iran war
Goldman Sachs’ chief Asia-Pacific economist says worst is over in terms of property slump’s impact on China’s economic growth.
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Kenneth Rogoff on why China’s yuan will be a reserve currency within 5 years
Harvard economist explains why cryptocurrencies will never take the US dollar’s place, despite their popularity in underground economies.
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Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins
As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.
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Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein
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Chinese AI rivals clash over Anthropic’s OpenClaw exit amid global token crunch
Chinese companies are competing to offer the cheapest alternatives to premium US services from the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Everest’s US$250 million buy signals rising global appetite for China biotech
Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi join Chinese state capital as cross-border biotech licensing reaches record highs.
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China powers up major Southeast Asian solar project amid Iran war shock
The installation boasts more than two million solar panels and comes online as global fossil fuels face unprecedented disruption.
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AI fuels global trade growth as China-US flows shift, McKinsey finds
Data-centre expansion and AI investment push global trade ahead of economic growth, consultancy says.
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What next for the struggling rural mothers in China who helped to build AI?
Data-labelling workshops once hailed as a solution in the country’s poverty alleviation campaign face a painful reckoning.
5 Apr 2026 - 6:10AM
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Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong’s boar war?
Wild boar numbers have dropped by half in recent years, prompting calls from experts for an end to aggressive control measures such as culling.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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Inside the shadowy practices plaguing China’s science awards
Beijing has rolled out new rules for investigating violations in scientific activities. So why are critics still pessimistic?
1 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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Europe’s crisis tourism: how the Iran war swallowed the EU’s geopolitical agenda
From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course.
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