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How a clause in the US-Vietnam trade deal could upend Asia’s supply chains
The inclusion of a 40 per cent tariff on transshipped goods could ‘open up a can of worms’ for the whole region, analysts said.
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US House passes Trump bill, which heads to White House for president’s signature
Vote of 218-214 follows late-night session which saw Republican representatives opposed to Medicaid cuts and increased deficit give way.
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Will China’s latest vow to tackle solar panel oversupply have desired impact?
Minister tells industry representatives that “disorderly low-price competition should be comprehensively addressed”.
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China’s Shandong aircraft carrier welcomes hundreds of eager guests in Hong Kong
‘Through this trip, we hope to let students see what an aircraft carrier really looks like and improve their sense of belonging to the country,’ teacher says.
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What is Japan’s viral manga quake prophecy and how likely is it to come true?
Ryo Tatsuki’s manga novel predicts that a ‘megaquake’ will hit Japan on Saturday, creating tsunamis three times as tall as those from 2011.
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Human heart structure beats 21 days in pig embryo in Chinese chimera study
The research could have implications for organ transplants, which are limited by the small number of donors.
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Ties that unbind: will the Philippines finally embrace divorce?
Lawmakers have been trying to pass a divorce law since 2005, but continue to face resistance in the Catholic-majority country.
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China nears Airbus deal, famous Hong Kong restaurant chain closes: 7 highlights
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Singapore’s crypto exchange crackdown seen benefiting Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Web3 industry sees benefits from the end of regulatory arbitrage by exchanges in Singapore serving overseas customers.
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Hong Kong stocks slip as traders shun risks before deadline on US tariff deals
The Trump administration has warned of high unilateral tariff rates as Japan, South Korea and the EU scrambled to negotiate.
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Why Japan’s largest Chinatown is unlike any other around the world
More tourist attraction for locals than Chinese enclave, Yokohama Chinatown still boasts a fascinating history full of upheaval and survival.
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Philippines’ Duterte ends womanising era, leaving ‘13 to 27’ lovers behind
His son, Paolo Duterte, has told his father’s ‘girlfriends’ to ‘look for somebody else’ after visiting the former president at The Hague.
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Meta’s AI lab is stacked with Chinese talent, drawing attention back home
Seven of 11 publicly listed recruits at the new Meta Superintelligence Labs graduated from prestigious Chinese universities before moving to US.
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China Business
Bull market in stocks fills Hong Kong’s coffers, plugs holes from property woes
Duties from transactions and transfers rose to HK$29.69 billion (US$3.78 billion) in the first five months of 2025, according to calculations by the Post.
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Australian implant maker launched its new smart system through Hainan’s special medical tourism pilot zone and Hong Kong in June.
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History tells us US-China ties will survive current rupture: Neysun Mahboubi
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Meta’s AI lab is stacked with Chinese talent, drawing attention back home
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Trump has a US$30 billion plan to match China at shipbuilding. Can he win?
Observers say US may struggle to match China’s fast-growing naval fleet and commercial shipbuilding, even with the support of Asian allies.
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Potential Taiwan clash on the line as PLA, US military develop new fighter jets
Congress appears to be ‘pushing back’ against the Pentagon’s plans to prioritise the air force’s sixth-gen fighter jet over the navy’s.
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Trump’s Golden Dome: will the numbers add up to deter China in the Indo-Pacific?
Planned defence system could make it harder for PLA to strike US bases like those in Guam and Okinawa, or warships trying to defend Taiwan.
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By toy or tea, some China retailers still see US as path to profit
More offline mainland brands are placing big bets on American consumers despite bilateral tensions and weak investor sentiment.
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