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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 20. Photo: Reuters

World Opinion

Opinion | As attacks on Iran show, Russia can now do very little for its allies

Moscow’s credibility is sinking after it failed to stand up for allies in Iran, Syria and Armenia.

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Opinion | Why reaction to Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid is hypocritical

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Opinion | US attack on Iran shakes East Asia’s faith in non-proliferation norms

30 Jun 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Opinion

My Take | Southeast Asia increasingly finds China more reliable and predictable

Despite increasing pressure from Washington and its Nato allies, Asean countries – even the fence-sitters – are not tilting back towards the West.

29 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pose for a handshake during an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, June 24, 2025. Photo: EPA

China Opinion

Opinion | Africa could emerge a winner from China’s war-induced energy shift

China’s transition to renewables could see African nations benefit as long as public-private partnerships help unlock potential gains.

30 Jun 2025 - 7:06AMvideocam

Opinion

Opinion | Decoding Israel, Iran and China’s collision of interests in the Middle East

The conflict exposed a harsh reality for Iran: strategic alliances with China and Russia do not guarantee military backing.

29 Jun 2025 - 6:00PMvideocam

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong handling of taxi/Uber mess has been a decade of disappointment

The promised regulation could finally make Uber and similar operations part of the authorised transport network – or it could be another policy fudge.

29 Jun 2025 - 5:35PMvideocam

A taxi driver looks at a ride-hailing app on February 3. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Now that Hong Kong has its mojo back, what next?

Tapping its renewed sense of ambition, the city must look to emerging sectors and deepen cooperation with the Greater Bay Area.

29 Jun 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

China Opinion

Opinion | To rival Boeing and Airbus, China’s C929 needs more than top engineering

The country must secure international certification to win trust, build an aerospace ecosystem and balance localisation with global integration.

29 Jun 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

My Take | With big matches coming to Hong Kong, it’s important that all fans feel safe

An Indian football lover’s negative experience at Kai Tak Stadium should remind those organising such events that they need to be prepared.

28 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM

Hong Kong fans cheer as the city’s team goes up against India during the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the Kai Tak Stadium on June 10, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang

World Opinion

Macroscope | Central banks rush to gold as fears of US dollar crisis mount

Central bank gold holdings are now back to where they were in the 1960s, before gold went out of official fashion.

28 Jun 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

A goldsmith examines ornaments at the Hua Seng Heng gold shop in Bangkok on June 23. Thailand’s gold prices continue to surge, rising in line with the global market following US air strikes on Iran amid the Israel-Iran conflict, according to The Gold Traders Association. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion

Asian Angle | Are migrant workers the real glue cementing Asean-GCC ties?

The surprising truth behind the growing partnership lies in its people-to-people connections, remittances, the haj and financial mobility.

28 Jun 2025 - 12:00PMvideocam

World Opinion

Being Chinese | Dating in the UK, Chinese auntie-style

Looking for a life partner as a 40-something Asian woman in the UK, I found success in unexpected ways.

28 Jun 2025 - 10:38AM

Opinion

My Take | Nato chief calls Trump ‘daddy’ as he makes Beijing the bogeyman

Rutte needs to hype the ‘China threat’ to justify Nato nations boosting military spending, returning the welfare state to the warfare state.

28 Jun 2025 - 7:19AMvideocam

US President Donald Trump and Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte attend the start of a NATO leaders summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on Wednesday. Photo: Pool vis Reuters

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | No better time than a property slump to ‘future-proof’ urban Hong Kong

Genuine consultation, better communication, and policy with targets and teeth – like Singapore’s – are needed to ensure city’s sustainability.

28 Jun 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

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Asia Opinion

Opinion | Hanoi’s NPT nomination proves the success of ‘bamboo diplomacy’

After years of steady global engagement, Vietnam has emerged as a stabilising force that can effectively promote world peace.

28 Jun 2025 - 2:20AMvideocam

World Opinion

Opinion | Why Egypt is welcoming China with open arms instead of the US

Beijing offers not only the expertise needed for economic growth but also an equal partnership – delivering results without imposing conditions.

27 Jun 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

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World Opinion

Opinion | Has Trump started another forever war? Not if Americans can help it

As the US ramps up aggression against Iran, fears of another full-scale invasion in the Middle East abound. Thankfully, all hope is not lost.

23 Jun 2025 - 10:30PMvideocam

A protester in Los Angeles, California holds up a placard denouncing war following the US and Israel’s airstrikes on Iran on June 22. Photo: EPA-EFE

China Opinion

My Take | Is China a just society? Economic woes erode public perception of fairness

The case of Chinese actress Nashi, who was found to have used subterfuge to get ahead in her studies, touched a raw nerve on the mainland.

24 Jun 2025 - 7:00AMvideocam

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Why blocking the Strait of Hormuz is a recipe for disaster

With its ruinous consequences and difficulty in execution, a full blockade is unlikely. But the risks of miscalculation must not be ignored.

25 Jun 2025 - 8:54AMvideocam

World Opinion

Opinion | Beyond Iran: the precarious balance of global oil prices

The world is more resilient and energy-efficient than in the 1970s, yet broader structural vulnerabilities persist and could hit Asia hard.

24 Jun 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

People watch from a bridge as flames from an Israeli attack rise from the Sharan Oil depot in Tehran, Iran, on June 15. Photo: Reuters

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IS THIS WORLD WAR III?

United States of Israel’s war on Iran endangers the whole world

How to, and how not to, handle Donald Trump when you want something from him.

THE FINE ART OF SHOE-SHINING TRUMP

IDIOT’S GUIDE TO TRUMP’S TARIFFS

IDIOT’S GUIDE TO TRUMP’S TARIFFS

JUST SAYING | THIS IS TERRORISM

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