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Fallen world must ensure justice for future generations
The current negative cycle can only be addressed if we direct our energies towards promoting social and planetary well-being.
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How to undermine the US dollar and destroy its monetary system
4 Jul 2025 - 9:45PM
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Europe’s hardline approach on China has got it nowhere
4 Jul 2025 - 9:48PM
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Europe’s vow to Trump to push defence budget to 5% rings hollow
Amid voter defiance and record debt, anyone who believes the governments will find an extra US$2.7 trillion by 2035 is living in dreamland.
4 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte and US President Donald Trump posing for photos with other Nato leaders during the summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 25. Photo: Reuters
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Are North Korea, China and Russia’s ‘blood-forged’ ties more than just rhetoric?
National interests historically prevail over the much-lauded friendships ‘forged in blood’ among the three countries.
4 Jul 2025 - 10:30AM
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How Asian businesses can compete with China’s apex predators
China’s growing supply chains offer short-term opportunities but Asia must quickly learn from how it tests and strategically nurtures firms.
4 Jul 2025 - 10:50AM
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Trump’s war on everything will lead to his eventual downfall
In opening up so many fronts at home and abroad, Trump has exposed a wealth of fault lines for his opponents to exploit and thwart his plans.
4 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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US President Donald Trump visits a migrant detention centre in Ochopee, Florida, on July 1. Photo: Reuters
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Australia should leave politics out of climate collaboration with China
Seeing Beijing solely through a security lens undermines Canberra’s capacity to engage pragmatically on shared environmental interests.
3 Jul 2025 - 9:46PM
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Why investors banking on ‘peak Trump’ are dangerously wrong
A recent set of upbeat reports shows markets underestimate Trump’s capacity to inflict more damage on the US and global economy.
3 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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How Hong Kong can win race to become world’s tokenisation hub
The question is not whether tokenisation will reshape finance but who will shape it. Hong Kong’s strategy sets it apart from the pack.
3 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Why Central Asia plays a growing role in China’s strategic calculus
Cooperation on trade, infrastructure, energy and more shows that China sees Central Asia as an important trade partner and geopolitical buffer.
3 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev before flying back to Beijing after the completion of the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 18. Photo: Xinhua
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Rich guys’ ostentatious weddings are reflection of human condition
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ US$55 million nuptials in the Italian city of Venice say as much about the 1 per cent as the world we live in today.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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Why Silicon Valley signing up to nationalism puts Asia on edge
A mix of opportunism and patriotism drives US Big Tech’s embrace of Washington, raising legitimate worry about the ethical use of lethal AI weapons.
2 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem
An ecosystem that combines e-commerce with social media, it turns users into marketers, breeds viral hits – and projects cultural power.
2 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong must ensure a quality AI education is available to all
The government should introduce inclusive tech education policies to prevent AI from becoming another driver of social exclusion.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong has a chance to set a global example of responsible AI integration in education. Photo: dpa
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Myanmar crisis demands Asean rethink on regional diplomacy
Asean must match the people’s demands for justice, dignity and freedom with nothing less than bold, principled leadership.
2 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Why China’s consumption problem is also a supply issue
Households with money to spend need access to diversified, high-quality services they actually want – a problem Beijing is well equipped to handle.
1 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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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 - 10:30PM
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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
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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 - 7:00AM
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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 - 8:54AM
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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 - 8:30PM
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Fallen world must ensure justice for future generations
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How to undermine the US dollar and destroy its monetary system
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Europe’s hardline approach on China has got it nowhere
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