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United States
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An America without independent institutions cannot stay No 1
If reviving a country and the international order means institutional reform and renewal, Donald Trump is deliberately doing the opposite.
21 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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US-China relations
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Pax Sinica vs Pax Silica: how China-US mineral war is taking shape
20 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Trade
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Try as it might, the US alone can’t reverse the tide of globalisation
20 Feb 2026 - 5:20PM
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Diplomacy
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The 21st-century order has outgrown 20th-century institutions
Despite international tensions, countries still seek cooperation based on shared interests. Institutions must embrace this trend.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:20AM
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US-China relations
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US and China can again find common ground – in AI’s risks
If Beijing and Washington could meet in 1972 to manage a shared threat, today’s leaders can cooperate to shape the rules of AI.
19 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Banking & finance
Macroscope
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US dollar weakness is no game changer for a globalised yuan
Beijing will seize on the crisis to promote the yuan, but without capital account liberalisation – essential for a truly global currency – its rise will remain limited.
19 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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European Union
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Europe’s selective defence of the global order will sway no one
If Europe genuinely seeks to restore credibility to international law, it must first confront its own record of selective adherence.
18 Feb 2026 - 9:42PM
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Banking & finance
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Why Asia’s sovereign wealth funds are rethinking US Treasuries
Asian funds are no longer treating US Treasuries as the default destination for their surplus capital, but as one option among many.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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Artificial intelligence
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How recent graduates entering the job market can outperform AI
As automation erodes cognitive and interpersonal skills, those who embrace the struggle of enhancing offline reasoning will thrive.
15 Feb 2026 - 3:10PM
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United Nations
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More than funding, the UN needs restructuring
The UN’s financial strain is a chance to rethink its structure, cut inefficiencies and empower local work that delivers more impact.
15 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
Japan
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Takaichi’s anti-China stance won’t bolster Japan’s security
As the US-led order unravels, the Japanese prime minister’s militaristic approach goes against the global shift towards cooperation with China.
14 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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United States
Outside In
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Will tourism slump force Trump to rethink his unilateral approach?
The US president’s policies have antagonised many the world over and may hit attendance at mega-events like the Fifa World Cup, with political repercussions.
13 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
Artificial intelligence
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In the age of AI, we must learn to act before the future is clear
Many questions about AI, from the outcome of the AI race to speculation about an AI bubble, need more time to be answered. Uncertainty is the new normal.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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China technology
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‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent
The memes are really about how deeply global digital life is embedded in Chinese-built systems – and how comfortable young people are with that.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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US-China relations
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How Washington’s lawyers stack up against Beijing’s technocrats
While no system is perfect, balancing out the occupational composition of policymakers could hold the key to success for both countries.
12 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Artificial intelligence
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China is leading in holistic AI development. Can the US catch up?
The country that will emerge victorious may not have the best models, but rather the applications which best meet people’s everyday needs.
11 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Mainland China
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Outside its few red lines, China is the ultimate win-win country
While China has red lines regarding Taiwan, Communist Party rule and national unity, everything else is negotiable.
11 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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US-China trade war
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New US-led minerals bloc renews pressure on Asia to pick sides
For Asia’s China-linked economies, the challenge is to remain open to all opportunities while safeguarding supply chains of the future.
11 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, lower centre, participates in a group photo during the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting at the Sate Department in Washington on February 4. Photo: AFP
Scams and swindles
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Cambodia is in a frontline battle against transnational scam syndicates
Targeted due to geography, Cambodia is on the front foot now, dismantling scam compounds, rescuing victims and prosecuting criminals.
10 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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My Take
My Take
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TikTok deal good for Chinese owners but terrible for users in the United States
The social media platform, now majority owned by Americans, will herald a new era of state control and corporate manipulation of US citizens.
8 Feb 2026 - 10:15PM
Banking & finance
Macroscope
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Trump-Takaichi meddling in finance spells more turbulence ahead
The two leaders’ moves into economics despite their lack of knowledge threaten to further destabilise global finance and inflate debt levels.
7 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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India
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Why the new US-India trade agreement is a big deal
The warming of New Delhi’s ties with Washington has implications for Russia, China and the global dynamics of trade and geopolitical power.
7 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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US President Donald Trump meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington on February 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy
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Starmer faces a hysterical backlash over new Chinese embassy
The worst features of UK politics and media, with help from ‘yellow-ribbon’ BN(O)ers, have been on full display over the ‘mega’ embassy plan.
6 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Outside In
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Apec’s quiet cooperation still matters in a noisy, divided world
Year-round, multiple intensive working meetings keep the forum an ‘engine room’ of cooperation, reflecting its commitment to multilateralism.
6 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
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How Trump’s Davos spotlight was upstaged by middle powers breaking away
While they continue to flatter Trump, politicians and businesses are also pursuing new deals and trading partners, diversifying supply chains and exploring ways to reduce dependence on the US.
6 Feb 2026 - 7:51AM
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