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Vietnamese workers stitch apparel at a garment factory in Thai Nguyen province on July 2, 2025. Photo: AFP

Opinion

Opinion | Southeast Asia, do not mistake Trump’s tariff defeat for a reprieve

One court loss won’t end the trade wars. But if ‘Peak Trump’ has arrived, the region’s negotiating hand may have just got stronger.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s fiscal surplus is cause for celebration, not complacency

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As I see it | Taipei must break free of its abusive relationship with Washington

28 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

World Opinion

Opinion | Trump’s State of the Union report underlines shift to ‘world minus one’

In his address to Congress, Trump emphasised that America ‘is back’. However, the US’ financial position tells a different story, one with global implications.

27 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington on February 24. Photo: The New York Times via AP

World Opinion

Outside In | Everyone agrees that AI is big. No one agrees on what comes next

Job fears, environmental strain and security threats are fuelling the botlash, yet experts remain divided over its net impact – and our ability to contain the risks.

27 Feb 2026 - 7:43PMvideocam

World Opinion

Opinion | Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost?

The EU post-war project left Europe lagging behind the US and China. Now, without American protection, the continent must reclaim its edge.

27 Feb 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

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World Opinion

Opinion | US’ 250th anniversary should be about ideals, not aggressive fundraising

The star of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Asia should be its most enduring export – its founding principles.

27 Feb 2026 - 8:23AMvideocam

US Ambassador to Poland Thomas Rose (second right) and President of the Kosciuszko Mound Committee Piotr Dobosz (left) participate in the ceremonial unveiling of a plaque commemorating the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence on Kosciuszko Mound in Krakow, Poland, on February 12. Photo: EPA

World Opinion

Opinion | Don’t expect Russia’s war on Ukraine to end in its fifth year

Barring Moscow or Kyiv reaching breaking points in their war efforts, neither side will make any steps to end or ‘freeze’ the conflict.

26 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

World Opinion

Macroscope | Normalisation of Trump’s chaos can only go so far

Markets assuming Trump will chicken out and downplaying risks contribute to the normalisation of the US president’s chaotic behaviour.

26 Feb 2026 - 7:45PMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Panama’s ports grab may be politically expedient, but at what cost?

In global logistics, reliability is currency. When commitments become provisional, the cost is measured not only in legal fees but in confidence.

26 Feb 2026 - 10:45AM

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Asia Opinion

Opinion | How India can lead the charge for inclusive AI

The AI Impact summit showcased India’s commitment to placing human well-being at the heart of the global artificial intelligence conversation.

26 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

A visitor checks a Jio intelligence bot on display at Bharat Mandapam, one of the venues for the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, on February 17. Photo: Reuters

World Opinion

Opinion | How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump’s desire for war with Iran

China helped broker a detente between Riyadh and Tehran in 2023, which has no doubt factored into Saudi Arabia’s stance on US-Iran tensions.

25 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

China Opinion

Opinion | How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance

Support for ‘little giants’ and other specialised SMEs remains a vital part of the long-term strategy to bolster China’s global manufacturing.

25 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

World Opinion

As I see it | Chomsky’s legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files

Despite recently revealed close ties to the convicted sex offender, Chomsky’s contributions to linguistics and philosophy are undeniable.

25 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Noam Chomsky attends a conference at the Islamic University in Gaza City, on October 20, 2012. Photo: AP

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | EU has a key role to play in the new world order in the making

In an uncertain global environment, the European Union remains committed to mutually beneficial relations with Hong Kong.

25 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

Three flags of the European Union fly in front of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, the seat of the European Commission, on July 28, 2025. Photo: dpa

World Opinion

Opinion | Despite Supreme Court ruling, Trump has legal cards for tariffs in hand

The US’ trading partners are understandably taking a wait-and-see approach to the tariff landscape after the court decision.

24 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

World Opinion

The View | Venezuela and Panama aren’t the whole story of China in Latin America

While recent events highlight the risks in volatile states, China’s position in Latin America is rooted in deep trade and investment links with the region’s largest economies.

24 Feb 2026 - 6:46PMvideocam

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirations

As the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

23 Feb 2026 - 8:54AMvideocam

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po attends a public consultation forum for the budget in Kowloon Tong on January 10. Photo: Edmond So

Asia Opinion

The View | Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market

Tech disruption is unlikely to spoil India’s commercial real estate party. If anything, the world’s hottest office market is too hot.

23 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

World Opinion

The View | Venezuela and Panama aren’t the whole story of China in Latin America

While recent events highlight the risks in volatile states, China’s position in Latin America is rooted in deep trade and investment links with the region’s largest economies.

24 Feb 2026 - 6:46PMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people

As the head of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has stressed, an executive-led system must be coherent to be effective, and this requires building consensus.

22 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Morning rush hour at the North Point MTR station in Hong Kong in December 2025. To build public confidence in governance, Hong Kong people must see that their concerns are addressed before decisions are locked in. Photo: Sun Yeung

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