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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.
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How India can lead the charge for inclusive AI
26 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump’s desire for war with Iran
25 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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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 - 4:30PM
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A robot by ‘little giant’ tech firm Unitree Robotics dancing at the TechShare booth during the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX2025) in Tokyo, Japan, on December 3. Photo: EPA
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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 - 9:30AM
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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
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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 - 8:30PM
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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 - 6:46PM
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A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely
Foreign governments campaigning for the former media boss’ release should thoroughly look into the nuances of the case as the legal process plays out.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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China’s zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer
In contrast to Western proposals that come with strings attached, China has turned its own market into the main instrument of partnership.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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Germany’s outreach to China signals a reckoning, rather than a shift
The German chancellor realises that while China poses a long-term economic challenge, the United States is currently the more disruptive partner.
23 Feb 2026 - 9:07PM
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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 - 4:30PM
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Bridging East and West, Hong Kong offers talent the best of both worlds
The Study in Hong Kong Week will showcase how the city’s globally ranked universities and access to the mainland give students a competitive edge.
23 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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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 - 8:54AM
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How unhinged Washington unleashes American craziness on the world
China now looks like a pretty good hedge when compared to the unqualified and unpredictable people who run the US today.
23 Feb 2026 - 3:51PM
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US President Donald Trump holds a gavel during a signing ceremony at the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace” at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, on February 19, 2026. Photo: AFP
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How China’s national food security push could reshape global markets
Amid increasing pressure from trade wars and climate change, Beijing is reframing agriculture as a matter of national security.
22 Feb 2026 - 9:43PM
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Why the Fed credibility crisis will hit emerging markets harder
As confidence in US monetary stewardship falters, inflation risks rise and capital flows become more volatile. Emerging markets with fewer policy buffers will bear the brunt.
22 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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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 - 8:54AM
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po attends a public consultation forum for the budget in Kowloon Tong on January 10. Photo: Edmond So
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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 - 4:30PM
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World Opinion
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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 - 6:46PM
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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 - 9:30AM
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Panama’s ports grab may be politically expedient, but at what cost?
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Narendra Modi
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How India can lead the charge for inclusive AI
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Yang Xiaotong
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How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump’s desire for war with Iran
25 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance
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Chomsky’s legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files
25 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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EU has a key role to play in the new world order in the making
25 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
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