Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) meets his Palestinian counterpart Riyad al-Maliki in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on March 18. Photo: AFP
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Singapore minister’s visit to Palestinian territories a ‘visible gesture’

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Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s Middle East tour comes as Singapore becomes ‘more vocal’ on Israel’s actions in Gaza, observers say.

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) meets his Palestinian counterpart Riyad al-Maliki in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on March 18. Photo: AFP

Singapore minister’s visit to Palestinian territories a ‘visible gesture’

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s Middle East tour comes as Singapore becomes ‘more vocal’ on Israel’s actions in Gaza, observers say.

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Emissions reduction of 10% in reach for China steel sector next year

‘Modest adjustments’ to plans for use of electric arc furnaces versus coal-fired furnaces would accelerate emissions cuts, US think tank Global Energy Monitor says.

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Dubai royal nephew to open US$500 million family office in boost to Hong Kong hub

Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum, the nephew of Dubai ruler, is opening a family office in Hong Kong, one of the first high-profile global investors to respond to the city’s campaign to lure the ultra-rich.

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A worker in a steel factory in Huai’an, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, on September 23, 2023. Photo: AFP

Emissions reduction of 10% in reach for China steel sector next year

‘Modest adjustments’ to plans for use of electric arc furnaces versus coal-fired furnaces would accelerate emissions cuts, US think tank Global Energy Monitor says.

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Dubai royal nephew to open US$500 million family office in boost to Hong Kong hub

Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum, the nephew of Dubai ruler, is opening a family office in Hong Kong, one of the first high-profile global investors to respond to the city’s campaign to lure the ultra-rich.

Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum, the nephew of Dubai ruler, is opening a family office in Hong Kong, one of the first high-profile global investors to respond to the city’s campaign to lure the ultra-rich.

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Hong Kong Article 23 work ‘carries more responsibilities’ this time: Regina Ip

City set to pass constitutionally mandated law after first attempt shelved more than 20 years ago in face of massive protests.

City set to pass constitutionally mandated law after first attempt shelved more than 20 years ago in face of massive protests.

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Chinese navy teams up with coastguard in rare joint missile exercise

Eastern naval and coastguard units practise responses to an attack on a flotilla amid tensions in the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

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Chinese navy teams up with coastguard in rare joint missile exercise

South Korea’s Nvidia wannabe to mass produce AI chips with Samsung

Rebellions, a fabless AI chip company co-founded by five South Korean engineers, is viewed as the country’s best hope to rival Nvidia in AI inference.

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South Korea’s Nvidia wannabe to mass produce AI chips with Samsung
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Hong Kong Article 23 work ‘carries more responsibilities’ this time: Regina Ip

City set to pass constitutionally mandated law after first attempt shelved more than 20 years ago in face of massive protests.

1 minute ago

Chinese navy teams up with coastguard in rare joint missile exercise

Eastern naval and coastguard units practise responses to an attack on a flotilla amid tensions in the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

2 hours ago

South Korea’s Nvidia wannabe to mass produce AI chips with Samsung

Rebellions, a fabless AI chip company co-founded by five South Korean engineers, is viewed as the country’s best hope to rival Nvidia in AI inference.

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Opinion | The real reason Macron openly suggested Western troops in Ukraine

A dragged-out war, a boon for the US, will leave Europe drained and weaker as a geopolitical player. In suggesting Western troops in Ukraine, Macron has shone a spotlight on the unviability of Nato’s strategy

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My Take | Hong Kong should cherish its open culture that nurtured Jin Yong

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

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Hong Kong should cherish its open culture that nurtured Jin Yong

Opinion | Why there’s no need to worry about Article 23 subsidiary legislation

Subsidiary legislation is often found in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to provide details and guidelines in relation to matters under the primary legislation – but never to create new offences.

Subsidiary legislation is often found in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to provide details and guidelines in relation to matters under the primary legislation – but never to create new offences.

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Why there’s no need to worry about Article 23 subsidiary legislation

Opinion | Europe moves to join China and the US in the Arctic gold rush

Given growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic Circle, it is no surprise that the EU is raising its profile in Greenland. The EU is also sealing a raw materials partnership with Greenland, to reduce its reliance on China.

Given growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic Circle, it is no surprise that the EU is raising its profile in Greenland. The EU is also sealing a raw materials partnership with Greenland, to reduce its reliance on China.

18 Mar 2024 - 8:30PM
Europe moves to join China and the US in the Arctic gold rush

Opinion | Cathay Pacific needs Hongkongers’ support as it finds its feet again

After years of posting pandemic-related losses, Cathay Pacific reporting a net profit of HK$9.79 billion in 2023 is a welcome bit of good news for the city. If our flag carrier is to recover its status as the pride of Hong Kong, the city’s people need to give it their support and celebrate a good Hong Kong story.

After years of posting pandemic-related losses, Cathay Pacific reporting a net profit of HK$9.79 billion in 2023 is a welcome bit of good news for the city. If our flag carrier is to recover its status as the pride of Hong Kong, the city’s people need to give it their support and celebrate a good Hong Kong story.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM
Cathay Pacific needs Hongkongers’ support as it finds its feet again
Illustration: Craig Stephens

Opinion | Why China is playing 5D chess in its pursuit of economic revival

China’s new focus on innovation-driven development offers hope for sustainable development and avoiding the middle-income trap. A technological breakthrough in advanced sectors could be the decisive driver in transforming the country’s future and keeping pace with the United States.

18 Mar 2024 - 8:28AM
Employees work on the semiconductor chip production line at Jiangsu Azure Corp in Huaian, Jiangsu province, in March 2022. Photo: China Daily via Reuters

Opinion | 2 things China must focus on to hit its economic growth target

To achieve its economic growth target, Beijing will have to lift consumption and hi-tech exports. China’s unique circumstances mean it requires more stimulus than previously, including the 4 trillion yuan used to combat the 2008 global financial crisis.

17 Mar 2024 - 5:22PM