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China food security
Global South to bare the brunt of Strait of Hormuz crisis amid food scarcity
Commerce chief warns of ‘heavy collateral damage’ in developing economies as flow of oil, fertiliser and perishable goods are restricted.
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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)
Hong Kong’s eMPF to cut fees from April, saving US$6.4 billion in 10 years
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US, Israel war on Iran
With a host of top figures killed in war, who is now running Iran?
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘I think we have won’: Trump’s ever-shifting positions on the Iran war
From ‘bombing our hearts out’ to ‘very good and productive conversations’, Trump’s own words reveal a dizzying evolution of US war goals.
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Hong Kong society
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How Hong Kong can map a path forward for mandatory reporting of child abuse
Readers discuss ways for the city to better protect children while supporting mandated reporters of abuse, cruelty to animals, and the Epstein scandal.
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rebound on hopes of a US-Iran deal as tensions ease
Hang Seng Index climbs as Washington pauses Iran strikes, boosting hopes of a breakthrough deal.
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China-Middle East relations
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When it comes to the Persian Gulf, China’s top priority is economics
Beijing’s refusal to pick sides between Iran and other Gulf states affirms its strategic positioning rather than a desire to shift paradigms.
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China exports
The Iran war could widen China’s EV lead over its global rivals. Here’s why
The ‘eye-watering’ surge in oil prices may push consumers around the world to switch to electric cars, boosting Chinese brands, analysts say.
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Middle East
Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah fighters
Israel expands Lebanon assault as it fights Hezbollah in a spillover of the Iran war.
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Diplomacy
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Look East? South Asia’s fate is far more intertwined with Middle East
Beyond oil, remittances and cultural ties, trade and defence pacts in recent years have added to strategic and security interconnectedness.
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US-China relations
Trump-Xi summit will be very amicable, predicts former Biden official
Kurt Campbell expects to see both leaders being ‘extraordinarily polite and engaged’ during key rescheduled meeting despite Iran conflict.
24 Mar 2026 - 5:03AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump approved Iran order ‘after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei’
Sources describe critical conversations in the 48 hours before the February 28 strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader.
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US, Israel war on Iran
UK rushes air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iran attacks
The UK is sending air defence missiles and an anti-drone system, as HMS Dragon takes up position to defend Cyprus.
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Italy
Italian voters reject judicial reform in setback for Meloni
Italy’s prime minister concedes defeat in a referendum on her judicial reform plan, which was seen as a test of her leadership.
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US, Israel war on Iran
With hacking of street cameras before and during war, who’s watching who?
For years, cybersecurity experts have warned that street cameras could be hacked. Now, AI advances help governments sift through footage.
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US, Israel war on Iran
What if US ground forces march into Iran? Chinese experts weigh the risks
Seizing Kharg Island may ‘give the US greater leverage to pressure Iran into making concessions’: South China Sea analyst.
23 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong raises Iran, Israel travel alerts to black, expands amber warning
Amber travel alert expanded to include Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:49PM
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White eagles and Persian cats: Chinese AI satire of US war on Iran goes viral
China’s state broadcaster shares wuxia-style animation based on the conflict, triggering a wave of user-made spin-offs.
23 Mar 2026 - 9:34PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Not like Venezuela: why Iran is likely to survive US-Israeli strikes
Islamic Republic’s government is expected to prove resilient despite attacks that have targeted many of its top leaders.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:10PM
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China exports
What does Iran war mean for China’s export machine?
Crisis sparks debate: will it cripple global demand or show that China’s supply-side resilience, proven during pandemic, remains in place?
23 Mar 2026 - 10:39PM
Middle East
Trump signals de-escalation in Iran, but experts say 5-day halt can’t end war
Donald Trump says US will pause military strikes on power plants following talks, but Iranian officials deny negotiations are taking place.
24 Mar 2026 - 7:25AM
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Middle East
Drivers in China rush to fill up before biggest petrol price hike this year
Beijing will raise refined oil prices for the fifth time this year at midnight but puts in place a temporary control to reduce the impact.
23 Mar 2026 - 7:33PM
US, Israel war on Iran
‘Getting worse each day’: why Southeast Asia is vulnerable to the fuel crisis
From Laos to Thailand, long queues are forming at petrol stations while residents are reeling from surging fuel prices.
23 Mar 2026 - 9:02PM
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Trump issues ultimatum to Iran to reopen Hormuz
The US president says Iran’s energy infrastructure will be targeted if Tehran doesn’t comply with his ultimatum.
23 Mar 2026 - 6:56PM
US, Israel war on Iran
‘No immunity’: Iran war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
The boss of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, spoke out as the war grinds into its fourth week.
23 Mar 2026 - 6:59PM
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Japan
Japanese national back home after Iran detention
While the person, detained last year, is now free, another Japanese national - said to be a journalist - has been in custody since January.
23 Mar 2026 - 5:09PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s erratic strategy on Iran raises questions about US war preparation
A confusing combination of actions by Trump deepens a sense that there is no clear strategy for the war.
23 Mar 2026 - 5:03PM
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Asia housing and property
The View
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War-induced interest rate shocks unlikely to upset Asia’s property markets
While monetary tightening would add to affordability pressures, it would have little bearing on the forces driving up prices and rents.
23 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM
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