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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and China’s Premier Li Qiang at the Aseam-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26. Photo: Handout

Asean

Opinion | Beyond trade, Asean-GCC-China summit heralds Asia’s cultural renaissance

The recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur transcended economics and geopolitics, representing a pivotal moment of inter-civilisational engagement.

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Indonesia

Backlash in Indonesia as Danantara courts BlackRock amid Israel arms concerns

29 May 2025 - 4:00PM

China-Middle East relations

China offers visa-free travel to 4 Gulf countries following landmark meeting

28 May 2025 - 8:15PMvideocam

Malaysia

Malaysia eyes halal exports to Middle East in bid for new markets

Malaysia is touting its stringent halal certification process, recognised in over 47 countries, to cash-rich Gulf nations hungry for variety.

27 May 2025 - 3:37PMvideocam

Vitamin C bottles are seen in Malaysia carrying a halal decal, assuring customers the product was prepared according to proper Muslim rites. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can reassert its global edge in an uncertain world

The city’s vibrancy, uniqueness, connectivity and agility make it all the more relevant in a fast-evolving global economy.

26 May 2025 - 9:30AM

International Property

Capital from Hong Kong, mainland China sets sights on UAE property

Inquiries from Chinese buyers surge and Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital and Black Spade Capital make investments.

29 May 2025 - 3:27PM

Banking & finance

China equips Hong Kong with ‘toolbox’ to propel yuan amid de-dollarisation

Doubts about the dollar’s supremacy present a unique opportunity to accelerate the yuan’s internationalisation.

24 May 2025 - 12:39PM

United States

Outside In | How sustainable is a US economy heavily dependent on arms sales?

Trump’s Gulf tour and his proposed budget highlight a disproportionate US reliance on its military-industrial complex.

23 May 2025 - 9:43PMvideocam

United States

Opinion | With his ‘historic’ tour, Trump puts US power back in the Middle East

In reasserting the US in the centre of the Middle East’s strategic calculus, Trump also weakens the leverage and influence of Russia and China.

23 May 2025 - 5:30AM

Middle East

Opinion | How Trump’s Middle East tour revealed Gulf states’ priorities

While the Gulf states seek benefits from Washington and Beijing, Chinese leaders must deliver more tangible support to secure recent gains.

22 May 2025 - 8:51AM

Donald Trump

US officially accepts Qatar luxury jet to serve as Trump’s Air Force One

The massive gift has raised both ethical and security concerns, with both Democrats and Republicans questioning the president’s decision.

22 May 2025 - 11:30AM

Air Force One at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar. Photo: AP

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Jnr says ‘maybe one day’ he could run for US president

‘That calling is there,’ he said when asked at an event if he would ‘pick up the reins’ after his father leaves office.

22 May 2025 - 8:24AM

Asean

Asean, Gulf leaders to meet in Malaysia as region seeks new investment lifeline

Malaysia to host summit with Gulf Cooperation Council next week as Southeast Asian nations hope for new funding to offset US tariff shocks.

20 May 2025 - 5:00PM

Hong Kong society

‘Opportunity I could not let pass’: Hong Kong expats embrace life in Qatar

Despite facing cultural adjustments, Hongkongers are discovering unexpected benefits of relocating to Islamic country.

20 May 2025 - 10:30AM

Husband and wife William Soo and Stephanie Kwok, who relocated to Qatar in 2017. Photo: Emily Hung

Banking & finance

Hong Kong offers vital linkages in aiding Qatar-China investment growth, bank says

Standard Chartered’s Huen sees opportunities in financial services and technology as Qatar seeks to diversify from oil and gas.

19 May 2025 - 8:30AM

Doha skyline on May 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Israel starts Gaza ground assault after hundreds killed, no progress in talks

‘Complete families were wiped off the civil registration record by [overnight] Israeli bombardment,’ said a Gaza health ministry spokesman.

19 May 2025 - 1:26AMvideocam

Hong Kong’s pandas

Pandas in Qatar? Meet the Hongkonger helping Chinese national treasures thrive

Giant pandas Suhail and Thuraya live in one of world’s largest air-conditioned enclosures under care of former Ocean Park worker Cissy Kou.

18 May 2025 - 7:41PM

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli assault kills hundreds in 72 hours

Hamas official Taher al-Nono said the two sides were discussing all issues without ‘preconditions’.

17 May 2025 - 9:37PMvideocam

Smoke billows over destroyed buildings on the Gaza Strip during Israeli bombardment on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

‘Reprehensible’: Hong Kong slams US senators behind latest sanctions bid

Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top envoy in Hong Kong, also warns of impact of rising unilateralism and protectionism.

17 May 2025 - 10:25PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong trade bodies urged to learn from Qatar to enhance investor services

Hong Kong Productivity Council chairman joined city leader’s recent trip to Middle East and says he was impressed by Qatar Development Bank.

17 May 2025 - 10:01PM

Hong Kong's national security law

Exclusive | Beijing supported Hong Kong’s subsidiary security legislation ‘for months’

Expected easing of China-US tension because of trade deal provided good timing for legislation to be passed by the end of the week, sources say.

21 May 2025 - 4:57PM

An insider said Beijing had taken “other Hong Kong-oriented factors” into account beyond geopolitics during the months of planning. Photo: Eugene Lee

Middle East

Trump wraps up his Middle East tour with deals galore

The US president made scoring business deals a centrepiece of the first major foreign trip of his second term.

16 May 2025 - 5:17PM

President Donald Trump during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday. The US base installation is the centre of American involvement in the Middle East. Photo: AP

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong strengthens role as China’s gateway to the Middle East

Readers discuss the Hong Kong business delegation’s trip to Qatar and Kuwait, the lessons of Victory Day, and the US crackdown on overseas students.

16 May 2025 - 11:30AM

Aviation

Trump announces US$14.5 billion Etihad commitment with Boeing, GE Aerospace

White House on Thursday said Abu Dhabi-based Etihad will buy 28 American-made Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft powered by GE engines.

16 May 2025 - 7:00AM

Middle East

Trump says ‘getting close’ to deal to avoid Iran military action

Iran has held four rounds of talks with the Trump administration, which has sought to avert threatened military action by Israel.

15 May 2025 - 9:54PMvideocam

A newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, in Tehran. Photo: via Reuters

Hong Kong economy

Number of visits to Hong Kong arts hub jumped 19% last year, hitting 15 million

West Kowloon Cultural District aiming to continue trend this year with local events and international collaborations to entice visitors.

15 May 2025 - 9:29PM

Events such as the Sip & Groove@WestK featuring music, alcoholic beverages and local snacks helped draw visitors to the arts hub. Photo: May Tse

Apple

Trump says he told Apple CEO: ‘I don’t want you building in India’

The comments throw a wrench into Apple’s plan to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India rather than China.

15 May 2025 - 5:05PM

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes

Bombardment intensifies after Israel’s Netanyahu vowed ‘full force’ Gaza offensive.

15 May 2025 - 1:03PM

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