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Steel firm sale to Japan a threat to US national security, really?
Sorry saga of collapsed deal between US Steel and Nippon Steel shows ‘friendshoring’ in America may mean just pain for friends and allies.
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How AI giants can help Asian suppliers make a clean energy transition
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Outside In
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The industry is in crisis, but wine lovers should hold their panic
10 Jan 2025 - 6:34PM
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Can Johor-Singapore SEZ be a flag-bearer for Southeast Asia’s economic clout?
The SEZ aims to tap new growth areas alongside priority industries to make it the region of choice for businesses, but challenges remain.
10 Jan 2025 - 10:30AM
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong walks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim with the background of Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Tuesday. Photo: Pool via Reuters
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How Hong Kong can retain its status among Asia’s leading airports
Competition from the likes of Incheon and Changi means Hong Kong needs new ideas to remain relevant as a global aviation hub.
10 Jan 2025 - 9:30AM
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Mainland Chinese standards for building materials worth considering
As long as safety and quality are not undermined, there is every reason for Hong Kong to save on construction costs by using items from the mainland.
10 Jan 2025 - 6:45AM
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Enhancing economic ties with powerhouse Indonesia is crucial
Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan is right to woo Jakarta as the Asean country’s clout in global business continues to grow.
10 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan attended the Think Business, Think Hong Kong Symposium in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 8, 2024. Photo: Handout
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Why Taiwan should reconsider its stance against nuclear energy
Taiwan, near-fully dependent on imported energy, plans to shut its last reactor. Yet renewables like nuclear can support its security and carbon goals.
10 Jan 2025 - 5:45AM
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China will rein in vicious competition at the root of its overcapacity
New reforms for a unified national market, including addressing unfair competition, will rein in unchecked competition and the damage it is causing.
9 Jan 2025 - 8:30PM
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China needs urgent action to spark consumption and avoid Japan’s fate
Structural reform is never easy, but for China even a messy pivot to consumption is better than staying cautious and not pivoting at all.
9 Jan 2025 - 5:37PM
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Why Southeast Asia will shine on as an investment bright spot
A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain.
9 Jan 2025 - 10:41AM
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Workers assemble a car at BYD’s electric vehicle factory in Rayong, Thailand, in July 2024. Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are one-stop shops for the EV industry, providing raw material, production lines and even markets. Photo: Reuters
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Women show worth on company boards
On the 50th anniversary of landmark UN conference, Hong Kong is making strides in greater female representation.
9 Jan 2025 - 6:45AM
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Crime fighting role of public faces scrutiny in motorcyclist death
Legal process must be allowed to run its course after attempt by Hong Kong off-duty customs officer to stop rider ends in tragedy.
9 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
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How the Global South can defend against Trump’s AI offensive
US removal of AI safeguards risks widening the global divide. Global South must invest in AI regional partnerships, education and infrastructure.
9 Jan 2025 - 5:59AM
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A Conservative Canadian PM is likely to worsen tense China ties
Smart money is on Pierre Poilievre being country’s prime minister after next federal election, and this ‘Tariff Man’ will not be friendly to Beijing.
8 Jan 2025 - 9:00PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for a portrait in his office in Ottawa, Ontario, on December 12, 2022. Photo: AP
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Trump will put US and China back on collision course
Even if both sides know conflict would be damaging and distract from domestic concerns, early signals suggest a clash will be hard to avoid.
8 Jan 2025 - 8:30PM
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Spurned by the West, Russia ally Belarus is extravagantly courting China
Sanctioned by the West and unsure of Russia’s support, Belarus is banking on economic ties with China as Lukashenko plans pre-election visit.
8 Jan 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong is sleeping on a cultural and tourism resource: trams
Instead of prioritising one-off events, tourism planners should add value to its cultural treasures by embracing new technology and new ideas.
8 Jan 2025 - 9:35AM
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The body frame of a tram is seen at the Witty Street tram depot in Hong Kong’s Sai Wan district on August 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hongkongers deserve credit for getting through a tough 2024
If John Lee had hoped to rally people to rise to the challenge of 2025 in his New Year’s address, he should have learned from Xi Jinping’s focus on people.
6 Jan 2025 - 9:30AM
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Why the H-1B visa has divided Trump supporters
Tensions within the president-elect’s coalition over high-skilled immigration are symptomatic of larger problems in the US economy.
6 Jan 2025 - 11:00AM
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Vietnam’s ‘Chubby Bear’ approach to TikTok reveals double standards
Vietnam’s TikTok strategy involves enforcing censorship while exploiting youth-centric trends to promote pro-leader narratives.
5 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM
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Steel firm sale to Japan a threat to US national security, really?
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How AI giants can help Asian suppliers make a clean energy transition
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The industry is in crisis, but wine lovers should hold their panic
10 Jan 2025 - 6:34PM
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Can Johor-Singapore SEZ be a flag-bearer for Southeast Asia’s economic clout?
10 Jan 2025 - 10:30AM
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How Hong Kong can retain its status among Asia’s leading airports
10 Jan 2025 - 9:30AM
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Mainland Chinese standards for building materials worth considering
10 Jan 2025 - 6:45AM
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