Chinese EV maker Geely joins BYD in Brazil push via deal with Renault
Production and distribution partnership comes as China’s carmakers look for friendly global markets amid US and European tariffs.
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Hong Kong leader warns against ‘drastic action’ by taxi union threatening strike
John Lee suggests ‘ulterior motive’ of individuals, says Transport Advisory Committee will meet with taxi and ride-hailing sectors on Wednesday.
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New Zealand’s new tourism slogan invites toilet comparisons
The timing of the campaign has many complaining that the slogan is tone deaf – and referential to bathroom activities.
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Philippines doubles down on US-made Typhon missile system despite China’s warnings
Future drills featuring the Typhon are designed to test the military’s ability to respond to an ‘external threat’, Manila’s army chief said.
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India’s challenge amid USAID freeze, young women swipe left on romance: 7 Asia highlights
From an opportunity for New Delhi to step up to Indonesians seeking jobs overseas, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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Taiwan considering multibillion-dollar arms purchase from US, sources say
Taiwan hoping to win support from the new Trump administration as mainland China continues to apply military pressure on the island.
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Starmer to meet Trump in US next week as UK PM seeks to ‘deepen special relationship’
Trump’s departure from Western allies on stance on Ukraine and Nato, and looming threat of trade tariffs, have presented potential tensions.
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18 Hong Kong banks join forces to help SMEs weather financial storm
Banks agree to join the customer financial arrangements negotiation mechanism to help resolve funding difficulties.
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China digs deep on mineral security as battle for resources with US intensifies
Rare earths and critically important minerals that hold significant economic and tech value are being prioritised in Beijing’s plans to maintain dominant hold over global supplies.
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Hong Kong institution uncovers 3 cases of fraudulent mainland applications
Tung Wah College says some applicants even asked others to take entrance exams, interviews on their behalf.
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Zelensky says Ukraine won’t be part of US-Russia talks, can’t accept deals made without Kyiv
Zelensky insists on Kyiv’s inclusion in any negotiations, highlighting the importance of Ukrainian voices in shaping the future of the conflict.
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If Trump wants peace in Ukraine, he must reach a consensus with Europe
Pressuring European allies and Ukraine to make concessions without including them in the peace process will only strain relations.
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75% of nappy creams tested by Hong Kong consumer watchdog can irritate skin
Report by Consumer Council revealed three quarters of 16 nappy creams contained one or two categories of ingredients that were of concern.
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Starmer ready to send UK troops to Ukraine as European leaders to hold war talks
European leaders regroup in Paris for a strategy huddle after Trump’s diplomatic blitz on Ukraine.
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Pigeon found with cut wings, tail feathers sparks Hong Kong police probe
Bird discovered on Farm Road in To Kwa Wan, less than a week after similar case uncovered in Wan Chai.
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Beijing steps up financial ‘master plan’ with major asset reshuffle
China is moving to create a group of world-class investment banks through a round of industry consolidation, analysts say.
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To Asia, the US is now ‘a landlord seeking rent’, Singapore’s defence chief says
Assumptions made in the wake of World War II had fundamentally changed, Ng Eng Hen told the Munich Security Conference in Europe.
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South Korea’s first lady Kim Keon-hee back under fire over martial law debacle
Opposition alleges Kim Keon-hee and suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol hatched the martial law plan to cover up election meddling.
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Reskilling key to future AI-driven job market: LinkedIn head in Hong Kong, Taiwan
General manager of professional networking platform says data also shows users adopting more passive approach to their job searches.
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Xi hosts symposium with China’s top entrepreneurs
The Chinese president gathered the country’s business leaders for a high-profile meeting in Beijing.
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