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Gold demand up, price tipped to stay high as Trump tariffs fuel anxiety
First-quarter demand up 1 per cent to 1,206 tonnes as World Gold Council highlights uncertainty premiums associated with US assets.
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China hawk David Perdue confirmed as US envoy to Beijing
Former US senator and veteran business executive with Asia experience has been labelled ‘anti-China’ by Beijing think tank.
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How will new law help protect China’s private sector?
Full text of legislation gives more weight to addressing long-standing complaints about cross-regional enforcement.
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‘Things have gone haywire’: Indian students rethink US study plans
Analysts say universities in Europe, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as some local institutions stand to benefit.
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DeepSeek’s new maths-solving model is generating buzz, but mostly about R2
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Probe into star player at China’s securities body shocks finance sector
Architect of ChiNext hi-tech stock exchange’s 2020 boom under investigation for alleged ‘serious violations of discipline and laws’.
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Mainland tourists treat taste buds in Hong Kong, from egg waffles to fish balls
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HKTDC helps PanopticAI take its AI-powered health monitoring app onto global stage
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Trump believes ‘good chance’ of China trade deal as envoy says no talks under way
President continues to promote tariff policy as US Commerce Department releases data indicating GDP contracted for first time in 3 years.
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Hong Kong’s East Dam buzzes with mainland Chinese tourists during ‘golden week’
Police officers and staff members from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department guard the hotspot to maintain order.
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How Trump deal, Pakistan could derail India’s warming China ties
Analysts say India’s tariff negotiations with the US and conflict with neighbour could also complicate Beijing’s push in Global South.
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Malaysia’s anti-graft agency seeks powers to claw back billions in illicit funds
The MACC is seeking new powers to negotiate the return of large sums of money without first having to press charges.
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Japanese police arrest man for ploughing his car into children
The seven children, who had been on their way home from school, were injured and rushed to hospital but all remained conscious.
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Top China influencer falsely accuses boss of sexual harassment, loses lawsuit
Cosplaying blogger with 33 million online followers banned from social media, ordered to pay US$82,000, make public apology.
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China’s C919 stuck on tarmac in Europe as certification timeline extended
European regulator says approval for the C919 could take three to six years, dashing hopes China’s jet would pass inspection in 2025.
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Hong Kong Economy
More departures than arrivals in Hong Kong as ‘golden week’ kicks off
So far, nearly 63,000 mainland tourists have flocked to Hong Kong while more than 80,000 residents have left for other destinations.
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Quarter of non-Asian Americans see Chinese-Americans as possible threat: poll
Survey by Asian American Foundation also says 63 per cent of Asian-Americans report feeling unsafe.
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Japan’s Southeast Asia diplomacy ramps up as Ishiba courts Hanoi and Manila
Ishiba’s visits follow Chinese President Xi Jinping’s own tour of the region, reflecting a broader competition for influence.
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No China talks under way, Trump trade chief says, but other deals are close
Trump administration is focused on ‘targeted’ deals, US trade representative says.
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