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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers increasingly reliant on exports as domestic sales decelerate
Top EV makers such as BYD, Great Wall Motor and Chery are selling more cars in overseas markets than at home.
52 minutes ago
The Philippines
AC limits, flex-work, fuel-lock apps: Philippines readies for Iran oil fallout
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South Korea
South Korea uneasy as US weighs moving air defences to Middle East
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The European leader defying Trump and his attacks on Iran
By barring US access to military bases, Spain’s prime minister has triggered threats of trade reprisals from Trump.
1 hour ago
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SCMP Highlights
Woman marries 2 men in Thailand, China’s bamboo-fibre drone: 7 highlights
From a woman marrying two men in Thailand to a bamboo-fibre drone, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
2 hours ago
Iran
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As the US attacks Iran, the ancient Battle of Carrhae offers lessons
Readers discuss the war in the Middle East, the opportunity for Colombians in Hong Kong to vote, the importance of teacher well-being, and the poon choi tradition.
3 hours ago
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US seen as likely responsible for Iran school strike that killed scores
A girls’ school in Minab, in southern Iran, was hit on Saturday during the first day of US and Israeli attacks on the country.
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Malaysia
‘Crises are not new to tourism’: Malaysia confident of weathering Mideast storm
Industry groups say a diversified visitor base and strong halal tourism appeal offer resilience for Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
4 hours ago
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Iran damage report: who and what has been targeted in US-Israel strikes?
The US says it has hit more than 2,000 targets in less than a week, while Israel says it has hit hundreds of sites across the country.
4 hours ago
Australia
Albanese says Australian troops were on board US sub that sank Iranian ship
The prime minister said the military personnel were on the vessel as part of training arrangements under the Aukus deal.
5 hours ago
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Hong Kong economy
‘More dim sum, more often’: Hongkongers cash in as war triggers gold rush
Amid conflict in the Middle East, the number of people buying gold bars and pellets in the city doubled last weekend, industry veteran says.
6 hours ago
Insilico
Insilico Medicine advances Middle East push with UAE AI drug discovery deal
Hong Kong-listed biotech firm’s shares jump after announcing partnership to use AI tools in drug discovery in the United Arab Emirates.
6 Mar 2026 - 6:30AM
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Opinion
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Are investors spooked by Iran violence? Market response suggests not
Renewed fighting in the Middle East bodes ill for the global economy, but it is not yet enough to counterbalance other short-term factors.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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US asking Ukraine for help against Iran’s drones in Middle East, Zelensky says
After years of Russian strikes, Kyiv has developed a range of cheap and effective interceptors for dealing with the Iranian-designed Shaheds.
6 Mar 2026 - 2:47AM
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United States
US won’t let India become rival like China, Trump official says
Washington will not ‘make the same mistakes’ as it did with Beijing 20 years ago, the State Department’s Christopher Landau says.
6 Mar 2026 - 2:18AM
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Trump demands Iran forces surrender or die, wants say on next leader
US president dismisses Khamenei’s son as a ‘lightweight’ and orders Iranian forces to lay down arms or face ‘guaranteed death’.
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Two Sessions 2026
China targets lowest growth range in 35 years as pressures rise
Beijing to prioritise hi-tech over stimulus-driven growth with focus on the people in notable shift, premier’s work report to NPC reveals.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:58PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China boosts diplomatic budget by 9.3% as US leaves ‘fiscal void’
Growth rate in foreign affairs spending this year to outpace that of military budget as Beijing consolidates global influence, analysts say.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:18PM
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Azerbaijan vows to respond after Iranian drones injure 4
Azerbaijan and Iran already have tense relations over Baku’s growing economic, energy and military ties to Turkey and Israel.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:33PM
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European states move to secure Red Sea navigation, protect Cyprus
Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days.
5 Mar 2026 - 11:40PM
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China-Middle East relations
Iran thanks Chinese public after US-Israeli air strikes prompt wave of sympathy
Embassy in Beijing says Iran sincerely grateful to ‘the civilised and righteous Chinese people’ but financial aid not needed for now.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:40PM
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US submarine strike on Iranian warship near Sri Lanka rattles the region
Experts say the strike highlights the risk of the conflict spreading into Asian waters and tests India’s careful diplomatic balancing.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Sky-high jump in airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, Americas – even Asian cities
Economy-class fares to Paris, Rome and New York surge while cheapest return flight to Tokyo costs nearly HK$5,000.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:12PM
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Germany
Berlin jails man for 13 years over stabbing at Holocaust memorial
The man, 20, said he had been motivated by his radicalisation and belief he was acting with a religious mission.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:32PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong banks face limited Middle East risk but tensions cloud expansion plans
HSBC and Standard Chartered expanded in the Middle East in recent years to capture growing cross-border trade and wealth management flows.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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Macroscope
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Why even bullish investors can’t ignore the Iran war
Investors have grown used to brushing off geopolitical threats, but turmoil in the Middle East poses a greater risk to the global economy.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:23PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong trying to secure seats on flights from Dubai for stranded residents
Carrier Emirates is planning to operate direct flights from Dubai to Hong Kong from Friday to Sunday, government says.
4 hours ago
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Iran
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First batch of stranded Hongkongers from Middle East returns home
Around the world, the first groups of stranded passengers return home safely.
5 Mar 2026 - 12:28PM
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