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Britain’s HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier docked in Singapore on June 24. Photo: Reuters
China-Singapore relations

Singapore stresses deeper ties with China, US amid shift in global order

Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam said small nations like Singapore must develop even deeper relationships globally as trade tensions rise.

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US-ally trade wars

In show of unity against Trump, Brazil and India vow to triple trade flows

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The Philippines

Old but still gold? What Philippines can gain from Japan’s used warships

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Hong Kong economy

Why investor confidence is key to acing Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis ‘test’

Megaproject near border with mainland is a measure of city’s governance capability in Beijing’s eyes, analyst says.

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Around 300 hectares of land is earmarked for I&T in San Tin Technopole and its neighbouring Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop. Photo: May Tse
SCMP Highlights

East Asia faces fresh US tariffs, China rare earth curbs: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump’s 14-nation tariff package to China eyeing expansion of high-speed rail with neighbours, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Insurance

Do Singapore’s insurers and private hospitals need a rethink as costs surge?

Great Eastern’s suspension of pre-treatment approval for admission to two Mount Elizabeth hospitals has sparked a debate on cost management.

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Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong’s financial centre status gives it an edge in AI market, experts say

SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng says ‘having easy access to capital is extremely important’ for AI companies.

TabbyML co-founder Lucy Gao (left) and SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng highlight the benefits for AI firms in Hong Kong on Tuesday at the SCMP’s China Conference 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
US-China trade war

‘Pressure and division’: why Trump’s 14-nation tariff package puts China on edge

Washington’s latest duties target some of Beijing’s most important partners, pressuring Asean and fuelling trade tensions, analysts warn.

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Hong Kong economy

Efforts needed to combat view ‘Hong Kong equals mainland China’: business leaders

Panellists at South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2025 also say city maintains lead over rival Singapore in key financial metrics.

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Interiors

Singapore’s first 3D-printed house is out there yet introverted

An oculus illuminates the groundbreaking potential embodied by Singapore’s first 3D-printed house.

The kitchen on the ground floor of QR3D, Singapore’s first 3D-printed house, designed by architect/owner Lim Koon Park, founder and Principal of Park + Associates. Photo: Derek Swalwell
SCMP Highlights

Australia gets ‘unsolicited advice’; Indonesian mine concern: 7 Asia highlights

From Duterte ending his womanising era to defence concerns over an Indonesia mine, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

A nickel smelter in Indonesia. The proposed bauxite smelter would occupy about 400 hectares of land currently used by the Indonesian Navy on Singkep island. Photo: Reuters
Chinese international students

Status, culture, cost: more Chinese students choosing Singapore as US declines

Universities in Singapore are beginning to offer programmes taught entirely in Mandarin and live support via WeChat for Chinese applicants.

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Hong Kong economy

Does Hong Kong loan shark law proposal lack bite needed to tame debt collectors?

Lawmakers urge end to ‘vicious cycle’ where lenders dish out risky loans knowing they can use aggressive enforcement tactics.

US-China relations

Opinion | To quieten drumbeats of war in US and China, cool heads must prevail

Sabre-rattling might rally a domestic political base, but true statesmanship lies not in inviting disaster but in mastering its prevention.

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India

India’s global clout in doubt after failing to sway SCO, Quad on Pakistan

SCO did not mention the militant attack in Pahalgam at its recent meeting, while the Quad’s statement on the incident excluded Pakistan.

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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (second from left) and his counterparts attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Qingdao on June 26. Photo: AFP
Brics

Brics draws Trump anger, few leaders

The Brics summit sparked a threat of extra tariffs from US President Donald Trump, even without the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders.

Hong Kong property

The View | Hong Kong property market’s sources of resilience finally getting noticed

The city’s property market will struggle to rise out of its hole, but there is a greater appreciation that it is not all doom and gloom.

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SCMP Highlights

Trump’s Chinese drone issue, Viagra’s potential against cancer: 5 weekend reads

From US president’s attempt to ground China’s drones to a possible new use for Viagra, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

A variety of DJI drones on sale at a retail electronics store in Florida, USA. Photo: Shutterstock
Thailand

Fake it ‘til you make it? Inside Southeast Asia’s booming counterfeit economy

Fake goods are still readily available across the region, despite Thailand and Vietnam’s best efforts, as Washington’s tariff deadline looms.

China-Singapore relations

Opinion | Singapore can play a greater role in shaping post-unipolar world

If it chooses to embrace its strengths, Singapore is one of the few actors trusted enough to lay the foundation for a more just global order.

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Vietnam

Vietnam breathes sigh of relief after Trump trade deal, but challenges remain

Under the new deal, US goods into Vietnam will not be taxed while Vietnamese exports will face a 20 per cent US tariff.

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A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Hai Phong port in Vietnam. Photo: Reuters
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Letters | More work is needed to ensure an inclusive Hong Kong

Readers discuss how to tackle ethnic barriers in Hong Kong, the city’s international status, and the danger of AI revolt.

Women wearing headscarves shop at a market in Yau Ma Tei on February 28. Photo: Jelly Tse
Lee Kuan Yew

How Singapore’s early leaders supported Lee Kuan Yew’s vision by challenging him

Former Straits Times editor-in-chief Cheong Yip Seng reflects on the quiet candour and firm convictions of Singapore’s pioneer generation.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong and Singapore: rivals and partners learning from each other

Small and externally oriented economies, both cities face common challenges and must make common cause, while repositioning and reinventing themselves.

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Trending in China

Chinese delivery rider, educated at top universities like Oxford, inspires many

Story of 39-year-old Ding Yuanzhao sparks intense discussions about diminishing value of academic qualifications amid challenging job market.

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A Chinese delivery rider, who graduated from prestigious institutions such as Oxford, serves as an inspiration for others to maintain a positive outlook. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Chinese overseas

Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear

In his new book, veteran editor Cheong Yip Seng recalls how Lee Kuan Yew drew a diplomatic line that defined Singapore’s independent path.

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew delivers a speech at the opening of the Commonwealth Press Union conference on October 15, 1990 in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
Global South

Can India block China’s leadership in Global South-based alliances like the SCO?

As Beijing promotes a multipolar world order based on empowered developing countries, New Delhi also views itself as a leader.

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Crime

Singapore money laundering: UBS, UOB among banks hit with millions in penalties

Capital market services firms and a trust company also faced hefty penalties for their inadequate anti-money laundering measures.

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