India and Pakistan rivalry boils after deadly Kashmir attack
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South China Morning Post
India and Pakistan rivalry boils after deadly Kashmir attack
New Delhi unleashed a salvo of diplomatic measures against its arch-rival, closing a key border crossing and pausing a water-sharing treaty.
Tech war: Shanghai chip firm doubles quarterly profit as China expands supply chain role
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South China Morning Post
Shanghai chip firm doubles quarterly profit as China expands supply chain role
Semiconductor design firm Montage Technology is currently one of the world’s three main suppliers of connector chips to the DRAM market.
US defence chief Pete Hegseth asked for make-up studio in Pentagon, report says
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South China Morning Post
US defence chief Hegseth asked for make-up studio in Pentagon, report says
The former Fox News host, who does his own make-up, wanted an area where he could freshen up before appearing on camera.
Chinese lidar sensor maker Hesai aims to quadruple production to meet rising demand
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South China Morning Post
Hesai to quadruple lidar output to extend lead in laser range finders
The company plans to boost production to 2 million units this year from about 502,000 units in 2024, founder and CEO David Li Yifan says.
Cambodia flexes ‘agency’ in Japan ships’ visit to China-funded naval base
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South China Morning Post
Cambodia flexes ‘agency’ in Japan ships’ visit to China-funded naval base
Port call shows Cambodia remains ‘open for cooperation’ with other nations and Ream Naval Base is not exclusively for China’s use, analysts say.
How Chinese citizens can prepare for travel to the United States
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South China Morning Post
Explainer | How Chinese citizens can prepare for travel to the United States
Visitors are advised to be ready for routine questions and have documents and additional information at the ready at the border.
Days before Canada’s election, Trump says country would ‘cease to exist’ if not for US
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South China Morning Post
Days to Canada election, Trump says country would cease to exist if not for US
The US president’s threats to its neighbour’s economy and sovereignty are on voters’ minds going into the polls.
Hong Kong know-how can help mainland Chinese tech firms expand overseas, experts say
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3307665/hong-kong-know-how-can-help-mainland-tech-firms-expand-overseas-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Is Hong Kong the key to helping mainland China’s rising tech stars go global?
Presence of mainland tech firms in Hong Kong would also improve local R&D landscape, observers say.
China ‘big stomach’ eater devours expensive seafood buffet in Japan, slammed for being cheap
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South China Morning Post
China ‘big stomach’ eater devours expensive Japan buffet, slammed for being cheap
Competitive eater with millions of followers has downed 25kg of king crabs in single sitting, eaten 35 burgers and 30 chicken drumsticks in 4 hours.
Oasis fans lose US$2.7 million to ticket scams in UK ahead of comeback tour
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South China Morning Post
Oasis fans lose US$2.7 million to ticket scams in UK
Lloyds bank said most scams occurred on Facebook as fraudsters targeted the reunion tour.
TSMC shows off new tech for stitching together bigger, faster chips
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South China Morning Post
TSMC shows off new tech for stitching together bigger, faster chips
The Taiwanese chipmaking giant will begin production with its advanced A14 fabrication process in 2028.
Why China’s robot makers are unfazed by US tariffs: ‘we’re the only supplier’
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South China Morning Post
‘Nothing like this in US’: for China’s robot makers, Trump’s tariffs don’t bite
Many firms say they feel little pressure to lower prices, as there are few viable alternatives to their products.
South Korean airlines toughen cabin crew roles amid air rage concerns
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South China Morning Post
Tasers for air rage: South Korean airlines toughen cabin crew training
Airlines are prioritising physical strength and safety training over looks as violent behaviours soar on board.
Indonesia pledges ‘balanced’ ties between US and China, signalling careful neutrality
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South China Morning Post
‘Balanced’ ties: Indonesia treads careful path between China and US
This impartial stance could set Jakarta up to be a good mediator between Beijing and Washington, observers say.
As Malaysian oil runs out, is untapped Uganda the unlikely answer?
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3307719/malaysian-oil-runs-out-untapped-uganda-unlikely-answer?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Malaysia urged to invest in Uganda’s untapped oilfields as its reserves dwindle
Uganda has an estimated 6.5 billion barrels of petroleum reserves. Malaysia’s reserves stood at 2.7 billion barrels as of 2023.
‘It’s crazy’: EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas grapples with Trump’s upheaval
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South China Morning Post
‘It’s crazy’: EU’s top diplomat grapples with Trump’s upheaval
The foreign policy chief strives to bolster Europe’s geopolitical influence as the US president becomes increasingly hostile to the bloc.
South Korean bus driver rushes unconscious Chinese student to hospital, saves her life
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South China Morning Post
South Korean bus driver rushes collapsed China student to hospital, saves her life
Good Samaritan carries student to emergency unit on back, pays woman’s hospital bill, cries tears of joy when she recovers.
Breaking ranks: China’s new journal publishing benchmarks to boost scientific soft power
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South China Morning Post
China’s new journal publishing benchmarks set to boost scientific soft power
Beijing aims to assert voice in global academic discourse by overhauling grading system that covers thousands of Chinese scientific journals.
Chinese pair caught photographing South Korea military base twice in days
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3307759/chinese-pair-caught-photographing-south-korea-military-base-twice-days?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Chinese pair caught photographing South Korean military base twice in days
The repeated incidents have ignited debate over legal loopholes that allow such activity outside designated security zones.
Why Trump’s attacks on the Fed cannot be taken lightly
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South China Morning Post
Macroscope | Trump threatening the Fed shows where political risks really lie
The erosion of governance standards in the US shows advanced markets have more consequential political risks than many emerging economies.