At the ‘frontline’ of US-China conflict, the Philippines prepares for war
[South China Morning Post] - 01/4/2025
The US treaty ally is spending billions to arm itself for a conflict over Taiwan or the South China Sea it hopes will never come.
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China-Pakistan ties will continue to hold fast against all weather
Through fatal attacks on China interests in Pakistan and Islamabad’s debt crisis, both countries clung fast to their (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Hong Kong exchange’s IPO reforms would draw more listings, bankers say
HKEX proposals on public float and allocation requirements would help city draw more listings, institutional (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Thailand moves to seize tycoon’s assets in US$350 million scam
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Japanese dad quits job to honour late daughter’s memory by opening café with family
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Swiss stance on Russia may boost family office business in Hong Kong: minister
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor, who devoted his life to peace, dies at 93
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Ukraine to ask allies for boost to air defences at Germany meeting, Zelensky says
Ukrainian PM said dozens of partner countries will take part in meeting of the Ramstein group in Germany this week.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
How creative therapies help bereaved Hongkongers process unspoken grief
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
7 babies dead in Gaza from cold weather, lack of shelter, says UN Palestinian aid agency
Displaced residents are living in tents with little protection against cold and rain as temperatures drop below 10 (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025