H-1B visa debate in the US reveals a policy dilemma for Trump
[South China Morning Post] - 01/5/2025
Tensions within the president-elect’s coalition over high-skilled immigration are symptomatic of larger problems in the US economy.
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Indonesia joins Brics as newest full member, Brazil foreign ministry says
Addition of world’s fourth-most populous nation to group of major emerging national economies hailed as ‘deepening’ (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
ByteDance’s latest export after TikTok: gripping Chinese short dramas
The company is looking for its next big hit in short dramas, with eyes on Southeast Asia and English-speaking markets.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Shanghai draws S Koreans in droves as China’s visa-free entry entices travellers
Even some less-visited places around Shanghai are gaining popularity, but the language barrier, pollution and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Meta adds UFC boss Dana White to board, as Mark Zuckerberg seeks to mend ties with Trump
White is a close ally of Trump, who has criticised Meta and Zuckerberg for allegedly supporting liberal policies and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
China’s ‘monster’ coastguard ship tests Philippines’ South China Sea resolve
Observers interpret the presence of the 165-metre vessel near Scarborough Shoal as a warning to Manila about its (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
‘Giant toilet’ Japan flat goes viral for affordable price, attracts interest from China
Tiny Tokyo living space likened to a prison cell emerges as online hit amid burgeoning number of foreign tourists (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
‘Black with flat noses’: Thailand’s Thaksin under fire for alleged racist jibe at African women
Former leader says Thai women have ‘natural beauty’ and his Pheu Thai party will promote them to become supermodels.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
South Korean transport minister to resign over Jeju Air crash: ‘I feel heavy responsibility’
Park Sang-woo intends to step down over the Jeju Air crash – South Korea’s worst air disaster – pledging swift (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Chinese dad caught by wife using AI to help son with homework sparks online humour
Errant father plays on his mobile phone in son’s bedroom after offloading parental responsibility for homework help (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
3 men injured when speedboat explodes in Hong Kong waters
Victims, including one man knocked unconscious, taken to hospital after vessel explodes in waters off Tuen Mun.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
How Macau’s rise as financial hub opens doors for Hong Kong
With its robust financial institutions and broad pool of investors, Hong Kong can play a vital role in incubating (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025