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A protester holding a cardboard cut-out of South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol takes part in a demonstration calling for his ouster, outside the National Assembly in Seoul, on December 8. Photo: AFP

Asia Opinion

The View | Asia’s property markets are shrugging off political risks

Despite the prominence of domestic and geopolitical strife, it is policy that ultimately matters most to markets in Hong Kong, Seoul, India and Japan.

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Opinion | Minister reshuffle shows Hong Kong’s leader knows time is of the essence

9 Dec 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

My Take | Disquieting events expose deep and dangerous flaws in the US

9 Dec 2024 - 6:12AMvideocam

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Why Russia is finding favour in Southeast Asia once again

As Russia seeks Global South partners and the war in Ukraine drags on, Southeast Asian states are rekindling ties with the Kremlin.

9 Dec 2024 - 5:49AM

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin sit next to each other at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 5. Photo: Roscongress Foundation via Reuters

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Is South Asia finally trending towards regional peace?

Relative to the region’s history and instability elsewhere in the world, South Asia can be seen as something of an oasis.

8 Dec 2024 - 9:51PM

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Why cybersecurity could be Malaysia’s key to effective Asean leadership

Even modest success under Malaysia’s leadership could bolster the grouping’s unity and credibility, but failure will only deepen fractures in the bloc.

8 Dec 2024 - 9:44PMvideocam

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Opinion

Asian Angle | Thaksin’s return at Udon Thani election sparks play for national influence

The return of ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra turned a local election into a national political stage, aiming to motivate Pheu Thai’s voter base.

8 Dec 2024 - 10:30AMvideocam

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives to face charges of insulting the monarchy at the Criminal Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 19. Photo: EPA-EFE

China Opinion

Opinion | How China is quietly becoming the world’s climate champion

As Chinese officials play a larger part in global climate negotiations, Beijing’s decarbonisation agenda could cement its leadership role.

8 Dec 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Opinion

My Take | Time to accept that Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan is a swing and a miss

A court ruling that found the EIA for the project was riddled with errors and breaches of the law may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

8 Dec 2024 - 7:00AMvideocam

World Opinion

Opinion | Circular economy must be centred in fight against plastic pollution

Instead of pitting recycling and reduction goals against each other, negotiators should consider solutions proven to remediate plastic waste.

8 Dec 2024 - 12:36PMvideocam

A man walks next to bags of plastic waste at a recycling site near Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 17. Photo: AFP

China Opinion

Opinion | Why domestic demand is China’s best response to Trump’s tariff attack

The most effective and sustainable solution for China is to put its own house in order by focusing on reinvigorating domestic demand.

7 Dec 2024 - 5:50PMvideocam

Vendors wait for customers at their stores selling toys at the Yiwu wholesale market in Yiwu, in east Zhejiang province, on November 8. Photo: AP

Opinion

Opinion | China’s Middle East strategy falters as Aleppo falls to rebel forces

While China has invested in Syria’s reconstruction and seeks to expand its regional presence, the renewed violence has put its ambitions on hold.

7 Dec 2024 - 12:30PM

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | How Hong Kong can help ‘Bay Area in the Sky’ take flight

As gateway cities to the world, Hong Kong and Shenzhen have an opportunity to carve out a leadership role in the global low-altitude economy.

7 Dec 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Opinion

Editorial | Buying local now may save Hong Kong much pain later

Shenzhen is not attracting all Hong Kong shoppers, who are opting for quality and convenience at a time when outlets are closing.

7 Dec 2024 - 6:15AM

Shoppers flock to the Times Square centre in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district. Photo: Sun Yeung

World Opinion

Opinion | Is the world on the brink of total war?

The political centre is no longer holding as governments misjudge their capabilities on the battlefield and their level of public support.

7 Dec 2024 - 5:48AMvideocam

Ukrainian soldiers fire at Russian targets in Donetsk, Ukraine, on June 24. Photo: AP

Opinion

Editorial | Metals ban by China reminds US two can play at costly game

Action by Beijing follows restrictions on semiconductor exports by Washington ahead of the return of Donald Trump.

7 Dec 2024 - 2:27AM

Opinion

My Take | Martial law fiasco exposes cracks behind the South Korean facade

Spreading social malaise and economic stagnation in country reinforce political instability while being caught in worsening US-China rivalry.

6 Dec 2024 - 9:02PM

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China Opinion

Macroscope | Fears of China’s ‘Japanification’ are overblown

While low yields might be a symptom of Japanification, evidence shows bond markets are on China’s side.

5 Dec 2024 - 6:28PMvideocam

A woman walks past the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong must break the taboos around end-of-life care and death

With a law passed on advanced medical directives, the onus is on government to provide life-and-death education and facilitate discussion.

5 Dec 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Food & Drink

Mouthing Off | Why does the US far right hate seed oils? Kennedy’s deep-fried logic

US politician Robert F Kennedy Jnr believes seed oils are bad and animal fats are good. Andrew Sun makes some lard choices.

5 Dec 2024 - 7:45AM

Entertainment

Opinion | Frat-boy behaviour tainted Hong Kong Clockenflap 2024. A sign of the times?

Festivalgoers and performers took to social media with allegations of sexual harassment and bad behaviour, and noted a heavy police presence.

4 Dec 2024 - 5:45PM

Porter Robinson performs on day one of Clockenflap 2024, at Central Harbourfront Event Space. Photo: SCMP