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New World Development
Rosewood opens French ski resort after sources say hotel brand is not for sale
Luxury hotel group announces Courchevel resort’s opening, just days after sources said the prized brand was not for sale.
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China-Middle East relations
China and Saudi Arabia pledge deeper hi-tech cooperation despite US pressure
16 Dec 2025 - 2:41PM
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Tourism
How Saudi Arabia’s mountains offer authentic delights rarely found elsewhere
15 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
China-Middle East relations
China’s Wang Yi urges UAE to help close free-trade deal with Gulf states bloc
Chinese foreign minister is on a three-nation Middle East tour and met Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday.
13 Dec 2025 - 9:10PM
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Donald Trump
Syria’s year of ‘epic’ transformation earns it Trump’s protection
Washington is lifting sanctions and has rebuked Israel for its attacks, as the US throws its weight behind Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration.
13 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Pakistan
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How Pakistan’s rising confidence could shape a cooperative South Asia
If Gulf investment, Chinese strategic interest and Pakistani willingness align, the region could shift from confrontation to collaboration.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Science
Should Opec worry? China joins US shale oil revolution with new fracking tech
Jimsar shale oil demonstration zone in Xinjiang has reached its annual crude output goal of 1.7 million tonnes 22 days ahead of schedule.
11 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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Middle East
A year after Assad’s fall, can Syria’s new leader deliver lasting peace?
Despite progress, sectarian violence and Kurdish tensions persist as President Ahmed al-Sharaa pushes toward future elections.
9 Dec 2025 - 8:44AM
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IPO
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Meet the Illinois farmer sowing the seeds of the world’s biggest IPOs of 2026
Jeff Rowe, a fifth-generation Illinois farmer, runs a Chinese-owned Swiss company in Basel that is aiming for one of the world’s largest IPOs in Hong Kong, due in 2026.
6 Dec 2025 - 11:18AM
War and conflict
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Welcome to a world where wars don’t end and sanctions don’t work
The age of ‘distributed multipolarity’ shows that superpowers alone can no longer dictate international affairs.
6 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong’s religious communities unite in prayer to mourn Tai Po fire victims
Muslims and other faith groups express solidarity and sorrow for victims of deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court.
5 Dec 2025 - 7:29PM
Middle East
Opinion
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Why Gulf region’s dreams of aviation domination are built on sand
While Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Istanbul’s plans are already aggressively ambitious, Saudi Arabia’s extravagant vision seems like something from fantasyland.
5 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
China trade
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The return of Red Sea shipping: 3 scenarios for Chinese trade
Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours.
5 Dec 2025 - 1:04AM
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China exports
How Chinese lifestyle brands are finding fans abroad with toys, tea and trends
From milk tea to blind boxes, China’s lighter consumer brands are winning worldwide recognition – though time will tell if the craze will last.
11 Dec 2025 - 11:22AM
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China manufacturing
Factory of factories: China’s manufacturers join wave of overseas expansions
With many of their clients moving or building sites abroad, China’s factory owners are following suit, seizing a ‘last chance’ for new revenues.
11 Dec 2025 - 11:20AM
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Singapore
Saudi adviser lauds parallels with Singapore in modernisation efforts
Mohammed Khalid Alyahya cites the late Singaporean leader’s pragmatic and results-driven governance as a template for Saudi Arabia’s ambitions.
2 Dec 2025 - 9:16PM
Hong Kong economy
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In betting on Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong is really betting on itself
Hong Kong’s future may lie not in choosing between East and West, but in linking Asia with the Middle East and beyond.
30 Nov 2025 - 4:30PM
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China's military weapons
China takes on US and Russia as it touts J-35 fighter jet in the Middle East
Chinese fifth-generation fighter could draw interest from those seeking fast delivery and fewer political constraints on their purchases.
29 Nov 2025 - 10:00PM
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Climate change
Opinion
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How Cop30 laid bare the new geopolitics of climate action
Fractures, even among the Global South, show the energy transition is not just a technical challenge but a deeply political negotiation.
28 Nov 2025 - 8:30PM
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Singapore
Singapore names Gavin Lee permanent head football coach after Hong Kong win
Lee secured the role following the men’s national football team’s historic Asian Cup qualification earlier this month.
28 Nov 2025 - 3:49PM
Technology
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How AI, quantum and space technologies will define the Asian century
Together, they form an engine that will determine which nations shape the century ahead and which struggle to keep pace.
26 Nov 2025 - 8:30PM
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Middle East
The China factor behind Trump’s decision to upgrade Saudi air power
The deal swaps F-35 jets for ‘guardrails’ on Chinese tech in the Gulf, analysts say – with Israel assured its military edge is safe.
24 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan to lead delegation to Italy to showcase tech, boost trade
Science Park to invite eight tech start-up companies to attend Trade Development Council’s symposium in Milan.
24 Nov 2025 - 12:00PM
Fashion
Fashion Trust Arabia 2025: which emerging designers won at this year’s awards?
The awards honoured MENA designers, drew celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, and were hosted by Queen Latifah.
24 Nov 2025 - 11:22AM
Venezuela
US aviation agency warns airlines flying over Venezuela of potential hazards
There has been a huge US military build-up in the region recently, including its largest aircraft carrier, other warships and F-35 aircraft.
22 Nov 2025 - 11:52AM
Donald Trump
Khashoggi’s widow and Democrats demand release of ‘shocking’ Trump-Saudi call
The call with the Saudi crown prince after Khashoggi’s killing involved a quid pro quo, US congressman Eugene Vindman says.
22 Nov 2025 - 4:36AM
Hong Kong economy
How Hongkongers find their feet in shifting sands of desert kingdom Saudi Arabia
Middle Eastern country is looking to lure global talent as it diversifies its economy and Hongkongers are among those eyeing opportunities.
21 Nov 2025 - 8:31AM
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US-China trade war
‘Close the loopholes’: US officials urge tougher chip rules to limit China gains
Lawmakers seek stronger BIS powers and more staff, saying Beijing could use one-year pause in export controls to advance domestic abilities.
21 Nov 2025 - 7:06AM
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