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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks head for longest win streak in 3 weeks as US inflation cools
Soft US inflation data strengthens the case for monetary easing as Hang Seng Index gains for a third day.
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Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korea’s top court seeks to restore trust after martial law controversy
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Semiconductors
China to remain biggest buyer of chipmaking equipment through 2027: SEMI
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South Korea martial law 2024
South Korea’s police chief removed for supporting martial law plot
Cho Ji-ho was removed for sending officers to disrupt parliament and undermine the election commission’s independence, the Constitutional Court ruled.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:19PM
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Artificial intelligence
Macroscope
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Fears of an AI bubble in Asian stock markets are misplaced
The concentration risk so prevalent elsewhere is mitigated in Asia by a diverse equity landscape and the unique strengths in China.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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Viral stories
Viral golden logo find turns old AC units into hot property in South Korea
A YouTube video revealing a pure gold logo on certain LG air conditioners has sparked a nationwide hunt for the 20-year-old units.
18 Dec 2025 - 2:41PM
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United States
Trump gives himself high marks in 2025 report card, with his eyes on 2026 fight
In a White House speech, the president claimed economic and foreign policy wins while urging voters to back his agenda in the midterms.
18 Dec 2025 - 3:39PM
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Food and Drinks
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American cuisine better than Vietnamese, Korean? New ‘best’ list stirs tempers
The ‘100 Best Cuisines in the World’ list from TasteAtlas is angering people with its contentious food rankings. Singapore at number 90?
18 Dec 2025 - 8:15AM
European Union
Opinion
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A complicated new EU-China showdown is quietly taking shape
For now, both sides still need each other and there is nowhere else to turn. But behind this reliance, irritation and paranoia are rising.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Nordic nations
Finnish PM apologises for MPs’ ‘racist’ gestures in Miss Finland scandal
PM Petteri Orpo offers regrets to Japan, China and South Korea after MPs mimic ousted beauty queen Sarah Dzafce’s offensive squinting gesture.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:20PM
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TV shows and streaming video
‘Hollywood’s the dream’: how Korean actors are finally achieving it
Shows like Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters are helping South Korean actors overcome barriers and find new opportunities in the US.
17 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
Jobs
Vietnamese woman’s death amid raid in South Korea spurs visa policy debate
The 25-year-old, who reportedly hid at a factory’s air-conditioning unit, was just two weeks into her illegal part-time job when she died.
17 Dec 2025 - 6:50PM
Korea Times
South Korea reopens debate on lifting ban on North Korean media
Lawmakers move to ease North Korean web access. Supporters cite freedom of information, but critics fear propaganda risks.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:55PM
Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean court rules Yoon’s ‘self-coup’ illegal as walls close in
Judges are fast-tracking verdicts to beat statutory time limits, dashing the ex-president’s faint hopes of walking free early next year.
17 Dec 2025 - 3:02PM
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Japan
‘Hard to go back’: frustrated with South Korea, men seek work, love in Japan
South Korea’s tough job market and marriage expectations have prompted many to settle down in the neighbouring country.
17 Dec 2025 - 10:13AM
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China travel
Why South Korea is becoming China’s new bargain travel hotspot amid Japan spat
A slump in the won is making South Korea increasingly affordable for mainland tourists just as China warns against travel to Japan.
16 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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US-China relations
‘Resilient balance’: why China-US ties are likely to stay stable under Trump
US world view on outside ties undergoing ‘fundamental, even transformative’ paradigm shift, American affairs expert tells forum in China.
16 Dec 2025 - 7:54PM
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Japan
Japan boosts scrutiny after Chinese buyers lead property rush near critical sites
Japan to require nationality disclosure for land near key sites after study finds Chinese nationals bought half of 3,498 such properties in 2024.
16 Dec 2025 - 5:07PM
China-South Korea relations
China’s build-up of Yellow Sea facilities tipped to fuel South Korean suspicions
Report notes increasing number of buoys with possible military uses in waters both sides claim as part of their exclusive economic zones.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:21PM
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SCMP Highlights
Malaysia’s dress code row, South Korea falls out with K-pop: 7 Asia highlights
From ex-NBA player’s cancer treatment to backlash against Malaysia’s ‘moral police’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
16 Dec 2025 - 2:01PM
Japan
Japan and South Korea clash over islets as old grievances resurface
Analysts warn the squabble is a ‘step backwards’ that offers Beijing a chance to drive a wedge between the two US allies.
16 Dec 2025 - 1:39PM
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Taiwan
‘Boycott this unjust law’: Taiwan’s attempt to curb draft evasion draws flak
Proposed changes would also mandate alternative service for transgender and intersex people, a move that has sparked backlash.
16 Dec 2025 - 1:18PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks slump to 3-week low as China growth jitters dampen sentiment
Caution prevails as investors weigh China’s growth prospects after key economic data showed a deceleration across the board.
16 Dec 2025 - 4:57PM
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Hong Kong is stepping up its competitiveness in aviation
By funding upgrades to the airport and signing international aviation deals, the city is proactively working to expand its global reach.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:45AM
Mainland China
Why ‘relative stability’ in US-China ties is unlikely to last
The temperature has lowered after a downward spiral since Trump’s return to the White House, but relations may face ‘strong headwinds’ again.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:18AM
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China-Latin America relations
Mexico stands by its decision for 50 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods
Government defends tariff package as vital to supporting domestic workers and producers, and not aimed at curbing imports from China.
16 Dec 2025 - 2:27AM
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Asia housing and property
The View
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After vitalising its property market, India must shore up its weaknesses
The sustainability of the real estate boom will depend on how well New Delhi can address lingering gaps in affordability and infrastructure.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:43PM
Yoon Suk-yeol
Martial law plot was Yoon’s plan all along, South Korean prosecutors say
Announcing the results of a massive 180-day inquiry on Monday, special prosecutors said Yoon Suk-yeol aimed to form a military junta.
16 Dec 2025 - 3:36PM
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