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China’s declining demand for fossil fuels and increased clean-energy capacity could usher in a new shift in global wealth distribution.โดย Andy Xie

Jonathan Kaplan criticised China’s aggressive South China Sea actions, while highlighting US-Singapore ties at a conference in the city state.โดย Jean Iau

Recently announced increases to China’s retirement age have received global attention – but what have other countries done?โดย Mia Nulimaimaiti

Pacific Islands nations show how cooperation can transcend national boundaries to address common challenges effectively. They need support.โดย Jalil Rasheed

Taking up an offer from the US to escort its resupply missions is one of the Philippines’ potential ‘contingency plans’, analysts say.โดย Jeoffrey Maitem

The island is prioritising quality tourism, welcoming visitors who respect local customs and traditions, and deporting violators.โดย SCMP’s Asia desk

To Lam’s trip to the United States has not been formally announced, but officials said he would travel there on Saturday to speak at the UN.โดย Reuters

North Korea’s uranium production already surpasses what it needs for its own security and could fuel illicit arms programmes worldwide.โดย Bloomberg

As Senate investigations intensify, the identity of the implicated police chief remains shrouded in mystery, heightening public scrutiny.โดย SCMP’s Asia desk

Korean intelligence agencies discovered the Chinese origins of more than 1,300 cameras during a routine inspection, forcing their removal.โดย Business Insider

But analysts say India needs to do more, such as visa reforms and joint ventures, to woo Chinese investment and ‘encourage FDI spillovers’.โดย Junaid Kathju

Despite billions in subsidies, the US and its allies face an uphill battle to break China’s dominance in the rare earth minerals market.โดย Bloomberg

The move to secure Australia’s strategic interests is likely to earn China’s ire and increase the potential for sanctions, analysts say.โดย Jeoffrey Maitem

The financial hub has been grappling for months with slowing sales of new flats amid a stand-off between developers and homebuyers.โดย Bloomberg

Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand collaborating with Shenzhen and Hangzhou, as well as Guangxi and Yunnan provinces.โดย Kandy Wong

Allowing Hong Kong banks to offer Chinese onshore renminbi services would enable the city to leverage its economic freedom on a whole new level.โดย Weijian Shan

Thailand’s southern Hatyai province has long been a popular holiday destination for Malaysians living near the border.โดย Hadi Azmi

TikTok’s 41-year-old Singaporean CEO is facing an uphill battle to keep the platform alive in the US, while also maintaining a public profile.โดย Business Insider Singapore/Malaysia

Despite extensive media partnerships, scepticism among Filipinos hampers China’s influence efforts, a report by US-based AidData finds.โดย Sam Beltran

Many voters say they’re fed up with President Yoon Suk-yeol’s political mismanagement, his wife’s scandals and the high cost of living.โดย Park Chan-kyong

The pope’s emphasis on unity extended to marginalised communities – including migrant workers – sparking dialogue on inclusiveness.โดย Jean Iau

The bloc could soon show results in areas such as autonomous underwater vehicles and quantum computing-based defence, analysts say.โดย Maria Siow

As tensions with China escalate, Philippine strategists are divided on how to protect the Southeast Asian nation’s maritime security.โดย Richard Heydarian

Industry players say resuming flights is a sensible move as India and China’s economies are ‘intermeshed with each other’.โดย Biman Mukherji

Analysts say while India seeks to be a responsible global stakeholder and boost its strategic interests, its resources may be limited.โดย Junaid Kathju

The Singapore government is reviewing regulations, cutting listing costs, and boosting liquidity to attract new listings and increase trading activity.โดย Bloomberg

The special financial zone in Johor will offer incentives to boost investment and economic growth, focusing on key export sectors.โดย The Star

The party showed strong support for banning gambling at its annual congress even as its leaders seek to make inroads with non-Muslim voters.โดย Joseph Sipalan