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Asia Opinion

Opinion | As AI takes the world by storm, Asia stands to benefit

Amid rising demand for AI and cybersecurity, Southeast Asia’s lower costs, renewable energy and political neutrality are proving attractive.

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Opinion | China’s ICBM test may well redraw the global security landscape

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Opinion | Why China is North Korea’s ‘closest comrade’, not Russia

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Asia Opinion

Opinion | As attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistan grow, how will Beijing respond?

In the wake of deadly attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Beijing looks likely to get more directly involved in counterterrorism.

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Security officials inspect the scene of a blast outside Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, on October 7. Photo: EPA-EFE
Security officials inspect the scene of a blast outside Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, on October 7. Photo: EPA-EFE

World Opinion

Opinion | On climate change, stitch in time from clothing industry would save nine

With emissions from the textile and apparel industry set to surge, brands and suppliers must speed up efforts to decarbonise.

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Asia Opinion

Opinion | Asean members find common ground in disputed waters

Southeast Asian nations may take different tacks on China, but they share an interest in cooperating to defend their core interests.

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China Opinion

Opinion | How best to respond to hatred? With reason and kindness

In the midst of tribal politics, communities can bridge divides and avoid the vicious cycle of violence and revenge – through dialogue.

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A child holds up a sign at a Stop Asian Hate rally in San Jose, California, in April 2021. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion

Asian Angle | Malaysia’s youth survey reveals deep ethnic divides and hopes for fairer policies

A recent survey of Malaysian youth reveals stark ethnic divisions, with Malays largely supporting existing preferential policies while non-Malays advocate for equality.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An opinion poll has confirmed widely held beliefs and deep-rooted realities among young Malaysians. Photo: Shutterstock
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An opinion poll has confirmed widely held beliefs and deep-rooted realities among young Malaysians. Photo: Shutterstock

World Opinion

Macroscope | As the world heats up, who will take charge of our survival?

With Earth on the brink of ecological tipping points, nothing short of a fully coordinated push can prevent worst-case warming scenarios.

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Arts & Culture

Reflections | Official corruption isn’t new, but first recorded case in China was unusual

Yangshe Fu, Chinese history’s first recorded corrupt official, was killed after accepting a nobleman’s daughter as a bribe in a court case.

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong’s underpaid foreign domestic workers deserve a living wage

Beyond survival, a fair wage would keep them away from unscrupulous money lenders and make Hong Kong more attractive to skilled workers.

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Foreign domestic workers are seen on a flyover in Admiralty, Hong Kong, on July 28. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Reform financial markets now – or be forced into it with the next crash

It’s not just market volatility. We need to understand the deep structural forces sometimes beyond any single national regulator’s power.

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People watch the Hang Seng Index on TV terminals outside a bank as the market plunges on Black Monday, October 19, 1987. Photo: SCMP Pictures
People watch the Hang Seng Index on TV terminals outside a bank as the market plunges on Black Monday, October 19, 1987. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Asia Opinion

Opinion | How trust is redefining philanthropy in Asia

As Asian philanthropic organisations adopt trust-based practices, focusing on three key areas can help them provide a road map for others.

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Asian Angle | Strengthening Asean is key for the US to boost its Indo-Pacific strategy

Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins next month, a renewed focus on Asean will be essential for lasting stability amid China tensions.

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My Take | Japan’s Ishiba to focus on security ties with South Korea to counter Pyongyang

Shigeru Ishiba’s ‘progressive’ views on thorny historical issues have raised hopes that ties between Japan and South Korea could improve.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (middle) oversees a launch of a ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea. The threat from North Korea is expected to be a key focus in Shigeru Ishiba’s engagement with Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo: AP

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Asean neutrality remains key to regional peace amid US-China rivalry

As next Asean chair Malaysia shows, an open door to all, even with intensifying great power competition, is vital to stability and development.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | To be a better connector, Hong Kong needs to know Asean better

We should not be complacent about Southeast Asia, and must cultivate stronger arts and cultural connections on the ground.

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Exploding pagers expose worrying risks in Southeast Asia’s supply chains

For the small businesses dominating Southeast Asia’s consumer electronics industry, ensuring against external tampering would be a costly burden.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | What Hong Kong can learn from South Koreans’ push for climate action

The lack of a sense of crisis here compared to other parts of the world signals much more must be done to engage public support for change.

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Climate activists in South Korea celebrate the constitutional court ruling that the country’s climate change law was conditionally unconstitutional, in Seoul on August 29. Their message? “Doing nothing for climate change is unconstitutional.” Photo: Reuters

Asia Opinion

Opinion | How Southeast Asia’s diplomatic dance sidesteps great power ensnarement

The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia, among others, increasingly seek a nuanced engagement of ‘multi-alignment’ and being ‘multi-regional’.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leaving the National Day parade in Putrajaya on August 31. For Anwar, the West is just one of many global players Malaysia must engage with to maximise its strategic advantage. Photo: AP
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leaving the National Day parade in Putrajaya on August 31. For Anwar, the West is just one of many global players Malaysia must engage with to maximise its strategic advantage. Photo: AP

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Hollywood needs to know there is more to Vietnam than war stories

Vietnam hopes to bring the world’s attention to its natural beauty and rich diversity instead of its war-torn recent history.

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Asia Opinion

Opinion | Whether Trump or Harris wins, for Manila, 1 thing will stay the same

Given the US’ contest with China, the Philippines’ strategic role and its alliance with Washington will remain critical.

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Asia Opinion

The View | How Australia’s housing crisis opens door for eager Asian investors

The factors in Australia’s affordability crisis can be seen elsewhere in Asia, making it important for investors not to overlook their own markets.

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A banner displays a picture of new houses with construction in the background in the Caddens suburb of Sydney, Australia, on September 28. While Australia is not the only major Asian economy facing a housing crisis, it is among the most severe. Photo: Bloomberg
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Opinion | As AI takes the world by storm, Asia stands to benefit

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Opinion | Why China is North Korea’s ‘closest comrade’, not Russia

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Opinion | Asean members find common ground in disputed waters

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