Iran conflict puts India’s cherished Middle East neutrality to the test
For years, India has prided itself on a foreign policy doctrine of “dehyphenation”: maintaining productive, parallel relations with conflicting countries such as Israel, Iran...
Hong Kong exporters and exhibitors face fallout from US-Israel strikes on Iran
Adverse impacts from the US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded on Monday, disrupting supply chains, driving up oil prices and leaving many Middle East business...
Myanmar convicts charged as ‘terrorists’ by junta freed in mass amnesty
Myanmar’s military junta granted amnesty on Monday to more than 7,000 prisoners convicted of financing or sheltering a “terrorist group”, a designation it has...
Iran attack seen as ‘wake-up call’ for China on electronic warfare and intelligence
The US and Israel’s air strikes against Iran, accompanied by electronic and cyber capabilities, were a “wake-up call” for China’s intelligence strategy and how...
Hong Kong to expand tax exemptions for family offices, AIIB and pension fund investment
Hong Kong will expand its tax exemptions for operators of family offices and funds set up by international organisations, such as the Asian Infrastructure...
Gaza’s recovery was making progress. It risks being overshadowed by another war
Some Palestinians say they fear the widening war sparked by US and Israeli attacks against Iran could overshadow the fragile situation in Gaza, just...
Top Chinese officials, industry leaders may discuss capping EV output at ‘two sessions’
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the fifth entry in a series...