Trump hails ‘peace in the Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration
US President Donald Trump hailed a “tremendous day for the Middle East” as he and regional leaders signed a declaration on Monday meant to...
South Korea says it flagged concerns over Hyundai’s US investment plan
South Korea’s industry minister said on Monday that the government had expressed concerns over Hyundai announcing multibillion-dollar US investment plans at the same time...
China envoy vows deeper Brazil ties, denounces US ‘jungle’ law in tariff showdown
China’s ambassador to Brazil used a keynote speech in São Paulo on Monday to reaffirm Beijing’s support for investment and export certifications aimed at...
US, China leaders will avoid ‘race to the bottom’: Alibaba’s Joe Tsai
Published: 11:19pm, 13 Oct 2025Updated: 11:20pm, 13 Oct 2025 Alibaba Group Holding chairman Joe Tsai has expressed optimism about US-China trade tensions. Advertisement “I’m...
Trump to meet Zelensky as Ukraine hopes for peace deal after Gaza ceasefire
US President Donald Trump will meet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday for a working lunch, a senior White House official said on Monday....
US-China trade flare-up a short-term scare as both sides seek off-ramp: analysts
Analysts said a mutual de-escalation is expected in the short term between the US and China, a development that would provide some relief for...
Apple CEO Tim Cook says iPhone Air to release in China next week
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday said the iPhone Air would make its official debut in China next week, with pre-orders to start on...
Will Peru’s Chancay Port be the next ‘Panama moment’ for China?
Published: 10:00pm, 13 Oct 2025Updated: 11:57pm, 13 Oct 2025 Observers are optimistic that China and Peru will be able to avoid a “Panama moment”...
China’s exports rebound, military mouthpiece’s PLA vow: SCMP daily highlights
Published: 9:30pm, 13 Oct 2025Updated: 9:50pm, 13 Oct 2025 Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would...