Argentina formalises US$20 billion lifeline from Trump as Milei faces poll test
Argentina on Monday formalised a currency swap agreement with the United States for up to US$20 billion aimed “at contributing to Argentina’s economic stability,”...
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US plunge 29% as tensions simmer
The decline in China’s exports of rare earth magnets to the United States accelerated in September – a period predating Beijing’s expansion of controls...
Hong Kong woman, 81, loses HK$5 million to romance scammer posing as PLA officer
Published: 10:27pm, 20 Oct 2025Updated: 10:42pm, 20 Oct 2025 An 81-year-old woman in Hong Kong has lost more than HK$5 million after falling victim...
US shutdown near end after ‘No Kings’ rallies: Hassett
The 20-day US federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday. Advertisement “I think...
3D printing trailblazer Chua Chee Kai relocates to China from Singapore hub
Singaporean 3D printing pioneer Chua Chee Kai has joined Wuhan University of Science and Technology (WUST) as a full-time distinguished professor, receiving his appointment...
Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies
Colombia’s foreign ministry said early on Monday the country has recalled its ambassador to Washington, after US President Donald Trump said he would raise...
China doubles GenAI users, PLA ship near disputed shoal: SCMP daily highlights
Published: 9:15pm, 20 Oct 2025Updated: 9:15pm, 20 Oct 2025 Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would...
‘Stolen too soon’: Nepal mourns hero hostage returned from Gaza after ceasefire
Nepal’s interim prime minister on Monday draped a national flag over the coffin of returned Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi, released under the ceasefire deal...
China’s soybean imports surge as orders to US hit zero and American farmers fret
China imported no soybeans from the United States in September, but total imports remained at high levels amid a recent escalation in the US-China...