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A street in Brussels. A Singaporean student died in the Belgian capital after he was stabbed in the abdomen. Photo: AFP
Singapore

2 teens arrested after Singaporean student stabbed to death in Brussels

The suspects also harassed the 25-year-old during an evening out in the Belgian capital.

Hong Kong

Belgian Days brings intercultural culinary delights to Hong Kong and Macau

China-EU relations

Exclusive | Chinese firm Nuctech wins EU tenders despite subsidies inquiry

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down

Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te and former leader Tsai Ing-wen discussed her coming trip at the presidential residence on Sunday. Photo: CNA
Sexual harassment and assault

Pope Francis pledges support for victims of sexual abuse during Belgium visit

Francis acknowledged that abuse had undermined the faith and created ‘atrocious suffering and wounds’.

Catholic Church

Belgium PM blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church sex abuse cover-up

The king also had strong words for the pope, demanding the church work ‘incessantly’ to atone for crimes and help victims heal after decades of revelations.

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China-EU relations

Germany lobbies fellow EU members to vote against tariffs on Chinese EVs

Efforts by Berlin come as China’s commerce minister is in Europe amid the trade dispute.

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Visitors at an electric vehicle expo in Frankfurt, Germany, look at a Zeekr automobile, manufactured by the Chinese company Geely. Photo: Xinhua
Bonds

Hong Kong, Macau to link bond markets to foster debt finance growth

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will link its Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) to Macau Central Securities Depository and Clearing.

Art

See where master painter Peter Paul Rubens made the magic happen

A partial reopening of the Rubens House in Antwerp – where Peter Paul Rubens created many of his famous paintings – gives a view into the Flemish painter’s life.

English Premier League

FPL tips: Man Utd v Liverpool dilemma, why I picked Fulham defender over Arsenal

Those who followed my suggestions last week will be laughing, so let’s take a look at what’s in store ahead of Gameweek 3

Erling Haaland celebrates as he completes a hat-trick for Manchester City against Ipswich in Gameweek 2. Photo: EPA
Electric & new energy vehicles

Dongfeng joins push of Chinese EV makers abroad with Zhiyin SUV

Chinese EV manufacturers are increasingly looking for business opportunities overseas as domestic competition and price war are intensifying in the world’s largest automotive market.

Dongfeng Motor’s yet-to-open Voyah showroom at the Chamtime Plaza in Shanghai on Monday, March 8, 2021. Photo: Bloomberg
China-UK relations

China watching UK for signs of a thaw as new government weighs up its options

Keir Starmer’s administration is wrestling with the same dilemmas over security, trade and human rights that its EU neighbours are facing.

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Accidents and personal safety

Explainer | Is Hong Kong safe for cyclists following spike in fatal bike accidents?

The Post looks at the laws governing road safety for cyclists and how they can better protect themselves.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky displays F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s for operations within the nation, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and a Ukraine Air Force F-16 fighter jet. Photo: AP
Business of climate change

Budweiser beats emissions goal in China, reaffirms 2040 carbon neutral aim

Budweiser’s China unit has achieved its target of slashing carbon emissions by 25 per cent two years ahead of schedule.

Budweiser beer products manufactured by Anheuser-Busch InBev NV sit on display during a news conference in Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Photo: Bloomberg
Food and Drinks

Language Matters | Where chocolate and cacao came from and the history of the words

On World Chocolate Day (July 7), Lisa Lim looks at the origins of chocolate and cacao, the history of the words and how they evolved, and why Europe was late to the party.

Tourism

Off the beaten track in Europe: great food, art, in quiet corner of Belgium

Belgium’s Limburg province has few international visitors but the food, art and a special Japanese garden make this very traditional part of Europe a top off-the-beaten-path travel option.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD is poised to build US$1 billion electric car plant in Turkey

The new factory would improve BYD’s access to the European Union, because Turkey has a customs-union agreement with the bloc.

BYD’s electric cars awaited loading at the international container terminal of Taicang Port at Suzhou Port in eastern China’s Jiangsu province on September 11, 2023. Photo: AFP
Wimbledon

Meet rising tennis star Emma Navarro – whose dad is worth US$1.5 billion

Emma Navarro just beat Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon and is set to take on Russia’s Diana Shnaider next – here’s what you need to know about America’s rising star

Trending in China

Ex-China star Fan stuns social media with perfect Euro 2024 last-16 predictions

The former World Cup defender, who played club football in England and Hong Kong, made his picks all the way to the final on a Chinese sports show.

Euro 2024

Les Bleus captain Mbappé must beat childhood idol Ronaldo to achieve Euros dream

The Frenchman famously grew up with posters of the Portugal skipper on his wall and will follow in his footsteps by moving to Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappé‘s France will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the last eight. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Why Russia remains important to Vietnam, despite Western wooing

The Southeast Asian nation has upgraded relations with the US, Japan and Australia, but Vladimir Putin’s visit shows that Russia is still a priority for Hanoi.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam outside the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on June 20. Photo: EPA-EFE/Sputnik
Euro 2024

Defence key to misfiring France’s run to last 8 at Euro 2024

Les Bleus have scored only three times in four games so far at the European Championship, once from a penalty by Mbappe and twice via opposition defenders.

Hong Kong economy

Explainer | All you need to know: mainland China permit for Hong Kong permanent residents

Eligibility for five-year travel permit not determined by number of stars on ID cards, which identify whether person’s residency is permanent.

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Euro 2024

Belgium own goal sends France into Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Lucky break sends the 2022 World Cup runners-up into a last-eight tie on Friday as they remain on course to become European champions for a third time.

France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates after beating Belgium in Dusseldorf, Germany on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Nordic nations

Norway blocks sale of last private land on Svalbard after Chinese interest

Minister says sale to foreign actors such as China could ‘disturb stability in the region and potentially threaten Norwegian interests’.

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Spitsbergen island in Svalbard Archipelago, northern Norway. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Singapore outranks Japan for world’s most powerful passport in 2024

Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide, with the ability to visit 195 countries without a visa.

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US presidential election 2024

‘Biden might have imploded’: shaky debate has US allies bracing for Trump return

Biden’s shaky performance in the US presidential debate drew stunned global reactions, likely leaving some of America’s closest allies preparing for Donald Trump’s return.

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Belgium
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Belgium. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Brussels
Head of State
King Philippe
Head of Government
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo
last updated:
29 November, 2024
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