Hong Kong’s John Lee is set to deliver his third policy address, how will it differ from first 2?

Hong Kong leader expected to roll out measures to boost city’s status as international financial, trade and maritime centre while also seeking to lift economy.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282085/hong-kongs-john-lee-set-deliver-his-third-policy-address-how-will-it-differ-first-2?utm_source=rss_feed


By firmly backing Donald Trump, Elon Musk signals ambition to become ‘king of the world’

The billionaire has deepened his allegiance to the Republican as he eyes a key role in a potential second Trump administration.

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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: 14-year-old who founded youth NGO to address inequality

Valerie Chiu set up NGO in 2022 to help underprivileged communities by promoting science education and environmental conservation.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282084/spirit-hong-kong-awards-14-year-old-who-founded-youth-ngo-address-inequality?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s finance ministry holds press conference as markets hope for fiscal lift

Press conference from China’s Ministry of Finance being watched closely as country unveils several rounds of stimulus plans.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3282090/chinas-finance-ministry-holds-press-conference-markets-hope-fiscal-lift?utm_source=rss_feed


Hongkongers living in squalor is a crisis. It’s time to treat it as such

There is no reason ending the shame of subdivided flats and cage homes should be on the same timeline as humans colonising Mars.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3281392/hongkongers-living-squalor-crisis-its-time-treat-it-such?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong and esports haven’t quite clicked. Fans urge government support to reboot sector

City lags behind others in Asia as esports hub, but piece of rapidly growing US$5.39 billion market is still up for grabs.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282079/hong-kong-and-esports-havent-quite-clicked-fans-urge-government-support-reboot-sector?utm_source=rss_feed


As President Prabowo takes the stage, will Indonesia get a strongman or legacy keeper?

A military man with populist policies, Prabowo Subianto has pledged to continue Joko Widodo’s vision. Whether he delivers remains to be seen.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282052/president-prabowo-takes-stage-will-indonesia-get-strongman-or-legacy-keeper?utm_source=rss_feed


UK Everest explorer’s remains believed found 100 years after disappearance

Did Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine reach the world’s highest peak before Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay? This discovery could be a vital clue.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3282083/uk-everest-explorers-remains-believed-found-100-years-after-disappearance?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese scientists hack military grade encryption on quantum computer: paper

Breakthrough poses a ‘real and substantial threat’ to password-protection mechanism employed across critical sectors, team says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3282051/chinese-scientists-hack-military-grade-encryption-quantum-computer-paper?utm_source=rss_feed


PLA sends planes and ships near Taiwan as speech by William Lai continues to cause ripples

Taipei’s defence ministry reports that in 24 hours to 6am Friday, PLA sent at least 20 aircraft and 10 vessels to patrol near island.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3282011/pla-sends-planes-and-ships-near-taiwan-speech-william-lai-continues-cause-ripples?utm_source=rss_feed


ByteDance-owned TikTok slashes hundreds of jobs in shift towards AI content moderation

Short video platform TikTok currently employs a mix of automated detection and human moderators to review content posted on the site.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3281982/bytedance-owned-tiktok-slashes-hundreds-jobs-shift-towards-ai-content-moderation?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s C919 jet, US presidential election: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

From China’s C919 jet learning from Brazil to how votes are counted in the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3281786/chinas-c919-jet-us-presidential-election-scmps-7-highlights-week?utm_source=rss_feed


Alibaba’s Lazada courts Armani, D&G to fend off Shopee, TikTok in Southeast Asia

The e-commerce platform is broadening its luxury segment to ramp up sales in key markets from Indonesia to Singapore.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3281952/alibabas-lazada-courts-armani-dg-fend-shopee-tiktok-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong lays plans for new international airport at Chek Lap Kok – from the SCMP archive

35 years ago, Hong Kong saw the beginning stages of what will become its international airport in Chek Lap Kok.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3281634/hong-kong-lays-plans-new-international-airport-chek-lap-kok-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed


Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: green tech entrepreneur turns desert into farmland with tiger nuts

Co-founder of green tech firm Meat the Next turns previously underrated root vegetable into plant-based milk that secures farmers’ income.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281829/spirit-hong-kong-awards-green-tech-entrepreneur-turns-desert-farmland-tiger-nuts?utm_source=rss_feed


Mayoral bid by Philippines’ Duterte signals dominance of political dynasties

Besides the Duterte and Marcos families, the Nograles, Cayetano, Estrada, Villar and Tulfo clans are also contesting in the 2025 elections.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281947/mayoral-bid-philippines-duterte-signals-dominance-political-dynasties?utm_source=rss_feed


University of Hong Kong admits 50% more students from outside city this year

Half of 1,200 first-year students coming from outside Hong Kong are mainland Chinese, but university says student body remains diverse.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3281921/university-hong-kong-admits-50-more-students-outside-city-year?utm_source=rss_feed


Can China find a way out of its moral crisis?

Whether the country’s ethical decline has worsened or not, the current situation is dire and must be addressed through education.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3281481/can-china-find-way-out-its-moral-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed


New Zealand minister blasts ‘vile’ attacks on woman captain of sunken navy ship Manawanui

Defence minister Judith Collins said Commander Yvonne Gray, who faced a barrage of online abuse, was ‘appointed on merit, not gender’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3281940/new-zealand-minister-blasts-vile-attacks-woman-captain-sunken-navy-ship-manawanui?utm_source=rss_feed


China unpacking economic stimulus in steps to avoid ‘overleveraged’ response: economist

Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office chief economist Hoe Ee Khor says China will avoid the huge stimulus package it rolled out in 2009.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3281873/china-unpacking-economic-stimulus-steps-avoid-overleveraged-response-economist?utm_source=rss_feed


1 dead, 12 trapped in defunct Colorado gold mine after elevator malfunction

Rescue under way for visitors stuck underground at former mine which now operates as tourist site, Colorado governor’s office said.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3281937/1-dead-12-trapped-defunct-colorado-gold-mine-after-elevator-malfunction?utm_source=rss_feed


More than 200 women in legal talks with Harrods over al-Fayed abuse claims

Egyptian billionaire died last year aged 94. New allegations of rape and sexual abuse have emerged after BBC broadcast expose last month.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3281924/more-200-women-legal-talks-harrods-over-al-fayed-abuse-claims?utm_source=rss_feed


Double-digit bump in business for some Hong Kong food and catering businesses over National Day, lawmaker says

Tommy Cheung says he received positive feedback from the 3,661 restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and convenience stores that rolled out deals.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281865/double-digit-bump-business-some-hong-kong-food-and-catering-businesses-over-national-day-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed


Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong with Michelin-star CV admits to filming upskirt clips

Eisaku Hara pleads guilty to filming women with camera pen, says he was suffering from depression after being separated from family in Japan.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281816/chef-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong-michelin-star-cv-admits-filming-upskirt-clips?utm_source=rss_feed


Thailand to revive US$300 billion gas field project stuck in Cambodia dispute

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the joint exploration would be prioritised to boost energy security and cut utility costs.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3281811/thailand-revive-us300-billion-gas-field-project-stuck-cambodia-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump vows to eliminate US income taxes on Americans abroad

Trump’s election pledge could simplify tax obligations for roughly 9 million Americans who live overseas.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3281807/trump-vows-eliminate-us-income-taxes-americans-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed


Will Indian diplomat’s visit to Pakistan, a first in 10 years, signal thaw in bilateral ties?

Experts downplay hopes of a breakthrough but say India’s attendance at SCO summit shows relations have become sufficiently stable.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281751/will-indian-diplomats-visit-pakistan-first-10-years-signal-thaw-bilateral-ties?utm_source=rss_feed


Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows sell out within 90 minutes, including new HK$6,599 ticket

New highest-priced ‘Ultimate Spheres Experience’ tickets at HK$6,599 for April 11 performance sold out as early as 10.10am.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281799/coldplays-hong-kong-shows-sell-out-within-90-minutes-including-new-hk6599-ticket?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong customs seizes a tonne of agarwood in record haul of protected tree bark

Customs says consignment suspected to be from Vietnam smuggled via Guangdong, with HK$18million worth of tree bark seized.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281792/hong-kong-customs-seizes-tonne-agarwood-record-haul-protected-tree-bark?utm_source=rss_feed


US weighs Google break-up in historic Big Tech antitrust case

The US Justice Department may propose a forced sell-off of parts of Google’s business to prevent illegal monopolisation.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3281782/us-weighs-google-break-historic-big-tech-antitrust-case?utm_source=rss_feed


NewJeans’ Hanni to testify on workplace bullying at South Korean parliament

Hanni’s decision came after she accused a manager of another K-pop group of bullying her.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281776/newjeans-hanni-testify-workplace-bullying-south-korean-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed


Dubai’s DP World wants to use Hong Kong supply chain provider to connect China with the world

The UAE ports firm aims to leverage its acquisition of Cargo Services Far East to enhance logistics, connect Chinese products globally and expand in Africa.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3281771/dubais-dp-world-wants-use-hong-kong-supply-chain-provider-connect-china-world?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Milton makes landfall, walloping Florida coast

Category 3 Hurricane Milton is threatening Tampa Bay with a life-threatening storm surge.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3281777/extremely-dangerous-hurricane-milton-makes-landfall-walloping-florida-coast?utm_source=rss_feed


Nepal floods deliver US$127 million blow to country’s economy, amid climate challenges

September’s floods caused millions in damages, displacing thousands and threatening economic growth, as climate change exacerbates future risks.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281742/nepal-floods-deliver-us127-million-blow-countrys-economy-amid-climate-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed


Tech war: OpenAI says it foiled suspected China-linked phishing attack on employees

The US start-up says SweetSpecter, a suspected China-based group, posed as a ChatGPT user and sent emails to staff with malware attached.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3281773/tech-war-openai-says-it-foiled-suspected-china-linked-phishing-attack-employees?utm_source=rss_feed


China expands project ‘white list’ to ease blues in property market

As China works to give its property market a lift, government agencies have been tasked to step up financing for major real estate projects.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3281712/china-expands-project-white-list-ease-blues-property-market?utm_source=rss_feed


China unveils US$70 billion swap tool to enhance stock market liquidity

Securities, Funds and Insurance companies Swap Facility was unveiled by the People’s Bank of China on Thursday.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3281769/china-unveils-us70-billion-swap-tool-enhance-stock-market-liquidity?utm_source=rss_feed


Owners of Hong Kong’s Physical could avoid criminal liability by citing new investor: lawyers

But lawyers say it will be ‘difficult’ for owners to prove intent to take care of customers, despite ambiguities under Trade Descriptions Ordinance.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281753/owners-hong-kongs-physical-could-avoid-criminal-liability-citing-new-investor-lawyers?utm_source=rss_feed


Lee Hsien Yang, estranged brother of ex-Singapore PM, renews call to demolish family home

In a social media post following sister Lee Wei Ling’s death, he points to 38 Oxley Road, a source of family strife.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3281767/lee-hsien-yang-estranged-brother-ex-singapore-pm-renews-call-demolish-family-home?utm_source=rss_feed


US urges restraint from mainland China and Taiwan ahead of island leader’s speech

Concern swirls that William Lai Ching-te’s remarks at annual celebration could prompt Beijing to justify taking cross-strait military action.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3281760/us-urges-restraint-mainland-china-and-taiwan-ahead-island-leaders-speech?utm_source=rss_feed


Volodymyr Zelensky sees ‘opportunity’ to end war in Ukraine by 2025

Moscow’s troops continue to gain ground in Ukraine’s east, while Kyiv’s forces control a small chunk of Russian territory across the border.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3281758/volodymyr-zelensky-sees-opportunity-end-war-ukraine-2025?utm_source=rss_feed


Mainland China accuses Taiwanese leader William Lai of escalating hostility

Beijing hit back at recent comments that the People’s Republic could not be the island’s motherland because the Republic of China is older.

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Hezbollah targets Israeli troops on Lebanese border, sirens in northern Israel

Israeli ground operations in Lebanon continue as the Middle East remains on edge awaiting Israel’s response to a missile attack from Iran.

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Who is Hezbollah’s acting leader after Israel killed group’s chief Nasrallah?

Naim Qassem assumes a prominent role in Lebanon as Israel targets Hezbollah’s leaders with strikes.

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Filipino helpers earn US$1,340 per month in South Korea. In Hong Kong? US$642 minimum

Those willing to work up to 52 hours a week could earn as much as US$1,700 under Seoul’s domestic worker pilot programme.

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Indonesia’s palm oil sector worries over costs, security after EU deforestation law delay

The world’s biggest palm oil producer plans to hold more talks with the EU ahead of its deforestation law taking effect on December 30, 2025.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3281601/indonesias-palm-oil-sector-worries-over-costs-security-after-eu-deforestation-law-delay?utm_source=rss_feed


Should Hong Kong banks pay you back if you are the victim of a financial scam?

About HK$4.5 billion in losses have been incurred from scam and fraud cases in the city in the first six months of 2024.

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ChatGPT developer OpenAI to open Singapore office

Singapore now serves as the Asia hub for several major US internet firms, including Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta Platforms Inc.

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Hong Kong’s economy needs firing up. Can John Lee deliver with his policy address?

City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong’s attractiveness, observers say.

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Hong Kong-born doctor tried to kill mother’s partner with fake jab causing flesh-eating disease

Thomas Kwan, 53, wore bizarre disguise to administer injection to his mother’s long-term partner after dispute over inheritance.

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Thai families bid farewell to school bus fire victims amid calls for justice

The heartbreaking ceremony saw families bid farewell to their children and teachers, while calling for improved vehicle safety after the accident.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3281569/thai-families-bid-farewell-school-bus-fire-victims-amid-calls-justice?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s ex-justice minister Tang Yijun faces corruption charges and is expelled from party

Tang, who is accused of helping family members obtain business deals and taking bribes, will be indicted, anti-corruption agency says.

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Israel starts ground operations in southwest Lebanon as Iran delivers warning

Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue as UN officials lament ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian impact of conflict.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3281511/israel-starts-ground-operations-southwest-lebanon-iran-delivers-warning?utm_source=rss_feed


Koala leads Australia police on merry, slow-speed chase through railway station

Video showed the koala ambling through Sydney’s Casula station in the early morning, at times coming dangerously close to the platform edge.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3281505/koala-leads-australia-police-merry-slow-speed-chase-through-railway-station?utm_source=rss_feed


Mainland Chinese conglomerate-owned health product chain to close all 19 Hong Kong stores

China Resources Group-owned CRCare says decision to close Hong Kong shops due to ‘external uncertainties and various operational challenges’.

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Singapore, South Korean to deepen AI, start-up cooperation as strategic partners

The two nations also agreed to cooperate on liquefied natural gas supplies during a visit to the city state by South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol.

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North Korea ‘becoming a military superpower’, Kim claims amid nuclear threats

Despite escalating tensions, supreme leader Kim Jong-un insisted he has no intention of attacking South Korea – unless provoked.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281477/north-korea-becoming-military-superpower-kim-claims-amid-nuclear-threats?utm_source=rss_feed


iPhone maker Foxconn says EV business will need years to ramp up

It will probably take another five years for Hon Hai to fully utilise its production lines at an Ohio facility, EV head Jun Seki says.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3281471/iphone-maker-foxconn-says-ev-business-will-need-years-ramp?utm_source=rss_feed


Solo hiker found dead after going missing in Hong Kong’s northwestern New Territories

Police say body of Yau Kwok-yee, 67, was found by Government Flying Service officers at bottom of two-metre drop in Ng To Shui, Tuen Mun.

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China’s top economic planner set to unveil a wide-ranging action plan

China’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), holds a press conference on Tuesday morning.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3281464/chinas-top-economic-planner-set-unveil-wide-ranging-action-plan?utm_source=rss_feed


Meet China ‘Spider-Woman’ who scales 108-metre cliff without safety gear

Practitioner of ancient Miao tradition who can climb 30-storey building with bare hands.

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Hong Kong drone sector prospects to take flight despite show cancellations, experts say

Industry players say city needs more flight data to advance sector amid cancellation of two National Day drone events.

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New Zealand navy ship sinks off Samoa, fuel spill ‘highly probable’

The ship, which was surveying a reef, is considered lost. The incident has sparked worries about the state of New Zealand’s ageing military hardware.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3281381/new-zealand-navy-ship-sinks-samoa-fuel-spill-highly-probable?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges more film-inspired tourism projects to champion city’s culture

City leader speaks at opening event for Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In installation at Hong Kong airport to celebrate local history.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281355/hong-kongs-john-lee-pledges-more-film-inspired-tourism-projects-champion-citys-culture?utm_source=rss_feed


Japan admits editing ‘embarrassing’ photo of Ishiba’s cabinet after social media mockery

The untidy patches of white shirt and sagging trousers captured by local media had mysteriously vanished from the official cabinet photo.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281344/japan-admits-editing-embarrassing-photo-ishibas-cabinet-after-social-media-mockery?utm_source=rss_feed


City mayor in Mexico killed less than a week after he took office

Alejandro Arcos was the mayor of the capital of Mexico’s violence-plagued state of Guerrero.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3281339/city-mayor-mexico-killed-less-week-after-he-took-office?utm_source=rss_feed


Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida after deadly storm Helene

Florida prepares for massive evacuations as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3281337/hurricane-milton-takes-aim-florida-after-deadly-storm-helene?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s chip breakthrough, origins of Hong Kong-style milk tea: 5 weekend reads you missed

From China’s chip breakthrough to a producer slamming K-pop’s ‘factory-like’ system, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3281311/chinas-chip-breakthrough-origins-hong-kong-style-milk-tea-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed


Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: medical volunteers heal mind and body with pivot to arts

Eli Care is a volunteer group that integrates Western and Chinese medicine, clinical counselling, and arts and crafts into its work.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281262/spirit-hong-kong-awards-medical-volunteers-heal-mind-and-body-pivot-arts?utm_source=rss_feed


India minister Gadkari’s statement on PM job offer fuels talk about Modi’s successor

Speculation over Modi’s successor began to swirl after Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari disclosed that he rejected opposition offers to lead the country.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281154/india-minister-gadkaris-statement-pm-job-offer-fuels-talk-about-modis-successor?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump on the stump, Harris hits airwaves in razor-edge US election

Trump urged supporters in battleground Wisconsin to get out the vote as Harris kicked off media blitz with podcast on reproductive rights.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3281302/trump-stump-harris-hits-airwaves-razor-edge-us-election?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Attack on Chinese nationals’ near Karachi airport leaves 1 dead, 10 injured

Pakistani separatist group BLA claimed responsibility for explosion. A Home Ministry official said Chinese nationals were targeted.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3281300/attack-chinese-nationals-near-karachi-airport-leaves-1-dead-10-injured?utm_source=rss_feed


Iran’s Quds Force chief out of contact since Beirut strikes, Iranian officials say

Esmail Qaani, who travelled to Lebanon last month after Hezbollah chief killed in Israeli strike, has not been heard from since last week.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3281299/irans-quds-force-chief-out-contact-beirut-strikes-iranian-officials-say?utm_source=rss_feed


Russian activity in Ireland ‘should come as no surprise’, says PM Simon Harris

Harris was commenting on report that Russian intelligence allegedly used ‘honeytrap’ to recruit Irish politician as an agent.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3281297/russian-activity-ireland-should-come-no-surprise-says-pm-simon-harris?utm_source=rss_feed


Philadelphia’s Chinatown rallies against development of new 76ers arena

The diaspora enclave was founded 1871, and has resisted and suffered gentrification and development before.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3281293/philadelphias-chinatown-rallies-against-development-new-76ers-arena?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong cyclist, 68, rushed to hospital after crashing following suspected heart attack

Man lost control of his bicycle while riding with a friend and sustained injuries to his face, hands and feet, police said.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281274/hong-kong-cyclist-68-rushed-hospital-after-crashing-following-suspected-heart-attack?utm_source=rss_feed


Marcos allies gain early lead in Philippine Senate race amid voting machine controversy

The 2025 race is set to be fiercely contested, with Marcos’ slate of candidates including his sister Imee, who is running as an independent.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281128/marcos-allies-gain-early-lead-philippine-senate-race-amid-voting-machine-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong is a happening place but can we convince tourists?

Even if the city doesn’t rise to being an ‘events capital’, the right focus can take its tourism economy to new heights.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280941/hong-kong-happening-place-can-we-convince-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed


Hongkongers need more education about ‘silent disease’ osteoporosis, expert warns

HKU-developed screening software finds 29.4 per cent of 5,771 interviewees above age of 50 at ‘high risk’ of developing bone disease.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3281267/hongkongers-need-more-education-about-silent-disease-osteoporosis-expert-warns?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Asian Nato’ calls, Taiwan moves: should Beijing worry as Japan’s Ishiba gets going?

New leader has work cut out between bold security proposals, getting out of US shadow and need to improve Beijing ties, observers say.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3281143/asian-nato-calls-taiwan-moves-should-beijing-worry-japans-ishiba-gets-going?utm_source=rss_feed


South Korean leader says North Korea wants US attention by showing off nuclear might

Yoon is also on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia and says North Korea’s weapons programme will be on the agenda.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281264/south-korean-leader-says-north-korea-wants-us-attention-showing-nuclear-might?utm_source=rss_feed


Kazakhstan votes on whether to build first nuclear plant

The country is looking to boost its power generation capacity with the construction of its first nuclear facility.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3281263/kazakhstan-votes-whether-build-first-nuclear-plant?utm_source=rss_feed


Vietnam quarterly growth hits 2-year high on exports, investment

Despite the devastation from Typhoon Yagi, Vietnam’s economy posted even better economic growth in the third quarter.

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227 confirmed dead from Helene as Florida braces for new storm

The death toll continues to rise, with some fearing more bodies could be found while Florida prepares for yet another tropical cyclone.

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Cathay Pacific diverts Hong Kong-to-New York flight to Tokyo after passenger falls ill

Other passengers stay overnight in hotel on Saturday as CX840 crew required to rest up under Hong Kong aviation rules after Tokyo stop-off.

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NewJeans’ producer Min Hee-jin slams K-pop industry, calls factory-like system ‘a disease’

Min Hee-jin, the producer behind some of K-pop’s most successful acts, says the industry’s focus on formulaic perfection is holding it back.

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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: diving instructor’s quest to fight marine pollution

Kevin Suen has led over 10 clean-up operations since 2022, extracting more than 2.4 tonnes of debris from Hong Kong’s waters.

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Golden week: China’s property market sales get boost from Beijing’s stimulus measures

Strong sales in Shenzhen during the week-long holiday reflect the impact of recent wide-ranging stimulus measures rolled out by Beijing.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3281207/golden-week-chinas-property-market-sales-get-boost-beijings-stimulus-measures?utm_source=rss_feed


Chip war: China claims breakthrough in silicon photonics that could clear technical hurdle

A Wuhan-based lab has announced a ‘milestone’ that could help China overcome restraints imposed by traditional chip-design technology.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3281156/chip-war-china-claims-breakthrough-silicon-photonics-could-clear-technical-hurdle?utm_source=rss_feed


75 on board New Zealand Navy ship safe after it sinks off Samoa

The vessel was carrying out a reef survey near the southern coast of Upolu when it ran aground.

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Broke ex-China millionaire auctions off last possession – a bottle of Sprite

Hundreds of people register for auction of soft drink as netizens slam court for wasting judicial resources to stage sale.

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As Japan’s ‘Asian Nato’ push to counter China hits a brick wall, will a rebrand revive it?

Shigeru Ishiba’s call for a Nato-like alliance looks dead in the water without US support. But analysts say it could still make a comeback.

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Will China’s ailing property market get ‘golden week’ sales boost?

Chinese developers, cities and provinces woo homebuyers with holiday discounts and promotions after Beijing unveils stimulus policies.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3281217/will-chinas-ailing-property-market-get-golden-week-sales-boost?utm_source=rss_feed


Israeli army makes fresh call for southern Beirut residents to evacuate

‘You must immediately evacuate the designated buildings,’ army said as it continued to target Hezbollah positions in Lebanese capital.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3281244/israeli-army-makes-fresh-call-southern-beirut-residents-evacuate?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong father of injured Mirror dancer hopes for ‘justice’ for son in coming trial

Mo Li ‘lost his years of youth and mobility’, says father Derek Li, before start of trial this month over high-profile concert accident.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281240/hong-kong-father-injured-mirror-dancer-hopes-justice-son-coming-trial?utm_source=rss_feed


Hongkongers’ weakness in writing, speaking persists in international English test

Observers say IELTS performance related to limited chances to speak or write in English, calling on schools to hire more native speakers.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3281232/hongkongers-weakness-writing-speaking-persist-international-english-test?utm_source=rss_feed


Child ‘trampled to death’ in asylum seekers’ Channel crossing

A French tow vessel picked up 14 people on board, including the deceased during a rescue mission between 8:00 and 9:00am.

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Hong Kong minister urges former Physical gym staff to be vigilant over new investor contracts

Perface says it has retained 200 staff from chain; labour chief Chris Sun says workers should ‘read terms clearly’ in new contracts.

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Why policymakers in China should beware the cult of the equity

Relying on a stock market bubble to quickly create economic growth is tempting but such an approach seldom ends well.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3280891/why-policymakers-china-should-beware-cult-equity?utm_source=rss_feed


Young Chinese pessimistic about prospects as new graduates flood grim job market

China’s rising youth unemployment rate rises as a record 11.79 million graduates look for work, forcing many to adjust expectations.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3281192/young-chinese-pessimistic-about-prospects-new-graduates-flood-grim-job-market?utm_source=rss_feed


Japan to search airports for more unexploded WWII bombs

Experts say while such bombs are usually safe and damage likely to be limited, the difficulty is in finding those that are buried deeper.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3281152/japan-search-airports-more-unexploded-wwii-bombs?utm_source=rss_feed


IOC-backed group picks Hong Kong for inaugural wakesurf world championships

Tai Po Waterfront Park will welcome 160 athletes for World Wakesurf Championships, including 30 representing city.

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Homebuyers flock to Sun Hung Kai’s Cullinan Sky project in Kai Tak amid interest rate cut

As of 1pm, the developer had sold 94 flats out of the 300 units on offer at Cullinan Sky Phase 1.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3281201/homebuyers-flock-sun-hung-kais-cullinan-sky-project-kai-tak-amid-interest-rate-cut?utm_source=rss_feed


West must stop putting ‘inappropriate pressure’ on Hong Kong’s foreign judges: official

Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung issues call after decision by Britain’s Nicholas Addison Phillips to step down from top court.

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Ukraine seizes US$6 million in cash, jewellery from official accused of helping draft dodgers

Investigators said the woman tried to hide some of the money by throwing US$500,000 out of the window in bags.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3281193/ukraine-seizes-us6-million-cash-jewellery-official-accused-helping-draft-dodgers?utm_source=rss_feed


How Malaysia’s PAS made a ‘brilliant move’ to consolidate political power

SG4 aims to pool resources from Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu to attract investment – though feasibility issues remain.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3281134/how-malaysias-pas-made-brilliant-move-consolidate-political-power?utm_source=rss_feed


Hard truths about growing up Chinese and female in Malaysia

A defining childhood moment came when I was warned my identity as a Chinese female would count as ‘two strikes’ against me.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3280806/hard-truths-about-growing-chinese-and-female-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump urges Israel to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, criticises Biden’s response

‘Hit the nuclear first, and worry about the rest later,’ the Republican told a campaign event in North Carolina.

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What is China’s next move as the Middle East violence escalates?

Beijing could benefit from its anti-Israel stance and a distracted US, but may struggle to play a meaning role bringing peace, analysts say.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3281157/what-chinas-next-move-middle-east-violence-escalates?utm_source=rss_feed


‘It’s really exhausting’: are China’s lauded anti-poverty triumphs at risk of vanishing?

In the country’s vast rural regions, officials armed with poverty relapse dossiers are struggling to track and help the vulnerable avoid destitution.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3281078/its-really-exhausting-are-chinas-lauded-anti-poverty-triumphs-risk-vanishing?utm_source=rss_feed


190 Chinese workers among 250 detained in Philippine scam farm raid

Officials said the suspects were allegedly involved in ‘love scamming’ schemes targeting foreign nationals.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3281072/190-chinese-workers-among-250-detained-philippine-scam-farm-raid?utm_source=rss_feed


Singapore to hold last horse race after 182 years as fraternity laments – ‘it’s a funeral’

On Saturday, horse racing in the city state comes to an end at the Singapore Turf Club, as trainers remain disappointed over its closure.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3281061/singapore-hold-last-horse-race-after-182-years-fraternity-laments-its-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed


Singapore charges tycoon Ong Beng Seng over case linked to ex-minister Iswaran

Ong faces one charge of abetting a public servant to obtain valuable gifts and another of obstructing justice.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281049/singapore-charges-tycoon-ong-beng-seng-over-case-linked-ex-minister-iswaran?utm_source=rss_feed


Palestinian health ministry says 18 killed in Israeli strike on West Bank

Israel says it killed a Hamas commander in what a Palestinian source said was the deadliest strike of its kind in the West Bank in decades.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3281036/palestinian-health-ministry-says-18-killed-israeli-strike-west-bank?utm_source=rss_feed


3 US police convicted in connection with beating death of Tyre Nichols

The death of Tyre Nichols in 2023 caused outrage in America and prompted calls for police reform.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3281031/3-us-police-convicted-connection-beating-death-tyre-nichols?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong medical beauty firm perFACE plans to take over Physical gym chain, spokesman says

Spokesman for perFace says chain interviewed more than 700 former Physical employees, retained 200 so far.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281024/hong-kong-medical-beauty-firm-perface-plans-take-over-physical-gym-chain-spokesman-says?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s fiscal package needs to be sizeable to be effective, maintain momentum: economist

Leading Chinese economist Mao Zhenhua says China should consider issuing additional long-term treasury bonds following last week’s raft of measures.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3280954/chinas-fiscal-package-needs-be-sizeable-be-effective-maintain-momentum-economist?utm_source=rss_feed


China, EU, must reason their way out of EV dispute, former Merkel adviser says

Former adviser to German chancellor says dialogue, not punitive tariffs, should be basis for conflict resolution in EU-China dispute.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3280962/china-eu-must-reason-their-way-out-ev-dispute-former-merkel-adviser-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Banks are missing out on benefits of GenAI in client engagement: Bain & Co

Only two out of 16 financial institutions interviewed by the HKMA said they use GenAI to create tailored marketing plans or customised pitches.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3280914/banks-are-missing-out-benefits-genai-client-engagement-bain-co?utm_source=rss_feed


Indonesia’s move to rehabilitate Suharto reopens wounds, draws condemnation

Indonesian legislators have removed the dictator’s name from a corruption decree and proposed to award him a national hero status.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280904/indonesias-move-rehabilitate-suharto-reopens-wounds-draws-condemnation?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong police must release any body camera footage of fatal shooting: family

Brother of deceased says he has reason to believe responding officers had not turned on body cameras before confrontation on September 15.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3280876/hong-kong-police-must-release-any-body-camera-footage-fatal-shooting-family?utm_source=rss_feed


What were the risks involved in Hong Kong’s cancelled drone shows and can lessons be learned?

The Post breaks down what went wrong with the National Day spectacles, the technology involved and why neighbouring Shenzhen was able to carry on with its shows.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280868/what-were-risks-involved-hong-kongs-cancelled-drone-shows-and-can-lessons-be-learned?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s Vitasoy sees young talent as key ingredient in sustainability success: CEO

‘We are at the beginning of the journey and we need help,” CEO Roberto Guidetti says as company works on climate-transition goals.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3280772/hong-kongs-vitasoy-sees-young-talent-key-ingredient-sustainability-success-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed


US bans Chinese steel and food-additives firms over Xinjiang human rights

Latest additions to Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act’s entity list show American drive to rid its supply chain of forced labour presses on.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3280860/us-bans-chinese-steel-and-food-additives-firms-over-xinjiang-human-rights?utm_source=rss_feed


Doctor pleads guilty in death of Friends star Matthew Perry

Mark Chavez faces up to 10 years in prison for illegally distributing the drug ketamine.

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CIA boosts online recruiting efforts in China, Iran and North Korea

The US spy agency posted instructions for would-be informants in Mandarin, Farsi and Korean on various social media platforms.

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Malaysia dad sets son’s motorbike on fire, driven by concern for his safety in late-night races

Father defends his actions, believes bike has transformed his son into a ‘monster’.

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India gains ‘advantage’ over China as Sri Lanka’s new leader seeks to balance ties

New leader Dissanayake is a ‘practical nationalist’ who is likely to factor India’s security concerns into his foreign policy, analysts say.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280672/india-gains-advantage-over-china-sri-lankas-new-leader-seeks-balance-ties?utm_source=rss_feed


EU to vote on Chinese electric vehicle tariffs, Tesla vs China: 7 EV reads you missed

From D-Day looming for China’s exporters to an escalating battle for supremacy in autonomous driving, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

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Malaysia defies China’s patrols to expand South China Sea oil, gas drilling: report

Constant pressure from Chinese vessels hasn’t deterred Malaysia’s energy exploration, an Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative report says.

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US rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people: lawyer

Latest legal action will heap further pressure on the US rap star who is in jail on criminal charges.

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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: translator-interpreter built second career while battling cancer

Overcoming illness and grief, Neena Pushkarna, 81, helps people of ethnic minority groups navigate cultural issues and communicate with officials.

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CityUHK launches 9 world-class Flagship Programmes to promote students’ global perspectives

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]

 City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is committed to providing inspirational, interactive and innovative learning experiences. The University was recognised as the Most International University by Times Higher Education (THE) earlier in 2024.

 In partnership with top global universities, CityUHK introduced four Flagship Programmes in the 2024/25 academic year, and this will be expanded to nine Flagship Programmes in the 2025/26 academic year.

 The 9 Flagship Programmes are as follows:

 Starting in the 2024/25 academic year:
 •    Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)
 •    BBA Global Business (BBA GBU)
 •    Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT)
 •    Pathway for Research, Innovation, and Multinational Engineering (PRIME)

 Starting in the 2025/26 academic year:
 •    BSocSc Psychology [Stream: Wellbeing Enhancement and Care Management (WE-CARE) Programme] (WE-CARE)
 •    Creative Arts and Technology Excellence (CREATE)
 •    Data Empowerment: Learn, Transform and Achieve (DELTA)
 •    International Sustainability Programme for Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE)
 •    Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

 Characteristics of Flagship Programmes
 •    Globally oriented curriculum
 •    Overseas academic/research exchanges at top universities
 •    Internships/placements in prestigious institutions
 •    Guaranteed admission to the respective PhD programme in Science/Engineering or the Postgraduate Certificate in Law (upon attainment of the entrance requirements)
 •    Flagship Scholarships covering a one-off exchange sponsorship of up to HK$500,000

 For more information about the Flagship Programmes and Flagship Scholarships, please visit the following website.

 CityUHK’s global partnerships include (in order of QS World University Rankings):
 •    Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 •    Imperial College London
 •    University of Oxford
 •    Harvard University
 •    University of Cambridge…

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What happened to Hong Kong’s pre-National Day drone show? The Post talks solar storms

Consultant working with organisers attributes decision to significant ionospheric interference affecting GPS signals used to control drones.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3280713/what-happened-hong-kongs-pre-national-day-drone-show-post-talks-solar-storms?utm_source=rss_feed


Taiwan warns of storm surge from powerful Typhoon Krathon, mobilises 40,000 troops

Coastguard searches for 19 sailors who abandoned ship as Kaohsiung mayor describes storm as ‘no less powerful’ than 1977’s Typhoon Thelma.

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At 81, she almost became South Korea’s Miss Universe

Choi Soon-hwa missed out on the crown at the beauty pageant in Seoul on Monday – but did take home the ‘best dresser award’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3280641/81-she-almost-became-south-koreas-miss-universe?utm_source=rss_feed


New evidence links Alice Guo to Chinese espionage in the Philippines, raising alarms

With Guo accused of soliciting funds from a gaming kingpin and confessed Chinese ‘asset’, concerns grow over foreign infiltration via Pogos.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280613/new-evidence-links-alice-guo-chinese-espionage-philippines-raising-alarms?utm_source=rss_feed


Mexico’s Lopez Obrador gives 1,438th press conference on his last day in office

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is passing the baton to Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be Mexico’s first woman president.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3280633/mexicos-lopez-obrador-gives-1438th-press-conference-his-last-day-president?utm_source=rss_feed


Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: transforming waste into animal feed with black soldier flies

A Plastic Ocean Foundation has been selected as a finalist for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2024 in sustainability category.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280598/spirit-hong-kong-awards-transforming-waste-animal-feed-black-soldier-flies?utm_source=rss_feed


China, Asean aim to clinch free-trade deal upgrade led by EVs, e-commerce

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are aiming to finish upgrades to their free-trade deal by the end of the year.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3280551/china-asean-aim-clinch-free-trade-deal-upgrade-led-evs-e-commerce?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s first MTR line opens to the public amid ‘chaos and kinks’ – from SCMP archive

Running from Shek Kip Mei to Kwun Tong station, the MTR map’s green-coloured railway line opened to the public 45 years ago.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3280476/hong-kongs-first-mtr-line-opens-public-amid-chaos-and-kinks-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed


Japan has a problem with ‘lone-wolf’ attacks. Can a new police unit stop them?

Experts warn that the isolated nature of such attackers makes them difficult to prevent, raising questions about the unit’s effectiveness.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280565/japan-has-problem-lone-wolf-attacks-can-new-police-unit-stop-them?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s third plenum presents opportunities for Hong Kong

Striking a sound balance between development, security and progress is both a call of the times and a historical mission for Hong Kong.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280469/chinas-third-plenum-presents-opportunities-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed


Armourer on Alec Baldwin film Rust loses bid for new trial

Hannah Gutierrez was jailed for 18 months. Judge dismissed her argument that withheld evidence could have changed manslaughter verdict.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3280623/armourer-alec-baldwin-film-rust-loses-bid-new-trial?utm_source=rss_feed


Ukraine ‘disappointed’ at Swiss support for China-Brazil peace plan

US and European allies have rejected the plan, as it lacked a reference to UN Charter and inviolability of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3280617/ukraine-disappointed-swiss-support-china-brazil-peace-plan?utm_source=rss_feed


After Hong Kong boy with asthma dies, here’s what parents should know

The Post looks at how asthma affects children after death of four-year-old, whose mother gave him herbal pills without prescription.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3280594/after-hong-kong-boy-asthma-dies-heres-what-parents-should-know?utm_source=rss_feed


Wife says Daim Zainuddin ‘vindicated’ as she files police report against Malaysia PM Anwar

Daim’s wife filed a police report against Anwar and said he is targeting her husband as part of a ‘conspiracy’ against his political rivals.

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2 hospital staff accused of ill-treating Hong Kong girl whose heart stopped granted bail

Nurse, 26, patient care assistant, 62, are required to stay in city, not to be in contact with prosecution witnesses and report to police twice a week.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3280491/2-hospital-staff-accused-ill-treating-hong-kong-girl-whose-heart-stopped-granted-bail?utm_source=rss_feed


Actress Shu Qi, Sanxingdui, Asia’s fascination with cults: 5 weekend reads you missed

From Chinese actress Shu Qi to gold and bronze relics uncovered in Sanxingdui, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3280468/actress-shu-qi-sanxingdui-asias-fascination-cults-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed


Wasp menace claims life of university student in Malaysia

Despite previous complaints, the wasps have continued to threaten residents’ safety, leading to further hospitalisations.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3280478/wasp-menace-claims-life-university-student-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese woman finds type 1 diabetes reversed after stem cell transplant in world first

25-year-old with chronic condition for over a decade has no need for external insulin some 2½ months from minimally invasive surgery.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3280444/chinese-woman-finds-type-1-diabetes-reversed-after-stem-cell-transplant-world-first?utm_source=rss_feed


Scarborough Shoal ‘completely surrounded’ by Chinese ships, Filipino fishers say

Eyewitness accounts reveal a relentless patrol of Chinese ships around the South China Sea shoal, leaving Filipino fishermen fearful.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280472/scarborough-shoal-completely-surrounded-chinese-ships-filipino-fishers-say?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong property investors to keep powder dry as interest-rate cut fails to tempt

‘I would not say an interest-rate-cut cycle has begun,’ expert says. ‘Therefore, we won’t be seeing many investors entering the market.’.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3280413/hong-kong-property-investors-keep-powder-dry-interest-rate-cut-fails-tempt?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong spends on record number of National Day events, but do they fit the vibe?

City’s districts spend more on China’s 75th-anniversary celebrations, but some events raise eyebrows.

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China’s factory activity shows marginal improvement in September, beats expectation

China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.8 in September, data released on Monday showed.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3280465/chinas-factory-activity-shows-marginal-improvement-september-beats-expectation?utm_source=rss_feed


Rising bad debts on Hong Kong commercial property ‘a concern’: HKMA CEO

The increase is ‘not alarming’ as the banking system is robust enough to handle the uptick, according to Eddie Yue.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3280303/rising-bad-debts-hong-kong-commercial-property-concern-hkma-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed


More pandas are great, but let’s also grow Hong Kong as a city of art

While Hong Kong remains one of the world’s leading auction capitals, the worth of having a healthy arts scene must also be recognised.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280403/more-pandas-are-great-lets-also-grow-hong-kong-city-art?utm_source=rss_feed


4 China KOLs who are known for their quirkiness, unique styles, advocacy for greater good

Amid an ever-growing, lucrative live-streaming industry, some key opinion leaders will go to any length to attract followers.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3279789/4-china-kols-who-are-known-their-quirkiness-unique-styles-advocacy-greater-good?utm_source=rss_feed


How China and the US went from ‘90% cooperation to 90% competition’

Political scientist Elizabeth Economy gives her view on the big issues in the relationship and why US policy on China has changed.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280445/how-china-and-us-went-90-cooperation-90-competition?utm_source=rss_feed


Pakistanis protesting against Hezbollah leader’s killing clash with Karachi police

7 officers were injured by stones thrown by protesters who chanted ‘Death to America’, while carrying posters of Hassan Nasrallah.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3280453/pakistanis-protesting-against-hezbollah-leaders-killing-clash-karachi-police?utm_source=rss_feed


Austria’s far-right Freedom Party heading for its first national election win

Far-right has tapped into voter frustration over high inflation, Ukraine war and Covid-19 pandemic. It has also built on migration concerns.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3280452/austrias-far-right-freedom-party-heading-its-first-national-election-win?utm_source=rss_feed


Rescuers search for missing migrants after boat sinks off Canary Islands, 9 dead

Rescuers were able to pick up 27 of 84 migrants who were trying to reach the Spanish coast on Saturday.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3280443/rescuers-search-missing-migrants-after-boat-sinks-canary-islands-9-dead?utm_source=rss_feed


Top Iranian general killed by same Israeli strike as Nasrallah

The death of Gen. Abbas Nilforushan marks the latest Iranian casualty as the Israel-Gaza war threatens a wider regional conflict.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3280426/top-iranian-general-killed-same-israeli-strike-nasrallah?utm_source=rss_feed


Nepal schools close after deadly floods, landslides kill 129

The Kathmandu Valley’s haphazard infrastructure development has amplified climate change risks in Nepal, locals believe.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3280425/nepal-schools-close-after-deadly-floods-landslides-kill-129?utm_source=rss_feed


Cathay Pacific reopens premium lounge at Hong Kong airport day after fire breaks out

Business lounge The Pier had temporarily closed after blaze broke out and forced more than 250 people to evacuate.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280424/cathay-pacific-reopens-premium-lounge-hong-kong-airport-day-after-fire-breaks-out?utm_source=rss_feed


China urges Israel to ‘de-escalate’ after air strike kills Hezbollah leader in Lebanon

Beijing warns against travel to region as Middle East tensions flare following Hassan Nasrallah’s death in Israeli air attack on Beirut.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280423/china-urges-israel-de-escalate-after-air-strike-kills-hezbollah-leader-lebanon?utm_source=rss_feed


Ultra-cheap energy, Chinese cars drive EV revolution in Nepal

A dam-building spree has led to low energy prices and widespread electric vehicle adoption in a country otherwise dependent on fossil fuel imports.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3280418/ultra-cheap-energy-chinese-cars-drive-ev-revolution-nepal?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong man dies after collapsing on boat in waters off Lamma Island

Police received reports of man collapsing on sampan, with victim certified dead after being sent to Queen Mary Hospital.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280416/hong-kong-man-dies-after-collapse-boat-waters-lamma-island?utm_source=rss_feed


Japan’s ‘rising horse’ festival struggles to surmount animal abuse controversy

The historic Ageuma Shinji festival, known for its perilous race, faces mounting pressure to ensure the safety and well-being of its horses.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3280282/japans-rising-horse-festival-struggles-surmount-animal-abuse-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese EVs face EU vote to raise tariffs to up to 45% on Friday

China denies any unfair activity on its part, and has threatened retaliatory tariffs on European products such as dairy, brandy and pork.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3280414/chinese-evs-face-eu-vote-raise-tariffs-45-friday?utm_source=rss_feed


UK, Spain keen to tap Hong Kong’s financial services to grow Asia presence, Paul Chan says

Finance chief Paul Chan says countries’ political and business sectors weighing how to leverage city’s advantages as he returns from Europe.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280412/uk-spain-keen-tap-hong-kongs-financial-services-grow-asia-presence-paul-chan-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Wild boar killed after Hong Kong taxi runs over family of hogs in Southern district

Dashcam footage circulating online shows two adult boars and three piglets walking down road before being struck by taxi.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280411/wild-boar-killed-after-hong-kong-taxi-runs-over-family-hogs-southern-district?utm_source=rss_feed


Los Angeles Chinatown fire leaves 50 homeless, residents angry over ignoring warnings

Residents had warned officials about squatters and safety issues at a construction site from where the blaze spread to a nearby building.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3280407/los-angeles-chinatown-fire-leaves-50-homeless-residents-angry-over-ignoring-warnings?utm_source=rss_feed


Singapore jails Chinese national who overstayed for almost 19 years

Chen Yueying, a repeat offender with an ‘extremely long’ period of overstay, was jailed for six months and fined US$3,125.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3280409/singapore-jails-chinese-national-who-overstayed-almost-19-years?utm_source=rss_feed


Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: feeding elderly for free while giving them jobs

Kenneth Choi has turned Gingko House into a flourishing catering business that aims to give older residents ‘sense of purpose and dignity’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280408/spirit-hong-kong-awards-feeding-elderly-free-while-giving-them-jobs?utm_source=rss_feed


Who is Hashem Safieddine, potential successor to Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah?

Safieddine has strong ties with Iran and is a cousin of the former leader, who was killed in an Israeli air strike.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3280401/who-hashem-safieddine-potential-successor-hezbollahs-hassan-nasrallah?utm_source=rss_feed


Japan Airlines woos tourists from US, China and other nations with free domestic flights

The offer is also available for visitors from select countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3280405/japan-airlines-woos-tourists-us-china-and-other-nations-free-domestic-flights?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong taxi driver injured, passenger unscathed as cab plunges into flooded sinkhole

Cab driver sent to hospital after vehicle falls into sinkhole caused by burst water pipe along Lai Chi Kok Road in Kowloon.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280402/hong-kong-taxi-driver-injured-passenger-unscathed-cab-plunges-flooded-sinkhole?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s Xi honours science pioneers to mark 75th anniversary of nation’s founding

Chinese President Xi Jinping bestows medals to leaders in space, genetics, and medicine as well as former Brazilian leader Dilma Rousseff.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3280400/chinas-xi-honours-science-pioneers-mark-75th-anniversary-nations-founding?utm_source=rss_feed


Huawei’s AI chips take another step forward as Chinese firms look for Nvidia alternatives

Huawei is sending out samples of its Ascend 910C processor for testing as the tech giant races to fill a void left by Nvidia.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3280306/huaweis-ai-chips-take-another-step-forward-chinese-firms-look-nvidia-alternatives?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s anxious youth, with no plans to marry, buy a flat or save, focus on life’s needs

Almost 80 per cent of respondents to a survey say they have no plans to buy property in China this year and would only pay for necessities.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3280244/chinas-anxious-youth-no-plans-marry-buy-flat-or-save-focus-lifes-needs?utm_source=rss_feed


Israel escalates pressure on Iran with Hezbollah boss Hassan Nasrallah’s killing

While Khamenei’s reaction shows Tehran is in no rush to hit back, experts say it could build nuclear weapons to restore deterrence against Israel.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3280398/israel-escalates-pressure-iran-hezbollah-boss-hassan-nasrallahs-killing?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s cash-for-residency scheme is attracting applicants, but will they stay?

Immigration consultants say some applicants with HK$30 million to invest are simply seeking business ‘stepping stone’ or education for children.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280388/hong-kongs-cash-residency-scheme-attracting-applicants-will-they-stay?utm_source=rss_feed


China mother wins online applause for pouring water on son after he wilfully wet classmates

Woman makes son stand close to their flat, pours water on him from second floor to teach him a lesson.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3280293/china-mother-wins-online-applause-pouring-water-son-after-he-wilfully-wet-classmates?utm_source=rss_feed


Myanmar junta’s ‘delusional’ Brics bid: seeking acceptance at any cost

The military regime hopes to secure vital funding through Brics, but experts say its credibility hangs by a thread.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3280289/myanmar-juntas-delusional-brics-bid-seeking-acceptance-any-cost?utm_source=rss_feed


What can we learn from Bennifer 2.0? An expert on how to make second-chance love work

‘Our brains don’t forget love,’ says a psychologist on why we are tempted to get back together with an ex. So how to make it work?

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3280041/what-can-we-learn-bennifer-20-expert-how-make-second-chance-love-work?utm_source=rss_feed


India’s Subrahmanyam Jaishankar criticises Pakistan, China at UN, cites ‘karma’

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the two countries are undermining the territorial integrity of their neighbours.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280391/indias-subrahmanyam-jaishankar-criticises-pakistan-china-un-cites-karma?utm_source=rss_feed