Hong Kong tightens criteria for mega-events fund to boost tourism, stimulate growth

Mega ACE Fund review follows controversy over funding of football friendly that Lionel Messi sat out and HK$7.8 million Chubby Hearts installation.

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50,000 Hong Kong civil servants to join Kai Tak stadium test run early next year

Security chief Chris Tang says about 20 drills to be conducted at wider Kai Tak Sports Park before it opens in March of next year.

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Greenpeace boards tanker in South Korea to protest plastic pollution

Amid Greenpeace’s action, at the multilateral meeting in Busan, oil-producing countries are holding back a deal to cut plastic production.

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An America awash in global capital risks spreading financial instability

Free capital flows accelerate economic growth but can also be destabilising, spreading jitters via financial markets.

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Malaysia floods displace over 122,000 in Kelantan, Terengganu

The displaced surpassed the previous record of 118,000 set in 2014.

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Chinese artist turns islands’ plastic marine waste, from flip-flops to sex dolls, into art

Fu Junsheng collects plastic that washes up on China’s Miaodao islands and turns it into art that highlights the problem of marine pollution.

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USS George Washington’s return to Japan, sends ‘clear message’ to China, North Korea, Russia

This deployment, alongside advanced F-35C fighters, aims to counter China’s growing military influence and bolster defence ties with Tokyo.

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Parallel trading ‘unlikely’ under return of Shenzhen multi-entry visas: Hong Kong minister

Central authorities earlier announced multiple-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents would return on Sunday after policy was axed in 2015.

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Rush to ‘value up’ may be Asia stocks best defence against Trump

Governments and regulators across Asia are hurrying to implement their own versions of Japan’s decade-long ‘Value Up’ programme.

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Chinese power group planning to build renewable energy island

The project off the coast of Guangdong is ranked among the country’s top 10 engineering challenges.

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Chinese woman faces backlash for seeking second child via IVF while son battles leukaemia

She wants her son to have a sibling so he will not be alone if she were to die.

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Chinese developer Sunac sells stake in Harbin Ice and Snow World Park for US$138 million

The divestment comes amid Sunac’s efforts to restructure about US$2 billion in onshore debt.

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Hong Kong’s North Metropolis a megaproject well begun but not yet done, economists say

‘But at the end of the day, if the overall economic sentiment is not good, developers will not be willing to take part in it,’ economist says.

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Canada’s Trudeau in Florida to meet Trump as tariff threats loom

The unannounced visit comes days after the US president-elect threatened Ottawa with import tariffs once he takes office.

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Japanese demand laws against Tokyo’s street prostitution – ‘internationally embarrassing’

Politicians and online users bemoan Japan’s decline following reports about local women who seek clients in Okubo Park for paid sex.

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China-US team develops cooling tech that could slash air-conditioning bills

Scientists say radiative cooler suitable for walls, cars and textiles can mitigate urban heat islands and fight effects of climate change.

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Malaysia wife, victim of romance scam, assaults husband for revealing truth about con

Scammer, claiming to be from London, makes extravagant promises, including marriage proposal and private jet gift.

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US-Philippines alliance: on shaky ground under Trump 2.0?

The US president-elect’s interest in containing China militarily and supporting the Philippines’ defence remains an open question.

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Chinese start-up touts robot chefs, AI as the future of restaurant kitchens

Cooking robots can help restaurants cut labour costs by 30 per cent, and reduce food and seasoning waste by 10 per cent.

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Hong Kong singer Pong Nan’s January shows cancelled by city’s premier arts hub

Singer, who has been vocal supporter of 2019 protests, did not say whether West Kowloon Cultural District explained decision to cancel shows.

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Singapore households spending more, but incomes rising faster: official survey

While this suggests a positive economic outlook, economists warn that rising costs of living for housing, food, and healthcare, remain a concern.

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Floods wreak havoc on Malaysia, southern Thailand as tens of thousands evacuated

Malaysia mobilises nationwide relief efforts to rescue victims affected by flooding, with more than 80,000 people forced to evacuate.

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What Xi’s flying visit to Morocco means for China’s EV industry

Countries in North Africa are central to solving two major issues facing Chines electric vehicle production, experts say.

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Singapore hangs fourth drug trafficker in less than a month

Tehran had urged the government to ‘reconsider’ the execution of Masoud Rahimi Mehrzad, a Singaporean-Iranian man.

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Profiteering fears as Malaysians face punishing hike in health insurance

Proliferation of co-payment schemes, reminiscent of health insurance practices in the United States, has stirred fear and anger.

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Israel’s Netanyahu again warns Iran after top diplomat talks of revising nuclear doctrine

Renewed war of words between Middle East foes comes ahead of key nuclear talks with European nations.

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France smashes South Asian migrant trafficking ring, 26 arrested

Traffickers are suspected of having smuggled several thousand people from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal into France.

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China M&A outlook calls for Hong Kong talent influx, Deutsche Bank Asia head says

The need to refinance and enter new markets is very high on the radar of mainland firms, says Alexander von zur Muehlen.

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Trump 2.0’s China tariffs

This two-part series examines the tariffs likely to be levied on China during Donald Trump’s second term as US president.

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Indonesia’s Prabowo is repatriating foreign drug convicts. Critics say it’s about politics

While the decision may signal a ‘softening of attitude’ towards the death penalty, critics suggest it could threaten Indonesia’s rule of law.

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ARTE Generali rolls out suite of solutions to meet Hong Kong’s growing need for personalised art insurance

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 In the dynamic world of fine art, the need for comprehensive protection is growing both in Hong Kong and globally. The art insurance market itself is experiencing significant growth, having grown between 3% and 7% annually from 2012 to 2022. This expansion is being driven by the increasing value of artworks paired with the rising number of art collectors and investors worldwide.

 As Hong Kong continues to reinforce its status as Asia's premier art marketplace, with rising imports and exports, new cultural initiatives, and the highly anticipated return of Art Basel Hong Kong at full scale, ARTE Generali found itself well positioned to support these developments.

 With an impressive track record across Germany, Austria, France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, ARTE Generali identified Hong Kong as its natural next step and recently launched a solution for private collectors in partnership with Generali Hong Kong.

 A timely roll out

 Data from Art Economics reveals that in 2023, China—including Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR—reclaimed its spot as the second-largest art market globally, achieving a 19% share by value and sales estimated at US$12.2 billion. This performance marked a recovery from a sales low in 2020 and highlights the region's strong appetite for fine art.1

 Hong Kong's strategic location, efficient business infrastructure, and rich cultural heritage have helped its position as an art hub, easily accessible to clients from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The city hosts premier international art fairs and galleries, while the local government's efforts to promote art and culture, including the launch of the M+ Museum in 2021 and the Hong Kong Palace Museum a year later, have been instrumental in enhancing its international cultural status.An emphasis on personalisation

 At the heart of ARTE Generali's Hong Kong debut lies a comprehensive range of solutions designed to meet the…

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Hongkongers brace for disruption as CMB drivers go on strike in 1989 – from SCMP archive

35 years ago, Hong Kong’s CMB drivers held a four-hour strike to push for better retirement benefits.

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Russia’s Putin denies he tried to frighten Germany’s Merkel with his dog

Angela Merkel, who has a well-documented fear of dogs, recalled a tense encounter with Vladimir Putin’s Labrador in her new memoir.

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K-pop’s NewJeans split from label Ador, citing ‘mistreatment’ and lack of respect

Members promise to fight for the use of girl group’s name, with Danielle saying ‘NewJeans never die’ and they hope to put out new music.

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Is Hanoi quietly building Asean alliances on a South China Sea code of conduct?

Diplomatic upgrade with Kuala Lumpur could lead to a more united front from claimant countries in their dispute with Beijing, analysts say.

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Multiple-entry Hong Kong visas for Shenzhen residents to start from December 1

Residents will be allowed unlimited entry within a year with stays not longer than seven days each time.

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China’s logistical dream: Beijing has a new plan to counter supply-chain threats

Efficiency is key as logistical revamp seeks to shore up manufacturing industries, including a digital transformation and new economic hubs.

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VW’s controversial Xinjiang plant sale signals strategic shift in China

VW sells assets to address political risks and cut excess capacity, while extending its partnership with to regain market share in China.

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New World Development sells Hong Kong sports park stake to parent to tackle debt

Stake in New World Sports Development, the developer of Kai Tak Sports Park, sold to Chow Tai Fook Enterprises for US$53.5 million.

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Recount order, TikTok claims throw Romania election into chaos

The social media app is said to have boosted Putin admirer Calin Georgescu to a surprise first-round win, knocking the PM out of the race.

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Great wall of Taklamakan: China surrounds its largest desert with giant green belt

Just completed multi-decade project in Xinjiang region is intended to help prevent desertification and boost local economies.

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Hong Kong marks historic launch of 3-runway system, John Lee urges airlines to boost flights

City leader says aviation capacity must ‘soar’, but challenges remain for carriers as long-haul market recovery drags on amid Russia-Ukraine war.

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Chinese retailer Miniso’s founder slams ByteDance-owned Douyin for exorbitant fees

This marks the second high-profile bashing of Douyin over the past several days, involving some of the wealthiest individuals in China.

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ByteDance seeks US$1.1 million in damages from ex-intern who sabotaged AI project

Social-media giant ByteDance mentioned the lawsuit in an internal disciplinary notice, which identified the intern by his surname.

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Can Trump and Europe steer Iran towards a ‘grand bargain’ Middle East deal?

Officials are aiming to reach agreements to end the Israel-Gaza war and on Iran’s nuclear programme following the Lebanon ceasefire deal.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3288516/can-trump-and-europe-steer-iran-towards-grand-bargain-middle-east-deal?utm_source=rss_feed


High-ranking Chinese military official under probe for ‘serious rule violations’

Miao Hua is director of the political work department of the CMC, which oversees China’s People’s Liberation Army.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3288499/high-ranking-chinese-military-official-under-probe-serious-rule-violations?utm_source=rss_feed


Plan to wipe out substandard flats in Hong Kong may eliminate cheaper homes: operator

Concern group also says tenants affected by the plan will need help relocating as they may be left with few affordable options.

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Hong Kong airport’s HK$141.5 billion 3-runway system set for lift-off

Project has been hailed as a ‘game-changer’ for the city to enhance its status as an international aviation hub.

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More public support needed for MSF life-saving relief efforts in war-torn regions

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 The conflict in Gaza, which started in October 2023, has completely crippled the local healthcare system, leading to significant casualties. Krystal So, midwife activity manager for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), assisted Gazans during two stints at Nasser Hospital in May and September this year, despite the heavy bombardment damaging healthcare facilities.

 In Gaza, more than 10,000 hours have passed with the sounds of fighter jets becoming daily background noise, and there has been no moment of peace, Krystal reflected.

 “In more than a year, no miracles have occurred, and there hasn't been enough food or drinking water. Gazans have had to flee from the war multiple times, moving their entire families. They endure the scorching summer and the harsh winter in tents, but cannot escape the bombs falling from the sky,” she recounts. “They watch helplessly as family members, children, parents, and best friends die around them.”

 In many cultures, the birth of newborns symbolises hope. But hope is exactly what is lacking among the displaced Gazans.Krystal recounted that buildings would frequently shake at night due to bombings. She once witnessed the hospital entrance being bombed, and heard shootings near the clinic. What saddened her more is that two local colleagues lost their lives in the conflict during her second stint in Gaza. She admitted feeling "very heavy-hearted" upon learning of her colleagues' deaths, and the entire team couldn’t function for half a day. The things she witnessed constantly reminded herself of the reason behind her return: "It's because they are facing these difficulties and harsh realities, so I want to continue to learn, help, and work together with them."

 “In more than a year, people have heard hysterical screams, smelled the stench of blood, shed endless tears, and witnessed people covered in scars,” Krystal notes. “The merciless war has gone too far, shattering the dreams of an entire society…

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Operation Santa Claus: the Hong Kong charity empowering youngsters to make an impact

Kids4Kids equips young people, regardless of their socioeconomic background, with the right skills to create positive change.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3288474/operation-santa-claus-hong-kong-charity-empowering-youngsters-make-impact?utm_source=rss_feed


Hundreds of flights grounded as record-breaking November snow hits South Korea

Two people reportedly killed, more than 200 flights cancelled or delayed as record snowfall hits Seoul.

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Heavy snow blankets South Korea, grounding dozens of flights and killing 4

More than 140 flights were cancelled and ferry services suspended after unusually heavy November snowfall caused chaos.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies asking protesters to connect with ‘international front’

Former media boss denies using the term and did not know or support ‘localists’ calling for Hong Kong independence.

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Hong Kong’s new three-runway airport opens today: What you need to know

As the international airport launches its new system on Thursday, the Post looks at how it shapes the city’s status as a global aviation hub.

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AI Musk as Ming official, China singer Zhang Mi’s cancer battle: 5 trending stories

From AI Elon Musk as a Ming official to a Dutch-adopted man revisiting his Chinese family, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.

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Malaysian military investigates latest death at cadet college

The case at Universiti Teknologi Mara is the latest in a string of alleged abuse after PM Anwar Ibrahim condemned bullying trends.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3288460/malaysian-military-investigates-latest-death-cadet-college-madness?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese diplomat’s endorsement sparks outrage in Japan over foreign interference in elections

The incident has led to calls for the expulsion of Xue Jian, China’s consul general in Osaka.

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Tech war: new US chip sanctions to deal fresh blow to China’s self-reliance push

The impact on the Chinese chip industry would be significant if major domestic suppliers are blacklisted, sources say.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3288406/tech-war-new-us-chip-sanctions-deal-fresh-blow-chinas-self-reliance-push?utm_source=rss_feed


Risks to global economy loom large under Trump but Hong Kong has what it takes: Paul Chan

‘Now, the risks are looming large, as the US president-elect expressed his intention … to impose tariffs not only on China, but also on his two neighbours,’ No 2 official says.

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Cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil to flow into Asia if Trump slaps tariffs

Producers could be forced to cut prices and divert supply to Asia, where refiners are equipped to process heavy high-sulphur crude.

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Kamala Harris thanks supporters, Republicans mock her video

Video clip, featuring a call to action by a defeated Kamala Harris, was deemed a PR disaster by some.

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Why Hong Kong authorities lobby major firms to pledge support for Northern Metropolis

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs earlier urged business leaders to ‘recognise their responsibilities’ and take ‘concrete actions’.

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Trump says Mexico’s president agreed to ‘stop’ migration after his tariff threat

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico would retaliate if the US imposes 25 per cent tariffs.

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Chinese security firms in Myanmar risk escalating civil war and diplomatic tensions

Analysts warn that Chinese personnel could be caught in the conflict, while the move further complicates efforts to secure control of key economic areas.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3288394/chinese-security-firms-myanmar-risk-escalating-civil-war-and-diplomatic-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed


TikTok’s matcha mania triggers tea shortage, price hikes in Japan

Many suppliers have declined to accept new orders and set limits on online matcha purchases because of the shortage.

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Japan’s move to charge teen whose suicide caused woman’s death sparks debate

The 17-year-old girl had fallen from a height at a mall in Yokohama and landed on a 32-year-old woman.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3288342/japans-move-charge-teen-whose-suicide-caused-womans-death-sparks-debate?utm_source=rss_feed


China is still smarting from Trump’s last tariff blitz. Is it ready for round 2?

With more tariffs certain once Donald Trump returns to the White House, China must ready its response – this time knowing what to expect.

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Trump taps retired US general Keith Kellogg for key Ukraine war role

The US president-elect has vowed a swift end to the conflict, boasting he would quickly mediate a ceasefire deal between Putin and Zelensky.

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Will Trump’s return signal stormier waters for Beijing in South China Sea?

Efforts on to assure allies ‘the US is still committed to upholding its role in the Indo-Pacific’ as ‘America first’ Trump waits in wings.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3288390/will-trumps-return-signal-stormier-waters-beijing-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong tycoons not obliged to invest in Northern Metropolis, Eric Chan says

Chief Secretary Eric Chan heads delegation with tycoons to Guangdong cities, says trip “purely an introduction and opportunity for exchange”.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3288401/hong-kongs-no-2-official-says-citys-tycoons-not-obliged-invest-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong auditor urges PolyU to relax security to allow public visits

Audit Commission says university should ease restrictions on public access after using HK$230 million to repair damage from 2019 protests.

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Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong to head up the University of Hong Kong council

Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong will succeed barrister Priscilla Wong as chairman of governing council.

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief over ‘crimes against humanity’

This is the first application for an arrest warrant against a high-level Myanmar government official, and ‘more will follow’.

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Trump’s trade chief pick, a Lighthizer protégé, set to push hard line, tariffs on China

US president-elect Donald Trump has nominated international trade lawyer Jamieson Greer as the next US trade representative.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3288351/trumps-trade-chief-pick-lighthizer-protege-set-push-hard-line-tariffs-china?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s jobs market dims as 46% of workers are less confident about opportunities

Only 55 per cent of employers expect to give pay increases ranging from 1 to 5 per cent, a Robert Walters survey shows.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3288334/hong-kongs-jobs-market-dims-46-workers-are-less-confident-about-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed


7 arrested, including Hong Kong primary school teacher, in crackdown on drug ‘space oil’

Customs also seized anaesthetic that could produce HK$17 million worth of the narcotic.

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Hong Kong 47: first appeals filed in city’s largest national security case

Four opposition figures sentenced to more than six years in jail for subversion have challenged the judges’ ruling.

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China declares space milestone in launch of ‘self-driving’ radar satellites

Mapping satellites expected to provide data on natural resources, urban safety, emergency response and maritime affairs.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3288158/china-declares-space-milestone-launch-self-driving-radar-satellites?utm_source=rss_feed


Most Hong Kong SMEs are converts to e-commerce, boding well for city’s transformation

The World Bank estimates that global business to consumer e-commerce sales will reach US$6 trillion by 2024.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3288310/most-hong-kong-smes-are-converts-e-commerce-boding-well-citys-transformation?utm_source=rss_feed


Washington adds nuclear-powered submarine to Guam outpost as China rivalry grows

The Virginia-class vessel is the first of its kind to be deployed at the strategic military base, which is closer to Beijing than Hawaii.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3288281/washington-adds-nuclear-powered-submarine-guam-outpost-china-rivalry-grows?utm_source=rss_feed


Animal-rights activist on FBI ‘most wanted terrorist’ list captured in UK

Daniel Andreas San Diego was wanted in connection with three pipe bombings in California in 2003.

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More performance venues needed in Hong Kong, industry leaders say after culture blueprint

‘If we truly want to match London and New York, we need better policies … just look at how much hardware they have,’ Zuni Icosahedron executive director Mathias Woo says.

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro ‘actively’ took part in 2022 coup plot against Lula, police say

The ex-president was also ‘fully aware’ of an alleged plan by elite soldiers to assassinate his successor, the 884-page report adds.

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UK lawmakers vote in favour of some of world’s strictest anti-smoking rules

If passed, the bill would stop anyone 15 or younger this year from ever buying cigarettes, and also make vapes less appealing.

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Trump team weighing direct talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, insiders say

Pyongyang has ignored four years of outreach by Biden and has been emboldened by a much closer relationship with Russia’s Putin.

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DHL cargo jet crash: flight recorders found in Lithuania amid safety and sabotage concerns

Authorities are examining the data to determine the cause of the deadly incident, probing possible sabotage links.

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Russia expels British diplomat amid espionage accusations and Ukraine conflict tensions

The envoy was accused of activities threatening Russia’s security, straining already tense relations between the countries.

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Zomato stirs debate in India over no-salary senior role with application fee

The US$24,000 application fee will be donated to charity in the first year and the successful candidate will get a salary in the second year.

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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific accused of mishandling cancelled flight in Bangkok

Post learns more than 200 passengers confined to plane for five hours, before being shuttled to hotel with their passports taken away.

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Philippines to host advanced US missile unit as China slams move to ‘heighten tensions’

The Philippine Army has confirmed the deployment, saying the plan is at its early planning stage.

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Trump’s China tariff rise to push Hong Kong manufacturers to leave mainland: experts

US president-elect’s plan to impose additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from China likely to hurt Hong Kong’s exports, experts also say.

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Hong Kong police arrest 24 people after raiding 2 underground casinos in Mong Kok

Officers seize HK$1.9 million in gambling chips, HK$20,000 in cash and four baccarat tables, police say.

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China calls for global supply chain cooperation amid turmoil, Trump tariff threats

Vice -President Han Zheng spoke on the opening day of the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, hours after Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3288146/china-calls-global-supply-chain-cooperation-amid-turmoil-trump-tariff-threats?utm_source=rss_feed


Malaysian singer Syura Badron’s husband suffers severe burns in gas cylinder blast

Syura said Muhammad Farizat Ismail was hospitalised with injuries to his face, legs and hands.

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Malaysia eyes Southeast Asia’s EV hub crown after Hyundai US$500 million investment

Trade-dependent Malaysia is seeking new partners and markets as tariffs from the US-China trade wars bite.

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Malaysia’s migrating nurses, Chinese ‘villains’ comment forces apology: 7 Asia highlights

From Malaysia facing a nursing crunch to AI-generated tourist attractions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3288128/malaysias-migrating-nurses-chinese-villains-comment-forces-apology-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s tech firms at the front of the queue for loans amid policy tilt

People’s Bank of China asks government ministries and major banks to accelerate loans to tech companies.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3288129/chinas-tech-firms-front-queue-loans-amid-policy-tilt?utm_source=rss_feed


Will South Korea heed Ukraine’s call for weapons aid amid Trump’s win, Russia warning?

A Ukrainian team is bringing a weapons wish list to Seoul but analysts say the Yoon administration is unlikely to swiftly approve the request.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3288118/will-south-korea-heed-ukraines-call-weapons-aid-amid-trumps-win-russia-warning?utm_source=rss_feed


Video of a robot leading a mass escape stokes laughs and fears over AI in China

A video of a robot inciting other robots to flee an exhibition hall has gone viral in China, but the reality is less scary than it looks.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3288056/video-robot-leading-mass-escape-stokes-laughs-and-fears-over-ai-china?utm_source=rss_feed


Amid talk of more US-China decoupling, second supply-chain expo offers trade opportunities

An elongation of critical supply chains bringing Chinese goods to the US is expected to be a boon for ‘made by China’ in third countries.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3288061/amid-talk-more-us-china-decoupling-second-supply-chain-expo-offers-trade-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed


Biden to attend Trump inauguration despite Trump skipping Biden’s own swearing-in

Biden has a made point of providing Trump with the smooth transition the Republican denied him. Trump refused to attend Biden’s inauguration.

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China’s multidecade dairy boom sours as population ages, sales slump

Sales of top dairy firms like China Mengniu and Inner Mongolia Yili fell between 9 and 13 per cent in the first half, S&P said.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3288053/chinas-multidecade-dairy-boom-sours-population-ages-sales-slump?utm_source=rss_feed


Denmark in talks with China over ship linked to cut undersea cables, foreign ministry says

The Yi Peng 3 has remained anchored in the Kattegat strait between Sweden and Denmark since Tuesday. China has denied any responsibility.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3288099/denmark-talks-china-over-ship-linked-cut-undersea-cables-foreign-ministry-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong is becoming hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say

In a letter, US lawmakers have asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to rethink ties with Hong Kong’s banking sector.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3288097/hong-kong-becoming-hub-financial-crime-us-lawmakers-say?utm_source=rss_feed


Outcry after Malaysian state issues public caning order under sharia law

Malaysia operates parallel civil and sharia legal systems, but critics argue authorities should not dictate people’s lives.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287992/outcry-after-malaysian-state-issues-public-caning-order-under-sharia-law?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Existential challenge’: South Korea hosts final round of global plastic treaty talks

Delegates from 175 countries gather in Busan for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287987/existential-challenge-south-korea-hosts-final-round-global-plastic-treaty-talks?utm_source=rss_feed


Russian plane catches fire after landing in Turkey, passengers and crew evacuated

The incident involved a Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by Russia’s Azimuth Airlines.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3287982/russian-plane-catches-fire-after-landing-turkey-passengers-and-crew-evacuated?utm_source=rss_feed


Earth bids farewell to temporary ‘mini moon’ that is possibly a chunk of actual moon

A 10-metre asteroid that was possibly ejected from the moon is departing its journey near Earth – but will return for a closer visit in January.

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Uruguay opposition leftist Yamandu Orsi wins presidential election

South American nation joins others around the world in rebuking the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3287955/uruguay-opposition-leftist-yamandu-orsi-wins-presidential-election?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai back in witness box for fourth day in trial

Defence team expected to further question Lai on articles and tweets he published on his social media account in 2020.

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Hong Kong studio to draw on panda economy with new character IP

AllRightsReserved says IP for pandas will be made freely available to Ocean Park and city government, but others will have to pay for rights.

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New coating can make China’s stealth aircraft invisible to anti-stealth radar: study

Chinese military scientists have achieved the impossible with a new stealth material that can defeat anti-stealth radar.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3287546/new-coating-can-make-chinas-stealth-aircraft-invisible-anti-stealth-radar-study?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong rental yields hit 12.5-year high on talent-scheme influx, lower rates

Analysts expect momentum to improve further in 2025 as more professionals enter the city and people keep putting off home purchases.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287897/hong-kong-rental-yields-hit-125-year-high-talent-scheme-influx-lower-rates?utm_source=rss_feed


HKUST can draw talent to Hong Kong for third medical school despite inexperience: adviser

Ex-Hospital Authority chairman Leong Che-hung says university’s strong research background in life sciences and AI also gives it competitive edge.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287904/hkust-can-draw-talent-hong-kong-third-medical-school-despite-inexperience-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed


UK government to make drink-spiking a stand-alone criminal offence

Reiterating vow to halve violence against women and girls, PM Keir Starmer said new offence will ‘send a clear signal that this is a crime’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3287950/uk-government-make-drink-spiking-stand-alone-criminal-offence?utm_source=rss_feed


Europe expert Cui Hongjian on why China, EU face worst-case scenario as Trump returns

Leading Chinese researcher on European studies and ex-diplomat says Beijing, Brussels and Washington may find themselves in a ‘triad game’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3287856/europe-expert-cui-hongjian-why-china-eu-face-worst-case-scenario-trump-returns?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese firms likely to boost M&A activity in response to Trump threats: analysts

‘More tariffs may mean that the globalisation of Chinese companies is going to get faster,’ Deloitte analyst says.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3287798/chinese-firms-likely-boost-ma-activity-response-trump-threats-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed


Man dies in river as Storm Bert causes flooding across the UK

Police said body found in Wales. Storm has brought more than 80 per cent of November’s average monthly rainfall in fewer than 48 hours.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3287945/man-dies-river-storm-bert-causes-flooding-across-uk?utm_source=rss_feed


Carbon monoxide poisoning: how to avoid it after Hong Kong family of 3 fall ill

Experts have warned that it is crucial to keep bathrooms with gas water heaters well ventilated even in cold weather.

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Amount of waste Hong Kong generates has peaked, environment minister says

City also threw out nearly 2 billion fewer plastic bags last year compared with 2022, official figures show.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287934/amount-waste-hong-kong-generates-has-peaked-environment-minister-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Ukraine losing ground in Russia’s Kursk, senior Kyiv military official says

Ukraine has lost over 40 per cent of the territory captured in Russia’s Kursk region as Russian forced mount waves of counter assaults.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3287925/ukraine-losing-ground-russias-kursk-says-senior-kyiv-military-official?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong Airlines flight to Japan diverted to Taipei after suspected fuel leak

Three hours into journey to Fukuoka, flight HX640 makes U-turn and lands at Taoyuan International Airport at around 1pm.

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6-hour suspension at Hong Kong side of mega bridge catches out 1,000 travellers

Cross-border services resumed after a six-hour suspension for a cycling test race for the 2025 National Games.

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Trump return to power in US may raise risk of escalation in South China Sea, analyst warns

Forum told that the lack of legally binding rules for air and sea encounters increases the danger, especially if US military activity increases.

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Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills tourists

Laotian authorities have promised a full investigation into the deaths of six tourists.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287911/laos-vows-justice-after-tainted-alcohol-kills-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed


2 Hong Kong men arrested for allegedly flying drones near visiting PLA warship

Police said two men, aged 35 and 18, were arrested at the China Merchants Wharf pier where amphibious assault ship Hainan is docked.

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Hong Kong’s Cathay, Singapore Airlines go head-to-head in battle for wealthy customers

Analysts warn that patrons could face rising airfares despite tussle for market share.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287902/hong-kongs-cathay-singapore-airlines-go-head-head-battle-wealthy-customers?utm_source=rss_feed


1 dead, 3 police wounded in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan

Authorities said investigations were ongoing and come amid tensions over Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott

The mines were listed as a World Heritage site in July after Japan and South Korea agreed to put aside some of their differences.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287898/japan-holds-sado-mines-memorial-despite-south-korean-boycott?utm_source=rss_feed


Uruguay’s election becomes a dead heat in the presidential run-off

A sedate electoral contest has suddenly turned into a close battle between the two candidates.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3287894/uruguays-election-becomes-dead-heat-presidential-run?utm_source=rss_feed


EV review: Geely’s Galaxy E5 is a good value and easy to live with – flirty AI aside

Smart-looking and fully featured, the SUV is a solid package, despite some range concerns with the test car and small annoyances.

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India’s killer smog is piling on the costs to citizens, the economy

Experts say the costs of India’s air pollution crisis to its economy is as much as 3 per cent of GDP.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287893/indias-killer-smog-piling-costs-citizens-economy?utm_source=rss_feed


Asia’s digital future hangs by a thread beneath the ocean waves

Public-private partnerships are essential to ensuring the security of undersea cables against attacks, data theft and espionage.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3287781/asias-digital-future-hangs-thread-beneath-ocean-waves?utm_source=rss_feed


Rival art houses Christie’s, Sotheby’s show off flashy new Hong Kong showrooms

The auction houses’ glammed up spaces are a reflection of their desire to change the way they conduct business.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287166/rival-art-houses-christies-sothebys-show-flashy-new-hong-kong-showrooms?utm_source=rss_feed


Have China’s plans for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier taken another step forward?

Recent reports saying a prototype reactor has been built in Sichuan ‘have clearly highlighted’ the country’s ambitions, one analyst said.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3287853/have-chinas-plans-nuclear-powered-aircraft-carrier-taken-another-step-forward?utm_source=rss_feed


World interest in ‘China EV’ zooms ahead, leaving ‘global warming’ in its wake

Google Trends data shows the world is more excited by the latest clean energy vehicles than the noble principles behind them.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3287672/world-interest-china-ev-zooms-ahead-leaving-global-warming-its-wake?utm_source=rss_feed


Australia climate protest forces ship to abort arrival at coal port

Port operators said they expected to maintain normal operations if police were able to manage the demonstrators.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287890/australia-climate-protest-forces-ship-abort-arrival-coal-port?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese film about Covid lockdown wins top prize in 2024 Golden Horse awards in Taiwan

Lou Ye’s An Unfinished Film, winner of best film and best director at Golden Horse awards, ‘the most special directing job’, director says.

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3287889/chinese-film-about-covid-lockdown-wins-top-prize-2024-golden-horse-awards-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed


Developing nations blast Cop29 climate deal as insufficient

Some hailed it as a good step forward, but delegates from poorer countries said it wasn’t enough to help them meet their goals.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3287888/developing-nations-blast-cop29-climate-deal-insufficient?utm_source=rss_feed


World in crisis needs more leaders to embrace China’s ‘big family’ vision

China’s collectivist world view isn’t about undermining individuality but about emphasising interdependence. The idea could reshape global governance.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3287287/world-crisis-needs-more-leaders-embrace-chinas-big-family-vision?utm_source=rss_feed


Canada apologises to Inuit communities for mass killing of sled dogs decades ago

The Canadian government admitted the policy deprived local Inuit communities of their livelihood and culture.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3287887/canada-apologises-inuit-communities-mass-killing-sled-dogs-decades-ago?utm_source=rss_feed


Iran plans to activate thousands of centrifuges after IAEA dispute

According to media reports, Tehran plans on installing the devices within the next 4 to 6 months.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3287886/iran-plans-activate-thousands-centrifuges-after-iaea-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed


Pearl in Beijing’s retail crown struggles to regain shine against China’s economic tide

Hongqiao Market has long been the go-to place for foreign tourists, but it old clients have yet to come back.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3287749/pearl-beijings-retail-crown-struggles-regain-shine-against-chinas-economic-tide?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese smartphone maker Oppo to boost Indonesian manufacturing in bet on Southeast Asia

Oppo already uses slightly more than the 35 per cent of local smartphone components required by Indonesian law, but it is looking to scale up.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3287743/chinese-smartphone-maker-oppo-boost-indonesian-manufacturing-bet-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed


China top influencer Li Ziqi angers fans with ‘hypocritical’ advice not to become KOLs

Li’s recent comeback video refurbishing grandma’s wardrobe with lacquer art gains 12 million followers on Douyin in a week.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3287544/china-top-influencer-li-ziqi-angers-fans-hypocritical-advice-not-become-kols?utm_source=rss_feed


Is Hong Kong’s system of assessing land demand broken and in need of reform? Experts weigh in

Professor Liu Pak-wai says geopolitical headwinds and integration with mainland China warrant reassessment of city’s land needs.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287872/hong-kongs-system-assessing-land-demand-broken-and-need-reform-experts-weigh?utm_source=rss_feed


Cop29 ends with US$300 billion deal on climate finance, saving talks from brink of collapse

But the agreed funding still falls far short of the trillions poor and vulnerable nations say they need to climate-proof their economies.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3287885/cop29-ends-us300-billion-deal-climate-finance-saving-talks-brink-collapse?utm_source=rss_feed


TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi sought Elon Musk’s input ahead of Trump takeover, report says

The two tech CEOS did not discuss specific measures to keep the Chinese-owned app running in the US, as a potential ban looms.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3287884/tiktok-ceo-chew-shou-zi-sought-elon-musks-input-ahead-trump-takeover-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump taps Brooke Rollins as agriculture chief, completing slate of proposed cabinet secretaries

Several spots that are traditionally cabinet-level remain, including US trade representative and head of the small business administration.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3287882/trump-taps-brooke-rollins-agriculture-chief-completing-slate-proposed-cabinet-secretaries?utm_source=rss_feed


Israeli strike on Beirut kills 11, injures dozens as diplomats push for ceasefire

An eight-storey building was struck with four missiles, including bunker-penetrating types designed to hit underground targets.

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Lee Hsien Loong to step down as PAP secretary general after 20 years at the helm

Tributes poured in on Saturday for Lee, after he handed over the prime minister position to his successor Lawrence Wong in May this year.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287868/lee-hsien-loong-step-down-pap-secretary-general-after-20-years-helm?utm_source=rss_feed


Pakistan sectarian violence kills 32, injures 47 amid ongoing Sunni-Shiite clashes

Retaliating for the killing of Shiite Muslims on Thursday, Shiite Muslims on Friday attacked businesses and homes owned by Sunni Muslims.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287863/pakistan-sectarian-violence-kills-32-injures-47-amid-ongoing-sunni-shiite-clashes?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Creating a bigger pie’: Hong Kong studio takes Kaws’ Companion on Swiss holiday

Art studio behind giant yellow ducks in Victoria Harbour says synergy of art, culture and tourism offers tremendous value that Hong Kong should further tap.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287860/creating-bigger-pie-hong-kong-studio-takes-kaws-companion-swiss-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s biggest Trump 2.0 threat would be changes led by Elon Musk, adviser warns

Greatest pressure to ‘come from changes within the US’, Zheng Yongnian says, urging China to expand opening up as a countermeasure.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3287847/chinas-biggest-trump-20-threat-would-be-changes-led-elon-musk-adviser-warns?utm_source=rss_feed


Cafe owned and run by women, for women, in Indonesia’s most conservative province, Aceh

‘Now is the time for change,’ says owner of cafe in conservative Aceh province, where running a coffee shop is seen as a man’s job.

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3287375/cafe-owned-and-run-women-women-indonesias-most-conservative-province-aceh?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong transgender woman slams HSBC for outing her with letter to employers

Christine Chu says HSBC sent letter to employer over ‘discrepancies’ in its records, despite receiving copy of Chu’s updated identity card.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3287850/hong-kong-transgender-woman-slams-hsbc-outing-her-letter-employers?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump ‘tariff tantrums’, Duterte assassination threat, Japan’s first-kiss crisis: 5 reads from This Week In Asia

Explore the impact of potential Trump tariffs on Southeast Asia, economic challenges in Malaysia, and more.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287848/trump-tariff-tantrums-duterte-assassination-threat-japans-first-kiss-crisis-5-reads-week-asia?utm_source=rss_feed


Are governments finally getting serious about climate finance?

The world still lacks an institution with the authority to enforce financial commitments, but policymakers are at least starting to realise the size of the problem.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3287489/are-governments-finally-getting-serious-about-climate-finance?utm_source=rss_feed


Senior managers at Hong Kong public hospitals to face salary freeze over medical blunders

Firing staff not an option for punitive action given public health sector’s manpower crunch, Hospital Authority chairman says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287844/senior-managers-hong-kong-public-hospitals-face-salary-freeze-over-medical-blunders?utm_source=rss_feed


Indonesia to return remaining Bali Nine drug smugglers to Australia

Two ringleaders of the group were executed in 2015, while one trafficker was released from prison and another died of cancer.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287843/indonesia-return-remaining-bali-nine-drug-smugglers-australia?utm_source=rss_feed


Why Philippines’ Marcos Jnr is openly showing ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

While shared values may underpin Marcos Jnr’s stance, observers say it could also indicate calculated deference to US influence in the region.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287809/why-philippines-marcos-jnr-openly-showing-unwavering-support-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed


Nvidia CEO vows to keep China presence, Tony Leung spills stardom secrets at uni event

Jensen Huang joins movie star Leung in receiving honorary doctorates from HKUST, with actor encouraging graduates to avoid ego and stay fresh.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287841/nvidia-ceo-vows-keep-china-presence-tony-leung-spills-stardom-secrets-uni-event?utm_source=rss_feed


Conductor Elim Chan on channelling Hong Kong’s can-do spirit, and her harshest critics

Chan, 38, back in her home city to conduct, talks about shaking up ‘dinosaur’ orchestras, women conductors and not messing up.

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3287832/conductor-elim-chan-channelling-hong-kongs-can-do-spirit-and-her-harshest-critics?utm_source=rss_feed


Croatia the latest nation to consider restricting short-term tourist rentals

With rents rising and a housing shortage, Croatia is taking steps to tax short-term holiday lets. Meanwhile, sustainable tourism gets a push.

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French father sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping teenage daughter

The man also had ‘total control’ over the victim and offered her up to strangers for sex.

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AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes on being ‘loyal to China’, Comac’s allure and Asean expansion

The Malaysian budget airline’s CEO talks fleet expansion, the rebound in travel demand and his retirement plans in a wide-ranging interview.

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Beheadings, rapes, torture: Myanmar’s junta unleashes violence on rebel-held areas

A UN expert said the situation was most ‘desperate and dangerous’ in Rakhine where thousands of people were threatened by starvation.

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US senator says Trump would laugh at Canada’s military spending, tells Trudeau to do more

Jim Risch said Ottawa’s pledge to meet Nato’s target by 2032 would get a ‘large guffaw’ from the US president-elect.

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Hong Kong can unlock Zimbabwe’s mining potential as an investment platform, envoy says

Consul General Ellias Mutamba adds his main task is raising awareness of his country, while playing down concerns about instability.

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Japanese teens’ first kiss rate drops amid disinterest in romance, sparking demographic fears

A study finds a decline in first kisses among Japanese high school students, raising concerns about the country’s low birth rate.

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How will Donald Trump handle Taiwan? Beijing sees hawkish signs as analysts are divided

Some say he could use self-ruled island as bargaining chip for economic concessions while others rule that out, citing political pushback.

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2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death at Canada-US border

Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand took part in a scheme to bring Jagdish Patel, his wife and 2 children into the US during a blizzard.

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Sentencing in Donald Trump hush money case delayed indefinitely

Judge Juan Merchan also gave the US president-elect permission to try and have his conviction on 34 felony counts thrown out.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred

Former media boss tells court he had capitalised on ‘anti-China sentiments’ during the pandemic to boost his US readership.

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Cop29 draft deal proposes rich nations give US$250 bn in climate finance

Delegates from nearly 200 nations eagerly awaited Cop29 host Azerbaijan’s new proposal after two weeks of fraught bargaining.

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Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong set for first China trip since stepping down as prime minister

Lee, now a senior minister, was one of China’s most frequently visiting foreign leaders during his 20 years at the helm from 2004.

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‘It’s painful’: newest North Korean weapon against the South is blood-curdling noise

South Korea’s border island of Ganghwa has been bombarded with blood-curdling sounds almost daily since July 2024.

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Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges

With no access to shops or equipment, they often use discarded boards or resin and glue to make their own.

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China to revive visa-free scheme for short-stay visitors from Japan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces decision on Friday.

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Hong Kong charity wants more access for wheelchair users in city and in nature

Parks and Trails works with wheelchair users to identify wheelchair-friendly trails and Operation Santa Claus funding will help it expand programme.

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Hong Kong customs seizes HK$32 million of bird’s nests in largest land haul

Truck stopped at Lok Ma Chau crossing and inspected after X-ray shows boxes of delicacy hidden among video game consoles.

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China’s a long way from reaching this year’s space launch target

Nearly half of the planned 100 missions have yet to take place, with one rocket engineer saying that lofty goal was ‘never possible’.

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As Malaysia’s Sabah faces new bribery case, will it pay dividends for power seekers?

A whistle-blower has alleged corruption involving a ‘top leader’, prompting Chief Minister Hajiji Noor to dismiss speculation about his role.

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Visa denials under Trump could be an opportunity for Hong Kong

Hong Kong can attract talent disillusioned by US immigration rules but policymakers must act fast to promote what the city has to offer.

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