Bitcoin breaks US$89,000 for the first time on Trump crypto boom

The largest token has jumped about 30 per cent since the US election, as traders weigh whether there is still room to chase.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3286142/bitcoin-breaks-us89000-first-time-trump-crypto-boom?utm_source=rss_feed


Elon Musk’s PAC ‘spent an estimated US$200 million’ to help elect Trump

A source close to the matter said the billionaire provided the vast majority of money to America PAC, which focused on first-time voters.

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North Korea ratifies defence treaty with Russia, state media reports

Pact seals deepening security cooperation between the nations as North Korea becomes one of most vocal backers of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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China’s Chancay, Peru port project

The Chinese-funded megaport in Chancay, Peru, may reshape Pacific trade, but has also made the United States uneasy. This two-part series looks at the development of the project, its impact on global trade, its social cost and the implications for the whole of the South American continent.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/series/3286131/chinas-chancay-peru-port-project?utm_source=rss_feed


Church of England leader Justin Welby urged to quit over child abuse cover-up

Report said it was unlikely Welby had no knowledge of concerns about John Smyth, responsible for abuse of at least 115 boys and young men.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3286124/church-england-leader-justin-welby-urged-quit-over-child-abuse-cover?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese firms get unlikely boost from Trump election as merchandise orders soar

Donald Trump’s election has, contrary to expectation, stimulated one area of the Chinese economy – firms sending Trump merchandise abroad.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3286076/chinese-firms-get-unlikely-boost-trump-election-merchandise-orders-soar?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump 2.0 is likely to be worse for China and the global economy

While Trump’s rhetoric and policy sometimes diverge, this time around there may be more reason to take him literally.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3285939/trump-20-likely-be-worse-china-and-global-economy?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong schools to host education fair next month to attract mainland Chinese students

Some sector leaders also stress enrolment applicants will be assessed using the same criteria amid concerns over increased competition.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3286106/hong-kong-schools-host-education-fair-next-month-attract-mainland-chinese-students?utm_source=rss_feed


Fraudster claims to be Hong Kong deputy police chief demanding pay off as scammers grow more brazen

Criminal tactics evolving, force says as it reveals 734 reports of scammers posing as officers in first nine months of year, an increase of 8.1 per cent.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286104/fraudster-claims-be-hong-kong-deputy-police-chief-demanding-pay-scammers-grow-more-brazen?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s ‘AI Tiger’ Zhipu in race to bring enhanced features to video-generation apps

The updated version of Ying will be able to generate 10-seconds long 4K high-definition video clips at 60 frames per second, Zhipu says.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3286055/chinas-ai-tiger-zhipu-race-bring-enhanced-features-video-generation-apps?utm_source=rss_feed


1 in 3 Hongkongers want to move abroad despite city’s improved liveability: poll

Chinese University of Hong Kong says the result mirrors last year’s findings.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286079/1-3-hongkongers-want-move-abroad-despite-citys-improved-liveability-poll?utm_source=rss_feed


Swedish businessman jailed for 7 years for raping domestic helper in Hong Kong flat

Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, 36, was earlier found guilty of two charges in connection with sexually assaulting his helper on the night of October 27, 2022.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286080/swedish-businessman-jailed-7-years-raping-domestic-helper-hong-kong-flat?utm_source=rss_feed


US-sanctioned Moore Threads, China’s AI chip unicorn, moves closer to possible IPO

The GPU and AI-accelerator start-up, founded by an Nvidia veteran, has become a joint-stock company after fresh investments.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3286061/us-sanctioned-moore-threads-chinas-ai-chip-unicorn-moves-closer-possible-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed


From Gaza to Malaysia: a Taiwanese surgeon recounts the horrors of Israel’s war

Wu Yi Chu wasn’t prepared for the profound suffering he witnessed while working in Gaza. But he’s still preparing to return.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3286013/gaza-malaysia-taiwanese-surgeon-recounts-horrors-israels-war?utm_source=rss_feed


Investors look past Beijing’s debt clean-up plan as minister pledges more proactive policy

A number of market participants say there is reason to believe that more economic relief is on the way.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3286009/investors-look-past-beijings-debt-clean-plan-minister-pledges-more-proactive-policy?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong, China stocks slide as Beijing policy move disappoints amid tariff worries

Sentiment suffers with prospect of tariffs, slower global growth, rising inflation and potentially fewer Fed rate cuts, say Nomura analysts.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3285996/hong-kong-china-stocks-slide-beijing-policy-move-disappoints-amid-tariff-worries?utm_source=rss_feed


One of Beijing’s top ‘financial minds’ set to join Hong Kong liaison office: sources

Qi Bin, vice-president and deputy chief investment officer at Beijing’s sovereign wealth fund, is expected to arrive in Hong Kong this week.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3285963/one-beijings-top-financial-minds-set-join-hong-kong-liaison-office-sources?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong residential property prices to rebound next year, though unsold inventory looms

‘We expect Hong Kong home prices to be up 5 per cent in 2025,’ says Praveen Choudhary of Morgan Stanley.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3285948/hong-kong-residential-property-prices-rebound-next-year-though-unsold-inventory-looms?utm_source=rss_feed


India’s top 2 airlines vie for each other’s customers: ‘it’s a long-term game’

Market leader IndiGo is dipping its toe into business-class travel, as Air India completes its merger with Singapore Airlines-owned Vistara.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3285992/indias-top-2-airlines-vie-each-others-customers-its-long-term-game?utm_source=rss_feed


From fighter jets to attack drones, China’s biggest air show is about to open in Zhuhai

The J-35A stealth fighter will make its debut at the biennial event, along with the HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285829/fighter-jets-attack-drones-chinas-biggest-air-show-about-open-zhuhai?utm_source=rss_feed


South China Sea: new Philippine laws that sparked Beijing’s fury to ‘stress’ foreign ships

Analysts say the Maritime Zones Act and Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act don’t expand Manila’s claims in the waterway, but China is unconvinced.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285908/south-china-sea-new-philippine-laws-sparked-beijings-fury-stress-foreign-ships?utm_source=rss_feed


Is Trump election good or bad for Chinese property investors in the US? It’s a mixed bag

Trump tax cuts, tariffs will keep interest rates high, but current owners will benefit from his presidency.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3285844/trump-election-good-or-bad-chinese-property-investors-us-its-mixed-bag?utm_source=rss_feed


One dead, 16 injured in shooting at Alabama university

Shooting happened as the historically black university’s 100th Homecoming Week was winding down. No arrests were immediately announced.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285989/one-dead-16-injured-shooting-alabama-university?utm_source=rss_feed


Haiti replaces prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process

Transitionary council fired Garry Conille and replaced him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman previously considered for the job.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3285988/haiti-replaces-prime-minister-marking-more-turmoil-its-democratic-transition-process?utm_source=rss_feed


Eastern Cuba rocked by earthquake of magnitude 6.8

About an hour earlier, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 was measured nearby, US Geological Survey said.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3285985/eastern-cuba-rocked-earthquake-magnitude-68?utm_source=rss_feed


Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak

Netanyahu said he and Trump ‘see eye-to-eye regarding the Iranian threat’. Israeli President Herzog is expected to meet Biden on Tuesday.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3285984/israeli-strikes-kill-dozens-lebanon-and-northern-gaza-while-netanyahu-and-trump-speak?utm_source=rss_feed


Dutch police arrest dozens at pro-Palestinian rally in Amsterdam after football unrest

After clashes with Israeli football fans, hundreds of protesters gathered in capital’s Dam Square chanting ‘Amsterdam says no to genocide’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3285981/dutch-police-arrest-dozens-pro-palestinian-rally-amsterdam-after-football-unrest?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong tycoons should take lead in reinventing city, senior Beijing official says

‘Today’s world is not yesterday’s world, and Hong Kong cannot rely solely on its traditional advantages by relying on just one trick,’ Xia Baolong says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3285979/hong-kong-tycoons-should-take-lead-reinventing-city-senior-beijing-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Philippines to evacuate 2,500 villages ahead of Severe Storm Toraji

Nearly 700,000 people are still sheltering after their homes were destroyed by tropical cyclones Trami, Kong-rey and Yinxing.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285966/philippines-evacuate-2500-villages-ahead-severe-storm-toraji?utm_source=rss_feed


Ukraine attacks Moscow with 34 drones, biggest strike on the Russian capital

Flights were diverted from three of the city’s major airports, and the drones injured one person in what Russia has called a ‘terrorist attack’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3285962/ukraine-attacks-moscow-34-drones-biggest-strike-russian-capital?utm_source=rss_feed


Indonesia’s President Subianto calls for collaboration with China before US trip

The new leader reiterated Indonesia’s non-alignment after signing US$10 billion in new deals in Beijing, now bound for talks in Washington.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285960/indonesias-president-subianto-calls-collaboration-china-us-trip?utm_source=rss_feed


Meet the small band of dinosaur experts who are pushing palaeontology forward in Hong Kong

The local discovery of dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong thrust Michael Pittman into the spotlight but few are aware of the contributions he and others have made to the field.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3285956/meet-small-band-dinosaur-experts-who-are-pushing-palaeontology-forward-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed


Under Trump, the US will forfeit the global clean tech race to China

As a climate crisis denier ascends to the American presidency, the green technology momentum is picking up in China and around the world.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3285811/under-trump-us-will-forfeit-global-clean-tech-race-china?utm_source=rss_feed


Don’t threaten Hong Kong’s rule of law if you want close ties, Paul Lam says after Trump win

Justice minister weighs in on ‘absurd’ requests from Hong Kong-based US representatives and Donald Trump’s vow over jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3285951/dont-threaten-hong-kongs-rule-law-if-you-want-close-ties-paul-lam-says-after-trump-win?utm_source=rss_feed


Another 17 firms to set up offices in Hong Kong under push to develop I&T sector

Financial Secretary Paul Chan also says city will need to be fully prepared for effects on global economy brought about by US presidential election.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3285947/another-17-firms-set-offices-hong-kong-under-push-develop-it-sector?utm_source=rss_feed


No room for Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley in Trump 2.0 White House

Mike Pompeo, earlier seen as a likely contender for defence chief, and Nikki Haley are both known for their confrontational stance on China.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285943/no-room-mike-pompeo-nikki-haley-trump-20-white-house?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong man dies after suspected assault in Tuen Mun, with murder probe launched

While cause of death has yet to be confirmed, an arrest has been made, source says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285940/hong-kong-man-dies-after-suspected-assault-tuen-mun-murder-probe-launched?utm_source=rss_feed


Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds

Warnings for residents in Ventura County in Southern California have been downgraded.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285942/firefighters-advance-destructive-blaze-california-aided-slower-winds?utm_source=rss_feed


For Malaysia’s Muslim ‘pawrents’, halal pet food is a must – in Indonesia and Thailand too

Southeast Asia’s growing cohort of Muslim pet owners are prioritising halal options for their beloved ‘fur babies’.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3285812/malaysias-muslim-pawrents-halal-pet-food-must-indonesia-and-thailand-too?utm_source=rss_feed


Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism

While Bali’s residents acknowledge the importance of tourism, many worry the influx of travellers is damaging the resort island.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285937/balinese-hope-construction-freeze-can-tame-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump wins Arizona, sweeping all 7 battleground states: Edison Research

The US president-elect had been projected to complete his decisive win in all the key swing states.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3285933/trump-wins-arizona-sweeping-all-seven-battleground-states-edison-research?utm_source=rss_feed


South Korea’s battered child adoption industry left many in limbo for decades

Ahn Andersen is one of many adoptees who have spent decades searching for their Korean roots, facing roadblocks from adoption agencies and government bodies.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3285729/south-koreas-battered-child-adoption-industry-left-many-limbo-decades?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong Observatory lowers typhoon signal to T1 as Yinxing gradually moves away

Yinxing is estimated to be about 400km south-southwest of the city.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3285932/hong-kong-observatory-lowers-typhoon-signal-t1-yinxing-gradually-moves-away?utm_source=rss_feed


Egyptians exhume the dead as historic cemetery razed

Egypt’s government says the plan is necessary to build new housing as Cairo grapples with congestion and a growing population.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3285931/egyptians-exhume-dead-historic-cemetery-razed?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese women wore tank tops, transparent outfits 800 years, Song dynasty find suggests

Digital reconstruction of treasure trove found in Song dynasty tomb reveals forward-thinking fashion of the day, according to scientists.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3285516/chinese-women-wore-tank-tops-transparent-outfits-800-years-song-dynasty-find-suggests?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump adviser says priority in Ukraine is ‘realistic’ peace: ‘Crimea is gone’

Retaking territory occupied by Russia is not a focus for the new US administration, Republican strategist Bryan Lanza says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3285925/trump-adviser-says-priority-ukraine-realistic-peace-crimea-gone?utm_source=rss_feed


Jilted bride must give back US$70,000 Tiffany engagement ring, US court says

He thought she cheated and she said she didn’t, but the judges ruled that it doesn’t matter who was to blame for the end of the relationship.

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Port of entry: Peru’s Chinese-built megaproject is poised to reshape Pacific trade

The Chancay port will be one of South America’s largest belt and road successes, though it has raised local concerns about the costs of growth.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3285858/port-entry-perus-chinese-built-megaproject-poised-reshape-pacific-trade?utm_source=rss_feed


Qatar drops out of Israel-Gaza talks, warns Hamas over Doha office

It will not return as a mediator until both sides show ‘a sincere willingness to return to the negotiating table’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3285923/qatar-drops-out-israel-gaza-talks-warns-hamas-over-doha-office?utm_source=rss_feed


Priest stabbed during mass in Singapore, attacker arrested

Police said they did not think the attack was an attack of terrorism, while the priest was sent to hospital in ‘stable condition’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285922/priest-stabbed-during-mass-singapore-attacker-arrested?utm_source=rss_feed


Amazon’s sustainable giant fish catch threatened by severe drought

Two years of drought has fishermen and indigenous communities requesting government aid, in what is being called a matter of climate justice.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3285912/amazons-sustainable-giant-fish-catch-threatened-severe-drought?utm_source=rss_feed


Walk this way? Why Hong Kong’s MTR Corp is targeting escalator etiquette

Some residents are putting their foot down over call to do away with transport tradition and stand still on both sides of escalators.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3285909/walk-way-why-hong-kongs-mtr-corp-targeting-escalator-etiquette?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese leader Xi Jinping gives moon dust to visiting Italian President Sergio Mattarella

The lunar samples, collected by the Chang’e-5 probe, follow similar gifts to the French and Russian presidents.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285899/chinese-leader-xi-jinping-gives-moon-dust-visiting-italian-president-sergio-mattarella?utm_source=rss_feed


Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews ash days after a deadly eruption

Activity at the volcano on the remote island of Flores, in East Nusa Tenggara province, has increased since Monday’s initial eruption.

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Hypefest draws crowds and vendors in Hong Kong debut despite typhoon threat

Organisers are expecting 30,000 attendees for the two-day music festival along Central Harbourfront.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3285895/hypefest-draws-crowds-and-vendors-hong-kong-debut-despite-typhoon-threat?utm_source=rss_feed


China, US militaries hold fresh talks to manage risks as South China Sea tensions grow

Talks on operational interactions and best air and maritime safety practices aim to ‘clarify intent’ and reduce risks, according to the US.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285896/china-us-militaries-hold-fresh-talks-manage-risks-south-china-sea-tensions-grow?utm_source=rss_feed


Jollibee should tap Tim Ho Wan founders’ expertise, says businessman who grew Hong Kong brand in Asia

Robert Chua looks back over his career in Hong Kong, including time at TVB, and reveals mixed emotions over Jollibee’s acquisition of dim sum chain.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3285892/jollibee-should-tap-tim-ho-wan-founders-expertise-says-businessman-who-grew-hong-kong-brand-asia?utm_source=rss_feed


Beekeeper in Ethiopia rebuilds after civil war, hoping to restore white honey production

Tigray in Ethiopia is famous for its creamy white honey, but civil war destroyed half its beehives. Its beekeepers are still recovering.

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3285719/beekeeper-ethiopia-rebuilds-after-civil-war-hoping-restore-white-honey-production?utm_source=rss_feed


Welcoming Chinese visitors: can Nepal cash in on Beijing’s tourism campaign?

Nepal should introduce more incentives and use Chinese social media platforms to promote itself to bring in visitors, industry players say.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3285748/welcoming-chinese-visitors-can-nepal-cash-beijings-tourism-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed


Europe seeks ‘normal, fair’ China trade ties in wake of Trump win: EU envoy Jorge Toledo

The EU is increasingly anxious about incoming US president Donald Trump’s cross-Atlantic moves, while its trade row with China has deepened.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285887/europe-seeks-normal-fair-china-trade-ties-wake-trump-win-eu-envoy-jorge-toledo?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong second-generation tycoons brave the sea to restore oysters, improve water quality

Eight embark on 45km swim journey on Saturday, despite the No 1 typhoon signal, to raise funds for the Nature Conservancy’s oyster restoration programme.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3285885/hong-kong-second-generation-tycoons-brave-sea-restore-oysters-improve-water-quality?utm_source=rss_feed


North Korea’s GPS jamming attacks disrupt flights, ships in Seoul

The South’s military warned vessels and aircraft operating in the Yellow Sea to be cautious, urging Pyongyang to cease its provocations.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3285879/north-koreas-gps-jamming-attacks-disrupt-flights-ships-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s inflation edges up in October, but pressure remains despite monetary easing

Consumer prices in China nudged higher in October, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 25th month in a row.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3285877/chinas-inflation-edges-october-pressure-remains-despite-monetary-easing?utm_source=rss_feed


Super Typhoon Yinxing: Hong Kong Observatory to issue T3 signal between 3pm and 6pm

‘Local winds are expected to strengthen later [on Saturday] with winds on high ground occasionally reaching gales,’ forecaster says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3285873/super-typhoon-yinxing-hong-kong-observatory-issue-t3-signal-between-3pm-and-6pm?utm_source=rss_feed


Man arrested after 9 people stabbed over 2 days in Seattle’s Chinatown

Four victims were taken to hospital for treatment where they remain in critical condition.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285872/man-arrested-after-9-people-stabbed-over-2-days-seattles-chinatown?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Heartbroken’ Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia show over unsafe staging

The pop star said ‘it truly pains me that we cannot perform for you all, especially after such a long time since my last performance in Jakarta’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285871/heartbroken-dua-lipa-cancels-indonesia-show-over-unsafe-staging?utm_source=rss_feed


Tokyo want the world’s biggest fountain. Will it make a splash or be a US$17 million flop?

The cherry blossom-shaped fountain planned for Tokyo’s Odaiba Marine Park district has divided residents over its cost and potential economic benefits.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285823/tokyo-want-worlds-biggest-fountain-will-it-make-splash-or-be-us17-million-flop?utm_source=rss_feed


Scholars debunk myth of Roman settlement in China after DNA tests, doubt still draws tourists

Roman culture intrigues China, inspiring TV dramas, novels about a legion’s journey to the East.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3285610/scholars-debunk-myth-roman-settlement-china-after-dna-tests-doubt-still-draws-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed


As Trump returns, Asia prepares to pay the price for reprise of ‘America First’ policy

Trade, US support in the region and climate issues in the balance as Trump looks to advance US interests ‘with additional gusto’, analysts say.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285870/trump-returns-asia-prepares-pay-price-reprise-america-first-policy?utm_source=rss_feed


How should Indo-Pacific leaders deal with Trump 2.0? Analysts suggest getting personal

Shinzo Abe, Japanese prime minister during Trump’s first term, is cited as an example of how to work with the US president-elect.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285866/how-should-indo-pacific-leaders-deal-trump-20-analysts-suggest-getting-personal?utm_source=rss_feed


US lawmakers eye China technology as they target semiconductor equipment makers

Key House committee asks five American, Dutch and Japanese companies to detail their sales volume and customer base on the mainland.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3285863/us-lawmakers-eye-china-technology-they-target-semiconductor-equipment-makers?utm_source=rss_feed


US allows contractors to fix Pentagon-supplied weapons in Ukraine, in major shift

Kyiv previously had to move US-provided arms out of the country for heavy repair or rely on videoconferencing and other creative solutions.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3285862/us-allows-contractors-fix-pentagon-supplied-weapons-ukraine-major-shift?utm_source=rss_feed


China unveils debt-relief plan, keeping further stimulus ammo in reserve arsenal

Week-long NPC Standing Committee meeting ends with mostly forward-looking plans to right China’s economic ship.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3285854/china-unveils-debt-relief-plan-keeping-further-stimulus-ammo-reserve-arsenal?utm_source=rss_feed


4 arrested after man who reported being chased fell to his death in Hong Kong

Victim called police saying he was being attacked and chased before he fell off commercial building in Mong Kok.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285851/4-arrested-after-man-who-reported-being-chased-fell-his-death-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed


US-China ties in ‘more challenging place’ after Trump win: Singapore’s PM Wong

The two major powers have ‘consequential decisions’ that they will have to make with consequences on the future global order.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285843/us-china-ties-more-challenging-place-after-trump-win-singapores-pm-wong?utm_source=rss_feed


How Republicans turned economics into a vote-winner

Despite sounding the alarm on Trump’s fiscal policies, Harris’ campaign was unable to reach enough Americans struggling to make ends meet.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3285699/how-republicans-turned-economics-vote-winner?utm_source=rss_feed


Philippines’ GCash not rushing to launch IPO due to strong financial position: chairman

Ernest Cu, chairman of the Philippine mobile payments giant, says the initial public offering ‘should be ready very shortly’.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3285758/philippines-gcash-not-rushing-launch-ipo-due-strong-financial-position-chairman?utm_source=rss_feed


2 teens arrested after Singaporean student stabbed to death in Brussels

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

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285722/2-teens-arrested-after-singaporean-student-stabbed-death-brussels?utm_source=rss_feed


Malaysians outraged after Israeli drone strike injures 6 soldiers in Lebanon

Some demanded the government withdraw the peacekeeping troops from Lebanon after a convoy came under attack in Saida.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285704/malaysians-outraged-after-israeli-drone-strike-injures-6-soldiers-lebanon?utm_source=rss_feed


Wildfire near Los Angeles burns dozens of homes, thousands of people told to flee

California governor declares emergency in Ventura County as Mountain Fire ravages more than 130 homes.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285689/wildfire-near-los-angeles-burns-dozens-homes-thousands-people-told-flee?utm_source=rss_feed


Swiss university to restrict Chinese applicants, Trump’s victory: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From ‘discriminatory’ move by a Swiss university to Malaysia’s disappearing girls, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3285553/swiss-university-restrict-chinese-applicants-trumps-victory-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed


China to stick with ‘around 5%’ GDP target in 2025 despite Trump tariff threat: economist

US President-elect Donald Trump has said he would impose a 60 per cent tariff on Chinese goods.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3285676/china-stick-around-5-gdp-target-2025-despite-trump-tariff-threat-economist?utm_source=rss_feed


China, US officials set to discuss climate change amid fears over Donald Trump’s policies

Ahead of Cop 29 in Azerbaijan, policymakers fret that the once and future president could stall efforts to cut greenhouse-gas emissions.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285663/china-us-officials-set-discuss-climate-change-amid-fears-over-donald-trumps-policies?utm_source=rss_feed


US Federal Reserve shrugs off political uncertainty, eases rates with quarter-point cut

Fed chairman Jerome Powell is expected to be questioned on Thursday about economic impact of Trump’s US election victory.

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Putin, after Trump win, says a struggle for a new world order is under way

‘Former structure of the world is irrevocably disappearing ... a serious, irreconcilable struggle is unfolding’ to form new one, Putin said.

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US inflation ‘inevitable’ under new China trade war despite Trump’s vow to tame prices

President-elect Donald Trump vowed to ‘end inflation’ in the US, but has also suggested new tariffs on imports from China.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3285606/us-inflation-inevitable-under-new-china-trade-war-despite-trumps-vow-tame-prices?utm_source=rss_feed


China, US can find common ground in agriculture trade, official says

Although Donald Trump’s re-election likely means rocky US-China trade, a US official has named agriculture as one area of cooperation.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3285604/china-us-can-find-common-ground-agriculture-trade-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed


South Korea’s Yoon apologises for first lady’s ‘indiscreet’ actions, controversies

He will also appoint a special inspector general to oversee the misconduct of individuals close to the president.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3285596/south-koreas-yoon-apologises-first-ladys-indiscreet-actions-controversies?utm_source=rss_feed


Extreme anti-China measures under Trump would widen US democratic deficit

Under a broadened definition of national security, presidential actions have been taken that would have been unimaginable only a decade ago.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3285533/extreme-anti-china-measures-under-trump-would-widen-us-democratic-deficit?utm_source=rss_feed


‘The most mysterious song on the internet’ tracked to German band and they’re overwhelmed

The hunt for the title of a song uploaded to the internet in 2007 ended this week. Now band behind ‘Subways of Your Mind’ want to reissue it.

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3285531/most-mysterious-song-internet-tracked-german-band-and-theyre-overwhelmed?utm_source=rss_feed


How Trump beat expectations for a stunning 2024 US election victory

Trump outperformed what he did in 2020 while Harris failed to do as well as Biden did in winning the presidency four years ago.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285573/how-trump-beat-expectations-stunning-2024-us-election-victory?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s exports rose 12.7% in October, fastest growth since July 2022

China’s exports rose by 12.7 per cent in October, at a time Beijing is eager for trade to help meet the annual economic growth target.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3285529/chinas-exports-rose-127-october-fastest-growth-july-2022?utm_source=rss_feed


Thailand’s tourist arrivals could exceed pre-pandemic levels next year

Agoda said visa waiver schemes and the country’s popularity among repeat visitors to boost the tourism-reliant economy.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285515/thailands-tourist-arrivals-could-exceed-pre-pandemic-levels-next-year?utm_source=rss_feed


From chip war to TikTok ban: what tech can expect from the return of Donald Trump

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, tech companies are bracing for a revamp of tech policies imposed by Joe Biden.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3285517/chip-war-tiktok-ban-what-tech-can-expect-return-donald-trump?utm_source=rss_feed


Fasting? Why skipping dinner might be better than not eating breakfast

A Chinese study has found that missing a morning meal can exacerbate the development of heart disease.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3285374/fasting-why-skipping-dinner-might-be-better-not-eating-breakfast?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump win makes balancing act between China and US even trickier for developing countries

The pledge to put 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese exports will have a major impact on economic decision-making across different continents.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285471/trump-win-makes-balancing-act-between-china-and-us-even-trickier-developing-countries?utm_source=rss_feed


Mexican leader ‘convinced’ US ties will stay positive after Donald Trump’s election win

But Chinese investments in country such as electric-vehicle factories plus looming changes to a key free-trade deal could complicate matters.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3285495/mexican-leader-convinced-us-ties-will-stay-positive-after-donald-trumps-election-win?utm_source=rss_feed


Israel’s Netanyahu discusses ‘Iranian threat’ with Trump

Tehran-backed Hezbollah says its militants are ready to fight Israel, and the US election result will have no bearing on the war in Lebanon.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3285494/israels-netanyahu-discusses-iranian-threat-trump?utm_source=rss_feed


Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump to concede US presidential election

In a bitter footnote for the sitting US vice-president, she is expected to oversee Congress’ certification of her Republican rival’s victory.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3285493/kamala-harris-calls-donald-trump-concede-us-presidential-election?utm_source=rss_feed


EU has wish list for Trump, but support for his tough China agenda will be expected

In Brussels, there is an expectation that the US election result could usher in a shifting balance of power in Europe.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3285492/eu-has-wish-list-trump-support-his-tough-china-agenda-will-be-expected?utm_source=rss_feed


Senior Hong Kong police officer suspended from duty after alleged indecent assault

Senior superintendent, 49, arrested on Tuesday and later released on bail.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285489/senior-hong-kong-police-officer-suspended-duty-after-alleged-indecent-assault?utm_source=rss_feed


Stocks, bitcoin soar after Trump’s victory, while inflation worries rise; Dow surges 1,200

However, concerns about inflation and higher interest rates emerged, leading to a decline in Treasury bond prices and European stock markets.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3285485/stocks-bitcoin-soar-after-trumps-victory-while-inflation-worries-rise-dow-surges-1200?utm_source=rss_feed


Man accused of spiking woman’s drink at Hong Kong bar fired by 2 Singapore-based firms

Woman takes to social media to accuse man of spiking her drink, saying she was only saved by timely intervention of waitress.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285484/man-accused-spiking-womans-drink-hong-kong-bar-fired-2-singapore-based-firms?utm_source=rss_feed


275 people arrested in Hong Kong over faking traffic accidents, papers to claim handouts

Staged accidents include bus crash arranged by crime syndicate to collect money from government fund for victims.

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‘Disaster’: Trump’s political comeback stirs fresh anxiety in Europe, Ukraine

Reactions to election outcome range from ‘new beginning’ to despair as leaders consider how to deal with Trump’s return.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285476/disaster-trumps-political-comeback-stirs-fresh-anxiety-europe-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed


How Trump’s election win brings his criminal cases to halt and shapes future legal battles

While Trump cannot influence the New York hush money or Georgia election interference cases directly, he can fire the special counsel Jack Smith.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3285477/how-trumps-election-win-brings-his-criminal-cases-halt-and-shapes-future-legal-battles?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s John Lee confident over Shanghai ties, says focus on economy not politics

Chief executive wraps up three-day visit to mainland China for world-leading expo, with deals signed to bring more companies to city.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3285465/hong-kongs-john-lee-confident-over-shanghai-ties-says-focus-economy-not-politics?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post wins 4 prizes at top Asian media awards

Post’s awards include gold for ‘best newspaper infographics’ category for report exposing extent of unauthorised structures at luxury estates.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3285464/hong-kongs-south-china-morning-post-wins-4-prizes-top-asian-media-awards?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese AI chip start-up Biren sees performance boost by teaming with Tencent-backed firm

US-blacklisted chipmaker Biren says team-up with Tencent-backed Infinigence AI led to a 100 per cent improvement in GPU training capacity.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3285451/chinese-ai-chip-start-biren-sees-performance-boost-teaming-tencent-backed-firm?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s income, job woes still weigh heavy as consumption campaign targets 5 key cites

Events will take place in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing in November to coincide with China’s annual Singles’ Day event.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3285419/chinas-income-job-woes-still-weigh-heavy-consumption-campaign-targets-5-key-cites?utm_source=rss_feed


It’s Trump! Taut race ends with former president returning to White House

Trump wins key state of Wisconsin, bringing him to 277 electoral votes and a second term in the White House.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285460/its-trump-taut-race-ends-former-president-returning-white-house?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong to roll out free HPV vaccinations to young women to prevent cervical cancer

Two-year scheme aims to provide catch-up jabs for 190,000 people born between 2004 and 2008 who were left out of main vaccination round.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3285459/hong-kong-roll-out-free-hpv-vaccinations-young-women-prevent-cervical-cancer?utm_source=rss_feed


Malaysia’s Kelantan wants 100km wall along Thai border to combat smuggling, illegal entry

Proposal comes after young Malaysian revellers found to have been covertly entering southern Thailand via a Kelantan border town.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285457/malaysias-kelantan-wants-100km-wall-along-thai-border-combat-smuggling-illegal-entry?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong Paralympic gold medallist slams restaurant for denying entry over wheelchair

Ho Yuen-kei won a gold medal in the Women’s Individual BC3 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in September.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3285441/hong-kong-paralympic-gold-medallist-slams-restaurant-denying-entry-over-wheelchair?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong must improve treatment of ‘political prisoners’ to enjoy better US ties: envoy

US diplomat Gregory May also says he expects America’s approach to Hong Kong to remain the same regardless of who wins US presidential poll.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3285412/hong-kong-must-improve-treatment-political-prisoners-enjoy-better-us-ties-envoy?utm_source=rss_feed


Singapore’s Pritam Singh trial: questioning of opposition leader sparks courtroom drama

At one point, Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was asked by Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock whether he was ‘an honest person’.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285402/singapores-pritam-singh-trial-questioning-opposition-leader-sparks-courtroom-drama?utm_source=rss_feed


In a wary Middle East, gloom is the only certainty after the US election

As Israel-Gaza war drags on and US-Iran relations hit new lows, weary residents hold little hope for peaceful future no matter who the next president is.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285395/wary-middle-east-gloom-only-certainty-after-us-election?utm_source=rss_feed


European support for Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza condemned by Malaysia’s Mahathir

Malaysia’s former prime minister says Europe is complicit in the humanitarian crisis, calling their human rights claims hypocritical.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285384/european-support-israels-genocide-gaza-condemned-malaysias-mahathir?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump or Harris: whoever wins, India expects a more isolationist US

The United States’ prior ‘dominance and generosity’ may be a thing of the past, says India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3285365/trump-or-harris-whoever-wins-india-expects-more-isolationist-us?utm_source=rss_feed


Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut: a new hope for India’s Congress?

While her victory in Wayanad seems assured, analysts say Priyanka and her brother must lead a broader party overhaul to beat Modi’s BJP.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285321/priyanka-gandhis-electoral-debut-new-hope-indias-congress?utm_source=rss_feed


US presidential election 2024: Electoral College results live

As votes get counted across the US, see who is ahead in this pivotal 2024 presidential election.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3285364/us-presidential-election-2024-electoral-college-results-live?utm_source=rss_feed


China’s issuance of US dollar bonds to bolster ties with Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Finance says it will sell up to US$2 billion of notes in Riyadh next week.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3285363/chinas-issuance-us-dollar-bonds-bolster-ties-saudi-arabia?utm_source=rss_feed


SpaceX asks Taiwanese suppliers to move production abroad on geopolitical risks

The US company has requested multiple satellite component manufacturers to produce outside Taiwan, sources say.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3285352/spacex-asks-taiwanese-suppliers-move-production-abroad-geopolitical-risks?utm_source=rss_feed


Japan blasts world’s first wooden satellite into space – with SpaceX’s help

Data will be sent from the satellite to Japanese researchers to determine if it can withstand extreme changes in temperature.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3285349/japan-blasts-worlds-first-wooden-satellite-space-spacexs-help?utm_source=rss_feed


Company aims to offer 30-minute luxury tours in passenger drones high above Hong Kong

Subsidiary of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings seeking first-mover advantage with fleet of 30 uncrewed drones undergoing test flights over border.

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China’s stimulus seems to be trickling through, but is it too early to tell?

Indices of sentiment in China’s manufacturing sector both returned to expansion in October, while non-manufacturing also improved.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3285238/chinas-stimulus-seems-be-trickling-through-it-too-early-tell?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese public’s eyes turn to US election as Americans in country face nervous wait

Election-related topics have attracted tens of millions of views on domestic social media amid the anticipated tight contest.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285322/chinese-publics-eyes-turn-us-election-americans-country-face-nervous-wait?utm_source=rss_feed


Donald Trump’s tariffs could hit domestic shoppers’ ‘spending power’: US retailers

Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on US imports are expected to increase costs of consumer goods and fuel inflation.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3285280/donald-trumps-tariffs-could-hit-domestic-shoppers-spending-power-us-retailers?utm_source=rss_feed


Spain faces ‘incalculable’ bill after Valencia’s worst floods in a generation

Spain faces a massive financial burden after its worst floods in a generation, with damages exceeding US$10 billion, impacting businesses and agriculture.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3285311/spain-faces-incalculable-bill-after-valencias-worst-floods-generation?utm_source=rss_feed


Israel sees unprecedented surge in citizens spying for Iran

More than 20 suspects, mostly from Israel’s Jewish majority, have been indicted.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3285239/israel-sees-unprecedented-surge-citizens-spying-iran?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s 3-runway system to start operating on November 28

Acting finance chief Michael Wong calls on aviation stakeholders to capitalise on project, promises authorities will help.

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China’s Premier Li Qiang promises wider opening to play stabilising role in global economy

At the China International Import Expo, Li highlights the importance of opening up its market to trading partners.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3285208/chinas-premier-li-qiang-promises-wider-opening-play-stabilising-role-global-economy?utm_source=rss_feed


Data of over 148,000 people leaked after ransomware attack on 2 Hong Kong hearing centres

Widex Hong Kong Hearing and Speech Centre and its subsidiary Starry Hearing and Speech Centre revealed they fell victim to a ransomware attack on July 5.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285191/data-over-148000-people-leaked-after-ransomware-attack-2-hong-kong-hearing-centres?utm_source=rss_feed


As early US presidential voting ends, Democrats are seen to turn out more

Early voters number over 80 million by Monday, the day before Election Day, with women said to be the majority of those casting ballots.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3285182/early-us-presidential-voting-ends-democrats-are-seen-turn-out-more?utm_source=rss_feed


China ‘most challenging trade partner’, says EU’s next trade chief

Maros Sefcovic, close ally of bloc’s hawkish boss, also vows to crack down on mainland-exported overcapacity ‘with all our force’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285179/china-most-challenging-trade-partner-says-eus-next-trade-chief?utm_source=rss_feed


Elon Musk’s US$1 million voter giveaway winners are not picked at random, lawyer says

America PAC has given away US$16 million to registered voters. Lawyer for Musk said PAC chooses winners who would be good for its agenda.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285172/elon-musks-us1-million-voter-giveaway-winners-are-not-picked-random-lawyer-says?utm_source=rss_feed


Spain rain disrupts Barcelona trains as Valencia continues search for flood victims

Facing extreme downpours, the Spanish government said it was suspending all commuter rail services for a region of 8 million people.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3285165/spain-rain-disrupts-barcelona-trains-valencia-continues-search-flood-victims?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese AI unicorn Zhipu adds Beijing, Shenzhen government funds as shareholders

The latest funding reflects how Chinese AI-related enterprises continue to attract new investment, despite US tech restrictions.

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https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3285158/chinese-ai-unicorn-zhipu-adds-beijing-shenzhen-government-funds-shareholders?utm_source=rss_feed


China urges US to hold the line on climate policy, regardless of election outcome

Senior Beijing climate change official Xia Yingxian says he hopes US will continue to work with other nations to implement Paris Agreement.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285138/china-urges-us-hold-line-climate-policy-regardless-election-outcome?utm_source=rss_feed


More than 55,000 residents estimated to battle depression yearly in Hong Kong: study

University of Hong Kong researchers also say average yearly cost of healthcare to treat these cases will amount to around HK$2.5 billion.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3285154/more-55000-residents-estimated-battle-depression-yearly-hong-kong-study?utm_source=rss_feed


Polls suggest Harris and Trump poised for a photo finish as America votes

With early voting exceeding 2020 levels, both candidates are pushing for a final surge in support to win key swing states and secure victory.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285114/polls-suggest-harris-and-trump-poised-photo-finish-america-votes?utm_source=rss_feed


Are mainland China and Hong Kong really the weakest links in Asian real estate?

Despite lagging investment, mainland Chinese and Hong Kong real estate markets still have unappreciated long-term growth opportunities.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3285061/are-mainland-china-and-hong-kong-really-weakest-links-asian-real-estate?utm_source=rss_feed


HKUST reveals group of top experts to bolster plan for Hong Kong’s third medical school

Star-studded line-up includes former chairman of Hospital Authority Edward Leong and Nobel Prize winner Roger Kornberg of Stanford University.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3285079/hkust-reveals-group-top-experts-bolster-plan-hong-kongs-third-medical-school?utm_source=rss_feed


India’s ‘non-West, not anti-West’ approach: how New Delhi balances ties amid tensions

As geopolitical tensions rise, India’s diplomatic strategy showcases its emergence as a key player in the shifting global order.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285051/indias-non-west-not-anti-west-approach-how-new-delhi-balances-ties-amid-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed


Water supply to come back on in Hong Kong’s Tung Chung at 10am after 12-hour outage

Supply was originally expected to be restored at 6am on Monday, before it was pushed back to 7am, 8am and eventually 10am.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3285040/water-supply-come-back-hong-kongs-tung-chung-10am-after-12-hour-outage?utm_source=rss_feed


UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

US intelligence has said North Korean forces have made their way to Russia’s Kursk border region.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3285037/un-chief-very-concerned-about-reports-north-korean-troops-russia?utm_source=rss_feed


Harris goes to church while Trump muses about reporters being shot

48 hours before election day, Harris told Michigan church that voters have chance to reject hate while Trump labelled Democrats as ‘demonic’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285034/harris-goes-church-while-trump-muses-about-reporters-being-shot?utm_source=rss_feed


Who is Kamala Harris, potentially America’s first female president?

Former prosecutor and US senator has invoked her Indian family’s past activism in explaining her groundbreaking journey into public service.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3285031/who-kamala-harris-potentially-americas-first-female-president?utm_source=rss_feed


Israel issues new evacuation call for Lebanon’s Baalbek region

The Israeli military warned on Sunday that it was ready to strike Hezbollah targets there and in nearby Douris.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3285026/israel-issues-new-evacuation-call-lebanons-baalbek-region?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Stunning’ wavelike clouds spotted over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. What caused them?

Short-lived atmospheric phenomenon is known as a fluctus cloud formation, Hong Kong Observatory says in post capturing the display.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3285025/stunning-wavelike-clouds-spotted-over-hong-kongs-victoria-harbour-what-caused-them?utm_source=rss_feed


Asia is emerging as an unlikely champion in race to net zero

The region’s journey to carbon neutrality highlights both the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels and the great potential for progress.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3284444/asia-emerging-unlikely-champion-race-net-zero?utm_source=rss_feed


How China’s smaller private firms may be paying the price for huge local government debts

Recent trials have compounded concerns about unduly harsh legal action targeting businesses in other regions to ease the local debt situation.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3285016/how-chinas-smaller-private-firms-may-be-paying-price-huge-local-government-debts?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority to weigh bond issuance, borrowing after failed tender

Wai Chi-shing, managing director of the URA, says it is now exploring taking up a major redevelopment project in Kowloon City on its own.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3285011/hong-kongs-urban-renewal-authority-weigh-bond-issuance-borrowing-after-failed-tender?utm_source=rss_feed


Spain flood victims feel abandoned as frustration mounts over state response

At least 211 people were killed and dozens are still missing, according to the latest toll, with two Chinese nationals among the dead.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3285008/spain-flood-victims-feel-abandoned-frustration-mounts-over-state-response?utm_source=rss_feed


Is China’s military ready to unveil its second stealth fighter at Zhuhai air show?

Manufacturer raises expectations by publishing images of prototype designed to compete with the US F-35.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3285007/chinas-military-ready-unveil-its-second-stealth-fighter-zhuhai-air-show?utm_source=rss_feed


US journalist detained in Iran as tensions rise over Israeli attack, embassy anniversary

Iranian-American Reza Valizadeh once worked for a US government-funded broadcaster and is believed to have been detained by Iran for months.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3285006/us-journalist-detained-iran-tensions-rise-over-israeli-attack-embassy-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed


Keeping people on police bail for 5 years is an abuse of power

There is no justification for curbing the freedoms of thousands of young people who have not been found guilty of any offence following the 2019 unrest.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3284816/keeping-people-police-bail-5-years-abuse-power?utm_source=rss_feed


Teen Chinese ‘maths genius’ was helped by teacher to ace global contest, probe finds

Jiang Ping gained national fame in June after ranking 12th in the preliminaries of the Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3285002/teen-chinese-maths-genius-was-helped-teacher-ace-global-contest-probe-finds?utm_source=rss_feed


Pakistan watches China-India border thaw with mixed feelings over Kashmir

Islamabad is frustrated that New Delhi isn’t keen to resume diplomatic talks over their disputed Kashmir border, analysts say.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284863/pakistan-watches-china-india-border-thaw-mixed-feelings-over-kashmir?utm_source=rss_feed


Train dead: how Hong Kong’s Choi Hung MTR station spawned rumours of deaths and gates of hell

Station plays storied role in history of city’s MTR network and has sparked outlandish rumours and beliefs over the years.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284984/train-dead-how-hong-kongs-choi-hung-mtr-station-spawned-rumours-deaths-and-gates-hell?utm_source=rss_feed


Police hunt for 3 suspected burglars who smashed store, stole jewellery worth HK$1 million

Security guard tries to stop suspects at store at Landmark North shopping centre in Sheung Shui at around 6:47am on Sunday, but burglars flee.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284991/police-hunt-3-suspected-burglars-who-smashed-store-stole-jewellery-worth-hk1-million?utm_source=rss_feed


Harris opens ‘Saturday Night Live,’ urges US to ‘keep Calm-ala’ before election

The US Vice-President made an impromptu stop in New York to appear on the show before heading off to campaign in Michigan.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3284989/harris-opens-saturday-night-live-urges-us-keep-calm-ala-election?utm_source=rss_feed


Off-duty Hong Kong policeman stabbed repeatedly in neck, hands, legs in suspected robbery

Alleged attacker, 36, accosts officer on Nathan Road around 2am on Saturday to screams by bystanders, is later arrested on same day.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284987/duty-hong-kong-policeman-stabbed-repeatedly-neck-hands-legs-suspected-robbery?utm_source=rss_feed


Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel, US with ‘crushing response’ over Israeli attack

The warning comes as the country marks the 45th anniversary of the US embassy hostage crisis in Tehran.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3284983/irans-supreme-leader-threatens-israel-us-crushing-response-over-israeli-attack?utm_source=rss_feed


Big savings nudge Hong Kong shoppers to ignore ban on meat, eggs from mainland China

More Hongkongers caught bringing in banned food, but shoppers in Shenzhen say they can’t resist low prices.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284965/big-savings-nudge-hong-kong-shoppers-ignore-ban-meat-eggs-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong health-tech start-ups innovate with digital wearables for ageing population

With a regulatory approach that expands the market for such devices to the Greater Bay Area, local companies see opportunity for growth.

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Australia to slash billions off student debt amid cost of living pressures

Australia’s prime minister also announced plans to make medicines cheaper and help make rent more affordable.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3284981/australia-slash-billions-student-debt-amid-cost-living-pressures?utm_source=rss_feed


Harris and Trump focus on sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes

After their stops in North Carolina, the presidential candidates will turn their attention to the US Southwest in a bid to win votes.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3284980/harris-and-trump-focus-sunbelt-states-during-final-weekend-push-votes?utm_source=rss_feed


North Korea says South’s president has raised risk of nuclear war

A white paper from Pyongyang lays the blame for tensions squarely with South Korea’s president.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284978/north-korea-says-souths-president-has-raised-risk-nuclear-war?utm_source=rss_feed


Rich China rising star Esther Yu famous for playful fashion choices forges independent path

Despite a family background steeped in corporate success, daughter of mining magnate chooses acting as way forward.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3284613/rich-china-rising-star-esther-yu-famous-playful-fashion-choices-forges-independent-path?utm_source=rss_feed


Hougang hearts and minds: the story of a politically peculiar Singapore town

How an unexpected Workers’ Party victory in 1991 laid the foundation for an enduring opposition stronghold in PAP-dominated Singapore.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3284857/hougang-hearts-and-minds-story-politically-peculiar-singapore-town?utm_source=rss_feed


Killer clown who murdered US woman and married her widower is freed

Sheila Keen-Warren pleaded guilty to wearing a costume and shooting the wife of her employer, with whom she was allegedly having an affair.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3284976/killer-clown-who-murdered-us-woman-and-married-her-widower-freed?utm_source=rss_feed


Harris and Trump nearly cross paths in North Carolina in final days to US election

A tight race has seen both US presidential candidates campaigning in the same state for the fourth consecutive day.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3284973/harris-and-trump-nearly-cross-paths-north-carolina-final-days-us-election?utm_source=rss_feed


Cop29 is Azerbaijan’s moment to step into the global sunshine

The UN climate conference will shine a spotlight on the major oil producer’s energy transition, peace efforts with Armenia and geocritical location.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3284353/cop29-azerbaijans-moment-step-global-sunshine?utm_source=rss_feed


Jodi Picoult novel the most banned book in US schools; Atwood, Alice Walker close behind

Once recommended for young adults, Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes leads among 4,200 titles banned in schools, writers’ group PEN America says.

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https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3284915/jodi-picoult-novel-most-banned-book-us-schools-atwood-alice-walker-close-behind?utm_source=rss_feed


IMF welcomes US-sanctioned former Russia central banker to executive board

Former first deputy governor of Bank of Russia Ksenia Yudaeva has been elected as the IMF’s executive director for Russia and Syria.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3284956/imf-welcomes-us-sanctioned-former-russia-central-banker-executive-board?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong homebuyers give the cold shoulder to New World-led Pavilia Forest II

Pavilia Forest II recorded only one sale as of 5pm on Saturday, while Double Coast I found buyers for 18 units out of 58 flats on offer.

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https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3284950/hong-kong-homebuyers-give-cold-shoulder-new-world-led-pavilia-forest-ii?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong police arrest boy, 14, over collecting cash in HK$550,000 phone scam

Force says that while boy did not receive reward from scam’s masterminds, it planned to apply to court to hand out stricter penalty.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284949/hong-kong-police-arrest-boy-14-over-collecting-cash-hk550000-phone-scam?utm_source=rss_feed


Man arrested after allegedly robbing, attacking off-duty Hong Kong policeman with knife

Suspect stabbed victim, 39, several times, leaving him with multiple knife wounds.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284946/man-arrested-after-allegedly-robbing-attacking-duty-hong-kong-policeman-knife?utm_source=rss_feed


Trump fraud claims stir concerns of another contested US election

The former president’s claims about voting in the state of Pennsylvania have raised concerns he could try again to overturn an election loss.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3284943/trump-fraud-claims-stir-concerns-another-contested-us-election?utm_source=rss_feed


University of Hong Kong joins overseas experts to form first global task force for ADHD

Task force announces plans for Lancet Psychiatry Series on ADHD to study prevalence, treatment hurdles and stigma linked to disorder.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3284945/university-hong-kong-joins-overseas-experts-form-first-global-task-force-adhd?utm_source=rss_feed


Chinese rush for gold sparked by uncertainties in US and at home

Chinese buyers with nowhere else to look snap up gold bars in search for ‘reliable value-preserving asset’.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3284814/chinese-rush-gold-sparked-uncertainties-us-and-home?utm_source=rss_feed


‘Marriage school’: China city’s bold measures to boost nuptials, birth rates spark criticism

Government slogans like ‘I enjoy making breakfast’, ‘Having three children is the coolest’ have drawn criticism.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3284665/marriage-school-china-city-bold-measures-boost-nuptials-birth-rates-spark-criticism?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong talent call for clearer visa extension rules, more job-matching services

‘I hope the government can relax the visa renewal requirements for those who have already brought their children to study in Hong Kong,’ talent visa holder says.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284940/hong-kong-talent-call-clearer-visa-extension-rules-more-job-matching-services?utm_source=rss_feed


Political uncertainties in Japan and US may yet shake markets

Tokyo’s power vacuum, and questions over Japan’s policies and its relationship with the US under Harris or Trump, could have deeper economic impacts.

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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3284657/political-uncertainties-japan-and-us-may-yet-shake-markets?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong motorcyclist, 67, dead after collision with car in Kowloon

Man was pronounced dead at 11.55am in United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3284939/hong-kong-motorcyclist-67-dead-after-collision-car-kowloon?utm_source=rss_feed


Hong Kong authorities mull extending open hours at border for busy overnight traffic

Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says longer hours would require collaborative effort, but he is open to adjustments for heavy traffic.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284937/hong-kong-authorities-mull-extending-open-hours-border-busy-overnight-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed


US finds a new use for old Patriots to counter China’s missile advancements

As it seeks new ways to turn the tide against China, the US Navy is moving to arm its warships with repurposed Patriot missiles.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284860/us-finds-new-use-old-patriots-counter-chinas-missile-advancements?utm_source=rss_feed


China offers visa-free entry to 9 more countries in renewed tourism and diplomatic push

Nationals from South Korea and Slovakia have been added to the list of people who do not need a visa to visit for up to 15 days.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284923/china-offers-visa-free-entry-9-more-countries-renewed-tourism-and-diplomatic-push?utm_source=rss_feed


China boss apologises for ‘let them rot’ remark forcing staff to put work before family

Overbearing project manager slapped down on social media over callous comments ‘deeply rooted in inherent Chinese values’.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3284600/china-boss-apologises-let-them-rot-remark-forcing-staff-put-work-family?utm_source=rss_feed