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New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia a bridge to Greater Bay Area: minister
Hong Kong has opened a new trade office in Malaysia, with a minister saying the move is part of a strategic push to deepen regional ties and position the city…
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Wife’s childhood memory inspires Chinese husband to build world’s largest hollyhock garden
A casual remark from his wife inspired a man in southwestern China to transform a barren valley into a breathtaking sea of hollyhocks spanning 80 hectares…
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Chinese paratrooper killed in Qinghai exercise as Beijing acknowledges casualties
Beijing has confirmed that a 23-year-old paratrooper died in a training accident in northwestern China, a revelation that follows recent reports of several…
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‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edge
A new defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey has raised questions in New Delhi over whether Islamabad could use the agreement to build wider…
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Wharf firms up balance sheet as Hong Kong home sales cushion profit slump
Hong Kong developer Wharf (Holdings) is increasingly relying on Hong Kong’s luxury-home market to offset weakness in mainland China, while paring investments…
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Over 8,200 detained as China launches year-long crackdown on organised crime
Chinese police have dismantled more than 1,000 gangs and detained about 8,200 suspects, just 10 days after the country’s top security official announced a…
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Syrian court sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death on Tuesday after a trial in absentia, convicting him of crimes including killings, torture…
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China detains Japanese executives in dual-use technology export probe: report
China has detained several Japanese nationals, including top executives of companies with offices in China, for allegedly violating export restrictions on…
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Gap bucks retail headwinds with massive China expansion amid localisation drive
Amid widespread store closures by foreign fast-fashion players in China, US apparel brand Gap is defying industry headwinds. It plans to open 50 new stores in…
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Thailand’s rising body count reveals a nation unable to curb gun crime
The cremations of the victims of the Debsirin school shooting in the Thai province of Nonthaburi had barely begun when another body was added to the country’s…
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How a Hong Kong luxury estate saved HK$1b in renovation cost with tech solutions
Hong Kong homeowners could adopt technology-led preventive maintenance of older buildings to avoid costly large-scale renovation, with the upmarket Residence…
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Prabowo’s popularity slides in Indonesia amid economic anxiety, policy concerns
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s once-commanding approval rating has continued to slide in a new survey, as voters weigh his ambitious welfare and…
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Helicopter with Trump on board came too close to passenger jet
The Federal Aviation Administration said a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump on Tuesday was briefly too close to a passenger jet departing…
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China’s retaliation against US shows depth of its trade war strategy, analysts say
China’s latest export controls and sanctions against American companies in response to recent US measures underscore Beijing’s expanding economic toolkit and…
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China’s Palantir? Private tech firms surge into defence AI, aiming to match US giants
The People’s Liberation Army is just a year away from its centenary goals in its evolution into a “world-class” fighting force. In this part of a series, Amber…
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China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handouts
China’s national childcare subsidy is an encouraging acknowledgement of a simple truth: raising children is expensive. This year, the central government…
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Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats
The Democratic Party’s progressive wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party’s US Senate nomination in Michigan…
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Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official says
Brazil intends to sell yuan bonds in China every year rather than once, a senior Brazilian treasury official said on Wednesday, in a plan that would make the…
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China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
Even as Congress remains divided over the latest US defence bill, lawmakers in both parties remain united on one issue: China. The National Defence…
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Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the passage…
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New images of the sun show strange patterns rippling on surface
Scientists have captured images of the sun’s surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade. It is dangerous to look directly at the…
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Woman arrested by UK police after 4 men stabbed in London’s Covent Garden
A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London on Wednesday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police said the four men…
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Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clash
A Singaporean court has jailed a Hong Kong mother and her adult son for up to six months following a chaotic clash at Changi Airport, during which the pair…
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Zuckerberg apologises to India over child sexual abuse content on Facebook, Meta: reports
Meta Platforms’ CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government over child sexual abuse material on the company’s platforms and for operational…
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US hawks push Trump on multibillion-dollar Taiwan arms deal ahead of Xi summit
Washington has reopened discussions on billions in arms sales to Taiwan, casting a shadow over a leaders’ summit just weeks away – a meeting already burdened…
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Fears grow that Fun Coffee crypto scam duped over 1,000 as losses mount in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong lawmaker has warned that an unfolding crypto scam run by a coffee investment venture based in Vietnam could involve more than 1,000 victims, as an…
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Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push
Hong Kong should act as a “super partner” helping enterprises expand into Asean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and European markets, as well as build an annual…
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UK Conservatives defend picking former neo-Nazi as election candidate
The leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party defended the selection of a former neo-Nazi who had been jailed for hate crimes as a local election…
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China urged to protect underwater cables amid growing fears of ocean sabotage
Beijing has been urged to create its own law to protect its underwater fibre-optic cables, as global fears grow over sabotage of critical ocean infrastructure…
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China jails retired defence tech overseer for 10 years in US$6.3m corruption case
A former senior Chinese defence official has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting over 43 million yuan (US$6.3 million) in bribes, as China’s…
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Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with caviar sake gelato, other new products
Some vendors at Hong Kong’s coming Food Expo have said they expect brisker sales and higher foot traffic compared with last year, citing better weather…
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Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China grows
Japan’s efforts to build a long-range capability to strike Chinese warships reached a milestone last week as flight testing began for the air-launched variant…
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Chinese optical-module stocks rebound as analysts downplay ‘mild’ AI curbs proposed by US
Shares of China’s leading optical-module makers clawed back early losses on Wednesday after analysts downplayed the impact of proposed US restrictions that…
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Netanyahu says Israel didn’t agree to US-backed Gaza plan as far-right pressure grows
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving assurances that an Israeli pull-out would…
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Hong Kong woman swindles landlords out of HK$4.3m in crypto investment scam
Hong Kong police have arrested a 67-year-old woman who posed as a prospective tenant to swindle two property owners out of HK$4.3 million (US$510,008) in a…
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Why did a Chinese bomber carry a nuclear-capable missile in an anti-ship exercise?
The People’s Liberation Army has unveiled the first official footage showing a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile, the Jing Lei-1, mounted on an…
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Copper floods US as traders try to get the jump on Trump tariffs, but ‘Taco’ trend looms
Spurred by US President Donald Trump’s proposed new tariffs on cathode imports, copper shipments from across the globe are flooding into the United States. But…
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‘Savage abuse’: Hong Kong mother gets 22 years for starving boy, 5, to death
A Hong Kong mother who abused and starved her five-year-old son to death was sentenced to 22 years in prison, with the judge condemning a crime that exposed a…
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Malaysia vows to tighten airport security after pilot’s drug arrest in Indonesia
Malaysian authorities vowed to identify and close security loopholes in its airports after a pilot allegedly transported drugs from the country before being…
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‘Devastated’: Tung Wah College says sorry for false admission offers to 11,000 hopefuls
A tertiary institution in Hong Kong has apologised for mistakenly sending an email to all 11,139 of its applicants telling them that they had been admitted and…
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China’s AI revenue projected to reach US$13b on breakthroughs, adoption: Goldman Sachs
Rising cost efficiency and rapidly advancing capabilities from players like DeepSeek and MiniMax have prompted Goldman Sachs to raise its run-rate revenue…
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US-Japan trade thaw driven by shared yen for stronger currency
A rare joint intervention to stabilise the yen has given US-Japan relations a near-term lift, according to analysts. But whether that goodwill endures depends…
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PLA scientists say submarine cables carrying 99% of global data could be ‘easy target’
The underwater cables that play a vital role supporting the international digital economy are increasingly vulnerable to attack from low-cost drones, Chinese…
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Man arrested for dangerous driving as woman jumps clear of swerving van
Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving after a video went viral showing his van swerving dangerously close to a woman. A police…
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Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brands
China’s largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is aiming to further diversify its business with hamburger stores – following the example set by…
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Public outrage after Chinese woman gets just 3 years jail for abducting baby 35 years ago
A woman in China was sentenced to three years in prison for abducting a 10-month-old baby boy 35 years ago from the family who employed her as their maid. The…
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Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
German police raised the alarm at an airport overnight after an explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and another aircraft collided with…
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Malaysia risks hurting EV push with ‘poorly timed’ levy as foreign investment stalls
Malaysia is considering a levy on electric vehicles (EVs) to fund charging infrastructure, even as export and pricing conditions on high-volume foreign…
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Saved as a baby, HKU medical newbie aims to pass on ‘hope and courage’ to society
Top scorers who have secured places at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) medical school have expressed a desire to pursue both clinical care and medical…
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Hong Kong fatal traffic accidents rise 44% in first half of 2026, with 63 dead
Hong Kong recorded a 44 per cent year-on-year increase in fatal traffic accidents in the first half of 2026, with many cases involving elderly victims and…
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Bangkok airport apologises after clash with Chinese tourists at boarding gate
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has apologised for “inappropriate behaviour” following backlash over an employee making a slant-eyed gesture towards reportedly…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo is happy to play mediator to both Koreas. But does North want him to?
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is keen to visit North Korea – a trip that could boost Jakarta’s diplomatic clout and allow it to act as a bridge between…
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To lead Greater Bay Area integration, Hong Kong can look to San Francisco
Hong Kong’s first-ever five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) is out for public consultation. The section on the “development of…
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Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and products
A mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party has urged Washington to expand its cooperation list with Beijing rather than add to a restrictive “Covered…
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Hong Kong tests thermal drones to catch illegal smoking at construction sites
Hong Kong labour authorities have begun testing an infrared thermal-imaging drone to detect heat sources and illegal smoking at construction sites, with plans…
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China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO, sources say
Chinese start-up X Square Robot has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, according to two sources familiar with the matter…
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Malaysian politics heads for reset as Malay nationalism surge threatens reform experiment
The door is fast closing on Malaysia’s reform experiment after nearly a decade of false starts and political intrigue, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s…
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Trump claims China is fuelling resistance to AI data centres in the US
US President Donald Trump has accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance…
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Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration
Foreign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy queues were…
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BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see…