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▪ Singapore’s Chinatown eatery removes notices imposing ‘104% surcharge’ on American diners
▪ Singapore PM, opposition leader both enjoy 70% approval in new voter survey
▪ Improve transport services at Hong Kong geopark to support tourism: lawmakers
▪ Hong Kong court jails woman for 7 months over splashing red paint on planter
▪ Autonomous or independent, Greenland should stay away from America
▪ No one will win in a tariff war, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warns
▪ Manchester United in Hong Kong: cheaper tickets snapped up on first day of public sale
▪ Why Trump’s vision of US-made iPhones is likely to remain a dream
▪ Unreleased Teresa Teng discovered in Japan to appear on album coming out it in June 2025
▪ ‘Stamp out cross-dressing’: Malaysian sarong event under fire for LGBTQ exclusion
▪ Denisovans first discovered in Russia reached Taiwan Strait, fossil gene evidence suggests
▪ Chinese family of elderly man sues passers-by for not helping him after deadly bike fall
▪ Hong Kong police arrest 139 linked to fraud syndicates, ‘mule accounts’
▪ Severe squally thunderstorms expected in Hong Kong this weekend
▪ Ups and downs of Ryoko Hirosue, scandal-hit Japanese singer-actress arrested for assault
▪ To mollify Trump and avoid stinging US tariffs, Vietnam to target some China trade
▪ Alibaba founder Jack Ma calls for responsible AI amid its wide adoption across China
▪ Japan athlete tells fans to stop stalking, US tariffs war turmoil: SCMP’s 7 highlights
▪ EU senses more leverage over Beijing as US and China wage superpower trade war
▪ American in Thailand pleads guilty to threatening to kill US Senator Thom Tillis
▪ China’s exporters on edge as trade war casts shadow over Canton Fair
▪ US seals Panama deal to deploy troops to canal amid Trump’s takeover threats
▪ Xi Jinping to visit Southeast Asia as tariff war spurs China to strengthen ties
▪ Amazon CEO says online sellers could pass US tariff costs to customers
▪ Dumping cargo at sea to avoid tariffs ‘irrational’ move, Hong Kong shippers say
▪ Trump again chides ‘one-sided’ US-Japan defence pact: ‘they don’t pay anything’
▪ Don’t leave parents to suffer the fallout of social media overuse
▪ Japan’s Kyoto offers natural disaster survival tips for foreign visitors
▪ China pet lover spends US$280,000 on outfits, accessories for dogs, builds walk-in wardrobe
▪ New AI fund in China to pour US$8 billion into early-stage projects
▪ Trump further raises tariffs to 120% on small parcels from mainland, Hong Kong
▪ Investors dump Hong Kong properties at 20% loss as tariff war dents recovery hopes
▪ Hong Kong public hospitals record rise in doctors, nurses being disciplined
▪ Chinese nuclear giant’s recruitment boast sparks backlash from young jobseekers
▪ Who is South Korea’s presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung?
▪ US Supreme Court says Trump admin must help bring back man sent to El Salvador by mistake
▪ Chinese firms set aside US$2.7 billion for stock buy-backs as Trump’s tariffs roil markets
▪ Hong Kong ramps up skatepark offerings with new venue in Fanling
▪ Flip-flopper in chief? Trump’s biggest U-turns
▪ Apple’s supply chain under pressure from tariffs amid iPhone price hike speculation
▪ The more China investigates corruption, the more it finds. Will the battle ever be won?
▪ ‘Everything’s on the table’: are the US and China edging toward financial war?
▪ EU leaders plan trip to Beijing in July for summit with Xi Jinping
▪ How India’s diplomatic gamble with the US failed to pay off
▪ Helicopter crashes into river in New York
▪ UK’s Prince Harry makes secret Ukraine visit to meet war victims
▪ Trump health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jnr says US will know cause of autism ‘epidemic’ soon
▪ US admiral warns China and North Korea’s Ukraine war aid to Russia creates risk in Pacific
▪ US markets slide as US tariffs on imports from China now at 145%
▪ Hong Kong police officer charged with indecent assault, set to appear in court
▪ US senator wants Trump probed for market manipulation
▪ US stocks open lower day after Trump pauses tariffs
▪ Chinese-Filipino tycoon’s killing sparks fears of organised crime surge in the Philippines
▪ ‘Game of strategic resolve’: can China outflank US in protracted trade duel?
▪ Singapore’s top officials, PM, criticise ex-NMP Calvin Cheng over Gaza post
▪ Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option
▪ US, China in ‘test of endurance’, America’s military budget pledge: SCMP daily highlights
▪ Trump tariffs: Chinese chip firms shrug off trade war, as US already cut them off
▪ China kicks off hunt for rare quartz, with hi-tech aspirations and self-sufficiency in mind
▪ China vows big changes to export controls – fresh safeguards amid a raging trade war
▪ Trump’s targeting of China will only spur its economic recovery
▪ As Trump, defence chief Hegseth eye record US$1 trillion for military, should China worry?
▪ HKIC backs fintech unicorn WeLab to bring Hong Kong start-ups to Southeast Asia
▪ China seeks to strengthen EU, Asean ties as US trade war escalates
▪ Tenancy details for only 52,700 subdivided flats filed in Hong Kong
▪ Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly spending night in AXA office to steal HK$129,000
▪ Taliban’s morality police arrest men for skipping mosque or wrong hairstyles
▪ Meet Peng Zhihui, the latest young robotics star to catch the Chinese premier’s attention
▪ Hong Kong launches measures to protect exporters from shipment risks amid trade war
▪ EU puts tariffs on hold for 90 days to match Trump’s pause
▪ Hong Kong police arrest 6, bust cross-border syndicate that laundered HK$290 million
▪ China to cut number of US films shown in country in response to Trump tariffs
▪ Hong Kong police arrest 3 teenagers with ‘space oil’ products worth HK$1 million
▪ Hong Kong’s Cathay sets up task force amid Trump tariffs, trade war
▪ US-Russian citizen released in Moscow-Washington prisoner swap
▪ Air India investigates passenger who urinated on Japanese man on New Delhi to Bangkok flight
▪ Chinese woman with undersized chest muscles wears ‘jewellery breast’ to boost self-esteem
▪ Jack Ma’s Alibaba Cloud visit a sign of support as tech giant accelerates adoption of AI
▪ Safer elderly living spaces ‘could save Hong Kong HK$5.67 billion a year by 2046’
▪ 65 horses head to Hong Kong: a glimpse into the logistics of transporting valuable animals
▪ Surge in sex cases involving minors in Malaysia exposes child protection flaws
▪ Hong Kong banks to get new powers to trace, flag suspicious accounts linked to scams
▪ What makes US trade war more dangerous than 2008 crisis: Trump
▪ Singapore’s food hub status at risk amid wave of restaurant closures
▪ Who will feel the pain? US, China seek ‘economic resiliency’ in endurance test: economists
▪ Taiwan’s immigration chief retires early amid mainland spouse rules backlash
▪ Seoul palace installs spy-cam detection in public toilet to combat illegal ‘molka’ filming
▪ Hamas hides identities of top commanders to evade Israeli strikes
▪ Musk’s Space X set to transform India’s space sector with Jio and Airtel tie-ups
▪ South Korea probes claim Chinese teen caught filming F-16s is son of security official
▪ US investigates if foster mother traded teen girl for monkey
▪ Hong Kong industry leader says ‘impossible to do business’ under shifting US tariffs
▪ Launch of spicy hotpot for dogs in China ignites amusing discussions, ‘jealousy’
▪ ‘Bring it on, Trump, we’re ready’: Chinese stand firm on tariff war despite risks
▪ Hong Kong’s airport sixth best terminal in world, Singapore’s tops list
▪ US moves B-2 bombers to Indian Ocean military base in message to Iran
▪ Crocodile auction, China’s ‘demon teacher’, Chinese calligraphy: 5 trending stories
▪ After Trump’s ‘tactical retreat’, analysts warn ‘crazy’ week is just the beginning
▪ Hong Kong police take away US-based activist Frances Hui’s parents for questioning
▪ Amazon abruptly cancels some orders from China amid Trump’s tariffs
▪ Hitched to Trump’s tariff roller coaster, anxious Asean ministers meet in Malaysia
▪ Can backchannel diplomacy rescue US-China ties from brutal tariff war?
▪ Hong Kong dollar strengthens as mainland stock buyers drive demand amid volatile markets
▪ Japanese study shows babies born in winter are less likely to become obese adults
▪ US looks like ‘problematic emerging market’ – former Treasury chief
▪ Trump says TikTok deal is still ‘on the table’
▪ ‘It just became crazy’: what swayed Trump to backtrack on tariffs
▪ China’s consumer prices fall in March as trade war reaches fever pitch
▪ Hang Seng Index soars, tracking Asian stock markets as Trump hits pause on most tariffs
▪ Diversity or detachment? Singapore’s civil service a political talent pool
▪ Why decision on a Northern Metropolis authority can’t be rushed
▪ China reality show criticised for making actor who was Myanmar scam victim re-enact ordeal
▪ US snubs key shipbuilding summit as global maritime rift deepens
▪ Microsoft abruptly cuts services to Chinese university, genomics firm
▪ Australia snubs China’s call to unite against Trump’s tariffs
▪ Emissions from AI chip plants jump fourfold as Asia banks on dirty fuels: Greenpeace
▪ China’s fatigue-free alloy breakthrough paves way for aerospace revolution
▪ Japan’s Yamaguchi-gumi declares end to 10-year yakuza feud in Kobe, as gang numbers decline
▪ Ex-Tesla Optimus engineer leaves to launch robotics start-up in Palo Alto, Shenzhen
▪ Why China’s grip on American life will stay unshaken, Trump tariffs or not
▪ Are community pharmacies the magic bullet for Hong Kong’s patients?
▪ Trump says he’d use US military to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons
▪ Trump’s tariffs and China targeting in focus as House lawmakers fret over alliances
▪ Trump admits he reacted to stock market plunge
▪ Ex-exec tells lawmakers Meta briefed China on US AI efforts, undermined national security
▪ How Europe can teach Trump a hard lesson on free trade
▪ Pentagon chief says US could ‘revive’ Panama bases to secure canal
▪ House bill restricting US-China partnerships between universities advances as Democrats lay low
▪ Cherished Irish tradition of roof thatching is dying out but a new school aims to fix that
▪ King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis in surprise visit
▪ Over 150 Chinese mercenaries fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelensky says
▪ China and Mexico cited by US for financial networks enabling fentanyl trafficking
▪ Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
▪ Man detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on Uygurs for China
▪ What if Trump’s tariffs actually make sense?
▪ Hero’s welcome for Hong Kong rescuers after return from quake-hit Myanmar
▪ EU approves retaliatory tariffs up to 25% on US goods
▪ Lessons for youngsters in short prison films on jailed Hong Kong protesters
▪ Plot to bring down Marcos government made in Hong Kong restaurant, whistle-blower claims
▪ Will Trump’s tariffs force Global South to show ‘true colours’ on US and China?
▪ China issues two warnings about US travel to its citizens
▪ As tariffs hit China, ‘bold moves’ by foreign firms may bolster market share, US CEO says
▪ EU approves first retaliatory tariffs on US imports
▪ China’s pledge to neighbours, exporters dumping cargo mid-voyage: SCMP daily highlights
▪ Hong Kong’s John Lee appears in deepfake video endorsing bogus investment scheme
▪ US inflation? China is more worried the trade war will make goods too cheap
▪ TikTok Shop flags US risks, promotes EU market as Trump triples tariffs on small parcels
▪ CK Hutchison defends Panama ports concession, breaking silence on controversy
▪ Germany’s Merz gets coalition deal, eyes reviving growth as global trade war looms
▪ US Treasury secretary calls China’s trade escalation ‘unfortunate’
▪ Void left by US aid cuts could be vital test for China-India detente
▪ US military seeks to boost joint operations training in Pacific as China’s strength grows
▪ Hong Kong’s finance sector embraces GenAI, with adoption to reach 90% in 5 years: survey
▪ Beijing white paper outlines China’s trade stance before retaliatory strike on US
▪ US lawmakers urged to ‘pull back from the brink’ over Hong Kong trade office bill
▪ 18 Hong Kong banks offer flexible loans to SMEs to cope with US-China trade war
▪ Trump tariff shock sends oil to four-year low
▪ China fires back in stern rebuke to Trump s tariff escalation
▪ India readies for ‘big win’ US extradition of 2008 Mumbai attack suspect
▪ US report warns of ‘frightening’ China biotech rise, urges action to boost local industry
▪ Hong Kong health authorities admit 12 non-locally trained dentists to ease shortage
▪ Why China can and should go all out against Trump in his trade war
▪ Trump’s tariffs: Asean urged to tap East Asia’s US$10 trillion forex reserves, assets
▪ South Korean man jailed for attempted murder over Chinese insult, revealing racial tensions
▪ Chinese cancer patient holds park funeral for herself, gains support from passers-by
▪ WWII bomber base enlisted for US power projection against China in the Pacific
▪ Alibaba executive sees ‘explosive growth’ in AI applications in China in 2025
▪ Hong Kong and Ningxia autonomous region forge trade ties amid US-China tariff war
▪ Malaysia’s brain drain deepens as 1 in 6 state-funded scholars opts to work abroad
▪ Korean actress Kim Min-hee and film director Hong Sang-soo welcome baby boy
▪ MTR users urged to plan ahead with work reducing Tung Chung line Saturday night service
▪ Work with a smile? But that’s harassment, say nearly half of Japanese polled
▪ Chip war: Samsung denies halting foundry services for Chinese clients amid US pressure
▪ Trump’s tariff wall was never about fairness or reciprocity
▪ Hong Kong lawmakers concerned over 52% increase in coming Legco election spending
▪ Hong Kong’s first electric ferry service to run 3 days a week during non-rush hours
▪ Chinese exporters said to be ditching shipments mid-voyage to avoid crushing Trump tariffs
▪ US steps up competition against China with US$4.7 billion loan for Mozambique gas project
▪ Trump’s ‘awful’ tariffs leave Italy’s luxury furniture sector scrambling to cushion blow
▪ ‘More short-term measures needed to help Hong Kong SMEs amid Trump tariffs’
▪ 2026 Venice Biennale’s Hong Kong show gets new organiser, with Museum of Art replacing M+
▪ Australia’s drone donation boosts Philippines’ maritime needs amid South China Sea tensions
▪ ‘Stop the stalking’: Japanese badminton star asks fans in China to keep distance
▪ China’s quest for cheaper cancer cure, Comac’s quiet supersonic jet: 7 science highlights
▪ Gold slumps as Trump tariffs roil markets, but it remains a safe-haven choice: analysts
▪ ‘Time for caution’: Citi warns clients to avoid ‘buying the dip’ in global market sell-off
▪ China to strengthen strategic ties with neighbours, Xi Jinping says
▪ US ‘alarmed’ at arrest of American academic in Thailand for alleged royal defamation
▪ Hong Kong to impose new pricing model for HK$2 transport scheme in April 2026
▪ Hong Kong court jails social worker for over 3½ years in retrial over rioting
▪ 4 in 10 Singaporean voters have decided on PAP if election held tomorrow: survey
▪ China court hears men barging into home, attacking grandparents before snatching infant
▪ US decouples from China in war on cancer, denying access to research databanks
▪ Europe’s first Universal theme park to be built in UK. Harry Potter fans can rejoice
▪ New York doctor ordered to pay US$1.6 billion to more than 100 women in sex abuse case
▪ China prepared to ‘strike back’, state media says as new tariffs kick in
▪ Migrant workers hailed as heroes after Singapore shophouse fire rescue
▪ Indonesia offers sanctuary to Palestinians displaced by Gaza war
▪ Trump’s tariff onslaught takes UK-EU reset deal closer to finish line
▪ Qatar wealth fund chief seeks to speed up deal for China Asset Management stake
▪ Donald Trump triples tariffs to 90% on small parcels from mainland China, Hong Kong
▪ First encounter: Chinese AI meets quantum power and gets smarter, faster
▪ China may weaponise service trade to hit back against US tariffs: commentators
▪ Malaysia faces US tariffs from position of strength, central bank says
▪ In India, cyber scams targeting elderly spark digital safety concerns
▪ At least 20 people confirmed dead after Chinese nursing home blaze
▪ Hezbollah says ready to discuss disarming if Israel withdraws from south Lebanon
▪ Standard Chartered hosts SME seminar to explore new opportunities in supply chain diversification and digitalisation
▪ TSMC could face US$1 billion fine over chip found in Huawei AI processor, sources say
▪ Hong Kong stocks resume slump with Asian markets as weighty US tariffs on China loom large
▪ US to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan, Japan’s defence minister confirms
▪ Donald Trump says ‘major’ pharmaceutical tariffs coming soon
▪ How dependent are these 6 major Asian economies on the US market?
▪ 8 Hongkongers cheated out of over HK$2 million in police impersonation scams
▪ US memory chipmaker Micron to impose tariff surcharge on some products, sources say
▪ Does Trump have what it takes to break the North Korean nuclear impasse?
▪ As Vietnam’s digital dreams face Trump tariff test, will diplomacy offer a lifeline?
▪ Standard Chartered hosts SME seminar to explore new opportunities in supply chain diversification and digitalisation
▪ Ex-combat sports athlete raises buffalo in China rental home, keeps it secret from landlord
▪ Chinese residents of Malaysian ‘ghost city’ and indebted developer spot a few green shoots
▪ Offshore yuan hits record low as US readies additional 50% tariffs on imports from China
▪ Chai-yan, elder daughter of ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung, dies at 33
▪ Can Panama’s port concession audit give Hutchison a way out of geopolitical storm?
▪ Japan’s NHK under fire for ‘fake story’ about coal mining island
▪ South Korea unveils emergency measures for car industry hit by Trump tariffs
▪ As tariff blowback increases, Trump focuses on China
▪ What the Asian Tigers can teach Trump
▪ US must boost AI funding to vie with China, not rely just on export controls, House hears
▪ US will take back Panama Canal from ‘China’s influence’, Trump defence chief says
▪ Majority of Americans oppose tariffs on Chinese goods, Pew survey shows
▪ Hong Kong consumers hit with higher prices for foreign goods as tariffs loom
▪ US lawmakers reintroduce bill that may close 3 Hong Kong trade offices in US
▪ Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by garbage truck in Hong Kong
▪ Elon Musk brands Trump adviser Peter Navarro ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ over tariffs
▪ Stiffer Hong Kong penalties helping to fight illegal wildlife trade: authorities
▪ China vows support to help graduates find jobs as US trade war weighs on the economy
▪ Japan to keep stake in Russian LNG project
▪ Billionaires slam Trump tariffs
▪ Dow jumps 1,100 points amid Trump’s trade China warns of counterme Japan negotiates
▪ 4 convicted in Hong Kong 47 trial to be freed on April 29 at earliest: sources
▪ Beijing’s political system could give it an edge in the trade war with Trump, experts say
▪ Hong Kong hygiene officials issued 31,945 fines for littering in 2024
▪ Chinese semiconductor, auto parts suppliers expect to gain from intensified US trade war
▪ Myanmar earthquake: Singapore deploys cyborg cockroaches in rescue efforts
▪ US academic faces jail term for insulting Thai king, raising concerns over free speech
▪ ‘Ignorant, disrespectful’: China slams Vance for ‘peasants’ slur as tariff war intensifies
▪ US, China trade threats, tool find could rewrite Neanderthal history: SCMP daily highlights
▪ Trouble ahead for Malaysia’s green future as Trump’s tariffs rattle solar sector
▪ Hong Kong DSE: citizen and social development exam ‘easy’, some students say
▪ China’s top chip tool maker Naura sees revenue surge amid US trade tensions
▪ Hong Kong’s Cathay pays top bosses between 19% and 76.5% more amid strong profits
▪ Zelensky says Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia
▪ At least 13 dead, 70 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic disco
▪ Hong Kong tram fares to rise from May 12 with adults paying 10% more
▪ China was home to Neanderthals, not just Europe or Middle East, Stone Age find suggests
▪ Trump tariffs: in China’s ‘Shein village’, workers face uncertain future as trade war rages
▪ US consumers prep for pain as tariffs reaffirm China’s manufacturing dominance
▪ Trump’s tariffs: Asean urged to explore trade diversification, tap FTAs
▪ In Japan, Nato chief warns of China’s ‘staggering’ military build-up
▪ Ant Group’s tech unit picks Hong Kong for global headquarters amid AI, Web3 push
▪ China sees ‘strong agriculture’ in its future, but what stands in modernisation’s way?
▪ Meta expands Instagram parental controls for teens and brings them to Facebook, Messenger
▪ Cool weekend ahead for Hong Kong as cold front moves across southern China
▪ Hong Kong handyman sentenced to 1 year in jail for seditious social media posts
▪ Chaos at Israel hearing of Netanyahu’s sacking of security chief: ‘no court run this way’
▪ Japanese 7-Eleven manager’s suicide after working 6 months straight deemed job-related
▪ Coldplay in Hong Kong: fans flock to Kai Tak Stadium for much-awaited concert
▪ Taiwan lines up sweeteners for US after Trump tariffs blow. But how far will they go?
▪ As Trump’s tariffs upend order, Chinese and EU leaders discuss need for ‘predictability’
▪ Hong Kong investment by non-local key enterprises to rise to HK$50 billion: Paul Chan
▪ Ne Zha 2 on IMAX in the US? Chinese people unite to make it a community experience for all
▪ China fitness influencer shut down for ‘provocative’ cosplaying Aquaman live-stream
▪ DeepSeek, Alibaba help China narrow gap with US in leading AI models: Stanford report
▪ Modi-Yunus meeting a ‘cooling-off moment’ in strained India-Bangladesh ties
▪ South Korean military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross border
▪ Chinese driver survives after her Tesla is sent flying, landing on parked cars
▪ Ant Group executive pays US$10 million for Hong Kong villa, 35% lower than 2022 peak
▪ China urges US to ‘show respect’ on trade talks as Trump renews tariff threat
▪ Musk urged Trump to reverse new tariffs, as Tesla shares drop, Washington Post reports
▪ ‘Brace for impact’: Chinese economist warns the gloves are off in US trade war
▪ SCMP wins 5 prizes at State Street’s 2024 Press Awards in one of the event’s biggest hauls
▪ Singapore PM Lawrence Wong slams Trump’s 10% tariff on country as ‘not actions by a friend’
▪ India sees ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ as Trump’s tariffs shake China and global trade
▪ Hong Kong considers additional tax exemptions for air transit travellers
▪ Korean Air pilots fired after fist fight over ex-president Yoon’s martial-law call
▪ Green design is a daunting challenge that’s well worth the effort
▪ Cambodia’s shift towards India for defence support signals caution over China’s ambitions
▪ IBM launches new mainframe system to handle heavy workload of AI models
▪ Singled out by Trump, China has the ‘leverage to retaliate’ and nothing to lose: analysts
▪ ‘Trump burned it all down’: economists rip into US tariffs, warn of more inflation
▪ India may not join the Squad. But its regional ties are ‘gaining momentum’
▪ Rats and rubbish mar Indonesia’s vision of a futuristic new capital
▪ Hong Kong’s leader promises ‘any possible help’ to influencers after IShowSpeed visit
▪ China girl stuck in washing machine after crawling in to ‘cool off’ from family dispute
▪ Does Trump really want a deal on tariffs? Wild ‘demands’ irk world leaders
▪ Singapore’s insolvency reforms take aim at shareholder dissent
▪ Chinese factories in Vietnam hammered by US tariffs: ‘where can I go now?’
▪ South Korean prosecutors close in on Yoon’s wife as election law breach case heats up
▪ Bangkok tower collapse sparks anger, Malaysia’s Hindu temples saga: 7 Asia highlights
▪ 2 burglars who ransack Hong Kong luxury home flee after being spotted by helper
▪ Hong Kong man jailed for 7 years for rioting after acquittal overturned
▪ Is Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ opening the door to China to join the CPTPP?
▪ Beyond oil: Gulf and Asia’s ‘natural synergy’ ignites a renewables revolution
▪ Water bottle saves Malaysian lorry driver from panther attack
▪ Amnesty says Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia executed 1,380 people last year
▪ Hong Kong will remain free port despite US tariffs, John Lee says
▪ China vows to ‘fight till the end’ against Trump’s tariffs
▪ Chinese dissident artist’s video shown on Hong Kong bill gallery says it was conned
▪ Bangladesh pleads for tariff pause as US buyers freeze garment orders
▪ China’s rise ‘unstoppable’ as US grows tired of policing the world: Zhou Bo
▪ Elon Musk’s brother jabs at Trump’s tariffs: ‘we’re not as good at making all things’
▪ Japan moves to front of queue for tariff talks with US
▪ ‘Like busy holiday season’: Apple stores see rush of iPhone shoppers ahead of US tariffs
▪ China’s ‘national team’ vows to ramp up stock purchases to maintain market stability
▪ Nearly 25% of companies in Hong Kong may follow government’s wage freeze: poll
▪ Hong Kong’s stock index rises 1.7% at the open as China’s state funds step in to prop up market
▪ If the EU adopts a ‘US plus one’ strategy, Hong Kong has a role to play
▪ China’s central bank pledges to ‘resolutely’ defend markets amid investor panic
▪ Ex-Chinese lingerie model Ni Hongjie becomes celebrated actress and household name
▪ Beijing declared milestone on South China Sea Code of Conduct. Is it progress or a tactic?
▪ Hong Kong manufacturers at risk of job cuts, closure over Trump tariffs: experts
▪ Jockey Club’s Hong Kong Sevens community programmes enable more than 10,000 beneficiaries to enjoy the mega-sports event
▪ Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano erupts, spewing ash 4km high
▪ In picking a trade war with China, Donald Trump may find time is not on his side
▪ Philippine politician faces sanctions for sexist ‘joke’ about sleeping with lonely women
▪ Senator Mark Warner says new Trump TikTok extension may violate law
▪ China needs to boost nation’s household income to counteract pain from Trump tariffs
▪ Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit
▪ China’s rail ambitions receive another boost as Mongolia approves new line
▪ Zelensky confirms for first time Ukrainian troops are active in Russia’s Belgorod region
▪ Missed signals only worsen tensions over Taiwan
▪ EU to wield ‘every tool’ against US tariffs – trade chief
▪ Trump says US to hold direct talks with Iran, insists Tehran cannot get nuclear weapons
▪ US stocks sink again as tariff war heats up
▪ Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause order to return man deported to El Salvador in error
▪ Trump’s tariff war breaks the rules – and dares the world to stop him
▪ Britain’s King Charles shrugs off health scare to begin Italy visit
▪ German car giant to suspend deliveries to US
▪ Trump administration ends some USAID contracts providing life-saving aid across Middle East
▪ EU frets over flood of Chinese imports as Trump stokes tariff war
▪ Canada says WeChat news account is pushing false narratives about PM Mark Carney
▪ Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel
▪ HK$150,000 in cash stolen from AXA office at Times Square in Hong Kong
▪ Hong Kong lawmakers question need for 3 new roles in Chief Executive’s Office
▪ Long waiting times for Hong Kong courts set to ease, judiciary says
▪ Trump adviser Navarro dismisses Tesla’s Musk as ‘car assembler’ after tariff comments
▪ Trump claims tariffs are working
▪ Where does Hang Seng Index’s 13% slump rank among other major crashes?
▪ Deliveroo riders to take legal action over compensation as platform exits Hong Kong
▪ ‘Don’t be stupid or weak’: Trump tells Americans amid tariff turmoil
▪ China’s swift strike after US tariffs shows a Beijing battle-hardened since 2018: analysts
▪ Central Huijin, a unit of China’s US$1.2 trillion wealth fund, buys ETFs to boost stocks
▪ Wall Street tumbles 1,200 points as Trump’s trade war fuels global market fears
▪ Hong Kong’s Paul Chan warns of market volatility, but holds back on intervention
▪ Microsoft joint venture Wicresoft halts projects in China, lays off thousands of workers
▪ What is Hong Kong’s free-port status and how will tariffs affect the economy?
▪ Beijing intervenes to steady markets, ‘Grand Theft Auto Shanghai’: SCMP daily highlights
▪ US-China war ‘likely’ but not inevitable, warns top political scientist
▪ Singapore jails, canes 2 men for raping a drunk 16-year-old girl in a public toilet
▪ Trump tariffs ‘economic bullying’ – Beijing
▪ Trump’s tariffs trigger crypto market sell-off
▪ Singapore designates tycoon Robert Ng, his 3 children as politically significant persons
▪ BTS and beyond: K-pop remains top global symbol of South Korean culture, survey shows
▪ Hong Kong remains upbeat on Web3 amid crypto market turmoil from US tariffs
▪ Amid Trump’s tariff war, one Asia sector could emerge unscathed – clean energy
▪ Thailand stock exchange bans short selling amid Trump tariff fallout
▪ Risk of US recession at 45% – Goldman Sachs
▪ Amputee reaches top of Chinese mountain, climbing steps using his hands
▪ Taiwan’s military simulates worst-case scenario: PLA drill turns into attack
▪ Tech war: Chinese memory chipmaker YMTC unveils new patents in sign of tech prowess
▪ Hong Kong minister defends 6 district councillors who didn’t speak at 2024 meetings
▪ Ukraine war: Russia’s Putin says ceasefire ‘questions’ linger amid US minerals deal talks
▪ Beijing tells US firms to blame Washington for ‘tariff tensions’, hails China prospects
▪ From Wall Street’s ‘Black Thursday’ to Covid-19, how Trump’s tariffs compare to worst crashes
▪ Hong Kong live streams first court hearing under pilot scheme
▪ China’s central bank plans to name money launderers to curb financial crimes
▪ Why do South Korean celebrities reveal divorces years later, despite shifting social views?
▪ Japanese bar district gets bilingual wristbands to gauge revellers’ mood
▪ Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan to meet press after stock market rout
▪ Trump’s tariffs send European stocks tumbling
▪ China love guru who teaches women how to marry rich, faces US$1 million tax evasion fine
▪ Top China think tank shuts down research centre after questions of party loyalty
▪ Malaysia warns of slowdown over US tariff as China Xi’s visit raises trade hopes
▪ Bangkok residents rethink high-rise living after Myanmar quake: ‘I feel scared’
▪ After delay, new Chinese funding plan will help extend railway to Uganda, Kenya says
▪ Oil price hits four-year low
▪ Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing visits quake epicentre – 10 days after disaster
▪ Second headless pygmy elephant corpse discovery in Malaysia raises fears of ivory poaching
▪ Why China is pivoting to Africa for copper
▪ ‘The sky will not fall’: China urges unity, resilience as US trade tensions soar
▪ Asian stocks plunge amid Trump tariffs fallout
▪ Southeast Asia’s balancing act with China threatened by Western aid cuts
▪ ‘Sleepwalking’ Malaysian crane climber claims whispering voice led him to top
▪ Martial art you’ve probably never heard of, Madagascar’s Moraingy, seeks recognition
▪ Singapore’s leaders warn over Trump tariff bombshell: ‘It’s not good news’
▪ Bitcoin, ether rout extends as tariff war pain batters cryptocurrency assets
▪ Happy not happy: Japan man faces bullying as child, struggles in love, work due to odd name
▪ Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific bans pilots, cabin crew from taking power banks on flights
▪ US air strikes on Yemen push casualty numbers higher
▪ Yen, Swiss franc rise against US dollar on safety bids as Trump’s tariffs grip markets
▪ Is South Korea’s Yoon politicking from home? Country eyes June 3 presidential poll
▪ China opts for stability over devaluation as tariff tremors give yuan a jolt
▪ Student accused of attacking 5 at Hong Kong’s CityU remanded to psychiatric centre
▪ Hang Seng Index plummets by the most since 2008 amid Asia sell-off in all-out tariff war
▪ Shorter layovers, new lounges, better jets: Air India’s revival takes flight
▪ Trump’s tariffs, obesity crisis in China, Europe’s future: 5 weekend reads you missed
▪ Grand Theft Auto Shanghai? Chinese scientists build a super virtual city – for police
▪ Bottle ban at Kai Tak Stadium reversed ahead of Coldplay shows, signs still no go
▪ Venezuela accuses US of plotting ‘false flag attack’ on Guyana oil platform
▪ 3 injured in Hong Kong as 3-vehicle pile-up leads to tunnel closure
▪ China preps for protracted trade fight with hints of rate cuts, fiscal upswing
▪ In Siargao, Philippines, illegal fishermen turn ecotourism operators and revive mangroves
▪ Sara Duterte returns to Philippines from The Hague to face midterm election clash
▪ Hong Kong residential landlords get support from workers at hedge funds, crypto: Savills
▪ Why Trump’s axing of ‘de minimis’ rule is no small thing for Hong Kong exporters
▪ Ukraine ceasefire talks trump tariffs on Russia, US official says
▪ Malaysia’s Anwar vows Asean-wide challenge to Trump’s tariff wall
▪ Hong Kong’s new stadium doesn’t need mega-events, just great sports fixtures
▪ Hong Kong’s office segment to see faster turnaround than retail sector: Morgan Stanley
▪ French President Macron meets Egyptian leader Sisi in Cairo for Gaza talks
▪ China court auctions 100 tonnes of live crocodiles, starting at US$550,000, no delivery
▪ Hongkongers can protect national security in their daily lives: new police chief
▪ Myanmar earthquake: can Asean step up to fill US aid vacuum?
▪ Market panic mounts as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs
▪ Goldman Sachs lowers 2025 growth forecast for Chinese stocks thanks to Trump tariffs
▪ West Bank teenager with US citizenship killed by Israeli forces, Palestinian official says
▪ ‘They will never use Signal for anything like this again’: Dennis Wilder
▪ John Lithgow wins best actor at UK Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl’s dark side
▪ Police in Paris arrest 2 over ‘terrorist’ attack plot
▪ Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan are ‘destabilising’, G7 says
▪ Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32 as Netanyahu heads to US to meet Trump about the war
▪ Former German president warns of far-right at 80th anniversary of Buchenwald liberation
▪ Russia court sends US citizen awaiting trial to a psychiatric hospital
▪ More than 430,000 residents return to Hong Kong as Ching Ming holiday ends
▪ 500 cases in West Texas measles outbreak as second child dies
▪ Bangladesh court detains 70 lawyers tied to toppled government
▪ Israel detention of two UK MPs ‘unacceptable’, Lammy says
▪ Chinese upgrades to Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base ‘aimed at de-risking supply chains’
▪ Pope Francis makes surprise appearance amid pneumonia recovery
▪ How China and Laos are taking the food security bull by the horns
▪ Taiwan fears grow that PLA drills may escalate into real attack ‘with no time to respond’
▪ France’s far-right, left-wing rally after Le Pen conviction
▪ Hong Kong’s revamped Mong Kok Market Complex to temporarily house health centre
▪ Indonesia will not retaliate against Trump tariff, minister says
▪ Hongkongers may soon pay deposits for booked public medical services
▪ Rare snow leopard’s death in suspected hit-and-run sparks Chinese police investigation
▪ Hong Kong to attract 170,000 visitors with Tourism Board’s 56 MICE events
▪ Trump’s beer tariffs could hit 100,000 EU jobs – FT
▪ Man sues China gaming firm for depression after being ‘virtually slapped’ 4,800 times
▪ Hong Kong jewellers weigh reducing US exposure, relocating amid Trump’s tariffs
▪ Israel provides new details in killing of 15 Gaza aid workers
▪ 4 injured in Hong Kong when car mounts pavement due to accelerator mix-up
▪ ‘I could only cry’: Hong Kong carers pushed to limit, as NGO warns of stress risks
▪ Outrage over Lamborghini crash in India reignites debate over privilege and impunity
▪ EU hits back at Trump’s trade war with US$28 billion in tariffs on US imports
▪ Hong Kong to expand transport services for Coldplay shows at Kai Tak Stadium
▪ Hong Kong should focus on regulating, not replacing, ride-hailing
▪ Magnitude 8 earthquake risk on rise in China and surrounding regions, study warns
▪ Iran calls Trump’s direct talks on nuclear deal ‘meaningless’
▪ Below 30% of Hong Kong organisations have AI guidelines for staff: watchdog
▪ US tariffs to have short-term impact on Hong Kong, finance chief Paul Chan says
▪ Whose lives matter? Navigating aid and ethics in a divided world
▪ PLA aircraft carrier may have explored alternative route to Taiwan’s east before drill
▪ Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse sells premium sausages online, earns US$207 million in 4 years
▪ US farmers backed Trump’s re-election. Now they feel the sting of his tariffs
▪ Hongkonger among 44 injured after 2 Tokyo tour buses collide
▪ Close encounters: inside Japan’s growing fascination with UFOs
▪ China facing obesity crisis as forecasts predict 65 per cent will be overweight by 2030
▪ Hong Kong schools record net increase of 4,500 students, reversing outflow trend
▪ Netflix’s Con Mum star Dionne Marie Hanna charged in Singapore with fraud
▪ Hong Kong gas usage remains below pre-pandemic level for sixth straight year
▪ Hongkongers perform ‘lost music’ of ancient China in the West for the first time
▪ African designers strike a pose at Shanghai Fashion Week as Chinese market beckons
▪ Gold, dollars? China’s middle class unsure where to invest amid market chaos
▪ In South Korea, crushing academic pressures start in kindergarten: ‘it’s very worrying’
▪ Hong Kong’s economy needs a lean and mean civil service
▪ Hong Kong stock exchange’s lot-size reform gathers support amid cost concerns
▪ How China is reshaping its economic ties with Africa
▪ Daughter of Hong Kong actress attends 2 kindergartens, eats, naps, uses bathroom in car
▪ Hong Kong should preserve free trade status, resist retaliatory tariffs: experts
▪ Sinking feeling: is Australia’s navy ready for a Pacific conflict?
▪ DeepSeek unveils new AI reasoning method as anticipation for its next-gen model rises
▪ US revokes all South Sudan visas after it refuses to take back its citizens
▪ UK PM Keir Starmer ready to ‘shelter’ businesses from Trump tariff storm
▪ As EU considers its place in a post-American West, others wait to see where it settles
▪ Trump’s plan for port fees on Chinese-made ships won’t save US shipyards
▪ Ukraine’s Zelensky slams ‘weak’ US reply after Russian strike kills 9 children
▪ JPMorgan sounds global recession alarm
▪ Trump doubles down on tariffs, says China ‘hit much harder’ than US
▪ Trump opponents prepare to protest after rallies in Europe
▪ CK Hutchison’s control of Panama ports ‘undermines’ sovereignty, lawyers say
▪ Zelensky hails progress in talks with UK, French military chiefs
▪ Spaniards protest housing crisis, hedge funds backing short-term rentals
▪ China flexes military muscles with rare, large-scale missile test in Gobi Desert
▪ Netanyahu to discuss tariffs with Trump in Washington visit
▪ China vows more ‘resolute measures’ against Trump tariffs blitz as US stocks plunge
▪ Hong Kong housing body prepares new round of contracts targeting well-off tenants
▪ Libya’s crackdown on NGOs a distraction from internal failures, analysts say
▪ ‘Tai chi in a fog’: why China’s international arbitration goals are proving elusive
▪ Video shows slain Gaza aid workers last moments, Red Crescent says
▪ US Treasury chief Bessent: stock market drop a ‘Mag 7’ problem, not a Maga one
▪ 2 injured after truck slips down slope and crashes into car in Hong Kong
▪ US, Panama discuss ‘importance’ of audit on CK Hutchison’s Panama ports
▪ Tariffs bring turmoil to US, Canada farm machinery manufacturers
▪ China son pays off US$2.8 million debt for parents by teaching calligraphy, impresses many
▪ What lessons can be learned from case of Hong Kong girl who was shaken to death?
▪ Philippines disputes China’s arrest of alleged Filipino spies
▪ Vietnamese firms bemoan ‘absurdity’ of Trump’s higher tariff as US orders fall
▪ Chinese pay it forward with free meals to ease hardship, inspire hope in tough job market
▪ Cambodia’s renovated naval base has ‘nothing to hide’, Manet says
▪ Hong Kong urged to axe civil service perks after HK$300 million spent on holiday bonuses
▪ Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again
▪ Yoon Suk-yeol’s ‘invalid’ impeachment sparks protests, political turmoil in South Korea
▪ Chinese authorities warn of fire and road safety risks over traditional Ching Ming holiday
▪ Hongkongers’ water usage drops by 12% compared with Covid-19 pandemic peak
▪ From Trump to the Great Depression, did tariffs ever truly help the US economy?
▪ As Trump tariffs threaten US bulk orders, where can Hong Kong manufacturers turn?
▪ Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds
▪ Chinese influencer smashes temples, performs bold stunts to challenge superstitions
▪ China’s molecular ‘elevator’ boosts immunity 150-fold, offers hope against cancer, viruses
▪ North Korea’s Kim showcases new sniper rifle as South Korea impeaches president Yoon Suk-yeol
▪ What case of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron says about how South Korea treats celebrities
▪ Taiwan’s security chief Joseph Wu visits US for ‘special channel’ talks, source says
▪ US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariffs as global trade tensions escalate
▪ Australia to reclaim strategic Darwin port from Chinese ownership amid rising security fears
▪ Ukraine war: 9 children killed in Russian strike near playground in Zelensky’s hometown
▪ Only 1 in 10 Hong Kong non-government workers enjoys flexible schedules: survey
▪ Malaysia’s rail port project targets a Europe trade corridor shake-up
▪ Deconstructing art: as China’s iconic Dafen village reels, AI takes orders from artists
▪ Elon Musk-Sam Altman fight over OpenAI overhaul set for March trial
▪ Tokyo to transform congested Ginza motorway into New York High Line-inspired green space
▪ Ronin the rat breaks world record for sniffing out landmines in Cambodia
▪ Japan rebuts criticism of its response to Myanmar earthquake rescue
▪ How Alibaba is turning into China’s AI powerhouse and a school for entrepreneurs
▪ Trump administration sent erroneous email ordering Ukrainians to leave: ‘will find you’
▪ US ordered to return man sent to El Salvador prison in ‘error’ during Trump deportation
▪ Call me a Chinese auntie. Better yet, celebrate auntie power with me
▪ Malaysia’s gas pipelines should be no-go zones after explosion, experts say
▪ China’s collapse or domination? Avoid the mistakes of Sherlock Holmes’ creator
▪ Airline issues special boarding passes for China deity statues cross-strait religious visit
▪ Siu mai saviour? Hong Kong group aims to preserve and promote dim sum staple
▪ In Myanmar, a heartless junta deepens earthquake despair with ‘collective punishment’
▪ Trump posts video purportedly showing deadly Yemen strike: ‘Oops’
▪ Why Trump tariffs could make sports gear made in Asia pricier – for Americans
▪ Could Trump tariffs open window of opportunity for China to improve ties with Vietnam?
▪ Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs
▪ How Hong Kong can reimagine its greatest asset: people’s homes
▪ In rare break with Trump, Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking Republican ‘bloodbath’
▪ US pressures Argentina’s Milei to scrap currency swap accord with China
▪ Moscow moves to second in global billionaire rankings
▪ Trump hits golf course as stock market plummets for a 2nd straight day over tariffs
▪ Prince Andrew sent China’s Xi Jinping birthday letter every year, spy case documents say
▪ Trump extends TikTok deadline after failing to outline deal to sell the China-owned app
▪ Trump says Vietnam willing to cut tariffs on US goods to ‘zero’ to reach deal
▪ US Fed chair warns tariffs likely to push up inflation as Trump urges rate cuts
▪ Number of non-local homebuyers in Hong Kong more than triples in 2 years
▪ Does China’s ‘epic response’ to Trump tariffs signal end of hopes for meaningful talks?
▪ UK comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
▪ With tensions rising in Taiwan, civil defence becomes a high-wire act
▪ US market extends drop as strong jobs report fails to soothe tariff fears
▪ Secret to Trump’s ‘crazy’ tariffs, accidental ambassador IShowSpeed: SCMP daily highlights
▪ Malaysia’s electronics sector at risk as experts call out Trump’s ‘voodoo’ tariffs
▪ Hong Kong police arrest 4 from Guangxi over string of luxury home burglaries
▪ South Korea’s Jeju unsettled by rise in crime as Chinese tourists return in droves
▪ 3 ways Asean can survive Trump’s tariff war – and 4 ways China can help
▪ Hong Kong customs aim to fully launch tobacco laser labels by June 2027
▪ How will Hong Kong businesses brace for impact as US-China tariff war escalates?
▪ Trump losing patience with Putin, US’ Marco Rubio tells Nato
▪ Indonesia’s new coal pricing rule sparks uncertainty, resistance from Chinese firms
▪ World’s first 1-nanometre RISC-V chip made in China with 2D materials
▪ ‘Limits’ to Filipino hospitality: Russian vlogger arrested over harassment
▪ Ahead of Trump’s tariffs, most MNCs in Singapore worry about slowdown: survey
▪ Why are monkeys better at yodelling than humans? It’s all in the membrane
▪ China hits back at US with 34% tariff on American imports in retaliation for Trump’s move
▪ China e-commerce vendors scramble to respond to Trump tariffs, ‘de minimis’ exemption end
▪ Taiwan man steals ex’s dad’s urn to force reunion or ‘she would never see her father again’
▪ Chinese mountain to get escalators for ‘painless climbing experience’
▪ Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon, further testing ceasefire
▪ Trump presents ‘Gold Card’ for rich immigrants to US
▪ Trump’s tariffs hit allies and rivals, but Russia, Cuba and North Korea escape penalties
▪ ‘Thrill-seeking’ US tourist arrested after visit to India’s restricted North Sentinel Island
▪ US influencer IShowSpeed’s view of China makes him accidental ambassador
▪ Police in Hong Kong, Singapore, 4 other jurisdictions, arrest 435 in child porn sting
▪ Real threat posed by Trump’s tariffs worse than a global recession
▪ MI5 reveals secrets and tools of real-life James Bonds throughout its history
▪ Chinese tourists plan stops to smell the cherry blossoms on holiday weekend
▪ Xia Baolong pushes for new Hong Kong tourism offerings as minister eyes islands, coasts
▪ Hong Kong’s soon-to-open art-storage facility is another draw for family offices
▪ Thousands in Hong Kong mark Ching Ming at cemeteries, over 150,000 leave for weekend
▪ Tariffs for penguins? Trump trade order targets remote uninhabited Australian islands
▪ Finland’s colossal underground bunkers a model for anxious Europe
▪ Malaysia’s ‘lonely’ wives seek divorce from phone-addicted elderly husbands
▪ South China Sea: mounting China-Philippine spy cases risk rattling economic relations
▪ Chinese woman finds birth parents after 27 years, just 2 days after posting appeal video
▪ Tech war: Huawei’s ternary logic patent could solve the problem of power-hungry AI chips
▪ Hong Kong should use basketball gambling revenue for sports development: think tank
▪ Hong Kong police probe deaths of 4 dogs from suspected poisoning
▪ Hong Kong online broker Futu launches DeepSeek-powered tools for investors
▪ Huge asteroid that briefly threatened Earth may smash into moon
▪ Trump national security officials fired in White House shake-up
▪ Potential arrest, no perks, pension: what comes next for South Korea’s Yoon?
▪ US diplomats in China face relationship ban, Xiaomi’s fatal car crash: SCMP’s 7 highlights
▪ China’s deep sea space station: could South China Sea be the next Persian Gulf?
▪ India turns to AI in fight against glaucoma, boost early detection of disease
▪ US horror writer mistaken for Duterte’s lawyer: ‘not how I wanted to get famous’
▪ Given prevailing headwinds, Hong Kong has the big opportunity as an offshore yuan hub: CICC
▪ IShowSpeed in Hong Kong: YouTube star meets pandas, as fans flock for selfies
▪ South Korean court formally removes Yoon from office, ending political crisis
▪ Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills at least 27, Palestinians say
▪ Hong Kong tree enthusiast on high alert for hill fires on Ching Ming Festival
▪ Donald Trump’s pick for Beijing envoy affirms US commitment to one-China policy
▪ Chinese stocks’ world-beating run risks unravelling as Trump’s reciprocal tariff kicks in
▪ ‘Cruel’ Trump tariffs bring Vietnam’s economic dreams crashing down
▪ Rival gold miners in Bolivia fight using dynamite, leaving at least 6 dead
▪ China detains 3 Philippine nationals on suspicion of spying
▪ Zhihu, a Quora-like Q A platform, bets on AI search to become China’s X and LinkedIn
▪ China flight attendant bitten on arm after intervening in passengers’ clash over body odour
▪ 61% of eligible DSE candidates get into Hong Kong public universities, down from 70%
▪ Japan faces demand for full footage over death of Sri Lankan detainee from family
▪ US government sued by Conservative legal group over Chinese import tariffs
▪ 2 dead, 32 injured after Russian drone attack hits Kharkiv homes
▪ China’s biotech firms record surge in overseas licensing deals in first quarter
▪ Trump says things ‘going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
▪ Prince Harry blasts ‘blatant lies’ as watchdog launches Africa charity investigation
▪ From Guangdong to LA, tariff superstorm alters course of global business expansions
▪ Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal
▪ Pentagon officials urge a faster militarisation of space, citing China’s advances
▪ ‘First-in-line’ status offers Philippines little shelter from Trump
▪ US is negotiating minerals deals with conflict-hit DR Congo, Trump official says
▪ Mexico’s President Sheinbaum welcomes being left off Trump’s import tariffs list
▪ Pentagon watchdog opens investigation into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans
▪ Russia bans Elton John’s Aids foundation to defend ‘spiritual and moral values’
▪ Russian home appliance market struggling – industry boss
▪ Trump’s tariff calculations are sharply questioned by economists
▪ Zambia withdraws 4 US-based footballers from China tournament over US travel limits
▪ Major global bank warns of potential dollar crisis
▪ Canada hits US car sector with 25 per cent tariffs, mirroring Trump’s move
▪ Fitch cuts China rating on weakening finances, debt concerns, following Trump tariffs
▪ ‘Sit back and take it in’ – US treasury to tariff-hit nations
▪ French worker faces 30 years’ jail on charges of killing baby with drain fluid
▪ France’s Macron urges firms to halt US investments in ‘collective solidarity’
▪ US Senate panel approves Trump pick Paul Atkins as SEC chairman
▪ Apple, Tesla, Walmart among US firms seen hit by Trump’s tariffs on China
▪ Man sets himself and car on fire in Amsterdam’s iconic square
▪ Trump tariffs: ‘bad news for all’ as Asia hard hit by levies, amid fears of global trade war
▪ US stock market leads global decline after Trump unveils tariffs
▪ Philippines offered 20 US F-16 fighter jets in major defence upgrade, amid China tensions
▪ ‘Deeply unreasonable’: Trump’s 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports stuns Taipei
▪ Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong says city remains ‘safest’ in ‘chaotic world’
▪ Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of city’s Web3 sector after Tron founder flags fraud
▪ Beijing slams new tariffs, US diplomats in China get romance ban: SCMP daily highlights
▪ As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?
▪ Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation, Singapore’s Temasek donate cancer treatment machines
▪ PLA puts US military on notice over ‘dangerous’ activities near China
▪ China’s lidar sensor makers Hesai, RoboSense stand to gain after fatal Xiaomi SU7 EV crash
▪ More incentives needed to spur new ecotourism areas in Hong Kong: experts
▪ Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred
▪ An Asia racked by natural disasters needs insurers to step up
▪ PLA takes aim at Taiwan’s coastal fuel depot in Strait Thunder 2025A war games
▪ Hong Kong condemns US tariffs, duty-free parcel cancellation as ‘bullying’
▪ Thais outraged by expensive furniture for now-collapsed Bangkok tower
▪ Marco Rubio says US committed to Nato but tells allies to spend more
▪ Hong Kong woman dies during 100-metre training dive in Philippines
▪ Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman pop up in Hong Kong’s DSE English exam
▪ Tech war: China claims AI chip progress as Loongson unveils CPUs amid self-sufficiency push
▪ Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that
▪ Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: everything you need to know
▪ South Korea’s ‘Kim Soo-hyun’ petition urges higher age ceiling for statutory rape law
▪ Chinese universities surpass US rivals in AI ranking – and then there is DeepSeek
▪ With Trump’s trade war going global, how will China respond?
▪ Chinese journalism graduate swaps high-paying job for happiness as canteen worker
▪ Tencent-backed China Ruyi to tap bond market for US$500 million amid growth plans: sources
▪ One-third of HIV cases in Hong Kong among low-risk groups such as housewives
▪ Trump tariffs jolt Apple’s supply chain in China, as shares of Goertek and Luxshare plunge
▪ US dollar weakens against yen, Swiss franc on concern of Trump tariffs’ economic impact
▪ Japan bento chain’s ‘no rice’ April Fool’s joke goes down the wrong way
▪ Hong Kong to host Brazilian festival in June, 30,000 attendees expected
▪ US-China decoupling: Washington bans diplomats and staff from romance and sex with Chinese
▪ BYD to double South Korea sales network in challenge to Hyundai and Kia
▪ Southeast Asians expect more US engagement amid Trump’s tariff call: survey
▪ India’s Lower House passes bill that would change Muslim land laws
▪ Hong Kong crypto firm HashKey moves into AI amid drive for more blockchain automation
▪ Hungary says planning to withdraw from ICC as Israel’s Netanyahu arrives
▪ Top Beijing envoy in Hong Kong meets US diplomat over sanctions
▪ Japan’s municipalities unready to deal with major earthquake: survey
▪ Bear market: bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies fall on risk-asset slump amid Trump tariffs
▪ How is the PLA achieving steady progress with its drills near Taiwan and what is next?
▪ Trump’s tariffs rattle island that doesn’t ‘export anything’ to US
▪ Tesla’s first-quarter deliveries in China slump 22% to a 3-year low as it trails rival BYD
▪ Hongkonger convicted over 2019 Yuen Long riot after judge overturns acquittal
▪ China promises countermeasures to Trump’s new 34% tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’
▪ Search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 paused amid ‘weather changes’
▪ Sinophobia among Philippine officials? China travel advisory spurs reflection
▪ ‘Immense consequences’: Trump’s tariffs ignite worldwide backlash, global recession fears
▪ Chinese ‘demon teacher’ with 2 million followers hailed as superstar for ‘tough-love’ style
▪ Proposed Hong Kong smoking ban could lead to billions lost in tax revenues: lawmaker
▪ Philippines tells China possible US F-16 jet deal not a threat to any nation
▪ As the dust settles from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, what’s China’s effective tariff rate?
▪ Hongkongers raise hygiene concerns after rat spotted in Japanese diner Sushiro
▪ Colombia seizes nearly 49 tonnes of China-bound smartphone mineral
▪ Shock over teen surrogate, China’s ‘century baby’ dies, placenta theft: 5 trending stories
▪ ‘Fitness King of Hong Kong’ Eddie Phillips dies of lung cancer aged 74
▪ Israel military ‘dissecting’ Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages
▪ Singapore’s Temasek invests in snack firm Haldiram’s as India remains key focus
▪ Could constitutional challenges further delay or even block Hutchison’s Panama deal?
▪ Man, 73, jailed for molesting 4 women on Singapore Airlines flight
▪ Israel launches strikes on Syria military airbases, infrastructure
▪ Apple shares tumble as Trump imposes tariffs on production hubs, including China
▪ Japanese assemblywoman gets 8,000 death threats over call for sanitary pads in public toilets
▪ For a lasting healthcare fix, Hong Kong must look beyond the symptoms
▪ Hong Kong authorities ‘very concerned’ after 2 students caught smoking, vaping
▪ Japanese student gains 32 million views as only one to dig up 8-year-old time capsule
▪ France’s Elior Group chief ‘confident’ about Hong Kong aircraft processing deal
▪ Solar fury blinds China’s stealth-detecting radar, inspiring cosmic early warning network
▪ Australia blasts Trump’s tariffs, rules out retaliation against ‘unwarranted’ duties
▪ How Malaysia’s data centres became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions
▪ Futu rents prime Causeway Bay address as online broker prepares for stock market bonanza
▪ India and Sri Lanka set to sign defence pact amid China’s rising regional clout
▪ Beijing’s crackdown on solar panel oversupply ‘too little, too late’: US advisory firm
▪ Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but slams Trump admin’s ‘bargain’
▪ China showcases its role as a stabilising force amid US turbulence
▪ Mike Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on China, other global issues, US report says
▪ Trump announced 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods as part of ‘Liberation Day’ package
▪ Trump announces new US tariffs of at least 10% on all imports
▪ Trump rolls out sweeping new tariffs
▪ Trump tells inner circle that Elon Musk will be out soon, US news report says
▪ Hong Kong tunnel tolls under review after multimillion dollar losses
▪ More women in UK and China come forward over ‘prolific’ rapist Zou Zhenhao
▪ Amazon makes last-minute bid to buy TikTok as deadline looms, US report says
▪ Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at InnoEX 2025 demonstrates Hong Kong’s solid achievements in advancing the smart city development
▪ How CIS Cultivates a Culture of Well-Being
▪ Denmark’s PM arrives in Greenland for 3-day visit
▪ Beijing calls on HSBC to help improve Sino-British ties, boost Hong Kong’s image
▪ Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief
▪ Hong Kong rescue team pulls survivor from rubble of Myanmar earthquake
▪ Over 90% of student suicides in Hong Kong were youngsters aged 12 and above
▪ US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng ‘is safe’, source says, after FBI raids
▪ Costa Rica’s Nobel-winning ex-president loses US visa
▪ US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears
▪ Companies invited to develop 3 new tourism and recreation areas in Hong Kong
▪ China’s hypersonic anti-ship missiles, ‘artificial sun’ milestone: SCMP daily highlights
▪ Ex-Google engineer joins Shanghai robotics start-up to take lead on advanced AI research
▪ With friends like Trump’s America, who needs enemies?
▪ China urges Myanmar to protect rescuers after military fires shots at aid convoy
▪ Hong Kong karate body to pay HK$1.58 million in compensation over ‘unfair’ policy
▪ Australia-China trade ties ‘imperative’ as both sides eye emerging prospects, risks
▪ What is the ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’, and will it really crash China’s economy?
▪ South Korea mulls giving Indonesian wildfire hero a long-stay visa
▪ Hong Kong won’t set limit on students’ screen time despite health concerns
▪ On way to harnessing nuclear fusion, Chinese HL-3 reactor hits ‘dual 100 million degrees’
▪ Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI model coming this month, sources say, in bid to cement industry lead
▪ No need to merge Hong Kong’s RTHK with government press department: minister
▪ Singapore detains boy, 17, allegedly planning to kill ‘at least 100’ Muslims
▪ Hong Kong launches public consultation on legalisation of basketball betting
▪ Chinese traffic police brigade grants rare cancer boy his dream to be cop for a day
▪ ‘Earthquake drunk’ Thais given advice on how to deal with post-quake dizziness
▪ Tearful Philippine influencers grilled over Duterte ‘fake news’ admit errors, but change needed
▪ China says weaponising agriculture in US trade war should be off-limits
▪ Tokyo girl, 16, found dead with over 10 stab wounds
▪ Deaths from future big earthquake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist
▪ Deepfake image of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report
▪ Air India’s ‘whitetail’ windfall from China dries up, leaving India’s skies in flux
▪ ‘Malicious’ Japan TV interview claiming Chinese eat crows ruffle feathers in China
▪ Are Beijing’s hypersonic anti-ship missiles in Taiwan Strait a warning for US?
▪ Xiaomi car crash sparks concerns, BYD beats Tesla again: 7 EV reads
▪ Shirtless TikTok stunt lands Sydney Airport baggage handler in legal trouble
▪ Israel to expand military operations against Hamas in Gaza
▪ ‘Millions of drivers need to be educated’ in wake of fatal Xiaomi crash, analysts say
▪ Australia urges decoupling from US universities: ‘we live in a different world’
▪ China film honours ‘Dumpling Queen’ from street vendor to billion-dollar food empire founder
▪ Why China needs ‘as many friends as possible’ to prevail in US rivalry
▪ Malaysians angry over Selangor gas pipeline fire, blame ‘haphazard’ works
▪ European travellers shun US as ‘unknown territory’ as tourist detentions create ‘bad buzz’
▪ Trump’s auto tariffs may raise consumer prices, cut demand and hit job growth, Magna says
▪ US sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions rise
▪ ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming denies Singaporean citizenship report as TikTok deal looms
▪ Bangkok tower collapse: Chinese contractors under scrutiny amid ‘tofu building’ claims
▪ Drivers balk at inflexible hours, lack of incentives of Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleet
▪ Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone and Top Gun, dead at 65
▪ Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing arrested in Thailand
▪ Meta’s AI research chief to exit, jolting US$65 billion investment drive
▪ Japan’s US missile venture draws flak from North Korea after Hegseth visit
▪ Algeria shoots down drone near border with Mali as tensions simmer
▪ In a first for China’s Communist Party, Politburo members Li Ganjie and Shi Taifeng swap jobs
▪ Thailand braces for US$7 billion or more in losses from Trump’s tariffs
▪ Japan’s second ‘baby hatch’ for abandoned infants opens as economic pressures mount
▪ Trump and Musk’s gamble fails as liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
▪ Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan denies ‘liking’ controversial Gaza post
▪ Beijing appoints new Hong Kong police commissioner to succeed Raymond Siu
▪ Taiwan’s civil defence drills go big, but is there still a sense of urgency?
▪ White House to discuss TikTok sale in meeting on Wednesday ahead of Saturday deadline
▪ To struggling Hongkongers, rise in healthcare fees just adds to hardship
▪ In Japan, museum for Korean nationalist hero Yun Bong-gil reopens old wounds
▪ Chinese woman stages 20 fake marriages to help clients ‘navigate social pressures’
▪ How China could put conditions on Hutchison port sale and new buyer emerges
▪ Hong Kong’s March property sales rise to 4-month high, in a sign of improving sentiment
▪ Beijing continues military drills in Taiwan Strait for second day
▪ Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock
▪ South Korea’s ‘trial by media’ in spotlight after politician’s death amid assault claims
▪ ByteDance-owned Douyin sheds lights on recommendation algorithm amid regulatory pressure
▪ The new ‘transactional reality’: Europe prepares to face China on its own terms
▪ Trump’s tariffs on Vietnam could spell trouble for Nike, Adidas
▪ ‘JFK’ director Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of 1963 Kennedy assassination
▪ China can take a leaf from post-war America on work-relief programmes
▪ Trump sorts out final US ‘Liberation Day’ tariff details as hours tick down before reveal
▪ US deports man with legal status to El Salvador prison because of ‘administrative error’
▪ Chinese-Canadian MP, a focus of foreign interference inquiries, drops re-election bid
▪ US Senator Cory Booker’s marathon anti-Trump speech closes in on record
▪ China hails US YouTube star, how Signal furore may aid spies: 7 US-China relations reads
▪ Green Innovations Poised to Dominate the Lighting Market
▪ How Trump’s bid for a third term challenges George Washington’s legacy, US Constitution
▪ Russia mints 15 new billionaires – Forbes
▪ Luigi Mangione faces death penalty for premeditated murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
▪ Hong Kong Disneyland to give away 200,000 tickets to charities, NGOs
▪ China-US summit hopes fade as Trump 2.0 goes hard on tariffs, Taiwan and upending detente: analysts
▪ ‘Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon in DC address of Hong Kong trade office
▪ Putin meets China’s Wang Yi, ‘looking forward’ to welcome Xi Jinping in May
▪ Thailand’s rescue dogs provide support to grieving families after Bangkok skyscraper collapse
▪ Elderly Hong Kong woman missing for 5 days found in Tai Po bush
▪ Philippine military chief warns troops to ‘start planning’ in event of Taiwan conflict
▪ Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientist’s AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights
▪ IMF discounts Trump tariff recession threat
▪ China’s ZTE names Fang Rong as chairman amid AI pivot, revenue drop
▪ Trump healthcare cuts to eliminate 10,000 jobs, strip union rights, amid measles outbreak
▪ Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble
▪ Amid tariff wars, Chinese carmakers are dominating Russian market
▪ Xiaomi to cooperate with police after fatal crash involving SU7 EV’s self-driving feature
▪ Hong Kong aims to ban flavoured smoking items next year, starting with non-menthol
▪ Chinese scientists find way to make seawater uranium extraction 40 times more efficient
▪ Alibaba woos back DingTalk founder to lead office app’s AI push
▪ India’s early moves to shield from Trump’s global tariffs may pay off
▪ South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun files US$8.2 million lawsuit against Kim Sae-ron’s family
▪ 6 Hong Kong officials slapped with fresh US sanctions: who are they and what’s next?
▪ Guangdong aims to become global AI and robotics hub after DeepSeek’s success
▪ Volcano erupts near Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, triggering evacuations
▪ US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase sees worst quarter since FTX collapse
▪ Russia captures Ukrainian village as tensions rise over energy site attacks, minerals deal
▪ Chinese company under fire for ‘prison-style’ workplace – no phones, eat lunch at desk
▪ US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng took Singapore job before FBI raids: university letter
▪ Canadian MP quits election race amid Hong Kong activist bounty remark controversy
▪ Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sexually assaulted Fuji TV staff amid ‘culture of harassment’: report
▪ Goldman Sachs thinks US recession more likely
▪ China’s complex social credit system evolves with 23 new guidelines from Beijing
▪ Launch of Hong Kong’s newest premium taxi fleet plagued by cancellations
▪ Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to pay tribute to film, Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung
▪ China leads relief for quake-hit Myanmar. But will civil war stymie aid efforts?
▪ China advances in brain-computer interface technology, aiming for US$900 per procedure
▪ Australian outback swamped by year’s rain in a week, devastates livestock, infrastructure
▪ How tech innovation can bolster Pakistan’s relationship with China
▪ China, New Zealand lead historic dives in southern abyss, Australia complains
▪ Tesla offers interest-free loans in China for Model Y to lift EV sales, fend off rivals
▪ Hong Kong court reinstates ex-lawmaker’s jail sentence for disclosing ICAC probe
▪ Malaysian rescuers in Myanmar’s quake epicentre hampered by aftershocks, landmines
▪ Man arrested over attacking 5 people on Hong Kong’s City University campus
▪ Hindu temples in Malaysia to meet over land issues as relocation saga simmers
▪ Pop star Leslie Cheung dies in fall from Hong Kong hotel in 2003 – from the SCMP archive
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▪ Thai dad arrested for abandoning baby in forest to punish wife who denies him sex
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▪ France’s Le Pen fights to keep presidency hopes alive after 5-year election ban
▪ Trump talks up ‘big nuclear’ North Korea and reaching out to Kim
▪ Hong Kong rescue team press on with search for survivors of Myanmar earthquake
▪ Hong Kong’s ESF international school group plans fee increment of about 4.8%
▪ ‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath
▪ Macau police arrest 2 Hong Kong sisters over taking HK$612,000 lost in taxi
▪ Iran warns it will acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked
▪ John Lee going with the innovation flow of Hong Kong’s mainland water legacy
▪ South Korea’s impeached president to learn his fate on Friday
▪ Yemen’s Houthis claim they shot down another US Reaper drone
▪ What Yunus’ China trip means for Bangladesh’s India ties: ‘deep optics’
▪ ‘On our own’ in Myanmar, Bali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners: 7 Asia highlights
▪ Towering inferno erupts on outskirts of Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur
▪ ‘Giving machines a heart’: China urged to dig deeper in AI development
▪ Israel says targeted Hezbollah operative in Beirut strike
▪ TSMC affirms commitment to Taiwan with new domestic fab amid overseas expansion
▪ Chinese-born entrepreneur buys entire SpaceX flight for ultimate polar orbit adventure
▪ Beijing vows retaliation over second round of US sanctions on Hong Kong officials
▪ China nominates Zou Jiayi to be the next president of the AIIB
▪ BlackRock, at centre of Hutchison’s Panama ports row, has about US$16 bn in Chinese stocks
▪ How education can lead the way for Hong Kong’s economic revival
▪ Japan ‘becoming very angry’ with misbehaving social media influencers
▪ Bizarre 2-way mirror in Thai theme park toilet lets urinating men watch women for ‘enjoyment’
▪ South China Sea: poor diplomacy and deep mistrust could escalate into crisis, expert warns
▪ Why are Hong Kong cinemas closing despite box office hits?
▪ PLA launches military drills around Taiwan
▪ Claims of plot to reinstate impeached president Yoon rock South Korea
▪ Stocks see wild swings in run-up to Trump’s tariff roll-out
▪ Bodies of 15 aid workers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say
▪ With Labubu, Molly, China’s Pop Mart gives Hong Kong creativity a broader audience
▪ OpenAI to build open AI model as it faces competition from Meta and China’s DeepSeek
▪ In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone
▪ Nasa’s newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing’s Starliner capsule again
▪ US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, five others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse
▪ UK’s Starmer blames lack of joint action as he struggles to stop migrants crossing Channel
▪ UK braces for new US tariffs – media
▪ UK braces for new US tariffs – media
▪ Microsoft shutters AI lab in Shanghai, signalling a broader pullback from China
▪ US agency reports to lay out justification for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
▪ Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser says she has 4 days to live after bus crash
▪ Without giant particle collider, Europe could cede physics leadership to China: CERN chief
▪ ‘Terrorism’ behind fire that destroyed 17 cars at Rome Tesla showroom, says Elon Musk
▪ 5 dead in Spain coal mine explosion, nation’s deadliest mining accident in decades
▪ China woos neighbours, world’s brightest X-ray light source: SCMP daily highlights
▪ Operator of US jet fuel tanker brings UK lawsuit over cargo ship collision
▪ Stroke survivor speaks again with help of an experimental brain-computer implant
▪ Trump sons join new crypto venture – WSJ
▪ Trump’s tariff threat looms over global trade as deadline nears: ‘cloud of uncertainty’
▪ Hong Kong lawmakers question if landlords will register subdivided flats
▪ As extension winds down for a TikTok sale, analysts suggest deadline may not matter
▪ Hutchison’s Panama deal: Beijing warns of coercion that hurts countries
▪ ‘Uncertainty’ of Trump tariffs trigger worst S P 500 quarter since 1980s amid recession fears
▪ Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority to adopt 6 measures to reduce human error
▪ China Initiative 2.0? Raids on scientist Wang Xiaofeng revive spectre from first Trump era
▪ Marine Le Pen’s election ban in France sparks outcry from global far-right leaders
▪ 22 Hong Kong, mainland firms express interest in pilot Northern Metropolis scheme
▪ Fleet of 200 new premium taxis hit the streets of Hong Kong
▪ Hu Dehua, son of former liberal Chinese leader Hu Yaobang, dies at 76
▪ Microsoft shutters AI lab in Shanghai, signalling a broader pullback from China
▪ Hong Kong mortgage loans surge to 9-month high as new homebuyers seek more financing
▪ India braces for record electricity demand amid heatwave, risking wheat crop damage
▪ Hong Kong Sevens: Kaiser Chiefs pleased to play Kai Tak Stadium first, ahead of Coldplay
▪ Don’t blame China for India’s manufacturing decline
▪ Flying taxis prepare for lift-off in China as first companies gain key licence
▪ Japan projects up to 298,000 fatalities in potential Nankai Trough ‘megaquake’
▪ How AI revolution is making a Chinese coal mine turn more profits than an investment bank
▪ Eid celebrations in Indonesia and India face economic and political challenges
▪ Hong Kong probe finds cargo planes flew just 100 feet apart vertically
▪ After Trump’s sanction threat, Kremlin says Russia, US working on Ukraine peace moves
▪ Beijing bids adieu to ‘basic’ farmland with plan to supercharge soil, upgrade agriculture
▪ Apple chip engineer returns to China, joins Fudan University amid push for talent
▪ Trump’s ‘arrogant and appalling’ executive order targeting Smithsonian comes under fire
▪ Greenpeace urge Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park be improve sustainability
▪ Patrons bid farewell as Hong Kong’s Newport Theatre closes down after 20 years
▪ Landmark in global research collaboration sealed by CityUHK and Cambridge
▪ China doctor fired for stealing placentas from new mums, selling them as TCM ingredients
▪ Eye in the sky captures China’s Fujian aircraft carrier practising manoeuvres
▪ Bangladesh’s ‘remittance warriors’ deliver record US$3 billion boost
▪ Lao Airlines cruising to first C909 – a milestone for the China-made aircraft
▪ Hong Kong minister grilled over price of HK$330 million cross-border railway
▪ Chinese half-marathoner misses out on win after celebrating too early
▪ In quake chaos, Myanmar diaspora shares guilt, pain and one rule: do not help the junta
▪ France’s Le Pen convicted in embezzlement trial, putting her political future in doubt
▪ Chinese venture capital veteran Allen Zhu questions humanoid robots’ commercial value
▪ Duterte’s lawyer says ICC case ‘a kidnapping’, has ‘compelling’ grounds to throw out case
▪ Privacy rules broken in data leak of major fashion brands finds Hong Kong watchdog
▪ Indonesia’s Bali vows to become waste-free in two years
▪ Hong Kong retail sales drop for 12th straight month in February, down by 13%
▪ How Indonesia can calm property investors’ fears of a return to 1998
▪ China is working on oncolytic virus therapies. They could be ‘next frontier’ for cancer
▪ Tech war: Huawei’s consumer business reports 38% surge in revenue on robust smartphone sales
▪ EU proposes ‘wine package’ as Trump threatens 200% tariffs
▪ Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, AC Milan to play in Hong Kong football festival this summer
▪ Chicken on credit? Malaysians warned over debt trap as deferred payment craze widens
▪ AI autonomy and endurance of China’s Rainbow-9 drone expected to change unmanned warfare
▪ Debt-ridden contractor Paul Y ordered into liquidation by Hong Kong court
▪ More than 700 Muslims among Myanmar quake fatalities
▪ Japan to spend a record US$133 billion on earthquake resilience
▪ ‘99.99%’ lookalike of Taiwan singer Jay Chou cannot sing, enjoys Mandopop king’s music
▪ Hong Kong’s Art March boasts new large-scale works by local, US artists
▪ Cold weather in Hong Kong to carry on into Tuesday, Observatory says
▪ Australia tracks hi-tech Chinese research ship off its coast
▪ Country Garden’s 2024 loss narrows amid initial recovery signs in China’s property sector
▪ Hongkongers headed for Thailand won’t be protected by insurance bought after earthquake
▪ Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed
▪ Indonesia’s Danantara seeks to silence doubters with ‘super transparent’ fund
▪ China woos the neighbours with Xi said to be planning 3-country tour in April
▪ In South Korea, the elderly risk their lives fighting wildfires for US$50 a day
▪ Hong Kong’s Towngas makes repairs after burst water pipe damages gas line
▪ Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce makers
▪ Earthquake’s effects reverberate through Burmese community in Hong Kong
▪ Trump hints at a TikTok sale deal before April 5 deadline
▪ Hong Kong stocks retreat to 4-month low as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs draw near
▪ A trillion times brighter than the sun: Beijing builds most powerful X-ray light source
▪ Hong Kong social workers ‘not targets for repression’: outgoing federation chief
▪ Rare Legco drama shows lawmakers know Beijing is watching
▪ Luxury frenzy: Rich buyers keep scoring high-end Hong Kong homes at stunning discounts
▪ Shock as teen surrogate gives birth to twins for Chinese man, 50, receives US$124,000
▪ HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom, CEO Elhedery says
▪ PNG’s first ‘glassman’ sorcery conviction: can it ‘stop madness’ of mob justice?
▪ Hutchison says it is evaluating a potential spin-off of its worldwide telecoms business
▪ Why retirees are the future of China’s outbound tourism market
▪ Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles
▪ Oliver Stone to testify at US House panel JFK assassination files hearing
▪ Trump planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May: reports
▪ Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep
▪ Venezuela says it has received first high-level criminal among US deportees
▪ China is ready to start producing its own top mathematicians: Shing-Tung Yau
▪ Why Duterte drama should inspire Malaysia to reconsider joining ICC
▪ Keir Starmer, Donald Trump hold ‘productive’ talks on US-UK trade deal: Downing Street
▪ Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit but demands group disarm
▪ Trump tells NBC he is ‘very angry, pissed off’ with Putin over Ukraine
▪ Trump says ‘not joking’ about possible third term as US president
▪ Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump’s letter
▪ Greenland’s PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen says US will not get the island
▪ Richard Chamberlain, star of Shōgun, Dr Kildare, The Thorn Birds, dies at 90
▪ History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain
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▪ 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
▪ Hong Kong rescue team set to begin work in quake-hit Myanmar
▪ Nuclear risk from military AI prompts calls for US, China and others to seek agreement
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