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January 11, 2026
Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?
Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say.
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January 11, 2026
Editorial | US raid on Venezuela should push nations to revive collective security
Following Washington’s fragrant breach of international law, responsible member states must restore the UN’s credibility and authority.
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January 11, 2026
Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Monkeys, from love to health
In the Year of the Fire Horse, Monkeys should focus on travel and avoid places with heavy yin energy, fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha says.
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January 11, 2026
Marathon marks another mile in lifelong friendship for Hong Kong’s ‘Running Babes’
Members fly in from around the world for China Coast Marathon and to support friend’s 88th long-distance race.
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January 11, 2026
Editorial | Hong Kong must stay on its toes to keep queues for public services fair
The long lines that formed outside Transport Department offices for test-free licence application tickets underscore the problem of professi...
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January 11, 2026
6 off-piste skiers killed in separate French Alps avalanches over weekend
The deaths came despite alerts from the weather service of a high risk of avalanches and warnings against off-piste skiing.
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January 11, 2026
European Parliament chief urges Iranians to keep up anti-government protests
‘This is your time,’ said Roberta Metsola, also calling on EU member states to increase pressure on Tehran as protests continue.
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January 11, 2026
Exclusive | Trump, Venezuela and why China isn’t looking to ‘set up a separate kitchen’
Political scientist says the Western-led global order remains useful, and the Belt and Road Initiative isn’t a geopolitical project.
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January 11, 2026
How celebrity wellness brands are reshaping self-care
From wellness OG Gwyneth Paltrow, to newer entrepreneurs like Halle Berry, celebrities have shifted their focus from beauty to health.
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January 11, 2026
Opinion | How Hong Kong’s AI IPO surge plays into China’s economic strategy
If Hong Kong remains a stable offshore bridge linking global capital with priority technologies, it will bolster China’s innovation funding.
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January 11, 2026
UK’s former US envoy Mandelson apologises to Epstein’s victims, not for own ties
The ex-ambassador, fired over his links to the late sex offender, said: ‘I was not culpable, I was not knowledgeable of what he was doing’.
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January 11, 2026
Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government when Palestinian body takes over
An Egyptian official said Hamas will meet other Palestinian factions this week to finalise the leadership committee’s formation.
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January 11, 2026
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
‘No one tells us what to do,’ responded Cuba’s President Diaz-Canel, vowing to defend the Communist-run island following Maduro’s capture.
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January 11, 2026
India’s Modi to host German leader to bolster trade, defence ties
Merz’s visit is his first to an Asian country since he took office, ahead of a planned EU-India summit and as they work on a free-trade agre...
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January 11, 2026
My Take | The days of EU and Nato may be numbered under von der Leyen and Kallas
Europe’s leaders continue to play supplicants to Trump, who may be an even bigger existential threat than Putin with his undisguised US impe...
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January 11, 2026
Could China execute special forces operation like US precision Maduro abduction?
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January 11, 2026
Germany to pitch Arctic Nato mission as Greenland, EU brace for Trump
Germany’s vice chancellor called on the US to respect Greenland’s sovereignty and international law before an upcoming trip to Washington.
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January 11, 2026
Malaysia suspends Grok access amid global backlash on Musk’s AI
The regulating commission deemed the platform’s safeguards inadequate, adding that access would resume only after the required changes are v...
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January 11, 2026
China applies to put up 200,000 satellites after calling Starlink a crash risk
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January 11, 2026
Opinion | How Trump’s raid on Caracas deepens US-China strategic tensions
Maduro’s capture not only challenges China’s influence in Latin America but also signals a bolder US security posture that could reshuffle g...
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028
Development Bureau says link up will create 34km pedestrian walkway along both sides of Victoria Harbour.
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January 11, 2026
31% of scam victims calling Hong Kong helpline had possible suicidal tendencies
Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre says its hotline service handled 3,983 debt-related cases in 2025.
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January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026
Nepal’s ex-king voices concern after protests as supporters rally
Gyanendra Shah was deposed in 2008 in a democratic uprising after he suspended the constitution and dissolved parliament in 2005.
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January 11, 2026
David Hayes ends nightmare week on a high as Money Catcher rolls back the years
David Hayes emerged from a nightmare few days in Australia with the poignant success of China Win in his family colours in the Class Four He...
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January 11, 2026
‘Strictly forbidden’: China warns hikers off Aotai Line after 3 die on trail
Group reportedly switched phones to flight mode while in restricted area, hampering emergency contact and rescuers’ attempts to find them.
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January 11, 2026
Purton bags brilliant five-timer but Classic Mile call remains up in the air
Zac Purton bagged his biggest haul since the season opener with a five-timer at Sha Tin on Sunday, but the champion jockey’s crucial call on...
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January 11, 2026
Bad Bunny, Perfume Genius album covers among nods for 2026 Grammy Awards
Wet Leg, Djo and Tyler, the Creator’s latest albums also nominated for best album cover, to be awarded for the first time in over 50 years.
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January 11, 2026
8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong
KMB bus slowed down near Wong Tai Sin Square but coach reportedly failed to brake in time and slammed into rear.
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January 11, 2026
China urges Tanzania to back multilateralism, will ‘stand together’ with Africa
Top diplomat Wang Yi stresses cooperation and international law during Africa tour as US appears to retreat from rules-based order.
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January 11, 2026
Ibis makes another Classic Mile statement as Newnham continues stellar season
Invincible Ibis again marked himself as the horse to beat in next month’s Classic Mile after defying 135lb to beat fellow four-year-old Beau...
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January 11, 2026
SpongeBob, Peppa Pig and panda cubs head to Hong Kong arts hub for balloon parade
City’s first large-scale inflatable characters parade serves as finale for ‘Merry Balloon Hong Kong’ winter festive event.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong police hunt man who snatched HK$650,000 Rolex watch in Tsim Sha Tsui
Suspect grabbed watch during viewing at Prince Jewellery & Watch on Haiphong Road, police say.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong victim’s decade-long wait: law fails persistent sexual abuse survivors
Victim recalls years of unprosecutable abuse as advocates urge closure of loophole tying prosecutors’ hands and law review to prove patterns...
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January 11, 2026
China set to supercharge radar, engine and AI in fifth-gen J-20 stealth fighter
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January 11, 2026
Meet Myha’la, who plays Harper Stern in financial thriller Industry
How Myha’la went from Broadway dreams to Bodies Bodies Bodies, Leave the World Behind and Black Mirror … and how she met her future husband...
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January 11, 2026
China wife shocked that ‘People’s Armed Police officer’ husband is convicted killer
‘Disgusted’ wife of fraudster introduced to her by an uncle discovers that he is serving a suspended death sentence; has child with another...
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January 11, 2026
Gaza clings to Medecins Sans Frontieres following Israeli aid ban
Israel announced it would ban 37 aid groups, including MSF, from operating in Gaza from for failing to provide information on Palestinian st...
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong issues 4 tickets from 700 new site inspections under expanded smoking ban
New zones include outside hospitals, clinics and tram stops with possession of e-cigarettes in public to be a criminal offence from April 30...
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January 11, 2026
Alexander Bublik beats top seed Lorenzo Musetti to win Hong Kong Tennis Open
Kazakh wins six straight points to clinch first-set tiebreak, then breaks twice to claim second set and triumph on Victoria Park debut.
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January 11, 2026
3 of Gong Li’s surprising 1990s Hong Kong movie roles
Gong switched gears after making it in Chinese art-house films, starring with Stephen Chow, Brigitte Lin and others in lesser-known movies.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong must issue bonds as public works drive capital account deficit: Paul Chan
Finance chief also says annual budget will be delivered on February 25.
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January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026
4 injured in bombings in Thailand’s south amid ongoing insurgency
Security agencies believed the attacks were a ‘signal’ timed with elections for local administrators taking place on Sunday, and ‘not aimed...
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January 11, 2026
Opinion | Why Paul Chan must hold fast against calls to raise budget spending
Northern Metropolis ambitions and Tai Po fire recovery will test the city’s commitment to fiscal prudence.
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January 11, 2026
US strips moral framing from foreign aid in ‘America first’ pivot
US funding for the Asia-Pacific now ties aid to business and security wins, a move analysts condemn as a ‘corrosive’ shift.
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January 11, 2026
China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips – but halve in Japan
Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds...
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January 11, 2026
Explainer | How ancient Chinese ‘borrowing longevity’ custom helps to extend lifespan
In ancient China, people believed that fate predetermined lifespan, yet they also thought life expectancy could be borrowed or exchanged.
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January 11, 2026
Iran warns US and Israel will be targets if Trump strikes over protests
Israel is also on high alert for the possibility of a US intervention to support Tehran’s protest movement.
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January 11, 2026