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October 6, 2025
Jacob Collier, West End play: 5 China Greater Bay Area events coming up
Soak up jazz music with Jacob Collier and Dianne Reeves in Guangzhou, watch The Tiger Who Came to Tea in Shenzhen and more.
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October 6, 2025
FBI ‘analysed phone records of senators’ as part of Trump January 6 probe
Disclosure adds new detail to the closed inquiry into the steps Trump took in the run-up to the Capitol riot to undo his 2020 election loss.
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October 6, 2025
Editorial | Hong Kong’s natural beauty needs robust protection amid tourism boom
The city must go beyond milking the tourism cash cow and do better at preserving its ecological treasures so they can be enjoyed by all.
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October 6, 2025
3 must-visit European exhibitions presenting photography and fashion
Enjoy the work of photographers Cecil Beaton and Erwin Olaf, as well as a retrospective marking a century of art deco in Paris.
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October 6, 2025
In Dumaguete, Philippines, heritage and flavour define a city on the rise
Favoured by expats and catching on with tourists, Dumaguete is a Philippine city that stays true to its roots.
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October 6, 2025
Lula asks Trump to scrap tariffs as leaders agree to meet after call
Brazil’s president suggested meeting at the Asean summit in Malaysia. The leaders have been at odds over tariffs and Bolsonaro’s conviction.
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October 6, 2025
China is drafting a new 5-year plan for private firms. Will they feel the love?
Entrepreneurs in traditional sectors hope China’s next plan will help relieve pressures from low demand, price wars and regulatory scrutiny.
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October 6, 2025
Opinion | By giving up WTO privileges, China gains more than it loses
In one move, Beijing gets to disarm Washington of a rhetorical weapon while maintaining the mantle of leadership within the Global South.
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October 6, 2025
Israel, Hamas hold indirect peace talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary
An official said the parties have agreed on most of the first-phase terms of a US-drafted plan, which includes the release of hostages.
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October 6, 2025
Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since pandemic
China and India see steep declines under tougher US visa rules, contributing to a 24% drop in Asian students to America.
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October 6, 2025
Illinois leaders sue to stop Trump’s Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling
The legal challenge in Chicago came hours after a judge blocked the National Guard’s stationing in Portland, Oregon.
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October 6, 2025
Worried your career is stagnating by working from home? Tips to stand out
Personal impressions often determine chances for promotion or recognition, but how can you do that when not in the office? Follow these tips...
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October 6, 2025
US Economy, Trade & Business: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
As the country with the biggest economy in the world, the US has immense influence on global trade. Find out the latest on the American econ...
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October 6, 2025
Trump team presses unlikely buyers to snap up US soybeans
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October 6, 2025
Venezuela warns of alleged ‘extremist’ plan to attack US embassy complex
An official said the US had been warned ‘of a serious threat’ from right-wing groups posing as followers of Venezuelan President Maduro.
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October 6, 2025
US Supreme Court rejects challenge by Turkey’s Halkbank to prosecution
The state-owned Turkish bank is accused of helping Iran evade US sanctions, which has caused diplomatic tension between the US and Turkey.
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October 6, 2025
British government says it was not to blame for collapse of China spy trial
Conservatives have accused Starmer’s Labour government of deliberately collapsing the espionage trial of 2 Britons to avoid upsetting China.
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October 6, 2025
Man on trial in Albania shoots judge dead in court, injures 2 others
Local media reported that the case was over a property dispute and the suspect fired at the judge because he knew he was going to lose.
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October 6, 2025
British author Jilly Cooper, famous for novels of sex and snobbery, dies at 88
Cooper’s raunchy bestsellers include Riders and Rivals, which was adapted into a Disney+ series last year.
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October 6, 2025
Argentina tightens sorghum rules to boost China trade, risking new clash with US
Buenos Aires updates grain standards to meet Chinese demand, shifting exports from once-dominant US suppliers.
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October 6, 2025
Supreme Court declines to hear Maxwell appeal in Epstein sex trafficking case
Court upholds Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction in Epstein sex trafficking case, igniting political controversy over cover-up claims.
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October 6, 2025
China charts path to global competitiveness in chips and AI over next five years
While the nation is a world leader in space exploration, 5G and green energy, key battlegrounds remain in AI and semiconductors.
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October 6, 2025
Thunberg deported from Israel, as Gaza activists allege mistreatment
Some activists from the flotilla alleged sleep deprivation, lack of water and food, as well as some being beaten, an allegation Israel denie...
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October 6, 2025
Borrowing boost for Hong Kong urban renewal body as another deficit recorded
Urban Renewal Authority’s borrowing limit has been increased to HK$35 billion.
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong Economy: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong economy news including annual budget, MPF pensions, retail and transport.
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October 6, 2025
Viral clip of 91-year-old Singaporean janitor sparks talk on senior work culture
The clip shows a fitness influencer giving US$150 to the cleaner, but it’s the elderly man’s 12-hour long shift that drew concerned comments...
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October 6, 2025
China’s factory robot army; a ‘new global energy system’: SCMP daily highlights
From Chinese mining firms sued in Zambia to China’s 300,000-strong industrial robot army, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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October 6, 2025
Asian Cup: Fifa player bans put dampener on Malaysia’s hopes ahead of Laos tie
Absence of seven foreign-born players who have been handed 12-month suspensions leaves significant hole in coach Peter Cklamovski’s squad.
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October 6, 2025
China’s Kuaishou lures overseas users with ‘NSFW’ AI companions
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October 6, 2025
‘Mixed bag’: how Japan’s PM-in-waiting may fuel growth, defence
After the ruling Liberal Democratic Party elects new leader, economists assess what lies ahead.
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October 6, 2025
Japan Nobel winner hopes prize advances cancer and transplant treatment
Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for research on the immune system and the prevention of serious autoimmune diseases.
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October 6, 2025
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October 6, 2025
Opinion | Nato must answer Russian air provocations with action, not ambiguity
For all the defence budget increases, European political will is uneven. However, issuing threats that are not enforced is dangerous.
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October 6, 2025
Explainer | Can an opt-out scheme boost Hong Kong’s low organ donation rate?
City’s organ donation rate is among the lowest in the world. The Post looks at whether an opt-out mechanism has helped boost rates elsewhere...
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October 6, 2025
‘Immoral’: Cambodia’s ex-PM fumes at Thai game targeting his image
Hun Sen, the country’s former leader, urged Cambodians to cease purchasing Thai goods and using the Thai baht, calling the game ‘disgraceful...
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong authorities launch probe over suspected mad honey poisoning case
Man, 38, started suffering from dizziness, nausea and generalised weakness two hours after consuming honey made in Nepal.
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong to study reviving public housing sale scheme for tenants
Housing chief Winnie Ho says authorities need to consider flat pricing, property management issues and selection criteria.
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October 6, 2025
China says top US envoy to Panama ‘spreading lies’ after his criticism
Exchange of sharp accusations is latest instance of Sino-American tensions flaring over strategically important Central American country.
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October 6, 2025
Alice Guo: how 1 case unmasked weaknesses in Philippine institutions
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October 6, 2025
Elderly hiker dies after collapsing on trek with son in Hong Kong
Hiker, who was in his seventies, was certified dead at about 5.52pm after airlift to hospital for emergency treatment.
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October 6, 2025
Iran puts nuclear talks on hold as European sanctions bite
Tehran is refusing talks ‘at this stage’ as it examines the implications of the reimposed sanctions via the UN snapback mechanism.
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October 6, 2025
Any amount of alcohol increases dementia risk, study finds. Why is it so bad?
A sobering new report challenges previous suggestions that light to moderate drinking may have a protective effect against dementia.
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October 6, 2025
Taiwan-built submarine delays raise new doubts over project’s future
Missed sea trial deadline and extended vessel dry-dock repairs for ‘United Nations of systems’ throw programme into uncertainty.
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October 6, 2025
Ex-England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS, or motor neurone disease
The 47-year-old, who played a key role in his country’s 2003 World Cup win, says he does not feel unwell and is ‘staying positive’.
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October 6, 2025
‘Life changing’: Hong Kong teen flies high under star violinist’s mentorship
Li Ching-po, 15, joined government’s Strive and Rise Programme in 2022 and has gone on to perform in front of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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October 6, 2025
Leopard sparks panic in Indonesian hotel; zoo escape suspected
Conservation officials used a tranquilliser to subdue the big cat after it was spotted outside a guest room on the second floor of the hotel...
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October 6, 2025
Hundreds of hikers stranded on world’s tallest mountain
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October 6, 2025
Later retirement expected in 2026 budget as Malaysia tackles economic pressures
Pension reform is ‘on the table’ for Friday’s budget as Anwar seeks to boost a sagging economy, but new taxes are not likely, analysts say.
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October 6, 2025
Tencent’s AI image model beats Google’s Nano Banana in leaderboard
Released late in September, Hunyuan Image 3.0 is the industry’s biggest open-source image-generation model to date.
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October 6, 2025