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February 27, 2026
Malaysian politician Fahmi Zainol faces jail term for alleged assault on wife
Both Penang’s youngest executive councillor and his wife claimed they acted in self-defence after a squabble turned physical.
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February 27, 2026
Germany’s Merz meets China’s tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs
Hangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy.
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February 27, 2026
When did our ancient ancestor Homo erectus first arrive in China out of Africa?
Researchers push back the timeline for their arrival by 600,000 years, raising new questions about how the species spread around the globe.
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February 27, 2026
Japan trans woman, 64, enjoys slow-paced life with lover, 86, wears princess dresses
Sex reassignment surgery recipient who faces problems using women’s facilities because of her size says she wants to slim down, wear miniski...
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February 27, 2026
Indonesia’s bid to execute 6 cargo ship crew in drug case sparks legal debate
Prosecutors allege the crew knowingly transported nearly two tonnes of meth, while lawyers say criminal intent must be assessed individually...
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February 27, 2026
Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election
UK Green Party win Greater Manchester, pushing Starmer’s Labour Party to third place.
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February 27, 2026
Thai tourism looks to US$1 billion future as Tomorrowland picks up beat
Around 150,000 young ravers are expected to flood Pattaya for the world’s largest electronic music festival in December.
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February 27, 2026
New show to replace ‘Symphony of Lights’ at tourist spots in second half of year
Hong Kong’s tourism chief says show will build on last year’s ‘Immersive Light Show in Central’, with 3D projections and adaptable themes.
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February 27, 2026
Maria Grazia Chiuri on Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld and more – in her own words
Chiuri was at Valentino and Dior before returning to Fendi, where she worked in the 1990s – she just made her debut as chief creative office...
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February 27, 2026
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News on Hong Kong's public and private health sectors plus the latest medical research.
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February 27, 2026
Gloomy weekend forecast for Hong Kong, with showers from Saturday
Rain expected on Saturday, accompanied by stronger winds from the east due to a broad low-pressure trough, Observatory says.
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February 27, 2026
Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in hands of 2 men
In a frantic 24 hours of shuttle diplomacy, Trump’s hand-picked duo juggled Iran negotiations and Ukraine war talks.
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February 27, 2026
12 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in March 2026, from bistros to boat noodles
New openings include a Japanese-French bistro, a 10-seat culinary studio, Korean and Thai noodle restaurants, plus a whisky bar in Macau.
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February 27, 2026
Chinese tourists flock to Seoul, child shoved in Tokyo crossing: 7 highlights
From China tracking military moves near Iran to why tourists are ditching Tokyo for Seoul, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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February 27, 2026
US military laser shoots down government drone in Texas incident
US lawmakers slam ‘incompetence’ after firing of military anti-drone system spurred airspace restrictions.
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February 27, 2026
Letters | 3 factors to weigh in letting more Hong Kong schools teach in English
Readers discuss how to assess teachers’ and students’ readiness, the consequences of cheating in exams, and workplace bullying in the city.
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison vows legal action over ‘unlawful’ Panama port seizure
Conglomerate, led by Li Ka-shing’s family, pledges to pursue rights for global legal action as it condemns Panama’s ‘confiscatory actions’.
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February 27, 2026
Pertamina corruption trial: 9 jailed over US$17 billion state loss in Indonesia
Kerry Adrianto Riza, son of ‘gasoline godfather’ Riza Chalid, was given 15 years’ jail and ordered to pay US$173 million in restitution.
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February 27, 2026
On This Day | Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat dies at 70 in 2021
On this day 5 years ago, the iconic comedy star died of liver cancer aged 70.
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February 27, 2026
Milan Fashion Week 2026: Prada, Max Mara and Marni pull out all the stops
Models like Bella Hadid wore layers for Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ runway, with Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg in the front row, while Marni went...
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February 27, 2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 27 to March 1
From a bar crawl for a good cause to a flea market and an art exhibition exploring China’s economic rise, here are our picks for the weekend...
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February 27, 2026
As China’s firms go global, foreign expertise is becoming a hot commodity
Chinese companies are rushing to hire a range of service contractors to help them expand overseas – from compliance experts to TikTok gurus.
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong stocks head for worst month since October on AI disruption angst
Concerns over AI’s disruptive impact on traditional industries continue to unsettle investors.
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February 27, 2026
Indian tycoon Anil Ambani’s US$410 million building seized in fraud probe
India’s anti-fraud agency said that the Reliance Communications owner had defaulted on over US$4.4 billion worth of bank loans.
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February 27, 2026
Style shoot: Tommy Hilfiger’s spring 2026 collection gets preppy by the pool
Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and model Abby Champion front the campaign, which also features the likes of Lionel Richie, MGK, Sergio Pérez a...
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February 27, 2026
What does Taiwanese leader William Lai’s rare ‘mainland China’ reference mean?
Analysts cite pressure from Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, where Taiwan is likely to be a focal point.
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February 27, 2026
The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of February
A pair of jockeys made significant moves up the championship table, a premiership-winning trainer continued his red-hot start to the year an...
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February 27, 2026
Premier League to launch new Singapore streaming service, could Hong Kong follow?
English top flight to launch first direct-to-customer platform, may be ‘replicated all around the world’.
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February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Afghan Taliban, attacks Kabul, Kandahar
The air strikes came hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops in what the Taliban government said was retaliation.
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February 27, 2026
Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?
New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service.
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February 27, 2026
Opinion | Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost?
The EU post-war project left Europe lagging behind the US and China. Now, without American protection, the continent must reclaim its edge.
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February 27, 2026
China zoo uses old videos of dead tiger cub to seek donations, sparks apology calls
Officials suspend operations at animal park amid controversy involving Siberian cub which had died from an infectious disease.
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February 27, 2026
Netflix abandons Warner Bros bid, clearing the way for Paramount
A Paramount merger with Warner Bros would unite two major Hollywood studios, two streaming platforms and two news operations.
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February 27, 2026
Japan set to endure another record hot summer as global warming persists
Various regions across Japan are expected to register above-normal temperatures between June and August, the weather agency says.
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February 26, 2026
Melania Trump to lead UN Security Council session, White House says
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February 26, 2026
Singapore jails Malaysian who posed as policeman and raped helper
Sharveen Chetty also issued a threat to blacklist the victim from working in Singapore.
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February 26, 2026
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February 26, 2026
Hong Kong’s higher stamp duty will not stop luxury homebuyers from China
Mainland buyers accounted for about 80 per cent of the HK$100 million-plus deals in the city so far this year, according to Centaline.
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February 26, 2026
Editorial | Merz’s Beijing trip shows that Germany realises it needs to work with China
Stable bilateral and China-EU relations can only be positive for global stability and sustainable development in an era of turbulence.
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February 26, 2026
Profile | Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience
Michael Tse’s journey from backup dancer to Young and Dangerous henchman to leading film and TV actor showcases his endurance and tenacity.
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February 26, 2026
Editorial | Spirit of Hong Kong Awards a celebration of city’s unsung heroes
In addition to the inspiring winners in 10 categories, the awards this year honoured the city’s firefighters.
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February 26, 2026
US presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecoms systems
Washington warned Damascus, which is considering buying Chinese telecoms technology, to buy from US or allied states.
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February 26, 2026
Ex-US Air Force fighter pilot accused of secretly training Chinese military
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February 26, 2026
Meet Katie Leung, who plays Araminta in Bridgerton – and was in Harry Potter
Leung, who stars as Araminta Gun in the Netflix show, played Cho Chang in Harry Potter and once called Hong Kong ‘a great place to party’.
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February 26, 2026
China’s cadre ‘mind reset’: Beijing moves beyond just GDP for appraisal metrics
Five-month campaign seen prioritising social welfare and long-term sustainability over economic expansion, with debt, fraud and vanity proje...
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February 26, 2026
China cannot replace US, Carney’s Conservative rival warns
‘We should not declare a permanent rupture with our biggest customer in favour of a ... partnership with Beijing,’ said Pierre Poilievre.
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February 26, 2026
Opinion | At 250, the US should promote its values in Asia, not spectacle
The star of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Asia should be its most enduring export – its founding principles.
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February 26, 2026
China, Russia should join US in new nuclear arms control deal: Rubio
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February 26, 2026