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January 11, 2026
This Chinese-Vietnamese plant-based influencer makes even haters love tofu
Wendy the Food Scientist is on a mission to make plant-based eating simple, healthy and satisfying – no ultra-processed ‘fake meat’ required...
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January 11, 2026
Can Peru keep both China and US onside in an increasingly volatile environment?
Its mineral resources make it a focus for superpower rivalry, but analysts say the country is in a very different situation to Venezuela.
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January 11, 2026
Malaysia vows crackdown on air force officers’ ‘immoral culture’
The air force is investigating the ‘yeye culture’ scandal involving 20 officers, pledging strict action against those found guilty.
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January 11, 2026
Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance
Rise of upper middle class reshapes China’s retail market, driving demand for quality goods and creating a battleground for global brands.
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January 11, 2026
Letters | Bondi response must go beyond policing and towards rebuilding unity
Readers discuss social cohesion in Australia, a commission into the Bondi shooting, and US interventions.
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January 11, 2026
Top Hong Kong fencer Ryan Choi gets year off to solid start with World Cup silver
World No 1 follows up a gold medal win in another event in Japan last month with another podium finish in Paris.
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January 11, 2026
Dutch passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong
Man, 53, collapsed on flight from Amsterdam and was later pronounced dead at hospital despite emergency first aid by cabin crew.
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January 11, 2026
Asian Angle | Indonesia’s digital 2045 ambition rests on a fragile seabed spine
With few domestic repair ships and convoluted laws, Indonesia struggles to safeguard the 115,000km of cables powering its digital future.
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January 11, 2026
Flawless Lee leads LIV Golf Promotions charge as battle for league spots nears end
Canadian Richard T Lee taking two-shot lead into final round of Florida tournament, Anthony Kim also in the hunt.
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January 11, 2026
1 dead as fire in Hong Kong high-rise flat forces mass evacuation of residents
Police suspect an electrical fault caused the blaze in Yuen Long flat that killed 56-year-old man and left a woman, 54, in a coma.
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January 11, 2026
Musk blasts ‘prison island’ UK in showdown over Grok AI sexual images
The billionaire accused the government of being ‘fascist’ after it threatened to ban X over the deepfake photos.
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January 11, 2026
China turns mega-project failure into defining moment in modern engineering
In rendezvous beneath the Yangtze River, a multimillion-dollar tunnel boring machine meets its stalled twin with just 2mm of vertical error.
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January 11, 2026
Heightened tensions with China rattle Japan’s property market: analysts
Bilateral friction is expected to impact assets tied to tourism, including hotels and high-street retail shops, CBRE’s Chinatsu Hani says.
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January 11, 2026
Opinion | How Hong Kong can tackle its silent elderly mental health epidemic
Too many among the city’s ageing population struggle on their own due to stigmas around mental health and a lack of targeted policies.
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January 11, 2026
Nobel panel rejects Machado’s idea to give her Peace Prize to Trump
The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the award cannot be revoked, shared or transferred to others.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong firm aims to build 30,000 modular flats a year with Saudi partner
AluHouse and Saudi Arabian partner will build factory to produce prefabricated flats and meet rising demand for homes in the Middle East.
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January 11, 2026
China woman, 23, exercises 6 times a week, stops menstruating due to rapid weight loss
Intense workouts see woman’s female hormone levels slump to that of a 50-year-old; doctors warn her to slow down, try yoga instead.
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January 11, 2026
Macclesfield score greatest FA Cup upset, Man City hit Exeter for 10
Minor-league club send holders crashing out in third round, while Aston Villa add to Tottenham’s woes.
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January 11, 2026
Indonesia eyes 6% growth in 2026, as a youth jobs ‘time bomb’ ticks
Economists have cast doubt on the ‘optimistic’ target as educated youth struggle to find work and manufacturing lay-offs neared 80,000.
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January 10, 2026
Editorial | What happens next in Venezuela should be of international concern
If the US can take over the running of a country in this way, it could be the beginning of a slippery slope.
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January 10, 2026
Explainer | It’s not you, it’s the weather: all about seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Beat the winter blues – and even summer SAD – with expert tips on light therapy, diet and mindfulness for better seasonal mental health.
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January 10, 2026
Why the Year of the Horse 2026 will be lucky for Sheep in money and love
A fortune-teller reveals why the Year of the Fire Horse will be a positive one for Sheep and how to take advantage of good fortune.
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January 10, 2026
Editorial | Tighter rules will help ensure Hong Kong’s harbourfront events dazzle
Stricter standards for Central Harbourfront Event Space tenants are meant to make sure the site is well utilised and events live up to expec...
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January 10, 2026
Who is Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who killed US woman Renee Nicole Good?
Earlier this year, the ‘expert marksman’ shot multiple taser probes into a man who dragged him 100 metres with his car during a traffic stop...
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January 10, 2026
How the US raid in Venezuela has triggered Brazilian fury and a Chinese opening
Latin America’s largest economy seeks ‘delicate balance’ between Trump’s ambitions and boosting ties with Beijing, its top trading partner.
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January 10, 2026
Duran Lantink’s daring designs and his first show for Jean Paul Gaultier
The brand’s creative director plays with perceptions, gender and styles – sparking debate and building his fan base, including A-listers lik...
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January 10, 2026
US says it carried out new ‘large-scale’ strikes against Isis in Syria
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January 10, 2026
Trump declares US national emergency to protect Venezuela oil money
Despite the US president’s urging, energy firms are reluctant to return to the country, which one oil exec described as ‘uninvestable’.
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January 10, 2026
Opinion | How the AI race could play out for the US, China and the world
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January 10, 2026
Trump’s Venezuela and Greenland threats make Canada fear it’s next
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January 10, 2026
8 new TV series to watch this winter, including Bridgerton Season 4
There’s also The Pitt Season 2, The Night Manager Season 2, Nicole Kidman crime thriller Scarpetta and more to look for in early 2026.
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January 10, 2026
Minneapolis ICE shooting: mayor urges activists to avoid Trump’s ‘bait’
29 people were arrested as police responded to protests over the killing of Minnesota woman Renee Nicole Good.
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January 10, 2026
Law and Crime: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
The latest news from Hong Kong's courts, legislative issues, crime and legal.
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January 10, 2026
Hong Kong police arrest Russian woman over Tesla car attack, brandishing knife
Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall.
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January 10, 2026
Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear
Swiss food giant has added a batch of formula with best-before date of June 16, 2027, to its recall list.
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January 10, 2026
Suspect in custody after 6 killed in US state of Mississippi
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says ‘multiple innocent lives’ were lost ‘due to violence’ in West Point, a town near the Alabama border.
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January 10, 2026
‘Sell out’: Irish farmers out in force against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Farmers fear the deal will result in an influx of an extra 99,000 tonnes of cheap beef from South America, disrupting Irish agriculture.
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January 10, 2026
My Take | Native forest restoration project is literally, and figuratively, bearing fruit
The work done by Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden on Tai Mo Shan has been awarded top certification by an international body.
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January 10, 2026
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority approves 85% of fee waiver requests on average
Authority says it receives average of about 5,000 applications a day, releasing figures following complaints about complicated procedures.
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January 10, 2026
SCMP Best Bets: Punters should follow Purton's Paradise at Sha Tin
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January 10, 2026
F-16 fighter crash brings fresh scrutiny to Taiwan’s ageing military equipment
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January 10, 2026
‘Inviting danger’: Trump’s immigration crackdown sparks violent confrontations
The contentious encounters stem from a dramatic shift in the approach to immigration enforcement, current and former officials say.
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January 10, 2026
Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation
Former media boss’ conviction shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says.
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January 10, 2026
Singapore steps up migrant worker reforms amid calls for deeper change
The government has rolled out a slew of new initiatives, such as improved safety and living conditions and better healthcare access.
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January 10, 2026
China calls on US to form united front against Japanese militarism
Tokyo is blurring the line between civilian and military sectors, undermining Beijing’s interests in Taiwan, state media account says.
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January 10, 2026
Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-fire support but question session cancelled
New Legco’s first chamber meeting will also debate lawmaker’s motion calling for review of building maintenance system and crackdown on bid...
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January 10, 2026
1 dead in UK, 100,000 French homes without power as storms batter Europe
The man died on Friday after a tree fell onto a caravan in Cornwall, while some rail services in Germany remain affected by the storms.
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January 10, 2026
Why Bad Bunny’s Grammy nominations mark a symbolic moment for Latinos
Bad Bunny’s nods for the 2026 Grammy Awards serve as a ‘very welcome recognition of Latin music that is growing’ on the global stage.
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January 10, 2026
Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’
But Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn welcomes the construction sector’s move to draw up its own recommended list of net suppliers.
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January 10, 2026