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August 1, 2025
Garuda Indonesia’s Boeing jets deal: a win-win or political trade-off?
The deal has come under scrutiny given Boeing’s safety reputation, even as Garuda insists it is part of strategic plans to expand its fleet.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
Chilly dog: pet kept in fridge sparks heated debate in South Korea
The dog’s owner said she was worried about her elderly pet’s health amid the country’s record-breaking heatwave.
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August 1, 2025
Hong Kong court freezes US$1.8 billion HSBC account in Wahaha inheritance fight
The three extramarital children of the late Wahaha founder Zong Qinghou sued their half-sister Kelly Zong Fuli over the inheritance.
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August 1, 2025
HKEX to lower minimum float for more companies to tap IPO boom
Mainland-listed firms will be allowed to float a minimum of HK$3 billion worth of shares in Hong Kong, or 10 per cent of outstanding capital...
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August 1, 2025
US’ containerised launcher ‘poses threats to regional security’: China’s military
PLA mouthpiece says the new weapon system hidden in a shipping container ‘represents strategic preparation for high-end warfare’.
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August 1, 2025
Lindsay Lohan’s Freakier Friday press tour looks: from Balmain to Jacquemus
Lohan also chose looks by Roberto Cavalli, Giambattista Valli and Pucci – and even paid tribute to her iconic role in The Parent Trap.
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August 1, 2025
China HR boss threatens job-rejecting woman, cites ‘spirit of contract’ breach
Job-seeking graduate dissatisfied with working conditions tied to position she shunned is accused of ‘lacking integrity’.
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August 1, 2025
China’s instant commerce giants commit to a truce in brutal price war
The intensified competition was exemplified last month when they offered incentives such as free cups of milk tea and free lunchboxes.
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August 1, 2025
Will Bangladesh veer from its India-China middle path?
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August 1, 2025
Whirl powers through Goodwood thunderstorm to ease away with the Nassau
Whirl made quick work of torrential conditions at Glorious Goodwood to win the Group One Nassau Stakes (2,000m) in impressive fashion on Wed...
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August 1, 2025
5 new Hong Kong coffee shops to visit in August, from Central to Yuen Long
These new venues offer signature blends and drinks, snacks, places to relax and refuel, and one even lets you bring your pet.
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August 1, 2025
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Hong Kong economy news including annual budget, MPF pensions, retail and transport.
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August 1, 2025
About 50 workers in Hong Kong owed over HK$7 million as another eatery closes
Union says workers left with unpaid wages and other claims after their employer, Glorious Seafood Restaurant, closes permanently on Friday.
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August 1, 2025
‘Shop King’ Tang Shing-bor’s family sells Hong Kong hotel at throwaway price
A joint venture between Hong Kong developer Wang On and US investment firm Angelo Gordon buys Mong Kok hotel for US$55 million, sources say.
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August 1, 2025
UK promises no extradition of resettled Hongkongers on political grounds
UK security minister Dan Jarvis stresses ‘extensive powers’ of UK courts to serve as gatekeepers.
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August 1, 2025
Chinese EVs are making inroads in Singapore, and here’s why
Chinese EVs are gaining popularity in Singapore due to competitive pricing, advanced features and government incentives.
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August 1, 2025
Japanese mother and child attacked in Chinese city of Suzhou: reports
Incident follows a similar anti-Japanese assault in the same city last year, which resulted in the death of a Chinese woman.
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August 1, 2025
Opinion | US faces costly isolation as ‘world minus one’ cooperation grows
World minus US likely to intensify cooperation and reform across the UN and other multilateral organisations, rather than leave like the US.
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August 1, 2025
China’s coastguard tows Philippine ship after tense maritime clash in new video
Beijing uses strongest language yet to describe South China Sea confrontations with Manila in footage aired by CCTV.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
‘Phenomenal’: Hong Kong musical’s extra 10 shows sell out in hours
Buzz from The Impossible Trial’s sold-out Shanghai and Beijing runs sparked a ticket frenzy for 10 additional shows in its Hong Kong return.
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August 1, 2025
Bear attack fears rise in Japan after woman mauled outside disabled home
Increased bear sightings near residential areas have been blamed on climate change and depopulation.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
He went from China to America to become a scientist. Now he’s a comedian
Joe Wong, who swapped lab work for live stand-up shows, is now bringing his blend of sharp wit and relatable humour to Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
How to unleash nigella seeds’ aroma and their reported health benefits
Also known as kalonji and nothing to do with Nigella Lawson, these black seeds have an oregano-like flavour and are said to aid digestion.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
2 held for allegedly stealing credit cards, cash on Thailand-Hong Kong flights
Arrests come after man and woman on two separate flights from Thailand reported they could not find their credit cards, cash.
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August 1, 2025
Hong Kong artists’ wow moment as Son Heung-min and Spurs stars wear their design
ParentsParents savour best commission after Premier League idols sport their handiwork in front of a record-breaking crowd.
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August 1, 2025
A win for ‘sovereign rights’? Malaysia agrees 19% tariff deal with Trump
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August 1, 2025
Widodo’s rivals to go free as Indonesia’s Prabowo pardons thousands of inmates
Prominent opposition figures Hasto Kristiyanto and Tom Lembong will be released as ‘both have demonstrated service to the nation’.
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August 1, 2025
Beached whale sighting off Japan day before massive earthquake
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August 1, 2025
Apple’s China sales rise with subsidy boost, but Huawei threat looms
Sales of the MacBook Air, Mac Mini and MacBook Pro saw double-digit growth in China in the June quarter, according to Apple.
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August 1, 2025
New head of Hong Kong Hospital Authority pledges to cut wait times, queues
Libby Lee, who takes over the helm on Friday, wants to use tech to streamline processes while fostering a culture of ‘warmth’ and ‘speaking...
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August 1, 2025
Southbound capital flow into Hong Kong stocks hits record in first 7 months
Sharp increase in mainland buying comes as trading and fundraising activity in the city rebounds after a multi-year slump.
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August 1, 2025
Beijing denies threat as FBI opens new office in New Zealand to ‘counter China’
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August 1, 2025
China first robot gets into drama, film studies PhD programme, becomes online hit
Humanoid named after a slang word for straight-A student divides opinion online, reacts with humour to criticism.
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August 1, 2025
El Salvador clears path for endless Bukele rule by scrapping term limits
Changes will allow indefinite presidential re-election, extend terms from five years to six and scrap run-offs.
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August 1, 2025
Nvidia denies back-door features in its H20 chips after Beijing raises security concerns
Nvidia faces challenges in trying to please both Washington and Beijing amid intensifying US-China tech rivalry in AI.
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August 1, 2025
‘Illegal passports’ Chinese sign cue South Korean police to check phone shops
In a video featuring K-pop star Tsuki, a shop is seen displaying a sign in Chinese offering to activate phones using ‘illegal passports’.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
‘Accepting I may lose makes me fearless’: actor Will Or on lung cancer battle
Actor, 33, says he feels ‘very blessed’ as he can manage his illness with targeted therapy drugs.
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August 1, 2025
Hong Kong group focused on protecting Victoria Harbour disbands after 30 years
Society for Protection of the Harbour ceases operations two months after government amends law that could pave the way for large-scale recla...
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August 1, 2025
World’s most powerful dam, disgraced head monk defrocked: 7 highlights
From China’s concern over H20 chip safety to actor Will Or being diagnosed with cancer, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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August 1, 2025
Why robot retailing has legs in China’s Shenzhen
Future Era, in the South China innovation hub’s Longgang district, bills itself as the world’s first ‘6S’ robotics store.
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August 1, 2025
Trophy hunter kills collared lion in Zimbabwe, sparking outrage
Wildlife groups condemn ‘legal hunt’ of research lion Blondie after it was lured out of a protected area.
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August 1, 2025
Nobel Peace Prize for Malaysia’s Anwar? Not if Trump gets his way
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August 1, 2025
US, South Korea strike 15% tariff deal with $350 billion in investments
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August 1, 2025
Trump unleashes new global tariff blitz
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August 1, 2025
London Heathrow unveils US$65b expansion plan for third runway
The plan involves a 3,500-metre runway, as well as building a new terminal, upgrading current facilities.
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August 1, 2025
9 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in August 2025, from Korean to Japanese
A popular Korean pot rice restaurant and a Japanese rice ball specialist are a few of the latest Hong Kong spots to look out for.
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August 1, 2025
What 100 imperial relics tell us about the Mughal Empire’s global reach
More than 100 artefacts, appearing in a new exhibition, chart the artistic legacy of one of South Asia’s most influential imperial dynasties...
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August 1, 2025
Apple’s India exports to emerge unscathed from Trump tariffs
India has already surpassed China to become the top supplier of iPhones to the US market.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025
China and Kuwait pledge closer military ties as ammunition plant set to open
Beijing has been seeking to deepen engagement with the key US regional ally as part of its efforts to boost its presence in the Gulf.
South China Morning Post
August 1, 2025