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July 31, 2025
Malaysian airlines interested in China’s C919 jet, transport minister says
Anthony Loke says AirAsia and Air Borneo among airlines showing interest in aircraft made by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.
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July 31, 2025
Fiba Asia Cup: fans think China’s men ‘all set up for failure’ with Zhou missing
Head coach Guo Shiqiang concerned as absences, including the former Houston Rockets man, mount up.
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July 31, 2025
Myanmar’s state of emergency ends as junta prepares for controversial election
Opposition groups are set to boycott the December poll, which a UN expert has already branded ‘a fraud’..jpg?itok=84jtIwGV&v=1753944982)
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July 31, 2025
Life finds a way in the deepest ocean trenches
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July 31, 2025
Talent children must reside 2 years in Hong Kong for local education benefits
Key change will be implemented from 2027-28 academic year, Education Bureau says.
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July 31, 2025
Sleepless in Seoul, scorching in Tokyo: East Asia roasts under record heat
Japan records its highest temperature ever at 41.2 degrees as South Korea endures 23 nights in a row above 25 degrees.
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July 31, 2025
New World ramps up luxury home sales in Hong Kong and mainland China
Developer generates HK$4.2 billion from the sale of flats in The Pavilia Forest and nearly HK$8.8 billion from Deep Water Pavilia.
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July 31, 2025
Claims against pop star Kenshin Kamimura ‘exaggerated’, Hong Kong court hears
Defence says interpreter inflated indecent assault claims in closing remarks after ex-ONE N’ ONLY boy band member decided not to testify.
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July 31, 2025
China’s Shenzhou-19 astronauts reveal record spacewalk featured surprise repair
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July 31, 2025
China boy, 3, survives 18-floor plunge; dad honours ‘life-saving tree’
Grandparents go out shopping, leave toddler in flat alone who manages to climb onto toilet, fall out of window with no safety bars.
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July 31, 2025
US reportedly seals trade deals with Thailand, Cambodia
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Breaking | China summons Nvidia to explain H20 chips ‘back door’ safety risk
The Cyberspace Administration of China said it has summoned and interviewed Nvidia over the tracking and remote control risks of Nvidia’s H2...
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July 31, 2025
Standard Chartered second-quarter profit rises 54%
CEO Winters says performance is attributable to focus on ‘cross-border and affluent banking’.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Wuxi AppTec joins funding rush as appetite grows for China’s biotech
WuxiAppTec raised HK$7.70 billion (US$981 million) in a sale of additional shares to fund its global expansion.
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July 31, 2025
ONE Championship: Filipino striker Jackie Buntan eyes history
After becoming promotion’s first-ever women’s strawweight kickboxing world champion, she is fighting for Muay Thai title.
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July 31, 2025
How Chinese wines are finding new fans at New York’s drinking hotspots
Importer and event host China Wine Club is giving modern Chinese wineries from regions like Ningxia and Shangri-La the spotlight in the US.
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July 31, 2025
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ misconduct lawsuit dismissed by New Mexico judge
The actor had sued public officials in January, accusing them of malicious abuse of process, defamation and mishandling of evidence.
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July 31, 2025
Man’s body found in Hong Kong flat, naked and surrounded by sex toys
Security guard calls police after discovering body of 49-year-old man, alongside sex toys and bottles of lubricant.
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July 31, 2025
Are EU hopes of reducing reliance on China leading to its dependence on the US?
Former envoy to Germany Shi Mingde says Europe’s trade deal with Washington will not help the bloc achieve strategic autonomy.
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July 31, 2025
Ancient Buddhist gems returned to India after their Hong Kong auction stopped
The Piprahwa gems found near Buddha’s birthplace in 1898 have been repatriated after India pressured Sotheby’s to cancel their sale in May.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
New World Harbour Race returns after 2024 cancellation, registration open
Those wishing to take part can sign up from 11am – last year’s edition was cancelled because of Super Typhoon Yinxing.
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July 31, 2025
Letters | Preserve what sets Hong Kong apart – starting with how you shop
Readers discuss whether the city’s way of life is in peril, housing standards, and why classic Cantopop is irreplaceable.
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July 31, 2025
Israeli fire kills dozens of Palestinians seeking food in Gaza
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July 31, 2025
Japan stays on alert for tsunami waves day after massive quake
One woman died while trying to move her car to a higher evacuation point.
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July 31, 2025
Samsung chip arm logs big profit miss in sign of widening crisis
Profit fell after Samsung’s foundry arm booked a one-time inventory cost as export controls led to unsold AI chips.
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July 31, 2025
Trump imposes 25% tariff on India
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July 31, 2025
JD.com to buy German electronics retailer Ceconomy for US$2.5 billion
The deal would allow JD.com, which competes with Alibaba and Amazon, to expand in Europe.
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July 31, 2025
How Dear Modern creator Cliff Tan has redefined feng shui
The Singaporean former architect reinterprets the Chinese practice to offer practical solutions for modern living, transforming spaces into...
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July 31, 2025
American dad’s anti-‘woke’ flight to Russia lands him in Ukraine battlefield
His wife claims that he has been sent to the front line in the Ukraine war despite assurances that he would serve only in a non-combat role.
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July 31, 2025
China’s factory activity unexpectedly worsens as exports stumble
Factory activity fell to a six-month low in July as signs emerged that China’s exports are slowing despite a ‘tariff truce’ with the US.
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July 31, 2025
Hong Kong stocks head for 2-week low on Fed decision, China manufacturing data
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index falls to 49.3 in July from 49.7 in June.
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July 31, 2025
US ‘made trade deals’ with Thailand, Cambodia, Lutnick says
The commerce secretary says Trump agreed on deals with both countries to bring about ceasefire.
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July 31, 2025
Microsoft nears US$4 trillion market cap as earnings beat expectations
The tech giant reported better-than-expected growth in its cloud business on rising AI demand.
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July 31, 2025
Fact-Check | This video does not show Hongkongers struggling in Typhoon Wipha winds
One Facebook post that contains the misleading claim has racked up more than 21 million views.
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July 31, 2025
Malaysian parents back curbs on ‘brain rot’ excess of social media
Government weighs ban on children below the age of 13 from having social media accounts to protect them from harmful content.
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July 31, 2025
Legal Tales | The crypto frenzy and the legal response in Hong Kong
New framework strengthens Hong Kong’s position as a global digital asset hub by offering a sound regulatory environment.
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July 31, 2025
Opinion | Same-sex partnerships in Hong Kong: conscience vote would set good precedent
Letting lawmakers vote their conscience is a good opportunity for the city’s executive-led system to earn the backing of public opinion.
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July 31, 2025
German biathlete killed in rockfall on Pakistan mountain
The body of Olympic gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier will be left on Laila Peak, honouring her final wish.
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July 31, 2025
China courier puts sick daughter in delivery box at work to save on childcare
Outpouring of online sympathy for mother whose 4-year-old daughter with tumour even presses lift buttons on way to and from deliveries.
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July 31, 2025
Mouthing Off | Why is olive oil so expensive now, and how good are the alternatives?
The price of olive oil, especially extra virgin, has shot up in recent years. So how does Andrew Sun make his salads and hummus now?
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July 31, 2025
New Hong Kong report useful but investors will do their own research: experts
Economist says government business report is a positive force to help the public understand the true situation in Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post
July 30, 2025
Find Cuban cocktail magic at Montana on Hong Kong’s Hollywood Road
With their latest bar opening in the city, two mixologists have penned a love letter to a faraway time and place.
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July 30, 2025
US hospital says it will not deactivate prisoner’s heart device before execution
Byron Black’s lawyers say implant would shock the Tennessee prisoner in an attempt to restore his heart’s rhythm after the lethal injection.
South China Morning Post
July 30, 2025
Editorial | Despite pause in US-China tariff war, expect more global fragmentation
Long periods of truce at the current tariff levels may not be ideal for the business sector but this buys time to prioritise negotiations.
South China Morning Post
July 30, 2025
Obsessed with AI ASMR videos? How they’re captivating social media users
AI-generated ASMR videos are taking over the existing ASMR trend, offering creative content that provides stress relief for many.
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July 30, 2025
US to impose 15% tariff on South Korean imports, says Trump
As part of the arrangement, South Korea would invest US$350 billion in the United States in projects selected by Trump, US president said.
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July 30, 2025
HKMA keeps base rate unchanged as US Fed monitors inflation pressures
The HKMA keeps its base rate at 4.75 per cent after the Fed left the target range at 4.25 to 4.5 per cent.
South China Morning Post
July 30, 2025
ByteDance heats up China’s instant delivery race with Alibaba, Meituan
The company is integrating Douyin Supermarket and Douyin Hourly Delivery, as it strives to strengthen its e-commerce business.
South China Morning Post
July 30, 2025
Canada ‘intends’ to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney
In a dramatic policy shift, Carney positioned Canada alongside France after Macron said his country would recognise a Palestinian state.
South China Morning Post
July 30, 2025