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March 1, 2026
Love ‘A Better Tomorrow’? The Hong Kong director and film that inspired it
Patrick Lung Kong was known for films that imparted moral lessons. We look at ‘The Story of a Discharged Prisoner’ and ‘Teddy Girls’.
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March 1, 2026
More than 40,000 Hong Kong cabbies register to accept Octopus payment
On April 1, all cabbies will be required to offer at least two electronic payment options to passengers.
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March 1, 2026
As US names Tibet coordinator, is it eyeing China, its minority groups or trade?
Special coordinator for Tibetan issues says he seeks to advance US efforts to ‘preserve Tibetans’ precious heritage’.
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March 1, 2026
China’s Xiaomi steps up global push with flagship smartphone 17 series launch
The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar.
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March 1, 2026
Israel launches strikes on Iran for 2nd day
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March 1, 2026
Inside Xi Jinping’s new guide to promoting Communist Party officials
Chinese leader targets ‘two-faced’ officials and demands new benchmarks tailored to local needs in newly released speeches.
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March 1, 2026
Warm winter no match: China’s sportswear sector posts surprise growth
Policy support, Chinese New Year demand and Winter Olympics exposure lift China’s sportswear makers, with Li Ning and Anta leading gains.
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March 1, 2026
Meet Lily Allen’s teen half-sister Teddie Malleson-Allen
The 19-year-old – who starred in MobLand with Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren – just attended Prime Video’s Young Sherlock event.
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March 1, 2026
Why Chinese honour Toilet Goddess with effigies, rituals during Lantern Festival
Centuries-old folk custom takes place near latrines, pig pens and kitchens; places where the divine spirit is said to have suffered in the p...
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March 1, 2026
Pakistani, Afghan clashes widen as Arab states struggle to halt war
Diplomatic efforts have failed to secure a truce between Pakistan and the Taliban, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar engaged in efforts to halt th...
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March 1, 2026
Iranians react to Supreme leader Khamenei’s death
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March 1, 2026
Hannah Green wins in Singapore again as newly married Kiwi wins New Zealand Open
Australian repeats 2024 World Championship victory, while Daniel Hillier becomes first home winner in nine years, one week after his wedding...
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March 1, 2026
This award-winning playwright rejected Hollywood… for a Korean zombie musical
Jethro Compton shares why his choice to adapt musical The Last Man for UK viewers is about ‘experiences’ rather than advancing his career.
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March 1, 2026
Hong Kong government ‘prepared’ for volatility after Iran attacks: Paul Chan
Finance chief says authorities will manage financial risks and impacts on trade, while noting that capital may flow to ‘safe haven’ of Hong...
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March 1, 2026
US-Iran strikes: global shipping braces for hit from Strait of Hormuz closure
Various reports indicate that authorities in Tehran have taken control of the vital energy transport route.
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March 1, 2026
Chinese smartphone makers bet on pivot to AI to weather memory chip crunch
Some Android phone makers are also expected to showcase experimental robots and other AI devices at the annual trade show.
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March 1, 2026
Opinion | As AI agents advance, Hong Kong should shape the rules now
By leveraging the Hong Kong-Shenzhen innovation hub as a cross-border testing ground, the city can set the standard for responsible AI gover...
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March 1, 2026
Japanese spur Feng Peiyou to break He Jie’s Chinese record at Tokyo Marathon
China runner was 11th in year’s first major race, with a time that crushed the previous mark of 2:06:57 set at Wuxi Marathon in 2024.
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March 1, 2026
China poised to earn vast profits from global energy transition: analysts
Chinese firms are in pole position to benefit from a wave of investment in clean energy infrastructure that could be worth trillions of US d...
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March 1, 2026
Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia
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March 1, 2026
Hong Kong group brings ancient Silk Road murals’ musical depictions to life
The Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble’s musical compositions are inspired by ancient artworks from China’s Mogao Caves.
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March 1, 2026
Iran’s Khamenei’s last public address
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March 1, 2026
Chairman of China’s second-largest liquor producer under corruption probe
Wuliangye Yibin’s Zeng Congqin is the latest high-profile figure targeted as Beijing’s anti-corruption drive intensifies in liquor sector.
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March 1, 2026
Why Chinese team’s flexible organic battery could revolutionise wearables
Innovative material defies temperature extremes while offering efficient and stable performance in potential leap from lab to reality.
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March 1, 2026
‘Time for us’: the Malaysian rapper putting her country on the SXSW map
Zamaera is taking five Malaysian artists to Texas next month after asking herself a simple question: why doesn’t Malaysia have a stage yet?
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March 1, 2026
China worker wins 10-day paid leave on first day back from Spring Festival holiday
Lucky employee enters office, scoops prize at front door, heads back to hometown, says ‘getting up early for work really helps’.
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March 1, 2026
Iran’s Supreme leader killed in US-Israeli strike
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March 1, 2026
Women’s Asian Cup: Iran trying to focus on football, as US, Israel bomb country
Iran squad arrived in Australia days before regime-change assault killed country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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March 1, 2026
Iran ‘internationalises battlefield’ as missiles put Gulf in firing line
Iranian strikes targeting American allies in the Middle East could bolster Arab rulers’ support for US-Israeli military operation.
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March 1, 2026
Travellers stuck at Hong Kong airport as some 27 Middle East flights disrupted
Passengers pack city’s airport to inquire about suspended departures to Riyadh, Doha and Qatar as US-Israeli attack on Iran forces airspace...
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March 1, 2026
5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in March 2026
Whether you’re a fan of rich brewed coffee, delicate tea cocktails or matcha drinks, these five new outlets have something for you.
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March 1, 2026
Hong Kong universities back AI-themed study tours to woo non-local students
Authorities eye summer study tours to make better use of campus resources and bring more non-local students to city.
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March 1, 2026
Hong Kong-listed Chinese drug firms set to turn corner on rising sales, deals
Chinese pharmaceutical firms are poised for profit growth, driven by innovative drug sales and licensing deals, despite pricing pressures.
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March 1, 2026
Asian Angle | Southeast Asia needs AI sovereignty – the Grok scandal proved it
From Singapore’s SEA-LION to Malaysia’s ILMU, Southeast Asian nations aim to build AI that reflects their own languages, cultures and values...
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March 1, 2026
Q&A | How Anteprima brought Japanese art to Milan Fashion Week
Founder Izumi Ogino and artist Takahiro Iwasaki on their approach to bridging fashion and art while retaining the essence of their culture.
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March 1, 2026
Letters | Passports and the idea of belonging in Hong Kong
Readers discuss the BN(O) passport, lai see as social contract, and the Hong Kong spirit.
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March 1, 2026
Explainer | With Khamenei dead, who will be Iran’s next supreme leader?
An 88-member clerical panel selects the new leader, with Khamenei’s son a potential contender.
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March 1, 2026
How AI is helping bring Hong Kong history to life on Instagram and beyond
Cultural preservationists use generative AI to breathe life into photos from the past, but does this practice promote or distort history?
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March 1, 2026
Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t. Does it matter?
Indonesia wants to project power. The Philippines wants to deny it. In the South China Sea, one approach may matter more than the other.
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March 1, 2026
How China could narrow a tech hub’s income gap – and avoid Silicon Valley’s fate
As tech mecca Zhejiang province sees wealth soar on the back of robotics, gaming and AI, Beijing hopes to avert a wide income disparity.
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March 1, 2026
Trump was once not keen on regime change in Iran – then he lost patience
The US president’s risk tolerance evolved dramatically, leading to strikes on Iran’s clerical leadership, as talks dragged on.
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March 1, 2026
Opinion | The high price of Hong Kong’s slow switch to electric buses and taxis
Slow electrification undermines the city’s green ambitions and squanders a chance to secure its role as a Greater Bay Area innovation hub.
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March 1, 2026
Chinese social media bans female Uygur comic over marriage jokes
Xiao Pa, real name Paziliyaer Paerhati, is said to have ‘stirred up gender conflicts and created anxiety over marriage and childbirth’.
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March 1, 2026
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March 1, 2026
China entrepreneur, abandoned as child, owns fashion brand with US$36 million sales
Driven woman who came from parents who rarely remembered her name, dumped her on a mountainside, tells young women ‘there is hope’.
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March 1, 2026
Are new Hong Kong subdivided flat standards triggering a wave of evictions?
Basic Housing Units Ordinance takes effect on Sunday, with landlords required to make renovations to ensure properties meet new standards.
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March 1, 2026
VAR expanded, new rules to curb time wasting approved in time for World Cup
Video assistant referee’s role to now include second bookings and corners; countdown for throw-ins, goal kicks brought in to prevent delays.
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March 1, 2026
Build fast, grow rich: To Lam’s blueprint for a rising Vietnam
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief is staking his legacy on 10 per cent growth, domestic megaprojects and an overseas charm offensive.
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February 28, 2026
What to know about Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The cleric who ordered the country’s bloodiest crackdown in decades may have seen his rule ended by a US-Israeli military strike.
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February 28, 2026