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February 27, 2026
Chinese chip firms Cambricon, Moore Threads post sales jump on domestic demand
Cambricon reports first full-year profit since listing in 2020, while Moore Threads’ revenue jumps 243 per cent.
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February 27, 2026
China’s Sun Yingsha extends fine start to season with Singapore Smash last 8 spot
World No 1 and title holder beats compatriot Shi Xunyao to lead a five-strong Chinese contingent into the quarter-finals.
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February 27, 2026
Exclusive | China scours for Trump bargaining chips ahead of Beijing summit with Xi: sources
Government departments are tasked with researching and assessing likely demands by the US leader as well as formulating possible concessions...
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong land sale scheme to offer 9 residential sites to developers in 2026-27
Sites include three from previous programme and are expected to yield about 6,650 flats, development chief Bernadette Linn says.
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February 27, 2026
US tells some embassy staff to leave Israel as Iran war clouds gather
Non-emergency workers allowed to exit Israel amid escalating tensions and massive Middle East military build-up.
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February 27, 2026
US ruling on Insta360 infringing GoPro patent has no impact on current offerings
The ruling does not affect Insta360’s current offerings as the ban on camera design infringement only affects legacy models.
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February 27, 2026
After Trump’s tariff setback, will US firms rush to stockpile Chinese goods?
Front-loading expected but not at levels seen ahead of last year’s sweeping “Liberation Day” duties, analysts say.
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February 27, 2026
Chinese scientists may have found battery that could double EVs’ range
Study says new type of lithium battery technology may offer a solution to the current ceiling on performance.
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February 27, 2026
China tells citizens to leave Iran ‘as soon as possible’ as US strike fears grow
Beijing issued the warning as US continued to build up its fleet and talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme ended without a deal.
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February 27, 2026
UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny
The decision came after former PM Brown demanded investigations into whether the ex-prince used government jets to meet Epstein.
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February 27, 2026
China’s leaders outline economic focus ahead of ‘two sessions’
Top officials met ahead of Beijing’s annual legislative sessions, when this year’s growth target and five-year plan will be unveiled.
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February 27, 2026
Opinion | Trump’s State of the Union report underlines shift to ‘world minus one’
In his address to Congress, Trump emphasised that America ‘is back’. However, the US’ financial position tells a different story, one with g...
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong budget 2026-27: minister defends cuts to kindergarten subsidy
Education chief Christine Choi says government will channel more resources into pushing ‘high-quality education’.
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February 27, 2026
‘Stability risk’: US faces rising concern as global debt soars to record high
Global debt accumulation ‘accelerated sharply’ in 2025, driven by surging investment in the US, China and Europe, report finds.
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February 27, 2026
Minjee Lee climbs World Championship leaderboard, amateur leads in New Zealand
Australian three-time major winner cards eight-under-par 64 at Sentosa to move to second, while Yuki Miya shoots 67 at Millbrook.
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February 27, 2026
Is this maritime court case a model of China’s anti-sanctions law in action?
Sanctioned Chinese company takes on Swiss firm in ‘landmark’ action against foreign ‘bullying’ and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’.
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February 27, 2026
India in limbo over Russian oil imports as talks with US on trade deal continues
Washington has previously tied lower tariffs on Indian exports to the US to New Delhi’s commitment to curb its purchases of Russian oil.
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong developer Sino Land posts steady profit amid market improvements
Chairman Daryl Ng highlights the city’s encouraging property sales performance in the second half of 2025.
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February 27, 2026
North Korea holds military parade to mark ruling Workers’ Party Congress
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February 27, 2026
Malaysia considers royal commission to probe anti-corruption agency allegations
The cabinet said it would decide after reviewing a taskforce report, as pressure mounts for MACC chief Azam Baki to step down.
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February 27, 2026
8 of the best new K-drama series to watch in March 2026
Blackpink’s Jisoo shines in Boyfriend on Demand, Park Min-young and Squid Game’s Wi Ha-joon star in Siren’s Kiss and Ju Ji-hoon leads Climax...
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February 27, 2026
China seeks to mediate after Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan
Beijing calls on Islamabad and Kabul to stay calm and exercise restraint as relations between the neighbours plummet.
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February 27, 2026
3 injured in Hong Kong after wild boar wanders into residential area
Two men and one woman suffer leg injuries, but it is unclear whether boar wounded them.
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February 27, 2026
Is titanium redefining dress watches? Models by Cartier and Bulgari suggest so
Once considered utilitarian, titanium is now the material of choice for elegant pieces like the Santos de Cartier and Bulgari Octo Finissimo...
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February 27, 2026
Vincent Ho to captain Hong Kong Jockey Club’s first ever team in UK jockey contest the Shergar Cup
Vincent Ho Chak-yiu will captain the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s first ever team to compete in the Shergar Cup in August, with the UK’s world-re...
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February 27, 2026
Retiree jailed for 8 months over seditious posts against Hong Kong government
Lam Ming-chung, 68, admits to posting seditious comments, including calling on voters to boycott last year’s Legislative Council election.
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February 27, 2026
As the yuan sizzles, China’s central bank deploys double-barrelled policy tweak
Regulators refine cross-border rules and cut the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward forex sales to zero, aiming to provide stab...
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February 27, 2026
Why Beijing’s US$4.5 billion Niger-Benin oil pipeline is under fire from rebels
Chinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta.
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February 27, 2026
‘No chance’: Vance dismisses prolonged Mideast war fears as Iran tensions rage
The US vice-president said Trump’s options range from military strikes ‘to ensure Iran isn’t going to get a nuclear weapon’ to dialogue.
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February 27, 2026
Meet Meryl Streep’s daughter, Grace Gummer, who’s in FX’s Love Story
Gummer, who was also in American Horror Story and All’s Fair with Kim Kardashian, stars as Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s new show.
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February 27, 2026
China ‘parenting parents’ trend sees youth teach adults skills like taking selfies
Young people seek to address their problematic upbringing by turning the tables and becoming ‘mum or dad’ to the people who brought them up.
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February 27, 2026
South China Morning Post publisher Tammy Tam appointed to Law Reform Commission
Tam succeeds May Chan, news director at Commercial Radio, who completed two three-year terms.
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February 27, 2026
New World reports loss as deleveraging takes priority, dividend suspended
Developer reports US$477 million loss for first half as debt reduction remains top priority despite improving home sales in Hong Kong.
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong exports surge 33.8% in January thanks to rebound from 2025’s low base
Census and Statistics Department says value of Hong Kong’s export of goods rose in January by 33.8 per cent year on year to HK$520.6 billion...
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong’s South China face tough start in return to elite regional competition
Domestic champions to play three home matches in four days in the qualifying stages of the Basketball Champions League Asia in April.
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February 27, 2026
Moore Threads’ flagship AI chip compatible with latest Alibaba models
The semiconductor developer’s MTT S5000 chip achieves full-stack compatibility with the new Qwen3.5 series.
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February 27, 2026
US must be able to ‘turn around and punch’ as China boosts satellites: general
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February 27, 2026
In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves it
Netflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.
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February 27, 2026
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Taliban
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February 27, 2026
Anti-corruption agency seeks Malaysians’ help to find Daim’s 4 children
A source from the agency says the late ex-finance minister’s children are under investigation for failing to declare their assets.
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February 27, 2026
Pop Mart’s Merodi Hong Kong debut highlights challenges of sustaining IP success
Toymaker’s latest character launch draws tepid demand, raising questions about the company’s reliance on Labubu’s success.
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong workers least happy among 8 Asia-Pacific economies: survey
Only 47 per cent of local employees report feeling happy at work, compared with 56 per cent from Singapore, according to Jobsdb Hong Kong.
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February 27, 2026
Outside In | AI backlash is growing, but how much is just hype?
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February 27, 2026
Hong Kong’s ‘king of shops’ sells home on The Peak for US$41.3 million
Veteran retail property investor says there is no point in holding on to the flat amid low rental yield and sluggish leasing market.
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February 27, 2026
China stocks shield investors from AI turbulence ahead of key meeting
Investors are turning to Chinese equities as they trim exposure to AI trades in the US, betting that policy support could underpin gains.
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February 27, 2026
Finance chief Paul Chan vows Hong Kong can handle debt of bond-driven growth
Finance chief insists the city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very saf...
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February 27, 2026
War zones, jingles and litter picking – the HKILF’s literary legend visits
Weird and wonderful real-life tales of authors who have appeared at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, from Margaret Atwood to S...
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February 27, 2026
How to use chervil, known as ‘French parsley’, and 2 delicious recipes
Chervil is a close relative of parsley and its subtle aniseed flavour is used in the French fines herbes and bouquet garni herb mixes.
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February 27, 2026
China chase Women’s Asian Cup glory but Japan, Australia, North Korea are threats
The holders have won the title 9 times but results since lifting the trophy in India have been disappointing.
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February 27, 2026