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South China Morning Post
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.
South China Morning Post
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’.
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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.
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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
Will Bangladesh’s Asean dream become a reality?
The path to joining the bloc is long and complex, requiring sustained political will and a resolution to the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
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August 1, 2025
‘It’ll be beautiful’: Trump to build huge US$200m ballroom at White House
US president aims to leave his mark on the executive mansion with a structure inspired by his own lavish properties.
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August 1, 2025
Letters | How Hong Kong can tap into mainland China’s space solar power project
Readers discuss how the city can contribute to and benefit from the OMEGA project, climate-driven market failure, and sea-land adventure pac...
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August 1, 2025
Hong Kong prosecutors drop charge against Indonesian tourist in tumbler case
Tourist had hung backpack on a fence at The Peak, but his bottle fell out of a side pocket and hit another visitor on the floor below.
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August 1, 2025
On This Day | 20,000 Hongkongers ride Disneyland Resort line on launch in 2005
On this day 20 years ago, tens of thousands of people pay to use the new MTR service from Sunny Bay to the then unopened theme park.
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August 1, 2025
Amazon shares slide as cloud growth falls behind Microsoft and Google
Amazon shares, which declined in extended trading after the earnings report, slid further during an earnings call with CEO Andy Jassy.
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August 1, 2025
My Take | Asia must leverage AI to combat rise in natural disasters
With such disasters set to cause billions of dollars of damage in the coming years, Asia must use AI to combat the impact of extreme weather...
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August 1, 2025
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 1-3
From a hilarious reboot of The Naked Gun to a summer series of wellness events, here are five things to check out in Hong Kong this weekend.
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August 1, 2025
Hong Kong stocks on course for first weekly loss in a month
Stellar run that drove the Hang Seng Index to its highest point in three and a half years last month shows signs of fatigue.
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August 1, 2025
‘Best news’: Thailand, Cambodia welcome Trump’s 19% tariff rates
The US president had earlier threatened to block trade deals with both countries unless they ended a deadly border clash.
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August 1, 2025
Opinion | Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in July
Discover SCMP’s Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.
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August 1, 2025
Shein’s revenue rises to US$10 billion in quarter before Trump tariffs
Shein likely benefited as consumers stocked up on products before the US removed its de minimis exemption for Chinese goods.
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August 1, 2025
Style shoot: Fendi fashion and Boucheron Quatre collection jewellery
Photographer Pablo Freda and stylist Joanne M. Kennedy showcase Fendi’s classic silhouettes and Boucheron’s fine jewellery.
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August 1, 2025
Hong Kong airport to reduce late-night flights to south runway over noise
Tuen Mun residents struggling to sleep as cargo planes pass over their homes between 11pm and 2am.
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August 1, 2025
Opinion | How Hong Kong can re-emerge as a leader in maritime trade
As the city moves to reclaim land for modern industries, it should also reclaim its leading role in container shipping and logistics.
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August 1, 2025
What price will Taiwan pay to blunt Trump’s tariffs? Reports spark worries
Taipei is increasingly anxious about whether it must make sweeping concessions, including a reported US$400 billion investment pledge.
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August 1, 2025
Thai zoo shares video of Moo Deng mascot on ‘attack’ during drill, amuses viewers
Zoo safety drill sees member of staff dress up as globally famous hippo as real thing recovers from ‘extravagant’ first birthday party.
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August 1, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol’s key aide arrested as South Korea’s martial law inquiry widens
Former interior minister Lee Sang-min faces charges of attempting to shut down negative news broadcasts during Yoon’s decree declaration.
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August 1, 2025
HKMA’s strict stablecoin regime to shape Hong Kong’s crypto future
Observers surprised after the city’s de-facto central bank says it plans to issue the first batch of licences early next year.
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August 1, 2025
Should Hong Kong plug legal gaps to stamp out AI-generated porn?
Tech sector warns of dangers of overregulation, as case involving deepfakes of HKU students reveals ‘complicated’ legal questions.
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August 1, 2025
Why are more wealthy mainland companies coming to Hong Kong for mediation?
An increasing number of wealthy mainland families are coming to Hong Kong for mediation services.
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August 1, 2025
Explainer | What you should know about Chikungunya fever, the illness surging in China
Outbreak of mosquito-borne disease erupts in Guangdong province, prompting elimination efforts and causing US health agency to take notice.
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August 1, 2025
Guangzhou and Shenzhen, once China’s growth engines, report GDP underperformance
Southern powerhouses report lower growth rates for first half of 2025, with analysts citing trade and property challenges as the cause.
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August 1, 2025
After 11 years in Indonesian limbo, Afghan refugee finds a home in Australia
For years, Bibi Rahima Farhangdost was a nursing assistant with no right to work, trapped in limbo with thousands of others.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
China EV war: Tesla, Nio and Li Auto target mainland families with premium SUVs
Rich households are willing to pay a premium to own bigger, higher-performance and longer-range cars for their travel needs, analyst says.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Trump raises tariff on Canada to 35%
The new duties, up from 25 per cent, are in response to Canada’s ‘continued inaction and retaliation’, the White House says.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Opinion | Hong Kong must make the most of its impressive economic comeback
Now that stability and prosperity have returned, thanks to mainland support, the city must seize the momentum to contribute to new Chinese g...
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Profile | When Sally Yeh dominated Hong Kong music and film in the 1980s and ’90s
After learning Cantonese from George Lam, Canada-raised Yeh became a Cantopop queen and shared the big screen with the likes of Chow Yun-fat...
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Meituan, JD.com build central kitchens to ratchet up China’s delivery war
China’s catering industry is transforming, as internet platform operators become more involved in the food supply chain.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
On foot with lions and cheetahs in a rewilded corner of South Africa’s Karoo
A century after the springbok vanished, lions and cheetahs now roam the Karoo’s restored wilderness once more.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Trump administration sends mixed messages on China trade pact
Press secretary refers question on extension of current tariff pause to Bessent.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Editorial | Investigation into Shaolin Temple’s ‘CEO monk’ a chance to clear the air
The probe is an opportunity to review the temple’s management and ensure the brand is promoted without compromising what makes it special.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025
Behind Trump’s South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding
South Korea has pledged US$150 billion to help the US rebuild its shipbuilding industry – and compete with China.
South China Morning Post
July 31, 2025