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June 11, 2025
US Treasury chief slams ‘unreliable’ China at House hearing on Trump trade policy
His claim Beijing has ‘most unbalanced economy in the history of the world’ fails to sway Democrats’ scepticism over administration’s ‘whims...
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June 11, 2025
Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console breaks sales records in first 4 days
Sales for the latest hardware release by Japanese games giant Nintendo have surpassed expectations, despite the hefty price tag.
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June 11, 2025
Rubio seeking probe of Harvard collaboration on conference in China: report
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June 11, 2025
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The latest news from Hong Kong's courts, legislative issues, crime and legal.
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June 11, 2025
Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told
Coroner’s Court is re-examining the death of taxi driver Chan Fai-wong, 65, in December 2012, a month after his arrest.
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June 11, 2025
Joe Tsai says open-source AI will boost Alibaba’s cloud business
The Chinese tech giant has made substantial investments in AI and cloud computing following a sweeping restructuring initiative.
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June 11, 2025
Polish PM Tusk secures confidence vote amid political turmoil
Tusk called for a vote, noting Poland’s new reality after the election loss of his close ally – Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski to nationalis...
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June 11, 2025
So has Group One hopes for Hong Lok Golf after exciting Valley win
Group One goals could be on the agenda for Hong Lok Golf next season after the exciting galloper continued his rapid rise with a successful...
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June 11, 2025
Viewed from China, Trump’s crackdown on LA unrest a risky ‘political gamble’
Chinese analysts warn US president’s tactics against protesters could jeopardise safety, stability and even spark constitutional crisis.
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June 11, 2025
Rice imports, policy inertia put ‘future of Filipino farming’ at risk: report
Policy failures and under-investment among factors for exacerbating country’s import reliance to the detriment of the local farming industry...
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June 11, 2025
Philippines’ Duterte-Carpio staves off impeachment trial after Senate vote
The deliberation process on whether to impeach the vice-president has been thrown back to the Lower House for consideration.
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June 11, 2025
Iran warns US bases within reach, as Trump ‘less confident’ over nuclear deal
Iran warns it can target US bases amid stalled nuclear talks, while Trump expresses reduced confidence in a deal as Tehran continues uranium...
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials
Chief executive says city will remain free port despite growing protectionism globally, as he invites businesses to ‘explore vast array of o...
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June 11, 2025
Chinese exports to EU surge, but bloc waiting to see if emergency action needed
Rise in shipments that followed US tariff war may trigger action from Brussels if it deems that threatens European industries.
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June 11, 2025
Trump says China-US deal done, Beijing’s C919 ambitions: SCMP daily highlights
From US-China trade talks’ potential results to hurdles in the Chinese civil-military tech sphere, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong to review letting more semi-private schools offer non-local curriculum
Education minister also dismisses call to let non-local students attend public primary and secondary schools amid diminishing population siz...
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June 11, 2025
Palestinian death toll surpasses 55,000 in ongoing Israel-Gaza war
The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants, but said women and children make up more than half the dead.
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June 11, 2025
My Take | Hey, Nato boss man, keep your hands off the Asia-Pacific region
The West’s unspoken assumption is that Asians cannot be trusted to manage their own affairs, at least when Western interests are involved.
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June 11, 2025
Huawei founder sheds light on China’s strategy to overcome US curbs
Ren Zhengfei’s comments underscore Huawei’s commitment to achieving chip self-sufficiency, with compound semiconductors playing a key role.
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong lawmakers back criminalising of subletting public rental flats
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho stresses amended law will not cover normal interactions with neighbours, such as tutoring.
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June 11, 2025
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June 11, 2025
Bangladesh’s Yunus to step down after April polls, wants to make ‘election right’
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate, said he is focused on democratic reforms and a fair electoral process for a ‘...
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June 11, 2025
Opinion | Why US defence chief’s attack on China won’t find favour in Southeast Asia
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June 11, 2025
Developing | China-US agree to ‘done deal’, Trump says, pending sign-off by President Xi
‘Full magnets, and any necessary rare earths, will be supplied, up front, by China,’ Trump says in online post following trade talks in Lond...
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June 11, 2025
Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou to return to mainland China despite warnings
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June 11, 2025
Jetstar Asia’s exit signals turbulent times for low-cost airlines
The low-cost arm of Australian airline Qantas says it will shut down next month due to rising operating costs and competition.
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June 11, 2025
China football boss says men’s national team is ‘fourth rate and we never learn’
Chinese Football Association president Song Kai delivers withering attack on state of game during interview with state media.
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June 11, 2025
Ukraine receives more than 1,200 fallen soldiers’ bodies from Russia
The soldiers died in battles across Kursk and several Ukrainian regions, according to an organisation involved in retrieving military casual...
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June 11, 2025
Debt crunch at NWD stokes downside risk in Hong Kong home prices, S&P says
Decision to defer coupon payments on four series of perpetual bonds threatens a bigger drop in home prices, rating firm says.
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June 11, 2025
China grants export permits to rare earth giant for US, Europe shipments
The announcement came as trade talks wrapped up in London, with critical minerals high on agenda.
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June 11, 2025
India’s Adani visits China in strategic push for renewables amid US legal woes
The visit to a solar module manufacturer highlights Adani’s efforts to sustain momentum in renewable energy despite increased international...
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong Red Cross tightens blood donor rules for recent inmates
Anyone who has been locked up for 72 hours or more in past 12 months cannot donate blood for a year, as organisation cites risks of infectio...
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June 11, 2025
Japan eyes 80% cut in 298,000 death toll for potential Nankai monster quake
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong should play all future matches at Kai Tak, goalscorer Pereira says
After 42,000 watch team’s debut at new venue, Stefan Pereira argues Hong Kong will ‘win games here if we have these people supporting us’.
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June 11, 2025
DJI launches US$10,000 enterprise drone that can avoid power lines at night
The new Matrice 400 offers a 59-minute flight time, a payload capacity of up to 6kg and a powerful obstacle-sensing system.
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June 11, 2025
China ‘respects Panama Canal neutrality’ as CK Hutchison ports deal looms
Beijing adamant it opposes ‘economic coercion, domineering and bullying’ as head of canal authority warns sale may jeopardise impartiality.
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June 11, 2025
Venerable Venice hotel where Angelina Jolie stayed unveils makeover
Led by architect Peter Marino, renovation of the Hotel Cipriani in Venice has seen 13 rooms redesigned and the lobby ceiling height doubled.
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June 11, 2025
US cities brace for more protests as military mobilises in Los Angeles
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June 11, 2025
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor jumps into Hong Kong market
Beachhead in city will reach global consumers and help international investors better understand the company, founder and CEO says.
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June 11, 2025
Profile | Chef behind Asia’s only Michelin-star vegan restaurant on his big gamble
‘People tried to talk me out of it,’ says Sung Si-woo of Légume. Now his Seoul restaurant is finding fans with all kinds of dietary needs.
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June 11, 2025
‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official
Tourism minister Rosanna Law also says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.
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June 11, 2025
China’s military says Japan ‘breaching pacifist constitution’ with missile tests
Official PLA newspaper attacks Tokyo’s increased ability to strike long-range targets and its ‘beggar-thy-neighbour’ approach to security.
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June 11, 2025
iFlytek says using local chips in AI models extends development time by 3 months
Liu’s comments show how some Chinese tech companies are determined to improve their AI capabilities without access to Nvidia chips.
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June 11, 2025
Ocean’s 8: the season’s hottest swimwear styles
Sydney-based designer Christopher Esber’s designs have been seen on ‘It’ girls Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa, while Dsquared2’s new collection...
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June 11, 2025
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for June 13-15
This weekend, experience a six-hands guest shift at the St Regis, try creative cocktails at Hong Kong’s new Ginza-style bar, and explore nat...
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June 11, 2025
Malaysian ‘superdad’ keeps promise to late wife, resigns from job to raise 3 kids
Before Abdullah’s wife died, she taught him vital skills – cooking, changing diapers, trimming nails, and keeping the home organised.
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union
Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.
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June 11, 2025
Indonesia’s green groups welcome move to axe mining permits in Raja Ampat
Prabowo cancels four mining permits in Raja Ampat, but concerns remain over nickel exploitation on Gag Island and other small islands in Ind...
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June 11, 2025
‘Went too far’: Musk regrets some Trump criticisms
Trump said his relationship with Musk was over after a social media dispute, where Musk called the president’s tax and spending bill a ‘disg...
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June 11, 2025