Just Stop Oil activists to stop climate protest stunts: ‘the end of soup on van Goghs’
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The group says it has succeeded in stopping Britain from approving new oil and gas projects and will hold one last demonstration in London.
Trump withdraws UN envoy pick Elise Stefanik amid Congress majority fears
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Republicans control the US House by a slim margin, and the departure of the firebrand congresswoman would make it even harder to pass laws.
EU trade commissioner says bloc seeks to deepen cooperation with China
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Maros Sefcovic, in Beijing meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng, signals European Union’s softening tone toward engagement with China.
Trump plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says
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The Russian leader is concerned that Nato countries could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts.
5 people wounded in Amsterdam stabbing, 1 arrested
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Police have cordoned off the area where the stabbings took place, near the central Dam Square.
France’s Macron says not all European allies agree on troops for Ukraine
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France and Britain, which are driving the initiative, would forge ahead with a ‘reassurance force’ with several countries.
Fourth Beijing warning for Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison over Panama ports deal
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Beijing’s offices overseeing Hong Kong affairs repost another scathing news article taking aim at company over sale to US consortium.
For China’s cross-border e-commerce, it’s ‘unstoppable momentum’ vs ‘big challenges’
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Former deputy secretary general for China’s State Council warns of a potential negative impact from foreign import tariffs on small packages.
Man slashed during attempted robbery in popular Hong Kong tourist area
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Two men attempted to steal the victim’s luggage, which reportedly contained a large sum of foreign currency, in Tsim Sha Tsui.
6 Russians die as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks
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Egypt’s Hurghada is popular with tourists from Russia.
US has ‘lost its way’, China’s record-smashing gold deposits: SCMP daily highlights
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From an American economist lambasting the US to China’s major gold find, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.
Trump’s trade policy is misguided but don’t be quick to blame tariffs
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Instead of attacking the use of tariffs, the Trump administration’s domestic critics should consider their popularity and effectiveness.
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, HK Express to boost flights to mainland in summer
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Airlines will provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak of the season to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Zhengzhou.
China’s addictive micro-dramas show how commercial demand is fuelling a netcasting boom
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The head of China’s body overseeing film and TV calls micro-dramas a ‘new growth pillar for China’s online audio and video industry’, with growing influence overseas.
Pakistan’s Parsi community shrinks as youth make ‘difficult decision’ to migrate
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Many young and skilled Pakistanis want to leave a country wracked with political uncertainty, security challenges and a struggling economy.
Stephen Roach says trade war puts US on course for ‘cultural revolution’
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The Yale economist lamented the path his country is taking under US President Donald Trump during a panel discussion at the Boao Forum.
Alibaba’s Taobao e-commerce site targets fake AI-generated product images in crackdown
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Taobao’s initiative aligns with China’s broader regulatory efforts to address the misuse of generative AI.
Hong Kong Sevens, Art Basel no match for Taylor Swift’s economic power: experts
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City’s ‘Super March’ of mega-events will give the economy a lift but won’t be able to generate ‘Taylor Swift effect’, academics say.
Indonesian fishermen sue US food giant Bumble Bee Seafoods in landmark forced labour case
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The human trafficking case highlights the exploitation within the seafood industry, emphasising the need for corporate accountability and systemic reform.
How Trump’s assault on US universities is reshaping rivalry with China
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In purging individuals and ideas from US universities, Donald Trump’s new ‘red scare’ will only diminish America’s ability to attract top tech talent.
2 Hong Kong schools with scant Primary One enrolment eye privatisation, merger
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Aplichau Kaifong Primary School announces it will seek self-financing solution, while Price Memorial Catholic Primary School opts for merger.
Hong Kong to allow permanent residents as young as 7 to use e-channel service
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But children between seven and 10 years old should be at least 1.1 metres tall and have valid travel documents, authorities say.
Beijing has confirmed what Taiwan already knew: PLA did combat test near island last week
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Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.
Top member of Chinese military anti-corruption unit may be caught up in graft probe
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Lieutenant General Tang Yong has lost his post on the country’s top political advisory body – usually a sign someone is under investigation.
Top US fund managers stay upbeat on China stocks amid AI, biotech boom
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Templeton, Janus Henderson and Wellington Management see potential in stocks amid China’s pursuit of tech excellence.
PhD student fined for splashing semen leaves Hong Kong, skips review for tougher penalty
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Lai Changwei, 26, fails to appear at court hearing in which Department of Justice seeks review of sentence it considers inadequate.
Alibaba launches AI model that can process images and video on phones and laptops
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The multimodal Qwen2.5-Omni-7B model is designed to run locally on mobile devices and tops rivals in some benchmarks.
‘Shameful’: China woman buys flat for old professor she cares for, family claims property
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Woman says residence represents not merely bricks and mortar, but four decades of cherished memories.
Hong Kong set for cooler weekend, with temperatures to reach low of 16 degrees
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Observatory says ‘weather will be cool with one or two rain patches over region during the weekend’ due to influence of northeast monsoon.
12 words in Malaysia, Singapore-style English enter Oxford dictionary
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Food names form the bulk of additions, but other notables include the Malay expression ‘alamak’ and a colloquial meaning for the word ‘terror’.
Former officials call for parity, reform in China’s pension system
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The current pension structure is too lopsided to provide adequate benefits to those in poorer regions, former banking officials say at Boao Forum.
Thailand offers cash rewards for reporting e-cigarette use amid vaping crackdown
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Thailand’s new initiative aims to curb vaping and protect public health, with fines and jail terms for offenders.
Cathie Wood sees AI driving US$10 trillion global robotaxi revolution
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The CEO of Ark Investment says the market will help propel a near 10-fold jump in Tesla’s share price to US$2,600 in five years.
China’s 2025 cloud spending to grow 15% on the back of DeepSeek-driven AI adoption
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Cloud spending, which totalled US$40 billion in 2024, is expected to reach US$46 billion this year as cloud providers expand investments.
2,000 tonnes of gold: China says new technology helped find largest deposits
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Discovery of two large gold deposits could help China maintain its pace of gold production and prevent a decline in output.
SenseTime’s 2024 net loss narrows even if it misses analysts’ target amid AI competition
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The company reported net loss of 4.3 billion yuan (US$592 million) in 2024, compared with estimate of 4 billion yuan loss.
How Trump’s reckless policies could trigger a financial crisis
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The institutional and legal underpinnings of the US system on which investors have long relied are under sustained assault from the Trump administration.
Japan fights decade-high norovirus surge with 34,000 cases amid ‘unseasonal’ outbreak
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The spread of norovirus nationwide has prompted health warnings about hygiene and food safety.
Australia to warn young travellers about methanol poisoning after Laos deaths
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Foreign ministry warns travellers to ‘be suspicious of unusually cheap drinks’ following the death of two 19-year-olds.
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone dangles more investor perks
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Malaysian official reveals more benefits on sidelines of Korea-Asean Business Forum in Seoul, as UOB bank rolls out support for Korean firms eyeing the region.
Do China and the US need to work together on AI safety? Boao Forum debates
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Artificial intelligence experts and business leaders discuss how the world can build effective governance models for all countries.
Hong Kong’s home prices fall towards decade low on interest rate, tariff headwinds
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Secondary home prices have declined by a cumulative 27 per cent since January 2022, according to government data.
US robotics firms push for national strategy to compete with China
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Tesla, Boston Dynamics and others are pushing for US policies that would boost American companies in the global robotics race.
Thai police hunt for Singaporean man after girlfriend found dead in Bangkok room
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Officers found the victim’s body wrapped in a bedsheet and blanket in the bathroom of a building.
ComplexCon Hong Kong wraps up 3-day event with 35,000 turnout, rakes in HK$87.5 million
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A record 22,911 attended the pop culture festival’s final day on March 23, during which NJZ, formerly NewJeans, announced their hiatus.
US and Chinese robotics start-ups attract 75% of global funding, study finds
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America and China are ‘reinforcing their leadership’ in robotics, allowing them to shape the future of automation, new study finds.
Malaysians question flag on school uniforms rule – pupils ‘do not care’
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The education ministry says the rule is in line with the goal of schools to ‘foster the spirit of patriotism among the younger generation’.
Hong Kong health authorities declare winter flu season over but warn of summer peak
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City records 488 severe cases in adults over winter, with 330 deaths – lower than the last flu season before Covid-19 pandemic.
Japan goes on the offensive with Joint Operations Command, China’s PLA Daily says
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The launch of the command points to new phase of integration with US armed forces, military mouthpiece says.
Chinese eatery sells spicy bamboo sticks for US$1.4, favoured by women diners
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Following the introduction of this dish, sales skyrocketed, averaging over 100 servings per day and 30 per cent rise in customer visits.
