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Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with caviar sake gelato, other new products
Some vendors at Hong Kong’s coming Food Expo have said they expect brisker sales and higher foot traffic compared with last year, citing better weather…
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Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China grows
Japan’s efforts to build a long-range capability to strike Chinese warships reached a milestone last week as flight testing began for the air-launched variant…
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Chinese optical-module stocks rebound as analysts downplay ‘mild’ AI curbs proposed by US
Shares of China’s leading optical-module makers clawed back early losses on Wednesday after analysts downplayed the impact of proposed US restrictions that…
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Netanyahu says Israel didn’t agree to US-backed Gaza plan as far-right pressure grows
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving assurances that an Israeli pull-out would…
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Hong Kong woman swindles landlords out of HK$4.3m in crypto investment scam
Hong Kong police have arrested a 67-year-old woman who posed as a prospective tenant to swindle two property owners out of HK$4.3 million (US$510,008) in a…
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Why did a Chinese bomber carry a nuclear-capable missile in an anti-ship exercise?
The People’s Liberation Army has unveiled the first official footage showing a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile, the Jing Lei-1, mounted on an…
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Copper floods US as traders try to get the jump on Trump tariffs, but ‘Taco’ trend looms
Spurred by US President Donald Trump’s proposed new tariffs on cathode imports, copper shipments from across the globe are flooding into the United States. But…
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‘Savage abuse’: Hong Kong mother gets 22 years for starving boy, 5, to death
A Hong Kong mother who abused and starved her five-year-old son to death was sentenced to 22 years in prison, with the judge condemning a crime that exposed a…
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Malaysia vows to tighten airport security after pilot’s drug arrest in Indonesia
Malaysian authorities vowed to identify and close security loopholes in its airports after a pilot allegedly transported drugs from the country before being…
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‘Devastated’: Tung Wah College says sorry for false admission offers to 11,000 hopefuls
A tertiary institution in Hong Kong has apologised for mistakenly sending an email to all 11,139 of its applicants telling them that they had been admitted and…
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China’s AI revenue projected to reach US$13b on breakthroughs, adoption: Goldman Sachs
Rising cost efficiency and rapidly advancing capabilities from players like DeepSeek and MiniMax have prompted Goldman Sachs to raise its run-rate revenue…
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US-Japan trade thaw driven by shared yen for stronger currency
A rare joint intervention to stabilise the yen has given US-Japan relations a near-term lift, according to analysts. But whether that goodwill endures depends…
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PLA scientists say submarine cables carrying 99% of global data could be ‘easy target’
The underwater cables that play a vital role supporting the international digital economy are increasingly vulnerable to attack from low-cost drones, Chinese…
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Man arrested for dangerous driving as woman jumps clear of swerving van
Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving after a video went viral showing his van swerving dangerously close to a woman. A police…
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Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brands
China’s largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is aiming to further diversify its business with hamburger stores – following the example set by…
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Public outrage after Chinese woman gets just 3 years jail for abducting baby 35 years ago
A woman in China was sentenced to three years in prison for abducting a 10-month-old baby boy 35 years ago from the family who employed her as their maid. The…
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Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
German police raised the alarm at an airport overnight after an explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and another aircraft collided with…
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Malaysia risks hurting EV push with ‘poorly timed’ levy as foreign investment stalls
Malaysia is considering a levy on electric vehicles (EVs) to fund charging infrastructure, even as export and pricing conditions on high-volume foreign…
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Saved as a baby, HKU medical newbie aims to pass on ‘hope and courage’ to society
Top scorers who have secured places at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) medical school have expressed a desire to pursue both clinical care and medical…
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Hong Kong fatal traffic accidents rise 44% in first half of 2026, with 63 dead
Hong Kong recorded a 44 per cent year-on-year increase in fatal traffic accidents in the first half of 2026, with many cases involving elderly victims and…
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Bangkok airport apologises after clash with Chinese tourists at boarding gate
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has apologised for “inappropriate behaviour” following backlash over an employee making a slant-eyed gesture towards reportedly…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo is happy to play mediator to both Koreas. But does North want him to?
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is keen to visit North Korea – a trip that could boost Jakarta’s diplomatic clout and allow it to act as a bridge between…
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To lead Greater Bay Area integration, Hong Kong can look to San Francisco
Hong Kong’s first-ever five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) is out for public consultation. The section on the “development of…
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Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and products
A mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party has urged Washington to expand its cooperation list with Beijing rather than add to a restrictive “Covered…
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Hong Kong tests thermal drones to catch illegal smoking at construction sites
Hong Kong labour authorities have begun testing an infrared thermal-imaging drone to detect heat sources and illegal smoking at construction sites, with plans…
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China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO, sources say
Chinese start-up X Square Robot has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, according to two sources familiar with the matter…
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Malaysian politics heads for reset as Malay nationalism surge threatens reform experiment
The door is fast closing on Malaysia’s reform experiment after nearly a decade of false starts and political intrigue, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s…
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Trump claims China is fuelling resistance to AI data centres in the US
US President Donald Trump has accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance…
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Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration
Foreign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy queues were…
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BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see…
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Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the People’s Liberation Army to enhance its use of AI as part of a drive to develop an intelligent military. He told…
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Singapore ministers awarded US$113,000 each in legal costs in Bloomberg libel suit
Singapore’s Senior Minister K. Shanmugam and Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng have each been awarded S$145,000 (US$113,000)…
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South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure
An apparent communication breakdown between US and South Korean militaries resulted in South Korean troops training their weapons on an American drone launched…
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China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
Xiaomi, one of Tesla’s biggest challengers in mainland China over the past year, has priced its newest cars at a 23 per cent discount to the US carmaker’s…
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Paralysis inspires Chinese man to build mind-controlled wheelchair that wins top prize
A man from southeastern China transformed his experience with paralysis into a source of inspiration, creating a mind-controlled wheelchair prototype in just…
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Law firm drops court challenge over files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ police probe
A Hong Kong law firm allegedly involved in a series of “crash-for-cash” scams has dropped a judicial challenge over the seizure of its confidential documents…
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Chinese data challenges US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and…
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‘Fear and anger’ drive parents to seek legal review of city’s custody of baby Danny
The parents of a Hong Kong infant are applying for a legal order to review welfare authorities’ decision to remove the child from their care, as they expressed…
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What China’s hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a smaller destroyer signals
A Type 052D destroyer fired a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile into the air, Chinese media footage showed, displaying capabilities that pose defence…
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Singapore police investigate Massive Attack over Palestinian support at gig
The police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have opened investigations after British trip-hop band Massive Attack expressed support for the…
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Singapore retailer Love, Bonito warns customers of scam risks after data breach
Singapore fashion retailer Love, Bonito said that some customers’ personal data may have been exposed after a security vulnerability on its website allowed…
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Will US red tape and other infrastructure delays give China the lead in AI race?
China could win the artificial intelligence race if delays in establishing the United States’ AI infrastructure are not addressed, a congressional hearing…
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Elite company: the listed firms that were China’s most valuable before CXMT
After soaring 466 per cent in its Shanghai trading debut on Monday, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) became the most valuable company on mainland China’s…
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Hong Kong lowers red rainstorm warning to amber, but heavy rain to last over weekend
Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which lowered the…
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Southwest China landslide death toll rises to 51 as search and rescue continues
The death toll from a landslide in Chongqing province, southwest China, earlier this month rose to 51, with 10 people still missing, local authorities said…
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China’s military modernisation
August 1 sees the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. To mark the occasion, SCMP Plus has republished its February 2026 factsheet…
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Tim Cook warns of slow Siri AI roll-out in China, worsening memory crisis
Apple is taking its first concrete steps to roll out initial artificial intelligence (AI) features in China, but CEO Tim Cook warned that a full integration of…
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Chinese dad sues online gaming companies for US$1.5 to force strict anti-addiction rules
A father in central China, whose gaming-addicted son swallowed 18 fever pills in one go, has sued four mainland gaming companies, seeking a symbolic…
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10 missing after avalanche hits Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan
Ten international climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born mountaineer were missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains in…
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Chinese surgical robots break into Vietnam market as Beijing takes aim at US dominance
China has won approval for domestically developed surgical robots to be used in Vietnamese hospitals, marking a major step forward as the country’s high-end…
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How Hong Kong’s five-year plan could get ball rolling on Olympic bid
The government has started public consultation on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. The accompanying consultation document sets out principles which will be…
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Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of Negeri Sembilan state poll
Malaysian police are investigating three reports of alleged vote-buying ahead of Saturday’s Negeri Sembilan state election. Negeri Sembilan police chief Deputy…
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Will the global testosterone decline accelerate the shift to robot warfare?
The Pentagon has introduced mandatory testosterone screening for active-duty service members aged 30 and older, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying…
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Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts say
The soon-to-open revamped Huanggang Port border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen should include a public transport link to the city’s airport to…
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US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence
The key roles played by Japan and South Korea in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercises led by the US have fuelled speculation whether the…
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Argentina’s president decrees expulsion of foreigners expressing ‘hate’ against nation
Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday imposed a bar on foreigners who express “hate” towards the Latin American country, which he claims is the target…
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Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China
US President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the United States’ international broadcasting agency pledged on Thursday to sharpen its media challenge to China…
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The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force
As the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past…
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Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia fired North Korean ballistic missile in latest attack
Russia used a North Korean missile for a strike on a village that killed five members of the same family, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on…