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July 12, 2026
Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debate
Debate emerges as branch of Cafe 100% in Kam Ying Court Shopping Centre pulls out of dog-friendly scheme, with staff citing safety concerns.
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July 12, 2026
Racing fans old and new brave heat to celebrate last Sha Tin meet of the season
A very hot weather warning does little to deter first-time visitors or experienced punters from enjoying atmosphere.
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July 12, 2026
Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, Myanmar envoy tells Asean
Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, recently commuted by one-third, on a series of charges that her allies said were fabricated to keep...
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July 12, 2026
Opinion | For a China on the rise, soft power is vital
With trusted businesses, more openness, creative culture and inspiring sporting successes, China is building a foundation for influence.
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July 12, 2026
Chinese state-owned firms set up chip funds for long-term innovation
China Life is set to form a US$737 million yuan fund for semiconductor investment, as Beijing calls for longer-term investment.
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July 12, 2026
Could China’s lunar laser tower bring Nikola Tesla’s free energy dream to life?
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July 12, 2026
New York Knicks star Josh Hart’s prized timepieces, from Rolex to Patek Philippe
The NBA champion lost some of his prized timepieces in a robbery last year, but says it ‘isn’t the end of the world’.
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July 12, 2026
How can Hong Kong age well?
With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next gen...
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July 12, 2026
Five Guys eyes Beijing as US chains hunger for success in China
Unlike earlier brands that relied on management by overseas headquarters, US firms now favour franchising, analyst says.
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July 12, 2026
Why are 50% of Hong Kong’s elderly socially isolated
While elderly loneliness can be as harmful as heavy smoking, experts point to community solutions to tackle growing health risk.
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July 12, 2026
Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns
Broad trough of low pressure affecting central South China Sea expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the city on Tuesday and Wed...
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July 12, 2026
65 arrested as Hong Kong police raid unlicensed nightclubs, gambling dens
Illicit drugs worth HK$190,000 seized during raids on 10 venues across Hung Hom, Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po.
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July 12, 2026
Why China’s ethnic unity law marks a shift towards assimilation
The law has been criticised by the EU and US, but Beijing says it is designed to build a sense of ‘national community’.
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July 12, 2026
South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase
Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate ch...
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July 12, 2026
Hong Kong handed Rugby World Cup reality check by dominant Chile in Nations Cup
South Americans run in three unanswered tries in second half, punish Hong Kong ill-discipline in prequel to clash in Australia next year.
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July 12, 2026
Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea ruling on 10th anniversary
Ambassador to Philippines denounces Hague decision as ‘thoroughly illegal’ and warns it continues to harm ties with Manila.
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July 12, 2026
Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday
‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says.
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July 12, 2026
Opinion | Markets, not politics, will make China’s yuan a global currency
Until authorities can reduce costs and allay the market’s concerns, yuan internationalisation will be stronger on paper than balance sheets.
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July 12, 2026
Hong Kong probes civil service negligence in 15-year delay over baby blunder case
Health minister Lo Chung-mau says delays occurred in different areas throughout the process of handling the case that left boy disabled for...
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July 12, 2026
Why losing weight involves more than counting calories
If you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. However, calorie uptake is affected by ripeness, processing and burn rate.
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July 12, 2026
Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip during China concert
Mandopop star falls after stumbling over harness, shattering cartilage of left ear, but continues performance.
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July 12, 2026
How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom
By backing local production and infrastructure, Chinese firms are driving a shift to clean energy in Africa’s two-wheeler market.
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July 12, 2026
Battle for the Bible, ballot: Democratic pastors fight US Christian nationalism
‘Christian nationalism is one of the biggest threats to democracy in the US,’ an Arkansas pastor vying for a congressional seat says.
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July 12, 2026
Hong Kong police arrest 9 in crackdown on dangerous driving
Eight men and a woman aged between 37 and 62 arrested, including two wanted for other past offences.
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July 12, 2026
Fifa World Cup: Sorloth under fire for Erling Haaland error in Norway defeat
Online commentators slam striker after he failed to release superstar No 9 when team led 1-0 and had England on ropes.
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July 12, 2026
China’s car shipments to EU surge, but could be nearing peak: European analysts
The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures...
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July 12, 2026
US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness
The 71-year-old defence hawk was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina.
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July 12, 2026
Asian Angle | Why a second ‘China shock’ is good for Southeast Asia
Fear of Chinese imports is misplaced. Roughly 90 per cent of what the region buys is inputs and machinery driving local manufacturing.
South China Morning Post
July 12, 2026
Fifa World Cup: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches
Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says business ‘up 60 to 70 per cent’ in nightlife district and set to get ‘crazier’ for finals.
South China Morning Post
July 12, 2026
Wimbledon: Linda Noskova reveals secret ingredients in emotional title success
The 21-year-old recovers from second set collapse to beat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova and claim first grand slam honour.
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July 12, 2026
Does Hong Kong’s housing market rebound need local owners to sustain it?
Home prices in the city have risen 10 per cent this year, but analysts warn investor-driven recovery may need local buyers to sustain it.
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July 12, 2026
Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan
Finance chief says bilateral trade surged in first five months of 2026 following deepening of ties over recent years.
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July 12, 2026
Hong Kong Economy: Latest News and Updates
Hong Kong economy news including annual budget, MPF pensions, retail and transport.
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July 12, 2026
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who raised Qatar’s global profile, dies at 74
The former ruler turned Qatar from a backwater into an international crossroads in less than a generation.
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July 12, 2026
Wombs for hire: the painful price of Asia’s lawless baby trade
Commercial surrogacy is illegal in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. It is also worth an estimated US$15 billion a year.
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July 12, 2026
In China’s electronics hub, a memory chip crisis is hitting consumers hard
Computer vendors in Shenzhen are raising their prices, as the AI boom drives a fivefold jump in the cost of key memory products.
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July 12, 2026
Granola for breakfast but make it Chinese. An American digs deep into her heritage
Cindy Lam’s Umami Granola brand blends Cantonese flavours with an American breakfast staple, offering unique savoury and sweet options.
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July 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China
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July 12, 2026
Fifa World Cup: Argentina beat Switzerland to book blockbuster England date
Defending champions given run for money before extra-time goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez break 10-man Swiss resistance.
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July 12, 2026
Parents of boy paralysed by medical blunder welcome penalty but vow to fight on
Li Zhijian and Peng Hongying plan to sue doctor, who was suspended for nine months, as they try to prepare long-term care for Li Yuanjian.
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July 12, 2026
Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?
Analysts say the Torifune fly-by highlights Tokyo’s growing role in global space safety efforts and its ‘goodwill science’ policy.
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July 12, 2026
Letters | Automation must be designed with the human worker in mind
Readers discuss the importance of human dignity as robots upend industry, and the negative online reactions to a viral video of an expressiv...
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July 12, 2026
Thousands of flights cancelled as Typhoon Bavi hits eastern Chinese coast
More than 2.4 million people have been evacuated after the second typhoon to hit the country within a week hit the coast on Saturday night.
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July 12, 2026
Tech stocks capture China’s elderly retail investors amid faith in AI, chips
State support in the sector and frustration over slow gains in blue chip stocks has elderly Chinese changing returns in technology.
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July 12, 2026
South Korean ticket touts to face the music when new penalties come into play
From August 28, authorities can impose fines of up to 50 times the resale price of a ticket, a sharp rise from the current US$6,600 maximum.
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July 12, 2026
Taiwan military gains 5,000 volunteers, but ‘real problem’ is retention
Higher pay drives surprise surge despite demographic decline and questions about combat readiness, but keeping them may be another matter.
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July 12, 2026
Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them
Tokyo is banking on a massive visitor boom to do what its factories and financiers increasingly cannot: carry the economy forward.
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July 12, 2026
Opinion | EU isn’t just selling aircraft to China. It’s helping strengthen a competitor
China Eastern’s multibillion-dollar Airbus orders, after EU delays on certifying Chinese planes, show not inconsistency but leverage towards...
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July 12, 2026
China court blames 3 after friend dies following all-night drinking, mahjong session
Court holds trio accountable for leaving intoxicated man at staircase instead of ensuring he safely enters his home.
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July 12, 2026