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January 6, 2026
Breaking | China bans exports of military-related goods to Japan as dispute intensifies
Shipments of select goods restricted to entities associated with the Japanese military in latest round of extended feud.
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January 6, 2026
Chef ‘Triple Star’ of Culinary Class Wars gives Hong Kong a taste of Korea
In Hong Kong recently for a four-hands dinner, Scott Kang opens up on his Culinary Class Wars experience and redefining Korean cuisine.
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January 6, 2026
2 men who allegedly beat street sleeper, commit arson wanted by Hong Kong police
Police find injured 74-year-old man after being alerted to stairwell fire under Tsz Wan Shan footbridge in the early hours of Tuesday.
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January 6, 2026
Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat – and drink
Besides Bangkok’s Michelin-starred tables and famed street food are intimate supper clubs and ‘social kitchens’ that are reinterpreting Thai...
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January 6, 2026
Not just oil: is Trump’s Venezuela takeover also about critical minerals?
Venezuela, Greenland and Colombia all have large deposits of rare earths and other minerals needed by US technology and defence companies.
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January 6, 2026
Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in January 2026, Earth Ox month?
It’s going to be smooth sailing for the Dragon, Horse and Dog, but those under the Ox sign need to be careful while on the road.
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January 6, 2026
Badel gets My Wish call-up for the Stewards’ Cup as owners make switch
My Wish will be paired up with Alexis Badel when he takes on Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble in the Group One Stewards’ Cup (1,600m) afte...
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January 6, 2026
Trump team praises US media for keeping its Venezuela raid plan secret
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January 6, 2026
Hong Kong councillors urge swift rebuilding and rehousing options after Tai Po fire
Tai Po district councillors push for expedited plans to rebuild Wang Fuk Court and ensure flexible rehousing options for displaced residents...
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January 6, 2026
China’s developers diminish further amid unending property downturn
Only 10 developers manage to break US$14 billion in 2025 sales, down from 43 in 2020.
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January 6, 2026
Citic Securities claims top spot in Asia-Pacific investment banking for 2025
Chinese rivals fill out the rest of the top five, while US bank Morgan Stanley comes in sixth.
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January 6, 2026
China’s ideology chief calls on propaganda officials to focus on the economy
Cai Qi – who is responsible for ideology, culture and internet regulation – tells cadres to make ‘good start’ to the next five-year plan.
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January 6, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang credits DeepSeek with accelerating open-source AI shift
DeepSeek turbocharged open-source AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says, as he rolls out next-gen Rubin hardware at CES.
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January 6, 2026
Li Qiang calls for bold actions to lift Guangdong economy amid rising challenges
During a visit to the province, Li Qiang emphasises need for decisive actions and innovative strategies to boost investment and consolidate...
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January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026
Border truce tested as Thailand says soldier wounded in Cambodia strike
Thai PM Anutin said Bangkok had the ‘capability to respond’ to Phnom Penh as provincial governors were ordered to ‘make preparations’.
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January 6, 2026
Air China’s HK$1.32 billion Cathay stake sale ‘tactical’: Hong Kong carrier CEO
Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam also assures Air China will remain long-term strategic shareholder, as carrier unveils 80th anniversary events.
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January 6, 2026
Hong Kong film Back to the Past rakes in record HK$45 million in first week
Time travel movie beats A Guilty Conscience and The Last Dance to become highest-grossing film in opening week, amid box office gloom in cit...
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January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026
China beauty influencer pays off US$57,000 family debt; accused of faking cerebral palsy
Self-taught ‘angel with broken wings’ content creator rises from rural beginnings; builds own business despite disability.
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January 6, 2026
Atzeni looks to build on Group Three triumph with busy book at Happy Valley
Fresh off Group Three spoils at Sha Tin over the weekend, Andrea Atzeni is hoping to continue his strong form as he shapes up for a busy nig...
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January 6, 2026
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir in hospital after a fall at home
Mahathir, 100, fell when he was walking from the balcony to his living room in his home in Kuala Lumpur.
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January 6, 2026
China’s sensitive technology at risk after Trump abducts Venezuela leader Maduro
From oil infrastructure to telecommunications, Chinese investments in the country have been long-standing and extensive.
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January 6, 2026
Off-duty Hong Kong policeman arrested for allegedly attacking fellow officers
Police say 32-year-old held for allegedly assaulting officers responding to noise complaint at 1am Sunday.
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January 6, 2026
Tender for Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space opens with stricter KPIs
Lawmaker says it is reasonable for government to impose additional conditions on future tenant, given location’s role in promoting city’s im...
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January 6, 2026
US’ Asian allies reluctant to slam Trump’s ‘cowboy tactics’ against Venezuela
These countries fear the consequences of criticising the US, particularly given Trump’s willingness to use the tariff threat in trade talks.
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January 6, 2026
Venezuela seeks to show it is operating free from US control
Venezuelan parliament swears in interim president after Maduro’s ouster, as opposition leader Machado vows to return ‘as soon as possible’.
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January 6, 2026
Artist’s digital clones spark identity crisis in Hong Kong exhibition
Digital art pioneer Lau Wai explores identity and technology in a short-film screening at the Hong Kong Design Institute.
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January 6, 2026
Notorious murders haunt Japan, Malaysia presses for kindness: 7 Asia highlights
From Malaysia’s struggle over trade pact to increased risk to domestic helpers, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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January 6, 2026
1 woman, 2 teens arrested at Hong Kong airport for carrying suspected weapons
Police say they received three reports that suspected prohibited items were found in checked luggage and carry-on bags bound for US and Cana...
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January 6, 2026
What’s the next move on the Premier League’s managerial merry-go-round?
Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim tested the patience of their clubs’ hierarchy, while Wilfried Nancy looked out of his depth from the start.
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January 6, 2026
Why crab is now fine dining’s ultimate luxury ingredient
American chefs are embracing this delicacy, used in omakase in New York and crab rice in San Francisco, as prices soar to over US$2,000 for...
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January 6, 2026
Samsung likely to flag 160% jump in Q4 profit as AI boom stokes chip prices
Semiconductor prices have rocketed as the industry’s shift to AI-related chips has curbed production for traditional memory.
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January 6, 2026
Letters | The US’ unilateral Venezuela strikes should worry the world
Readers discuss the US’ latest intervention in Latin America, the Trump presidency, and Hong Kong’s EV-charging subsidy.
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January 6, 2026
Singaporean couple in viral refuelling video surrender to Malaysian police
The man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump subsidised petrol in Johor.
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January 6, 2026
The Judge Returns: Ji Sung fights corruption in legal thriller K-drama
Starring Ji Sung, Won Jin-ah and Park Hee-soon, The Judge Returns is set in a dystopian near-future Seoul torn open by rampant corruption.
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January 6, 2026
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News on Hong Kong's public and private health sectors plus the latest medical research.
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January 6, 2026
Winter monsoon to push Hong Kong temperatures to 11 degrees in coming days
Weather is also expected to be very dry, leading to larger daily temperature swings, senior scientific officer says.
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January 6, 2026
Nvidia CEO Huang says next generation of chips is in full production
To get the new performance, Huang said the Rubin chips use a proprietary kind of data that the company hopes the industry will adopt.
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January 6, 2026
Hong Kong stocks hit 7-week high as investors rotate to Chinese tech names
Investors also boost wagers that China will ramp up policy support to prop up economic growth in 2026.
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January 6, 2026
Tesla’s China sales hit record as EV buyers race to beat tax increase
US carmaker’s share of world’s biggest EV market declines to slightly more then 4 per cent amid stern challenge from local rivals.
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January 6, 2026
South Koreans puzzled over Busan airport backdrop in US warning to Maduro
Some social media users questioned why the White House used the image for a message tied to the Venezuela operation.
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January 6, 2026
The charity helping Hong Kong children climb, jump and explore nature
‘We found that when we took kids outdoors for [physical] activities, the results were very good,’ Gaia Education chief officer says.
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January 6, 2026
Djere’s unplanned Hong Kong tennis trip banishing thoughts of ‘disastrous’ 2025
Serbian Laslo Djere into Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open first round after a gutsy pair of qualifying wins.
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January 6, 2026
Maduro’s capture sparks hope, concern among Venezuelans in Hong Kong
‘Everyone wants their country to be the greatest; I just want a regular country,’ resident says amid fears over South American nation’s futu...
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January 6, 2026
Opinion | With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future
The city is pivoting towards hi-tech development and greater cross-border integration while committing to innovation ecosystem synergy.
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January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026
‘Unbelievable’: setback for Japan’s nuclear push as firm fakes quake data
Chubu Electric falsified quake-resistance data at the Hamaoka plant to pass the regulatory screening for restart.
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January 6, 2026
China’s DeepSeek adds advanced ‘thinking’ feature amid buzz over next model
Hangzhou-based AI start-up installs ‘interleaved thinking’ as monthly users surge 90 per cent to nearly 131.5 million.
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January 6, 2026