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April 14, 2025
In Xinjiang, China’s security chief urges Mandarin use, terrorism crackdown
Chen Wenqing visits western region and calls on local agencies to combat crime, root out extremism and strengthen border defence.
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April 14, 2025
Glitz and glamour of Edwardian royals on show at Buckingham Palace
The exhibition explores the glamorous lives and fashions of two royal couples who reigned over Britain during the Edwardian period.
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April 14, 2025
How far should Indonesia go to appease Trump on tariffs?
Jakarta is weighing trade concessions, but analysts warn the cost may be long-term harm to local industries.
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April 14, 2025
Hong Kong urged to expedite megaprojects to be digital economy ‘superconnector’
Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong Zheng Yanxiong says city should also make the most of ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle to facil...
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April 14, 2025
Kitchee captain’s ‘toughest moment in Hong Kong’, ailing club will ‘rise again’
Helio Goncalves, 39, struggling to identify reason for club’s ‘worst season in 15 years’, keen to play on and lead revival.
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April 14, 2025
Houthis say US air strikes kill 6, claim Reaper drone shot down over Yemen
The rebels said a ceramics factory in Sanaa was hit overnight, as they reported their fourth downing of a US drone in two weeks.
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April 14, 2025
China chip exports keep rising as US ‘national security’ review looms
Details on the semiconductor tariffs are expected to be announced this week, according to Trump, and electronics goods will be included.
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April 14, 2025
South Korea’s Yoon denies leading ‘a coup’ on first day of insurrection trial
The former president claimed on Monday that his martial law declaration was a ‘peaceful message’, not an attempt to seize power.
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April 14, 2025
Battered dollar drifts lower on tariff nerves
Investor confidence in the world’s reserve currency in question following stream of tariff pronouncements from US President Donald Trump.
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April 14, 2025
Yiu puts faith in Eason, Giant Leap in bid to consolidate third place in title
Ricky Yiu Poon-fai is confident the consistent Eason and last-start winner Giant Leap will figure prominently at Happy Valley on Wednesday n...
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April 14, 2025
Afghanistan women’s team gets funding from the International Cricket Council
ICC reaches an agreement with national associations in Australia, India and England to support the displaced Afghan women’s players.
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April 14, 2025
China slang term ‘rat people’ for those who shun success attracts 2 billion views
New low-energy lifestyle choice sees young people slouch in bed, live on takeaway food, avoid socialising, embrace being a recluse.
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April 14, 2025
Controversial Malaysian series on Islamic cult tops 1 billion streams
‘Bidaah’ echoes a real-life case in Malaysia of a shadowy cult hit by allegations of human trafficking and abuse.
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April 14, 2025
Discover the rich history and modern revival of Bangkok’s Chinatown
Thailand’s capital boasts what is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. We examine its growth from the late 1700s to today.
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April 14, 2025
Hong Kong cyclist, 62, dies after being hit by minibus, police investigating
Minibus driver, 74, was arrested over dangerous driving causing death and is currently held for inquiries.
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April 14, 2025
Ong Beng Seng to step down from Singapore property firm amid Iswaran scandal
The man who brought Formula One to Singapore is leaving his property firm, with a guilty plea pending in a prominent corruption scandal.
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April 14, 2025
US Treasury market sees historic yield curve steepening amid Trump’s trade war
Investors demanding higher yield to own 30-year Treasuries over two-year maturities has increased for nine straight weeks.
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April 14, 2025
Trump’s tariff exemption for tech, Asia’s best restaurant: 5 weekend reads
From a possible meeting between Xi, Kim and Putin to a flavour face-off in Singapore, here are five stories you may have missed over the wee...
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April 14, 2025
Fashion designer Susan Fang talks about her dreamlike designs
Originally hailing from the Chinese countryside, London-based Susan Fang’s varied influences have led her towards a dreamy, gauzy, boho chic...
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April 14, 2025
SF Express Hong Kong to stop sending parcel delivery SMS texts to combat scams
Company will only notify customers with self-pickup parcels via its mobile app SFHK starting on Monday.
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April 14, 2025
Singapore braces for US-China trade war fallout with downgraded growth outlook
Is zero growth on the horizon? Singapore now fears its trade-reliant economy might flatline amid US tariffs and the trade war.
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April 14, 2025
Amsterdam show celebrates everyday life as depicted by Rembrandt, Vermeer
75 paintings from a private collection of Dutch Old Masters depicting daily life on show to mark 750th anniversary of Amsterdam’s founding.
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April 14, 2025
Philippines election hopeful’s LGBTQ woes spark debate on voter focus
Opposition voters are divided over ex-state auditor Heidi Mendoza’s conservative stance on same-sex marriage.
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April 14, 2025
Breaking | China’s exports up 12.4% in March in calm before tariff storm
Trade figures reflect resilience in an environment of extreme caution and uncertainty amid partial tariff reprieve.
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April 14, 2025
60 years ago, Sanur was ground zero for Bali tourism
Championed by Indonesian president Sukarno, Sanur was a high-flying destination for Rockefellers, Rothschilds – and even hosted Mick Jagger’...
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April 14, 2025
F1: Oscar Piastri’s perfect Bahrain GP, George Russell denies McLaren 1-2
Piastri bosses practice and qualifying, then produces a controlled drive under floodlights in Sakhir on Sunday.
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April 14, 2025
Explainer | Why is Hong Kong suddenly blanketed in haze and how much longer will it last?
The Post breaks down what’s behind the dusty, dry weather that triggered a health warning.
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April 14, 2025
Ecuador’s president wins re-election as opponent demands recount
An unexpected victory for Daniel Noboa has prompted allegations of ‘grotesque electoral fraud’ from his leftist rival Luisa González.
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April 14, 2025
Trump’s tariff suspension lifts Hong Kong stocks for fifth day
Electronics firms put Hang Seng Index on course for longest winning streak in 3 months.
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April 14, 2025
For China’s tech firms, US tariff exemptions offer more confusion than relief
The exemptions only cover a small slice of China’s vast electronics supply chain, and Trump’s ‘sectoral tariffs’ add fresh uncertainty.
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April 14, 2025
No country ‘off the hook’ on US tariffs, Trump warns
Meanwhile, the US president’s trade representative told reporters ‘we don’t have any plans’ for talks with China’s Xi Jinping.
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April 14, 2025
Exclusive | Hong Kong scores big as host of World Football Summit
Ronaldo Nazario, Andres Iniesta and Arsene Wenger among speakers set to visit as the city hosts the major event for the first time.
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April 14, 2025
Opinion | What Hong Kong needs from its leader in a time of tariff turmoil
Lee must reassure Hongkongers and the world more convincingly that the city can and will make it through the prevailing uncertainty.
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April 14, 2025
Fan of China boy group throws herself at band’s car, raises safety, privacy fears
Social media observers urge hyped-up, mostly female, fans who sneak into pop heroes’ hotel rooms, steal used face masks, to calm their behav...
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April 14, 2025
Can demand for upscale homes in Shanghai spark a broader market recovery?
While prices of upscale units in Shanghai rose 5 per cent quarter on quarter, overall market prices fell 4 per cent year on year in March.
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April 14, 2025