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January 9, 2026
Cold snap deepens as Hong Kong temperatures plunge to 2 degrees
Ta Kwu Ling in the New Territories recorded a low of 2 degrees at 7am, while Tai Lung near Sheung Shui registered 3.8 degrees, forecaster sa...
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January 9, 2026
Hong Kong stocks snap 2-day decline as China deflationary pressure wanes
Producer prices in December beat estimates, while consumer prices rose at the fastest pace since February 2023.
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January 9, 2026
Ex-El Salvador youth boss Torres handed reins at Eastern after Losada exit
Manu Torres confirmed as new head coach of struggling Hong Kong Premier League club.
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January 9, 2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 9-11
Make your own instant noodle cups before it is too late, check out a street dance festival, join a run and more in Hong Kong this weekend.
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January 9, 2026
US border agent shoots and wounds 2 in Portland as national tensions rise
Just 24 hours after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, a federal agent opens fire during a targeted vehicle stop in Portland.
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January 9, 2026
Taiwan is ‘up to’ Xi Jinping and ‘nothing like’ Venezuela: Donald Trump
In a New York Times interview, the US president says he does not believe the island would be attacked during his term.
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January 9, 2026
Bali’s toughest tourism proposal yet: checking foreign visitors’ bank accounts
Bali’s governor says the plan would deter low-spending visitors, though its enforcement would face legal and practical hurdles.
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January 9, 2026
Where Hong Kong’s teens and an 88-year-old share the dance floor
As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging.
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January 9, 2026
Chinese AI start-up MiniMax shines on Hong Kong IPO debut
The shares opened 42.7 per cent higher from their IPO price to trade at HK$235.40, valuing the company at US$9.3 billion.
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January 9, 2026
Opinion | Amid historical tensions with Japan, Hong Kong must engage for the future
Remembering the pain of the Nanking massacre does not preclude engagement, but ensures lessons of the past strengthen our shared commitment...
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January 9, 2026
Top Seoul official calls Venezuela raid ‘violent atrocity’, stirring unease
Park Seok-woon, head of a panel in the Prime Minister’s Office, faces scrutiny for denouncing US toppling of Maduro at a rally in Seoul.
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January 9, 2026
Watch: Chloe Kim’s hopes of Winter Olympics three-peat in doubt after bad fall
Two-time gold medallist Chloe Kim has dislocated her shoulder during training in Switzerland and could struggle to be fit for Italy Games.
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January 9, 2026
Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame sees AI-driven appliances run household chores
The firm’s ambition is to become a ‘world-class technology company’, global president Chang Xinwei says.
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January 9, 2026
With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts
Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers i...
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January 9, 2026
Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral crowd gets 130 million views
Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony.
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January 9, 2026
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January 9, 2026
The Drone Age: water vertiports and skyways propel Hong Kong towards lift-off
As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology.
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January 9, 2026
Repeat buyer tucks into another McDonald’s Hong Kong shop for US$15.2 million
Evergreen Capital Partners added the Causeway Bay shop to its portfolio after acquiring two other outlets from the fast-food giant.
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January 9, 2026
Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong set to play loose against ‘boa constrictor’ Musetti
Home star set for first ATP Tour quarter-final against world No 7 Italian at Victoria Park Tennis Centre on Friday.
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January 9, 2026
Japan’s Takaichi tipped for snap election gamble as poll ratings soar
The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern.
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January 8, 2026
House votes to extend Obamacare subsidies, thanks to revolt among Republicans
17 conservative lawmakers defied party leadership to vote with the Democrats, putting pressure on the Senate to follow suit.
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January 8, 2026
Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade: expert
Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market.
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January 8, 2026
Chinese financial firms press on with debt issuance to fund overseas expansion
Guangzhou-based GF Securities announces plan to raise US$780 million after mainland Chinese finance firms raise over US$10 billion in 2025.
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January 8, 2026
Editorial | For South Korea to reset relations with China, it must withstand US pressure
The South Korean president’s visit to China was a sign of a more pragmatic approach that departs from that of his US-leaning predecessor.
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January 8, 2026
Why are Korean-style cafes proving so popular in Hong Kong?
With immersive themes and Instagram-worthy interiors, Korean-style cafes offer comfortable ‘third places’ for Hong Kong’s busy populace.
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January 8, 2026
China’s Xpeng unveils hybrid SUV boasting world’s longest driving distance
Launch of new G7 edition underscores Xpeng’s go-global push and rising competition with Tesla and BYD.
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January 8, 2026
Runners struggling to prepare for upcoming Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground closed in June last year, Kowloon Bay Sports Ground closed this month for renovation.
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January 8, 2026
Editorial | Interpol meet will enable Hong Kong to bolster global crime-fighting ties
As host of Interpol’s 94th general assembly, the city will be able to show that its ‘superconnector’ role extends to international law enfor...
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January 8, 2026
Shanghai steps up oversight of delayed payment practices hurting suppliers
Task force set up to protect supply-chain vendors and stabilise manufacturing amid fierce price wars.
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January 8, 2026
Venezuela releasing ‘significant number’ of prisoners in bid to ‘seek peace’
Journalists, lawyers and human rights activists – including citizens and foreigners – were among those freed.
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January 8, 2026
China warns of ‘law of the jungle’ as US exits global bodies
Opportunity and challenge for Beijing on world stage amid Donald Trump’s order suspending support for 66 international organisations.
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January 8, 2026
Beauty drops to watch: Sweeney’s bob, Balenciaga’s scents and Buly’s balm
This month we’re coveting a stunning blonde bob, a chic lip balm carrier, and beautiful new fragrances based on a classic.
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January 8, 2026
Opinion | Maduro’s fate in Venezuela hardens North Korea’s nuclear resolve
It confirms Pyongyang’s belief that leaders seen as thorns in the US side who lack nuclear weapons ultimately fall victim to US intervention...
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January 8, 2026
Rare genius dogs learn vocabulary by eavesdropping, study shows
Some gifted canines pick up words simply by overhearing people speak to each other without needing to be taught.
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January 8, 2026
US will end China’s dominance of rare earths, Trump adviser Navarro predicts
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January 8, 2026
US senate rejects Trump’s Venezuela threats with war powers vote
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January 8, 2026
Minnesota investigators barred from probe into woman’s killing by ICE officer
The shooting investigation will instead be led solely by the FBI, and local authorities have no access to case materials and evidence.
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January 8, 2026
Brazil’s Lula vetoes law cutting Bolsonaro’s 27-year jail sentence
The veto stops Bolsonaro’s sentence dropping to two years, but lawmakers can still override. He was convicted of plotting to assassinate Lul...
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January 8, 2026
France’s Macron slams US over Venezuela, Greenland actions
The French President condemned Washington’s isolationism after the capture of Venezuela’s leader and designs to take over the Danish territo...
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong social worker who had sex with teenager jailed for 2 years, 3 months
Court says Wong Lok-tin abused victim’s trust and tried to manipulate her into thinking nothing was wrong with their illicit relationship.
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January 8, 2026
China and US coexistence in Venezuela possible, US energy chief says
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January 8, 2026
Faulty appliance sparks fire at Hong Kong housing estate, prompting 300 to flee
Fire at Lam Wai House in Lam Tin Estate triggered by a short circuit in an electrical appliance.
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January 8, 2026
Hong Kong’s late summer flu season is over. But official says jabs still vital
Controller of Centre for Health Protection says seasonal influenza activity has dropped below baseline level over the past week.
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January 8, 2026
Courageous Hongkonger Chloe Leung ignores illness for Asean track cycling medals
National Games gold medallist banks silver and bronze in Malaysia, as head coach introduces teenagers to senior competition.
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January 8, 2026
Trump wants US$1.5 trillion for military. Will China boost spending too?
Analysts say Donald Trump’s military budget proposal aims to blunt China’s influence, but some dismiss the spending plan as ‘fanciful’.
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January 8, 2026
PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence
CCTV footage shows naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target exercises as mainland China’s military launches 2026 training cycle.
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January 8, 2026
Ex-PLA soldier remanded in Hong Kong for offering illegal ride-hailing services
Zeng Yulin, 39, earned more than HK$73,000 in two months by providing paid rides in his Tesla Model S sedan.
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January 8, 2026
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January 8, 2026
Russia slams West’s ‘axis of war’ as Kyiv says US guarantees ‘essentially ready’
Moscow warns ‘axis of war’ peacekeepers potentially being deployed to Ukraine are targets, overshadowing Zelensky’s claim a US pact is almos...
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January 8, 2026