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March 27, 2026
Iran war exposes a weakness in China’s vast shipping sector: a lack of insurers
China’s maritime sector still relies on overseas legal and financial service providers, a potential strategic vulnerability in a turbulent w...
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March 27, 2026
Activists push for Cop31 to discuss impact of wars on global climate
Military activities are hampering the transition towards renewable energy, with data transparency lacking among major defence spenders.
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March 27, 2026
Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israeli jets hit Tehran’s missile hubs while more US troops head to the Middle East.
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March 27, 2026
What is Kharg Island and why might Trump want it?
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March 27, 2026
Opinion | WTO meeting in Cameroon signals the rise of a ‘world minus one’ order
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March 27, 2026
Thundery showers in Hong Kong expected in several hours
Observatory says ‘areas of thundery showers now to the west of the [Pearl River Delta] are edging closer’.
South China Morning Post
March 27, 2026
Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister
Balendra Shah, the 35-year-old ex-rapper widely known as Balen, is Nepal’s youngest PM in decades.
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March 27, 2026
Meet Kizuna AI, the virtual YouTuber and idol selling out venues
Created in 2016, Kizuna AI is among the first modern VTubers and has more than 3 million followers on YouTube.
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March 27, 2026
3 coming indie Nintendo Switch 2 games, from Blighted to Mina the Hollower
The recent Nintendo Partner Preview highlighted games from independent studios. Here are 3 coming games for its Switch 2 console.
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March 27, 2026
Kenya secures trade deal with China amid rising debt, US competition
Nairobi reaches a zero-tariff trade agreement with Beijing allowing Kenya to expand exports but it must tread carefully due to Washington.
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March 27, 2026
Asian Cup game against Hong Kong on, India says, despite team being locked out
Hosts’ press conference cancelled as Kerala Football Association has not paid stadium owners, but dead-rubber match ‘will proceed as planned...
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March 27, 2026
Iran crisis bites into Malaysia’s supply chain as fuel subsidy cap falls
The quota cut for subsidised petrol reflects how the distant war is affecting Malaysia, with the food industry also sounding the alarm.
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March 27, 2026
Charge dropped against ex-Apple Daily executive who turned prosecution witness
Former chief financial officer Royston Chow secured immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony against Jimmy Lai in fraud case.
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March 27, 2026
Tong Ren Tang healthcare unit pulls Hong Kong IPO scheduled for Monday
Hospital-network operator postpones plan to raise up to US$115 million amid tepid demand.
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March 27, 2026
8 injured in 3-vehicle crash in Hong Kong
Police say victims suffered minor injuries after collision involving KMB bus, minibus and car.
South China Morning Post
March 27, 2026
China grandma falls for ‘bossy president’, writes love letters, buys from his shop
84-year-old spends hours watching AI-generated humans, asks digital man if he ‘hates’ her, even thinks about marrying ‘him’.
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March 27, 2026
European Parliament heads to China after 8 years; members say it’s not giving in
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March 27, 2026
Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel charges by 34%, joining other Hong Kong carriers
Fee for destinations other than mainland China to hit HK$389, while courier SF Express will review fuel surcharge on weekly basis from April...
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March 27, 2026
Trump: Iran ‘present’ was allowing tankers through Hormuz
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March 27, 2026
Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal tender deadline extended by 1 month
Submission deadline pushed back following requests from prospective bidders for more time to prepare for expanded scope and KPIs.
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March 27, 2026
China team builds first silicon chip for future fault-tolerant quantum computing
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March 27, 2026
Art Basel Hong Kong’s director on the fair’s role in the city’s cultural scene
Angelle Siyang-Le talks to us about her commitment to the show – and why her dad initially thought the company didn’t exist.
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March 27, 2026
Over 8,000 litres of illicit fuel worth HK$250,000 seized, driver arrested
Hong Kong authorities crack down on yet another local case of contraband fuel amid oil price surge caused by US-Israel war against Iran.
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March 27, 2026
10 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in April 2026, and a bonus one in Macau
Hong Kong diners can look forward to ramen, soba, Thai noodles, waffles and a high-end Tokyo sushi restaurant opening in Macau.
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March 27, 2026
Hong Kong must look beyond mainland China talent to stay global, experts say
Under top talent scheme, authorities have approved 126,942 applications since 2023, with 94.5 per cent – or 120,009 – coming from mainland C...
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March 27, 2026
Iran war risks, Southeast Asia’s fuel crisis, Xinjiang ‘salmon’: 7 highlights
From a fuel crisis gripping Southeast Asia to an elderly Chinese man’s undying love, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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March 27, 2026
As Philippines battles fuel crisis, will Marcos postpone Asean summit?
Lawmakers have urged the president to postpone or scale down the event and redirect funds towards softening the blow of rising energy costs.
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March 27, 2026
Fried bananas and family lore: a Swedish-Chinese art story
Lam turns Swedish-Chinese restaurant culture and digital defects into haunting works about migration, memory and generational loss.
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March 27, 2026
Hong Kong home prices surge to 22-month high, but Iran war clouds outlook
Price gains accelerated in February, according to official government index, but interest-rate risk looms, analysts say.
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March 27, 2026
World Cup play-offs: Italy stay on track as Wales, Ireland suffer heartbreak
Kosovo on the brink of first appearance at any major tournament, while Bolivia beat Suriname to set up match against Iraq on Tuesday.
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March 27, 2026
A way out for the US and Iran? The diplomatic path that could prove China right
Talks between Washington and Tehran must involve nuclear concessions and a regional ceasefire, Middle East expert says.
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March 27, 2026
Google’s Gemini AI app debuts in Hong Kong
Tech giant’s chatbot service tops Apple’s app store chart in the city.
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March 27, 2026
Letters | This Earth Hour, Hong Kong should resolve to switch to lasting change
Readers discuss the decisive collective effort needed to protect the environment, the culling of wild boars, and littering in country parks.
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March 27, 2026
Hong Kong slams UK for undermining rule of law with calls to release Jimmy Lai
City government accuses Britain of interfering in local affairs in six-monthly report on implementation of Sino-British Joint Declaration.
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March 27, 2026
As haze returns to Singapore, is crisis ‘quietly accepted’ by Asean?
Some Singaporeans are resigned to tolerating the annual occurrence despite the health risks and higher electricity bills.
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March 27, 2026
China’s top chip foundry SMIC unveils growth action plan
Firm aims for above-average growth this year under plan for ‘optimising existing stock and digging for new increments’.
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March 27, 2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29
Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.
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March 27, 2026
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The latest news, politics and current affairs from the Middle East.
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March 27, 2026
Iran’s harder-to-hunt long-range missiles are taking greater toll
Many Iranian launchers are destroyed, but remaining missiles are hitting targets with more precision.
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March 27, 2026
North Korea and Belarus sign friendship treaty on Lukashenko’s first visit
Kim Jong-un and Alexander Lukashenko formalise ties in Pyongyang, agree to cooperate in an array of fields.
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March 27, 2026
‘On the same side’: Japanese troops back in Philippines 81 years after WWII
The return marks an upgrade from the region’s previous ‘hub and spoke’ strategy to one of overlapping minilaterals, experts say.
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March 27, 2026
AFC postpones draw for Saudi Asian Cup finals as Middle East conflict continues
Kingdom set to host tournament for first time with 24 teams competing across three host cities in January and February.
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March 27, 2026
Style Edit: Richard Mille’s limited edition RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer
Complications track the score and phases of a match, while the watch is available in 2 versions – Dark Blue Quartz TPT and Red Carmin Basalt...
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March 27, 2026
China’s airlines add 2,900 flights to Europe as Russia access pays dividends
Chinese carriers have a major advantage over other global airlines due to their access to Russian airspace and ability to bypass the Middle...
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March 27, 2026
Style Edit: Cartier’s finely balanced En Équilibre high jewellery
The third release of En Équilibre pieces is centred on showstopping necklaces that express the balance for which the collection is named.
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March 27, 2026
Mexico’s navy searches for 2 Cuba-bound aid boats that are missing
The boats are part of a broader grass roots aid effort for energy-strapped Cuba as it reels from a US-imposed fuel embargo.
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March 27, 2026
Opinion | What ancient Chinese wisdom can offer a divided world
Chinese leaders often turn to classical poems, essays and proverbs to explain foreign policy, something US policymakers fail to understand.
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March 27, 2026
UK police to reopen Andrew Tate rape probe
Hertfordshire Constabulary revives decade-old allegations as a civil trial is due to take place in June this year.
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March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026