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March 26, 2026
VW pulls Skoda brand from China after years of falling sales
Czech brand’s mainland sales declined from 341,000 in 2018 to around 15,000 last year as domestic carmakers’ EVs won market share.
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March 26, 2026
Meituan posts second consecutive quarterly loss amid instant commerce battle
The Beijing-based company had a challenging 2025 after local e-commerce giant JD.com jumped into food and grocery deliveries.
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March 26, 2026
Will oil shocks trigger a Chinese EV buying spree?
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March 26, 2026
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026: the millennial artists redefining reality
The digital and traditional blend in the creation of Aya Shalkar’s mythic women, Yaerim Ryu’s Neanderthal man, and Plum Cloutman’s garden fa...
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March 26, 2026
Drink in Focus: Tropical Spicy Brew at Friday After Class
Friday After Class, one of the latest additions to buzzing Peel Street, is launching a new cocktail menu that features fruity, tropical crea...
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March 26, 2026
Meet Michelle Pfeiffer’s Emmy-winning TV writer husband, David E. Kelley
The Madison star has been with Kelley since 1993 – he’s behind the upcoming Margo’s Got Money Troubles and hit 1990s TV show Ally McBeal.
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March 26, 2026
Iran war shows why China must change course on missile interception: analysis
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March 26, 2026
Ex-poor village boy, famous China education guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after run
Cardiac arrest kills educator with punishing work schedule who held controversial views on liberal arts study; was praised for pragmatism.
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March 26, 2026
Meet RoseMarie Terenzio, close friend of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette
As the obsession over FX’s Love Story continues, some are turning to Terenzio’s books – JFK Jr and Fairy Tale Interrupted – for a more accur...
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March 26, 2026
Bangladesh recovers 24 bodies after bus plunges into river
The bus had around 50 passengers, many of whom managed to escape.
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March 26, 2026
Hong Kong Baptist University to turn one of its schools private
Task force led by Professor Alexander Wai will steer School of Continuing Education’s bid to become a private university of applied sciences...
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March 26, 2026
Breaking | Cathay to increase fuel surcharge for all flights by 34% from April
Move marks second increase in recent weeks, with airline pointing to ‘considerable pressure’ from higher jet fuel prices due to conflict in...
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March 26, 2026
China flexes surveillance muscle with South China Sea garbage count
Satellite remote sensing and ship monitoring are among technologies used to cover the 3.5 million sq km of water, some in disputed areas.
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March 26, 2026
Pakistan steps in as Iran mediator while India watches from the wings
India’s ‘surprising’ silence on Iranian attacks amid uneasy ties with Tehran could affect its strategic relevance in the Gulf, analysts warn...
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March 26, 2026
Why God of War Sons of Sparta is a ‘coming of age’ for Mega Cat Studios
The retro 2D God of War prequel for PS5 is nostalgic and fan-driven – and marks a new triumph for the studio behind it.
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March 26, 2026
China’s lidar giants pivot to robotics in boost supply chain dominance
Hesai will spend US$28.9 million this year to design and manufacture ‘eyes and muscles’ for robots, creating a new growth engine.
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March 26, 2026
Singapore PM sees China helping small groups net big results for Asia
Beijing could also spearhead areas like AI governance and play greater role in promoting economic prosperity, he adds.
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March 26, 2026
AI job fears and security risks spark call for Chinese government ‘red lines’
Stronger oversight needed as unchecked AI risks undermining jobs and data security, government advisers urge at the Boao Forum for Asia.
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March 26, 2026
Hong Kong cycling star Ceci Lee storms to Asian Championships gold
City golden girl adds to fast-growing medal haul with elimination race success in the Philippines.
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March 26, 2026
World’s top 2 women Sabalenka, Rybakina to clash again in Miami Open semi-final
Belarusian world No 1, who is on verge of ‘Sunshine Double’, lost to Kazakh world No 2 at Australian Open but had revenge at Indian Wells.
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March 26, 2026
Macroscope | Iran war: Why a Trump climbdown won’t save Asia’s economies
Markets might be convinced Trump will chicken out again, but that won’t reassure Asian nations scrambling to deal with energy shortages.
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March 26, 2026
How a California studio is helping autistic artists break into Hollywood
Visual effects studio Exceptional Minds in Los Angeles is preparing adults with autism for careers in Hollywood.
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March 26, 2026
Couple sentenced to 1 year in prison for having sex at Malaysian cemetery
The incident in Penang sparked public outrage after a 38-second video of the act went viral.
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March 26, 2026
As India and US seek to reset defence ties, Iran war threatens to be wild card
An Iranian vessel’s sinking in the Indian Ocean has triggered anger in India, while New Delhi is worried about the Strait of Hormuz blockade...
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March 26, 2026
David Hayes relishing chance to unleash one-time Derby hopefuls at Sha Tin
Pocketing and China Win may have run out of time to make the Hong Kong Derby, but trainer David Hayes is adamant both of the smart prospects...
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March 26, 2026
‘Demand shock’: why China cannot escape the impact of a prolonged Iran war
China’s economy is more resilient than most, but a decline in global demand sparked by the war would hurt Chinese exporters, analyst warns.
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March 26, 2026
Guide to Hong Kong art week; Chinese dining in Sweden: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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March 26, 2026
‘Anyone from the North?’: US comedian Seth Herzog apologises over BTS joke
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March 26, 2026
As Trump pushes for talks, US troop moves signal potential Iran war escalation
Trump is moving airborne troops and extra Marines to the Gulf amid speculation that he might order a ground operation.
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March 26, 2026
China rushes to stabilise fertiliser market as Iran war chokes off imports
China is pushing firms to release their fertiliser reserves in time for the vital spring planting season, as supplies of key inputs tighten.
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March 26, 2026
Air-con technician critically injured after fall from ladder in Tsuen Wan
Police say they received a report that the man, who is in his sixties, had fallen while working at a building at 88 Yeung Uk Road.
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March 26, 2026
As Iran war rages, China links peace to economic growth at Boao Forum
Beijing will continue promoting free trade, openness and a sound legal system for business, top legislator says.
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March 26, 2026
Fencing boss ‘hopes to bring surprises’ to fans at world championships, Asian Games
Head coach Zheng Kangzhao also praised the emergence of the new generation, singling out 17-year-old Harris Ho as one to watch in the future...
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March 26, 2026
Gold rally drives Merdeka’s Hong Kong IPO plan as HKEX courts global issuers
Indonesian gold miner seeks Hong Kong listing to expand investor base and tap strong global demand for bullion.
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March 26, 2026
Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as Russia starts spring offensive
US redirects air defences and eases oil sanctions on Moscow, leaving Kyiv to face Russian assaults with dwindling resources.
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March 26, 2026
China woman lives in nursing home, pays US$30 rent by being companion to residents
25-year-old says care venue ‘feels like home’; friendship scheme aims to ease work pressure on young, address ageing population problem.
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March 26, 2026
UN designates African slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
US, Israel and Argentina opposed the UN measure, while Britain and EU member states abstained.
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March 26, 2026
China’s Kuaishou slumps as analysts flag growth pressure despite strong results
Short-video giant’s core advertising and live-streaming businesses face headwinds while AI investments weigh on margins, analysts say.
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March 26, 2026
Romantic Warrior warms up for QE II Cup with trial win, while My Wish impresses Hugh Bowman
Romantic Warrior continued his preparation for next month’s much-anticipated Group One QE II Cup (2,000m) with an impressive trial win at Sh...
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March 26, 2026
US airport wait times longest in history after hundreds of unpaid officers leave
Long lines reported at major US airports, with wait times exceeding 4½ hours amid a weeks-long funding shutdown.
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March 26, 2026
Explosion at Hong Kong recycling yard injures 2
Bright orange flames and thick black smoke seen at Tai Po site, with firefighters working to put out blaze.
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March 26, 2026
Now you don’t have to go to Bangkok for a boat noodle fix. ThongSmith is here
ThongSmith has more than 25 locations in Bangkok. Luckily for Hong Kong’s Thai aficionados, it has opened its first overseas outlet here.
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March 26, 2026
Man dies after getting electric shock from lamp post near Lantau beach
Man, 57, was on holiday with colleague and had tried to reach wild berries when his hand touched lamp post.
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March 26, 2026
Final phase of World Cup ticket sales to be sold on first-come, first-served basis
Fifa announced that tickets will be available on April 1 until the end of the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 stadi...
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March 26, 2026
China opens world’s largest ship data set that could be used to train drones
The resource includes thousands of paired visible and infrared images that are expected to reshape vessel recognition at sea.
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March 26, 2026
China’s Jiangsu Aidea eyes Hong Kong IPO as gateway to US, European Aids markets
Yangzhou-based drug maker views Hong Kong as a ‘good window’ for its international expansion in HIV and Aids treatments.
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March 26, 2026
Style according to … Pearl Lam, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Galleries
The gallerist and curator shares some of her favourite things, from the paintings of Kerry James Marshall to the energy of Shanghai’s Xiangy...
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March 26, 2026
For bars, surviving South Korea’s sober revolution is like ‘winning lottery’
‘Only one in five tables order alcohol. A customer ordering alcohol heavily is like winning a lottery,’ a gastropub owner says.
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March 26, 2026
Letters | Hong Kong’s low birth rate calls for swift, thoughtful school restructuring
Readers discuss the shrinking number of children of school-going age, the government’s weight management plans, and the latest war in the Mi...
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March 26, 2026