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June 12, 2025
Hayes desperate to keep fading championship hopes alive at Sha Tin on Saturday
For David Hayes, the equation is simple if he is to keep his faint hopes of a late charge at the trainers’ championship alive....
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June 12, 2025
Jack Ma replies to Alibaba employee’s letter lamenting ‘company disease’
The Alibaba founder highlights ‘changes’ in the company’s development as it embarks on an ambitious AI strategy.
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June 12, 2025
Australia ‘confident’ Trump won’t sink Aukus deal after review
Defence Minister Richard Marles downplayed the move, while ex-leader Scott Morrison said Canberra should ‘make the case again’ for the treat...
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June 12, 2025
Horizon Robotics plans to raise US$595 million in Hong Kong share placement
The maker of artificial intelligence chips for self-driving cars went public in Hong Kong last year.
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June 12, 2025
Letters | To make a marina tourism splash, Hong Kong needs more than infrastructure
Readers discuss the city’s yacht berth plans, ferry service coverage, and halal certification system.
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June 12, 2025
10 great Beach Boys songs to celebrate Brian Wilson, who’s died aged 82
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys was the visionary behind some of the most iconic songs of the 60s. We look back at some of his hits.
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June 12, 2025
Developing | Chery’s stock to debut in third quarter in carmaker’s Hong Kong IPO
Chery is working with the Hong Kong units of CICC, Huatai Securities and GF Securities in an IPO that could raise about US$1.5 billion, Bloo...
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June 12, 2025
Is Trump’s Myanmar, Laos travel ban a blow to US-Southeast Asia ties?
Observers say closed channel over terrorist threat ‘illogical’ and a setback to long-standing relations with affected countries.
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June 12, 2025
Trump cheered and booed at Les Miserables debut in Washington
Amid US protests and accusations of ‘dictatorial’ behaviour, Trump’s presence at the revolutionary tale sparks a mix of adoration and outrag...
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June 12, 2025
Hong Kong stocks fall on US trade threats and interest rate uncertainty
US President Donald Trump says he will unveil unilateral tariff rates within two weeks.
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June 12, 2025
Japan weighs tightening rules on visa popular among Chinese nationals
Tokyo mulls raising investment threshold for business manager permits amid concerns it is an ‘easy route’ to permanent residency.
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June 12, 2025
Chinese astronomers recorded details of dying star’s explosion in 1408: study
Modern researchers think they have identified the stellar remnant and are appealing to observatories to take a closer look.
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June 12, 2025
Legal Tales | The case of Hong Kong vs Singapore: unlimited potential for collaboration
Competition between the two cities will always be played up but we should not forget that there is also a great deal to learn from each othe...
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June 12, 2025
Opinion | To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools
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June 12, 2025
China approves world’s biggest amphibious plane, AG600, for mass production
The home-grown aircraft overcomes final regulatory hurdle as Beijing seeks to reduce dependence on foreign tech.
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June 12, 2025
With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub
Hong Kong is looking to ‘secure a leading role in global payment systems’, one analyst says, as law comes ahead of a similar US stablecoin b...
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June 12, 2025
China women pay US$14 to relax with charming men who take them on luxury car rides
An observer notes that in an age of fragmented social lives, growing loneliness, many are willing to pay for brief emotional comfort.
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June 12, 2025
Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong’s T1 alert to stay in effect most of day
Wutip, Cantonese for ‘butterfly’, is expected to make landfall over Hainan Island on Friday, forecaster says.
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June 12, 2025
Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law a...
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June 12, 2025
Japan to boost surveillance around remote islands with mobile radar units
Deployments may be to islands already with radar capabilities, but experts say the plan is not a response to recent Chinese maritime presenc...
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June 12, 2025
Hong Kong trail runner’s app aims to prevent emergencies before they happen
ITRA board member Rainer Duespohl developed WayMe, which alerts hikers if they stray off beaten path.
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June 12, 2025
Mainland China scientists build electronic war game for Taiwan and nearby waters
Ultra-detailed simulation covers vast theatre with thousands of surface elements and runs on an ordinary laptop, they said.
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June 11, 2025
Trump says he’ll send out letters with unilateral tariff rates in 1 to 2 weeks
The US president said he was willing to extend the July 8 deadline for trade deal negotiations but did not think it would be necessary.
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June 11, 2025
On the Menu | Incredible vegetable desserts in Japan were some of the best I’ve tasted
From grilled aubergine ice cream to celery cheesecake, veggie-led desserts were a surprising hit during my recent trip to Hokkaido.
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June 11, 2025
US venture capital firm to unload stakes in 40 Chinese tech start-ups
Chinese venture capitalists, government-backed funds expected to fill a funding gap left by retreating international investors, analyst says...
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June 11, 2025
US pulling some embassy staff from Middle East as Iran tensions rise
Tehran has threatened to attack US bases in the region if talks over its nuclear programme fall through.
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June 11, 2025
Editorial | Step in right direction as US and China ease trade war tensions
‘Framework’ agreement reached in London is only the start on a long road to normalising economic relations.
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June 11, 2025
15 Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2025, from Superman to F1: The Movie
Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four and The Conjuring: Last Rites also make our list of the best Hollywood films to catch this summer...
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June 11, 2025
Editorial | Hong Kong TV stations should boost English content
Expatriates, visitors and even Chinese citizens deserve better, considering that English is one of Hong Kong’s official languages.
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June 11, 2025
Judge says US must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil
The Trump administration is seeking to deport the former graduate student over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
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June 11, 2025
China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours
Many who entered university during Trump’s first trade war with China are ready to become key cogs in China’s hi-tech engine.
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June 11, 2025
Opinion | Why China remains world’s best chance for peace in Ukraine
With its diplomatic access and record of engagement with all parties, China could be the ingredient required to bring peace in our time.
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June 11, 2025
Young Turkish-German female chef puts fun into Hong Kong fine dining
Mina Güçlüer is bringing a youthful energy to restaurant Belon, blending French roots with Mediterranean flair.
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June 11, 2025
Trump admin launches review of Aukus submarine pact with Australia and UK
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June 11, 2025
A stroke at 31 left her not wanting to go out. How she got her life back
Kandi Schmitz was afraid of leaving the house or exercising after a stroke during a 5km run. Now she’s back training for a half marathon.
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June 11, 2025
Trump crackdown on international students affects far more schools than Harvard
Financial repercussions of blocking foreign students and tuition would be felt by hundreds of colleges and the state economies they support.
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June 11, 2025
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats, Los Angeles crackdown
A curfew in downtown LA saw police make 25 arrests by morning, while US Marines are expected to make their first appearance on the streets.
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June 11, 2025
Harvey Weinstein convicted of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial
The film mogul was acquitted of another charge, while jurors in New York remained unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.
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June 11, 2025
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82
Hits like Surfin’ USA’, ‘I Get Around’, ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ and ‘Surfer Girl’ turned the group into America’s biggest selling band.
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June 11, 2025
US Treasury chief slams ‘unreliable’ China at House hearing on Trump trade policy
His claim Beijing has ‘most unbalanced economy in the history of the world’ fails to sway Democrats’ scepticism over administration’s ‘whims...
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June 11, 2025
Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console breaks sales records in first 4 days
Sales for the latest hardware release by Japanese games giant Nintendo have surpassed expectations, despite the hefty price tag.
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June 11, 2025
Rubio seeking probe of Harvard collaboration on conference in China: report
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June 11, 2025
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The latest news from Hong Kong's courts, legislative issues, crime and legal.
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June 11, 2025
Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told
Coroner’s Court is re-examining the death of taxi driver Chan Fai-wong, 65, in December 2012, a month after his arrest.
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June 11, 2025
Joe Tsai says open-source AI will boost Alibaba’s cloud business
The Chinese tech giant has made substantial investments in AI and cloud computing following a sweeping restructuring initiative.
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June 11, 2025
Polish PM Tusk secures confidence vote amid political turmoil
Tusk called for a vote, noting Poland’s new reality after the election loss of his close ally – Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski to nationalis...
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June 11, 2025
So has Group One hopes for Hong Lok Golf after exciting Valley win
Group One goals could be on the agenda for Hong Lok Golf next season after the exciting galloper continued his rapid rise with a successful...
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June 11, 2025
Viewed from China, Trump’s crackdown on LA unrest a risky ‘political gamble’
Chinese analysts warn US president’s tactics against protesters could jeopardise safety, stability and even spark constitutional crisis.
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June 11, 2025
Rice imports, policy inertia put ‘future of Filipino farming’ at risk: report
Policy failures and under-investment among factors for exacerbating country’s import reliance to the detriment of the local farming industry...
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June 11, 2025