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January 7, 2026
China signals flexible use of monetary tools in 2026 to support 5-year plan
Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year.
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January 7, 2026
China stocks to see 20% upside on AI boom, overseas expansion: Goldman Sachs
Investment bank predicts the MSCI China Index of both yuan-traded stocks and Chinese firms trading in Hong Kong and the US to surge in 2026.
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January 7, 2026
Opinion | Energy markets are political – Venezuela is the latest proof
Venezuela matters less as a case in itself than as a signal of how energy is being repositioned amid intensifying US-China competition.
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January 7, 2026
China’s ice festival hosts mass winter wedding
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong pharmacies pull Nestle baby milk formula amid recall over toxin risk
‘Regardless of whether they’re from that batch or not, I’ll just take them all down in case there’s any trouble,’ one pharmacy staff member...
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January 7, 2026
Search intensifies for Taiwanese airforce pilot who parachuted from F-16 fighter
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong transport chief wants urgent fix to driving licence application queues
Transport Department says minister Mable Chan has ‘demanded’ solution to deal with prolonged in-person queues and inadequate online booking...
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January 7, 2026
Beijing puts 2 more serving Taiwanese cabinet ministers on sanctions list
Liu Shyh-fang and Cheng Ying-yao are added to list of ‘stubborn Taiwan independence figures’.
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January 7, 2026
Winter Olympics hero Wu Dajing retires after failing to qualify for 2026 Games
Wu Dajing won China’s only gold medal of the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang and took another at the Beijing Olympics four years later.
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January 7, 2026
Inside central Vietnam’s first integrated resort, a stone’s throw from Hoi An
Hoiana Resort & Golf has four properties, more than 20 restaurants and bars, a golf course and a casino, and is close to Hoi An Ancient Town...
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January 7, 2026
Malaysian rapper Namewee defies scandals to release Lunar New Year single
Namewee is still helping police in an investigation over the death of a Taiwanese influencer and faces a drug possession charge.
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January 7, 2026
Beijing mulls intervention in Meta’s Manus deal amid AI ‘brain drain’ fears
The blockbuster Meta-Manus deal is cheering investors but worrying Beijing, where officials see a risky precedent for Chinese AI start-ups.
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January 7, 2026
China creates world’s first clone-hybrid rice that could double global output
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January 7, 2026
North Korean leader visits site of memorial for Ukraine dead
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January 7, 2026
Strasbourg latest victims of multi-club system, as Chelsea take Rosenior
Liam Rosenior’s switch to Premier League giants exposes harsh realities of new ownership model that has already hurt other clubs.
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January 7, 2026
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 9-11
Indulge in a culinary journey this weekend, from limited-time yakitori to a Nordic-inspired afternoon tea, and a brand new weekend Mediterra...
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong singer G.E.M. praised for debut sci-fi novel, nominated for China Galaxy Award
Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic.
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January 7, 2026
‘Pasta tasted like grass’: Singapore school battles backlash over meal quality
Hwa Chong Institution defended its hybrid canteen model and promised improvements amid criticism over food standards.
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January 7, 2026
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January 7, 2026
Tai Po housing site ‘viable option’ for fire victims: Hong Kong councillors
Lo Hiu-fung says government should consider plot, about 1.5km from fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, if it wants to help victims resettle as soon as...
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January 7, 2026
US visa denials cast a shadow over Hong Kong’s largest-ever delegation to CES
Hong Kong’s CES delegation includes start-ups from fields including health tech, artificial intelligence and new materials.
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January 7, 2026
Tesla hits record sales; China carmakers eye third of global market: 7 EV reads
From automakers doubling down on discounts to Chinese robotaxis in the Middle East, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
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January 7, 2026
The Maduro effect: regime change fears grip Asia’s autocrats after US raid
Fearing they could be next, wary rulers are expected to embrace Moscow and Beijing to insulate themselves from US adventurism.
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January 7, 2026
The Maduro effect: US raid accelerates Asia’s drift away from Washington
Cambodia, Laos and North Korea are expected to tighten their embrace of Moscow and Beijing amid growing distrust of the US.
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong police appeal for help in search for missing father, 11-month-old son
Force is urging residents to come forward with information about Mukit Alam Pratama and Mukit Shznjz Putra Pratama, reported missing in Sham...
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January 7, 2026
ByteDance boosts Shenzhen presence with ‘second headquarters’ for Douyin unit
The Chinese short video giant’s new base in Nanshan district was announced by the city’s publicity department on Tuesday.
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January 7, 2026
China’s stealth design software PADJ-X finds potential flaws in US B-21 bomber
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January 7, 2026
‘Keep it secret’: report reveals details of ex-Japan governor’s sex scandal
Former Fukui governor Tatsuji Sugimoto sent messages such as ‘I want to kiss you’ to at least four female staff members.
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January 7, 2026
Cleaner hit by left-hand drive car in Hong Kong, second such accident in a week
Group representing industrial accident victims calls for review of cleaners’ equipment, as another was fatally struck by truck on New Year’s...
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January 7, 2026
Letters | Besides part-time employees, Hong Kong should protect gig workers
Readers discuss the status of gig-based work, a health safety net, and the seizure of Nicolas Maduro.
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January 7, 2026
She broke Hong Kong powerlifting records. Now she’s battling bad health advice
Jaclyn Hei Tsang is on a mission to debunk online health myths and unfounded advice by setting the record straight on her Instagram page.
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January 7, 2026
China, South Korea sign US$44 million in trade deals after years of friction
High-level summit strengthens bilateral ties after years of strained relations, as China shores up regional relationships amid row with Japa...
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong stocks’ strong 2026 start loses steam on rising China-Japan tensions
Beijing plans to impose an immediate ban on exports to Japan with potential military use, with the possibility of additional measures.
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January 7, 2026
‘Buyers are indefinitely gone’: Indian exporters lay bare pain from tariffs
The slow-moving trade talks and steep levies are hurting major sectors, forcing firms to seek new markets and offer deep discounts.
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January 7, 2026
Temperature in Hong Kong hits 10.9 degrees Celsius, lowest so far this winter
Observatory says city will experience cold mornings from Wednesday to Friday, but temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the weeken...
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January 7, 2026
Alibaba’s Amap rolls out AI-powered 3D virtual tours for offline destinations
Flying Street View feature offers virtual tours of restaurants and venues as platform nears 1 billion monthly users.
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January 7, 2026
Style Edit: Willow Smith, Dior Addict – and beauty on one’s own terms
Smith follows on from Jennifer Lawrence, Jisoo, Anya Taylor-Joy and Cara Delevingne, who have each brought their own spirit to Dior Beauty.
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January 7, 2026
China’s powerful new microwave weapon system can destroy drone swarms within 3km
The Hurricane 3000 has a longer range than its US Army equivalent and can carry out ‘diverse air defence missions’, developer Norinco says.
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January 7, 2026
Opinion | Why coastguards, not warships, are shaping future of South China Sea
The test is not claimants resolving their disputes but whether they preserve the infrastructure that keeps encounters from becoming a crisis...
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong crowd hold no fears for Gabriel Diallo ahead of ‘local superstar’ tie
Canadian relishing prospect of meeting friend and doubles partner Coleman Wong in Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open second round.
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January 7, 2026
China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience
Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale.
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January 7, 2026
Hong Kong group saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter reports that animal cruelty cases are ‘alarmingly common’ as it calls for stronger action to be taken.
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January 7, 2026
Meow or never: China’s pudgy pets spark race for weight-loss drugs
Fosun and Huadong biotech labs eye feline obesity drugs as owners weigh cuteness against health risks.
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January 7, 2026
India’s homegrown stealth fighter dream: can Rolls-Royce make it a reality?
The British aircraft engine maker is promising full technology transfer and local IP rights for India’s fifth-generation AMCA programme.
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January 7, 2026
Shanghai unveils US$10 billion investment spree as US-China tech race heats up
Shanghai announces 50 new projects across an array of hi-tech industries as China’s cities heed Beijing’s call to double down on innovation.
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January 6, 2026
Singapore, Beijing land in top 10 of Savills’ Matcha Index of global tech cities
Even with its premium-priced matcha drinks, Singapore ranks among the world’s most ‘liveable’ cities for tech workers.
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January 6, 2026
2026 travel trends: astrotourism, nostalgia trips and even more solo holidays
What does 2026 have in store for travel? Experts talk about dark sky gazing, trips that make us feel like children, solo cruises and more.
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January 6, 2026
Editorial | Amid rivalry with US, silver can be seen as China’s new industrial leverage
Beijing’s export controls are simply about following the logic of the market and geopolitics in the interest of the nation.
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January 6, 2026
Brown University shooter left video confession, planned attack for months
Claudio Neves Valente, who killed two students and an MIT professor, said he wouldn’t apologise because no one had ever apologised to him.
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January 6, 2026