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January 2, 2026
Singapore’s JJ Lin slams ‘smears’ after romance reveal with Chinese influencer
The singer reflects on 2025 that ‘brought many tests’ and scrutiny, urging his fans to ‘place your energy where it truly matters’.
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January 2, 2026
Social media user’s chilling threat ‘to murder’ table tennis star’s family
Chen Qi says offender has been arrested after sending a direct message threatening Olympic gold medallist’s ‘entire family’.
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January 2, 2026
Exhibition on classic Hong Kong police films opens at old station
‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ pays tribute to hit movies such as Infernal Affairs and New Police Story at reopened venue.
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January 2, 2026
21 held in Hong Kong over renovation bid-rigging, including HK$33 million deal
Anti-graft watchdog did not disclose names of two housing estates involved, but said contractor of one project allegedly offered bribes to s...
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January 2, 2026
2,000-year-old machine found in western China could be binary computer: CAST
Sophisticated silk-weaving loom dating back to the Western Han dynasty used physical pattern cards which acted like ancient software.
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January 2, 2026
‘Best travel buddy’: China kitten famous for riding with truck driver owner, holding handrail
Easy-riding feline travel companion called ‘Dumpling’ has catnip for journey; owner even places litter tray near spot where he sits.
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January 2, 2026
Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen
Gulf powers Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are at odds over rival factions and a deepening struggle for regional pre-eminence.
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January 2, 2026
Old-world charm meets modern refinement at The Edison George Town, Penang
Set in a heritage colonial building dating back to 1906, the hotel underwent a 4-year restoration to bring it up to contemporary standards o...
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January 2, 2026
Baidu spin-off Kunlunxin joins wave of Chinese semiconductor IPOs in Hong Kong
Last year, 20 Chinese semiconductor IPOs raised over 45 billion yuan (US$6.4 billion), with six of them listing in December.
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January 2, 2026
‘More than a beloved child’: palace visit renews debate on Pyongyang succession
State media has released images of the first recorded visit of Kim Ju-ae, the teen daughter of Kim Jong-un, to the country’s most sacred sit...
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January 2, 2026
Claw machines take over arcades in Japan
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January 2, 2026
Yuen Cheung-yan, veteran Hong Kong actor and action choreographer, dies at 69
Yuen Cheung-yan died on New Year’s Day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, actor and film director Lee Lik-chi says.
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January 2, 2026
Kingscote and Orman elated to have licences extended until end of the season
Fresh from booting home a winner apiece at Sha Tin on Thursday, Richard Kingscote and James Orman’s start to the new year got even better wh...
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January 2, 2026
Maduro open to talks with US on drugs and oil, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuela’s leader sidesteps questions about a reported US land attack while offering to talk ‘seriously’ about cooperation.
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January 2, 2026
11 exciting new Hong Kong restaurants to visit in January 2026
From seafood teppanyaki to pan-Asian and fusion cuisines, as well as two new Italian eateries, here are 11 new restaurants for January 2026.
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January 2, 2026
China’s record hypergravity machine, Nepal’s ‘bride buying’ probe: 7 highlights
From Beijing defending Taiwan drills to a Chinese snack stall drawing crowds of support, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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January 2, 2026
In the new world order, market power trumps military might. Can China compete?
Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say.
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January 2, 2026
Malaysia’s new year revelry sees less waste as tougher littering laws kick in
Some 42 litterbugs caught in a nationwide operation face fines and community service amid stringent enforcement of waste laws.
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January 2, 2026
Singapore defies Trump’s tariffs as manufacturing drives growth
The city state’s economy grew 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, according to data from the trade ministry.
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January 2, 2026
Letters | How universities can rein in the abuse of AI
Readers discuss ways to ensure ethical artificial intelligence use in academia, the importance of activating Hong Kong’s emergency alerts, a...
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January 2, 2026
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 2-4
Check out Moomin, neon exhibitions and the Hong Kong Tennis Open, watch Back to the Past with Louis Koo and eat snake hotpot this weekend.
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January 2, 2026
Hong Kong stocks jump into 2026 as investors bet on continued bull run
The benchmark Hang Seng Index makes the best start to new year since 2023 after finishing 2025 with a 28 per cent annual gain.
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January 2, 2026
Explainer | Swiss bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires
A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues in past decades, where celebrations turned to tragedy in seconds.
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January 2, 2026
Operation Santa Claus: elderly Hongkongers find new purpose on rooftop farms
Farm the City is charity founded in 2018 by three farming enthusiasts to share benefits of connecting with nature with city dwellers, especi...
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January 2, 2026
Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?
What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.
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January 2, 2026
‘Warm hospitality’: Chinese tourists eye return trips for Visit Malaysia 2026
Sabah’s natural beauty and events linked to the tourism drive entice travellers as the Malaysian state aims for 4 million arrivals.
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January 2, 2026
Shares in Chinese GPU start-up Biren soar in Hong Kong listing
Shares leap 82 per cent in debut after retail investors’ demand exceeds supply by 2,347 times.
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January 2, 2026
Australia’s Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams ‘racial stereotyping’
Usman Khawaja is the first Muslim to play cricket for Australia, and says some of the criticism when he was injured crossed the line.
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January 2, 2026
Opinion | How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development
City can go beyond ‘superconnector’ role to be a ‘co-architect of rules’ and become more proactive in areas Beijing deems strategically crit...
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January 2, 2026
Hong Kong wakes up to coldest morning so far this winter at 12.9 degrees Celsius
‘Temperatures over many areas fell to 12 degrees or below this morning, four to five degrees lower than those of Thursday,’ Observatory says...
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January 2, 2026
China ‘frog prince’ glassblower has big protruding cheeks after 30 years of work
Nicknamed ‘big mouth brother’ by colleagues, 48-year-old with ‘balloon’ face works topless due to heat in workshop.
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January 2, 2026
Hong Kong’s sex offence laws are to be overhauled. What needs to be updated?
Consent and gender issues are key areas the government will look at when it starts the review process.
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January 2, 2026