3 hours ago 2 arrested in raid on Hong Kong restaurant illegally streaming Liverpool game

Restaurant owner in Tung Chung allegedly used illegal streaming device to broadcast live football matches.

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3 hours ago Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim denies conflict of interest in corporate sponsor row

Anwar says the government paid its share of flight expenses for a two-week overseas tour, amid accusations of favouritism and corruption.

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4 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to lure foreign readers with ‘negative’ mainland China news

Former media boss says English-language coverage did not need to be ‘balanced’, as he denies trying to trigger Western sanctions.

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8 hours ago Hong Kong woman, 60, loses HK$11.5 million to scammers posing as police, tech support

‘Tech support’ claimed victim’s computer was hacked before transferring her to another scammer posing as policeman, insider says.

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9 hours ago China issues extra crude oil import quota to independent refineries, sources say

China issues extra crude oil import quota to independent refineries, sources say  Reuters

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9 hours ago New leaders in Asia, as well as the US, create questions as Donald Trump’s return looms

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how the Trump administration will fare across a much-changed political landscape in Asia.

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13 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai failed to get Pence, Pompeo to subscribe to Apple Daily

Lai was told top US officials had security protocols preventing them from officially subscribing to app, and he confirms none ever did.

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13 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai failed to get Pence, Pompeo to subscribe to Apple Daily – as it happened

Lai was told top US officials had security protocols preventing them from officially subscribing to app, and he confirms none ever did.

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13 hours ago Hong Kong’s public transport subsidies should be tied to green investment

Pushing public transport operators to embrace green energy faster could accelerate the city’s progress towards its carbon neutrality goals.

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