77 minutes ago Hong Kong police investigate emails containing fake images of lawmakers with nude women

Emails claim recipients have ‘committed serious misconduct’ and were sent by private investigator who ‘only wants money, not trouble’.

Events

96 minutes ago China’s top fitness app said to lay off 15% of staff as users drop out

Keep is reportedly cutting more than 100 jobs, as online gym memberships lose their appeal in a challenging economy.

Politics

1 hour ago Hong Kong police arrest 46 over illegal money lending to domestic helpers

Syndicate suspected of providing HK$39 million in high-interest loans with rates starting at 100 per cent.

Events

3 hours ago Hong Kong’s US$2.7 billion infrastructure bonds attract keen demand from retail investors

This is the second retail bond offering following last month’s HK$50 billion Silver Bond sale under the city’s new infrastructure bond framework.

Economics

3 hours ago Xiaomi readies mobile chip design for 2025 mass production to cut reliance on Qualcomm

Xiaomi’s move could help with China’s goal of tech self-reliance, but only Apple and Google have completely transitioned to self-designed silicon.

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4 hours ago Indonesia arrests Filipino fugitive accused of running US$67 million investment scam

Hector Aldwin Pantollana, a known casino junket operator, was apprehended at the airport using biometric data and will be deported back to the Philippines.

Economics

4 hours ago Hong Kong’s Cathay set to return to 100% passenger flight capacity by January

Cathay Pacific originally said its recovery to pre-pandemic levels would not be possible until the first quarter of 2025.

Politics

6 hours ago Donald Trump’s tariff plans turn Chinese investment in Mexico into a waiting game

US president-elect on Monday said his new administration would immediately impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Mexico.

Politics

6 hours ago Trump’s tariff plans turn Chinese investment in Mexico into a waiting game

Trump’s tariff plans turn Chinese investment in Mexico into a waiting game  South China Morning Post

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