8 h. ago Hong Kong hygiene officials issued 31,945 fines for littering in 2024

Increase of fixed fines to HK$3,000 in 2023 means authorities will generate HK$95.8 million from the penalty notices.

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8 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Singapore deploys cyborg cockroaches in rescue efforts

The insect-robot hybrids are fitted with tiny ‘backpacks’ containing infrared cameras and sensors to detect human heat signatures.

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9 h. ago Trouble ahead for Malaysia’s green future as Trump’s tariffs rattle solar sector

Analysts warn the new levies, coupled with the US’ retreat from climate commitments, could derail renewable energy growth across the region.

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9 h. ago Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise 1,100 Points; China Vows to 'Fight to the End’ After Trump's Latest Tariff Threat — Live Updates

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise 1,100 Points; China Vows to 'Fight to the End’ After Trump's Latest Tariff Threat — Live Updates  WSJ

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10 h. ago Trump tariffs: in China’s ‘Shein village’, workers face uncertain future as trade war rages

The livelihood of hundreds of thousands of workers are under threat in a Chinese export hub churning out T-shirts and jeans for US shoppers.

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10 h. ago China EV insurance registrations for week ending Apr 6: Nio 1,800, Onvo 700, Xiaomi 5,100, BYD 45,000

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Apr 6: Nio 1,800, Onvo 700, Xiaomi 5,100, BYD 45,000  CnEVPost

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10 h. ago China sees ‘strong agriculture’ in its future, but what stands in modernisation’s way?

By 2035, China will have ‘basically achieved’ agricultural modernisation, and rural residents will have ‘basically met modern living conditions’, Beijing’s new plan says.

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11 h. ago Coldplay in Hong Kong: fans flock to Kai Tak Stadium for much

Anticipation builds before first of four shows this week at new 50,000-seat stadium.

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11 h. ago Coldplay in Hong Kong: Kai Tak Stadium rocking as band kicks off concert series

Police arrest five people over ticket scalping outside new 50,000-seat stadium.

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14 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live: China rejects 'blackmail' as trade war looms; US futures rise after heavy losses

Trump Tariffs Live: China rejects 'blackmail' as trade war looms; US futures rise after heavy losses  Reuters

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15 h. ago Singled out by Trump, China has the ‘leverage to retaliate’ and nothing to lose: analysts

‘Whether the tariff is 70 per cent or even 1,000 per cent makes little difference’ when the result is that it blocks trade with US, says Eurasia Group China director.

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15 h. ago Rats and rubbish mar Indonesia’s vision of a futuristic new capital

Indonesia’s US$32 billion dream of a green new capital at Nusantara is facing an early challenge: a surge in rats fuelled by tourist trash.

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21 h. ago Jockey Club’s Hong Kong Sevens community programmes enable more than 10,000 beneficiaries to enjoy the mega

 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club congratulates Hong Kong China Rugby on the success of the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens, which concluded on 30 March. Sevens fever has well and truly returned to the city. Club Chairman Michael Lee presented the Women’s Bowl to the National Team, and joined HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in presenting the Men's Cup to the champion team – Argentina. This is the fourth consecutive occasion that the Club has supported the Hong Kong Sevens as Official Community Partner. This year, more than 10,000 beneficiaries of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds have been given opportunities to experience a range of sports including rugby through the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes. More than 30,000 people have benefited over the years, facilitating citywide engagement in sports events. The programmes kicked off in early March with the Jockey Club Multi Sport Shared Learning Experience, enabl...

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22 h. ago Philippine politician faces sanctions for sexist ‘joke’ about sleeping with lonely women

The action against Christian Sia is ‘a test case’ on the use of sexually charged remarks while campaigning, elections commission says.

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29 h. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Global Stocks and U.S. Futures Drop as Trade War Intensifies

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Global Stocks and U.S. Futures Drop as Trade War Intensifies  The New York Times

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30 h. ago HK$150,000 in cash stolen from AXA office at Times Square in Hong Kong

Security footage shows man entering premises and leaving with yellow bag.

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30 h. ago Philippines slams Beijing's 'reckless and dangerous maneuvers' in South China Sea

Philippines slams Beijing's 'reckless and dangerous maneuvers' in South China Sea  The Hans India

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38 h. ago Central Huijin, a unit of China’s US$1.2 trillion wealth fund, buys ETFs to boost stocks

The company says it will make more such investments in the future to ‘resolutely’ maintain the stability of the capital market.

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41 h. ago Trump’s tariffs, obesity crisis in China, Europe’s future: 5 weekend reads you missed

From US tariff opportunities to the risk of a magnitude 8 earthquake in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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41 h. ago Trump’s tariffs, obesity crisis in China, Europe’s future: 5 weekend reads

Trump’s tariffs, obesity crisis in China, Europe’s future: 5 weekend reads  South China Morning Post

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