1 hour ago Hong Kong manufacturers at risk of job cuts, closure over Trump tariffs: experts

Experts also say sweeping tariffs will create vicious cycle of reduced consumption and exporters struggling to survive demand drop.

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10 h. ago Trump threatens China with additional 50% tariff as markets struggle: Live updates

Trump threatens China with additional 50% tariff as markets struggle: Live updates  USA Today

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16 h. ago China love guru who teaches women how to marry rich, faces US$1 million tax evasion fine

Self-styled ‘McKinsey of relationships’ teaches that relationships, marriage are strategic tools for climbing social, financial ladder.

Economics

16 h. ago China love guru who teaches women how to marry rich, faces US$1 million tax fine

China love guru who teaches women how to marry rich, faces US$1 million tax fine  South China Morning Post

Economics

20 h. ago Happy not happy: Japan man faces bullying as child, struggles in love, work due to odd name

Japanese man called Happy finally finds satisfaction after years of ridicule, gets job in which clients think his moniker will bring them good fortune.

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22 h. ago Global stock markets tumble amid tariff war; Japan, China and India hit hard: 10 things to know

Global stock markets tumble amid tariff war; Japan, China and India hit hard: 10 things to know  Times of India

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26 h. ago Goldman trims 2025 upside targets for Chinese stocks as Trump tariffs slam markets

Goldman trims its 12-month upside targets for the MSCI China Index and CSI 300 Index, after a bullish upgrade in mid-February.

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34 h. ago 500 cases in West Texas measles outbreak as second child dies

The outbreak is believed to have spread to New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas, with the WHO reporting related cases in Mexico.

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34 h. ago Second US child dies of measles, almost 650 ill in southern states, officials say

In departure from his anti-vaccine rhetoric, health chief Kennedy Jnr says ‘most effective way to prevent’ spread of measles is MMR vaccine.

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46 h. ago Close encounters: inside Japan’s growing fascination with UFOs

Politicians claim sightings, museums report rising visitor numbers – and ‘contact events’ draw thousands seeking alien encounters.

Politics

69 h. ago China scuttles TikTok deal as Trump admits Beijing ‘not very happy’

China scuttles TikTok deal as Trump admits Beijing ‘not very happy’  The Australian

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2 d. ago Japan rebuts criticism of its response to Myanmar earthquake rescue

A Japanese medical care unit arrived at the disaster site in Myanmar on Wednesday, four days after a Chinese team began its rescue work.

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3 d. ago Police in Hong Kong, Singapore, 4 other jurisdictions, arrest 435 in child porn sting

Teenage boy who took pictures of younger sister among those charged locally after operation across East and Southeast Asia in February, March.

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3 d. ago Police in Hong Kong, Singapore, 4 other jurisdictions, arrest 435 over child porn

Teenage boy who took pictures of younger sister among those charged locally after operation across East and Southeast Asia in February, March.

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4 d. ago Japan faces demand for full footage over death of Sri Lankan detainee from family

Wishma Sandamali suffered from ill health and lost more than 20kg while in detention in Nagoya for months before she died in 202.

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4 d. ago Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred

Tour bookings remain steady while insurance executives urge travellers to secure coverage.

Events

4 d. ago Japan bento chain’s ‘no rice’ April Fool’s joke goes down the wrong way

The joke is ‘not funny’ and in bad taste, given how rice shortages are a big concern in Japan, its unhappy critics say.

Politics

4 d. ago Japan’s municipalities unready to deal with major earthquake: survey

The survey comes after Japan’s government estimated that up to 298,000 people could die from a megaquake along the Nankai Trough.

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4 d. ago Chinese ‘demon teacher’ with 2 million followers hailed as superstar for ‘tough

Liu once warned students not to be distracted during online class, or she would ‘turn into a ghost, crawl out of your screen to consume you’.

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5 d. ago Chinese traffic police brigade grants rare cancer boy his dream to be cop for a day

Despite intense treatment, child shows remarkable resilience throughout challenging journey.

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