10 h. ago Thai rice farmers brace for impact of US tariffs: ‘we won’t survive’

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have compounded existing worries for farmers in the world’s second-largest rice-exporting nation.

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19 h. ago Hongkongers reminded to brace for heavy showers and thunderstorms

‘The weather will improve over the region. With the easterly airstream moderating in the middle and later parts of this week,’ forecaster says.

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19 h. ago Hongkongers should brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms: Observatory

‘The weather will improve over the region. With the easterly airstream moderating in the middle and later parts of this week,’ forecaster says.

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19 h. ago Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.

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43 h. ago China’s first quarter industrial profits return to growth amid US tariff threat

The 0.8 per cent rise in the first three months comes as economists and investors brace to see what impact the trade war will have.

Economics

62 h. ago Nearly 100 Hongkongers lose HK$90 million in 1 week through investment scams

Fraudsters pose as investing gurus with insider knowledge on stocks and crypto, with one victim scammed out of HK$10 million, police say.

Economics

3 d. ago South Korean firm tells workers to shower at least once a day as summer nears

The company also warned employees to be mindful of cigarette odours, sweat after exercise and clothes that haven’t been washed.

Economics

4 d. ago Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory

In special message issued at 6pm, forecaster says some ‘areas of intense thundery showers’ expected to affect vicinity of Pearl River Delta.

Politics

5 d. ago Trump ‘panicking’ over tariffs, China’s biggest warships on show: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump hinting at an easing of China tariffs to a Hongkonger in space, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong’s first astronaut may serve in space missions next year

China Manned Space Agency picked Hongkonger in July last year as part of fourth batch of preparatory astronauts.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong’s first astronaut could serve in space missions next year

China Manned Space Agency picked Hongkonger in June last year as part of fourth batch of preparatory astronauts.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong’s first astronaut could serve on space missions next year

China Manned Space Agency picked Hongkonger in June last year as part of fourth batch of preparatory astronauts.

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6 d. ago Hong Kong authorities concerned over alleged secret filming of pupil in Shenzhen

Classmates allegedly filmed boy, 13, while he was showering and circulated clip among pupils and on social media.

Culture

6 d. ago Hongkongers flock to Cathedral of Immaculate Conception to mourn Pope Francis

Mourning hall of cathedral in Central will be open from 7am to 7pm in coming days to allow public to pay their respects to late pontiff.

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6 d. ago Hongkongers gather at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception to mourn Pope Francis

Mourning hall of cathedral in Central will be open from 7am to 7pm in coming days to allow public to pay their respects to late pontiff.

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6 d. ago Hongkongers with spinal cord injuries may regain mobility with help of new lab

New laboratory at Polytechnic University to start clinical trials for advanced therapy products after facility is fully licensed.

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7 d. ago Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

Politics

7 d. ago Hongkongers settling in Taiwan to undergo ‘observation period’

Taiwanese minister Chiu Chui-cheng says security requirements should be bolstered for Hongkongers applying for residency.

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7 d. ago Hongkongers holidaying at home enjoy fewer crowds, head to busy coffee festival

Patrons at Coffee HK x Tokyo Coffee Festival beat the heat and say they are willing to wait in long lines to get chance to buy special beverages.

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7 d. ago Easter exodus bites hard as Hong Kong restaurants report 50% drop in business

Local eateries left reeling despite visitor numbers reaching 522,000, a 20 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.

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