5 h. ago China Sovereign Fund Cuts US Private Assets Amid Trade War Risk

China Sovereign Fund Cuts US Private Assets Amid Trade War Risk  Bloomberg.com

Events

6 h. ago Chinese astronauts touch down, senior PLA official ousted: SCMP daily highlights

From a difficult return to Earth to a US show of force near the Philippines, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Politics

7 h. ago China to lift sanctions on EU Parliament members, official says

China to lift sanctions on EU Parliament members, official says  Reuters

Politics

8 h. ago 76% of addicts in drug rehab run by Hong Kong NGO are readmissions: auditor

Audit Commission calls for publicly-funded NGO to make ‘service improvements’ but organisation says relapses common in recovery process.

Events

10 h. ago Senior PLA ideology official Miao Hua removed from China’s top legislature

High-ranking Chinese general is booted from National People’s Congress following corruption investigation.

Politics

16 h. ago How is Hong Kong preparing for ‘golden week’ as city braces for 840,000 visitors?

The Post highlights events unfolding on both sides of Victoria Harbour, from drone shows to festivals.

Sport

16 h. ago Cocktails, a drone show and more: what to enjoy in Hong Kong for ‘golden week’

The Post highlights events on both sides of Victoria Harbour, from music to bun scrambling, as city prepares to welcome 840,000 mainland tourists.

Events

16 h. ago Vietnam celebrates 50 years of reunification, end of war with huge parade

Thousands thronged the streets of Ho Chi Minh City for the celebrations, with Chinese troops joining the commemoration for the first time.

Events

26 h. ago Russian Economy Faces Trump Tariff Threat From China: Officials

Russian Economy Faces Trump Tariff Threat From China: Officials  Newsweek

Politics

27 h. ago The Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils JC Project MuSE to foster holistic growth in underprivileged primary students through music and sports

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Extracurricular activities offer children opportunities to explore personal interests and broaden their horizons. Yet for families with limited financial means, these pursuits can be out of reach. To address this issue, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated and funded JC Project MuSE, with an approved donation exceeding HK$400 million. The programme delivers free, high-quality and tailored music and sports education to primary school students in underprivileged areas of Hong Kong. JC Project MuSE is a six-year school-based initiative inspired by the globally acclaimed El Sistema model and aims to foster children’s interest in the arts and sports from an early age. The programme ensures equal access to growth and learning opportunities regardless of socio-economic status and is designed to promote the participating children’s holistic development. To celebrate the programme’s inauguration an...

Society

27 h. ago Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs after Trump official calls it ‘hostile, political act’

E-commerce giant says plan ‘never approved’ following White House complaint; Senate confirms David Perdue as US ambassador to China.

Politics

28 h. ago Rule by executive order: Trump’s power grab leaves official Washington gasping to keep up

One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.

Politics

28 h. ago Trump’s executive order power grab leaves official Washington gasping to keep up

One hundred days into president’s second term, US capital has been thrown into chaos responding to sweeping actions that may not be legal.

Politics

28 h. ago Beijing office posts article critical of splitting ports off in Hutchison deal

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts second article by Ta Kung Pao critical of deal, the second in two days.

Politics

29 h. ago Lunchtime fire at restaurant leaves 22 dead, 3 injured in northeast China

President Xi Jinping calls disaster ‘sobering lesson’, urges tighter safety measures as officials investigate cause of blaze, detain restaurant operator.

Events

30 h. ago Hong Kong health experts urge older residents to get Covid jab amid fatalities

City records 10 Covid-related deaths in a month, while fewer than 100,000 vaccine doses given to those aged 50 and above over past year.

Science

30 h. ago Bali renews rabies warnings for tourists visiting monkey parks and wildlife attractions

Despite there being no cases of visitors contracting rabies from monkeys at the parks, officials still advise caution against getting close.

Events

31 h. ago Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure, offering businesses respite

The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion, should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.

Economics

32 h. ago 22 people killed in restaurant fire in northern China, officials say

22 people killed in restaurant fire in northern China, officials say  NBC News

Events

33 h. ago China leads global hydrogen production amid clean energy race

‘The number of planned large-scale renewable hydrogen projects is growing quickly,’ NEA top official Xu Jilin said on Monday.

Science