1 hour ago 22 injured in collision between Citybus and maintenance truck in Hong Kong

A collision involving a Citybus double-decker and a road maintenance truck on the North Lantau Highway in Hong Kong has left 22 people injured. The incident occurred at about 9.20pm on Thursday night on a Kowloon-bound lane near Sunny Bay MTR station. The bus struck the stationary maintenance vehicle, injuring 21 passengers – 12 women and nine men – and the male driver of the truck. The E21A Citybus was on its way to Ho Man Tin. All the victims sustained minor injuries and were treated at the...

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3 h. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp halts Oyster Bay station’s overhead cable foundation works

Hong Kong’s rail giant the MTR Corporation has suspended foundation works for the overhead cable at its Oyster Bay station project on Lantau Island due to signs of “upheaving”. The government said on Thursday that movement was recorded at the site two days earlier, prompting staff from the Buildings Department and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to carry out inspections on the westbound track of the Tung Chung line. “The condition concerned has not affected the structural...

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5 h. ago China’s Solid Economic First Half Will Be a Tough Act to Follow

China’s Solid Economic First Half Will Be a Tough Act to Follow  The Wall Street Journal

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5 h. ago What’s the real cost of ‘rice is life’ for Filipinos’ health?

“Rice is life” is a common expression in the Philippines, but researchers are now saying that Filipinos eat too much of it and their love for the grain may cause health problems later on in life. Rice makes up 50 per cent of a typical Filipino meal, according to a 2023 National Nutrition Survey. That is far too much for a balanced diet, says a researcher from the Department of Science and Technology’s food and nutrition research institute. Dr Eva Goyena, a senior research specialist from the...

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7 h. ago China’s ‘New Consumers’ Don’t Want a House. They Want Labubu and Bubble Tea.

China’s ‘New Consumers’ Don’t Want a House. They Want Labubu and Bubble Tea. - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

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7 h. ago Exclusive | China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless Its Shipping Giant Is Part of It

Exclusive | China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless Its Shipping Giant Is Part of It  The Wall Street Journal

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8 h. ago Philippines ‘least safe’ to travel to? Sorry, Canadian firm says

A Canadian travel insurance comparison firm has issued a formal apology and withdrawn a controversial ranking that labelled the Philippines as the least safe country in the world – a designation that provoked sharp condemnation from the Philippine government and tourism industry. HelloSafe, which had published its “2025 Safety Index” in early June, scored the Philippines 82.32 – placing it at the bottom of a list measuring safety through indicators such as natural disasters, healthcare, societal...

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8 h. ago ChinaAMC launches first tokenised yuan fund amid Hong Kong stablecoin push

ChinaAMC (HK), the Hong Kong arm of Chinese fund house China Asset Management, launched the world’s first yuan-denominated tokenised fund on Thursday, aligning with the city’s regulatory framework for stablecoins, which is expected to stimulate demand for digital assets. While a yuan stablecoin is currently unavailable, mainland Chinese officials have softened their stance on digital currencies and the broader digital asset space. With Hong Kong’s stablecoin ordinance taking effect from August...

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12 h. ago Hong Kong could issue T8 warning on Sunday as tropical cyclone edges closer

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory will issue the No 1 typhoon signal as early as Friday night and will consider raising the warning to No 8 on Sunday, as a tropical cyclone edges closer to the city. The forecaster said the tropical cyclone was currently located to the east of the Philippines and was...

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12 h. ago Hong Kong may issue T8 warning on Sunday as tropical cyclone edges closer

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory will issue the No 1 typhoon signal as early as Friday night and will consider raising the warning to No 8 on Sunday, as a tropical cyclone edges closer to the city. The forecaster said the tropical cyclone was currently located to the east of the Philippines and was...

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17 h. ago Philippines weighs legal action against China over US$194,000 coral reef damage

The Philippines has publicly accused a Chinese vessel of causing more than 11 million pesos (US$194,000) in damage to protected coral reefs near Thitu Island in the South China Sea. On Monday, Manila released the results of an environmental survey showing that a Chinese ship had ran aground near Thitu Island in June. Investigators found that the vessel dragged a parachute anchor across the sensitive marine ecosystem, scarring at least 464 square metres (4,994 square feet) of reef less than 3km...

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28 h. ago Nvidia CEO Lavishes Praise on China in Beijing, Drawing Rock

Nvidia CEO Lavishes Praise on China in Beijing, Drawing Rock-Star Reception  The Wall Street Journal

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30 h. ago Greater Bay Airlines launches HK$30 fares from Hong Kong to mark anniversary

Greater Bay Airlines has launched an HK$30 (US$4) round trip deal including baggage allowance for certain routes, in celebration of its third anniversary in operation. Greater Bay Airlines announced on Wednesday it had launched a “Good Things Come in 3” promotion, three years on from its first passenger flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok in July 2022. “Round trip tickets will be offered for a very attractive fare of HK$30,” a spokesman said in a statement, adding designated routes would be...

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31 h. ago China family has funeral as Indian neighbours host wedding in show of communal unity

A Chinese funeral and an Indian wedding took place on the same street on the same day in Malaysia, but the two families managed to coexist and show mutual respect, winning applause online. Both ceremonies took place on July 5 in Tampin, in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. The funeral was that of the mother of a local Democratic Action Party politician of Chinese origin. On the other side of the street, an Indian family rented a hall to host a wedding. Funerals are usually considered...

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33 h. ago Big Milestone In China’s Space Program! Beijing Masters Logistics For Tiangong’s Cosmic Future With Tianzhou

Big Milestone In China’s Space Program! Beijing Masters Logistics For Tiangong’s Cosmic Future With Tianzhou-9 Resupply Mission  EurAsian Times

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33 h. ago Big Milestone For China’s Space Program! Beijing Masters Logistics For Tiangong’s Cosmic Future With Tianzhou

Big Milestone For China’s Space Program! Beijing Masters Logistics For Tiangong’s Cosmic Future With Tianzhou-9 Resupply Mission  EurAsian Times

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40 h. ago Skechers to take over Patek Philippe space on Causeway Bay’s Russell Street

Skechers, an American footwear and apparel company, is taking advantage of a slump in Hong Kong’s retail market by filling a space previously occupied by high-end Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe on Causeway Bay’s Russell Street, one of the city’s most expensive shopping strips. A 1,036 sq ft shop on the ground floor of 50-52 Russell Street was leased to Skechers for three years at a monthly rent of HK$360,000 (US$45,860), or HK$347 per square foot, according to Rickey Chan, managing director of...

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50 h. ago Nvidia Can Sell AI Chip to China Again After CEO Meets Trump

Nvidia Can Sell AI Chip to China Again After CEO Meets Trump - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

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53 h. ago Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino

A new tax on international remittances introduced under US President Donald Trump’s sweeping economic reform bill is drawing criticism from Filipino-American communities, who say the measure will hit working-class migrants hardest and threaten the livelihoods of their families in the Philippines. Under the new law, green card holders and migrant workers will be charged a 3.5 per cent levy on overseas money transfers starting on January 1 – a move that analysts warn will carry far-reaching...

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54 h. ago 40,000 Troops, 19 Nations: The China Threat Unites U.S. Allies

40,000 Troops, 19 Nations: The China Threat Unites U.S. Allies - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

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