53 m. ago Hong Kong authorities to audit the MTR Corp after 2 engineering train glitches

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has ‘grave concern’ over malfunctions that caused disruptions twice in three months.

Politics

62 m. ago How a fiery conquest in 112BC may have led to decline of the Chinese swamp cypress

Han military campaign toppled the rebel Nanyue kingdom but also decimated vast stands of cypress, study finds.

Politics

79 m. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriage’ with best friends to alleviate family pressure

Young people are choosing to live under the same roof, share expenses, offer emotional support but sexual relations are out.

Events

79 m. ago China’s Unitree open to Hong Kong IPO as Auntea Jenny, tech firms move ahead with listings

Surge in listing plans augurs well for city’s effort to claw way back to top of global ranking of fundraising destinations.

Economics

90 m. ago Singapore’s Lawrence Wong flags Malaysian election influence attempt ahead of polls

The city state’s prime minister also warned at an electoral rally against the ‘very dangerous’ mixing of religion and politics.

Politics

1 hour ago Trump thinks Ukraine’s Zelensky ready to give up Crimea to Russia

US president said he thought Ukraine’s Zelensky was prepared to concede the peninsula, which was annexed by Moscow in 2014.

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1 hour ago Hong Kong police hunt for burglar who abandoned safe with HK$200,000 of jewellery

A neighbour saw the burglar abandoning the safe near a children’s playground on Stubb’s Road before fleeing the scene, force says.

Events

1 hour ago Exclusive: Chinese President Xi to visit Shanghai this week, sources say

Exclusive: Chinese President Xi to visit Shanghai this week, sources say  Reuters

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2 h. ago Absence of China’s top general He Weidong from Politburo study session fuels speculation

In one of He’s last public appearances on March 5 he called for improvements to military training and the advance of anti-corruption efforts.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump claims trade talks with China are happening despite Beijing’s denial

Trump claims trade talks with China are happening despite Beijing’s denial  MSN

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2 h. ago US says Yemen strikes have hit 800 targets, killing hundreds of Houthis

The US has hammered the Houthis with near-daily air strikes since March 15 in an operation dubbed ‘Rough Rider’.

Events

2 h. ago Singapore negotiates US chips access, seeks pharmaceutical tariff concessions

Washington says it’s keen to explore ‘creative solutions’ on trade with the city state, whose deputy PM has touted progress in talks.

Politics

2 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.

Events

3 h. ago Vietnam’s To Lam makes ‘fast and furious’ move to cut bureaucracy in quest for lean ‘new era’

Communist Party Chief To Lam is reshaping bureaucracy by merging provinces, boosting efficiency and extending influence, sparking both optimism and concern.

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3 h. ago Vietnam’s To Lam makes ‘fast and furious’ cuts to bureaucracy in quest for lean new era

Communist Party chief To Lam is reshaping bureaucracy by merging provinces, boosting efficiency and extending influence.

Politics

3 h. ago Hong Kong police asked to investigate after flat catches fire twice in 2 days

‘Suspicious’ people were captured on CCTV inside Wah Shun House, where the flat is located, fire department spokesman says.

Events

3 h. ago US tariffs could endanger 16 million export jobs in China: Goldman Sachs

Investment bank researchers say retail, wholesale goods likely to be hardest hit, particularly apparel, chemical products and communications gear.

Economics

4 h. ago Keith Yip promoted to deputy commissioner of police in Hong Kong

The appointment was made weeks after Joe Chow, who previously held the post, was named the new commissioner of police.

Events

4 h. ago Amanda Knox on her ‘big sister’ Monica Lewinsky and coming series on wrongful conviction

Knox reveals why she felt ‘seen and understood’ by Monica Lewinsky, her co-producer on a TV series about her wrongful conviction for murder.

Politics

4 h. ago Japan is home to world’s smallest park, with space for 1 person at a time

Loved locally for years, a tiny patch of grass and a lone stool in Nagaizumi town has scooped the title of world’s smallest park.

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