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Philippine’s flood-control probe ‘in peril’ after death of public works official
Analysts said the death removes a pivotal witness and exposes weaknesses in how authorities have handled evidence and testimony.
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Golf
Philippines star Miguel Tabuena ready to challenge elite for spot in LIV Golf
Multiple Asian Tour winner who won International Series Philippines, says the season had been ‘the highlight of my career’.
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Society
Who died in 2025? The prominent figures Hong Kong said goodbye to
Henderson Land founder Lee Shau-kee, singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, renowned food critic Chua Lam and toy tycoon Lam Leung-tim – the Post rounds up famous figures who died.
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Arts
Hong Kong painter’s bedroom music-inspired show is ‘a self-healing journal’
In ‘Bedroom Paintings’ at Blindspot Gallery, Un Cheng’s 21 hazy works draw on self-discoveries the artist made on a recent trip to Europe.
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South Asia
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 by 2026
Government data shows India’s GDP at US$4.18 trillion, with projections it will surpass Germany by 2026 despite global trade challenges.
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PLA conducts second day of drills around Taiwan
Troops simulate attacks on maritime targets and conduct anti-air and anti-submarine operations to the north and south of the island.
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Amid the bad news of 2025, science cooperation has been a beacon of hope
Even in a difficult year for many, science has demonstrated the ability to transcend borders, unite people and help those in need.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong private subsidised flat scheme suffers new blow as site reassigned
Tung Chung site, originally designated for Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to Housing Society, authorities say.
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Education
Hong Kong authorities praise schools for major progress in fostering patriotism
Education Bureau says national education has been integrated into daily teaching and learning, helping to inculcate love for city and country.
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Entertainment
The 12 best Asian films of 2025: Ne Zha 2, Kokuho and more
Our pick of the best Asian films of the past year includes a record-breaking animation and a movie that is nothing short of breathtaking.
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Health & Environment
300,000 Hongkongers to be offered free hepatitis B screenings in early 2026
Pilot scheme part of authorities’ efforts to meet World Health Organization goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
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Society
Hong Kong charity to get funding to expand services for people with disabilities
The Home of Loving Faithfulness provides lifelong care for people with severe disabilities and is among Operation Santa Claus’ beneficiaries.
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Health & Environment
Asia’s year of costly climate disasters spurs calls for ‘decisive action’
With Asia accounting for four of the world’s six costliest weather disasters in 2025, experts urge investment in climate resilience.
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Politics
China unveils new ethnic unity laws with ‘national security perspective’
The new proposals aim to protect national symbols and threaten action against those obstructing the use of the standard Chinese language.
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Football
Striker Orr linked with Shanghai Port, Yue signs for Beijing Guoan
Chinese Taipei midfielder Timothy Chow also linked with Shanghai, leaving Alex Jojo’s future at the club in doubt.
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Food & Drink
Michelin Guide’s arrival in Philippines brings distinction for country’s top chefs
Miko Calo’s Taquería Franco won a Bib Gourmand, while Josh Boutwood’s Helm was the only restaurant in the country to be awarded 2 Michelin stars.
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Global Economy
China’s lagging basic research calls for core tech pivot, economic adviser urges
Wang Yiming says Beijing must innovate from the ground up to create deterrents against foreign supply cuts, citing missed R&D spending target.
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Society
Swire’s Christmas fair encourages giving for Hong Kong fire-affected residents
Event in mid-December raised funds for Operation Santa Claus and pledged to match amount in relief for residents affected by Tai Po fire.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong policeman jailed for posing as trainer to claim sick leave in 2019
Court rejects Jeffrey Tam Shun-wai’s denials and rules he had lied to his doctor to avoid frontline police work during the 2019 social unrest.
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Hong Kong Economy
New Hong Kong industrial park eyes edge in smart manufacturing, Chinese medicine
Some industries have indicated interest in settling in Hung Shui Kiu, such as makers of environmentally friendly concrete, official says.
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Big Tech
China-founded AI start-up Manus acquired by Meta for ‘billions’
Deal will bring Singapore-based Manus’ ‘leading agent to billions of people’, Meta says.
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Leisure
What’s your luck like in 2026, the Fire Horse year? Horoscopes for every Chinese zodiac sign
What are your lucky numbers and months in 2026? Here’s how you fare in terms of wealth, career and relationship prospects.
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Science
As Trump taps coal to power AI, China moves on to clothe the world with it
A once-struggling Chinese coal city turns the traditional fossil fuel into nylon, manufacturing popular fashion from sportswear to lingerie.
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Trending in China
China worker paints digger in pink Hello Kitty style ‘to satisfy girlish heart’
Woman dubbed ‘Excavator Empress’ says garish construction vehicle takes monotony out of ‘extremely boring’ job; brings ‘romance’ to work.
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In pictures: last days at Hong Kong’s Sun Nga Shing Umbrella Repair Shop
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Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s Najib Razak challenges 15-year jail term in 1MDB case
A court last week ordered Najib to begin serving the additional sentence after his current six-year prison term ends in 2028.
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Asia
Rise of Peranakan Chinese networks, Malaysian ex-PM jailed: 7 Asia highlights
From Indonesia fuming over flag stunt to Duterte’s drug war verdict upheld, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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Big Tech
Huawei hails Ascend AI ecosystem as Atlas 900 supernode rolls out
Chairwoman Meng Wanzhou hails company’s breakthroughs in 2025, vowing to take advantage of ‘strategic opportunities’ in AI.
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IPO Quote Profile
China’s Zhipu AI launches US$560 million share sale amid heated IPO tech race
The company, marketed overseas as Z.ai, eyes US$6.6 billion valuation with Hong Kong’s first large language model listing.
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100 Top Tables
Yong Fu’s Ningbo cuisine evolution, from Shanghai tradition to Hong Kong fusion
The original Yong Fu’s sister branch uniquely adapts Ningbo cuisine, blending tradition with innovation to cater to regional tastes.
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