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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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Official portrait of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who died on December 19. Photo: Facebook / Department of Public Works and Highways

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’.

Miguel Tabuena came agonisingly close to securing his spot in LIV Golf via the International Series Rankings earlier in December. Photo: Asian Tour.

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.

Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong. Photo: Handout

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.

Un Cheng poses among paintings featured in Bedroom Paintings at Blindspot Gallery in Wong Chuk Hang. The Hong Kong artist says her latest solo exhibition is “a visual diary about intimacy”. Photo: Elson Li

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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People buy vegetables at a market in the old quarters of New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
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Video | 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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World Opinion

Opinion | 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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A visitor interacts with a robot at the Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai on September 21. Photo: Xinhua

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.

A residential site in Tung Chung, originally designated for the Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to Hong Kong Housing Society. Photo: Sam Tsang

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.

The annual report says national education has gradually been integrated into daily teaching and learning. Photo: Eugene Lee

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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Ryo Yoshizawa in a still from Kokuho, one of the Post’s best Asian films of the past year. Photo: Shuichi Yoshida/ASP
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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.

Residents are tested for hepatitis in a mobile clinic as part of the “Rapid Hepatitis Test Express”, an exercise organised by the Lions Club in July 2024. Photo: Elson Li

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.

HOLF has cared for 85 children and adults with disabilities since its founding in 1965. Photo: Handout

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.

A commuter wades through floodwaters from Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai on December 2. Flooding in India and Pakistan has killed over 1,860 people and caused up to US$6 billion in damages in 2025, according to a new report. Photo: AFP

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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Chinese President Xi Jinping pictured on a visit to Lhasa in Tibet earlier this year. Photo: EPA

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.

Hong Kong striker Matt Orr has been heavily linked with a move to Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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.

A dessert of durian espuma, blackberry and jasmine by Miko Calo. 06NOV25 SCMP / Jocelyn Tam

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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Shipping containers are seen at Qingdao Port in China’s Shandong province on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

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.

The White Christmas Street Fair, held by Swire Properties, ran from December 11 to 14. Photo: Dickson Lee

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.

The West Kowloon Court building in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

Hong Kong’s Hung Shui Kiu industrial park will leverage its location to focus on advanced manufacturing. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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.

Since its launch, Manus has generated industry buzz for its capabilities as well as its limited and highly sought-after invitation codes. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

What’s your luck like in 2026, the Fire Horse year? Illustration: SCMP Graphics

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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China is turning the fossil energy resource into nylon, spurring on its economy with the manufacture of sportswear and other popular fashion items. Photo: Xinhua

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.

An excavator operator in China has painted her digger bright pink with Hello Kitty decorations, making it stand out on the construction site. Photo: Douyin

Hong Kong

Gallery | In pictures: last days at Hong Kong’s Sun Nga Shing Umbrella Repair Shop

Sun Nga Shing, a 183-year-old family-run shop in Sham Shui Po, is closing at the end of this month as its owner, Henry Yau Yiu-wai, prepares to retire. Photo: Karma Lo
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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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A supporter’s T-shirt bears an image of Najib Razak during his 1MDB trial in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Friday. Photo: AFP

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.

The Long San Tong Khoo Kongsi clanhouse in Penang. Photo: Ushar Daniele

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.

The Huawei booth at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. Photo: AFP

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.

Zhipu AI is moving closer to becoming the first large language model developer listed in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

Dried abalone in golden premium chicken broth at Yong Fu, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout