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New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery
Developer steps back from consolidating three commercial sites as high costs and patchy demand weigh on redevelopment decisions.
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Entertainment
Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh’s animations
Taiwanese director Hsieh reflects on the strength of women, preferring hand-drawn animation over AI, and using violence in film.
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Transport
40,000 taxi drivers sign up for e-payment systems as new rules come into force
Widespread coverage is good news ahead of coming holiday for mainland visitors who have solely been using e-wallets for years.
40 minutes ago
Tech Trends
OpenClaw deepens China footprint through native Tencent, ByteDance integrations
Tencent is actively seeking cooperation with OpenClaw as it moves to capitalise on the agent’s popularity to win over domestic users.
41 minutes ago
Military
PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation
Type 96A main battle tanks from Eastern Theatre Command now have APS to counter drones and anti-tank missiles, according to state media.
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Society
Hong Kong to impose 2‑tier penalty for carrying vapes in public from April 30
People carrying small number of e-cigarettes face HK$3,000 penalty, those with larger quantities risk maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail.
1 hour ago
Lifestyle & Culture
Bali rocked by spate of murder cases – is Indonesian island more dangerous now?
The cases allegedly involving foreign suspects have spurred concerns that gang disputes have moved from other countries to the island.
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China Business
China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand
Carmakers report strong month-on-month gains as policy support and new financing schemes lift buyer sentiment.
2 hours ago
Celebrities
Meet Logan Marshall-Green, who plays Cal on Yellowstone spin-off Marshals
Before working with Taylor Sheridan, Marshall-Green appeared on Law & order, The O.C. and Sex and the City spin-off And Just Like That … – but theatre is his first love.
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Trending in China
China youth flock to TCM bars for ‘prescription cocktails’ amid ‘punk wellness’ trend
Younger generation embrace notion of ‘wrecking yourself while saving yourself’ by drinking concoctions of booze and herbs.
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Racing
Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup
The three winners of this year’s Classic Series are in line for a rematch on Hong Kong’s second-biggest race day.
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Motorsport
China motorcycle brand ZXMOTO enjoys surge in popularity after historic win
The on-track success translated into immediate commercial gains and generated online buzz for the company and its founder, Zhang Xue.
2 hours ago
Entertainment
‘Like a TikTok trend’: how micro dramas leave big studios in their dust
The head of a Chinese micro drama company shares how studios behind short-form shows for phones use data to keep viewers hooked.
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Diplomacy
Why China and Vietnam are shifting from confrontation to calm in South China Sea
Disagreements continue, but the two sides are showing notable restraint in contrast with Beijing’s fierce exchanges with Manila.
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US
Trump sends crude surging as Iran speech fails to allay war concerns
Oil prices shot up and stocks fell as US President Donald Trump failed to set a clear end date for the war on Iran during his address to the nation.
3 hours ago
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Middle East
Surging ‘Jewish terrorism’ in West Bank condemned but goes unpunished
Tel Aviv-based INSS reports an increase in settler attacks since the start of the Iran war, along with a rise in ‘the severity of the acts’.
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SCMP Originals
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Can China overtake Nasa in the race to the moon?
As Artemis II heads for lunar orbit, Nasa’s moon landing delays have given Beijing a window to close the gap.
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Society
Discovery Bay resident files ombudsman complaint over plan for full taxi access
Petition to Transport Department signed by 1,700 calls for proper public consultation on plan to allow unrestricted taxi access in seaside neighbourhood.
3 hours ago
People
Malaysian minister steps in with aid for family of drink-driving victim
Amirul Hafiz Omar was on his way to buy his son a mathematics book when a car allegedly driven at high speed rammed his motorcycle.
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Asia Opinion
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Asian central banks largely powerless in face of Iran war energy shock
Central banks cannot pump oil into the global economy in the same way they can flood the financial system with liquidity.
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In pictures: HKwalls Street Art Festival takes over Central, Western districts
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China Economy
‘False proposition’: state media hits ‘China shock’ as cover for Western anxiety
The state-run Economic Daily says the real problem with the global economy is not China’s strong exports, but rising protectionism.
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Russia & Central Asia
Russia is luring students with large financial packages to join drone units
Students are being offered attractive packages to sign up, with the prospect of ending their contracts after one year.
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China Economy
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Iran war to test China’s self-reliance, Goldman Sachs economist says
Andrew Tilton, Goldman’s chief Asia-Pacific economist, on Iran conflict’s impacts, why exports continue to drive China’s growth and an end to its housing slump.
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Tech
Countdown starts for Chinese rocket maker CAS Space’s Shanghai listing
China’s commercial rocket champion plans to raise US$600 million on the Star Market after its listing application is accepted.
4 hours ago
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Football
Top ticket price for World Cup final up from US$8,680 to US$10,990 as sales reopen
The global tournament uses dynamic pricing for ticket sales, and its ticketing site often took hours to enter as latest sales phase opened.
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Asia
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Macron and Takaichi do the ‘Kamehameha’
The two leaders struck a ‘Kamehameha’ pose from the popular Dragon Ball anime series.
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Special Reports
How Hong Kong schools are transforming to mirror university-style spaces
A wave of new and refurbished international school campuses is aiming to help students prepare for seamless tertiary transitions.
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Racing
Purton gears up for Australian Group Ones ahead of Ka Ying Rising on Monday
The champion jockey pairs up with Giga Kick and Evaporate at Randwick before the world’s best sprinter returns at Sha Tin.
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History of Hong Kong’s triads, new midlife career trend: 5 Lifestyle highlights
From tracing origins of Hong Kong’s triads to career pivots for midlife professionals, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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