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Chinese man flaunts cash online; envious ex-colleague poses as woman, steals US$10,500
Robber with previous knowledge of victim’s home dons short skirt, long black wig, stockings; flees to casino with loot.
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First contact: in quest for moon water, Chinese team flags risk in touching ice
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7 years’ jail for Singaporean who sexually assaulted jobseeker after dinner
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Malaysian road rage video goes viral, Pakistan’s arms deals: 7 Asia highlights
From visa suspensions to Pakistan’s arms deal, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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Lifestyle & Culture
‘Indecent’ aerobics: viral Zumba video triggers police probe in Malaysia
Headscarf-wearing instructors ignited a social media firestorm and religious backlash after being filmed performing in clothing considered skimpy.
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Diplomacy
Don’t expect Greenland crisis to realign EU with China, former US diplomat says
HKU seminar hears that the core task for Brussels is to navigate US-China rivalry while seeking a balance between the two.
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Law and Crime
Ex-Hong Kong logistics head loses award, 3 staff face action in water scandal
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says staff failed to perform duties, lacked awareness, judgment and analytical ability to identify issues.
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The bottled water scandal began brewing in June last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Business
Labubu maker Pop Mart surges 10% on buy-back in show of confidence
Repurchase signals management’s confidence and healthy balance sheet, analysts say, though stock remains 42 per cent below last year’s peak.
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Politics
Bangladeshi student leaders ousted Hasina. Now their political future is unsure
The party born of protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina now finds itself overshadowed by a resurgent Jamaat-e-Islami.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong to feel colder than 11 degrees Celsius overnight due to high humidity
Observatory says mercury will drop to about 16 degrees in urban areas on Tuesday evening as part of second cold spell to hit Hong Kong this year.
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China Economy
Shanghai unveils road map to rival world cities in finance, tech and innovation
Economic powerhouse has sights set on AI, advanced manufacturing and global financial services, reflecting a national 5-year plan’s first explicit financial-centre directive.
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A view of the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai’s Pudong district is seen through an installation on October 27. The city has its sights set on financial and developmental advancements in the coming years. Photo: AFP
Law and Crime
Hong Kong set to receive long-awaited inquest verdict on 2012 Lamma ferry crash
Coroner’s Court set to deliver verdict on ferry disaster that claimed the lives of 39 people more than a decade ago.
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Russia & Central Asia
Record snow in Russia’s far east blocks building entrances, buries cars
With over five metres of snow since December, Kamchatka residents are forced to carve tunnels to reach their front doors.
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Society
Hong Kong charity set to help ethnic minority youth become sports coaches
Treats’ ‘EM-SPARK’ project will train 30 ethnic minority youngsters aged 15 to 18 to coach 3,504 mainstream primary school students and community members.
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Economics
Singapore’s retail ownership data sparks debate about foreign chains’ influence
Some observers warn that public perception could be warped since popular foreign chains in places with high footfall may be more visible.
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Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping belt. Photo: Singapore Tourism Board
Southeast Asia
2 Chinese workers in Malaysia face US$392,000 tax bills after employer fraud
The victims’ employer allegedly inflated their salaries to reduce the company’s tax liability, sparking calls for action.
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Europe
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham says ‘I do not want to reconcile with my family’
Oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham takes to social media to dish on feud with his celebrity parents.
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Banking & Finance
Xi’s appointments underscore his policy priorities as economy slows
China’s government promoted Yi Huiman, the chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to head of the securities regulator to help steer the stock market toward an avenue for fundraising.
30 Jan 2019 - 9:54AM
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, visits a farm in Jiansanjiang in northeastern China's Heilongjiang province on September 25, 2018. Xi was on an inspection tour of the region as China has slapped tariffs on US agricultural imports and looked to increase farming self-sufficiency amid a growing trade war with the United States. Photo: Xinhua
Companies
Son of Hong Kong's ‘Superman’ tycoon reinvests in home town
Analysts say Victor Li, who has been frustrated by his attempts to acquire overseas assets because of protectionism, trade disputes and rising interest rates, has once again started looking at Hong Kong’s property market for reasonable returns on its investments.
3 Apr 2019 - 9:47AM
Companies
Sun Hung Kai pays US$1.43 billion for fourth Kai Tak runway plot
23 Jan 2019 - 11:31PM
Companies
China pharma has a bitter pill to swallow: R&D
Beijing wants cheaper, better drugs. That’s pressuring drug makers to innovate as generics become more competitive.
19 Jan 2019 - 12:40PM
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