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Law and Crime
Hong Kong reports 99% participation of young 2019 protest convicts in rehab project
Security Bureau says nearly all young protest offenders have taken part in Project PATH, with a recidivism rate of just 0.2 per cent.
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Politics
Macau finance minister steps down for ‘personal reasons’
Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai thanks Tai Kin-ip for his hard work and temporarily assumes duties until a new candidate is appointed.
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IPO Quote Profile
Sigenergy jumps 83% in Hong Kong debut on rising energy storage demand
The Shanghai-based firm’s shares opened at HK$581, versus its offer price of HK$324.20 after it raised US$560 million from its IPO.
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Diplomacy
China’s Wang Yi calls on Iran to ensure freedom and safe passage through strait
In phone call with Iran’s top envoy, China’s foreign minister says situation is at ‘critical stage of transition between conflict and peace’.
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Economics
Petrol patrol: Malaysia sends police to guard border stations as fuel leaks rise
Malaysia is trying to prevent its heavily subsidised petrol and diesel from being siphoned across land and sea borders as the global energy crisis bites.
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Food & Drink
Want an authentic farm-to-table experience in Hong Kong? Here’s one
A weekend event in rural Hong Kong teaches guests the true meaning of sustainability through mindful activities and delicious seasonal food.
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Other Sport
Switzerland fire ice hockey coach who entered China on false Covid-19 vaccine certificate
Patrick Fischer admitted he made a ‘serious mistake’ travelling to Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics using fake paperwork.
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Middle East
Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday
A potential Lebanon ceasefire is seen as a critical condition for US-Iran peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Markets
Mark Mobius, pioneering investor in China, dies at 89
‘Father of emerging markets’ was among the first fund managers to champion investments in Hong Kong and mainland China.
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Science
Beijing tried to reduce desertification. Now it battles ‘snowstorm’ of allergens
City officials and university scientists are teaming up to tackle the annual spring arrival of allergy-inducing catkins.
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Tech
ASML boosts 2026 sales forecast despite shrinking China sales
The Dutch chipmaker expects annual net sales of €36 billion (US$42.5 billion) to €40 billion after releasing its first-quarter results.
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Southeast Asia
Residents on Indonesia’s Bali burn trash after landfill ban on organic waste
Near-capacity Suwung landfill stopped taking organic waste, which makes up about two-thirds of all rubbish in Bali, from April 1.
3 hours ago
Middle East
Jailed Iranian Nobel winner ‘critical’ after heart attack
Supporters say the life of 2023 peace laureate Narges Mohammadi is at ‘immediate and irreparable risk’ in an Iranian prison.
3 hours ago
Society
Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of 3 family members, domestic helper
Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.
3 hours ago
Economic Indicators
China beats expectations with 5% growth in first GDP release since Iran war
‘Stronger than expected’ growth figure indicates minimal impact from the conflict and a low likelihood for near-term stimulus, analysts said.
4 hours ago
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Watches
Style Edit: Breguet’s Tradition collection puts the movement on show
The most beautiful part of a watch may be the one you weren’t supposed to see – as the Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7037 and Tradition GMT 7067 prove.
4 hours ago
Australasia
Huge blaze at Australian refinery threatens petrol supply amid global oil crisis
The Geelong plant is one of only two operating oil refineries in Australia and supplies 10 per cent of the country’s total demand.
4 hours ago
Hong Kong Opinion
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How the law protects when a parent abducts their child across borders
Hong Kong is a signatory to a law that enables children to be returned to their habitual residence, and the local court to make a determination.
4 hours ago
Economics
Desperate times, drastic measures? Filipinos call for fuel caps as crisis bites
The Philippines is one of the worst hit by the oil crisis, but its deregulation law prevents the government from capping fuel prices.
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China Opinion
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By voicing their needs, Chinese women are normalising them
In films and on social media, women in China are openly advocating for themselves and fighting taboos around women’s health.
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Europe
BBC to slash 2,000 jobs in biggest redundancy drive in 15 years
The British broadcaster will axe 10 per cent of its workforce as it navigates ‘financial pressures’.
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Trending in China
Why China jobseekers use dating apps for work, recruitment sites for matchmaking
Many believe a recruitment-based dating app mitigates dishonesty, serves as an effective tool for risk management.
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Diplomacy
The next frontier: China maps seabed resources as Japan races to tap rare earths
Atlas charts location, concentration and distribution patterns of dozens of elements in seabed sediments.
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Golf
LIV Golf boss tells players, staff league charging ahead ‘full throttle’
Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff.
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Food & Drink
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Hong Kong has how many rice varieties? A woman’s drive to celebrate them all
An ambitious decade-long effort to catalogue and preserve Hong Kong’s many local rice types has led to a new book and exhibition.
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HK Sevens
Aussie Howe eyes Paralympic gold in wheelchair rugby, but first a bit of sevens
Having reached top of his sport after accident left him a quadriplegic at 20, Australian Jake Howe is showing no signs of slowing down.
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Hong Kong Economy
Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?
Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.
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Politics
Japan backs a female emperor while Takaichi pushes conservative succession plan
A new poll shows most Japanese support a woman taking the throne, even as the prime minister moves to preserve male-line succession.
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Global Economy
Record-setting Canton Fair under Middle East cloud as costs hit China’s exports
Manufacturers and buyers offer on-the-ground perspectives at China’s largest trade exhibition, swapping stories and predictions amid massive turnout.
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Passions
Former Hong Kong rugby team captain reflects on the first Sevens tournament in 1976
The former England international rugby player tells Annemarie Evans about his turn as captain of the Hong Kong team at the inaugural Sevens tournament here in 1976.
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