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Asian-American mother challenges tough Chinese traditions for new mums

Clarissa Wei’s cookbook ‘Sitting the Month’ puts a modern spin on the traditional Chinese foods typically given to post-partum mothers.

Clarissa Wei is the author of “Sitting the Month”, a cookbook that aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding the ancient Chinese tradition of “zuo yue zi” so new mums can recover after childbirth with confidence. Photo: Whynot

Australasia

Why Australia’s most Instagrammed street is becoming unliveable

‘It’s nice to see people enjoying it, but really, it’s just getting a bit too much,’ a resident says as visitors descend on Gerringong.

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Tourists visit Australia’s “most beautiful” street in Gerringong, near Sydney, on Monday. Photo: AFP

Economics

What’s behind Japan’s novel move to share Mogami warship design with India?

Tokyo has offered to give Delhi the plans to its US$500-million Mogami-class ship so that it can be built in India using Japanese materials.

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A Mogami-class stealth frigate JS Mikuma anchors at the Japan Self-Defence Forces’ naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture, on September 5, 2025. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Crisis surge or lasting shift? China’s solar exports double in a month

Countries respond to massive economic pain with accelerating demand for Chinese PV products but will they maintain the pace?

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The US-Israel war on Iran has disrupted energy supplies and hastened the adoption of solar technology, with China leading the field. Photo: AFP

Society

2 Hongkongers penalised as new public vaping ban takes effect

‘We will issue penalty tickets without warning, and step up publicity in high-traffic areas such as business districts,’ Dr Manny Lam says.

A man (in orange t-shirt) has been penalised for vaping in Admiralty. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Law and Crime

Tai Po probe: URA’s lack of price checks enabled ‘unscrupulous consultants’

Urban Renewal Authority generally aware of bid-rigging in the building sector but did not intervene by assessing reasonableness of individual bids.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse

Southeast Asia

Malaysia seeks return of elephants as Japan climate, welfare concerns grow

One of the pachyderms reportedly suffered a damaged tusk at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka.

The three Malaysian elephants were sent to Osaka’s Tennoji Zoo last month. Photo: Facebook/mazlanzonan

Society

Elderly man drowns during morning swim at Hong Kong’s Lung Mei Beach

Man was taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po, where he was pronounced dead.

An elderly man drowned while swimming at Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po on Thursday morning. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong tour groups to mainland China surge by up to 40% for Labour Day break

Industry leaders say slight increases in fuel surcharges for flights to Asian destinations ‘not the main driver’ behind Hongkongers heading to mainland.

Short trips to nearby cities that can be reached by high-speed rail are proving popular. Photo: May Tse

United States & Canada

Chainsaws and a paddling pool: gruesome details alleged in D4vd case

Prosecutors say R&B singer killed 14-year-old girl to stop her from exposing their relationship and ruining his career.

Journalists take pictures of a booking photo of David Burke, known as D4vd. Photo: AP
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Southeast Asia

French teen facing jail over straw licking stunt allowed to leave Singapore

Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien gets permission to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for an internship.

French teenager Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien (centre) leaves the State Courts in Singapore on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Asia

Video | Robots to join human baggage handlers in Japan

The 2-year trial run will test the effectiveness of using humanoid robots to help with ground crew duties at airports.

A humanoid robot pushes a cargo container during a media demonstration at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. Japan Airlines will test the use of such robots at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo NO USE JAPAN
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Politics

Can Philippines’ new anti-Pogo playbook rein in fast-moving scam hubs?

The new inter-agency rules aim to give investigators a framework tailored to Pogo-linked crime and support a coordinated response.

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A closed Philippine online gaming operator (Pogo) hub inside the former Island Cove resort in Kawit, Cavite province in December 2024. Photo: AFP

Science

Oxford AI star Song Yuhang returns to China, but why did he leave chip start-up?

Talented young scientist’s links with Beihang University raised in recent article but questions remained unanswered.

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AI pioneer Song Yuhang has joined Nanjing University’s School of Artificial Intelligence. Photo: Handout

Big Tech

Ant International serves 150m merchants, 2b consumers, bets on AI commerce

Company says it is seeking to broaden its market reach in Asia, Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Ant International’s logo displayed on a smartphone screen. Illustration: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
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Law and Crime

Legal Tales | Should the law treat autonomous AI ‘agents’ as legal persons?

As AI agents can now make decisions and act independently, the law should start treating them – not their creators or users – as legal persons.

OpenClaw, developed by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger, was acquired by OpenAI in February this year. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its 5-year plan

The ‘small government’ era is over. Hong Kong must proactively serve as a super value-adder connecting China and the world.

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The Victoria Harbour waterfront in Hong Kong. The city must make full use of its institutional strengths in this increasingly fragmented environment. Photo: Reuters

Australasia

India overtakes England to become Australia’s largest migrant group

The third-largest cohort comprises those born in China, at 732,000, followed by 638,000 from New Zealand.

Sydney’s skyline. Immigration has become a political flashpoint in Australia as the country grapples with its worst housing shortage in a generation. Photo: Getty Images

World

Video | Why Malaysian-Indians are less likely to be scammed

Arrested scammers told police in Penang that Malaysian-Indians were toughest to deceive.

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China Economy

China braces for record Labour Day travel surge as tourism demand remains robust

China expects to handle a record 304 million cross-regional trips per day over the holiday, as the government focuses on boosting consumption.

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China is expecting to see a record surge in cross-regional travel over the coming Labour Day holiday. Photo: Shutterstock
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China Personalities

Video game-loving China monk says hobby and religion have similar life purposes

Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted.

A senior monk in China has attracted attention because of his passion for playing video games. He defends this hobby, claiming it allows him to connect with others. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Diplomacy

Trump, Putin talk Iran and Ukraine, US energy exports up: what happened overnight

The two conflicts could end on a ‘similar timetable’ US President Donald Trump has said.

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While the world remains mired in a fuel crisis with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the US is expanding its energy footprint abroad. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?

Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.

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China EVs

Geely joins Chery, BYD in profit slide as China car sales plunge

Three most profitable carmakers last year all report double-digit profit declines, but rosier export forecast improves outlook.

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People view a Geely vehicle in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua

Food & Drink

On the Menu | It is sweet how Chinese desserts are having their moment again

Dubai chocolate, croffles and matcha tarts are temporary, while Chinese sweet soups – known as tongsui in Cantonese – are forever.

Dessert classics at Kai Kai Dessert in Hong Kong. Chinese dessert soups like these are regaining popularity. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Economics

Brics to push for intra-currency payments as ‘immunity’ against Western clout

New Delhi has to be wary of any move to challenge the US dollar as it seeks to sign an interim trade deal with Washington, analysts say.

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Leaders from Brics members and partner countries gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 7, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Other Sport

Iranian climber to stay for China world meet, thanks to kindness of strangers

After arduous trek to Asian championships in Meishan, Ali Salimian will be able to compete in another meet after help from climbers, gyms.

Iranian climber Ali Salimian competing at the Asian Championships in Meishan, Sichuan, in early April. Photo: Handout

Food & Drink

Le Le redefines Vietnamese fine dining in Hong Kong with Saigon soul food

Discover Hong Kong’s Le Le: progressive Vietnamese fine dining rooted in Elizabeth Chu’s Saigon childhood memories, Michelin-starred innovation and bold culinary storytelling.

Elizabeth Chu, chairwoman of ZS Hospitality. Photo: Alexander Mak

Jewellery

How jewellery pieces get starring roles in films like The Devil Wears Prada 2

Expert Kathryn Vanderveen explains how jewels in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, for instance, go beyond marketing to become a form of storytelling.

On the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2: Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) wears jewellery by Jemma Wynne and Marlo Laz, while Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) sports pieces by Briony Raymond. Photo: Handout

Europe

Trump may cut US troops in Germany after ‘humiliating’ Iran comment

The German chancellor has drawn the US president’s ire with his remarks about Tehran besting Washington at the negotiating table.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Saturday. Photo: AFP