From China keeping its distance from a growing Russia-North Korea alignment to Singapore’s major stories of 2023, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Alex Kwong, father Kwong Kau and brother Anthony Kwong to go on trial next year at the earliest charged with murder of socialite Abby Choi.

Choi’s former spouse Alex Kwong, ex-brother-in-law Anthony Kwong and ex-father-in-law Kwong Kau to be tried before High Court over model’s murder, dismemberment.

Housing chief Rosanna Law says public sector households exposed as property owners after checks on 57,000 people in 25,000 homes.

But prosecutor says government chemists need more time than usual to examine so many pieces of DNA evidence.

White seven-seater car and several items were taken to house where more than 10 officers and three forensic evidence officers carried out tests.

Jenny Li Sui-heung, 63, will stay behind bars after losing her third bid for bail, with judge saying she saw no reason to release defendant.

‘This pain of loss will be engraved in my heart indefinitely,’ writes Cheung Yin-fa on social media platform Douyin.

Remains of 28-year-old to be brought to Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island for cremation.

Memorial hall for the service extensively decorated in pink, said to be Abby Choi’s favourite colour.

Late model’s partner Chris Tam tells Post online rumours and accusations about charity’s finances have left them feeling ‘powerless and disappointed’.

Grieving partner recalls how they met, while close friends reveal model built wealth as a savvy investor, particularly in parking spaces and luxury items.

Force reveals bloodstained electric saw and meat cleaver measuring found in grassy area 20 metres away.

Judge denies Jenny Li’s second bail application after hearing counsel’s submission.

Family of deceased believed to have opted for 3D printing to restore body parts, with one industry expert saying full recreation could cost at least HK$100,000.

The funeral is being arranged after Choi’s family collected the slain 28-year-old social media influencer’s remains last month.

Possible new charge for Alex Kwong linked to seven counts of theft involving alleged stealing of items between May 2013 and January 2015.

Initial DNA examinations conclude bloodstains inside car of Choi’s former brother-in-law Anthony Kwong belong to slain model.

Housing Authority’s Cleresa Wong said after meeting of subsidised housing committee that officials were united over need for change.

Public housing tenants who already own a property to be banned from buying subsidised homes, source says.

Properties with links to murder, suicide and tragedy can also impact prices of neighbouring flats, as grisly reputations hard to forget.

Housing chief pledges to review eligibility rules under Home Ownership Scheme to close loophole that allows wealthy public housing tenants to buy subsidised flats.

Seven suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the murder of Choi.

Around 40 people, including members of Tai Po Rural Committee, gather to observe rituals to pacify slain socialite’s soul and offer comfort to one another.

Irene Pun appears in Kowloon City Court to face charge of assisting offender with intent to impede his apprehension or prosecution.