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An oil tanker is seized by US forces, the Pentagon says, in footage released on Tuesday. Photo: US Department of Defence via Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean

US boards third Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean

The US military says it tracked the vessel from the Caribbean Sea, as it sought to escape pursuit.

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United States

NYPD investigating after officers hit with snowballs: ‘criminal behaviour’

China-EU relations

EU too slow to act as China rewrites global trade rules, trade chief Sefcovic warns

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How China’s 5-year energy plan could change the way it powers its economy

Beijing will prioritise energy security through large-scale projects and greater regional self-reliance, as risks mount at home and overseas.

A worker produces solar modules at a solar energy technology company in Huaian, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, on December 17, 2025. Photo: AFP

China’s Geely bets on longer-range, faster-charging tech over fresh EV price war

‘We promise to compete based on technology, quality, brand, service and corporate ethics,’ Geely Auto CEO says.

Can Cadbury chocolate-fed Wagyu outshine Japan’s finest beef?

Raising cattle on confectionery might sound crazy, but to Australian Wagyu producer Mayura Station, it’s ingenious and makes a difference.

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Thailand’s captive tiger industry faces backlash after 72 big cats die

‘By the time we realised they were sick, it was too late,’ said an official, as welfare groups decry a life of misery and confinement.

A tiger chained to be photographed by tourists is seen at a tiger park in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: AFP

Malaysia’s biggest state wants its energy wealth back – and it’s going to court

Sarawak state is challenging oil giant Petronas’ dominance in the highest court, in a test for the prime minister’s unity coalition.

Sabah quake strongest to hit Malaysia in 11 years: Met Department

The 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sabah on Monday is stronger than the one that killed 18 people in Ranau in 2015.

World-leading EV motor expert joins Hong Kong PolyU after 38 years in Britain

Permanent magnets scientist Zhu Ziqiang is continuing his globally renowned research in his new role.

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Zhu Ziqiang, who has joined Hong Kong Polytechnic University as chair professor of electrical machines and control systems. Photo: Handout

Crowds at campsites ‘not out of control’: Hong Kong conservation authorities

Visitor flows at Sai Kung’s country parks over Lunar New Year ‘within expectations’, with no serious environmental damage amid 32 enforcement cases.

Greenpeace recorded 585 tents in two Sai Kung campsites – Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan – last Wednesday, which significantly exceeded the recommended capacity of 50 tents per site. Photo: Greenpeace

Why global banks are betting on a double-digit surge in Hong Kong home prices

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs join Morgan Stanley in lifting their market outlook to double digits, as price gains outpace previous expectations.

Editorial | Buy-back plan offers Hong Kong’s fire-hit homeowners a fresh start

Generous pricing and a flat-exchange pledge make this settlement package a swift and practical solution for affected households.

Nearly all advanced nations are part of a defence pact. Will China try to join?

International regime controls defence tech exports but a push for self-reliance has seen Chinese weaponry surpass that of Western nations.

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‘China shock’ hangs over German leader Merz’s first visit to Beijing

Chancellor must strike a balance between those wanting a toned-down Brussels trade policy and those backing tougher action against Beijing.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to depart for his first official trip to China, with scheduled stops in Beijing and Hangzhou. Photo: AP

Opinion | Germany’s outreach to China signals a reckoning, rather than a shift

The German chancellor realises that while China poses a long-term economic challenge, the United States is currently the more disruptive partner.

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Boom or bust? China’s Lunar New Year spending data is in – here is what we know

Initial figures show record travel, shifting spending patterns and a weak box office.

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Low-cost models dominate China EV sales, surpassing Tesla and BYD

Geely’s and Wuling’s sub-100,000 yuan battery EVs ranked first and second in mainland China last year, each selling over 400,000 units.

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Geely’s Xingyuan was the top-selling EV on the mainland last year. Photo: Weibo

New Dutch government under centrist Jetten takes power

Jetten pulled off a stunning election win in October to dethrone the far-right party led by firebrand politician Geert Wilders.

How Amanda Cheung is mixing charity, cocktails and Hong Kong heritage

The community-minded creative on championing Hong Kong culture through F&B and family legacy – particularly her charity work with the First Initiative Foundation (FIF).

Smells like popcorn: Chinese scientists’ gene-edited tomato offers aroma tweak

By silencing two genes with CRISPR/Cas9 tool, Chinese team creates a tomato with a surprisingly sweet scent.

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China produces more than a third of the world’s tomatoes. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong fire victims to keep receiving HK$150,000 annual aid until rehoused

If the exchange flat is not ready for 2½ years, the annual subsidy will continue until they move in, an official says.

The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives and displaced about 5,000 when it swept the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last November. Photo: Eugene Lee

China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption

Chinese insurers are turning to AI as the technology cuts labour costs and enhances pricing accuracy.

Hong Kong home sales head for 22-year high as developers test price resilience

Deep discounts that were offered by developers to reduce unsold inventory may be a thing of the past, analysts say.

Video | Is ‘family’ becoming a legal shield for rape in China?

More troubling concerns surface in a high-profile case involving a man who fathered children with a mentally ill woman, lawyers say.

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‘Brutal terrorist act’: twin blasts rock western Ukrainian city

A police officer was killed, 25 other people were wounded in bomb explosions in Lviv.

The aftermath of an explosion that rocked a shop in Lviv on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Blizzard blast: New York City battens down for major winter storm

Mayor shuts down traffic network as millions brace for ‘extremely treacherous’ conditions.

5 dogs found poisoned to death in Hong Kong’s New Territories in single week

String of cases recorded in Lok Ma Chau, with carcass of ‘Glue’ found floating in mangroves on Sunday.

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Climate Change & Sustainability
The latest news on climate change and sustainability, including the environment, environmental sustainability, ecology and ecosystems. Also covers news on rising sea levels, polar ice caps, global warming, weather patterns, flooding, drought, carbon offsetting and emissions, plus green living and initiatives.