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Hongkongers in UAE urge rethink of home city’s 120-day quarantine for cats, dogs

Pet owners call on authorities to relax ‘excessive’ quarantine rules for Dubai, saying requirement makes returning to Hong Kong unfeasible.

Singapore

‘Super-aged’ Singapore’s secret to growing old well? Stay busy

Art

Your ultimate guide to Hong Kong art week: fairs, exhibitions, radical pop-ups

World Athletics awards indoor championships to India in 2028, Kazakhstan in 2030

President Sebastian Coe justified the choices for the global 3-day competition as an opportunity to ‘get more than a toehold’ in important markets.

The world indoor championships attracts some of the globe’s biggest names to compete across various disciplines like the 3,000m. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Hong Kong’s border tourism push must not put Mai Po at risk

Any plan to open up the Frontier Closed Area requires a science-based approach and rigorous assessment of the impact on the nature reserve.

Orman makes strong case for Derby outsider: ‘the extra distance will suit him’

Australian jockey warns punters not to underestimate Me Tsui’s consistent galloper in HK$26 million feature.

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Gulf’s decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by war

Since February, dozens of events due to be held have been cancelled or postponed, including football’s ‘Finalissima’, grands prix, MotoGP.

Gulf countries like Bahrain have invested vast sums of money in bringing global sporting events to their shores. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia wanted 43 million tourists this year. Then the Iran war happened

Malaysia’s reliance on Gulf hubs is exposed as long-haul fares soar, but 21 million annual arrivals from Singapore offer a buffer.

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Hong Kong artist inspired by swimming pools invites you to slow down

Chan Wai-lap’s two new works, at Art Basel Hong Kong and Oi! in North Point, encourage visitors to dally and find a sense of solace.

Editorial | More transparency needed on fees and data for 24-hour gym memberships

As digital footprints expand, operators must be upfront with customers, who should also pause to read the fine print.

People work out in the Anytime Fitness gym at the Choi Wan Estate in Wong Tai Sin on March 16. Photo: Dickson Lee

Opinion | F1 could be Hong Kong’s fast lane for economic reinvention

Hong Kong can leverage F1 as a catalyst for branding, industry upgrading and global influence.

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Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton waves to the fans after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15. Photo: AFP

Trump threatens to put ICE agents in US airports amid TSA funding clash

Air travel has faced major disruptions as safety officers call in sick while missing pay cheques over a partial US government shutdown.

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Mother arrested after son, 12, told police she beat him with a rattan cane

Woman, 41, arrested at flat in Wong Tai Sin while boy taken to hospital for treatment.

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey misses out on main final at China Open

China’s Tang Qianting continued her outstanding form to win the 100m breaststroke, while Pan Zhanle claimed bronze in the 100m freestyle.

Siobhan Haughey missed out on the women’s 100m breaststroke A final at the China Open. Photo: Xinhua

SCMP Best Bets: Circuit Champion can show his quality at Sha Tin

SCMP Best Bets: Circuit Champion can show his quality at Sha Tin

Plan for full taxi access to Discovery Bay sparks anger among residents

More than 1,100 people sign petition calling for greater public consultation.

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A quick guide to sake, traditional Japanese drink that’s as nuanced as wine

Junmai, honjozo, ginjo, daiginjo – find out how sakes are classed, their best food pairings and more with these useful facts.

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In their words: Hilary Tsui on her favourite moments in fashion in Hong Kong

The former actress on Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel couture show, home-grown labels Lau Hei and Yat Pit, and style icons Maggie Cheung and Edison Chen.

Hilary Tsui at her multi-brand boutique Her in 2023. Photo: May Tse

Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed

Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says.

‘Most beautiful’ cloister in Rome hides a dramatic and dark past

Two popes were elected, and Galileo interrogated by the Roman Inquisition, behind the walls of this Roman cloister, steps from the Pantheon.

Veteran activist warns of ‘shrinking space’ for green advocacy in Hong Kong

Edwin Lau, The Green Earth founder, looks back at triumphs and setbacks of his 36-year career after resigning from director role last August.

Green Earth founder Edwin Lau says Hongkongers are living at the expense of next generations. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong’s Oscar Coggins’ World Cup effort sends message to Asian Games rivals

City athlete comes home 15th out of 56 starters in loaded Hainan Island field, as Robin Elg makes encouraging return to competition.

Oscar Coggins, here in action during last year’s National Games relay, delivered an “outstanding” display on Hainan Island. Photo: Eugene Lee

Labubu, Blackpink’s Jennie draw thousands to ComplexCon in Hong Kong

‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says.

Chan launches two-pronged attack in first Derby crack with Grove and Gabriel

Owner fires double assault on the city’s most coveted race on Sunday at Sha Tin.

Himalayan glacial loss threatens 2 billion as Asia’s ‘water tower’ shrinks

Conflicts, such as the Iran war, are diverting global attention away from the ecological crisis, scientists warn.

Nepal’s Mera Glacier is among the handful of glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region that meets the World Glacier Monitoring Service’s benchmark standards. Photo: Patrick Wagnon/ICIMOD

Chinese pancakes trace back 5,000 years, references in ancient paintings, poems

Folk legend has it that the morning delicacy first appeared when a primordial goddess melted stones in a riverbed to ‘patch up the sky’.

The origins of the Chinese pancake trace back more than 5,000 years, with references to cooking and consuming them appearing in numerous ancient paintings and poems. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com

Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong, March 22-28

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants brings big name chefs to town, edible art comes to Central, and Hong Kong Ballet channels 80s pop.

Newnham hopes Invincible Ibis can take his ‘one chance’ at immortality in Derby

The top trainer came within a short head of glory 12 months ago with My Wish and his chance this year has drawn stall three.

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