In a Trump 2.0 trade war against China, Vietnam stands to benefit again
[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025
With its growing hi-tech manufacturing and US partnership in trade and security, Vietnam will be a critical beneficiary of the economic fallout.
In Chinese newspapers
Singapore defends ‘appropriate’ interception of Indonesian fishing boats due to incursions
The Singapore coastguard had observed the Indonesian fishing vessels repeatedly entering and exiting the city (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Shock as China vice-principal’s affair with ex pupil exposed amid US$96,000 loan row
Public outcry forces education authorities re-assign school chief over her five-year ‘sexual’ affair with ex-pupil (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025
Man arrested for supplying drugs to One Direction singer Liam Payne, say Argentine police
Braian Paiz, accused of having supplied cocaine to Payne, is one of 5 people indicted over death of the 31-year-old (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Reading the tea leaves: a volatile year ahead for China’s market amid policy uncertainty
After a forgettable year, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Goldman Sachs and others make their predictions for Chinese equities (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025
Hong Kong to launch waiting list for appointments at public dental clinics
Waiting list to be added to online booking system after more than quarter of people who booked service did not show (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Quiet on set: China’s film industry fights for relevance in changing media landscape
With lower ticket sales and fierce competition from online entertainment, China’s film industry faces demotion in (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025
Cathay apologises over 54-hour delay to flight going from Toronto to Hong Kong
Flight was diverted to Iceland so passenger could receive urgent medical help, and returned to Toronto due to crew (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Mike Johnson elected speaker of US House as Trump’s Republicans unite behind him
Johnson, who won re-election with the minimum 218 votes, sought to build close ties with Trump, who endorsed him (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
‘Miracle’ Zimbabwe boy, 7, wanders for 5 days through animal-filled national park
Tinashe Farawo roamed through Matusadona Park where wild animals – including lions, elephants and rhinos – live.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Hong Kong lawmakers push for deeper cuts to Tai Lam Tunnel tolls
Transport authorities last month proposed time-varying fees for the route linking Yuen Long with western Tsuen Wan.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
High-heeled China son struts stuff like supermodel to raise cash for mum’s cancer treatment
Fun-loving live streamer becomes beating heart of traditional rural township, wins huge online following by (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025