China’s new sixth-generation jet, Hong Kong’s wealthy lose billions: SCMP’s 7 highlights
[South China Morning Post] - 01/3/2025
From China’s tribute to Jimmy Carter to Hong Kong’s wealthy losing billions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
In Chinese newspapers
Hongkongers can have string of 9 days off over Lunar New Year holiday
There are 17 public holidays in 2025 and residents can enjoy extended breaks if they take leave in between those dates.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Crimean officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol
Russian-appointed officials in Crimea announced an emergency on Saturday, as oil was detected on the shores of the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025
Hong Kong building with falling concrete failed 2020 inspection notice
Development Bureau says new offence under review in which damage to life or property could lead to HK$300,000 fine (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Malaysia turns away hundreds of Rohingya refugees after dozens landed on island
Authorities said on Saturday that they turned away two boats carrying nearly 300 people believed to be Rohingya (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025
A bleak 2025 awaits China’s 30,000 car dealers as price war piles on US$24 billion losses
Despite a 4.7 per cent rise in nationwide car sales, some 4,000 dealerships have closed due to a financial squeeze.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Alibaba deepens push into AI smart glasses with Hong Kong’s RayNeo
A new partnership will see Alibaba Cloud develop customised AI models for RayNeo products, the companies say.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s husband, found dead at Los Angeles home
The circumstances of Baena’s death remain unclear, according to investigators.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Prince William ‘saddened’ at death of former nanny’s stepson in New Orleans truck attack
Edward Pettifer was stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, nanny to William and Harry. Pettifer is final victim to be (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025
Bezos’s Blue Origin poised for first orbital launch in days
The Amazon founder is hoping his new rocket will ignite a fresh challenge to Musk’s SpaceX dominance.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to quit as coalition talks collapse
Collapse underlines difficulty of forming governments in European countries where far-right on rise but parties (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025
At least 6 killed, scores injured in Pakistan suicide bombing
Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attack. Group is behind a surge in recent attacks targeting (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025