Hong Kong lawmakers push for deeper cuts to Tai Lam Tunnel tolls
[South China Morning Post] - 01/3/2025
Transport authorities last month proposed time-varying fees for the route linking Yuen Long with western Tsuen Wan.
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Elon Musk says Nigel Farage should step down as leader of right-wing Reform UK party
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Hong Kong exchange’s IPO reforms would draw more listings, bankers say
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[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
China and Trump factor will heat up Asia-Pacific arms race, observers warn
Record defence budgets from Japan and the Philippines come as tensions with China grow and incoming US leader urges (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Could China’s newest amphibious warship, the Type 076, be in service next year?
Former military professor says the vessel could be less than two years away from commissioning.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Japanese dad quits job to honour late daughter’s memory by opening café with family
57-year-old father leaves job for life to learn baking, pastry skills at culinary school, says move helps family (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
US TikTok creators left in limbo awaiting potential ban
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Ukraine to ask allies for boost to air defences at Germany meeting, Zelensky says
Ukrainian PM said dozens of partner countries will take part in meeting of the Ramstein group in Germany this week.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Ukraine launches new attack in Kursk region of western Russia
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025