Temperatures in Hong Kong will dip to 12 degrees Celsius on Friday: Observatory
[South China Morning Post] - 01/6/2025
Mercury dip due to approaching winter monsoon, with temperature difference between day and night over inland areas to be ‘rather large’.
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[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
China’s powerhouse province renews ‘common prosperity’ pledge for 2035
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[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Chinese firms turn to US courts to fight sanctions, one case at a time
Prominent lawyer John Quinn says Chinese companies can argue their positions and win in US courts, despite heated (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Chinese start-up 01.AI founder Lee Kai-fu denies rumours of asset sale to Alibaba Cloud
01.AI denounced as ‘vicious slander’ talks that it was looking to sell its pre-training team and other assets owing (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
China can help Syria transform from conflict corridor to bridge of commerce
An inclusive, tolerant Syria and a China-led grand coalition to rebuild and revive the economy could see regional (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Malaysia’s Johor-Singapore SEZ set to spur growth, but ‘development gap’ poses risk
The Johor-Singapore special economic zone is also poised to spark renewed interest in properties in the Malaysian (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Ukraine confirms new Kursk offensive, says it hit Russian command post
The apparent escalation comes as both sides fight to improve their battlefield positions before Trump returns to the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
What you should consider before making a citizen’s arrest in Hong Kong
Experts explain what residents should be aware of when making a citizen’s arrest after off-duty customs officer (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from US credit reports in ‘life-changing’ move
This decision will remove US$49 billion in medical debt and could lead to an average credit score increase of 20 points.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
China’s ‘monster’ coastguard ship tests Philippines’ South China Sea resolve
Observers interpret the presence of the 165-metre vessel near Scarborough Shoal as a warning to Manila about its (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Don’t eat your Christmas tree, Belgians warned, after city posts food tips
The Ghent website had suggestions on how to recycle the conifers at the dinner table, such as by making flavoured (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025