Indonesia’s Bali to curb HMPV cases, steps up checks on visitors from China and Malaysia
[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025
The Indonesian government says HMPV is not a deadly virus and advises locals to maintain good hygiene.
In Chinese newspapers
US Justice Department will not publicly release all of special counsel’s report on Trump
DOJ will release findings on Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but will withhold details about (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
White House rushes to finish cybersecurity order after China hacks
The executive order will incorporate lessons from recent breaches, including the recent US Treasury hack attributed (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Hong Kong flower market may lose ‘spirit’ in revamp, board members fear
Town Planning Board holds first public hearing on Sai Yee Street and Flower Market Road development scheme in Mong Kok.
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
China says ‘patient capital’ a virtue in government investment funds
Beijing’s government investment funds have been encouraged to set higher risk thresholds, particularly in tech (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Apple’s pricey iPhones out of China’s new subsidy scheme as ceiling capped at US$818
China’s latest stimulus measure offers a 15 per cent subsidy for purchases of smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
China mum dreads getting out of bed, hires delivery rider to make school run
Fears over abduction, road safety emerge amid growing trend in China of parents hiring couriers to take their (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Trump will put US and China back on collision course
Even if both sides know conflict would be damaging and distract from domestic concerns, early signals suggest a (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Trump may declare national emergency so he can impose tariff plan, US report says
Such a move would allow the incoming US president to take control of imports and place new duties on countries like (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Hong Kong to begin handing out HK$3,000 rewards for identifying public housing abuse
Residents will have to provide their names and be interviewed, Housing Authority says, as it steps up efforts to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Hong Kong ticket tout crackdown urged after lack of convictions revealed
Lawmakers express concern over the impact of scalpers on the city’s mega-event tourism.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Hong Kong will not restrict city emigrants from public health services: minister
Lawmakers suggest restricting access of Hong Kong identity card holders who have moved overseas to public medical (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025