Asia’s lowest birth rate is rising for the first time in years
[South China Morning Post] - 01/22/2025
South Korea has the world’s lowest fertility rates, but an uptick in pandemic-postponed marriages has sparked optimism for family growth.
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Has Trump created an opening for China by quitting WHO and Paris Agreement?
China appears poised to lead climate initiatives but will struggle to fill vacuum in public health as US leaves (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Malaysians call out ‘blatant profiteering’ as Lunar New Year service charge rises at eateries
Angry diners question whether the extra levy truly benefits workers or boosts profits of restaurant owners.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hongkonger dies, another injured after knife attack in Yuen Long
Knife-wielding attackers assaulted two men near Hi Yip Factory Building, police say.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
How Hong Kong can cut wasteful spending and boost revenue
Reducing energy consumption and reclaiming plastic bag levy revenues are just some options available instead of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
EU tariffs failing to stop flood of Chinese electric vehicles, new trade data suggests
China’s exports of electric vehicles to the European Union rose again in December, prompting fears of an escalating (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirm ties as Donald Trump returns to the White House
China and Russia vow to elevate relationship as US president issues executive orders on domestic and global issues (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
EU tariffs fail to stem flood of Chinese cars, BYD hit by workforce claims: 7 EV reads
From Chinese carmakers’ overseas plans to US banning China tech in smart cars, here are seven EV stories you may (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Trump pardons imprisoned Silk Road founder Ulbricht for online drug scheme
US president makes good on a campaign pledge to free the mastermind behind the illicit drug marketplace Silk Road.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Panama audit of Hong Kong’s Hutchison aims to counter US canal narrative
‘The [Panama government] needs concrete data to counter this China is controlling the canal narrative,’ insider says.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
Hong Kong public secondary schools can offer foreign languages from next academic year
Schools may receive a government subsidy of HK$250,000 to offer courses for a two-year period.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025
South Korea seeks Iron Dome-like system as Trump touts friendship with Kim Jong-un
Seoul is aiming to build the US$330 million defence system to intercept rockets fired by North Korea.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/01/2025