
Hong Kong should up its game in sports law to nurture sector, chief justice says
[South China Morning Post] - 02/22/2025
Andrew Cheung says ‘massive’ industry needs support from legal profession, as government touts sports-related arbitration in city.
In Chinese newspapers
Syrian leader Sharaa meets Chinese envoy in first bilateral exchange since fall of Assad
Meeting seen as major diplomatic development since armed rebels led by Sharaa’s HTS ousted Beijing-friendly Assad, (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Hong Kong Bar Association chair urges global unity against planned US sanctions on judges
Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet says any interference in judicial work will ‘undermine the administration of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
How long can Singapore’s NMP scheme stay relevant? Why 2 resignations have raised eyebrows
The resignations of two nominated members of parliament have sparked a debate on the scheme’s non-partisan integrity (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Mainland China’s Ne Zha 2 earns HK$5.6 million on first day in Hong Kong
Animated feature draws more than 64,000 viewers as families and patriotic groups help sell out showings.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Woman drugged, robbed elderly men in deadly ‘romance scam on steroids’, FBI says
After sedating her victims found on dating apps, Aurora Phelps stole their cars and used their credit cards to buy (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Malaysia rages at Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ gambit – but what can it do?
The US president’s provocative proposal was greeted with disbelief and disdain in Malaysia, yet quiet diplomacy may (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Monthly cap on Hong Kong’s HK$2 fare scheme unfair to elderly, experts say
Professor Nelson Chow also suggests reconsidering plan as projected savings will account for ‘tiny percentage’ of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
China drills ‘ultra-deep’ oil well to help shore up energy needs
The Shenditake 1 well, in Xinjaing’s Tarim oilfield, reaches a depth of 10,910 metres.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Hong Kong temperatures to dip to 13 degrees on Monday next week
Observatory says mercury to rise slightly in middle of next week, while conditions on Saturday remain cool.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Macau aims to generate 1.1 billion patacas in consumption with spending scheme
Government spending 295 million patacas on campaign offering residents chance to win vouchers worth between 10 and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Philippines removed from watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list
The government welcomed the removal following efforts to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025