
Philippines removed from watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list
[South China Morning Post] - 02/22/2025
The government welcomed the removal following efforts to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
In Chinese newspapers
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
Chinese EV maker Xpeng to double global presence to 60 markets in 2025, CEO says
The expansion in Thailand, where only one Xpeng model, the G6, is currently available, is part of its ‘go-global 2.0 (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Pakistan NGO chief who alleged vote rigging has home sealed
Sarwar Bari’s report alleged widespread rigging in national elections last year, when a coalition of parties (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Quirky China: sausage man mimics Trump, watch gang snared, twin woman has third baby shock
Sausage seller with presidential predilections, mobile fraud gang and a woman has surprise baby, the Post checks out (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Prabowo’s budget cuts threaten aid to Bali bombing survivors
Survivors like Chusnul Chotimah rely on funding from Indonesia’s victim and witness protection agency, LPSK, for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
‘Queen of Pop’ Madonna takes on ‘King’ Trump: ‘If this is a joke, I’m not laughing’
The US superstar was responding to the US president calling himself ‘the King’ on social media posts.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
LA mayor sacks fire chief over handling of worst wildfire in city history
The move came amid finger-pointing and public rift between Chief Kristin Crowley and City Hall over responsibility (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Chinese gobble up goods as subsidy scheme, trade-ins fuel consumption, but can it last?
Millions have applied for subsidies for purchases ranging from smart devices to electric vehicles, and Premier Li (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Donald Trump abruptly sacks top US military general CQ Brown
The US president said he would nominate Dan ‘Razin’ Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Trump orders new curbs on Chinese investments in strategic areas
A memo signed by the US president seeks to promote overseas investment while protecting US national security (…)
[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