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‘Late Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s estate much larger than HK$2.9 billion’
Lim’s third wife, Koo Sui-ying, and daughter Pearl Lam hint at further action to determine ‘true value’ of estate after recent win in 19-year legal battle.
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Lunchtime fire at restaurant leaves 22 dead, 3 injured in northeast China
President Xi Jinping calls disaster ‘sobering lesson’, urges tighter safety measures as officials investigate cause of blaze, detain restaurant operator.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong retail tycoon offers to privatise Dickson Concepts in US$141 million deal
Offer is 51 per cent higher than its pre-suspension market price and above the stock’s price at any point over the past 10 years.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:China’s EUV breakthrough, tariffs damage already done: SCMP daily highlights
From cracking a barrier in China’s home-grown production of advanced chips to Mao inspiring trade warriors, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong health experts urge older residents to get Covid jab amid fatalities
City records 10 Covid-related deaths in a month, while fewer than 100,000 vaccine doses given to those aged 50 and above over past year.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trade war: China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of Trump tariff policy as jets return to US
US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Bali renews rabies warnings for tourists visiting monkey parks and wildlife attractions
Despite there being no cases of visitors contracting rabies from monkeys at the parks, officials still advise caution against getting close.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Lawmakers push for ‘Monaco-style’ marina in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom development
Suggestions for ‘world-class’ yacht berthing facility include incorporating luxury properties to attract high-end tourists and investors.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:China has the upper hand in trade war as Trump flounders
Beyond defending its interests, Beijing’s long preparations for the tariff war are primed to reshape the future global order.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure, offering businesses respite
The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai gets boost from Tencent tie-up, offering services on WeChat
With access to more than a billion users on Tencent’s platforms, Pony.ai is set to significantly boost its revenue potential.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:PPP’s Primary Presidential Election Down to Final 2 Candidates
The conservative People Power Party has narrowed its slate down to two candidates: Kim Moon-soon and Han Dong-hoon. But it might be a third man who ends up being the PPP's presidential pick.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong man suffers ‘flesh-eating’ infection after acupuncture, leg amputated
Patient, 47, sprained his back while lifting heavy objects before seeking traditional Chinese medicine treatment, investigations show.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Chinese and American analysts find common ground amid Trump’s chaos
At an event in Hong Kong, observers largely agree that US president’s unpredictability and ‘America first’ doctrine have intensified rivalry.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s unsold homes reach all-time high as buyers hesitate amid tariff threats
Weak demand prompted developers to rein in new launches, trimming potential supply for a fourth straight quarter.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Chinese biotech giant WuXi AppTec reports strong US revenue despite Washington scrutiny
The company, which has been targeted by Washington, saw US revenue jump 28 per cent in the first quarter, compared with 21 per cent globally.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Senior AI scientist Alex Lamb once shrugged off China. Now he’s joining Tsinghua
Lamb has trained under a Turing Award winner and worked at top companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google’s DeepMind.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s free meal scheme faces calls for stronger food safety standards
Several food poisoning incidents have led to calls for food suppliers involved in the free meals programme to undergo proper training.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:China’s Xi dials up tech push, Global South solidarity as US tariff war deepens
Choice of Shanghai as first stop since trade war worsened underlines commitment to boosting core advantages to tackle external pressures.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police arrest 99 in citywide drug trafficking crackdown
Operation involving 68 separate cases results in seizure of 220kg of narcotics worth HK$117 million, with suspects aged between 13 and 74.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Retired Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen stresses unity ahead of conclave for pope
Zen left Hong Kong last Wednesday for funeral after local court temporarily granted return of passport.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Huawei enlists 11 carmakers in pact to promote self-driving safety as Tesla awaits FSD nod
The ‘intelligent assisted driving safety initiative’ was signed by Audi China, state-owned SAIC Motor and Guangzhou Automobile, among others.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:China leads global hydrogen production amid clean energy race
‘The number of planned large-scale renewable hydrogen projects is growing quickly,’ NEA top official Xu Jilin said on Monday.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Taiwan influencer slammed for wasting food after vacuuming fried egg in advert
Fashion, cosmetics, and product-selling blogger forced to make online apology after ‘pepper-spilling’ fried egg stunt.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Malta’s ‘golden passports’ ruled illegal by EU court, as Trump woos wealthy investors to US
The European Court of Justice ruled that an EU nation cannot grant nationality or citizenship for payments or investments, as it would commercialise the process.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong courts Middle East tourists with ‘high-end’ sports offerings
Government touts Hong Kong’s competitive advantages in attractions such as horse racing and yacht tourism.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Air Busan passenger detained by Chinese police after latest emergency door scare
South Korean airlines have been urged to enhance their security measures following a spate of mid-flight incidents.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Fire at Hong Kong kindergarten forces 300 pupils and teachers to evacuate
Police say blaze at Yuen Long Lutheran Life Kindergarten linked to air-conditioning unit.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan war fallout would spread far and wide
Global investors are watching with rising anxiety as tensions between India and Pakistan threaten to spiral into open armed conflict. The negative implications for markets could be deeper and more immediate than many realize. Following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir that left 26 dead, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned […] The post India-Pakistan war fallout would spread far...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Taiwan sets up platform for coordinated response to undersea cable disruptions
Authorities say there have been two incidents of major damage to the island’s ‘digital lifeline’ this year, claiming Beijing was behind them.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Some charges against alleged mushroom lunch killer dropped
Australian woman Erin Patterson is accused of killing three relatives with a toxic mushroom lunch.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack
The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Polls show Japan, Taiwan fast losing faith in Trump
A recent public opinion poll taken by Japan’s left-leaning Asahi Shimbun newspaper indicates that US President Donald Trump’s excessive tariffs, disruptive foreign policy and insulting inaccuracies are alienating the Japanese people. An earlier poll in Taiwan showed similar damage to trust. Conducted from late February to early April and published in Japanese on April 27, […] The post Polls show Japan, Taiwan fast...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hidden tax: Trump’s tariffs causing global property pain
Trade policy has long shaped global markets, but its latest wave of tariffs is now hitting property development head-on. Sweeping duties on key construction materials — including steel, aluminum, timber, and cement — are driving up costs, delaying projects, and straining global supply chains. Though framed as tools to protect domestic industries, these tariffs are […] The post Hidden tax: Trump’s tariffs causing global...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong frees four pro-democracy lawmakers who completed jail terms
They were part of the Hong Kong 47 who tried to run an unofficial election primary.
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