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Geopolitics won’t affect Interpol assembly, ‘inevitable’ police cooperation: Joe Chow

Hong Kong’s police chief has dismissed concerns that geopolitical tensions could affect attendance at the coming Interpol general assembly to be held in the city, saying…

South China Morning Post · 11 min ago

Elderly woman found dead after blaze in cluttered Wong Tai Sin flat

The charred body of an elderly woman was found in a flat in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin after a blaze broke out on Sunday morning, with officers uncovering a large amount of clutter…

South China Morning Post · 12 min ago

China’s upgraded VT-4B export tank gets fourth-gen Type 100 tech ahead of Zhuhai show

China has upgraded its VT-4 series main battle tank with cutting-edge technologies aimed at the international market, newly surfaced photos show ahead of the country’s premier…

South China Morning Post · 19 min ago

Sudden ice, high costs: are China’s Arctic shipping ambitions at risk after traffic surge?

Chinese and South Korean shipping through the Arctic Ocean to Europe has increased this year, although unpredictable ice, high costs and lapses in demand have exposed the…

South China Morning Post · 21 min ago

South Korea calms fears over 260,000 Nvidia chip order after Jensen Huang’s exit

The South Korean government said Nvidia’s existing partnership commitments to Seoul remain intact despite disgraced CEO Jensen Huang’s departure from the artificial intelligence…

South China Morning Post · 1 hr ago

Dubai, Abu Dhabi property markets could gain if Trump’s midterm losses help end Iran war

The United Arab Emirates, a favoured destination for foreign property investment, could see support for housing demand and prices if heavy midterm losses for US President Donald…

South China Morning Post · 1 hr ago

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after 2 Britons hit by cab in Wan Chai

Hong Kong police have arrested a cabby for dangerous driving after his taxi allegedly hit two British nationals who were crossing the road in Wan Chai. Police said on Sunday that…

South China Morning Post · 1 hr ago

700 swimmers left stranded after strong currents force early end to Victoria Harbour Race

The Victoria Harbour Race on Sunday ended in chaos and disappointment for up to 800 swimmers, after organisers cancelled the final waves of amateur competitors and even pulled some…

South China Morning Post · 1 hr ago

What a Beijing cafe dispute reveals about China’s struggling bookshops

China’s bricks-and-mortar bookstores are increasingly counting on coffee, merchandise and cultural events rather than books to stay afloat – a survival strategy whose tensions were…

South China Morning Post · 2 hrs ago

How Iran used US troops’ digital footprints to hit Mideast bases for billions in damage

When Iran’s military planners prepared to hit American bases in the Middle East, they relied on intelligence from an unlikely source: US service members themselves. According to…

South China Morning Post · 2 hrs ago

Hong Kong must expand trade, not wait for ‘luck’ as AI exports could slow: commerce chief

Hong Kong must proactively expand trade networks and not “wait for luck to come our way”, as the recent growth in artificial intelligence exports may gradually slow down, the…

South China Morning Post · 3 hrs ago

Malaysian plan to let refugees work spurs advocates’ call for safeguards

Malaysia’s plans to allow registered refugees to work legally have raised hopes among their communities that have long relied on precarious informal employment to survive, even as…

South China Morning Post · 3 hrs ago

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