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last updated:
27 September, 2024
Canned pineapples from the Philippines face stiff barriers into Australia. Photo: Shutterstock
Australia

Tariff on Philippine canned pineapples: a thorn in Australia-Manila ties?

Canberra’s tougher market regulation could provide fodder for trade conflicts as it expands economic ties with Southeast Asian partners.

Australia

Jack Black’s band cancels Australia tour after ‘don’t miss Trump next time’ quip

China-Australia relations

China, Australia to ‘properly’ manage disputes: Premier Li Qiang

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Australia

‘Pick a pair’: Chinese premier promises Australia more pandas

The second day of Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia on Sunday focused on positive aspects of the bilateral relationship.

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China’s Premier Li Qiang shakes hands with South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas (left) at Adelaide Zoo on Sunday. Photo: dpa
China-Australia relations

Chinese premier tells Australia: let’s try to set aside our differences

Li kicks off visit where trade is expected to feature prominently with message stressing importance of ‘seeking common ground’.

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New Zealand

Premier Li pledges more trade as China extends New Zealand visa-free travel

Li told Prime Minister Christopher Luxon differences between the two sides should not become a ‘chasm’ as he promised more investment.

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China-Australia relations

As Li Qiang visits, ‘persistent duality’ of Australia’s China thinking on show

Australians seem perennially conflicted about China. They like the pandas and value pragmatic ties. But the security concerns? Not so much.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Jakarta last year. Photo: Xinhua
Singapore

Singapore Airlines offers SQ321 victims ‘generous’ US$10,000 compensation

Passengers who suffered more serious injuries when the flight was hit by violent turbulence last month will be offered at least US$25,000.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

China beaten by Australia in front of over 75,000 fans in pre-Olympic friendly

Real Madrid’s Hayley Raso and Everton’s Clare Wheeler were on the scoresheet in Sydney friendly. Australia are going to France for Games, while China miss out.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

China suffer late setback as Australia equalise at death on Milicic’s debut

Steel Roses took 30th-minute lead in Adelaide but conceded an equaliser in fifth minute of stoppage time. It was still a positive debut in the dugout for their new Australian head coach.

China’s Linyan Zhang celebrates after her goal opened the scoring in the friendly with Australia. Photo: EPA
English Premier League

Villa U21 coach, who worked with Emery, Postecoglou hails Kitchee owner’s help

Aston Villa coach Gombau reveals gratitude for Kitchee chief patience following first season ‘mistakes’, Spaniard working closely with Unai Emery, after time assisting Ange Postecoglou.

Aston Villa under-21s coach Josep Gombau chats to his players during the HKFC Soccer Sevens. Photo: HKFC Soccer Sevens
Cinema

The Babadook at 10: supernatural horror film unafraid to tackle a taboo

Jennifer Kent’s thrilling 2014 debut The Babadook poses the questions no one dare ask about motherhood. It’s a supernatural psychological horror film even Stephen King called ‘deeply disturbing’.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong should uphold Muslim women’s right to wear the hijab

Readers discuss the importance of the freedom of religion in a cosmopolitan city, the need for sensible rules to reduce plastic waste, and the ICC’s demand for accountability in Gaza war.

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Pacific nations

Australia, New Zealand scramble to evacuate tourists from riot-hit New Caledonia

Six people have been killed and the unrest has left a trail of burnt businesses and cars and looted shops, with road barricades restricting access to medicine and food.

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A Kanak flag is seen waving next to a burnt-out vehicle at a roadblock in New Caledonia. Three of the six people killed in the unrest were indigenous Kanaks shot by armed civilians. Photo: AFP
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China women’s team hire ex-assistant to Tottenham’s Postecoglou as manager

Ante Milicic worked with Ange Postecoglou during stint as Australia men’s manager. He replaces Shui Qingxia who left after failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Former Australia coach Ante Milicic has been named as the new China women’s boss. Photo: Reuters
Australia

‘Treat people like adults’: Australia, New Zealand take work from home to heart

Some employers love it. Others have issued ‘return-to-work’ mandates, forcing employees back into the office. Finding a balance is key, experts say – and flexibility isn’t without its downsides.

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Banking & finance

DHL sees supply chain boost for SE Asia, Hong Kong remains crucial logistics hub

DHL Express expects its Asia-Pacific business to be strong driven by shifts in supply chain businesses moving out of China amid geopolitical tensions.

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Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | Shopping, sedan chairs, seeing China – tips for 1930s Hong Kong tourists

Pearl of the Orient, a city of myriad lights – Hong Kong was promoted to 1930s visitors by China’s Nationalist government much as it would be for decades afterwards. No sedan chair rides these days, though.

Hong Kong as seen from Smuggler’s Pass above Kam Shan, in an undated photograph. Early tourist guides to the city encouraged visitors to go out into the countryside. Photo: Getty Images
LIV Golf

Koepka keeps head to win LIV Golf Singapore ahead of PGA Championship defence

‘It’s all starting to come around,’ Koepka says as ‘a lot of work’ pays off at Sentosa Golf Club.

Tourism

As naturists intended: 8 of the world’s best nudist beaches

Public nudity is generally taboo in Asia, but for those who wish to sunbathe in their birthday suit, here are 8 of the world’s best nudist beaches, from Haulover Beach, Miami to Mar Bella, Barcelona.

Japan

With eye on China, Japan launches whistle-stop diplomatic tour of Global South

Madagascar, Ivory Coast and Nigeria were first on the itinerary for Tokyo’s top diplomat this week, as she also sought to push Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy in Sri Lanka and Nepal.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa shakes hands with Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara at his residence in Abidjan on Monday. Photo: AFP
LIV Golf

Munoz finds rhythm, season’s best form to lead first round at LIV Golf Singapore

The Colombian shot a six-under 65 at Sentosa to lead a stacked leaderboard, where just two shots separate the top 15 players, among them Brooks Koepka and Abraham Ancer.

Sebastián Muñoz of Torque GC reads his putt on the ninth green during the first round of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club on Friday. Photo: LIV Golf
Australia

Singapore-born vet fined, sanctioned for obscene acts with animals in Australia

Marcus Tan Wei Sheng was fined US$3,289 and ordered to work under strict supervision for five years.

LIV Golf

Gooch waiting for golf to get easy again as LIV circuit returns to Singapore

Talor Gooch goes into tournament at Sentosa Golf Club as defending champion, but on back of rough run of results.

Millionaires and billionaires

5 of New York’s richest billionaires – net worths, ranked: from media to tech

Ever wondered how the Big Apple’s billionaires made their money? Here’s exactly how they did it – and what some have planned for it once they’re gone

Michael Bloomberg, Julia Koch and Rupert Murdoch are three of the richest people in New York. Photos: @mikebloomberg, @julia_margaret_flesher_koch/Instagram; AFP
International Cricket Council

Cricket aiming to use T20 World Cup to boost US fan base in the land of baseball

Showpiece 20-over event will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States in June with New York, Florida and Dallas as venues.

The T20 World Cup will have some matches in the USA as the sport looks to grow stateside. Photo: EPA
Australia

‘Epidemic’: Australia’s Albanese joins protests against domestic violence

At least 26 women have been killed this year – one every four days – according to rights lobby group Destroy The Joint.

LIV Golf

Nerves of Steele help Brendan seal first LIV Golf title in Adelaide

Brendan Steele holds off Louis Oosthuizen and Jon Rahm to win maiden LIV title by a shot at the Grange Golf Club.

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