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US President Donald Trump meets fishermen and women from American Samoa in the White House last year as he signs a proclamation expanding US fishing rights in the Pacific. Photo: EPA-EFE
Pacific nations

US strips moral framing from foreign aid in ‘America first’ pivot

US funding for the Asia-Pacific now ties aid to business and security wins, a move analysts condemn as a ‘corrosive’ shift.

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Cathay Pacific

Trailblazing female captain of Hong Kong’s Cathay juggles flights and motherhood

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific broadens reach as regional tensions grow

Science

Australian battery scientist Guo Zaiping joins CityU as energy material chair

Leading Chinese academic whose work could revolutionise the electric vehicle industry has taken up a prestigious new role in Hong Kong.

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Chinese scientist Guo Zaiping, who specialises in the field of batteries, has taken up a prestigious new role at City University of Hong Kong (CityU HK). Photo: Handout
Australia

Openly gay Australian football player still faces online death threats

Josh Cavallo, who plays for Adelaide United, was 21 in 2021 when he decided to come out.

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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.

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Australia

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

The Kung Fu Panda actor said he was ‘blindsided’ by Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass’ remarks making light of the assassination attempt.

Kyle Gass (left) and Jack Black perform as Tenacious D at a festival in 2022. A widely shared video from their concert in Sydney on Sunday showed Gass making the remarks. Photo: AP
China-Australia relations

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

New energy vehicles, visa-free travel in focus as Premier Li Qiang recounts ‘fruitful’ talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra.

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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-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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China’s Premier Li Qiang waves as he arrives at Adelaide Airport. Photo: AFP
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.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (right) with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Government House in Wellington on June 13. Photo: AFP
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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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.

China were left disappointed after they went down 2-0 in their friendly with Australia. Photo: AFP
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.

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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Women wearing the hijab enjoy a sunny afternoon on the waterfront in Tin Hau on April 23, 2022. While Hong Kong has anti-discrimination ordinances, loopholes in legislation mean women can find it difficult to seek redress after being mistreated for wearing a hijab. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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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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.

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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Employers say some workers who have only ever had office-based nine-to-five jobs can struggle to adapt to autonomous working. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

Interview with Ken Lee, CEO for Asia Pacific, DHL Express at DHL Express Asia Pacific Regional Office in Kwun Tong.Photo Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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

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.

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