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Si Hai (pictured), also known as Thuraya, is a descendant of Ocean Park’s late panda Jia Jia. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong’s pandas

Pandas in Qatar? Meet the Hongkonger helping Chinese national treasures thrive

Giant pandas Suhail and Thuraya live in one of world’s largest air-conditioned enclosures under care of former Ocean Park worker Cissy Kou.

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India

New faces in Carney’s cabinet raise hopes of reset in India-Canada ties

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Donald Trump

Canada has ‘nearly zero’ tariffs on US goods? Not true, finance minister says

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Crime in Hong Kong

5 arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly trafficking over 100kg of cannabis, cocaine

Police say drug haul consists of 102kg of cannabis and 3kg of cocaine worth combined HK$23.5 million.

Evidence seized during the police operation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

My Take | Farewell, my pink lady, that beloved smelly but sturdy sofa

After a rocky intellectual and emotional journey of almost a decade on my dirty couch, I have decided to let it go for a hi-tech massage capsule.

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Why the world needs the US and China to cut an AI safety deal next

AI could become too powerful for human beings to control. The US and China must lead the way in ensuring safe, responsible AI development.

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Digital currencies

Trump’s crypto ‘reset’ cheered by industry calling for more regulatory clarity

US crypto investors contributed millions of dollars to Trump’s election victory and did not conceal lingering contempt for Biden at Consensus.

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Donald Trump, who was then Republican presidential candidate, gestures at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Millionaires and billionaires

Singapore’s NUS, China’s Tsinghua among top schools producing rich alumni

US universities dominate a global ranking by Altrata, led by Harvard with 18,000 ultra-rich alumni, or 4 per cent of the global total.

United States

Opinion | Trump’s attack on science risks dismantling a century of innovation

Restrictive visa policies, rhetoric targeting academic institutions and proposed budget cuts to scientific agencies mark the start of US retreat.

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Mark Carney

Canada’s Carney forms new cabinet to reshape ties with US

The PM says his government will relentlessly protect the nation’s sovereignty amid annexation threats from Trump.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a press conference at Rideau Hall after his cabinet’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
United States

US tourism ‘losing out’ on US$12.5 billion as global visitor numbers dwindle

Out of 184 global economies analysed, the US is the only one projected to lose tourism dollars this year.

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The Brooklyn Bridge and The Statue of Liberty. US tourism faces a US$12.5 billion loss in 2025 due to declining international visitors, impacted by the strong dollar and political rhetoric. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

Why are world’s top mathematicians choosing China? HKU expert offers insights

University of Hong Kong academic says efforts to encourage more innovative thinking as well as heavy investment are finally bearing fruit.

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Malaysia Airlines flight 17

Russia downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, UN aviation council rules

298 passengers and crew died when plane was shot down over Ukraine as fighting raged between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.

United States

On Balance | How Trump’s erratic tariffs could crash his US car production goals

While levies may prompt some foreign carmakers to start scaling up US-based production, many see a market plagued by uncertainty and risk.

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Employees work at a car factory in Arlington, Texas. Photo: The Dallas Morning News/TNS
Food and Drinks

Vancouver bakeries didn’t satisfy Hongkonger so she opened her own

When Stephanie Wong shut her Hong Kong restaurant she needed a breather. Now she is back in the kitchen, having opened a bakery in Vancouver.

Butter croissants at Jack’s Spot, Vancouver, Canada, 2025. Photo: Jack’s Spot
United States

Outside In | Trump’s ‘make Hollywood great again’ script may not have a happy ending

The US president has proposed a 100 per cent tariff on films made abroad, but this is hardly what the entertainment industry needs.

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My Take

My Take | Alberta throws down gauntlet on becoming an energy superpower

Separation threat to Canada from resource-rich province comes when unity and wealth needed to protect against global dangers and Trump.

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United States

Opinion | Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

In recent elections across three continents, Trumpism mainly backfired – but democracies still need to understand why it resonates.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
SCMP Highlights

Pakistan claims China-made jets in India clash, boy given wine: 7 highlights

From Pakistan claiming Chinese-made J-10Cs in India clash to a Cathay Pacific oversight, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Make decent work for all a policy goal in Hong Kong

Readers share their reflections on Labour Day and Australia’s elections, and discuss improvements for Hong Kong’s tourism and AI strategies.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong aluminium firm fights for clients to avoid being crushed by trade war

With tariffs likely to hurt its business, Kam Pin Industrial is finally reconsidering opening a factory overseas.

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United States

Opinion | What countries aligning with Trump must ask themselves

It is becoming increasingly clear that the “America first” policy sees an inherent conflict between the US and the rest of the world.

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US President Donald Trump meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as US Vice-President J.D. Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sit next to them in the Oval Office at the White House on April 17. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong courts

New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non-permanent judge

William Young, 73, will serve on Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.

US-China relations

My Take | Voters from shell-shocked US allies pick stability over disruption

Rather than left or right-leaning political parties, citizens in Singapore, Australia and Canada chose ‘steady hands’ to navigate geopolitical turbulence.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police take away 2 relatives of Canada-based activist for questioning

Joseph Tay’s cousin and his wife were escorted from their home to a police station to assist with the investigation.

Two relatives of activist Joseph Tay (pictured) have been taken away for questioning. Photo: Handout
My Take

Editorial | It seems Donald Trump has just ended Nato with stance on force

If attack on alliance member is one against all, what happens now he has refused to rule out aggression to annex Canada and Greenland?

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US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in the Oval Office at the White House. Photo: EPA-EFE
Chinese culture

How Toronto’s Chinatown is fighting back against existential threats

Young Asian-Canadians in Toronto are trying to keep its Chinatown’s heritage alive as downtown development and real estate speculation rise.

Mark Carney

Video | Carney tells Trump Canada is not for sale

Oval Office session with Prime Minister Mark Carney is cordial despite US president touting ‘51st state’  

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