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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong Hetao innovation hub fully leases 2 wet lab buildings amid strong demand
Around 90 enterprises have signed up for hub’s first phase, with mainland Chinese companies accounting for more than half of the tenants.
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong assets hit record US$5.38 trillion on renewed China appetite: SFC
2 Jul 2026 - 5:29PM
Religion
Vatican excommunicates 6 bishops from rebel Catholic group
2 Jul 2026 - 4:03PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar
Both sides agreed to establish a communication channel to report and record violations of their initial memorandum of understanding.
2 Jul 2026 - 7:45AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are apparently not taking part in the technical talks. They met Qatar’s PM on Tuesday.
1 Jul 2026 - 11:55PM
Banking & finance
How AI boom exposes investors to risk, while a downturn could see a fast crash
Bank for International Settlements says AI funding is funnelled through loosely regulated private credit channels, raising stability fears.
28 Jun 2026 - 5:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran survived 3 months of war. Can it survive the aftermath?
US$270 billion in damage and 4 million citizens plunged into poverty may have broken Iran’s economy.
27 Jun 2026 - 1:41PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says
World Economic Forum meeting also told Iran’s leadership now views economic survival – not geopolitical ambition – as primary priority.
26 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
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SCMP Highlights
Breakthrough in US-Iran talks; Japan visa hike to affect Chinese: 7 highlights
From deadly school shooting in Philippines to a Chinese man jailed for breeding 300 snakes, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Jun 2026 - 12:14PM
Science
In China’s 6G smart city, every wall and pipe can be a sensor
Chinese innovation boosts wireless data rates, reduces dead zones and can track people and objects, even underground.
26 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Orlando Bloom’s 28-year-old rumoured girlfriend, Luisa Laemmel
Bloom, who was married to Katy Perry, is said to be dating Laemmel, who has worked with brands like Maybelline, YSL Beauty and Calvin Klein.
26 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump touts Iran inspection deal as Tehran disputes claim
US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.
24 Jun 2026 - 4:45PM
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Israel-Gaza war
‘Intentional’: Israel purposely targeted Gaza children, says UN inquiry
There is evidence Palestinian children were deliberately killed, showing genocidal intent, a new report says. Israel denies the claims.
23 Jun 2026 - 6:45PM
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Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires
What’s powering the rapid rise of Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy class?
The city’s ultra-wealthy population jumped by more than 26 per cent in 2025 – roughly one super-rich individual for every 412 residents.
23 Jun 2026 - 6:02PM
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United States
Iran agrees to invite IAEA inspectors back, says US
This is ‘the first step in permanently ending a nuclear weapons programme in Iran’, said US Vice-President J.D. Vance.
22 Jun 2026 - 9:49PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Could Iran replace China as US soybean market? Farmers aren’t buying Trump pitch
American growers sceptical, dismissing claims of a new Iranian market for their exports as unrealistic and misleading.
23 Jun 2026 - 1:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
A crisis ‘defused’ as blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran after Swiss talks
Iranian foreign minister says real test is ending conflict in Lebanon, while US vice-president says assets must be spent on American goods.
22 Jun 2026 - 10:03PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong to roll out measures boosting offshore yuan trading in July
Government wants more listed firms trading stocks in renminbi and will use city’s hub status to help mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.
22 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit
Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.
22 Jun 2026 - 9:44AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran embark on ‘historic’ nuclear peace talks at Swiss resort
With help from Pakistani and Qatari mediators, teams from Washington and Tehran try to shore up a ceasefire.
21 Jun 2026 - 9:51PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Hormuz closed again
Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda.
21 Jun 2026 - 1:19PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed
Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.
21 Jun 2026 - 4:43AM
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United States
US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks
The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.
20 Jun 2026 - 9:22PM
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Hong Kong property
Pop star Eason Chan snaps up US$23m home as celebrities flock to luxury property
Agent listings show that the property, in Shouson Hill, has four rooms and a garden, with a saleable area of 2,801 sq ft.
19 Jun 2026 - 5:00PM
US-Iran tensions
US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, White House says Vance still ready to go
Announcement follows reports Tehran has suspended its delegation’s departure because of attacks on southern Lebanon.
19 Jun 2026 - 9:54PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who criticise his new Iran peace accord
Those who claim he has not been tough enough on Iran are ‘either jealous, bad people, or stupid’, the US president says.
18 Jun 2026 - 8:34PM
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China's economic recovery
Mainland China climbs 4 spots in global competitiveness ranking
China ranked 12th on the list, despite a decline in economic performance, weak domestic demand and concern over foreign market access.
18 Jun 2026 - 5:54PM
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Banking & finance
Global investors still in China’s orbit despite SpaceX IPO: HKEX chief
HKEX chief Bonnie Chan says global investors remain focused on China’s innovation story.
18 Jun 2026 - 8:14AM
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