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9 September, 2024
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to be fined at least HK$1 million for 7-hour disruption
Lawmaker calls for review of penalty mechanism to take into account scale of disruptions after passengers suffered delays on East Rail line.
7 Feb 2025 - 4:51PM
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US-China trade war
New measures by Trump administration keep Chinese exporters’ heads spinning
7 Feb 2025 - 8:35AM
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Panama
Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage through waterway
6 Feb 2025 - 2:30PM
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Belt and Road Initiative
Thailand approves China rail link plan in boost to bilateral ties
Thai cabinet has given green light to US$10.2 billion project, with construction set to be completed by 2030.
6 Feb 2025 - 4:31PM
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United States
Opinion
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Any US bid to retake Panama Canal would be prohibitively costly
It would go against international law, offend Latin nations’ sense of self-determination, hurt relations with China and cause a global uproar.
5 Feb 2025 - 8:30PM
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Nissan to bow out of historic tie-up with Honda, Nikkei reports
The pair had been negotiating the terms of a tie-up under which Honda would absorb Nissan, bringing the two brands under a single holding company in 2026.
5 Feb 2025 - 3:58PM
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Panama
Panama lawsuit seeks to cancel Hong Kong company’s canal contract
Lawyers accuse a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings of violating the constitution and evading taxes.
4 Feb 2025 - 5:48PM
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Business of climate change
Electric trucks cheaper than diesel vehicles on long-haul routes: expert
A pilot programme in Shenzhen showed that trucks that run on batteries beat diesel-fuelled vehicles in terms of total cost of ownership.
4 Feb 2025 - 7:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong urged to provide HK$2 fares to ‘truly elderly’ not those aged 60
Government adviser Lam Ching-choi says controversial fare concession scheme should be adjusted.
2 Feb 2025 - 10:28PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hongkongers make 1.8 million trips out of city during Lunar New Year break
Peak period for Hongkongers returning to city after holiday expected to be on Sunday afternoon.
2 Feb 2025 - 10:32PM
Artificial intelligence
Ex-JPMorgan executive, local businessmen start GenAI-powered logistics platform
NEXX uses GenAI and LLMs to help warehouses reduce costs and improve efficiency.
2 Feb 2025 - 12:30PM
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Donald Trump
Panama says won’t negotiate with US over canal, ahead of Rubio visit
Trump claims that China is effectively ‘operating’ the vital waterway and has threatened to ‘take it back’.
31 Jan 2025 - 1:53AM
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Accidents and personal safety
Power bank warning for passengers after fire on aircraft bound for Hong Kong
Power banks should be in good condition and from reputable brands, experts say.
30 Jan 2025 - 8:10PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s fast train to China runs 9 years behind schedule
By 2030, the US$13 billion Thai network is expected to connect to the Laos-China high-speed railway via a bridge over the Mekong River.
29 Jan 2025 - 2:14PM
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Middle East
Hong Kong-flagged ship drifts abandoned in Red Sea after explosion
An official described the cargo aboard the ASL Bauhinia container ship as ‘dangerous’. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.
29 Jan 2025 - 10:46AM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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Crisis-hit supply chains must become stronger, greener and fairer
A fundamental rethink is needed as global supply chains flounder amid war and attacks, geopolitical tensions and climate shocks.
26 Jan 2025 - 5:30AM
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Thailand
Thailand seeks cleaner air by offering free public transport
The travel concession allows passengers to ride buses and elevated and underground electric trains in the capital without charge.
25 Jan 2025 - 9:09PM
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Business of climate change
Hong Kong should learn from EU missteps with sustainable jet fuel: Cathay Pacific
City must take care setting usage targets and provide airlines with assurance of carbon-reduction benefits, forum speakers say.
25 Jan 2025 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong economy
Outside In
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If Kai Tak is taking this long to build, what of Northern Metropolis?
Kai Tak Sports Park and West Kowloon Cultural District took over 20 years to develop and still face woes. What hope for the Northern Metropolis?
24 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
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United States
Opinion
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How the US can challenge China’s dominance over critical minerals
To secure critical minerals, cut dependence on China and boost growth, Trump might cut red tape, spur investment and push collaborations.
23 Jan 2025 - 8:30PM
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United States
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On the Panama Canal, Donald Trump has much to learn from Jimmy Carter
Carter’s restrained statesmanship at the height of US dominance stands in contrast to Trump’s bellicose rhetoric as his country’s influence declines.
21 Jan 2025 - 4:30PM
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Asia travel
From Hoi An to Hanoi: a ride along Vietnam’s twisty Ho Chi Minh Highway
Mountain scenes, quaint villages, chaotic traffic, cheap motels and repetitive noodle soup, punctuated by the occasional flat tyre.
22 Jan 2025 - 10:12AM
Business of climate change
Hong Kong and Singapore firms tie up to decarbonise shipping sector
The deal will combine Towngas’ strengths in green methanol production with Global Energy’s supply chain management.
21 Jan 2025 - 1:30PM
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after smoke report forces flight to return to US
Flight CX811 returned to Boston’s airport shortly after take-off following report of smoke in cockpit and cabin, carrier says.
20 Jan 2025 - 9:10PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV sales stumble off the line in 2025, raising profit concerns
Deliveries of electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the mainland fell 50 per cent month on month to 206,000 units in the first 12 days of the year.
19 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s historic cross-border train to be showcased at MTR exhibition
Intercity KTT train service ran for decades between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, before being replaced by high-speed rail.
17 Jan 2025 - 6:06PM
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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How Hong Kong International Airport will reach new heights
The expansion of the airport’s services and facilities heralds new opportunities for China’s gateway to the world.
17 Jan 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s airport eyes HK$70 billion for ‘Skytopia’ from global investors
Airport Authority to cover rest of HK$100 billion ‘landmark’ project featuring marina, hotel and ‘jet fresh market’.
16 Jan 2025 - 11:07PM
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