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Ex-husband’s DNA found on hammer allegedly used to kill Abby Choi: prosecution

As trial enters sixth week, prosecutors cite forensic findings and CCTV footage showing movements of Choi and former in-laws before and after killing.

Abby Choi's dismembered remains, including her head and legs, were discovered in a rental flat in Tai Po’s Lung Mei village three days after she was allegedly murdered in February 2023. Photo: Instagram

Diplomacy

Chinese consulate demands justice after delivery worker killed in Melbourne

The tragedy has sparked online outrage over delivery platform policies and gig worker safety.

The fatal stabbing of a Chinese delivery rider in Australia has sparked backlash against HungryPanda, the delivery platform where the victim was registered. Photo: X / Yubingtang77

Politics

‘Hypocritical’: Hong Kong hits back at criticism of Joshua Wong’s sentence

Ten countries, including US, UK and Australia, say the national security law is being used to ‘target individuals for political expression and participation’.

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Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a global campaign to instigate sanctions against mainland China and Hong Kong in the wake of the 2019 anti-government protests. Photo: Winson Wong

South Asia

Air in India’s capital ranked world’s most polluted on eve of Diwali

Doctors urge residents to wear N95 masks and scrap morning runs, warning that firecrackers will worsen toxic air.

Commuters drive through evening smog as authorities use water sprinklers to curb air pollution in New Delhi, India, on Friday. Photo: AP

Today in Photos

Gallery | In pictures: South China Portraits by Hong Kong photographer So Hing Keung

Hong Kong bookstore DEVEDO is hosting an exhibition of So Hing Keung’s work to mark the launch of his new photo book, South China Portraits. Photo: So Hing Keung
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China Economy

Chinese tourists avoid Thailand amid fears of floods, kidnapping and scams

October downturn partly stems from Bangkok floods, with travellers warned to remain vigilant against scams promising high-paying jobs.

Thailand is losing its shine among Chinese travellers as worries about kidnappings, scams and flooding cloud the country’s appeal as a tourist destination. Photo: EPA-EFE

Wealth

Why wealth managers see opportunity in Hong Kong despite Beijing’s tax crackdown

Industry leaders centre discussions on Hong Kong’s soaring asset inflows and safe-haven appeal at major summits this week.

Eddie Yue, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, delivers a speech at the start of the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong. Photo: Kit Lai

Health & Environment

Hong Kong paediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children as temperatures fall

Dr Mike Kwan warns that residents may experience longer flu season with winter and summer waves overlapping.

Temperatures are set to fall in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Racing

Exciting clash between Delight and Incredible an early Classic Mile preview

Two of Hong Kong’s best four-year-olds will battle for the first time in Sunday’s card closer at Sha Tin.

Hot Delight (inside) runs second to Sky Jewellery first up at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Economics

‘There could be anarchy’: Bangladesh’s garment sector unrest threatens disaster

Striking garment workers want their wages doubled, imperilling an industry that brings in 80 per cent of export earnings.

A vehicle is seen on fire as protesting factory workers block a road in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 1. Photo: Zuma Press Wire/dpa
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Fashion & Beauty

Not a C-beauty user? You might soon be, as Chinese brands make global push

If your make-up and skincare routines do not already include C-beauty, they soon could as brands like Proya and Florasis expand globally.

Blooming Rouge Love Lock Lipstick from Florasis, a Chinese cosmetics brand that draws on traditional Chinese aesthetics. Photo: courtesy of Florasis

Middle East

Trump confirms fresh Iran strikes days after voters punish war at polls

The strikes on Qeshm Island’s air defences, called ‘minor’ by Trump, come as Qatar pushes an interim deal to halt escalation.

Iranians set fire to a huge anti-US and anti-Israeli billboard featuring pictures of US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials in Tehran on Wednesday. Photo: EPA

Society

Test of trust for Hong Kong’s new housing checks unit after Wang Fuk Court blaze

Industry observers say new section needs to train staff properly and educate property owners as building stock continues to age rapidly.

The Independent Checking Unit oversaw public rental and subsidised-sale estates. Photo: Jelly Tse

Policy

China airs ‘serious concern’ over US sanctions ahead of Xi, Trump Apec meeting

China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday it ‘firmly opposes’ the latest sanctions imposed by the US government on two Chinese companies.

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Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng delivers a video opening keynote at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong on November 3. Photo: Kit Lai

Cricket

Former Australian cricketer Khawaja claims entire team knew about ‘Sandpapergate’

Captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace from the Cape Town Test against South Africa.

Usman Khawaja says he spoke in the dressing room after the Cape Town Test urging the team to take collective responsibility. Photo: AFP
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Opinion

Asian Angle | Thailand once had an economic miracle. It needs another

With growth stuck below 3 per cent and an ageing workforce, Thailand cannot rely on sector wish lists to revive growth.

An official stands in front of a sign during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 13. Photo: Reuters

Politics

China to narrow scope of contentious detention and surveillance measure

Draft amendment to country’s harshest form of detention used in state security cases is sent to top legislative body for initial review.

Known as residential surveillance at a designated location (RSDL), the measure was originally intended as a mild restriction of personal freedoms to lower the rate of detention and arrest in China. Photo: Shutterstock

United States & Canada

US regulator investigates tumour risk in children given Novartis gene therapy

FDA says Zolgensma’s benefits still outweigh risks, but weighs action after nine tumour cases emerge among 6,000 treated infants.

Novartis signage at a pharmaceutical and biotechnology convention in the US. Photo: Reuters

Law and Crime

Domestic helper arrested after allegedly spitting into 4-year-old girl’s food

Police say girl’s mother filed report, saying daughter had been mistreated by helper, 37, at Kennedy Town home.

The Belcher’s in Kennedy Town. Photo: Google Maps

East Asia

How North Korea turns child prodigies into crypto thieves

Promised luxury flats and high-status marriages, Pyongyang’s hacker elite are recruited from age 11 and trained to steal billions.

State backing makes the North’s hackers more dangerous and harder to repulse, analysts say. Photo: Shutterstock
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China Economy

Former Evergrande economist faces WeChat gag order after ‘buy the dip’ call

Economist Ren Zeping, once famed for predicting a bull market, is now restricted on a social media platform.

Chinese economist Ren Zeping. Photo: Handout

Education

HKUST president Nancy Ip wins Unesco prize for Alzheimer’s research

Ip honoured for discovering new biomarkers and developing blood tests that enable earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Nancy Ip, president of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Photo: Elson Li

United States & Canada

US offers US$20 million reward for information on Iran’s nuclear programme

Incentive comes as Trump insists Tehran ‘wants to make a deal very badly’ to end eight months of war.

A still from state-run Iranian television shows three versions of domestically-built centrifuges at a uranium enrichment plant in 2018. Photo: Islamic Republic Iran Broadcasting/AP

China Personalities

AI-generated cats showcasing rural life, Chinese cuisine land top brand sponsorships

Insiders warn the emerging sector faces scrutiny over intellectual property rights and simulated emotional bonds.

China’s AI-generated pet scene has found its own Li Ziqi, right, in “Meow Ziqi,” an account featuring three AI cats that gained 1.76 million followers in six months. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu

Politics

Myanmar’s will to fight money laundering questioned as tougher curbs loom

The Financial Action Task Force has warned of further measures unless the regime remedies failing safeguards by February.

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing reviews an honour guard during a welcoming ceremony in Bangkok in August. Photo: EPA
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World Opinion

Opinion | In the Pacific century, Chinatowns in the US deserve more than preservation

The question today is whether a new economic geography can create the opportunities denied to earlier generations.

Illustration: Brian Wang

Politics

Will Russia’s asset takeover finally push Japan into retaliation?

Analysts say Takaichi will need to mount a ‘more assertive’ response after Moscow seized Japan Tobacco assets.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Sanae Takaichi slammed online for praising calligraphy without mentioning China

Prime minister welcomes Unesco bid for Japan’s ‘shodo’ tradition, but is criticised for not mentioning the artform’s roots.

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Side-by-side images show a close-up of Chinese calligraphy (left) and participants displaying their work during an annual New Year calligraphy contest in Tokyo on January 5, 2018 (right). Photo: Getty Images, AFP

Companies

Tiger Brokers targets Hong Kong growth as Beijing curbs overseas stock trading

The brokerage plans to build on strong client growth in the city after mainland regulators fined it US$61 million earlier this year.

Tiger Brokers (Hong Kong) promotional event at iSquare, in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong

Hong Kong draws growing interest from Irish firms seeking expansion across Asia

Irish Chamber of Commerce says firms are looking to Hong Kong amid US tariffs and Brexit fallout, as the city prepares to host a business forum.

Irish firms are exploring Hong Kong as a base for expansion in Asia amid US tariffs and the lingering effects of Brexit. Photo: Peter Parks/AFP