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Hong Kong’s Art March celebrations press on amid Middle East conflict disruptions

Flight cancellations via the region leave art fair participants juggling logistics, though organisers say impact remains limited.

Art March brings Asia’s largest contemporary art fairs, Art Basel and Art Central, to Hong Kong with events across the city. Photo: Elson Li

Culture

In pictures: Hong Kong’s public art sculptures, from the 1970s to today

A look back at the public art that has adorned the city’s streets over the years, from Bruce Lee to giant water buffaloes.

The Bamboo Man sculpture by multimedia artist André Heller is lit up in readiness for its journey across Victoria Harbour in May 1992. Photo: SCMP Archives

Politics

Withholding device passwords punishable under tightened national security rules

Hong Kong must maintain high degree of vigilance given ‘complex and volatile geopolitical situation’, authorities say.

Hong Kong authorities could punish those who refuse to provide passwords for electronic devices during national security investigations under new rules. Photo: Sam Tsang

Science

Turning coal to medicines: Chinese scientists bring a 160-year-old dream to life

Study cracks a puzzle that has baffled scientists and will reshape modern medicine production as the world reels from a global oil shortage.

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Chinese scientists have discovered a way to turn cheap coal into medicines after cracking a puzzle that has baffled the science world for 160 years. Photo: AFP

World

Trump’s change of plans, Takaichi mocked in China: 5 weekend reads

From why Trump delayed his meeting with Xi to a pop culture festival in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump were expected to meet again at the end of this month but the trip has been delayed. Photo: TNS
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Commodities

China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6b Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive

The acquisition boosts Zijin’s reserves amid resource nationalism, giving it control of Chifeng’s assets in Asia and Africa.

The acquisition comes two months after Zijin Mining proposed to buy Canadian Allied Gold as part of its global expansion. Photo: Shutterstock

China Business

Markets brace for rate hikes as Iran war and US$100 oil stoke tightening fears

The European Central Bank has become more hawkish, reverting to wording that analysts say often precedes interest-rate increases.

A currency dealer walks past a screen showing South Korea’s KOSPI and the Korean won/US dollar exchange rate in a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul on Monday. Photo: AFP

Society

Man injured after being caught between fighting cows on Hong Kong hiking trail

67-year-old ‘caught in crossfire’ of clash near Shing Mun Reservoir as spate of wildlife incidents sparks welfare activists’ calls for protection measures.

A cow lies injured on Route Twisk near Memorial Pavilion after being struck by a car – one of several recent animal incidents. Photo: Police handout

Trending in China

Chinese man, 82, travels 12 hours daily for 105 days to visit wife in ICU

Farmer wakes at 4.30am every day to prepare meals for beloved wife, holds her hand by side of bed and reminisces about their life together.

An 82-year-old man spent 105 days making a 12-hour daily journey to visit his wife in the ICU, using his savings for her treatment. Photo: SCMP composite/CCTV/Douyin

East Asia

Most Japanese oppose helping Trump fight his war on Iran, polls show

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has explained to Trump that there are limits to what Japan can do due to legal constraints.

Donald Trump and Sanae Takaichi talk in the Oval Office of the White House on Saturday. Photo: White House/Planet Pix/Zuma Press Wire/dpa
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Racing

Lor confident Symbol Of Strength can capitalise on ideal draw at Happy Valley

Local trainer’s progressive four-year-old chases back-to-back victories at the city circuit.

Symbol Of Strength and Luke Ferraris triumph at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

United States & Canada

Air Canada Express jet hits vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia airport

Images showed the Air Canada plane tilted on its tail with the nose of the aircraft ripped off.

There was extensive damage to ⁠the nose of the plane, as it tilted upwards. Photo: AP

Health & Environment

South Korea’s hurry-hurry spirit keeps killing its factory workers

Nine of the 14 people killed in Friday’s factory fire in Daejeon died in a room that did not officially exist.

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Heavy smoke billows from the blaze at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, on Friday. Photo: Yonhap/AFP

World

‘Flashing red’: UN alarmed as heat trapped by Earth hits record high

WMO confirms 2015–2025 as the hottest decade on record, as the UN chief warns of a state of emergency.

A man shades himself from the searing sun in Melbourne, Australia in January. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to raise postage rates from April 13 amid surging oil prices

Postage for local letters to go up by 9 per cent to HK$2.40, while increases for 90 per cent of airmail will be within HK$0.50.

Hong Kong residents in the queue at the General Post Office in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Health & Wellness

Many TikTok videos on ADHD, autism are ‘inaccurate’, study claims

Social media misinformation on ADHD and autism is rife, especially on TikTok, and experts are urging better content moderation.

Researchers say their findings on how ADHD and autism are represented online present a “clear need for action” for more high-quality information to be shared on social media. Photo: Shutterstock

Transport

Changes to Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme to kick in on April 3

Under revision, elderly and disabled residents will enjoy flat rate for trips costing HK$10 or less, pay 20 per cent of fares exceeding threshold.

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A sticker advertising Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme for elderly and disabled passegners is displayed on a minubus in Admiralty. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong

Spanish stars dominate Hong Kong padel finals, eyeing Olympic Games inclusion

Victorious pairs anticipating Asian challenge to supremacy, hail sport’s inclusion in 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Patricia Araus Lopez (left) and Cristina Carrascosa Cazorla savour their FIP Bronze success at Go Park Sai Sha. Photo: Karma Lo

Science

Chinese surgery robot outperforms humans, cuts brain imaging time by 29%

World’s first approved cerebrovascular robot could reduce harmful radiation exposure to doctors while shaving minutes off procedure times.

Robotic systems can help doctors avoid the physical strains of manual surgery as well as the risks of radiation exposure. Photo: Handout

Asia

Video | Kim Jong-un rides tank with daughter

A growing number of military appearances by the supreme leader’s teenage daughter has sparked speculation that she is being groomed as a potential heir.

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows its leader Kim Jong Un, front right, his daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, and other soldiers on a tank at a military training base in North Korea, Thursday, March 19, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
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East Asia

BTS’ South Korea comeback crowd disappoints, triggering stock sell-off

The reunion concert drew 104,000 fans – less than half the 260,000 police had expected.

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Members of K-pop group BTS perform during their comeback concert in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong Economy

Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

Over 60 new brands set to join upscale Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre as part of tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space.

K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

Lifestyle & Culture

Should wives always obey? Most in Malaysia and Indonesia say yes

A new study also shows 64 per cent of respondents in Singapore agree that efforts to give women equal rights with men ‘have gone far enough’.

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A Malaysian couple hold hands. A new study has found that 60 per cent of respondents from Malaysia agreed with the statement that “a wife should always obey her husband”. Photo: Shutterstock

China Business

Hong Kong stocks tumble with Asia as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Hang Seng Index and other major Asian markets slump as Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, hitting mining and tech shares.

The Hang Seng Index retreated early on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse

Golf

Emotional Bryson DeChambeau wins in South Africa for back-to-back LIV Golf titles

American beat Spaniard Jon Rahm in a play-off for his second victory in a row after Singapore to claim the US$4 million first prize.

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates winning for the second successive week following his LIV Golf South Africa triumph. Photo: AP
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Celebrity Style

Style Edit: The 2026 awards season was all about Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel

At this year’s Baftas, Golden Globes and Oscars, many of those nominated for awards wore Chanel looks drawn from Blazy’s first 4 collections for the house.

Actresses Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley and Nicole Kidman all showed they were Chanel fans at the 2026 Oscars, wearing looks drawn from Matthieu Blazy’s first four collections for the house. Photos: Getty Images

Fashion News

Style Edit: How the Dior Crunchy bag distils Jonathan Anderson’s vision

Recasting Dior’s iconic cannage motif in sculptural volume, the new accessory is the creative director at his most tactile and assured.

Medium Dior Crunchy bag in soft yellow macrocannage. Photo: David Sims

Fashion News

Style edit: Valentino returns to Rome for Alessandro Michele’s FW 2026 show

The glamorous front row at the show in Palazzo Barberini included Gwyneth Paltrow, Colman Domingo, Lily Allen, Tyla and Thai star Jeff Satur.

Creative director Alessandro Michele opted for a return to roots for Valentino’s fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection, Interferenze. Photos: Handout

China Economy

China developing first tourist submersible for trips 1,000 metres under the sea

The Chinese prototype would enter commercial operation offering adventure-seeking holidaymakers spectacular deep-sea experiences by 2030.

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The U-Boat Worx Super Yacht Sub 3. Chinese engineers are now working on a prototype for the first tourist submersible able to venture as deep as 1,000 metres below sea level. Photo: Handout

Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill jumps to US$811 million amid Iran war

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said monthly fuel subsidies surged more than fourfold as the conflict chokes global supply routes.

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A worker pumps fuel at a petrol station in Sarawak, Malaysia. Photo: AFP