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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 30 05:47 |
China |
Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law pleads guilty to illegal disposal of her body in stark U-turn
The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has made a U-turn midway through her murder trial and pleaded guilty to the illegal disposal of her body. As the …
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| Oct 30 05:27 |
China |
Graphics: Wang Fuk Court Fire – Casualties and accountability
Graphics: Wang Fuk Court Fire – Casualties and accountability
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| Oct 30 05:12 |
Malaysia |
Chinese stocks set for 12th straight weekly loss on AI-led selloff
AI-related shares led declines onshore, tracking overnight losses in New York and falls among their Asian peers.
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| Oct 30 05:04 |
Hong Kong |
Some Wang Fuk Court survivors say top officials’ apology nearly one year since fatal fire lacked ‘sincerity’
Former residents of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court housing estate have criticised Hong Kong leader John Lee and top officials for their apology, saying the gesture — coming nearly a year after …
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| Oct 30 04:46 |
China |
‘Why did it take 11 months?’: apology too late for some Tai Po fire survivors
Hong Kong officials’ apology over the deadly Tai Po blaze nearly a year ago came too late, residents of the fire-ravaged estate have said, as they urged authorities to learn from the …
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| Oct 30 04:15 |
China |
Lula’s win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai Po fire: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If …
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| Oct 30 03:25 |
Malaysia |
Philippine exports rise at fastest in five years on weak peso, AI boom
The Southeast Asian nation exported US$9.87 billion worth of goods in September, up 36% from a year ago.
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| Oct 30 03:15 |
China |
Hong Kong’s M+ forges new alliance with MoMA and Centre Pompidou to redefine museum loans
Hong Kong’s M+ museum, New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Centre Pompidou in Paris signed an agreement on October 30 to establish a three-way cultural alliance, aiming to redefine …
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| Oct 30 03:15 |
Laos |
Anchored in Data Sovereignty, the Engagement Enables the Legal Sector to Adopt Generative AI Safely and Confidently
Ridger Delivers MUX Private AI Deployment to Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors in Hong Kong SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Ridger, an AI infrastructure company, today announced …
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| Oct 30 03:10 |
Laos |
One Earth Summit Unites Global Leaders to Advance
Collective Flourishing in the Intelligent Age HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – The third One Earth Summit (the Summit), jointly organised by the Institute of Sustainability …
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| Oct 30 02:29 |
China |
Development minister on accountability: I am just a sailor following my captain
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Hong Kong authorities will provide more details about reforms to tackle bid-rigging and enhance oversight …
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| Oct 30 02:00 |
Laos |
Hill’s Enhances Cat and Dog Food with Prebiotics to Support Senior Pet Health in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced that it is promoting ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology in Hong Kong and enhancing its life-stage cat …
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| Oct 30 01:30 |
China |
France’s protests, like Hong Kong’s in 2019, risk being defined by violence
No protester sets out expecting a friend to be arrested, injured or caught in a confrontation with the police. Yet when that happens, the reasons for returning to the streets can change. …
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| Oct 30 00:50 |
Macau |
SMEs and community groups turning pink ribbon into action
In Macau, breast cancer awareness is increasingly being advanced not only by hospitals and advocacy groups but also by small businesses, survivors, and community organizations willing to make the issue visible. From …
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| Oct 30 00:44 |
China |
Will Tai Po fire reforms wipe out collusion in Hong Kong’s building maintenance industry?
A raft of reforms to overhaul Hong Kong’s building maintenance sector has been hailed as a bold first step in tackling bid-rigging and other deep-rooted problems, but observers said its success would …
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| Oct 30 00:34 |
Macau |
CE extends condolences for the death of the former Vice Premier
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Vice-Premier Liu Yandong and, on behalf of the Macau SAR, extended condolences to her family. Liu, a former …
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| Oct 30 00:07 |
China |
Hong Kong national security judge Alex Lee promoted to the Court of Appeal
A Hong Kong judge who has overseen high-profile national security trials, including the collusion case of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, has been promoted to the Court of Appeal. A Judiciary …
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| Oct 29 23:45 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong catches nearly 110,000 live rats in first nine months of 2026
The Hong Kong government has caught nearly 110,000 live rats and collected over 20,000 dead ones in the first nine months of this year as the city steps up efforts to combat …
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| Oct 29 22:00 |
China |
Hong Kong’s wider yuan push: a gateway to the world?
In September, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the city’s first five-year plan along with his policy address, highlighting Hong Kong’s strategic role in promoting the greater use of the yuan outside …
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| Oct 29 16:08 |
China |
Hong Kong’s John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns
Hong Kong’s leader has apologised for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, vowing extensive civil service and legislative reforms and an overhaul of government departments as his housing chief Winnie Ho Wing-yin …
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| Oct 29 14:30 |
China |
Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of 20th CPC Central Committee
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fifth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.
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| Oct 29 14:25 |
China |
Lee vows to stay on, says housing minister’s resignation his ‘political decision’
Hong Kong’s leader has said the housing minister’s resignation was his “comprehensive political decision” in establishing accountability for the city’s deadliest fire in decades, with a three-member team to also investigate up …
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| Oct 29 14:22 |
Hong Kong |
Shenzhen Bay port to open longer on Fri and Sat
The Shenzhen Bay control point will extend its opening hours on Friday and Saturday to help facilitate cross-boundary traffic. Clearance time at the crossing will be extended to 2am from midnight, as …
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| Oct 29 14:18 |
China |
Security chief vows revamp of fire department after report censures lax inspections
Hong Kong’s security chief has vowed to implement tougher enforcement against unauthorised shutdowns of fire safety systems and a structural overhaul of the Fire Services Department (FSD) after it was criticised for …
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| Oct 29 14:16 |
China |
Tai Po fire risks went unchecked as ‘honour system’ exploited, report says
The lack of a sense of crisis and an overreliance on an “honour system” prevented the buildings, labour and fire safety authorities from acting on fire safety risks at Wang Fuk Court …
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| Oct 29 14:00 |
China |
Residents were left helpless as departments ‘passed the ball’ on safety complaints
No government department took effective ownership of fire safety risks ahead of the deadly Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, allowing complaints made by residents to fall into a vacuum, according to …
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| Oct 29 13:52 |
Hong Kong |
Govt not proceeding with Peak lighting show
The government said on Thursday it won't proceed with a lighting project on the Peak that drew opposition from residents. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will remove the installations as soon …
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| Oct 29 13:45 |
China |
Hong Kong housing chief quits over Tai Po fire, accepts political responsibility
Hong Kong’s housing chief has resigned to take political responsibility for the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, offering condolences to the families of the victims and expressing hope that those who …
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| Oct 29 13:41 |
China |
Hong Kong to set up new body to oversee building renovations in regulatory overhaul
Hong Kong will establish a dedicated body to oversee building renovations as part of a wide-ranging overhaul that includes restructuring the Buildings Department and tightening regulation of contractors. The move was revealed …
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| Oct 29 13:37 |
China |
Hong Kong reveals findings of probe into deadly residential fire
China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday released a report on the investigation into a major fire at the residential complex Wang Fuk Court, announcing accountability measures and follow-up …
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| Oct 29 13:04 |
China |
Hong Kong to replace disgraced housing unit over deadly Tai Po fire
Hong Kong’s disgraced Independent Checking Unit (ICU) will be disbanded as part of reforms in the wake of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, after a judge-led inquiry identified it as the …
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| Oct 29 12:56 |
China |
Bid-rigging in renovation projects to be criminalised under law against triads
The Hong Kong government is set to criminalise bid-rigging in building maintenance projects under laws covering triad and corruption offences and allow authorities to take criminal or civil action against such conduct, …
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| Oct 29 12:09 |
China |
Hong Kong police probe HK$40 million jewellery theft from Southern district flat
Hong Kong police launched an investigation into the disappearance of jewellery worth nearly HK$40 million (US$5.1 million) from a woman’s home in the upscale Southern district neighbourhood of Chung Hom Kok. The …
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| Oct 29 11:56 |
China |
Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcry
Hong Kong authorities have scrapped a controversial plan to install decorative lights along a scenic trail on The Peak to increase the city’s nighttime tourism appeal following a public outcry, promising to …
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| Oct 29 11:35 |
Malaysia |
Zii Jia goes down fighting in 2nd round of Hylo Open
The 42nd-ranked Malaysian singles shuttler was beaten by Japan’s world No 7 Kodai Naraoka in three games.
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| Oct 29 11:19 |
Japan |
Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly Tai Po fire, pledges reform
Lee promised swift but extensive reforms to the city's building industry and regulatory system.
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| Oct 29 11:18 |
Hong Kong |
Winnie Ho 'willing to take political responsibility'
Winnie Ho, who resigned as secretary for housing over the Wang Fuk Court fire, said she was willing to bear political responsibility for the deadly blaze. In a statement, Ho said she …
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| Oct 29 11:11 |
China |
Lit cigarette, combustibles and ‘human fault’ led to deadly Hong Kong fire: report
A combination of a lit cigarette and an “abundant fuel” of combustible materials caused Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, according to a long-awaited report which found the blaze would not have …
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| Oct 29 11:05 |
China |
Later hours unlikely to boost bottle sales at Hong Kong wine festival: exhibitors
Later opening times are unlikely to boost wine sales by the bottle, exhibitors returning to Hong Kong’s annual Wine and Dine Festival have said, with new overseas participants believing that the city …
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| Oct 29 10:40 |
Hong Kong |
Tai Po fire: Housing Bureau to replace inspection unit criticised for multiple failings, ‘slack’ attitude
The Housing Bureau will replace an independent inspection unit following heavy criticism over policy and operational failures and a “slack” work attitude in the lead-up to last year’s massive Tai Po fire. …
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