2026-02-25
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HSBC’s 2025 profit falls 7% but beats estimates despite property woes, Madoff lawsuits
HSBC Holdings, the largest banking group in Europe and Hong Kong by assets, on Wednesday reported a ...
2026-02-25
04:25
Malaysians cheer as US drops ‘alpha male’ ambassador pick Nick Adams
The news rippled through Malaysian social media with something close to glee. Nick Adams, the Austra...
2026-02-25
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Budget 2026: Hong Kong to form new AI strategy committee chaired by finance chief Paul Chan
Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan will chair a new “AI+ and Industry Development Strategy” committ...
2026-02-25
04:15
Turmoil grips Philippines in 1986 as People Power ends Marcos rule – from the SCMP archive
This story was published on February 25, 1986. Marcos on brink of Manila turmoil From Harvey Stockwi...
2026-02-25
03:45
Wellington mayor takes dip to prove sea is safe after sewage leak in New Zealand
The mayor of New Zealand’s capital city took an afternoon dip on Wednesday hoping to assuage public ...
2026-02-25
03:04
LIVE: Hong Kong Budget 2026
Financial Secretary Paul Chan is delivering the 2026 Hong Kong budget. Stay tuned for updates. Hong ...
2026-02-25
02:54
Budget 2026-27: what can Hongkongers expect from Paul Chan’s financial plans?
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2026-02-25
02:45
Norway’s former prime minister in hospital following Epstein files disclosures
Norway’s former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been admitted to hospital due to the stress cau...
2026-02-25
02:35
Police firearm discharged at Kwun Tong Police Station amid reports of officer suicide
Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after an officer fired her service pistol inside Kwu...
2026-02-25
02:25
Hong Kong investment company HKIC to get expanded remit after early gains
All eyes on Wednesday will be on how the government plans to give a big push to its latest investmen...