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Hong Kong

Victim in Haneda robbery attempt in Japan had $779k stolen in 2025

Tokyo police are investigating any links between the Haneda case early on Jan 30 and a theft and an incident involving a car in 2025.
Tokyo police are investigating any links between the Haneda case early on Jan 30 and a theft and an incident involving a car in 2025.

In the Spotlight

A record-breaking teen, ‘Indian Axelsen’ are men’s badminton players to watch

Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah in action during the 2025 SEA Games men's singles final against compatriot Alwi Farhan at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Dec 14, 2025.
Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah in action during the 2025 SEA Games men's singles final against compatriot Alwi Farhan at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Dec 14, 2025.

Bail denied for 4 suspects in $400k Hong Kong cash heist

Given the “seriousness of the case”, all four were remanded in custody pending trial.
Given the “seriousness of the case”, all four were remanded in custody pending trial.

Feb 1 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) preview

Have a go with Infinite Resolve

Infinite Resolve (Hugh Bowman) at his only win in the Class 3 Cha Kwo Ling Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on New Year's Day. French jockey Alexis Badel will partner the Mark Newnham-trained son of Snitzel in the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1,600m) for four-year-olds at Sha Tin on Feb 1.
Infinite Resolve (Hugh Bowman) at his only win in the Class 3 Cha Kwo Ling Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on New Year's Day. French jockey Alexis Badel will partner the Mark Newnham-trained son of Snitzel in the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1,600m) for four-year-olds at Sha Tin on Feb 1.

Maersk to take over Panama Canal port operations temporarily from HK firm

Maersk will temporarily take over operation of two ports on the Panama Canal.
Maersk will temporarily take over operation of two ports on the Panama Canal.

6 arrested over $476k robbery from Japanese men in Hong Kong

Investigations found that one of the victims who filed a police report was actually an accomplice and provided inside information.
Investigations found that one of the victims who filed a police report was actually an accomplice and provided inside information.

Hong Kong port operator contract violated Panama constitution, court rules

A container ship is docked at Panama Ports Company (PPC) after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled key port contracts held by the Hong Kong‑based CK Hutchison–owned firm, leaving the future of some Panama Canal operations uncertain, in Panama City, Panama, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Aris Martinez REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT
A container ship is docked at Panama Ports Company (PPC) after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled key port contracts held by the Hong Kong‑based CK Hutchison–owned firm, leaving the future of some Panama Canal operations uncertain, in Panama City, Panama, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Aris Martinez REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT

In the Hot Seat

Tougher playing conditions, new addition to the family: Lions coach Gavin Lee on his hopes for 2026

Profile of Singapore national football team coach Gavin Lee, 35, at Jalan Besar Stadium on Jan 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Profile of Singapore national football team coach Gavin Lee, 35, at Jalan Besar Stadium on Jan 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Hong Kong raids offices in bid-rigging probe after deadly Wang Fuk fire

The fire highlighted abuse in Hong Kong’s building renovation industry, a billion-dollar sector long plagued by allegations of corruption.
The fire highlighted abuse in Hong Kong’s building renovation industry, a billion-dollar sector long plagued by allegations of corruption.

Hongkongers snap up silver as gold becomes ‘too expensive’

People queue inside a gold dealer in Hong Kong to buy up bars of silver.
People queue inside a gold dealer in Hong Kong to buy up bars of silver.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.