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AdvertisementHong Kong economyHong KongHong Kong EconomyHong Kong, Singapore square off in race to become world’s gold trading hubAccess to mainland’s robust market gives Hong Kong the edge over Southeast Asian rival, experts say
3-MIN READ3-MIN1 ListenKevin LiPublished: 7:00pm, 8 Mar 2026Updated: 7:34pm, 8 Mar 2026Hong Kong and Singapore have crossed swords over their ambitions to be the world’s gold trading hub, but experts say the city holds an advantage over its Southeast Asian rival, citing its access to mainland China’s robust market.
As Hong Kong pushes ahead with measures to create an ecosystem for gold trading – highlighted as recently in the government’s budget late last month – the city state has reportedly been courting global heavyweights.
In response to the South China Morning Post’s queries about Singapore’s rumoured alliance with the world’s major market makers such as JP Morgan and UBS, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) did not deny the reports and highlighted ..

AdvertisementSingaporeThis Week in AsiaHealth & EnvironmentSingapore’s ban on caged lorries revives debate over migrant worker transportThe government says the move improves workers’ safety, but advocacy groups say the wider transport risks remain
3-MIN READ3-MINKolette LimPublished: 7:00pm, 7 Mar 2026Singapore is moving to ban caged lorries used to transport migrant workers in a bid to reduce safety risks in emergencies, but activists say the change does not address the wider dangers of ferrying workers in such vehicles.Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said that caged lorry decks posed “additional safety risks” to passengers sitting in the rear.
“For example, if a lorry with a caged door that is locked or latched from the outside is involved in an accident or a fire, workers may not be able to escape,” Sun said in Parliament when announcing the measure on Wednesday.
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AdvertisementHong Kong policeHong KongSocietyHong Kong police step up security at consulates of nations in Middle East conflictSource says officers have increased patrols at the consulates as precaution since the outbreak of US-Israeli war against Iran
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenClifford LoPublished: 6:53pm, 7 Mar 2026Updated: 7:05pm, 7 Mar 2026Hong Kong police have stepped up security around the consulates and officials of countries involved in the Middle East conflict, the South China Morning Post has learned.
A source said officers had increased patrols at the consulates as a precaution since the outbreak of the conflict.
The United States and Israel launched a massive attack on Tehran last Saturday, killing its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with his wife and senior Iranian officials. The move prompted Iranian counter-attacks across the Middle East, with little sign of de-escalation to date.AdvertisementThe ongoing war has disrupted global supply chains, driven up oil pri..

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UAE warns against filming or sharing footage of missile debris sites. The UAE’s Attorney-General has warned the public against photographing or sharing images and videos from locations where projectiles or shrapnel have fallen, cautioning that circulating such material or misleading information could spread panic and distort the reality of the situation in the country.UAE Attorney-General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said recording or publishing visuals from incident locations, including damage caused by falling debris, can create unnecessary alarm among residents. He noted that spreading such content or inaccurate reports may give a misleading impression of the country’s security situation. Loud Blasts Heard In Abu Dhabi As Dubai Faces Fresh Drone Attack | Iran Goes All-Out According to Al Shamsi, state institutions responsible for security and emergency response are carrying out their duties with high efficiency to safeguard the community. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: &..

President Donald Trump made the remarks at an event to honour the 2025 MLS champions Inter Miami. (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the United States could turn its attention to Cuba after the war against Iran.Speaking at a reception at the White House, Trump said his administration wanted to “fix” and “finish” the situation in Iran first, but indicated that Cuba could be addressed afterward. CUBA WAR NEXT? Trump Drops 'WAIT FOR TWO WEEKS' Bombshell As Iran Conflict Explodes | WATCH “We want to fix, finish this one first — but that will be just a question of time before you and a lot of unbelievable people are going to be going back to Cuba,” he said.Addressing US secretary of state Marco Rubio, the Miami-born son of Cuban immigrants, Trump added: “You’ve been doing a fantastic job on a place called Cuba.”“What's happening with Cuba is amazing, and we think that we want to finish this one first, but that will be just a question of time befor..

AdvertisementUS, Israel war on IranWorldEurope2 tankers carrying India’s Reliance fuel ditch Europe, divert to Singapore, Southeast AsiaAsian buyers are rushing to secure fuel as the near halt in traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, due to war, constrains oil supplies
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenReutersPublished: 7:18pm, 6 Mar 2026Two tankers loaded with fuel from Reliance Industries in India ⁠that were headed to Europe ⁠made U-turns and are now bound for ⁠Asia, according to two trade sources and ship-tracking data, as the refiner capitalises on firm Asian margins with the Iran war squeezing supply.
The Advantage Life, which loaded around 100,000 metric tons (745,000 barrels) of diesel at Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery on February 28, is currently bound for Singapore, ‌according to Kpler, LSEG data and two trade sources.
The Navig8 Honor, which is carrying around 75,000 tons (591,000 barrels) of jet fuel and was initially headed to West-of-Suez markets, also turned around and is heading for Southe..

AdvertisementCrime in Hong KongHong KongLaw and Crime3 workers arrested over theft at Tai Po fire block, HK$90,000 in jewellery seizedPolice arrest three workers responsible for structural reinforcement work at the estate destroyed in blaze, insider says
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenJess MaPublished: 7:18pm, 6 Mar 2026Updated: 7:24pm, 6 Mar 2026Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of theft at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, seizing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery, the South China Morning Post has learned.
A source confirmed that police arrested three workers responsible for structural reinforcement work at the estate, destroyed in a blaze last year, for suspected theft on Thursday afternoon.
During the investigation, officers seized HK$90,000 worth of gold jewellery from the three labourers, who were working at Wang Tai House.
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Keir Starmer Britain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. Regional allies say the UK government responded too slowly to the threat and delayed key military decisions at a critical moment.Britain’s allies in the Gulf and Cyprus have raised concerns that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer did not act quickly enough to protect the region and British nationals during the latest Iranian missile attacks. According to The Times (UK), officials in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have privately questioned the UK’s response and its defence posture around Cyprus, where Britain operates two military bases.Israel attacks IranUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: 'Indian navy's guest struck without warning': Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena'Will bitterly regret': Iran warns US after IRIS Dena, 'Indian Navy’s guest', sunk by torpedoWhat is Minuteman III missile? T..