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As US voters take Senate and House away from Republicans, stocks rise but Donald Trump risks becoming lame-duck president

Preparations are reportedly under way for three-way talks and each party would have something to gain.

Will the leaders of the US, Russia and China hold three-way talks when Apec meets in Shenzhen this month? Photo: AP

Secretary for Education Christine Choi warns against turning university education into vocational training solely to meet short-term job market needs.

Chinese University of Hong Kong graduates cheer after their congregation ceremony. Photo: Elson Li

The American president points to petrol prices, Musk looks to the skies and China singles out strategic stability.

A Democrat-controlled Congress will have the power to challenge US President Donald Trump’s agenda. Photo: Reuters

The central bank’s move to slow the yuan’s offers a breather to exporters, they say.

A person showcases cashmere products during a live-streaming session at a workshop in China’s Hebei province on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua

Traditional Republican China hawks may try to challenge the influence of the US president and his Maga allies after election disaster.

The Republic rout may weaken the power of the Maga movement within the party. Photo: AFP

For US allies, there are concerns that a lame-duck Trump administration might squeeze them to score some easy diplomatic wins.

Analysts argue the US midterm results will drive the Trump administration to boost pressure on Washington’s Asian allies to invest in the US and shoulder a greater share of their security burden. Photo: AFP

The curbs have intensified calls for India to develop its own advanced tunnelling equipment and boost its manufacturing sector.

A tunnel-boring machine is seen at a machinery equipment manufacturing company in Changshu, east China’s Jiangsu province, on October 30. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing eyes steady US ties after elections, while analysts say Democratic gains could bring fresh pressure over Taiwan and tech.

Robots undergo training at a manufacturing plant in China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on January 30. Photo: Xinhua

Some commenters have criticised Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran and mocked what they call his unpredictability on foreign policy.

The midterm results mean US President Donald Trump will face an opposition Congress during the final two years of his second term. Photo: AP

Ties between the Southeast Asian neighbours have been tense after wildfires in Indonesia blanketed the city state in toxic smog for months.

People walk through Merlion Park in Singapore in October as the city state is blanketed in transboundary haze from wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia. Photo: AFP

Authorities say digital version will carry same legal effect as paper, while do-not-attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders remain in hard copy.

Hongkongers will be able to create advance medical directives electronically as early as next year. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Student protests that started in France have spread in recent weeks to other European countries.

Students take part in a demonstration against education cuts outside the Danish parliament in Copenhagen on Wednesday. Photo: EPA

Almost 300 Indonesians have reportedly been involved in combat in the war, including a taxi driver who was lured by ‘easy money’.

An Indonesian taxi driver by the name of Taufiq Muhammad was recruited by Russia to fight in its war in Ukraine and died while doing so, according to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. Photo: X/Defence Intelligence of Ukraine
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The fire, which ripped through Wang Fuk Court in November while the estate was undergoing major renovations, killed 168 residents. Photo: Karma Lo

Government will conduct a legal study on criminalising bid-rigging in major building maintenance works and submit a proposal to the Legislative Council this year.

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