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1. Nvidia asks chipmaker TSMC to ramp up H200 production as China demand jumps, sources say

   Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has ‌approached contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to ramp up production, sources said. Chinese tech companies have placed orders for more than 2 million H200 chips for 2026, while ‍Nvidia currently holds just 700,000 units in stock, two of...

2. China rolls out trade-in funding for 2026 as campaign to spur spending continues

   China has unveiled the details of an extension to its popular consumer goods trade-in scheme, a policy which has helped to fuel short-term boosts in consumption and contributed to the achievement of nationwide targets for economic growth. On Tuesday, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) – the country's top economic planner – announced with the Ministry of Finance that 62.5...

3. Why return of Zia’s son may influence Bangladesh’s election

   The death of Bangladesh’s three-time former prime minister Khaleda Zia just days after her son Tarique Rahman returned from a 17-year exile has created a groundswell of sympathy for the family, with analysts saying Zia’s legacy may tilt the country’s February election in favour of her party. With the polls set to be the first since student-led protests toppled the government of Zia’s long-time...

4. Beijing renews trade-in subsidy scheme amid domestic car market’s gloomy outlook

   Beijing has renewed a trade-in subsidy for car purchases, at least a week ahead of schedule, in an apparent effort to prop up the country’s automotive sector amid worries of a sales slump in 2026. Buyers who replace their petrol and electric cars with new vehicles would receive a cash subsidy of up to 20,000 yuan (US$2,858) per unit, according to a circular jointly released on Monday by the...

5. Hong Kong police officer jailed for forging statements to close 10 cases

   A Hong Kong police officer was sentenced to two years in prison on Wednesday for unlawfully terminating 10 criminal investigations by forging statements of complainants agreeing to withdraw their cases. According to a probation officer’s report, 34-year-old Detective Constable Wong Yiu-chung had failed to manage stress at work, which drove him to forge statements and dishonestly obtain his...

6. How China cracked US ‘super code’, health benefits of lard: 7 science highlights

   We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How China cracked US ‘super code’ that controls most power grids in the world China is no longer using American software to run its power grid. The Southern Regional Electricity Market (SREM) – the world’s...

7. Hong Kong restaurants, bars gear up for packed 2026 countdown parties

   Hong Kong will ring in the new year with packed restaurants and bustling nightlife activities in Central, but the absence of a fireworks display may affect business on the Kowloon side, industry leaders have said. Their comments on Wednesday followed the tourism board’s announcement that the main celebration would be held on Chater Road in Central, after the annual Victoria Harbour fireworks...

8. Malaysian forced to scam Hongkongers recalls year-long nightmare in Myanmar

   What began as an overseas job opportunity turned into a year-long nightmare for a 26-year-old Malaysian who was forced to work for an online scam syndicate in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The victim, who wanted to be known only as Chew, said he was among 31 Malaysians safely repatriated on December 20 after being rescued from a scam compound during a security raid by Myanmar authorities. Chew, who works...

9. CIA behind drone strike on ‘big facility’ in Venezuela: sources

   The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels, according to two people familiar with details of the operation who requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. The first known direct operation on Venezuelan soil since the US began strikes in September marked a significant escalation in the administration’s months-long...

10. Tourist killed after fall from 70-metre cliff while taking photos in Hong Kong

    A mainland Chinese hiker has died after falling off a 70-metre (230 feet) cliff on an outlying island in Hong Kong, with the Post learning the victim had lost his balance while taking pictures of the scenery. Police received a report from one of the tourist’s friends at 10.18am on Wednesday that the victim, a 21-year-old man, had fallen from a viewing platform on Po Pin Chau into the...