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1. Trump tariff turbulence expected to keep gold prices high for rest of year

   World Gold Council points to elevated trade-related risks and uncertainty premiums associated with US assets.

2. Trump-nominated China hawk David Perdue confirmed as US ambassador to Beijing

   Former US senator and veteran business executive with Asia experience has been labelled ‘anti-China’ by Beijing think tank.

3. Greater Bay Airlines cancels Hong Kong-bound flight from Taipei after bird strike

   Airline apologises and says it cancelled flight HB704’s return journey on Wednesday night to conduct safety checks.

4. Hong Kong’s East Dam buzzes with mainland Chinese tourists during ‘golden week’

   Police officers and staff members from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department guard the hotspot to maintain order.

5. As markets recover from Trump tariff shock, how long will new normal last?

   While calm may have been restored for now, the fact is that Trump’s flip-flops have caused fundamental damage to the global economy.

6. China’s new private sector law takes aim at ‘profit-driven’ enforcement

   Full text of legislation gives more weight to addressing long-standing complaints about cross-regional enforcement.

7. Hong Kong police arrest man over scams involving impersonation of mainland officers

   20-year-old suspect allegedly targeted victims in at least eight telephone scams last month, swindling them of HK$1.36 million.

8. Ahead of election, Gina Rinehart wants Australia to stop worrying about Trump, copy Doge

   The mining magnate tells Australia to follow Trump’s policies: cut government costs, boost defence spending and fossil fuel investments.

9. South Korea’s presidential race shaken as top court sends Lee’s case back for retrial

   The ruling could sway moderate voters even if Lee stays on the ballot, experts say.

10. Some commuters call for new Hong Kong light rail service for pets to be expanded

    The MTR Corporation has launched a trial scheme allowing commuters to travel with their cats and dogs on weekends and public holidays.