Indonesia wants to provide contraceptives to students, critics say plan undermines values

The health ministry says the plan will prioritise educating teenagers about reproductive health and proper use of contraceptives.

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Actress Han So-hee’s mother charged with illegal gambling; Yoo Ah-in jailed for drug use

Korean actress Han So-hee distances herself from mother’s arrest over illegal gambling, as Korean actor Yoo Ah-in is jailed for a year for using propofol, the drug that killed Michael Jackson.

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Hong Kong security chief slams Wall Street Journal for ‘fact-twisting’ opinion piece

Secretary for Security Chris Tang pens open letter against opinion piece that criticised city’s recent conviction of two editors of Stand News.

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Japan eyes major warship deal with Australia – to pave way for Aukus membership?

Experts suggest Japan’s bid for the warship project could serve as a stepping stone towards joining the defence pact.

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Christmas comes 3 months early to Venezuela as president decrees October 1 celebration

‘It’s September, and it already smells like Christmas’, said President Nicolas Maduro, making the announcement on his weekly television show.

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China’s 3 monetary pivots under the first year of central bank governor Pan Gongsheng

China’s central bank has conducted at least three large monetary adjustments since Pan Gongsheng was named People’s Bank of China governor in July 2023.

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Hong Kong’s anti-corruption body issues warning after tourist poses as investigator

Mainland Chinese woman, 30, shares photos of her dressed in office employee uniform on Instagram-like platform Xiaohongshu.

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China’s services activity expansion slows in August despite summer travel peak: Caixin PMI

China’s Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slipped to 51.6 in August from 52.1 in June.

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‘Embrace and adapt’: Singapore transgender beauty queen on her journey to Miss Universe

Qatrisha Zairyah, who has reached the finals of Miss Universe Singapore, hopes her story will help ease prejudice against transgender people.

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Call for A350 engine maker Rolls-Royce to explain parts problem after Hong Kong flights axed

Manufacturer should advise whether other airlines need to inspect fleets and replace any faulty components, experts say.

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Chinese companies seek gold in ‘silver economy’ as population greys

Companies are shifting their focus to capitalise on opportunities presented by China’s ageing population. For some, the strategic pivot is starting to pay off.

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Gaza war: US charges Hamas leaders over October 7 attack on Israel

Those targeted include Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and at least 5 others accused of orchestrating the incident that killed 1,200 people.

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Coldplay to perform at Hong Kong’s soon-to-open Kai Tak Stadium early next year: sources

Two separate sources also tell Post ticket sales for concert at 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium to launch around start of 2025.

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How China’s middle class is creating a ‘green gold’ rush in Africa

Trade between China, Africa and the West is yielding mutually beneficial results, and Greater Bay Area cities could have a key role to play.

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Hong Kong to promote new patriotic song ‘Our Home’ at local primary, secondary schools

Authorities also call on students to consider singing Cally Kwong’s song in music classes and choirs.

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5 children, 6 parents dead in eastern China after bus hits crowd outside school

Bus driver detained by police after 11 die and dozens injured in crash days after state media outlines measures to keep students safe.

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FOCAC: African leaders look to China for project funds and trade deals at Beijing summit

China is meanwhile expected to use the event to seek support and boost ties amid an intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US and Europe.

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Passengers complain about poor service after Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific cancels 48 flights

Travellers tell the Post they were informed of the cancellations at around 9:30pm on Monday.

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How China and Europe can best settle their EV tariff disputes

Rather than seeing bilateral solutions that can lead to zero-sum thinking, China and the EU should take a multilateral approach to get better results and spur needed trade reforms.

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China’s railway operator brings in gravy train, posting profits and lowering debt ratios

China’s state-owned railway operator has bucked economic trends by registering profits and lower debt ratios for the first six months of 2024.

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UK PM Starmer vows to tackle issue of ticket prices after Oasis gig furore

Asked if that could mean changing law, PM said it may mean ‘adjustments’. Tickets for Britpop band’s reunion tour more than doubled in price.

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‘China remains complex intelligence concern’: New Zealand threat report

New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment report is part of government shift to better inform New Zealanders about risks the country faces.

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French pensioner on trial for drugging wife, allowing 50 men to rape her

The 71-year-old man, who recruited the men online, faces charges alongside 50 other defendants in a case that has shocked France.

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Hong Kong retail rental relief needed as sector remains sluggish, expert warns

Industry leader Annie Tse calls for a 30 per cent reduction in rents, saying downward trend will continue to year end or even early 2025.

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‘No harm’: Iran seeks detente with West over nuclear programme, new talks

Through Gulf backchannels, Iran has avoided a direct clash with Israel despite the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

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Russia launches early morning missile attack on Ukraine’s capital

Ukrainian air defence units destroyed more than a dozen cruise and ballistic missiles, Kyiv’s military administration said.

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Hong Kong-bound Tropical Cyclone Yagi kills 2 in Philippines

Yagi, called Enteng in the Philippines, is forecast to intensify in strength before heading towards southern China at the end of the week.

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Inside US and China military drills, Singapore’s underconsumption trend: 5 weekend reads

From US and China military drills to Singapore embracing underconsumption, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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Indonesia corruption watchdog summons Widodo’s son Kaesang over private jet use

Kaesang Pangarep will face questions regarding his reported use of a private jet on a lavish overseas trip to the US with his wife Erina Gudono.

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What should Hong Kong drivers know about road accidents involving wild boars, pets?

After recent crashes where drivers have been hurt and animals killed, the Post looks at legal liabilities, insurance issues and best practices.

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Hong Kong may issue No 1 standby signal on Tuesday as Tropical Cyclone Yagi nears

Yagi is expected to become typhoon on Thursday before further strengthening and entering within 400km of the city.

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Swiss court jails 1MDB fraudsters over US$1.8 billion theft from Malaysia state fund

The court emphasised the severity of the crimes, citing the high amounts of money involved and the defendants’ selfish motives.

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Chinese tycoons are using stock to borrow from private lenders as bank liquidity dries up

With Fed easing imminent, ‘clients are once again comfortable using their stocks as collateral for project funding’, HSBC executive says.

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China’s PLA found ‘shooting at drone swarms challenging’ in recent air defence drills

First round of anti-aircraft artillery launched against drone swarm during PLA exercise achieved only 40 per cent damage, CCTV report says.

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Hong Kong urged to better protect outdoor cleaners from heatstroke: NGO

Poll by Oxfam Hong Kong finds more than 86 per cent of workers suffered heat illness as they weren’t familiar with warning system.

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If Deng Xiaoping were alive, he would worry about China’s shifting priorities

Deng’s guiding philosophy of the centrality of economic development is rarely mentioned now, and has become secondary to national security.

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‘Heartbroken’ Thai trans woman seeks revenge by scamming 73 men out of US$880,000 over 13 years

A Thai trans woman who claims to have been badly treated by a Japanese lover has sought revenge by scamming scores of men out of huge sums of money.

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Malaysia as 2025 Asean chair: a test of diplomacy, regional cohesion – and its China ties

With tensions rising in the South China Sea and the Myanmar crisis still unresolved, Malaysia’s leadership will be closely scrutinised.

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North Korea’s Kim pushes for regional development with construction projects

Kim calls for health and education facilities in rural areas alongside factories amid concerns over economic hardships, state media reported.

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Ukraine shelling kills 1, injures more than a dozen in Russia’s Belgorod region

Zelensky renews calls on allies to allow Kyiv to fire Western-supplied missiles deeper into Russia after 47 injured in strike on Kharkiv.

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Bad weather caused helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president, final report confirms

Ebrahim Raisi and 8 others were killed in May. Speculation was rife at the time that Raisi’s helicopter had been shot down by Israel.

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11 killed in Israeli strike on school, Gaza officials say

UN said majority of dead are women and children. The school, sheltering displaced people, had a Hamas police outpost, a Gaza official said.

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Hong Kong’s Physical gym chain warned to pay HK$3 million in MPF arrears or face legal action

Physical is second gym chain in under two weeks to slip into trouble after rival Pure Fitness was accused of not paying rent for Central branch.

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Elderly Hongkongers urged to get osteoporosis scans as experts warn of hip fracture surge

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point of fragility and possible fracture.

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China-focused ‘Red Ventures’ pilot brings tech gaps message for next US president: analyst

Red Ventures, a pilot US programme focused on mapping gaps in technological innovation with China, has reportedly entered its second phase.

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Hong Kong education chief opens up about eldest son’s suicide, vows to support youth

Christine Choi says incident left ‘big hole in her heart’, but religion, reading, and family and friends helped her to cope with son’s death.

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Hong Kong students should sing national anthem ‘with emotion’ on return to school: minister

Education chief Christine Choi issues reminder before first day of academic term, with flag-raising ceremonies expected at schools.

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Hong Kong ‘has long way to go’ before it can become a global I&T hub, minister says

Technology minister Sun Dong says more work needed to turn industry development efforts into actual productivity and economic growth.

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Hong Kong’s Paul Chan calls for more trade with Australia beyond lobsters and wine

Financial Secretary Paul Chan to promote city’s emerging industries in his first official visit to Australia in six years.

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Japan protests Chinese naval intrusion into territorial waters, days after airspace incursion

A Chinese naval vessel was spotted entering Japanese territorial waters near the southern Kuchinoerabu island at around 6:00am on Saturday.

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Homebuyers flock to city centres as pandemic-induced demand for flats close to nature wanes

That shift has become evident in metropolises across the UK and Australia, as well as in compact cities like Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Ukraine war: Moscow claims to thwart ‘massive’ drone attack on Russia

Russia claims to have destroyed 26 drones without casualties or damage.

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Hong Kong aviation fans have whale of a time as rare Beluga aircraft stops in city

Airbus aircraft, which was specially designed to transport large-scale aeroplane’s components, causes stir online after making rare stop in city.

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Why Malaysia has stayed quiet but firm on South China Sea: ‘let sleeping dogs lie’

Anwar’s government has adhered to the three-pronged policy of maintaining China ties while still protecting Malaysia’s sovereign rights.

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Hong Kong team finds Japanese occupation era ‘shrine’ but officials reject ‘conjecture’

Researchers say rare remnants of Japanese shrine has been hiding in plain sight in popular Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens.

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Pope Francis’ Indonesia visit to connect mosques & cathedrals via ‘Tunnel of Friendship’

The pope will visit the Istiqlal mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, and the ‘Tunnel of Friendship’ connecting it to the Our Lady of the Assumption cathedral, built in 2020 as a symbol of religious unity.

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The app, used by both the Kremlin and its opponents, is a vital source of uncensored news in a country where dissent is increasingly suppressed.

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Super Garuda Shield vs Falcon Strike: inside the US and China’s military drills

While the US conducts large-scale exercises, China’s partnerships remain constrained by suspicion and a lack of interoperability, analysts say.

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The world is getting smaller, at least culturally

Whether it’s Chinese gaming or K-pop, cultural exchanges can be more effective than economic engagement in building international trust

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China thief steals 20 Buddha statues for worship, claims they can change his fate – how so?

Following the theft of more than 20 Buddhist statues by a man in China who claimed he did so because they could change his fate, the Post explains why such beliefs exist on the mainland.

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Can Japan, known for its workaholic culture, overcome a labour shortage with a 4-day work week?

Despite government support, cultural norms and ingrained workaholic tendencies pose challenges to widespread adoption.

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Universities in Hong Kong welcome more non-local students after city doubles intake limit

Baptist University says number of first-year, non-local students for 2024-25 to increase by nearly 200 per cent from last year.

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Israel reports first death of soldier in West Bank raid that has killed 22 Palestinians

Elkana Navon, 20, ‘fell during operational activity’, and another soldier was severely injured in the same incident.

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Kamala Harris says Donald Trump ‘disrespected sacred ground’ at Arlington military cemetery

The US Army says a cemetery employee was pushed after asking Trump’s team to stop filming in a burial section where photography is banned.

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Hong Kong police arrest duo over tricking woman into sex to ‘change her fortune’, fraud

Man, 30, and woman, 25, believed to have also tricked victim into handing over HK$400,000 after former allegedly tricked her into sex.

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Residential cruise passengers in Belfast wait for months to board a 3-year journey

The residential cruising business has proved a troubled one, with just one ship of its kind, MS The World, launched in 2002, in operation.

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Israeli army says it killed 2 Palestinians attempting West Bank bombings

The Israeli army’s operation in the West Bank entered its fourth day after the overnight killing of two Palestinians it claims were bombers.

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Could Japan’s ruling party election revamp relations with China?

The election of an unorthodox figure to lead the Liberal Democratic Party could allow for much-needed balance between diplomacy and deterrence.

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Hong Kong-bound Cathay Pacific flight aborts take-off in Taiwan after engine fire

Flames were seen bursting out from one of its engines as the plane was about to take-off.

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Hong Kong must better sync up policies with Macau, mainland China: city delegate

Starry Lee, who sits on NPC Standing Committee, says more policy coordination between all three aligns with spirit of third plenum.

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Hong Kong’s care homes for elderly struggle to offer ‘dying-in-place’ services

Demand among patients to spend their final days in familiar surroundings has been growing, but care homes say they lack resources.

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Pakistan in talks with Cathay Pacific over resuming direct flights to Hong Kong, envoy says

Consul general Riaz Ahmed Shaikh says passenger demand supports resuming direct flights after 10-year hiatus.

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Pope heads to Southeast Asia in ambitious trip

Pope Francis’ visit aims to cement the Catholic Church’s position in the region and comes despite his growing health problems.

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Philippines seeks naval self-reliance as South China Sea threats grow: ‘we wasted 6 years’

As clashes in the South China Sea intensify, Manila’s shift towards local shipbuilding is seen as essential for countering Beijing’s growing maritime influence.

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Avocados and honey imports a sign of China’s growing agricultural engagement with Africa

Agricultural cooperation expected to be high on the agenda when Beijing hosts the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit next week.

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China’s factory activity remains in contraction amid weak economic momentum

China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) stood at 49.1 in August, down from a reading of 49.4 in July.

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15 Islamic State militants killed in desert raid by US and Iraqi forces

The US military says the joint operation targeted the Isis militants in Iraq’s western Anbar Desert region.

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Russian mercenaries leave Burkina Faso to fight against Ukraine in Kursk

Viktor Yermolaev, head of paramilitary unit Bear Brigade, said many fighters had left the West African country to defend the Russian territory.

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Malaysian civil servants among 36 arrested in raid on ‘swingers’ ring holding group sex events

Police said the syndicate, run by a Singaporean and a Malaysian, charged each customer US$89 to become a subscriber and held gatherings in condos.

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Will Indonesia’s democracy and judiciary retreat further after Widodo’s exit?

The country’s anti-corruption agency and courts weakened under Joko Widodo as he set out to create a family political dynasty.

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Trump says he will vote against Florida abortion measure

The former US president backtracks from his apparent endorsement of the initiative to widen abortion rights in the state.

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How I transcended my Hong Kong identity crisis

I felt neither British nor Chinese growing up in Hong Kong. Travelling the world and living in Beijing helped me find my bearings.

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China’s Olympic stars set to dazzle Hong Kong with sporting prowess on final day of visit

Athletes will head to two separate venues for a series of ticket-only demonstrations before they move on to Macau.

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100 days into the job, Taiwan’s new leader is cutting mainland ties by reframing history

William Lai Ching-te has used key speeches to showcase his fiery stance on cross-strait relations and minimise mainland links, analysts say.

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What do Hong Kong teens think about official advice on controlling sexual impulses?

Teens criticise Education Bureau’s portrayal of boys’ inability to control their urges and what message girls’ choices of clothing send.

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Japan scraps idea of cash, free train rides for city women to marry men in rural areas

As they age, many rural areas in the world’s fourth-biggest economy are facing a depopulation crisis, with some small towns having hardly any – or even zero – children.

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Tech war: Beijing sets up US$1.2 billion semiconductor fund as China splurges on chips

Beijing set up the new chip fund under the state-owned Zhongguancun Development Group, joining a slew of chip investment funds across China.

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Hong Kong life insurance sales hit record, driven by buyers from mainland China

Sales surge 12 per cent to US$14.9 billion as mainland visitors continue buying spree to chase better returns and hedge the yuan.

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Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s cub twins start to develop black-and-white features and sprout fur

Despite being twins, ‘Little Brother’ has more pronounced dark patches, while ‘Elder Sister’ is slightly larger

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China’s Communist Party brings in new rules to regulate faith, loyalty and performance

Regulations target members who are not guilty of serious breaches but ‘lack revolutionary spirit’ or fail to pay membership fees on time.

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Singaporean jailed for planting cannabis in estranged wife’s car to frame her

Tan Xianglong came up with the idea to get a quick divorce after a private investigator he hired failed to find evidence of her alleged adultery.

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Wukong mania drives China tourism, Filipino helpers to earn big in South Korea: 7 highlights

From tech layoffs in Chinese R&D teams to Black Myth: Wukong driving tourism, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Kuala Lumpur sinkhole tragedy a wake-up call, but who will take responsibility?

A week into the incident, Malaysian authorities have not explained to the public who is ultimately culpable.

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Nvidia, Apple in talks to join OpenAI’s new funding round valuing it at over US$1 billion

Nvidia has discussed investing about US$100 million, while Apple and Microsoft are also mulling participation, sources say.

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Ukraine says one of its West-donated F-16 fighter jets has crashed, killing pilot

The announcement marks the first reported destruction of an F-16 in Ukraine, just weeks after Kyiv began taking delivery of the US-made supersonic aircraft.

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Expiration of major US-China science treaty signals deep uncertainty amid high tensions

Landmark deal dating to 1979 is said to shield American researchers working in mainland but critics say Beijing is exploiting its terms.

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How Tedy Teow, the Malaysian fraudster dubbed ‘Jho Low 2’, allegedly swindled millions

Teow’s MBI Group duped thousands with fake high-return investments, leading to his extradition to China on massive fraud charges.

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Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho’s son gets life sentence for murder of Colombian surgeon in Thailand

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo chopped up Edwin Arrieta’s body and put the parts in plastic bags before distributing them around Koh Phangan.

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Are China’s vast bamboo forests the answer to forever fossil plastics?

Chinese researchers say technique to ‘remodel’ the tall grass into a plastic substitute could soon produce eco-friendly utensils, hats, phone cases and more.

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PetroChina pays US$839 million to buy parent’s electric unit to shift towards green energy

The acquisition of CNPC’s Electric Energy will further help leverage the synergy between its renewable energy and power segments, PetroChina’s president said.

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Mainland China Olympic stars set to shine with rousing Hong Kong welcome

Olympians are expected to showcase their talents and meet the public at demonstrations on Friday and Saturday.

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Was incursion of Japan airspace a ‘message’ from China over US moves in Indo-Pacific region?

Some experts believe the act is a strategically calculated move to weaken US alliances in the region and a test of Japan’s military responses.

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Australia urged to cut fossil fuel emissions as Pacific nations back landmark policing plan

Activists say better leadership must come from Australia, accused of ‘climate fraud’ over its continued expansion of gas and coal projects.

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Who are the Chinese Olympians visiting Hong Kong? Pan Zhanle, Quan Hongchan among group

From table tennis titans to swimming stars, the Post looks at biggest names in 65-strong delegation on three-day trip to city.

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Malaysia to conduct ‘integrity audit’ after second sinkhole appears in Kuala Lumpur

The audit will take place after the search has concluded for an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole six days ago.

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Shanghai-based Art021 launches Hong Kong art fair with focus on ‘global south’

Inaugural Art021 Hong Kong brings together 90 galleries from 13 countries and regions.

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China’s Nvidia wannabe, Tencent-backed AI chip start-up EnFlame, flags IPO intention

The Shanghai-based unicorn has begun the so-called tutoring process, compulsory for IPO applicants in China.

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Former judge eyeing job as Macau leader says gambling-based economy must diversify

Sam Hou-fai, former president of city’s top court, formally announces election bid, vows better integration into national development plans.

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Singapore joins ‘highly transparent’ real estate market ranking, surpasses Hong Kong

Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore are the best four among Asia-Pacific property markets in JLL’s latest transparency survey. The UK, France and US top the list globally.

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The arrest of maverick entrepreneur Pavel Durov has drawn global attention to the importance of his messaging app Telegram for Russian troops and propagandists in the Ukraine war.

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Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in sedition case against closed Stand News on Thursday

Verdict, originally slated for last October, was adjourned three times pending appellate court ruling on separate sedition case.

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Hong Kong’s July used-home price index drops to an 8-year low amid tepid property market

Hong Kong’s housing industry is mired in a slump, as a huge pipeline of coming and unsold homes combined with the highest borrowing costs in more than two decades to sap purchasing demand.

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Hong Kong sales plan for 2024 subsidised flats revealed, but is deal sweet enough to tempt?

7,132 subsidised flats up for grabs, with a 30 per cent discount, but both figures down on last year’s release.

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South China Sea: when should Philippines invoke its US Mutual Defence Treaty?

Rising tensions are forcing Manila to weigh invoking the treaty, but analysts warn it’s ‘not like a light switch that you turn on and off’.

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Obesity-related cancers rocketing among young people in China

Researchers said there had been an ‘alarming’ increase in cases across all age groups, especially among those aged 25 to 29.

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More Australians anxious over immigration amid push to ban Gaza war refugees, new poll shows

A new poll found about 44 per cent supporting a pause on Palestinian refugee arrivals, while 42 per cent saw immigration as a negative.

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2 workers killed, 1 injured in explosion at Delta maintenance facility in Atlanta

Delta said it was working with local authorities to investigate what happened. Local media reported that a tyre on a plane exploded.

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Australia to cap foreign student numbers in migration crackdown, ease housing crisis

Record migration – driven by students from India, China and Philippines – expanded labour supply and restrained wage pressures, but it exacerbated an already tight housing market.

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Marcos Jnr’s Philippines rattled by Quiboloy crackdown, anti-corruption push

Marcos Jnr’s moves against the shadowy Duterte-linked Pastor Quiboloy have collided with a surging anti-graft movement demanding reform.

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What Modi’s historic Ukraine trip means for India’s peacemaker role, Russia ties

The Indian prime minister’s visit marks a milestone, but New Delhi’s Moscow links will hamper its ability to influence the conflict.

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Charli XCX’s Kamala Harris ‘brat’ post on X not meant as political, but she’s embracing it

Charli XCX’s viral ‘Kamala IS brat’ tweet has helped shape Kamala Harris’ presidential election campaign. While this was unintentional – ‘politics doesn’t feed my art,’ she says – the singer is embracing it.

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Critics blast Seoul’s ‘submissive’ Tokyo ties as Kishida seeks Yoon talks before exit

South Korea’s opposition accuses President Yoon Suk-yeol of being pro-Tokyo and eager to erase Korea’s history under Japanese rule.

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China’s PLA air and ground forces start live-fire drill near Myanmar border

The 3-day exercise in Yunnan province comes amid escalating violence in the troubled neighbouring region.

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Black Myth: Wukong boom plays into China’s desire to lift demand, economy

China’s blockbuster video game Black Myth: Wukong is driving a wave of economic activities at a time of weak domestic demand.

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Special counsel urges appeal court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Jack Smith said judge’s decision that dismissed prosecution was at odds with long-standing Justice Department practice and must be reversed.

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Australia’s Qantas blames ‘coding error’ for 85% discount on first-class flights

Qantas’ terms and conditions allow it to rescind the offer if there is “‘an obvious error”, so around 300 customers received upgrades or refunds.

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China’s EV makers must pursue emerging markets amid dire profit prospects: Moody’s

Emerging markets in Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia have growth potential but also carry risks for companies facing a price war at home and tariffs abroad, ratings agency says.

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China’s urban-rural gap is a threat to growth. Is the divide too wide to fix?

Researchers report waning optimism about social mobility among rural Chinese as education disparities create obstacles for economy.

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Traders dump China, load up on EM bond ETFs as Fed cuts near

China’s local markets are likely to be avoided for rest of year unless authorities can give clarity on policy, said a Wells Fargo economist.

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US election debate in the balance as Trump threatens to pull out over microphone dispute

Harris campaign alleges Trump camp wants the mics off to protect him from any off-colour comments or if he loses his temper during debate.

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China may preoccupy US lawmakers and staff, but few travel there as dim views persist

Observers mull implications as some of Beijing’s harshest critics and less-travelled policy hands on Capitol Hill avoid trips to mainland.

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Google, Meta, X urge Malaysia’s Anwar to pause ‘unworkable’ social media licensing plan

The Asia Internet Coalition, which includes Google, Meta and X, urged Malaysia to halt its social media licensing plan, citing unclear regulations and potential innovation hindrance.

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Australia sets record high winter temperature of 41.6 degrees

Official data shows average temperatures for Australia steadily rising, with climate change fuelling more intense bushfires, floods, drought and heatwaves.

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Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints former Legco administrator Kenneth Chen as vice-president

Institution’s governing council appoints him for three-year term following special meeting on Monday

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Kamala Harris team reports US$540 million haul, outpacing Donald Trump in donations

‘Unprecedented grass roots donations’ boost Trump opponent Harris as November 5 presidential election looms.

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European farmers caught in crossfire of EU-China trade war as Beijing targets dairy

Beijing’s moves to hit farm goods seen as attempt to flip formerly neutral bloc members ahead of crunch vote on electric vehicle tariffs.

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North Korea challenges China’s border telecoms plans in rare protest

Pyongyang claims Beijing failed to consult it about the deployment, potentially indicating strained communications between the two.

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Researchers in Switzerland carry out Hong Kong endoscope operation from 9,300km away

Collaboration by ETH Zurich and CUHK is world’s first use of remotely controlled endoscopy on living pig involving magnetic navigation system.

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Apple plans to unveil iPhone 16 series on September 10, along with new AirPods and Watches

The launch event will be followed by the phones going on sale on September 20, according to sources.

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China’s low-altitude economy spreads its wings as struggling locales look skyward

The economic model has been elevated to new heights nationwide as struggling regional governments vie for a piece of the pie in the sky.

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Sam Hou-fai quits Macau’s top court ahead of bid to become city’s next leader

Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat-sing orders authorities to remove Justice Sam Hou-fai from his roles as per the latter’s request.

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China strengthens Myanmar border with armed and air-ground joint PLA patrols

Southern Theatre Command says troops are going to Ruili and Zhenkang in Yunnan province to ‘maintain safety and stability’.

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Hong Kong working holiday scheme helps young aviation talent get careers off the ground

‘Working Holiday@Lantau’ programme offers potential aviation talent one-year work placement at city’s airport with free accommodation.

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Malaysian navy ship sinks near Singapore after suspected underwater collision

The KD Pendekar was completely submerged less than four hours after Sunday’s suspected collision off the coast of Johor.

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‘Cramped’ China mother and child demand free upgrade to first class, disrupt flight

A mother and son travelling on a domestic flight in China caused mayhem when they refused to sit in their seats, and demanded a free upgrade.

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Stabbing at Notting Hill Carnival leaves woman in life-threatening condition

London police said there had been 3 stabbings, while 15 officers were assaulted and 90 arrests had been made at annual Caribbean festival.

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Brazil deploys military planes in ‘war’ on wildfires; at least 2 dead in Sao Paulo state

Sao Paulo’s governor decreed a state of emergency in 45 municipalities and said 2 people suspected of starting fires had been arrested.

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Starmer to warn UK life will ‘get worse’ before it gets ‘better’ in first major PM speech

Starmer, whose Labour Party was elected on July 4, is expected to use Tuesday’s speech to ramp up attacks on legacy left by Conservatives.

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Trump would veto legislation establishing federal abortion ban, says J.D. Vance

Vice-presidential candidate said Trump wants individual states to make the decision ‘because we don’t want ... a nonstop federal conflict’.

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Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of Paralympics opening ceremony

Hong Kong-born martial arts actor will carry the flame on Wednesday in Paris, hours before opening ceremony, the organising committee said.

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Tropical Storm Hone grows into hurricane while approaching Hawaii

Tropical Storm Hone increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late on Saturday, forecasters said.

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Hong Kong leader John Lee defends controversial sex education advice for schoolchildren

City leader Lee and education secretary Christine Choi dismiss claims sex education in schools, which includes advice to play badminton to curb sexual urges, is ‘unrealistic’.

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China’s ‘self-taught philosopher’ finds viral fame brings mixed blessings

Former factory worker Chen Zhi reflects on new life as a ‘brain worker’, his first published translation and facing his online critics.

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‘So beautiful fish forget to swim’: ‘Four Beauties’ of ancient China changed nation’s history

The “Four Beauties” of ancient China are legendary women who helped shape Chinese history and were often favoured by kings and emperors.

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190 Hong Kong youths and children receive scholarship backed by film star Tony Leung

Students Jayden Luk, 16, and Kary Chan, 19, among those awarded by fund aimed at helping teenagers and children facing adversity.

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China to push supportive monetary policy as financial risks ease: central bank chief

PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng says local debt has fallen and number of high-risk small and medium banks has ‘nearly halved’ from peak.

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Will new pandas boost Hong Kong tourism? It’s not black and white

If Hong Kong is to return to pre-pandemic levels of tourism, it must go beyond pandas and seek out bona fide mega events.

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China wants to make it easier to get married, and harder to divorce

Policymakers grappling with a shrinking and rapidly ageing population are trying to encourage young people to marry and have children.

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Chinese builder Yuzhou seeks debt restructuring recognition in US

Move aims to ward off litigation as indebted developer goes through restructuring in Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands.

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K-pop stars face heat from fans for attending Kanye West’s South Korea concert

Supporters criticised members of NewJeans, aespa and 2NE1 for ignoring the rapper’s controversial past.

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Trump persisted in courting Putin despite adviser McMaster’s warnings, new book claims

In a new book excerpt, H.R. McMaster reveals Trump’s relentless push to build rapport with Putin despite concerns over Russian interference.

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Japan’s air guitar queen denied fourth world crown by Canadian at championships in Finland

Nanami Nagura of Japan’s campaign for a fourth victory at the Air Guitar World Championships ended after two days of silent shredding with Canada’s Zachary Knowles declared the 2024 winner.

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China tourists accuse Singapore tour bus driver of ejecting them for spending too little

A tour bus driver taking Chinese visitors around Singapore ejected them for not buying enough souvenirs, even refusing one passenger access to her blood pressure medicine.

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How Asean anchors Vietnam’s diplomatic dance between China and the West

Hanoi’s deft diplomatic balancing act sees it leverage the regional bloc to resist geopolitical pressures arising from US-China competition.

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Lone owl brings ‘good fortune’ to Hong Kong seafood restaurants on outlying island

Birdwatchers are flocking to Cheung Chau to a catch glimpse of solitary brown fish owl, with restaurants saying bird has helped drum up business.

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Four injured in Sydney mass stabbing, including police officer; suspect in custody

The latest in a series of Sydney stabbings highlights the city’s troubling trend of stabbings and new knife laws.

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Singapore’s PAP faces housing affordability reckoning in run-up to high-stakes election

With home prices soaring and wallets squeezed, simmering anger over the government’s handling of the housing market threatens to boil over.

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Quality should come before quantity for Hong Kong’s IPOs

An influx of listings with weak financial underpinnings would drive away the investors who sought refuge in the city’s stable markets.

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China mum fears IVF embryo misused after seeing post of missing girl identical to daughter

A video of a little girl lost at a railway station in China piqued a mother’s curiosity about embryo storage safety because of the striking resemblance to her own test-tube daughter.

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SpaceX to bring Boeing’s Starliner astronauts back to Earth next year, Nasa says

In a blow to Boeing’s space programme, what was expected to be an eight-day mission to the International Space Station will last for months.

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Solingen stabbing: teen held in possible link with knife attack in Germany

Police are still on the hunt for the assailant, who killed three and wounded eight others during a festival in the city.

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Man arrested for alleged theft of laptops, devices from Hong Kong Productivity Council

Hong Kong Productivity Council says several laptops were suspected to have been stolen by outsourced personnel.

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Roadside bomb in southwest Pakistan kills 2 children and a woman

A bomb attached to a motorcycle went off near a police office in southwestern Pakistan, killing at least three and wounding 15.

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Floods send nearly 300,000 Bangladeshis into emergency shelters

Feni on the Indian border has been one of the worst-hit districts. Landslides and flooding have killed at least 42 people in both countries.

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Malaysia’s Anwar wins hearts in India with ‘heartwarming’ Bollywood tribute

In a display of cultural diplomacy, PM Anwar Ibrahim serenaded a crowd in New Delhi, charming social media users with his ‘heartwarming’ performance.

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In Taiwan, former Trump rival Nikki Haley urges support for US allies, spurns isolationism

‘We don’t want to see Communist China win,’ says Donald Trump’s former UN envoy, who later ran against him for Republican presidential nod.

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‘Back to square one’? Thailand confronts ghosts of its past with Shinawatra restoration

From coup to comeback, the Shinawatra clan’s restoration has thrust Thailand into a reckoning with its past – and an uncertain future.

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Ex-Lenovo salesman fired over wrongful wee in hotel lobby seeks financial relief

Richard Becker, 66, is suing the Chinese computer giant’s US subsidiary for US$1.5 million, alleging disability discrimination.

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Energy-hungry Singapore eyes Malaysia’s rainforests, Australia’s deserts, for clean power

Singapore is looking to its neighbours for sources of renewable energy as it aims to reach net zero by 2050 despite challenges.

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Demand soars for viral Harris-Walz camo hat, made in USA unlike made-in-China MAGA hats

Staff working 60 hours a week at New Jersey factory to meet demand for Harris-Walz camo hats. ‘We haven’t seen this kind of excitement about a candidate’ since Barack Obama, their boss says.

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‘Singapore airport slays’ says travel expert rating world’s best – and worst

With plenty of hotels and food options, Singapore’s Changi Airport is ideal for an early flight. The UK’s Stansted? Not so much.

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Mainland Chinese-style Suancai seafood dishes a hit in Hong Kong

Suancai fish, a Sichuan-style dish, is proving popular in Hong Kong as more mainland restaurant chains opt to open up in Hong Kong.

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