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November 19, 2024
South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps
The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics.
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November 19, 2024
Top bankers stress resilience and wisdom key to navigating uncertainty
Speakers at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit say collaboration and strategic thinking hold the key to tackling a divided worl...
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November 19, 2024
Letters | A green cold war with China won’t help Europe and the climate
Readers discuss the impact of Europe’s tariffs on Chinese EVs, and better solutions to Hong Kong’s ageing problem.
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November 19, 2024
Nvidia is helping Google design quantum computing processors
Google’s Quantum AI division will use Nvidia’s Eos supercomputer to speed up the design of quantum components.
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November 19, 2024
Shanghai Art Week generates buzz despite China’s slowing economy
With an estimated 200-plus events and show openings, Shanghai Art Week was a celebration of the Chinese city’s connection to the world.
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November 19, 2024
Tens of thousands of Maori, supporters march on New Zealand’s parliament
Protesters oppose a bill drafted by a minor coalition party that aims to redefine a founding treaty of the country dating back to 1840.
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November 19, 2024
China bolsters Hong Kong support with larger Connect scheme
Commodities will be added to the stocks, bonds, options and wealth management products that are currently tradeable in the so-called Connect...
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November 19, 2024
Trump’s new China tariffs could give potent, brief boost to Southeast Asia
Though China tariffs would make factories in Vietnam or Thailand more appealing, analysts said other restrictions could wipe out those gains...
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November 19, 2024
Fatal end to knife brawl as China suffers another violent incident
The stabbing was the country’s third recent deadly episode and a man is in criminal detention while police investigate.
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November 19, 2024
Hong Kong stocks rise as China pledges support at financial summit
Vice-Premier He Lifeng outlines plans to boost listings, market access and yuan trading, while Trip.com’s strong earnings lifts sentiment.
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November 19, 2024
US antitrust officials want to force Google to sell Chrome browser
The case marks the most aggressive move to rein in a tech company since efforts to break up Microsoft failed two decades ago.
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November 19, 2024
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong calls Donald Trump to congratulate US-president elect
Singapore’s prime minister previously wrote a letter to Trump, congratulating him on his ‘overwhelming mandate’.
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November 19, 2024
Hong Kong cycling in transition and can make a breakthrough, says legend Wong
Fellow Asian Games gold medallist Leung Chun-wing, who is now a coach at HKSI, backs city’s cyclists to step up at next year’s National Game...
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November 19, 2024
Rolex and the Oscars: a century of timeless elegance and cinematic excellence
The partnership has cemented Rolex’s role in cinema away from the screen, supporting the Oscars and the Academy Museum Gala, the ‘Met Gala o...
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November 19, 2024
Style Edit: Jewellery designer Cindy Chao celebrates her first retrospective
’Twenty Years in Art: A Retrospective Journey’, running from November 24-26, showcases Chao’s artistic progress, from early monochromatic pi...
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November 19, 2024
Style Edit: Omega unwraps four timepieces for the festive season
The legendary Swiss brand embraces the holiday spirit with the latest offerings from its most iconic collections – perfect stocking fillers...
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November 19, 2024
Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong T1 typhoon signal to remain in force until 10pm
Tropical Storm Man-yi is estimated to be about 370km south of Hong Kong and is forecast to move west at about 18km/h.
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November 19, 2024
Biden, Trudeau miss family photo with world leaders at G20
A US official blamed ‘logistical issues’ and said the group photo was taken early.
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November 19, 2024
Hong Kong 47: family, friends arrive at court before sentencing of 45 activists
All eyes are on the length of jail terms they will get in the city’s first subversion case under the Beijing-decreed national security law,...
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November 19, 2024
The View | 5 reasons Hong Kong’s property sector will weather the Trump shock
Hong Kong’s real estate industry cannot seem to catch a break, though the outlook is not all doom and gloom if you know where to look.
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November 19, 2024
Developing | Manulife promotes Asia chief Phil Witherington to group CEO
Asia was the largest profit contributor to Manulife’s earnings in the third quarter, accounting for 44 per cent of the group’s total earning...
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November 19, 2024
South China Sea ‘crises’ still likely during next Trump term: military expert
Retired PLA officer predicts risk of ‘accidents’ could grow after Donald Trump returns to White House, but Beijing is ‘better prepared now’.
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November 19, 2024
US firm offers service for clients to ‘scold’ bosses without fear of backlash
Company is actively hiring ‘scolders’ but only parents who often use strong language with their kids can apply.
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November 19, 2024
Trump taps former congressman Sean Duffy for US transportation secretary
If confirmed, Sean Duffy will oversee aviation, automotive, rail, transit and other transportation policies.
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November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024
Singapore ends pursuit of 15 laundering suspects who surrendered US$1.4 billion
Much of the illicit funds in the record money laundering scandal came from illegal gambling and unlicensed money lending in China.
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November 19, 2024
Opinion | Those sympathetic to Jimmy Lai must stick to the facts
A London-based legal team’s claims about the treatment of the former media tycoon in prison ignore salient information.
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November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024
Beijing’s economic tsar set to speak at top Hong Kong finance summit
Three-day Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit brings together senior Chinese officials and heads of banking giants.
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November 19, 2024
‘Display of arrogance’: deep divisions surface at Manila’s South China Sea forum
As the ramming of ships and use of water cannons dominated discussions, questions arose about the legality of China’s actions.
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November 18, 2024
G20 leaders’ declaration urges ‘action’ on wars, climate change
Statement hopeful about ‘soft landing’ for global economy as its silence on North Korean support for Russia reveals China’s sway.
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November 18, 2024
Editorial | Family office summit in Hong Kong shows road to wealth
Hong Kong event not only enables high-fliers to grasp challenges arising from new regional and global order, but also opportunities offered...
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November 18, 2024
Editorial | Xi spells out ‘red lines’ in talks with Biden for the benefit of Trump
Meeting between China and US presidents carries message that next occupant of White House should exercise ‘extreme caution’ in relations.
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November 18, 2024
While you were sleeping: Hong Kong’s conquerors lose to world’s worst side again
A night bereft of major action, but not major incident as we bring you up to speed with the sporting news from Monday night.
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November 18, 2024
Will Thailand be the next big LGBTQ wedding destination?
With its legalisation of gay marriage, there is growing interest in holding LGBTQ weddings in Thailand. Insiders expect a gradual increase.
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November 18, 2024
My Take | Tesla is getting love from Chinese state media, but can the affair last?
Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily praised Tesla for sparking an EV boom, but Musk’s role in a new Trump administration could complic...
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November 18, 2024
2 undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage
One cable cut on Sunday, the other on Monday. Finland and Germany concerned about security of critical infrastructure, launch investigation.
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November 18, 2024
The hottest new dining openings in Hong Kong, November 17-24
JW Marriott’s revamped all-day dining lounge is back with a buffet, while Ask For Alonzo further expands with its latest Spanish offering.
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November 18, 2024
‘Family destroyed’: children of French mass rape victim speak of heartbreak
Daughter believes she was also assaulted by her father, Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted drugging and raping his wife with dozens of men.
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November 18, 2024
Opinion | Russia-North Korea pact is striking in its strategic ambiguity
The text of the treaty suggests the partnership will function more as a strategic hedge than a definitive bond.
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November 18, 2024
5 dead in Beirut after Israeli strike near key government buildings, embassies
State news said 2 missiles hit Zoqaq al-Blat neighbourhood where local UN headquarters and Lebanon’s parliament and PM’s office are located.
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November 18, 2024
Who is Jake and Logan Paul’s mum, Pam Stepnick, who dissed Mike Tyson?
The internet is abuzz with talk (and memes) about Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, who just took part in one of the most controversial fights of al...
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November 18, 2024
Meet Sydney Thomas, the ring girl from the Jake Paul
Sydney Thomas, one of the ring girls hired for the controversial Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match on Saturday, is also a cheerleader in the MLB...
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November 18, 2024
2 dead, 1 critically wounded in New York City knife rampage
A man was killed near the Hudson river, another in Manhattan and a woman was attacked close to the UN headquarters. Suspect was in custody.
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November 18, 2024
At G20, Xi and Albanese discuss improved China-Australia trade relations
Both leaders note progress, with the Australian prime minister saying: ‘Trade is flowing more freely to the benefit of both countries.’.
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November 18, 2024
Boeing to cut nearly 2,200 jobs at historic sites in Washington state
Boeing said it will start laying people off permanently from December 20 as part of plan to cut 10 per cent of its global workforce.
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November 18, 2024
Hopes Magritte and Monet masterpieces can shake up stale auction market
Christie’s and Sotheby’s New York auctions this week also include works by Ed Ruscha and Keith Haring and one of Maurizio Cattelan’s bananas...
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November 18, 2024
Meet Hayley Sullivan, style consultant and fiancée to MLB’s Deven Marrero
She’s CEO of The Styled By Collective that offers personalised styling services, and has a background in political science, and experience i...
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November 18, 2024