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March 24, 2026
Trump’s ‘wind-up doll’? Japan’s PM faces backlash over White House fawning
White House footage of Sanae Takaichi cheering for a rock band and laughing at a jibe at Joe Biden left some in Japan feeling ‘ashamed’.
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March 24, 2026
Video | Here’s what it takes to get a robot ready for the world
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March 24, 2026
Here’s what it takes to get a robot ready for the world
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March 24, 2026
The 10 most-watched Korean films of all time, including The King’s Warden
Can The King’s Warden overtake The Admiral: Roaring Currents and Extreme Job to become the most-viewed South Korean film of all time?
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March 24, 2026
China slams Japan’s ‘kill network’ as long-range missile deployment looms
PLA Daily describes upgraded Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles as offensive weapons capable of targeting neighbouring countries.
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March 24, 2026
Olympic champ Chen Meng to ‘help younger players grow’, Fan extends German stint
Chen says she is no longer ‘caught up in winning and losing’, while fellow Olympic winner Fan says he is moving to German league champions.
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March 24, 2026
The View | Trump’s energy war over Iran is failing just like his China trade war
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March 24, 2026
Denmark votes in election shadowed by Trump’s Greenland ambitions
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeks a third term after a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.
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March 24, 2026
Breaking | Cathay extends suspension of flights between Hong Kong, Middle East to end of May
Cancellation of flights to Dubai and Riyadh extended again, but airline will increase flights to Europe next month to cater to surging deman...
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March 24, 2026
Singapore says involvement in Israeli military-linked groups ‘not acceptable’
The government warned that volunteering with organisations like Sar-El could lead to legal action.
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March 24, 2026
Breaking | Japanese ‘soldier’ forces way into Chinese embassy in Tokyo
Person threatened to kill Chinese diplomatic personnel in the name of a so-called ‘deity’, Chinese foreign ministry says.
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March 24, 2026
Alibaba debuts its latest RISC-V-based chip amid shift to AI agents
The launch comes as AI agents are becoming the latest battlefield for Chinese tech companies after OpenClaw took the industry by storm.
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March 24, 2026
Global Talent Summit Week highlights why Hong Kong attracts high-calibre professionals
Officials and industry experts share insights into worldwide talent trends at Hong Kong Talent Engage’s International Talent Forum.
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March 24, 2026
Rights to antibody drug by China’s Keymed change hands in US acquisition
Sichuan-based Keymed expects to receive up to US$320 million as a result of deal involving its autoimmune disease treatment licensed in 2024...
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March 24, 2026
Dylan Browne McMonagle grateful for the support as he looks to sign off his stint in style
Dylan Browne McMonagle will sign off his three-month stint in Hong Kong with four chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday, after a successful e...
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March 24, 2026
Xi Jinping pushes Xiongan to embrace science to build ‘city of the future’
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March 24, 2026
HKIC, Gobi Partners and HKU launch fund to back university research start-ups
Gobi-HKU Fund I makes first bets at launch, investing in robotics and AI drug design spin-offs born from university research breakthroughs.
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March 24, 2026
Review | No heroes, no villians: a finely shaded Eugene Onegin in Hong Kong
National Theatre Brno’s Eugene Onegin at the Hong Kong Arts Festival centred on Tatyana and featured lush music and a minimalist set.
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March 24, 2026
This muralist’s apartment refuses to sit still
In her ever-evolving Mid-Levels rental, a muralist treats walls and furniture as extensions of her creative practice.
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March 24, 2026
Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump claim of talks
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March 24, 2026
Miami Open: ‘Sunshine Double’ on as Sinner breaks record, Sabalenka beats Zheng
The Italian men’s world No 2 and Belarusian women’s No 1 are bidding to join an elite band who have won Indian Wells, Miami Open back to bac...
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March 24, 2026
North Korea’s Kim slams US ‘state terror’ but spares Trump in third-term address
Mindful of the fate of Iran and Venezuela’s leaders, Kim Jong-un used his speech to cast nuclear weapons as a non-negotiable shield.
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March 24, 2026
Overseas monitors struggle to track Iran’s war casualty figures
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March 24, 2026
Iranians sceptical about Trump peace talk claims
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March 24, 2026
Japan food company’s ‘manly’ revolution of ‘boring’ tofu captures youth market
Ito begins by reshaping tofu into paddle boards, teardrops, stepping away from traditional moulds to give it a contemporary appeal.
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March 24, 2026
Philippines may ground flights to tide over widening jet fuel crisis
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March 24, 2026
Global South to bear the brunt of Strait of Hormuz crisis amid food scarcity
Commerce chief warns of ‘heavy collateral damage’ in developing economies as flow of oil, fertiliser and perishable goods is restricted.
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March 24, 2026
Hong Kong’s ESF schools group plans to increase fees by 4.1% on average next year
Despite a smaller rise than last year, the English Schools Foundation says increase is needed to maintain teaching quality and meet technolo...
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March 24, 2026
Does climate change accelerate EV battery ageing? Not so fast, researchers say
Major advancements in electric battery technologies mitigate impact of future warming, study finds.
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March 24, 2026
Hong Kong’s eMPF to cut fees from April, saving US$6.4 billion in 10 years
The fee cut, which lowers administration costs from 0.37 per cent to 0.29 per cent, has been approved by Financial Secretary Paul Chan.
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March 24, 2026
With a host of top figures killed in war, who is now running Iran?
Here is a guide to who now wields power and influence in a depleted but resilient hierarchy.
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March 24, 2026
Government to launch guide to help elderly Hongkongers with revised HK$2 fares
Welfare chief says authorities will widely publicise changes to scheme, and guide will show commuters best routes to help them save money.
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March 24, 2026
A dog killer in the Philippines was fined US$17. New bills seek reform
Dedicated police units and a national watchdog. Two new bills aim to ensure animal abusers face justice, not just a US$17 fine.
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March 24, 2026
Why Hong Kong’s N+ Museum is calling out city’s ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend
At ‘Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait’, indie art collective N+ uses images from the past to criticise the commodification of traditional culture.
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March 24, 2026
Malaysia battles fuel subsidy misuse after viral 71-litre petrol grab
The government blocked a customer from the subsidy scheme to ensure fair access amid rising oil prices and supply fears.
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March 24, 2026
South Korean interceptor, Japan’s ‘poor’ foreigners: 7 Asia highlights
From Trump’s Pear Harbour joke to ‘super-aged’ Singapore’s secret to aging well, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting...
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March 24, 2026
‘I think we have won’: Trump’s ever-shifting positions on the Iran war
From ‘bombing our hearts out’ to ‘very good and productive conversations’, Trump’s own words reveal a dizzying evolution of US war goals.
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March 24, 2026
Trump pauses plans to strike Iran power plants
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March 24, 2026
Visiting South Korea? 10 BTS pilgrimage spots every Army fan should visit
Explore iconic landmarks throughout the K-pop band’s history, from the current Hybe headquarters to their trainee-era haunts.
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March 24, 2026
Flight attendant’s survival a ‘miracle’ after ejection from Air Canada jet
Strapped into her jump seat, Solange Tremblay was thrown from the wreckage at LaGuardia when the nose of the jet was severed.
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March 24, 2026
Hong Kong proposes heavy penalties for smoking on construction sites
Proposed legislation would hold both contractors and workers accountable as authorities seek to tighten site safety rules following deadly T...
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March 24, 2026
Surging demand for AI agents fuels Hong Kong’s race for computing power
Hong Kong currently has 5 ExaFLOPS of computing power, compared with 60 ExaFLOPS in Beijing and 120 ExaFLOPS in Shanghai.
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March 24, 2026
Residents to testify as hearing into deadly Tai Po fire enters third day
Residents’ accounts to be heard as committee continues to probe causes and alleged corruption linked to blaze that killed 168.
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March 24, 2026
‘You 2 again’: couple rebuked over ‘sexy time’ at Malaysian cemetery
Caught in a viral video, the duo’s graveyard escapade was interrupted by a witness threatening police action.
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March 24, 2026
Hong Kong stocks rebound on hopes of a US-Iran deal as tensions ease
Hang Seng Index climbs as Washington pauses Iran strikes, boosting hopes of a breakthrough deal.
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March 24, 2026
Style Edit: From The Snapshot to The Wave, Marc Jacobs’ spring 2026 delivers
From The Snapshot to The Wave, the spring 2026 collection reframes the brand’s most loved bags as a celebration of personal style.
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March 24, 2026
US, China ‘disjointed’ on AI, but collaboration possible: Silicon Valley tech founder
High stakes push countries to protect sovereign capabilities and data amid global yet fragmented industry, Stanford lecturer says.
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March 24, 2026
Country Garden expected to record up to 2.2 billion yuan profit after turnaround
Group debt restructure sees the Chinese company record a profit after 35.15 billion yuan loss in 2024, Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings show...
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March 24, 2026
Philippines scores poorly on work-life balance. Filipinos are not surprised
Low wages, poor workplace culture and heavy traffic are among the factors hampering Filipinos from enjoying a good work-life balance.
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March 24, 2026