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August 31, 2026
South Korea’s Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja jailed 2 years for bribing officials
Han is accused of giving luxury items to former first lady Kim Keon-hee and providing illegal funds to a prominent lawmaker.
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August 31, 2026
Student admits forging reference letter for PhD place at Education University
Defendant says she has learned a hard lesson, but magistrate calls offence serious for depriving another applicant of a fair chance.
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August 31, 2026
Police arrest suspect after gravestone of film star Linda Lin Dai found damaged
Marble altar at Lin’s grave in St Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Happy Valley found covered in cement.
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August 31, 2026
Hong Kong students, high-risk cases can get flu vaccines 1 week early this year
Centre for Health Protection says the government’s seasonal influenza vaccination programmes for the year 2026-27 will begin on September 17...
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August 31, 2026
Malaysia’s air quality turns hazardous as Indonesian wildfires burn
Pollution index hits 476 near the border, forcing school closures and triggering emergency cloud-seeding plans in Sarawak.
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August 31, 2026
Meet Elizaveta Neretin, who plays Ukrainian spy Oleksandra in Lioness
She has a deep personal connection to her role in Taylor Sheridan’s thriller, and the Juilliard-trained actress wants to be a Bond girl.
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August 31, 2026
Indonesia-US joint military drills with allies kick off with 4,700 soldiers
The exercises, which have been held for nearly two decades, will include special forces infiltration training and cyberdefence drills.
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August 31, 2026
China’s 6 biggest state banks log rare joint gains in revenue and profit
Half-year results rise across China’s largest state-owned lenders amid tentative signs of margin stabilisation.
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August 31, 2026
Meet Kelly Vohnn, the Dolly Parton impersonator caught in a CNN mix-up
The network later apologised to the ‘Jolene’ singer’s family; Vohnn, who is based in Las Vegas and a big fan of Parton, has thoughts on the...
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August 31, 2026
Chinese AI chipmakers see mixed stock moves amid growing profitability divide
GPU maker MetaX posted a net profit of 612 million yuan for the first six months, reversing a loss of 186 million yuan a year earlier.
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August 31, 2026
Physical woes dog Djokovic in shock US Open first round loss, first in 20 years
Argentinian Mariano Navone wins in five sets at Flushing Meadows, as Novak Djokovic says he’s suffered ‘every match’ this year.
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August 31, 2026
Rescue work intensifies as death toll in China-Nepal disaster approaches 1,000
Efforts to reopen roads to landslide- and flood-hit area enter ‘critical stage’ as more than 4,700 remain missing and weather risks loom.
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August 31, 2026
Chip expert Chen Ye joins China’s Zhejiang University that just overtook Harvard
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August 31, 2026
Malaysian state’s cash handouts for teen weddings triggers backlash
Perak’s plan to offer money to newlyweds as young as 15 risks endorsing child marriage, rights groups warn.
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August 31, 2026
Demand for dog genetic testing surges after Hong Kong clampdown over attacks
Animal welfare groups also warn government’s response to string of dog attacks could lead to wave of pet abandonments.
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August 31, 2026
Mass burials begin in Nepal for unidentified victims of flash flood disaster
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August 31, 2026
Hong Kong retains title as Asia’s top billionaire hub amid AI-fuelled boom
Last year, Beijing had 61 billionaires, while Shenzhen and Dubai tied for eighth place with 43 billionaires each.
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August 31, 2026
5 days in Seoul: what to do in South Korea’s capital, from palaces to DMZ
South Korea’s capital is a sprawling mix of old and new. Here’s a 5-day itinerary to help first-time visitors see why the city is so special...
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August 31, 2026
Pakistani nurse to be honoured for saving newborn from deadly hospital fire
The baby whom Razia Noreen saved was the sole survivor of a fire that killed 14 other infants at a major government hospital in Islamabad.
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August 31, 2026
China-Nepal floods, Japan to deploy fighter jets to India: 5 weekend reads
From foreigners missing in the China-Nepal disaster to Canada ending a migration path for Hongkongers, here are five stories you may have mi...
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August 31, 2026
Asean urged to take on Big Tech after Meta’s record payout
Asean cannot pass EU-style laws, but a ‘coalition of the willing’ could force Big Tech to adopt safeguards against scams and child harm.
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August 31, 2026
What to expect as China’s Xi Jinping attends SCO summit in Bishkek
Xi Jinping's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's 25th anniversary summit in Bishkek marks a significant moment for regi...
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August 31, 2026
Seoul district offers multilingual support for foreign renters in South Korea
Gangbuk district in Seoul is strengthening its commitment to international residents by implementing comprehensive multilingual rental suppo...
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August 31, 2026
Customers bid farewell as Hong Kong independent bookstore shuts after national security raid
A prominent independent bookstore in Hong Kong has closed its doors following a national security investigation, marking another significant...
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August 31, 2026
Letters | A greener Bangkok must also be fairer
Urban development initiatives in Bangkok face critical scrutiny regarding equitable growth and social inclusivity. This editorial correspond...
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August 31, 2026
Will fixing Hong Kong’s childcare bottleneck help lift the city’s birth rate?
Hong Kong faces a critical demographic challenge as birth rates plummet below 30,000 annually, yet accessible childcare remains scarce. Desp...
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August 31, 2026
China bond market diverges from US as Warsh strikes hawkish tone at Jackson Hole
China's bond market is experiencing a divergence from US trends as investors anticipate declining yields on government securities. Market an...
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August 31, 2026
Nepal floods: could foreign rescue teams have been brought in earlier?
Nepal's response to devastating floods revealed critical delays in international disaster management. Initially rejecting foreign assistance...
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August 31, 2026
China’s factory activity stays in contraction in August despite improvement
China's manufacturing sector remains in contraction territory despite showing signs of stabilization. The Purchasing Managers' Index rose to...
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August 31, 2026
Japan opposition alliance on brink of collapse after merger talks stall
Japan's opposition political landscape faces significant instability as the newly formed Centrist Reform Alliance struggles to maintain unit...
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August 31, 2026
Exclusive | Singapore firms keen to tap Northern Metropolis’ ‘massive potential’, envoy says
Singapore's diplomatic representatives highlight significant commercial opportunities emerging from the Northern Metropolis development proj...
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August 31, 2026
Chinese map of South China Sea floor has ‘twice the resolution’ of Western ones
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August 31, 2026
Style shoot: Louis Vuitton’s Mythica high jewellery collection
Highlights of the collection, unveiled in Morocco this year, include the Mesmerism chapter’s rare emeralds and the Conquest necklace’s arrow...
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August 31, 2026
Opinion | Don’t leave Hong Kong parents to their own devices on child social media use
While regulation of young people’s use of social media is gaining momentum worldwide, Hong Kong lags behind.
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August 31, 2026
Huawei, Apple bend to the market with foldable phones in September
A new foldable iPhone and the Mate XT 2 are coming as analysts predict a double-digit plunge in smartphone shipments this year.
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August 31, 2026
China teen with zero programming skills earns US$2,600 in 3 days selling AI study app
This development experience made me realise that as long as you have a great idea, AI can bring it to life, Shuhan says.
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August 31, 2026
In Focus | Hong Kong is trying again to be a gold trading hub. Will it succeed this time?
De-dollarisation tailwinds, ecosystem buildout and mainland China’s support plus foreign backing give city’s ambitions credible momentum.
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August 31, 2026
At your service: Hong Kong welcomes first humanoid robot-run convenience stores
Galbot’s outlets in Hung Hom, Kai Tak and Wan Chai will be its first outside mainland China, with plans for 10 more outlets.
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August 31, 2026
Hong Kong Economy: Latest News and Updates
Hong Kong's economic landscape encompasses critical sectors including public finance management through annual budgeting cycles, retirement...
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August 31, 2026
Hong Kong, Singapore can work to expand the pie, competition not zero-sum: envoy
Consul General Eric Teo calls for ‘win-win collaboration’ in wealth management despite competing tax packages to attract capital.
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August 31, 2026
For love of the game: why some Hong Kong athletes chase impossible Olympic dreams
Some of the city’s best will never reach an Olympics, let alone a podium, so why do they continue to train as hard as those who do.
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August 31, 2026
Small state, big agenda: Singapore prepares to steer Asean through crisis
The city state takes the helm on Asean’s 60th anniversary amid civil war, tariff threats and rising global tensions.
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August 31, 2026
Hong Kong Science Park: Asia’s tech powerhouse celebrates 25 years
As Hong Kong’s premier science and technology ecosystem marks its silver jubilee, PostMag revisits the legacy of connection and invention th...
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August 30, 2026
Editorial | Hong Kong puts its dual policy blueprints to work for future growth
Launching both the five-year plan and the policy address in tandem ensures the city’s policy objectives fully align with the nation’s develo...
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August 30, 2026
All 130+ performers in this Hong Kong arts festival are aged between 55 and 90
The Hong Kong Creative Aging Arts Festival will feature more than 40 performances highlighting the healing power of the arts for the elderly...
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August 30, 2026
Hong Kong WhatsApp hijacking scams surge 170% to nearly 2,000 cases
Hong Kong faces a dramatic escalation in WhatsApp account takeover fraud, with reported incidents skyrocketing 170% during the first half of...
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August 30, 2026
Why Citi’s China-US corporate activity remains resilient despite trade headwinds
Chinese firms lean on global banks to manage trade friction and expand supply chains, keeping corporate activity resilient, Citi says.
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August 30, 2026
Lake Ontario now ‘Lake America’ on Google Maps for US users after Trump order
The move echoes what Google did in 2025 when Trump issued an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
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August 30, 2026
Exclusive | Trita Parsi on why US air strikes strengthened Iran’s hand
Expert analysis reveals how recent US military operations have paradoxically enhanced Iran's regional negotiating position. An Iranian-Ameri...
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August 30, 2026