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September 19, 2024
Lawmaker Ho calls for closer monitoring of Hong K0ng’s national sports bodies
The New People’s Party member also suggests a better look at NSA finances and the introducing a sports arbitration mechanism for disputes.
South China Morning Post
September 19, 2024
Lawmaker Ho calls for closer monitoring of Hong K0ng’s national sports bodies
The New People’s Party member also suggests a better look at NSA finances and the introducing a sports arbitration mechanism for disputes.
South China Morning Post
September 19, 2024
Authorities urged to set up electoral roll of Hongkongers living on the mainland
Concern group, made up of lawmakers and Election Committee members, says proposal will pave way for voting from outside the city.
South China Morning Post
September 19, 2024
Alibaba CEO eyes greater AI research and development, open sources 100 new LLMs
Alibaba Cloud on Thursday also launched a new text-to-video model, as CEO Eddie Wu reveals increased pace of AI development at Apsara event.
South China Morning Post
September 19, 2024
Meet new Emily in Paris star Thalia Besson, daughter of Luc Besson
The 23-year-old appears to love Eminem and Givenchy and has appeared in 3 films – with director Barthélémy Grossmann declaring she’s anythin...
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September 19, 2024
China fears further Middle East fallout after Lebanon walkie-talkie explosions
Beijing says all parties in the regional conflict must work towards peace and stability.
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September 19, 2024
Call for less emphasis on language skills for Hong Kong university admission
Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools seeks to balance English requirement with demands for city’s future.
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September 19, 2024
Malaysian police arrest CEO of company accused in child sex abuse scandal
The CEO’s company allegedly ran the welfare homes from which authorities rescued over 400 children last week.
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September 19, 2024
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog warns jobseekers against ‘blind’ ads to protect data
Commissioner of Privacy Ada Chung urges citizens to ascertain employers’ identities when applying for jobs and look out for ‘unscrupulous’ c...
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September 19, 2024
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September 19, 2024
Singapore prepares to get up to Speed with YouTuber known for daring stunts
IShowSpeed’s Southeast Asia tour has thrilled fans with daring stunts, cultural experiences, and viral moments, with Singapore the next stop...
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September 19, 2024
China’s home-grown C919 reaches new heights with flight to ‘roof of the world’
C919 ‘smoothly landed’ at one of the highest airports in the world in western China on Thursday ahead of a series of ‘research and developme...
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September 19, 2024
Golden Sixty through the eyes of a beaten trainer, a lucky jockey and a race caller
While owner Stanley Chan Ka-leung, trainer Francis Lui Kin-wai and jockey Vincent Ho Chak-yiu have been at the forefront of Golden Sixty’s r...
South China Morning Post
September 19, 2024
Hong Kong property: sentiment set to revive as rate cuts, values attract buyers
The first rate cut should lure more homebuyers back to showrooms, and prices are appealing after a 25 per cent slump from peak, analysts say...
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September 19, 2024
Milan Fashion Week: Fendi’s 1920s homage and Max Mara’s earthy elegance
Read on for our highlights from Milan Fashion Week so far, from Kim Jones’ tribute to Fendi’s 5 sisters, to Marni’s ode to beauty from the u...
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September 19, 2024
Why Veda won’t leave you with that ‘I’ve eaten so much curry’ feeling
Veda was a pioneering Indian restaurant in Hong Kong. Ahead of its time, it closed, but was revived as a fusion vegetarian joint in 2019. It...
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September 19, 2024
Mainland China puts exit ban on Taiwan Formosa Plastics Group exec
The executive was detained on arrival in Shanghai and has not been able to return since, report says.
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September 19, 2024
China official infamous for keeping 58 staff members as lovers jailed for corruption
Official was nicknamed ‘beautiful governor’ during her time in power.
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September 19, 2024
Meet Jill Tavelman, mum of Emily in Paris star Lily Collins
The former teacher moved back to LA with Lily after the split; now she runs an antiques store and enjoys travelling and spending time with h...
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September 19, 2024
Philippines eyes UN vote on South China Sea dispute, risking Beijing’s retaliation
While analysts believe the Philippines could win a vote, they warn of potential retaliation from China, similar to past trade embargoes.
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September 19, 2024
China eyes sci-tech venture capital to boost industrial upgrade, economic growth
Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday the development of venture capital is critical to sci-tech innovation, industrial upgrading and the growt...
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September 19, 2024
Late Harrods owner Al-Fayed accused of rape in BBC podcast, documentary
The allegations, made in a BBC documentary and podcast, are the latest to be levelled at powerful figures since the start of #MeToo in 2017.
South China Morning Post
September 19, 2024
Visit famed showdown site from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The refurbished cemetery in northern Spain is intended to attract fans of the classic 1966 spaghetti Western starring Clint Eastwood.
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September 19, 2024
Lebanon’s Hezbollah in disarray after another wave of device blasts
This week dozens were killed and thousands wounded by a sophisticated attack targeting communications devices used by Hezbollah.
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September 19, 2024
ByteDance denies reported plan to make self-designed chips
The Chinese company rejected reports that it aims to engage the world’s largest chip foundry TSMC to mass-produce advanced semiconductors.
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September 19, 2024
Mark Cuban wants to take out Chinese knockoffs. Is Kamala Harris on board?
In February 2022, the US called China the top country of origin for counterfeit goods seized by US customs.
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September 19, 2024
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September 19, 2024
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$10 million worth of smuggled platinum
Officers find eight slabs of metal hidden in battery box of Shenzhen-bound truck at Man Kam To checkpoint and arrest 48-year-old driver.
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September 19, 2024
Japanese-branded walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon
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September 19, 2024
Opinion | Why won’t markets take threat of US political chaos seriously?
Surging stock markets show investors pay no heed to the dangerous dysfunction in US politics, but ratings agencies are ahead of the curve.
South China Morning Post
September 19, 2024
Hong Kong jumps to 9th place in global talent ranking, Singapore 1st in Asia
City’s ranking leaps from 16th last year after improving in three assessment areas – investment and development, appeal, and readiness.
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September 19, 2024
Hong Kong’s food culture celebrated in new festival all about cafes
Running until October 5, the festival involves four bing sutt cafes in Hong Kong and London and aims to spread Hong Kong food culture.
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September 19, 2024
Driver in China survives after concrete block falls on car
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September 19, 2024
Vietnam death row tycoon faces money laundering trial
She and her 33 co-defendants face new charges of money laundering, illegal cross-border trafficking of cash and fraud.
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September 19, 2024
Chinese developer SRE ordered to sell majority stake in Shanghai joint venture
The action comes after units of SRE failed to pay 4.45 billion yuan (US$627 million) in debts, the company said in a Hong Kong filing.
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September 19, 2024
Respected mathematician Kenji Fukaya leaves US for China’s Tsinghua University
In a video, Fukaya said Chinese students reminded him of Japanese students’ strong focus and dedication to studying mathematics.
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September 19, 2024
Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan faces new charges
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September 19, 2024
US missile system to remain in Philippines to give China ‘sleepless nights’
Washington is also testing the feasibility of the Typhon mid-range missile system’s use in a regional conflict.
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September 19, 2024
Hong Kong probe finds Cathay Airbus engine fault could have sparked major fires
Authorities urge European aviation body to demand that engine maker Rolls-Royce impose inspection requirements of such components.
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September 19, 2024
5 shows for arts fans in Hong Kong this weekend, September 20-22
Wayne McGregor premieres new dance performance, Christie’s opens new HQ and galleries unveil new shows by Asian artists.
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September 19, 2024
Hong Kong public housing providers face watchdog probe over reallocation delays
Ombudsman’s Office says authorities largely keeping up with reclaimed flat refurbishment target, but some cases taking as long as 197 days.
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September 19, 2024
China’s world-leading electric-bus maker Yutong touts new tech as exports grow
With quick-charge batteries from CATL, firm aims to extend driving range by 10 per cent while cutting operating cost by 20 per cent.
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September 19, 2024
Malaysia set to launch Forest City Financial Zone, but will it lure businesses?
Industry insiders say the government must go beyond tax incentives to attract the firms needed to revive the troubled US$100 billion project...
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September 19, 2024
Hong Kong beautician jailed for 7 weeks for helping unlicensed boss inject botox
Lau Lo, 38, helped her unlicensed manager administer botulinum toxin injection to victim, who later suffered blurred vision and increased he...
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September 19, 2024
Lui backs Prance to take another step forward in bid for super seven
The in-form Francis Lui Kin-wai hopes Copartner Prance “can improve a bit more” when his prolific sprinter bids for a seventh straight win a...
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September 19, 2024
Letter | In terms of flaws, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are evenly matched
Readers comment on the two US presidential candidates, and discuss their recent debate.
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September 19, 2024
Wrise expands in Hong Kong after seeing more rich clients opening family offices
Wrise, a wealth management platform, has expanded in Hong Kong after seeing an increase in rich clients setting up family offices.
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September 19, 2024
As hidden debt mounts, China issues strict warning for struggling regions
Notice from top legislature comes with debt management under the microscope amid scramble to achieve economic growth targets for 2024.
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September 19, 2024
These 3 individuals shaped ancient Chinese history during their childhood
Whether they were progeny philosophers or boy emperors, their names are stamped in Chinese history.
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September 19, 2024