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August 28, 2026
Opinion | US-China AI rivalry needn’t preclude cooperation
The escalating competition between the United States and China in artificial intelligence development creates challenges for global governan...
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August 28, 2026
China-Nepal floods: rescuers pull out survivors caked in mud as toll climbs
Nepal has reversed an earlier decision and says it will allow foreign teams and experts to help with rescue efforts.
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August 28, 2026
Trump orders creation of US ‘Space Academy’, amid rivalry with China
The institution, which will train civilian and military recruits, will be modelled on the famous military school at West Point.
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August 28, 2026
As Iran war hits six-month mark, Trump says he’s ‘not in a hurry’
The president’s ‘little excursion’ in the Middle East grinds on, despite his earlier promise to voters to keep the US out of ‘endless wars’.
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August 28, 2026
Warsh says US Fed has ‘work to do’ if above-target inflation lingers
This was the closest he has come to acknowledging interest rate hikes may be needed to ease price pressures.
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August 28, 2026
Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala set to bring fervent following to US Open
Alexandra Eala, the rising Philippine tennis sensation, is poised to make a significant impact at the US Open with her expanding internation...
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August 28, 2026
BYD posts US$1.2 billion profit in second quarter on surging global demand
The Chinese EV giant beat market estimates in the second quarter, as booming exports helped offset a prolonged decline in the domestic marke...
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August 28, 2026
The ‘Asian water tower’ is starting to wobble, computer simulations show
The Tibetan Plateau is losing stability, a study suggests, as a catastrophic flash flood hit on the Nepal-China border.
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August 28, 2026
Hong Kong to get tough on careless dog owners during special operations
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says it seized fighting dog in Stanley earlier this week and amy prosecute owner.
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August 28, 2026
China moves to stabilise property sector with ‘stronger-than-expected’ package
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August 28, 2026
Unmanned electric aircraft makes maiden flight in Hong Kong
Flight marks collaboration between mainland Chinese firm EHang, local transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings and tech hub Cyberport.
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August 28, 2026
Fifa failed in 2-year World Cup plot, netball banks on that idea to stay relevant
Hong Kong set to end 24-year wait to compete in global tournament but some in sport fear overexposure will water down flagship product.
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August 28, 2026
Fast-fashion giant Shein faces Paris store closure
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August 28, 2026
China strips former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of top military positions
Zhang and Liu have been under investigation since January for alleged failures of discipline.
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August 28, 2026
Uzbekistan tests US-China AI rift with bid to join rival tech bloc
Tashkent eyes Pax Silica entry as Central Asian nations resist growing pressure to choose between Washington and Beijing in the AI race.
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August 28, 2026
China’s radar satellites capture sharp images of glacier collapse site in Nepal
Chinese commercial satellite operators demonstrated rapid response capabilities by delivering high-resolution imagery of the Himalayan glaci...
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August 28, 2026
China’s chip supply chain ‘safer’ amid self-sufficiency drive: top planner
China is strengthening its semiconductor supply chain resilience through an ambitious self-sufficiency initiative under its 15th five-year p...
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August 28, 2026
2 dead in school attack near Berlin
A 19-year-old German man was detained and is being held in police custody.
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August 28, 2026
Opinion | US and China must team up to keep maritime trade routes free and safe
The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows neither state benefits when key waterways can become instruments of political pressure or economic coercio...
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August 28, 2026
HKEX Tech 100 adds Pony AI, WeRide in index revamp targeting AI stocks
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has strategically revamped the HKEX Tech 100 index by incorporating emerging artificial intelligence compan...
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August 28, 2026
Germany jails man, 81, for life over murder of tourist 30 years ago
The case remained unsolved for decades. A breakthrough was only achieved after old DNA traces were analysed using new technical methods.
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August 28, 2026
Why Malaysia’s push for 15 million Muslim tourists is no sure thing
With disruption to long-haul flights, Malaysia may not draw more Muslim visitors at the expense of the travel hubs in Dubai and Doha.
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August 28, 2026
China and Russia aim to boost Arctic shipping route’s competitiveness
Economist says appeal is likely to grow as traditional routes, such as the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, become riskier.
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August 28, 2026
Gong Zizheng, who led China’s planetary defence project, dies at 61
Described as warm, generous, unassuming and deeply devoted to his work, Gong was a pioneer of space debris research.
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August 28, 2026
How the Nepal flash flood unleashed a wave of anti-China misinformation
Scientists still don’t know what caused the glacier collapse but that hasn’t stopped a torrent of claims about Chinese construction.
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August 28, 2026
Meet Garrett Clark, the man at the centre of the Callaway x Good Good golf ad controversy
Intended as a parody of the film Obsession, the ad was accused of normalising violence against women – and led to Callaway severing ties wit...
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August 28, 2026
Uncertainty over CATL lithium mine restart could fuel price volatility: analysts
The latest hold-up has yet to meaningfully roil lithium carbonate prices but the impact may be felt during the fourth-quarter.
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August 28, 2026
MTR Corp to deploy a world-first use of skidding method for Hung Shui Kiu station
Station sections to be built beside the operating Tuen Ma line and skidded into position to shorten construction time, but network disruptio...
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August 28, 2026
China’s CXMT posts massive 870% revenue surge as ‘aggressive expansion’ pays off
China’s leading DRAM chipmaker outperforms its own forecasts in its first financial results since a blockbuster Shanghai listing.
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August 28, 2026
Hong Kong launches first regional mediation platform for medical disputes
New Healthcare Dispute Resolution Centre online platform provides both virtual and face-to-face services for patients and doctors.
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August 28, 2026
Dutch court jails man for life over role in Rwanda genocide
He had prevented Tutsis from escaping and threw a grenade into the crowd.
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August 28, 2026
BOCHK earnings climb as lower credit costs offset margin pressure
Bank beats forecast with HK$23.74 billion profit, helped by reduced credit costs and stronger fee income from wealth and insurance.
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August 28, 2026
Review | Chinese violin virtuoso Zhang Aozhe, 18, makes magical Hong Kong debut
The Premio Paganini winner played Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi and more with flawless technique in a show that deserved a higher turnout.
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August 28, 2026
Chinese actress Jing Tian hits back at crypto mogul Justin Sun’s claims
Chinese actress Jing Tian publicly responded to allegations made by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun following their high-profile rela...
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August 28, 2026
Could the China-Nepal disaster spur a safety rethink for a flagship rail project?
The catastrophic glacial lake outburst flood in the China-Nepal border region raises critical questions about the feasibility of the planned...
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August 28, 2026
Costly lesson: how Singapore investors are lured by foreign-stock scams
Singapore's investment community faces escalating threats from sophisticated foreign stock trading scams that exploit legitimate market infr...
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August 28, 2026
Hong Kong lawyer warns against doxxing after AIA staff suspended over mall brawl
A Hong Kong legal expert has raised serious concerns about the practice of doxxing following a physical altercation at a shopping mall play...
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August 28, 2026
China’s Micbot trains robots to withstand the heat of Saudi Arabian oil industry
Micbot is advancing autonomous robotics technology by developing AI-powered quadruped robots specifically engineered to operate in extreme i...
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August 28, 2026
Experts warn China-Nepal flash floods won’t be last as fears of a second disaster grow
Recent devastating flash floods affecting the China-Nepal border region have raised critical concerns among environmental scientists and dis...
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August 28, 2026
Meituan snaps losing streak with profitable June quarter as price wars cool
Chinese delivery and services giant Meituan has returned to profitability in Q2, marking an end to its recent financial losses as competitiv...
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August 28, 2026
Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale shot down by Pakistan
Dhaka’s decision to buy the fighters shows that views on Chinese weapons are shifting and the market is opening, military expert says.
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August 28, 2026
Philippine Roblox ban call sparks wider debate over children’s online safety
The online gaming platform has been blamed for the rise in school shootings and child sexual exploitation cases in Southeast Asia.
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August 28, 2026
Malaysian man kills wife, 2 children and self over love scam
A tragic incident in Malaysia highlights the devastating consequences of romance scams. A husband, overwhelmed by significant financial loss...
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August 28, 2026
Gyirong authorities in Tibet held evacuation drills weeks before China-Nepal border disaster
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August 28, 2026
Goal of Tiananmen vigil group an ‘empty slogan’, not actual plan: defence lawyer
Stated goal of ending Communist Party rule reflected ex-leaders’ democratic beliefs but there was no actual plan to oust government, defence...
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August 28, 2026
China pledges to send urgent emergency aid to Nepal after deadly landslide
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August 28, 2026
Opinion | The end of history? No, the world’s thermodynamic bill is coming due
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August 28, 2026
Race against time to save Nepal hydropower workers trapped in tunnel
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August 28, 2026
Who is King Haakon? What to know about Norway’s new monarch
Haakon takes the crown following his father’s death, and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra becomes heir apparent.
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August 28, 2026