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November 24, 2024
Opinion | North American ports must automate or risk losing out to Asia and Europe
While automated hubs in Asia and Europe attract more trade, ports in the US and Canada are mired in inefficiency and recurring labour disput...
South China Morning Post
November 24, 2024
Max Verstappen wins fourth consecutive F1 world title, Russell takes Vegas race
Dutchman finishes ahead of rival Lando Norris to join elite group, becoming just sixth driver to claim four world titles.
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November 24, 2024
How the Erotic Ghost Story films shocked and seduced Hong Kong
The trio of 1990s adult movies with Hong Kong sex symbols like Amy Yip and Japanese adult-video actresses like Kudo Hitomi were a huge hit.
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November 24, 2024
Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills tourists
Laotian authorities have promised a full investigation into the deaths of six tourists.
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November 24, 2024
2 Hong Kong men arrested for allegedly flying drones near visiting PLA warship
Police said two men, aged 35 and 18, were arrested at the China Merchants Wharf pier where amphibious assault ship Hainan is docked.
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November 24, 2024
3 injured in major collision between Ferrari and taxi in Hong Kong
Front of both cars smashed in Braemar Hill accident that occurred at 11.31pm on Saturday.
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November 24, 2024
‘Recoilless AK-47’ that can be used by most drones built by Chinese scientists
‘Multiple tests have confirmed effectiveness’ of automatic rifle with almost no recoil specifically designed for unmanned warfare.
South China Morning Post
November 24, 2024
Narendra Modi’s Olympics dream facing several hurdles, experts say
Searing summer temperatures, lack of infrastructure and poor Games record of country’s athletes all obstacles to overcome.
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November 24, 2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay, Singapore Airlines go head-to-head in luxury travel battle
Analysts warn that patrons could face rising airfares despite tussle for market share.
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November 24, 2024
Meet the South Korean webtoon artist behind Netflix hit All of Us Are Dead
Joo Dong-geun shares his journey from part-time artist – and explains why webtoons are behind so many South Korean Netflix hits.
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November 24, 2024
China’s top judge promises swift justice after recent mass killings
Chief justice Zhang Jun says stern measures will help public ‘truly feel fairness’ but lighter punishments may be better for lesser crimes.
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November 24, 2024
Man, 60, dies in Hong Kong fire caused by short circuit of phone charger in flat
Fire in Chai Wan flat at 11.38am on Sunday also causes injury to man’s daughter, 30.
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November 24, 2024
1 dead, 3 police wounded in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
Authorities said investigations were ongoing and come amid tensions over Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon.
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November 24, 2024
Romanians vote in presidential race that could pit nationalist against leftist in a run-off
The country will also hold parliamentary elections at the start of December.
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November 24, 2024
Hong Kong will boost tech sector with input from experts like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang
Financial Secretary has dinner with industry heavyweights at local restaurant, elaborates on border I&T park development with Shenzhen in bl...
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November 24, 2024
China’s border with Central Asia deemed concern amid demographic decline
China’s sparsely populated border with Central Asia, which is losing residents quickly, was named by a researcher as an area not to ignore.
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November 24, 2024
China killer holds banquet outside victim’s home after 20-year jail, angers family
Videos show a car arriving at a rural courtyard as guests enter amid firecracker sounds, creating a festive atmosphere.
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November 24, 2024
Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott
The mines were listed as a World Heritage site in July after Japan and South Korea agreed to put aside some of their differences.
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November 24, 2024
Cormac McCarthy’s ‘secret muse’ was 17 when they first had sex, she says
American author Cormac McCarthy was 42 when he met 16-year-old Augusta Britt, who she says inspired characters in some of his famous novels.
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November 24, 2024
Top coach reveals how Olympic champion Brownlee ‘dramatically changed triathlon’
Ben Bright has had big hand in 11 Olympic medals as senior figure for GB triathlon, after ‘years coming to terms’ with own Games blow.
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November 24, 2024
Australia dumps plan for social media fines on misinformation
The proposal to fine internet companies came on the back of moves to ban children below a certain age from social media.
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November 24, 2024
Remembering veteran Cantopop lyricist James Wong Jim, who died 20 years ago
Two decades ago today, the Hong Kong figure passed away due to lung cancer aged 64 – he’s famous for writing the lyrics to the iconic song ‘...
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November 24, 2024
Uruguay’s election becomes a dead heat in the presidential run-off
A sedate electoral contest has suddenly turned into a close battle between the two candidates.
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November 24, 2024
EV review: Geely’s Galaxy E5 is easy to live with
Smart-looking and fully featured, the SUV is a solid package, despite some range concerns with the test car and small annoyances.
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November 24, 2024
Mounting economic costs of India’s killer smog
Experts say the costs of India’s air pollution crisis to its economy is as much as 3 per cent of GDP.
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November 24, 2024
Asian Angle | Asia’s digital future hangs by a thread beneath the ocean waves
Public-private partnerships are essential to ensuring the security of undersea cables against attacks, data theft and espionage.
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November 24, 2024
Letters | Multilingual writers enrich the world’s literary canon
Readers discuss the challenges and rewards of writing in a non-native language, the decline in student performance in Hong Kong and hiring c...
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November 24, 2024
Art houses Christie’s, Sotheby’s show off flashy new Hong Kong showrooms
The auction houses’ glammed up spaces are a reflection of their desire to change the way they conduct business.
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November 24, 2024
Visiting Nepal’s less known communities reveals country’s ‘heart and soul’
Nepal isn’t just about mountain treks and Kathmandu. Intrepid travellers who leave the tourist trail are being enriched by cultural experien...
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November 24, 2024
Have China’s plans for a nuclear-powered carrier taken another step forward?
Recent reports saying a prototype reactor has been built in Sichuan ‘have clearly highlighted’ the country’s ambitions, one analyst said.
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November 24, 2024
‘China EV’ sends Google search buzzing, as trail goes cold for ‘global warming’
Google Trends data shows the world is more excited by the latest clean energy vehicles than the noble principles behind them.
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November 24, 2024
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November 24, 2024
Australia climate protest forces ship to abort arrival at coal port
Port operators said they expected to maintain normal operations if police were able to manage the demonstrators.
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November 24, 2024
Chinese film about Covid lockdown wins best film in Taiwan awards
Lou Ye’s An Unfinished Film, winner of best film and best director at Golden Horse awards, ‘the most special directing job’, director says.
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November 24, 2024
Developing nations blast Cop29 climate deal as insufficient
Some hailed it as a good step forward, but delegates from poorer countries said it wasn’t enough to help them meet their goals.
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November 24, 2024
‘War is messed up’: why young Australians don’t want to join the military
Observers blame a ‘culture of self-loathing’ for destroying the self-esteem of Australia’s youth and undermining faith in its institutions.
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November 24, 2024
Opinion | World in crisis needs more leaders to embrace China’s ‘big family’ vision
China’s collectivist world view isn’t about undermining individuality but about emphasising interdependence. The idea could reshape global g...
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November 24, 2024
Canada apologises to Inuit communities for mass killing of sled dogs decades ago
The Canadian government admitted the policy deprived local Inuit communities of their livelihood and culture.
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November 24, 2024
Iran plans to activate thousands of centrifuges after IAEA dispute
According to media reports, Tehran plans on installing the devices within the next 4 to 6 months.
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November 24, 2024
Shanghai banks on top international artists to draw tourism spending
A recent month-long arts festival drew 20,000 visitors from abroad, according to organisers, boosting officials’ confidence in the strategy.
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November 24, 2024
Pearl in Beijing’s retail crown struggles to regain shine against economic tide
Hongqiao Market has long been the go-to place for foreign tourists, but it old clients have yet to come back.
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November 24, 2024
Oppo to expand smartphone manufacturing in Indonesia in bet on Southeast Asia
Oppo already uses slightly more than the 35 per cent of local smartphone components required by Indonesian law, but it is looking to scale u...
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November 24, 2024
China influencer Li Ziqi angers fans with ‘hypocritical’ advice not to become KOLs
Li’s recent comeback video refurbishing grandma’s wardrobe with lacquer art gains 12 million followers on Douyin in a week.
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November 24, 2024
Is Hong Kong’s system of assessing land demand broken? Experts have the answers
Professor Liu Pak-wai says geopolitical headwinds and integration with mainland China warrant reassessment of city’s land needs.
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November 24, 2024
Will Japan arm Ukraine as North Korea reinforces Russia?
With thousands of North Korean troops deployed to support Moscow, Japan’s commitment to Ukraine is being put to the test like never before.
South China Morning Post
November 23, 2024
81-year-old model’s top tip for ageing well? Chase your dreams
Choi Soon-hwa’s ‘impossible’ dream was to become a model. It led her to the fashion catwalk and this year’s Miss Universe beauty pageant.
South China Morning Post
November 23, 2024
Cop29 ends with US$300 billion deal, saving talks from brink of collapse
But the agreed funding still falls far short of the trillions poor and vulnerable nations say they need to climate-proof their economies.
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November 23, 2024
Editorial | Early detection key to Hong Kong’s fight against cancer
The promised development of risk-based screening for prevalent cancers must be pursued. But awareness is vital.
South China Morning Post
November 23, 2024
While you were sleeping: Man City crisis deepens, Murray to coach Djokovic
Domestic football is back with a bang after the international break, while the Davis Cup final line-up is set.
South China Morning Post
November 23, 2024