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June 11, 2025
London museum where you can touch ‘5,000 years of creativity’
From ancient Egyptian shoes to a curtain Picasso designed, London’s V&A East Storehouse offers ‘close interactions’ with 250,000 objects.
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June 11, 2025
China and Japan must beat mutual hostility while also handling tariffs: envoy
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June 11, 2025
Japan’s Osaka Expo water shows suspended as Legionella levels top safety limit
Resumption of the shows will depend on the results of stepped-up sanitisation measures, including pipe cleaning and chemical disinfection.
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June 11, 2025
How Indonesian fintech firm is bridging funding gaps for women entrepreneurs
Amartha leverages technology to provide loans to women running small businesses in remote areas, but challenges such as lack of digital lite...
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong court jails couple for life over abuse, murder of newborn son
Judge calls treatment of seven-week-old Iyman Hossain by parents Imran Hossain and Farzana Akter ‘completely disgraceful’.
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June 11, 2025
Japan’s hidden dark side: rising female drinkers and the battle to stay sober
Facing stigma in a male-dominated culture, many women are turning to support groups that offer a safe space for recovery and address their u...
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June 11, 2025
Restaurant chain in Thailand in hot soup over buffet shortage complaints
MK Restaurants’ US$9.17 buffet promotion drew long wait times and led to food shortages, prompting the chain to apologise to its customers.
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June 11, 2025
China plans to turn Shenzhen into AI and aviation hub amid US sanctions
Beijing is deepening reforms to accelerate the development of emerging industries in the Chinese tech hub, which faces a barrage of US trade...
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June 11, 2025
Chinese man, 35, refuses to work or get married, lives in a cave for 4 years
Former ride-hailing driver lives a hermit-like existence in ‘black hole’, says marriage is a ‘waste of time and money’.
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June 11, 2025
BYD and other mainland carmakers pledge to speed up payments to suppliers
The 14 carmakers say the move came as a result of regulatory guidance on the sustainable development of China’s auto sector.
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June 11, 2025
US-China agree ‘in principle to a framework’
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June 11, 2025
Game on for Hong Kong economy as Kai Tak Stadium proves to be a roaring success
First international football match at stadium provides ‘shot of confidence’ for potential growth, but must be capitalised on, analysts urge.
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June 11, 2025
Record prices at auction for Hong Kong-designed Labubu figurines
48 lots fetched more than US$500,000, with one selling for US$139,000, at an auction in Beijing, reflecting the soft toys’ rising popularity...
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June 11, 2025
After Hong Kong footballers send Kai Tak fans home happy, boss targets Asian Cup
Team’s first match in new stadium ‘will be talked about for years’, Ashley Westwood says as he eyes 2027 finals in Saudi Arabia.
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June 11, 2025
‘We’re scared’: LA Korean economy on the line as raids rattle traders
Raids in the city’s Fashion District disrupt Korean-owned businesses, threatening economic collapse amid worker shortages and rallies.
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June 11, 2025
GoPro rival Insta360 eyes global expansion after strong Shanghai IPO
After the Star Market’s biggest debut in a year and a half, co-founder Max Richter touted the company’s commitment to global markets amid tr...
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June 11, 2025
Taiwanese YouTuber Gym Boss live-streams unfiltered look at mainland China
The outspoken influencer is in Shanghai to ‘verify the truth’ about entrenched DPP narratives and sharing his findings with millions.
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June 11, 2025
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for June 13-15
Celebrate Father’s Day with your meat-loving dad at Morton’s, or head to Rosewood for Spanish specials and Tai Kwun for spice-driven dishes.
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June 11, 2025
All about Hong Kong typhoon shelter crab, its origins and where to eat it
Veteran Hong Kong chef shares how to enjoy the fried seafood dish as we look at its origin in floating villages and 5 restaurants serving it...
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June 11, 2025
‘Gunpowder’ price wars, Japan’s US$7,000 single-seat car: 7 EV reads
From Xiaomi’s electric car unit’s potential profit to fears of an Evergrande-style collapse, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
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June 11, 2025
‘Uncertainty has costs’: the Asian students rethinking US education plans
International students caught in the crosshairs of shifting policies are questioning whether the rewards of studying in the US still outweig...
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June 11, 2025
Fans of Malaysia’s Rafizi face police probes as internal party feud intensifies
At least 20 social media users are under investigation by the communications commission, the former minister says.
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June 11, 2025
Century of excellence: Loro Piana, the original quiet luxury brand, turns 100
Loro Piana’s attention to textile quality has won it fans across the globe, with even Hermès and Fendi relying on it for their raw materials...
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June 11, 2025
Exclusive | Top US envoy in Hong Kong may be headed for senior role in Beijing embassy
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong girl, 17, rescued from fire likely caused by power bank
Fire services say blaze that broke out on Wednesday morning has been deemed not suspicious.
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June 11, 2025
Protests over immigration raids pop up across US, more planned
Demonstrations have quickly spread to major cities including San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Austin.
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June 11, 2025
France’s Mistral launches Europe’s first AI reasoning model
Mistral is considered Europe’s best shot at having a home-grown AI competitor, but has lagged behind in terms of market share and revenue.
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June 11, 2025
Cummings to join Hong Kong training ranks: ‘It’s a sliding doors moment for me’
James Cummings has labelled his dramatic career shift “a sliding doors moment” after being unveiled as Hong Kong’s newest trainer at Sha Tin...
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June 11, 2025
Letters | What the Trump-Musk feud reveals about American decline
Readers discuss the state of US democracy, National Guard troops in Los Angeles, and the suffering of children in Gaza.
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June 11, 2025
Mobile game advocating Hong Kong independence disappears from Apple’s App Store
Reversed Front: Bonfire was removed from Google Play Store on Tuesday, after police warned against downloading war-themed game.
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June 11, 2025
How Singapore Chinatown became a tourist hub with one foot in tradition
The area southwest of Singapore River has evolved through the decades into a multi-faith destination where old and new coexist.
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June 11, 2025
Asia sees ‘concerning’ rise in long payment delays amid turbulence: report
Chinese and Indian firms are pulling back from selling on credit as the risk of defaults rises, new report finds.
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June 11, 2025
Will Kim Jong-un reciprocate first move by South Korea’s Lee to ease tensions?
A proposed halt to the launch of anti-North propaganda leaflets may signal a major policy shift by President Lee Jae-myung, analysts say.
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June 11, 2025
Is wood the next ‘quiet luxury’ trend for Hong Kong homes?
Whether it’s a colonial touch or traditional Chinese-style architecture you seek, ever-versatile timber’s your answer.
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June 11, 2025
Haitian eyes US$1.22 billion Hong Kong IPO, one of the year’s largest
The company is offering 263.2 million H shares at a maximum price of HK$36.30 each, with the final offer price to be determined on or before...
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June 11, 2025
OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say
The deal underscores how massive computing demands to train and deploy AI models are reshaping the competitive dynamics in the sector.
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong stocks rise slightly after US, China unveil trade agreement
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says framework will be presented to both governments for approval.
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June 11, 2025
T1 warning to remain in force as tropical depression brings rain to Hong Kong
Forecaster says temperatures are expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, after city recorded its hottest day of 2025 on Tuesday.
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June 11, 2025
US Marines arrive in Los Angeles as mayor imposes downtown curfew
Mayor Bass cites looting and violence as Trump defends troop activation to ‘liberate Los Angeles’.
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June 11, 2025
Oh My Ghost Clients: Jung Kyung-ho defends the dead in legal comedy K-drama
Jung Kyung-ho plays a labour rights lawyer who, in return for his life, takes on a case for a dead person in this Korean drama series.
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June 11, 2025
China’s bankers ditch global hotel chains as travel budgets bite
Chinese banks scale back travel perks, bar staff from flying business class and booking pricey hotels.
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June 11, 2025
Man in Japan arrested over suspected attempt to repeat 1987 attack on reporters
The man is believed to have been inspired by a gunman who killed a reporter and injured another at an Asahi newspaper office in 1987.
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June 11, 2025
Opinion | How can education help set US-China relations on a healthier course?
Educators in the US and China can help build a more positive political relationship by thinking critically about what they teach in schools.
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June 11, 2025
Trump tariffs can remain in effect, US appeals court rules
The decision means Trump may continue to enforce, for now, his tariffs on imports from most US trading partners.
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June 11, 2025
Qantas to close Singapore-based Jetstar Asia amid stiff competition
The move will free US$326.40 million in capital for the company to invest in its fleet renewal plans.
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June 11, 2025
China’s J-20 stealth fighter’s radar leap credited to semiconductor scientist Xu Xiangang
Shandong University says breakthroughs led by Professor Xu Xiangang have helped the Mighty Dragon triple its radar detection range.
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June 11, 2025
Chinese grandma, 92, wows public by completing 200 push-ups, 100 sit-ups daily
Elderly retired kindergarten teacher with fitness bug says daily exercise is making her white hair turn black.
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June 11, 2025
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June 11, 2025
English lessons in Hong Kong primary schools to cover national security
Education Bureau has released revised curriculum guide for teaching English.
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June 11, 2025