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November 20, 2024
Qualcomm ‘positive’ on Trump administration as it forecasts chip sales growth
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon does not foresee problems competing for business in China, which accounts for 46 per cent of company revenue.
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November 20, 2024
Meet ‘Jay Chou of the fitness world’, Malaysian influencer Jordan Yeoh
The social media star and 2024 Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo instructor talks about struggling with attention and his workout routine.
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November 20, 2024
Australia pushes pension reform as it braces for 10% of population to retire
With 2.5 million Australians set to retire in the next decade, the government wants to reshape its US$2.5 trillion pension industry.
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November 20, 2024
Trump picks former wrestling mogul Linda McMahon as education secretary
Linda McMahon was a major donor and early supporter of the Republican president-elect.
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November 20, 2024
Hong Kong stocks fall as China refrains from cutting key lending rates
Hang Seng Index retreats in early trading after China’s central bank leaves loan prime rates unchanged.
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November 20, 2024
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai takes stand for first time in his national security trial
Police have ramped up security at West Kowloon Court, where Lai’s trial has been held since last December 18.
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November 20, 2024
Trump cannot ignore TikTok ban, US senator says
Senator Richard Blumenthal said Trump is welcome to try to change the law, but ‘sentiment is pretty strong’ in favour of it in Congress.
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November 20, 2024
China’s World Cup hopes alive despite Japan loss, as Indonesia stun Saudi Arabia
While Japan run away with thrilling Group C, just one point separates second-place Australia and bottom side China.
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November 20, 2024
Explainer | What makes China’s ultra-long ‘special bonds’ so special?
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November 20, 2024
Style Edit: Henry Jacques unveils second edition of In All Intimacy scents
Inspired by the artists’ shared passion for sustainability and technology, the perfumer captures their unique personalities and creative vis...
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November 20, 2024
Shenzhen joins Beijing and Shanghai in offering tax breaks to boost home sales
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November 20, 2024
Breaking | US vows more sanctions on Hong Kong officials after 45 activists jailed
US move comes after 45 activists were jailed for four to 10 years for their participation in a plot to overthrow the government.
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November 20, 2024
Indonesia condemned her to death. But soon she’ll return home to the Philippines
Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug trafficking and has been on death row in Indonesia for 14 years.
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November 20, 2024
Opinion | China draws red line at Scarborough Shoal after Manila’s new maritime laws
Beijing’s move aims to legitimise future enforcement measures while avoiding overt military escalation, a hallmark of its strategy in contes...
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November 20, 2024
Beijing chip forum attendees mull impact of TSMC block, second Trump term
At the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo, industry experts weighed in on the challenges and opportunities ahead in domestic chipma...
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November 20, 2024
China woman pays US$8,300 for hotel room by confusing yuan and Korean won symbols
If rate had been in Korean won, it would have cost only US$37 for one night.
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November 20, 2024
Why China’s retail rally in lower-tier locales tops big-city light spenders
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November 20, 2024
Japanese demand end to ‘comfort women’ funds after politician’s conviction
Yoon Mee-hyang was jailed and fined for embezzling funds meant for Korean ‘comfort women’ in a case that dragged on for several years.
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November 20, 2024
China’s top 5 weapons systems, from stealth fighters to an anti-ballistic missile system
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November 19, 2024
Lab-grown meat lands on Hong Kong plates via Australian start-up
The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental has introduced two dishes featuring Sydney-based Vow’s cultured Japanese quail.
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November 19, 2024
While you were sleeping: Guardiola to stay, Nadal’s farewell starts with defeat
Tuesday was an evening where one Spanish sporting icon prepared for his exit, while another appeared to be extending his stay.
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November 19, 2024
Ex-Microsoft director’s mission to get disadvantaged girls to university
John Wood’s charity U-Go gives scholarships to help young women in low-income countries in Asia and Africa get a university education.
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November 19, 2024
Loyal Hong Kong shoppers forgo Shenzhen bargains to support local businesses
Quality assurance, political values, human ties and ‘stubbornness’ among reasons they stay home to shop.
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November 19, 2024
Trump and Musk watch SpaceX’s Starship lift off from Texas
The Super Heavy booster made an unexpected splashdown instead of attempting to return to its launch pad, indicating something went wrong.
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November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024
Editorial | State leader has made clear Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a financial centre
Vice-Premier He Lifeng lays out three challenges city must meet to help China achieve its development goals.
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November 19, 2024
Davis Cup: retiring Rafa Nadal would not pick himself after opening with defeat
Spaniard suffered a straight sets defeat against Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschul in first match.
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November 19, 2024
Editorial | Public expects rises in Hong Kong bus fares to be fair
The added burden on Hong Kong society must be taken into account as operators seek increases of between 6.5 and 9.5 per cent.
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November 19, 2024
This forgotten border village shows Hong Kong’s history of change
How two ‘foreigners’ came to make a film about the last days of Kwu Tung, from its soy sauce factories to village house demolition.
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November 19, 2024
PLA electronic warfare a ‘significant challenge’ for US in Taiwan Strait: report
Chinese military’s capabilities include radar-jamming devices, high-energy lasers and electromagnetic pulse weapons, US agency says.
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November 19, 2024
Who is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new pal, Ayan Broomfield?
Swift and her beau Travis Kelce spent time with tennis couple Frances Tiafoe and Ayan Broomfield over the weekend – so who is the Canadian f...
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November 19, 2024
Australian designer Christopher Esber on dressing A-listers
He became the first Australian designer to win the Andam prize in June, chosen by a panel including Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault and Sa...
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November 19, 2024
Trump picks TV’s Dr Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid
The celebrity doctor will work closely with RFK Jnr, whom the US president-elect has picked to lead the top US health agency.
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November 19, 2024
Opinion | In Sri Lanka, China and India have a chance to join hands
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November 19, 2024
Israel PM offers US$5 million per hostage freed, vows no Hamas rule in Gaza
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November 19, 2024
Who is Kate Upton’s baseball pitcher husband, Justin Verlander?
Kate Upton has made fans concerned after the model posted a cryptic message on her Instagram Story last week – but what do we know about her...
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November 19, 2024
Hotels for digital nomads are on the rise. How is it to stay in one?
Hotels for remote workers are increasing, but do they make solo travel better? We stayed at Melbourne’s Lyf Collingwood to find out
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November 19, 2024
Howard Lutnick named US commerce chief, will ‘lead’ on tariffs and trade
Wall Street CEO co-chairs Donald Trump’s transition team and was previously said to be considered for treasury secretary.
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November 19, 2024
Who is Madison Bailey’s ex-Charlotte 49ers basketballer girlfriend, Mariah Linney?
Fans can’t stop talking about the supposed feud between the Netflix show’s stars Madison Bailey and Rudy Pankow – but who is Bailey’s girlfr...
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November 19, 2024
Trump will keep US-Philippines economic and defence ties strong: Manila envoy
If Washington cuts back, Manila is ready to work with other regional partners, Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez adds.
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November 19, 2024
Iran to stop producing near bomb-grade uranium, UN watchdog says
The move is a sign the Islamic Republic may be ready to resolve a stand-off with the West over its atomic activities.
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November 19, 2024
G20 ends with call for urgency on climate, global health, women’s rights
‘We only scratched the surface of the deep challenges the world has to face,’ Brazilian host says as gathering of world leaders concludes.
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November 19, 2024
Iran says no charges against student who stripped to her underwear
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November 19, 2024
US panel urges Congress to delve into China’s indirect imports of Iranian oil
American commission says China appears to have insulated itself from sanctions by re-routing crude imports through places such as Malaysia.
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November 19, 2024
Trump’s hush money sentencing adjourned as judge weighs options post-election win
Justice Juan Merchan is considering how to proceed following Trump’s re-election win, with potential outcomes ranging from dismissal to a fo...
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November 19, 2024
45 Hong Kong activists jailed for 4 to 10 years over plot to topple government
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November 19, 2024
US advisory panel on China backs repeal of preferential trade status
US-China Economic and Security Review Commission says the status, conferred in 2000, lets China benefit despite unfair trade practices.
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November 19, 2024
Hong Kong’s mega-events in first half of 2025 set to attract 840,000 visitors
List of 93 mega-events revealed for first six months, with showcase of French impressionist masters and Coldplay’s concerts among them.
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November 19, 2024
Could Hennessy’s iconic cognac be bottled in China to avoid tariffs?
The move could see production shifted from France, impacting jobs and local economies.
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November 19, 2024