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June 13, 2025
Indonesia and China strengthen ties with new visa-free transit policy
Indonesian travellers with ordinary passports can now enter China for 10 days if they have tickets to a third country.
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June 13, 2025
Meet Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais’ 3 children
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Beauvais had her first son in her early 20s with then-husband Daniel Saunders, and went on to have twin bo...
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June 13, 2025
China calls on Niger to tackle disputes with energy firms through dialogue
It comes as tensions have been rising over Chinese oil operations, as ruling junta pursues strategy of resource nationalisation.
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June 13, 2025
Chinese People and Culture: News, Stories, and Analysis | South China Morning Post
Breaking news and human-interest features on the people and culture in China.
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June 13, 2025
Japan monk adopts ‘noisy’ abandoned dog, later saved by canine from fierce bear
Faced with the bear, Yoshihara feels helpless despite his muscular build, but to his surprise, Chico jumps into action to drive beast away.
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June 13, 2025
China’s yuan fixing rate hits 2-month high as US dollar drops
With the US dollar sagging, China’s central bank has strengthened the midpoint rate for the country’s currency in recent days.
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June 13, 2025
Want to help prevent dementia? Learn new activities to boost the brain
Don’t rely on sudoku to keep your mind fit. Make new friends, visit different places and learn new things to really challenge your brain.
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June 13, 2025
In Hong Kong and globally, AI is not a job and wage killer, PwC says
Across all industries, roles that ‘collate AI with human expertise’ are in demand and command a premium, report says.
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June 13, 2025
Yang Hansen urged to emulate Yao Ming as Chinese players eye NBA Draft
Teenager this week rejected comparison with legend Yao, while Lin Wei reportedly shone in workout with Dallas Mavericks.
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June 13, 2025
Huawei’s HarmonyOS gains traction in China with 103 million smartphones shipped
Nearly half of smartphones and tablets running the Chinese tech giant’s Android alternative were shipped in 2024.
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June 13, 2025
Japan’s researchers develop ocean-friendly plastic

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June 13, 2025
Opinion | US and EU should welcome Chinese manufacturing, not try to shut it out
It’s a matter of time before Chinese products find their way into the markets anyway – trade barriers achieve very little without industrial...
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June 13, 2025
SFC CEO Leung: virtual assets are a tool ‘in the race for financial supremacy’
Leung says regulator’s next step is to focus on OTC trading and custodial institutions in the space.
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June 13, 2025
US-China security talks platform can bring calm to South China Sea: think tank
Big power rivalry in strategic waters still ‘manageable’ but likely to be prolonged structurally, Beijing-based Grandview Institution says.
South China Morning Post
June 13, 2025
Filipino helpers face exploitation, sexual harassment in South Korea
Carers in the pilot programme endure excessive workloads and contract abuse, sparking criticism over its flawed implementation.
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June 13, 2025
Police officer blown up with dynamite as Bolivia’s crisis deepens
Government condemns ‘unacceptable levels of violence’ as clashes over ex-president’s candidacy leave at least five dead, dozens injured.
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June 13, 2025
China steps up global aviation expansion as Comac bids for Laos carrier
Laos’ flag carrier would reportedly agree to use Comac jets as part of the deal, as the Chinese aviation firm continues its push into Southe...
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June 13, 2025
Hong Kong triathlete Brown to return from injury ordeal in mainland China race
City team sending 16-strong contingent to Asia Triathlon Cup in Taizhou on Saturday, although four prominent figures are skipping event.
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June 13, 2025
All about mustard seeds, how to use them in cooking, and a recipe idea
Mustard seeds are classed by colour, with the darker ones more pungent. Make the most of their flavour in a spicy vegan dish.
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June 13, 2025
Warnings of higher rents, house prices as Malaysia gets ready for new taxes
The new government taxes, aimed at addressing budget deficits, have sparked outrage, with Malaysians concerned that they will ultimately pay...
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June 13, 2025
Zhejiang Sanhua seeks US$1 billion in Hong Kong listing
The Shenzhen-listed maker of heating systems is offering 360.3 million shares at HK$21.21 to HK$22.53 each.
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June 13, 2025
‘I am numb’: Blackpink fans left devastated as Hong Kong concerts sell out fast
Disappointed fans vent frustration at booking platform Cityline as tickets for both shows sell out in a little more than an hour and a half.
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June 13, 2025
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat

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June 13, 2025
Private Eye chases history in Stradbroke Handicap
Sydney trainer Joseph Pride is undeterred by the challenges facing Private Eye when the outstanding miler tackles the Group One Stradbroke H...
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June 13, 2025
Veteran lawyer Moses Cheng picked to steer Hong Kong’s maritime hub push
Cheng, who is also a member of city’s top decision-making body, named board chairman of Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board.
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June 13, 2025
Explainer | As Chinese exporters explore home market, how are letters of credit helping?
Domestic L/Cs help companies ensure payment security and enhance credit, providing an answer to concerns about delays and defaults.
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June 13, 2025
Cheerleaders to critics: German machinery makers call for EU action on China

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June 13, 2025
Chinese worker requesting sick leave criticised for being weak and punished
Even though she had a fever and needed time off, she chose to stay and work, but still faced criticism, punitive measures.
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June 13, 2025
Apple targets spring 2026 for release of delayed Siri AI upgrade
The company originally introduced the next-generation Siri features at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June of last year.
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June 13, 2025
‘Important step’: fatal crashes prompt Malaysia to curb speeding lorries, buses
Following a spate of accidents, the government will require all heavy vehicles to be fitted with ‘Speed Limitation Devices’ that would cap s...
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June 13, 2025
ONE Fight Night 34: George Jarvis relishes shot at Regian Eersel’s world title
The 24-year-old says he has been priming himself for this chance against the Surinamese-Dutch lightweight champion.
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June 13, 2025
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard leader Salami killed in Israeli strikes

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June 13, 2025
AMD says new chips can top Nvidia’s in booming AI chip field
The new instalments in AMD’s MI350 chip series are faster than Nvidia counterparts and represent major gains over earlier versions, Su said.
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June 13, 2025
He turns fallen trees into furniture and he’s about to get very busy
Hong Kong furniture maker Lam Che salvages fallen trees and construction waste to make one-of-a-kind pieces and art installations.
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June 13, 2025
Crypto can’t chip away at gold’s safe-haven shield: researcher
Spot gold price surged to US$3,444 after Israel’s strikes on Iran.
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June 13, 2025
Take a magic carpet ride at the Hong Kong Palace Museum
The wonders of imperial carpets and Islamic arts in all their tufted splendour are making their way to Hong Kong.
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June 13, 2025
Rising hopes of a revival in Filipino cinema
Increased representation at this year’s Cannes festival – from Lav Diaz to Kyla Danelle Romero – is sparking hopes that the country’s movies...
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June 13, 2025
China’s non-binary AI chip breakthrough, DJI’s robotic cleaner: 7 highlights
From China mass producing non-binary AI chip to drone maker DJI’s robotic cleaner, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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June 13, 2025
Apple is shipping nearly all of its India-made iPhones to the US
From March to May, Foxconn exported iPhones worth US$3.2 billion from India, with an average of 97 per cent shipped to the US.
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June 13, 2025
‘Elephants trampling on global trade’: EU sidelined by US-China showdown
Ahead of its own crunch talks, Europe looks for clues in Washington-Beijing engagement that could reshape its global trade ties.
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June 13, 2025
Only 1 passenger survived Air India crash. This miracle has happened before

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June 13, 2025
Melania Trump’s best looks so far in 2025: Dior, Prada and Bottega Veneta
Melania turned heads with her massive navy boater hat at Trump’s inauguration, but she’s made few other public appearances this year – thoug...
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June 13, 2025
Letters | Indonesia must tackle human trafficking better. Here’s how
Readers discuss gaps in Indonesia’s fight against human trafficking, the missing piece in Hong Kong’s national security strategy, and taxi l...
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June 13, 2025
Chef of Hong Kong’s 3-Michelin-star Ta Vie on his go-to restaurants
Hideaki Sato, chef of Ta Vie in Hong Kong, is a fan of simple fare, dim sum and roast goose, and classic and high-end French dishes.
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June 13, 2025
Lor backs brilliance of Purton: ‘Zac always rides this horse better’
Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is backing the brilliance of Zac Purton to be the difference when Bottomuptogether tackles Saturday’s Class Two HKU Bus...
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June 13, 2025
Will Air India’s crash in Ahmedabad derail its revival plans?
The airline must hold open investigation into the accident to regain customer trust amid efforts to overhaul the company to spur growth, ana...
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June 13, 2025
Meta sues Hong Kong firm over AI app making non-consensual explicit images
US tech giant accuses Joy Timeline HK of trying to promoting ‘nudify’ app, with lawsuit part of Meta’s clampdown on such software.
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June 13, 2025
Israel attacks Iran in major escalation

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June 13, 2025
Hong Kong stocks fall slightly on rising geopolitical tensions
Israel says it launched air strikes targeting both nuclear and military sites and officials leading Iran’s nuclear programme.
South China Morning Post
June 13, 2025