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November 19, 2024
What does a private jet flight attendant’s home look like?
Living out of a suitcase for much of the year, a flight attendant insisted his Kai Tak, Hong Kong apartment feel like home, not a hotel – co...
South China Morning Post
November 19, 2024
Putin broadens nuclear use criteria, amid Ukraine conflict, US missile supply
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine allows for broader use of nuclear weapons, including against non-nuclear states supported by nuclear power...
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November 19, 2024
Las Vegas finale for women’s F1 Academy in 2025; Canadian GP moved to cut travel
The US city one of 3 new venues – with Shanghai and Montreal – on the 2025 calendar; men’s Canada race rescheduled for environmental reasons...
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November 19, 2024
Review | Blossoms Under Somewhere: Collar’s Marf Yau impresses in film debut
Cantopop star Marf Yau gives a charismatic performance in a dubious coming-of-age tale of two teenaged girls who sell their underwear online...
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November 19, 2024
Amid property crisis, China must shift from ‘availability’ to ‘quality’: premier
Latest comments show how China’s leadership aims to ‘leverage technology’ and embrace modern advancements to fuel urbanisation drive and boo...
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November 19, 2024
‘China plus one’ strategy to boost Asia’s growth amid Trump’s trade war
Diverting investments from China to neighbouring economies as a hedge against tariffs and geopolitical risks will boost Asia’s growth, HSBC’...
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November 19, 2024
Chinese hairdresser designs over-the-top hairstyles
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November 19, 2024
Laptop scheme set to bridge tech gap for children of asylum seekers in Hong Kong
With help of Operation Santa Claus, local charity Grassroots Future will be able to provide donated laptops to needy children.
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November 19, 2024
Jennifer Lawrence-produced film shows women’s torment in Afghanistan
Apple TV+ documentary Bread & Roses, co-produced by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, was shot entirely on smartphones.
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November 19, 2024
Saudi Arabia executes over 100 foreigners in 2024
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November 19, 2024
In Africa, China values party-to-party ties for stronger relations
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November 19, 2024
Guangzhou moves ahead of Shanghai in tweaking ‘hukou’ to revive home sales
The capital of southern Guangdong province is saddled with 13.2 million square metres of unsold homes, which will require 22 months to clear...
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November 19, 2024
As Trump 2.0 looms, South Korea and China seek stability amid global turbulence
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be pursuing a more balanced approach to relations with Washington and Beijing, analysts say.
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November 19, 2024
Opinion | China is already a climate finance leader despite West’s finger-pointing
While China must do better in making clear its climate leadership, the rest of the world should stop looking for scapegoats and start paying...
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November 19, 2024
Korean actress Lee Jung-hyun thankful to be a mother again at 44
Parasyte: The Grey star Lee gives birth to baby girl and hails her fast recovery on social media – ‘People didn’t realise I was the mother’.
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November 19, 2024
Video | South Asia’s toxic smog visible from space
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November 19, 2024
Widow of Malaysia’s Daim insists on case against late ex-minister to go on
Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.
South China Morning Post
November 19, 2024
Mahathir hits out at Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping centres
Former prime minister laments the absence of the national language, Malay, from the display boards at shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur.
South China Morning Post
November 19, 2024
Gladiator III already in the works, director Ridley Scott says
After Gladiator II’s US$87 million opening weekend and ahead of its US cinema debut, director says there’ll ‘certainly’ be a Gladiator III.
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November 19, 2024
Goldman Sachs CEO says it is too difficult to get capital out of China
With venture capital transactions by American investors at the lowest level in nearly four years, investors need reassurance, Solomon says.
South China Morning Post
November 19, 2024
5,000 Hongkongers to participate at next Kai Tak Sports Park drill on Saturday
Crowd control exercise will take place at Youth Sports Ground from 3.30pm to 8.45pm to test venue capacity and surrounding facilities.
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November 19, 2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to raise staff salaries by 3.8% on average in 2025
Carrier earlier shared its top bosses received about 20 per cent more last year amid the firm’s ongoing struggle to return to full capacity.
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November 19, 2024
Is this popular Chinese herbal medicine for brain bleeds useless?
The Lancet has published a study of a widely used traditional Chinese medicine – Zhongfeng Xingnao – which was developed in the 1980s.
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November 19, 2024
South Korea’s opposition chief indicted for misuse of public funds
Already embroiled in multiple legal battles, Lee Jae-myung’s indictment could jeopardise his anticipated bid for the presidency in 2027.
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November 19, 2024
That time Hong Kong almost caught the first live telecast from Apollo 12
The event drew the largest viewing audience in the city yet, but the sound was indistinct, the screen motionless: nothing happened.
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November 19, 2024
Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year
Moscow and Kyiv are pushing to improve their battlefield positions ahead of any negotiations on the war.
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November 19, 2024
Letters | Trump is the voice of the frustrated, the poor, the masses
Readers discuss public choice theory, and rational people’s reaction to Donald Trump’s re-election.
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November 19, 2024
Minibus driver critically injured in crash at upscale Hong Kong neighbourhood
Driver, 79, hurled out of windscreen when vehicle ploughed into entrance of a Mid-Levels residential complex, source says.
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November 19, 2024
China fans pray for minor loss at worst in World Cup 2026 qualifier against Japan
Despite coming off back of two wins, China go in as underdogs against the Asian giants, especially as they will be without three key players...
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November 19, 2024
iPhone maker Foxconn partners with Nvidia on AI-driven factories
Foxconn is partnering with Nvidia to develop so-called digital twins to help build advanced facilities around the world.
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November 19, 2024
Profile | Actress Lin Chi-ling encourages China students to ‘embrace each day with joy’
Lin’s commitment to charity stems from desire to give back to those who supported her.
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November 19, 2024
Malaysia’s apathy towards Ukraine, closeness to Russia could harm its image
Kuala Lumpur’s refusal to condemn Moscow and growing ties with Putin in a bid to join the Brics bloc may undermine its non-aligned stance.
South China Morning Post
November 19, 2024
Citic enlarges Saudi Arabia footprint with 3,500-flat Riyadh project
The project, also called Khuzam Hills, comprises several phases, the first of which is scheduled for delivery in 2026, according to the webs...
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November 19, 2024
South Asia’s toxic smog visible from space
South China Morning Post
November 19, 2024
Chinese courier giant seeks up to US$793 million from Hong Kong IPO
China’s largest express delivery company is selling 170 million shares at HK$32.30 to HK$36.30 each, with the listing to take place on Novem...
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November 19, 2024
China’s anti-espionage agency warns spies could steal surveillance camera data
Ministry of State Security advises tightened management of nation’s vast camera network after receiving tip from citizen.
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November 19, 2024
Nearly 100 food aid trucks violently looted in Gaza, UN agencies say
Gaza gangs target trucks bringing aid into the war-torn territory threatened with famine.
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November 19, 2024
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng urges Hong Kong to ‘assert’ itself, lays down 3 paths for reform
State leader says city should deepen financial reforms, expand cooperation and opening up and dovetail with national developments.
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November 19, 2024
Tokyo’s sex trade, rise of Singapore’s political opposition: 7 Asia highlights
From Tokyo’s sex tourism to Starbucks Malaysia’s declining sales, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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November 19, 2024
Tourists in Japan get their teeth into making food replicas
You’ve probably seen replicas of popular dishes in restaurant window displays. Tourists in Japan join workshops to learn how they’re made.
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November 19, 2024
China’s stimulus lifts tax revenue for first time this year after policy shift
China’s fiscal revenue rose by 5.5 per cent year on year in October, consolidating a turnaround in September.
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November 19, 2024
Pioneering Japanese poet known for Peanuts and Astro Boy dies at 92
Shuntaro Tanikawa explored the poetic, not only in the repetitive music of the spoken word but also the magic hidden in little things.
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November 19, 2024
Dish in Focus: smoked butter chicken at Leela
Every Indian restaurant has a rendition of murgh makhani – Michelin-starred chef Manav Tuli talks through his version, which you can even or...
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November 19, 2024
Teetan and Poon fight for final IJC spot comes down to Happy Valley meeting
Karis Teetan’s pain could be Matthew Poon Ming-fai’s gain as their tight battle for the final International Jockeys’ Championship spot goes...
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November 19, 2024
South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps
The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics.
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November 19, 2024
Top bankers stress resilience and wisdom key to navigating uncertainty
Speakers at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit say collaboration and strategic thinking hold the key to tackling a divided worl...
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November 19, 2024
Letters | A green cold war with China won’t help Europe and the climate
Readers discuss the impact of Europe’s tariffs on Chinese EVs, and better solutions to Hong Kong’s ageing problem.
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November 19, 2024
Nvidia is helping Google design quantum computing processors
Google’s Quantum AI division will use Nvidia’s Eos supercomputer to speed up the design of quantum components.
South China Morning Post
November 19, 2024
Shanghai Art Week generates buzz despite China’s slowing economy
With an estimated 200-plus events and show openings, Shanghai Art Week was a celebration of the Chinese city’s connection to the world.
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November 19, 2024