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November 17, 2024
Hong Kong’s family business event wraps up with talk on US-China ties
The second day of the by-invitation event kicked off with a discussion about opportunities in Asean with Malaysia at the helm.
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November 17, 2024
Voyage Bubble stamps class over Jockey Club Mile rivals: ‘He’s a tough horse’
Voyage Bubble stamped himself as the leading local hope for December’s Group One Hong Kong Mile with a powerful victory in Sunday’s Group Tw...
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November 17, 2024
Purton blows a kiss as Ka Ying Rising makes history: ‘I knew it was a track record’
Zac Purton was blowing kisses to the camera as Ka Ying Rising blew up the clock on his way to the quickest 1,200m victory in Sha Tin history...
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November 17, 2024
Ukraine mine-clearing efforts struggle to revive war-torn farms
Farmers are doing their best to scale mine-clearing efforts in the most mined country in the world, but it could be decades of work.
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November 17, 2024
Hong Kong gears up for Christmas, but spenders may not be in holiday spirit
Airport Authority expects visitor numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels, and retailers are preparing promotional campaigns, but economist...
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November 17, 2024
China medic kills insomniac lover by injecting anaesthetics 20 times in 6 hours
Court shows leniency to doctor after he confesses to police, compenstaes victim’s family sparking online condemnation.
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November 17, 2024
India’s Modi holds talks in Nigeria en route to G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, amid deepening ties between the two countries.
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November 17, 2024
Indonesian VP Gibran’s new complaint desk reels in support, scepticism
Some social media users have urged the vice-president to use existing tools or institutions to better address issues across Indonesia.
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November 17, 2024
Why do Seoul’s make-up studios draw so many K-beauty tourists?
They aren’t just heading to South Korea for the beauty products – they go to learn trends, get skincare tips and have makeovers, too.
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November 17, 2024
China’s lonely-heart crisis fuels a growing ‘companionship economy’
As Chinese society becomes more atomised, consumers devoid of human interaction are increasingly opening their wallets to stave off loneline...
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November 17, 2024
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November 17, 2024
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza overnight as Netanyahu faces his critics
Flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, while Israeli troops advanced farther into Lebanon’s north.
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November 17, 2024
Opinion | Hong Kong must watch how Australia, US handle youth social media use
Free societies might blanch at the thought of restricting media, but adults owe young people a duty of care when it comes to hard issues.
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November 17, 2024
Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens
Scientists say changing weather patterns are creating ideal conditions for dengue to flourish and spread.
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November 17, 2024
Hong Kong bosses look to Japan and Down Under for top opponents in World Cup bid
City team beat Brazil at Kai Tak on Saturday for series victory, ‘new home’ backed to encourage wider rugby audience.
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November 17, 2024
What’s behind the rise of Singapore’s political opposition?
With changing demographics and a new generation of voters emerging, calls are growing in Singapore for political plurality.
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November 17, 2024
India hails ‘historic’ hypersonic missile test flight
India joins an elite group of countries boasting capabilities in this cutting-edge military technology.
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November 17, 2024
4 very different Hong Kong romance films from the 2000s to watch
From July Rhapsody with Jacky Cheung to Love in a Puff with Miriam Yeung and Andy Lau in Love on a Diet, these movies offered something new.
South China Morning Post
November 17, 2024
Lithuania’s new government wants to make up with China. But is it possible?
The Social Democrats, who came first in last month’s election, have said they want to ‘normalise’ ties with Beijing after a row over Taiwan.
South China Morning Post
November 17, 2024
Blasts shake key Ukraine cities as Poland scrambles air force after Russian missile attack
Ukrainian authorities said the attacks appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure in several cities.
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November 17, 2024
Hong Kong mothers left out of job market over lack of childcare, employer support
Survey from Hong Kong’s largest political party finds 90 per cent agree mothers need flexible working hours and more childcare support.
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November 17, 2024
China’s EV market lures new entrants with eyes on BYD’s crown
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November 17, 2024
India’s vinyl revival finds its groove
The revival of vinyl record sales in India mirrors a global trend that has seen music lovers embrace the retro format.
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November 17, 2024
South China car attack suspect still in a coma, Zhuhai police say
The man accused of killing 35 people after a car rammed into crowds of people is still unable to be questioned.
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November 17, 2024
China mum has 9 kids, aims for 1 of each zodiac sign, not ‘wasting’ hubby’s genes
Woman hopes each of her nine children will also have nine children, following her family model.
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November 17, 2024
Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong Observatory to consider issuing T1 signal for Monday
Forecaster’s storm tracker shows Super Typhoon Man-yi expected to weaken as its centre reaches within 800km of city by Monday morning.
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November 17, 2024
Thousands take on once-in-a-lifetime 10k race along Hong Kong’s newest runway
Before the planes get going, runners got the chance to pick up some speed at the international airport’s new third runway.
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November 17, 2024
Southeast Asia is the new Singles’ Day battleground as lustre fades in China
Promotions from Chinese e-commerce platforms are infiltrating people’s lives across the region, where e-commerce is seeing explosive growth.
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November 17, 2024
Hong Kong to explore striking free-trade deal with Latin America: John Lee
City leader also says freshly signed deal with Peru likely to take effect in about six months once legal procedures are sorted.
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November 17, 2024
8 die in knife rampage as China suffers second mass killing in a week
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November 17, 2024
This week in PostMag: from architecture to community resilience
What to expect from this week’s print issue, from Sarah Andelman’s installation at the Landmark, Hong Kong, to homestays on Nepal’s Mohare D...
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November 17, 2024
Japanese troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin
The defence secretaries of the three nations discussed Japanese troops training with their US and Australian counterparts.
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November 17, 2024
Hong Kong start-up develops AI-powered smart bin to tackle recycling
Green AI’s smart collection bin can sort waste into four categories – plastic bottles , aluminium cans, drinks cartons and general refuse.
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November 17, 2024
Fashion Fest aims to put Hong Kong on haute couture design map
The government-sponsored event is intended to help make Hong Kong a high-fashion hub, but industry insiders say much more needs to be done.
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November 17, 2024
Super Typhoon Man-Yi set to weaken as it sweeps through the Philippines
No casualties were reported as the storm made landfall on Sunday morning.
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November 17, 2024
Daim Zainuddin’s complex legacy and the twilight of Malaysia’s old guard
With the ex-minister’s death, questions arise about the enduring impact of cronyism and the possibility of a new political era in Malaysia.
South China Morning Post
November 17, 2024
Review | The Peninsula London, in the capital’s heart, revels in its British aesthetic
From Rolls-Royce limousines and afternoon tea in the lobby, to subtle, East-West details rendered in sumptuous style, The Peninsula London b...
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November 17, 2024
China scientists crack oil-water recycling in potential green win for industry
Unlike traditional methods that retrieve one ingredient from an emulsion, study outlines system that saves both.
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November 17, 2024
Brazil’s first lady insults Elon Musk at G20 social event
The swear word incident adds a new twist to Brazil’s already strained relationship with the tech billionaire right before the G20.
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November 17, 2024
Hong Kong fishing boat captain missing after ship collides with oil barge
Police say six other crew members were recovered and sent to hospital after boat sank, but rescuers still searching for captain.
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November 17, 2024
Letters | We need a conversation about reckless escalator use on the MTR
Readers discuss the MTR’s latest safety campaign, the potential for thriving esports sector in Hong Kong and how opinion polls got it wrong...
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November 17, 2024
Parkgoers in New Delhi’s Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution won’t force them out
Others said if the pollution persists, they may have no choice but to abandon their exercise routines in the park.
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November 17, 2024
Move Hong Kong’s best sides to Chinese Super League, Kitchee boss Cardoso says
Edgar Cardoso quietly steadying Kitchee ship following roles with European clubs Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk.
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November 17, 2024
China, Singapore key to Hongkong Land’s US$10 billion asset disposal goal
Analysts approve the developer’s ‘strategic pivot’, but caution that execution remains key to its success.
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November 17, 2024
Why fewer foreign workers are calling China’s big cities home
More workers from developed countries are leaving China, with one observer citing a ‘changing environment’ amid patchy post-Covid recovery.
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November 17, 2024
Trump’s transport chief prospects include former Uber exec
Other contenders for the job include current and former members of Congress.
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November 17, 2024
Veteran rider Rutter hails ‘exciting’ Macau GP, says it’s unlike anything else
Briton Michael Rutter is chasing a record-extending 10th win on the famed street circuit.
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November 17, 2024
Opinion | Why peace in the Middle East may be beyond Trump’s deal-making abilities
The US president-elect has vowed to end all wars. But the Middle East is likely to prove as much of a headache for him as it has for Biden.
South China Morning Post
November 17, 2024
Exclusive | Manulife on track to reach 50% Asia earnings target by 2027
Asia was the largest profit contributor to Canadian insurer in the third quarter, with 44 per cent of the group’s earnings coming from the r...
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November 17, 2024