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November 21, 2024
China’s Hua Hong Semiconductor to make auto chips for Europe’s STM
The move signifies the importance of the Chinese EV market and the country’s progress in legacy chipmaking.
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November 21, 2024
My Take | Did Biden manage to contain China?
From a US perspective, the outgoing president and his foreign policy team did surprisingly well. But without a supportive successor – or rat...
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November 21, 2024
Opinion | Could Chinese social media’s love of Trump turn tide of trade war?
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November 21, 2024
China’s second-richest man blasts Pinduoduo for hurting domestic brands
The founder of bottled water company Nongfu Spring called Pinduoduo a main contributor to aggressive pricing causing ‘huge harm for Chinese...
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November 21, 2024
Chinese supercomputer tops global computing efficiency list
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November 21, 2024
Baidu revenue falls 3% in third quarter as economic woes hit ad spending
The internet search giant pulled in US$4.6 billion in the September quarter, with a decline in online marketing outpacing AI growth.
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November 21, 2024
Japanese porn stars charging HK$150,000 for sex arrested in Hong Kong
Authorities bust syndicate after sharing intelligence with counterparts in Macau, Singapore and Japan.
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November 21, 2024
Sports bosses embrace new guidelines, but bodies face ruin if they fail to comply
National Sports Association leaders spell out the importance of public funding following SF&OC governance review.
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November 21, 2024
2 PLA Navy warships arrive in Hong Kong for 5-day port call
Changsha, a destroyer, and Hainan, the country’s largest amphibious assault vessel, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning.
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November 21, 2024
Southeast Asia admits China’s sway, but South China Sea stress sows distrust: study
Southeast Asian elites prefer an Asean-led regional order, despite acknowledging China’s growing influence, but the bloc faces its own chall...
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November 21, 2024
New World Development focused on debt management before M&A: Cheng
Developer is focused on liability management following a management shake-up in September to steady the ship, chairman Henry Cheng says.
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November 21, 2024
Alibaba merges domestic, global e-commerce units amid intensifying competition
The new group brings together Taobao and Tmall Group, Alibaba International and a slew of other e-commerce operations.
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November 21, 2024
Hong Kong Airlines to return to North America next year with Vancouver route
Chairman Yan Bo says service will be back on January 18 as part of ‘transformation’ from regional carrier to international airline.
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November 21, 2024
China’s new envoy to Ukraine takes office as war, Trump worries escalate
Ambassador’s arrival in Kyiv coincides with major escalation in Ukraine war and with US support uncertain under incoming president Trump.
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November 21, 2024
Hong Kong revs up medical hub ambition as city tests HIV vaccine
Analysts say new clinical trial institute at cross-border tech zone will help expand cross-border research and development.
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November 21, 2024
Cautious bids expected for second try at Hong Kong land sale
MTR Corp’s tender for a Tung Chung site follows a senior government official’s call for developers to show faith in Hong Kong’s future.
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November 21, 2024
Who is Mohamed al-Fayed’s brother Salah, who’s also been accused of assault?
The BBC documentary alleging sexual assault by Mohamed al-Fayed – and possible connivance by Harrods – has prompted further accusations, inc...
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November 21, 2024
China unveils plan to guide exporters through tempestuous trade waters
With more external barriers to trade likely to come, China’s commerce ministry announces nine-point plan to aid exporters in tough climate.
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November 21, 2024
Is Starbucks seeking help from a partner to regain its perk in China?
Starbucks is ‘working to find the best path to growth, which includes exploring strategic partnerships’, according to a statement.
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November 21, 2024
Shinn itching to chase more HKIR success: ‘He’s peaking for December’
Blake Shinn is no stranger to success at the Longines Hong Kong International Races and the gun Australian jockey will arrive at Sha Tin nex...
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November 21, 2024
Hong Kong firms urged to add AI tools to cybersecurity defences
Enterprise Cyber Security Readiness Index rises to 52.8, up 5.8 points from last year’s result, but still remains at ‘basic’ level.
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November 21, 2024
6 winter wonderlands to visit this Christmas, from Budapest to Singapore
Magical festive markets, and winter experiences like reindeer sleigh rides, northern lights and even a human cold resistance test await the...
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November 21, 2024
5 of the best Shenzhen restaurants for regional Chinese cuisines
High-end Chiu Chow cuisine, dishes from Ningbo, food from Yunnan, Sichuan and Hunan, Shenzhen has them all. Here’s where to eat them.
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November 21, 2024
US$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm sells UK’s most expensive cup
The price tops the £265 that a coffee bar in Mayfair and Marylebone charged for a flat white made with rare beans from Japan.
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November 21, 2024
Meet Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s 16-year-old son, Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt
Angelina Jolie’s 16-year-old son Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt joined her on the red carpet at the Governors Awards on Sunday sporting a crew cut – a...
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November 21, 2024
Who is Charlie Hunnam’s American actress ex-wife Katharine Towne?
Hunnam met the American actress when they both auditioned for teen drama Dawson’s Creek, but described their short-lived relationship as ‘te...
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November 21, 2024
Bidders set the bar high at Hong Kong’s buoyant autumn auctions
Results highlight the enduring appeal of exceptional pieces by iconic high jewellery maisons such as Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels...
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November 21, 2024
100 Top Tables’ weekend food guide: where to eat from November 21-24
Kick-start the weekend with free-flow seafood, hit up happy hour with views across the harbour, and be sure not to miss Morton’s steak and l...
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November 21, 2024
Apple’s iPhone sales fall during China’s Singles’ Day shopping festival: report
The event’s two-week sales period saw ‘a double-digit, year-on-year decline’ in iPhone sales amid stiff competition from Chinese rivals.
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November 21, 2024
China mum jailed for deserting son with brain injuries inflicted during family row
‘Even a tiger does not harm its cubs; she is worse than a tiger,’ one online observer condemns her actions.
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November 21, 2024
Meet Sarah Catherine Hook, star of the Cruel Intentions reboot
Hook is the latest rising star to watch in Hollywood: she’s already played a friend of Beanie Feldstein’s Monica Lewinsky in Impeachment and...
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November 21, 2024
Tsim Sha Tsui named world’s fourth most expensive shopping district
District falls from third place but is the most expensive shopping destination in Asia-Pacific, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
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November 21, 2024
Breaking | Ukraine says Russia launched ICBM in attack for first time in war
It marked the latest escalation of the conflict after Ukraine fired Western-supplied long-range missiles on Russia.
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November 21, 2024
LIV Golf: Kaymer won’t wait until promotions event to complete Cleeks team line-up
The German team captain says he has no shortage of options but whomever he picks must have ‘the same philosophy’ as the rest of the team.
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November 21, 2024
China warns overheated solar industry to cool the competition, curb backlash
Revised ministry guidance serves to pour cold water on a photovoltaic sector that is rife with overcapacity concerns.
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November 21, 2024
5 movies and TV shows to watch in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24
A Korean romantic comedy and an ambitious musical await cinema-goers. Alternatively, stream a World War II drama or a Chinatown-set comedy.
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November 21, 2024
US gives Philippines ‘force multiplier’ drones to counter China in disputed waters
The Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels can be used for stealth spying, resupplying BRP Sierra Madre or retrofitted for combat, analysts sa...
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November 21, 2024
China slams US for blocking Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
China’s top UN envoy says US veto has ‘shattered the Gazan people’s hope for survival’ as war rages on in Palestinian enclave.
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November 21, 2024
Macroscope | China won’t be the only Asian economy in Trump’s sights
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November 21, 2024
First cryptocurrency corruption case in China is former central bank official
Yao Qian is accused of abusing his position at the China Securities Regulatory Commission in a ‘severe breach of duty’.
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November 21, 2024
Elderly man dives into pond to save drowning boy in China
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November 21, 2024
Filipino death-row inmate to return home
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November 21, 2024
Review | In Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, soaring performances save the show
Kim Tae-ri shines as a gifted singer who overcomes hardships in a story that has some good ideas but fails to follow through on them.
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November 21, 2024
UK’s John Prescott, deputy PM to Tony Blair, dead at 86
Prescott served for 10 years as Blair’s deputy following Labour’s landslide 1997 general election win.
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November 21, 2024
China’s stimulus debate reignites questions of who gets what, and how
Better social welfare could increase financial security and encourage spending, while cash handouts could quickly lift consumption, economis...
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November 21, 2024
China surpasses Germany, Japan in industrial robotics adoption density: report
The data reflects the success of China’s industrial automation strategy, as part of broader efforts to upgrade its industrial economy.
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November 21, 2024
Hong Kong Open champ Rublev praises local support as he returns to defend title
Russian will be competing against the likes of Hong Kong No 1 Coleman Wang Chak-lam and Chinese mainland rising star Shang Juncheng.
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November 21, 2024
Beijing slams Western threats of sanctions after 45 activists jailed in Hong Kong
Authorities will not waver in carrying out their duties to safeguard Hong Kong despite repeated coercion and intimidation, spokesman says.
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November 21, 2024
Israeli officials demand right to strike Hezbollah under any ceasefire deal
A US envoy is trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group after months of fighting.
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November 21, 2024