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September 18, 2024
Penfolds winemaker on why its Chinese wine is something ‘we have to share’
Penfolds senior winemaker Steph Dutton talks about its Californian and Chinese wines, and its 180th anniversary vintage made in Australia.
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September 18, 2024
Drone show, laser display among attractions slated for National Day in Hong Kong
Tourism Board will also promote sightseeing hotspots and spending offers for coming holiday which overlaps with 75th anniversary of founding...
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September 18, 2024
Beijing’s actions in South China Sea spark concern from US envoy to Singapore
Jonathan Kaplan criticised China’s aggressive South China Sea actions, while highlighting US-Singapore ties at a conference in the city stat...
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September 18, 2024
Alibaba Cloud to kick off annual Aspara tech event with focus on AI
Alibaba’s cloud unit will kick off its annual tech event this week, bringing together large language model start-ups to discuss the future o...
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September 18, 2024
China has raised its retirement age. How does this compare to other countries?
Recently announced increases to China’s retirement age have received global attention – but what have other countries done?
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September 18, 2024
First bazaar for ethnic minority businesses in Hong Kong
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September 18, 2024
Dog walking risks and how to control the one you’re walking
Losing control of a dog can cause injuries including broken bones. Experts share ways to lower risks, from what to wear to strength training...
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September 18, 2024
China’s Mid-Autumn mooncake sales fall back to Earth as consumption woes weigh
‘Why aren’t mooncakes selling?’ Online debate boils over as sales of traditional holiday delicacies lack the bite they used to see.
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September 18, 2024
Meituan’s delivery workers earn US$11 billion in 2023, CEO says
CEO Wang Xing’s internal announcement reflects Meituan’s efforts to address mainland policymakers’ concerns over the welfare of gig workers.
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September 18, 2024
South Korean man returns money stolen from temple as a boy decades later
He also includes US$1,500 donation, says he is expecting a baby, wants to be ‘a father his child can be proud of’.
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September 18, 2024
‘Toto’ Schillaci, Italy striker who was top scorer at 1990 World Cup, dies at 59
The Sicilian, who won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot at that tournament, had been hospitalised 11 days ago after treatment for colon cancer...
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September 18, 2024
Opinion | Why we must follow Pacific Islands’ lead on climate change
Pacific Islands nations show how cooperation can transcend national boundaries to address common challenges effectively. They need support.
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September 18, 2024
5 new menus in Hong Kong this autumn – brunches, cocktails and pizzas
Autumn brings cooler, drier weather to Hong Kong, and restaurants and bars are offering seasonal menus, boozy brunches and new cocktails.
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September 18, 2024
South China Sea: could Manila counter an attempt to take over Sabina Shoal?
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September 18, 2024
Taiwan firm denies making pagers that detonated in Lebanon
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September 18, 2024
Indonesia’s Bali tightens tourism rules, cracks down on unruly tourists
The island is prioritising quality tourism, welcoming visitors who respect local customs and traditions, and deporting violators.
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September 18, 2024
Israel’s Mossad planted explosives in 5,000 Hezbollah pagers: sources
Exploding pagers used in apparent Israeli attack on Hezbollah were made in Hungary, Taiwanese firm says.
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September 18, 2024
Super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in war-torn Myanmar
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September 18, 2024
Australia police arrest dozens after infiltrating encrypted messaging app Ghost
Australia in 2022 joined a Europol-led global task force targeting Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals.
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September 18, 2024
Google, Facebook meetings rumoured for Vietnam party chief’s US agenda
To Lam’s trip to the United States has not been formally announced, but officials said he would travel there on Saturday to speak at the UN.
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September 18, 2024
China relations ‘a top priority’, Vietnamese leader tells new Beijing envoy
Chinese envoy to Hanoi He Wei promises to ‘reinforce political trust’ and work to better resolve disagreements in the South China Sea.
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September 18, 2024
Hong Kong freshwater fish farms log 30% drop in business amid infection fears
Group B Streptococcus cases linked to raw freshwater fish prompt some diners to change habits, as local suppliers worry over business impact...
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September 18, 2024
Who’s watching us? Films from Singapore, Japan tackle the issue
Stranger Eyes, Happyend and 2073 take a worrying look at surveillance in Singapore, Japan and a Chairperson Trump-led future, respectively.
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September 18, 2024
Asset manager: Chinese stocks’ recovery hinges on policy, deflation relief
The misery for investors in Chinese stocks is likely to last for the rest of the year, according to asset manager Cambridge Associates.
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September 18, 2024
Opinion | China’s economic strategy is change by a thousand adjustments
Beijing has shown its commitment over the years to constant adaptation and structural reform that sets the stage for balanced growth.
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September 18, 2024
‘Deeply troubling’: alarm North Korea may start selling fuel for nuclear bombs
North Korea’s uranium production already surpasses what it needs for its own security and could fuel illicit arms programmes worldwide.
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September 18, 2024
Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio, Singapore’s GIC chief firm on China investments
Both say they are increasingly cautious on the year ahead due to political risk and uncertain global growth prospects.
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September 18, 2024
Ninth member of Malaysian cult-linked group charged in child sex abuse scandal
The group, accused of running shelters where children were abused, faces a widening probe, including the freezing of numerous bank accounts.
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September 18, 2024
Verstappen vows Red Bull fightback as McLaren head to Singapore Grand Prix on top
McLaren have taken a 20-point lead after Oscar Piastri’s win in Baku, while Lando Norris’ fourth place has cut Verstappen’s lead to 59 point...
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September 18, 2024
Who helped Alice Guo escape? Unnamed Philippine police chief blamed
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September 18, 2024
Thai ‘bouncy pig’ baby hippo goes viral for cuteness, inspiring memes, cartoons
Pygmy hippo’s name Moo Deng is a famous Thai pork dish.
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September 18, 2024
Australia hopes Glasgow’s pared-back Commonwealth Games 2026 will lure other hosts
The Scottish government has backed Glasgow’s bid, which proposes hosting 10 sports, compared with the 18 when the city was last host in 2014...
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September 18, 2024
Chinese diet shift to more meat to cost US$14 billion in health spending
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September 18, 2024
South Korea rips cameras out of military bases over Chinese surveillance fears
Korean intelligence agencies discovered the Chinese origins of more than 1,300 camera during a routine inspection, forcing their removal.
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September 18, 2024
US acknowledges Yemen’s Houthis shot down 2 Reaper drones, worth US$30 million each
Houthis claim to have shot down 10 Reapers since November, a figure the US said was ‘not accurate’.
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September 18, 2024
Man detained in southern China after stabbing Japanese child in Shenzhen
The boy’s condition is unknown but Tokyo’s embassy in Beijing has confirmed he is being treated in hospital.
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September 18, 2024
‘Completely unacceptable’: blackface row reignites racism debate in Singapore
Activists warn that recurring blackface controversies threaten Singapore’s multicultural fabric, calling for accountability and education.
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September 18, 2024
China’s reign in Spain, oil-guzzlers outsold in China: 7 EV reads you missed
From China’s electric vehicles making headway in Europe to US House voting to restrict tax credits, here are seven EV stories you may have m...
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September 18, 2024
AI makes this deep-sea-inspired dance different every time
Having its Asia premiere in Hong Kong, British choreographer Wayne McGregor’s Deepstaria pushes the boundaries of technology in dance.
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September 18, 2024
Macau security committee clears former top judge Sam Hou-fai to election
Election commission says committee for safeguarding national security cleared Sam for legal abilities and allegiance to city and country.
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September 18, 2024
Restaurant receipts drop 10% over Mid-Autumn Festival as Hongkongers leave city
But tourism industry veteran says he is optimistic that October 1 National Day holiday will draw mainland tourists to city.
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September 18, 2024
Donald Trump says only ‘consequential’ presidents get shot at
US election rivals Trump and Harris briefly put their differences aside in a phone call after apparent assassination attempt.
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September 18, 2024
India and China signal thaw in ties with fresh diplomatic, border efforts
But analysts say India needs to do more, such as visa reforms and joint ventures, to woo Chinese investment and ‘encourage FDI spillovers’.
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September 18, 2024
5 hip shops to check out in Sydney, from Chinatown Country Club to Maillot
Chinatown Country Club is a fun take on the exclusivity of country clubs, while the recently opened boutique Maillot near the Central Statio...
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September 18, 2024
Letter | Spotlight on Tim Walz’s son offers chance to learn about NVLD
Readers shed light on a learning disorder, discuss the importance of helping people who have lost a loved one to suicide, and argue for a ‘d...
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September 18, 2024
Exclusive | How Bank of China is helping to develop Hengqin, across the border from Macau
BOC has supported start-ups and SMEs in Hengqin as part of the country’s effort to diversify Macau’s economy, a senior executive said.
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September 18, 2024
The future of filmmaking in Hong Kong, according to the next generation
The fate of the Fresh Wave film festival that’s nurtured generations of budding directors now hangs in the balance after the arts council sl...
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September 18, 2024
Yoshinoya to grow ostrich rice bowl sales by selling more ostrich skincare
Fast food chain’s skincare subsidiary farms ostriches for beauty products, while it uses their meat. Yoshinoya aims to expand sales of both.
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September 18, 2024
China’s Lenovo builds AI servers in India amid supply chain shift
While India’s tech manufacturing sector is still small compared with China, it now makes increasingly sophisticated products such as iPhones...
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September 18, 2024