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September 17, 2024
Is Beijing about to ‘play the Ryukyu card’ over Tokyo’s stand on Taiwan?
University plans research centre on the ancient kingdom as academics emphasise its significance to ‘national security and reunification’.
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September 17, 2024
Japan wife discovers ‘jealous’ husband made 100 nuisance calls a day for a month
Woman becomes suspicious of husband’s indifference to her harassment, so she plots to catch him out.
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September 17, 2024
Japanese players in vogue at English Premier League as clubs widen their horizons
Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma is the stand-out of five Japanese players in the top division, with eight more in the Championship, two in League On...
South China Morning Post
September 17, 2024
Hong Kong IPO market’s ‘very positive momentum’ set to build, HKEX CEO says
After Midea’s US$3.98 billion listing on Tuesday, ‘we’re seeing a lot of very good signs in the IPO market’, says Bonnie Chan.
South China Morning Post
September 17, 2024
John Lee warns of ‘strong’ response to US bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices
City leader reiterates closure of outposts will damage trade relations, deliver political gains for politicians at the expense of US busines...
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September 17, 2024
Singapore’s electronics exports soar amid China’s anti-tariff chips strategy
As exports reach their highest level in years, economists note market talk of China ‘front-loading chips’ in anticipation of US tariffs.
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September 17, 2024
Fireworks, discounted MTR rides set for Hong Kong’s National Day holiday
Chief Executive John Lee says Octopus card holders can enjoy 25 per cent discount on MTR and light tram rides during the October 1 holiday.
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September 17, 2024
Bakers keep traditional mooncake making alive in Hong Kong
A treat families once took a year to pay for, mooncakes of every flavour are ubiquitous now. Some are still made fresh the old-fashioned way...
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September 17, 2024
Netanyahu says returning residents to north Israel now a Gaza war goal
Gaza war’s ‘second front’ across the Israel-Lebanon border has forced tens of thousands of people on both sides from their homes.
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September 17, 2024
From Facebook intern to TikTok CEO: a closer look at Singapore’s Shou Zi Chew
TikTok’s 41-year-old Singaporean CEO is facing an uphill battle to keep the platform alive in the US, while also maintaining a public profil...
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September 17, 2024
US rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested amid assault lawsuits
Attorney for the Southern District of New York to unseal indictment, as lawyer for hip hop figure denounces ‘unjust prosecution’.
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September 17, 2024
Student housing, serviced apartments are in as logistics assets lose shine: CBRE
Potential rate cuts could drive more money into the underinvested living sector in Asia-Pacific, CBRE says.
South China Morning Post
September 17, 2024
London Fashion Week highlights – from Burberry to Nensi Dojaka
As beleaguered Burberry attempts to revive its glory days, LVMH-owned JW Anderson continues its winning streak – here’s the London Fashion W...
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September 17, 2024
How China’s media ‘charm offensive’ seeks to win over the Philippines
Despite extensive media partnerships, scepticism among Filipinos hampers China’s influence efforts, a report by US-based AidData finds.
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September 17, 2024
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September 17, 2024
How to take Taiwan: China’s state TV shows what a PLA attack could look like
Large-scale helicopter assault, long-range rockets and sophisticated electronic warfare by naval forces highlighted in evening documentary.
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September 17, 2024
Romantic Warrior, California Spangle make stylish returns at Sha Tin trials
Romantic Warrior and California Spangle kicked off their campaigns in style as a throng of current and rising Hong Kong stars stepped out at...
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September 17, 2024
New York, Paris, Milan: where in the world is closest to becoming a ‘15-minute city’?
Global study maps progress towards a 15-minute city ideal, highlighting disparities.
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September 17, 2024
Letter | Hong Kong should look on the bright side of a low birth rate
Readers discuss the focus on boosting the birth rate, and elderly drivers.
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September 17, 2024
Once in a Blue Moon: bittersweet drama set in pandemic-era Hong Kong
Happiness director Andy Lo delivers an emotional, endearing and bittersweet family drama set in Hong Kong during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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September 17, 2024
Names, phone numbers of 306 Hong Kong applicants leaked after contractor loses USB
Staff member handling bookings for community hall in Sai Ying Pun lost on Saturday flash drive which contained applicants’ names, contact nu...
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September 17, 2024
Antibiotic-resistant infections could kill nearly 40 million by 2050, study estimates
Antimicrobial resistance, which occurs when germs become resistant to drugs, is expected to worsen over the coming decades.
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September 17, 2024
Smart glasses, AI features to boost AR and VR headsets growth
VR and AR headset makers are expected to ship over three times more devices in 2028 than this year, says research firm IDC.
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September 17, 2024
Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong to give first British Chamber of Commerce speech
Cui Jianchun will ‘share the spirit’ of the Communist Party’s third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee and its ‘implications for...
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September 17, 2024
Doomed Titanic crew’s final words revealed
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September 17, 2024
Malaysian farmers dial down durian bitterness to cater to China’s sweet tooth
Purists fear the Musang King’s signature bittersweet balance may be at risk as some growers adapt its taste for the Chinese market.
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September 17, 2024
Hong Kong stocks up as developers rally on expected Fed rate cut; Midea surges
Hong Kong stocks jumped as local developers rallied ahead of an expected Fed rate cut, as appliance maker Midea surged on its debut.
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September 17, 2024
Grey matters: actor Brenda Chan on creating a festival for elder artists
The Hong Kong Creative Aging Arts Festival features more than 100 artists aged 55 and older, and its closing show will explore the challenge...
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September 17, 2024
Intel secures Amazon as AI chip client, outlines turnaround plans
CEO Pat Gelsinger outlined steps that Intel would take to revive itself, after it reported disastrous second-quarter earnings.
South China Morning Post
September 17, 2024
‘He’s a bleeding duck’: South Korea’s Yoon hammered by poor approval ratings
Many voters say they’re fed up with President Yoon Suk-yeol’s political mismanagement, his wife’s scandals and the high cost of living.
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September 17, 2024
Style Edit: Cartier’s classic Tortue collection gets a sparkling makeover
The esteemed Tortue gets the Cartier Privé treatment, while two new collections see the luxury watchmaker taking horological design to new c...
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September 17, 2024
Style Edit: Rolex celebrates rising classical music talent at the Salzburg Festival
Cecilia Bartoli and Benjamin Bernheim are among the Rolex Testimonees who enthralled audiences in Mozart’s birthplace this summer.
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September 17, 2024
Midea shares rise in Hong Kong debut as blockbuster IPO sizzles
The Foshan-based company raised HK$31.01 billon (US$3.98 billion) last week, after offering its stock at HK$54.80 a share, at the top end of...
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September 17, 2024
Opinion | Despite setbacks, Hong Kong is still the best place to do business
The exit of foreign firms and falling property prices shouldn’t overshadow the city’s resilient growth, access to the rest of China, and sup...
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September 17, 2024
Mouldy armour, expired ammunition in US military shipments to Taiwan
Such deliveries risk loss of confidence, US probe warns Pentagon, as Taipei says it is jointly addressing the issue with US authorities.
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September 17, 2024
Pope Francis’ Singapore visit: a catalyst for deeper interfaith conversations?
The pope’s emphasis on unity extended to marginalised communities – including migrant workers – sparking dialogue on inclusiveness.
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September 17, 2024
Japan woman becomes KOL after transforming look through extensive cosmetic surgery
Woman reveals she endured relentless abuse as child, believes plastic surgery is ‘only way I could live’.
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September 17, 2024
Uefa Champions League 2024-25: all you need to know about ‘Swiss model’ format
Goodbye groups, hello league: from 32 to 36 teams, matches in January and an extra play off round – a look at the new system.
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September 17, 2024
Opinion | ‘Silver Bonds’ benefit Hong Kong’s old and new
The ‘win-win’ investment will not only offer Hong Kong’s elderly guaranteed returns but also support infrastructure projects.
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September 17, 2024
Aukus risks being just ‘a label’ if it fails to curb China’s ‘adventurism’
The bloc could soon show results in areas such as autonomous underwater vehicles and quantum computing-based defence, analysts say.
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September 17, 2024
Start-up funding in China remains weak, but may see a recovery this year
Funding for start-ups in China remains at a low point, although the amount raised in the first half is already more than 50 per cent of 2023...
South China Morning Post
September 16, 2024
US charges employee of Chinese aerospace giant with hacking Nasa, US military
Song Wu, a Chinese national, is charged in Atlanta, Georgia with 14 counts of wire fraud and 14 counts of aggravated identity theft.
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September 16, 2024
Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, this time without visit to Israel
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September 16, 2024
While you were sleeping: Tom Brady’s bunch get better of Reynolds’ Wrexham
Seven-time Super Bowl champion watches a very different game of football in the West Midlands, and wins again.
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September 16, 2024
Hong Kong’s Octopus eyes overseas markets as new mainland card travels well
‘Octopus – China T-Union Card’ is most used in Shenzhen, followed by Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou.
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September 16, 2024
Henderson’s trophy building to host gala dinners, events in boost to builder
The Henderson, a 36-storey office building in Central, will host some of the biggest events this year at its 6,800-sq ft rooftop ballroom.
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September 16, 2024
Designs of the times – 3 of Hong Kong’s most prominent tattoo parlours
Tattoos in Hong Kong were once the province of triads and Western sailors. Today skin art is socially acceptable and more widely seen. We ta...
South China Morning Post
September 16, 2024
Hong Kong shops still selling glow sticks for Mid-Autumn despite plastics ban
Sellers rush to clear stock before grace period ends next month, as economic mood and changing trends weigh on traditional stores.
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September 16, 2024
China-Philippine flights to get wings clipped amid low demand, geopolitics
An expected reduction in routes between China and the Philippines comes as post-pandemic demand has not taken off, while their maritime disp...
South China Morning Post
September 16, 2024