Will Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bind
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Kyiv has created a…
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Health crisis grips Indonesians enduring haze: ‘my eyes sting, my head hurts’
Struggling to breathe through the acrid haze emanating from wildfires on Indonesia’s Borneo Island, residents said on…
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US Congress passes bill targeting Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and India
The US Congress on Wednesday passed a bill to strengthen sanctions on Russia by targeting Moscow’s leading energy…
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Huawei accused of stealing robot tech to get hands on T-Mobile’s trade secrets
The criminal trial of Huawei Technologies on racketeering charges shifted this week into a slower, more laborious pace…
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China’s rocket boom has made Hainan a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?
As technological developments augur an era of renewed space exploration, China is aiming to become a major player. In…
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Why women in China are still at risk of abduction and forced marriage
One stormy night last month, a driver surnamed He saw two tall men get out of a car in the southern Chinese city of…
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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, irking Trump
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying President Donald…
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As EU cosies up to Canada, Burnham’s Brexit Britain feels sidelined
Andy Burnham was for years a staunch opponent of Brexit and a vocal supporter of rejoining the European Union. When he…
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Hong Kong targets gold trading, FPS-UnionPay link to boost yuan use
Hong Kong will expand the use of the yuan in areas including gold trading and cross-border payments, as policy…
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Hong Kong aims to raise innovation spending to 3% of GDP by about 2030
Hong Kong will strive to raise its expenditure on innovation activities to a level equivalent to 3 per cent of gross…
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Police arrest man after wife found dead with knife wounds in Heng Fa Chuen
Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after his wife was found dead in a flat at a private…
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Hong Kong sets 5-year plan to double innovation spending, boost new industries
Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled the city’s first five-year blueprint, aligned with China’s national development…
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China uses 100,000 home-grown AI chips to build leading weather forecast system
China said it can now predict weather 10 days in advance at a cutting-edge resolution of 5km (3.1 miles), finer than…
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Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling
Hong Kong education authorities will offer a “very attractive” proposal and policy support to encourage schools without…
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Who is Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the elusive Yemeni commander behind Red Sea-Saudi blitz?
Abdul Malik al-Houthi, an elusive figure who commands a battle-hardened force, scored his biggest military victory in…
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Malaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talks
Malaysia will formally invite Myanmar leader Minh Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur to discuss efforts to repatriate…
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China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover
In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday, China’s foreign minister reaffirmed Beijing’s support…
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Iranian and Saudi panellists spar at Xiangshan Forum over Middle East attacks
A plenary session at a Beijing security conference turned into a heated exchange on Wednesday, when a senior Iranian…
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Hong Kong to woo finance and tech firms with new tax breaks
Hong Kong will introduce various tax incentives for new finance and technology industries to attract businesses and…
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10 AI, biotech firms in Northern Metropolis to get early cross-border data access
About 10 artificial intelligence (AI) and biotech companies will be the first to access cross-border data flows under a…
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China’s Z.ai raises revenue target 25% after US$5 billion cash injection
Chinese artificial intelligence developer Z.ai has raised its year-end annual recurring revenue (ARR) outlook by 25 per…
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China mulls bid for Apec free-trade area to taunt US, tantalise Asia
China is increasingly expected to push for a trade agreement binding a wide swathe of the Pacific Rim, including the…
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Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandal
A former director of a state-owned museum at the centre of a rare high-profile art scandal was sentenced to three years…
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Australia to ban student dependants as Labor fends off far-right pressure
Australia is set to introduce sweeping changes to its immigration policy by barring international students from…
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Hong Kong leader pledges building maintenance reforms after fatal Tai Po fire
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to overhaul the city’s building maintenance regime and improve emergency response as…
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Why Russia’s AI-powered economic future lies in its Far East
I attended this year’s Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok and took part in a dialogue on technological development.…
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Hong Kong to set up ‘AI city brain’ to boost disaster response and public safety
Hong Kong will create an “AI city brain” system to strengthen its response to extreme weather events, major incidents…
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China’s AI chip stocks face crucial test as MetaX lock-up period expires
China is bracing for a potential massive sell-off of a high-profile artificial intelligence chip stock on Thursday,…
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Trump taking notes from India? US$5,000 cash pitch draws ‘freebie’ comparisons
Donald Trump’s proposal to give adult Americans US$5,000 if Republicans win November’s midterm elections has drawn an…
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Chinese defence chief skirts flashpoints at Xiangshan Forum ahead of Xi-Trump summit
With just a week to go until Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Washington for his first state visit in more than a…
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Chinese travel platform sparks debate with US$760,000 space flight package
Chinese online travel platform Trip.com has turned heads by launching its most expensive offering to date: a space…
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As US slashes funding, UN peacekeeping head says global body can rely on China
The United Nations can count on China’s support, the UN’s peacekeeping chief said in Beijing as he flagged the body’s…
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How wildfires are threatening Indonesia’s economy and carbon market
Forest and peatland fires raging across Indonesia are threatening to become more than an environmental emergency, with…
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Former Kosovo president Thaci gets 25 years in prison for war crimes
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture and illegal detention by…
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US military prepares ceremonial welcome for Xi Jinping at the White House
A US military honour guard held a rehearsal at the White House as Washington fine-tuned diplomatic protocols and…
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Developer family’s deals highlight capital shift across Hong Kong property sectors
A third-generation member of a long-established Hong Kong developer family has bought a HK$98.8 million (US$12.6…
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