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Malaysians face retirement in poverty as lifelong low pay bites back in their autumn years
New US research finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana Syndrome’ patients
Taiwan s vice president-elect makes Czech visit after US trip
700 people in north Australia stranded by cyclone
Meet the youngest Malaysian female chef to have a Michelin-starred restaurant
White House to host first-ever US-Philippines-Japan summit to counter China
Why school field trips and excursions – rather than simply a bonus – form an important part of children’s balanced learning
Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides
Intermittent fasting linked to heart risk in study surprise
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls
Public Health Ministry in Thailand flags off health riders to deliver meds to patients at home
Elon Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors
Singapore jails Chinese national for Taylor Swift concert chicanery
Chinese scientists create swarming drones that can rapidly multiply mid-air to create a tactical shock
China bans Evergrande’s founder Hui Ka-yan from capital markets for life after fining developer 4.2 billion yuan
Malaysia police to call up KK Super Mart reps regarding sale of offensive socks
Singapore minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s visit to Palestinian territories a ‘visible gesture’ by city state
4 out of 10 South Korean youths say ‘reunification not necessary’
Death of 13-year-old boy casts light on left-behind children in China
China’s steel sector could cut carbon emissions by more than 10% next year with faster shift to clean production: report
Is Macron pushing the EU to rethink Nato leadership in Ukraine war?
Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill: legislature resumes second reading, paving way for domestic national security law
South Korea’s Nvidia wannabe, AI chip start-up Rebellions, to begin mass production of NPUs, backed by Samsung
Chinese navy teams up with coastguard in rare joint missile exercise
Taiwan teacher in social media doghouse after dropping squealing cat onto floor in class experiment, promises feline best pet food as compensation
South Korea eyes new Japan pact to mark 60 years of ties, but can it cement improving relations?
Biden, Japan s Kishida and Philippines Marcos to hold April summit at White House
Afghan asylum seeker convicted for New Mexico killing of Pakistani immigrant
Heritage architectural models of Beijing’s Old Summer Palace structures to go on display in Hong Kong for first time
UK closer to passing Sunak’s Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned
Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Asia-Pacific firms have work cut out on meeting climate-disclosure requirements, executive implementing standards says
UN secretary-general alarmed by reports of Myanmar airstrikes
Hong Kong should cherish literary legend Jin Yong and the city’s unique cultural role that allows his works to shine
North Korea s Kim oversees firing drills with super-large rocket launchers, state media says
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon intends visit to China
About 40% of Americans see China as top US enemy in new poll
Freddie Mercury’s London mansion up for sale, first time since 1980
China’s private firms, fed up with crippling payment delays and ‘red-tape excuses’, push back
Russia s delegation led by vice culture minister arrives in North Korea, KCNA says
Article 23: Concern over subsidiary legislation understandable but misplaced
Israel team to visit US over Biden concerns on Rafah and Gaza ‘anarchy’
Embattled Chinese battery maker Gotion vows ‘more vocal’ US strategy after filing lawsuit in Michigan
Gambia rejects effort to reverse ban on female genital cutting, but new vote could come soon
EU ministers agree to sanction 30 Russians over Navalny death
Cuba summons top US diplomat, accuses US of stoking protests
Israel to send interagency team to Washington to discuss Rafah, US adviser says
After election win, Putin greets Moscow rally at Red Square concert marking annexation of Crimea
US says seeking information on reports of detained Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza
US, Japan urge nations not to deploy nuclear weapons in orbit
AI could poison Apple: Is the company’s innovation engine running out of steam?
Impossible for Trump to post bond covering US$454 million civil fraud case, lawyers say
Gaza far exceeds famine-level food shortages, mass death imminent, global hunger monitor says
China’s economy rebounds, but do mixed signals mean it will be short-lived? 6 takeaways from January-February data
Beijing criticises South Korea for inviting Taiwan to democracy summit
What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today
Enduring Power of Attorney as an integral tool for asset protection and care assurance – legal insights
EU council agrees on a 5 billion euro aid to Ukraine armed forces
Ukraine says Putin s buffer zone comment is clear sign of looming escalation
Covid pushed foreign students out of China. Will politics, red tape and poor job prospects keep them away?
Australian regulator demands social media firms disclose anti-terrorism efforts
China and New Zealand are a ‘force for stability’ in a turbulent world, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Global group allegedly supported by Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai set up trust fund in US, lobbied UK to take action against Beijing, court hears
Court told Hong Kong police were tipped off 2 days early about potential trouble at Yuen Long MTR station during 2019 disturbances, but took no action
Hong Kong’s property downturn yet to run its course, with home prices set to decline by up to 10% this year, S P says
Taiwan’s concerns grow over Quemoy waters as mainland China steps up ‘normal’ patrols
Thailand revokes visas of New Zealand tourists after roadside brawl with police
5 arrested following mob attack on foreign students in India over Ramadan prayers
Oil prices hit four-month high
China food security: 530,000 new germ plasma resources collected during largest-ever survey
Europe moves to join China and the US in the Arctic gold rush
Hong Kong may design new halal certification system as part of wider effort to lure Middle Eastern visitors
China’s former anti-terrorism chief Liu Yuejin under investigation for corruption
China-Russia ties set to deepen with another presidential term for Putin
West decries Putin s landslide election win, China congratulates him
Thailand details two New Zealand tourists for assaulting police officer
Iran inks $13 billion worth of new oil deals
Hong Kong’s family offices are thriving as study shows growing interest, with Dubai royal the newest entrant
China protests Taiwan minister s role at Seoul summit backed by U.S
Famine expected by May in Gaza, says U.N.-backed report
Man falls to death from hot-air balloon in Melbourne
New release of Hong Kong flats by Urban Renewal Authority generates lukewarm response as market competition heats up
China’s drive to grow 5% in 2024 starts with uneven showing
Thailand s Thaksin projects power as loyalists cosy up
Somali forces, foreign navies prepare attack on hijacked ship, police say
South China Sea: could Japan be drawn to help defend Philippines in 3-way summit with US?
EMPF Platform: Hong Kong to migrate smallest pension firms first, with giants like HSBC to bring up the rear by end-2025, regulator says
EU s Borrell says Israel is provoking famine in Gaza
UNRWA chief says hunger in Gaza is man-made
Messi fans who agree to forego legal complaints to get 50% ticket refund for Hong Kong no-show by May, organiser says
Russia s election wasn t a real election, Germany s Baerbock says
China international flights are finally starting to bounce back, buoyed by easing of border controls and need to elevate economy
Talented China girl, 12, teaches college-level maths online, attracts 2.9 million followers and sparks debate about child prodigies
Gut bacteria could play a role in eye disease, China-UK study finds
Ukraine won’t extend Russian gas transit deal – official   
Pakistan air strikes target Taliban rebel camps in Afghanistan after 7 killed in terrorist attack
China congratulates Putin on election win, says ties will strengthen
China s military, state media slam U.S. after Reuters report on SpaceX spy satellites
Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after infection
‘Hyangdo’ daughter of North Korea’s Kim might be heir apparent: S. Korean ministry
India s top court asks SBI for data to link political fund donors, recipients
McDonald’s Malaysia, pro-Palestinian group BDS seek mediation over boycott Israel campaign
Indian YouTuber who allegedly provided snake venom at dance party arrested
Taps run dry in India’s Bengaluru as it fast runs out of water: ‘we’re taking turns to do everything’
Cambodia urged to target ‘key figures’ as Chinese scam gangs defy crackdowns in ‘sin city’
In India’s ‘dummy’ schools, students don’t have to attend classes
Chinese team’s ultra-black coating could make camera, space telescope images better
Hong Kong police officer pleads guilty to laundering HK$6 million as court warns of harsh sentence
Australia to miss 2030 climate goal by a few years: Oxford Economics
Malaysia s former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after infection
North Korea fires off ballistic missiles as top US official Blinken visits Seoul
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$208 million in black market cigarettes in 15 days, after tobacco tax took effect in last month’s budget
Pakistan carried out two air strikes inside Afghanistan, killed 8 people - Taliban
More Chinese tied the knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates for first time in nine years
China considers taking part in Swiss Ukraine peace talks, ambassador says
After election victory, Putin warns West a Russia-Nato conflict is just a step from World War 3
Taxi drivers in Australia win US$178 million payout from Uber in legal settlement
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific promises no disruptions in coming Easter holiday after cancelling 786 flights over 2 months
Explainer-Why is South Korea hosting a Summit for Democracy ?
Beijing visit shows China and Angola are redefining economic relationship for a post-oil, post-loans era
Israeli army launches operation at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital
Risk warning as new China ‘blind box socials’ trend sees growing numbers of young people meet up with strangers for activities
Global Impact: Hong Kong’s stock market eyes light at the end of the tunnel after 3 years in the doldrums
2 New Zealand men arrested in Phuket for allegedly attacking a policeman and snatching his gun
Democracy under threat from AI-generated fake news and disinformation, warns South Korea’s Yoon
Controversial Civil War movie prompts debate over US schism as 2024 election looms
South Korea s Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit
China foreign minister Wang Yi willing to strengthen communications with New Zealand
Trump campaign says ‘bloodbath’ warning for US taken out of context by Biden, media
Filipino mail-order brides trafficked to China: alarm in Philippines over links to Chinese organised crime
Hong Kong legislature to resume second reading of Article 23 bill on Tuesday morning, as government fast-tracks law
Unicef says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive
Malaysia looks to China to fast-track rare earths processing and tackle illegal exports
Singapore and Indonesia talk of co-hosting big concerts, other events. Are they ready for it?
China’s corruption watchdog zeroes in on cadres’ fake business investments
Ramadan in Gaza, Malaysians feel the pinch, Taylor Swift’s impersonator: 6 weekend reads you may have missed
Hongkongers wake to fog and drizzle after partially sunny weekend, with cold weather expected on Tuesday
What is Gundam? How the Japanese robot anime morphed into toys, games and more
Hong Kong’s Hollywood Road named world’s ‘second-coolest street’
Keep calm, let authorities probe socks issue, says Malaysia’s Religious Affairs Minister
Chinese foreign minister to meet former Australia PM Keating on visit
Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy
Japanese cows painted with zebra-like stripes to keep bloodsucking insects at bay
China’s economy rebounds at start of 2024, but property drag continues
Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital bets on ‘China plus one’ opportunities in Vietnam and Mexico, AI-boom driven US office market growth to offset mainland woes
Cathay Pacific needs Hongkongers’ support as it finds its feet again
Azeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever
‘Sexual shame’: China holds online professional circumcision contest to correct misconceptions, promote positive attitudes, levels of acceptance
Why is Hong Kong fast-tracking its Article 23 domestic national security law? Catching enemies off guard among key reasons, sources say
North Korea fires ballistic missile as South hosts democracy conference
What a US-funded port on a Philippine island near Taiwan means for cross-strait tensions
Hong Kong child, 9, among rising number of underage sex victims who met partners online
Japanese firms snap up retail spaces in Hong Kong, making the most of city’s low rents and residents’ fondness for country’s brands
North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea military says
‘All ethnic groups matter’: new Chinese textbook cites splits in the West to justify Beijing’s integration policies
Russia-China relations will become stronger, Putin says in post-election victory speech
Silver lining: Tutoring the elderly is growing fast in China
China’s focus on hi-tech, advanced sectors could hold key to revival
Why an idea to nominate Chinese new villages as a Unesco site got Malaysians riled up
Biden tells dinner guests that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. ‘The other’s me’
Lava from Iceland volcano advances in fourth eruption since December
ByteDance investors could win in TikTok sale, says Republican lawmaker
German Chancellor Scholz calls for Gaza deal with ‘longer-lasting ceasefire’
Unicef head compares Haiti’s chaotic situation to scenes in post-apocalyptic film Mad Max
Vietnam s parliament to meet over personnel issues , says letter to legislators
Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with Make Me Smile, dies at 73
Russian emigres in Armenia stand in line to vote against Putin
Putin tightens grip on Russia in election though thousands join noon protest
3 Hong Kong teens among 4 arrested over thefts from claw machines
Netanyahu says Schumer speech calling for Israel election was inappropriate
China is spending billions on a national computing network. Its data chief says why
European Union to bolster Egypt ties with billions of euros in funding
Navalny s widow takes part in noon against Putin protest in Berlin, activists say
Hong Kong homebuyers snap up Uptown East flats worth US$179 million in Kowloon Bay, as market rebounds after curbs removal
Deadly strikes hit Gaza as Israel mulls truce talks position
Hong Kong’s Article 23 law: auditors call for clarity amid fears over handling confidential information linked to possible state secrets
Chinese scientists propose a new theory of sex determination
Blinken arrives in South Korea to attend ‘democracy summit’
Vietnam faces $4 billion in annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels
US top official Antony Blinken arrives in South Korea to attend democracy summit
India’s ‘lottery king’ emerges as top political donor in opaque system
Blinken arrives in South Korea to attend ‘democracy summit’
Crash involving passenger bus, fuel truck kills 21 in Afghanistan
India’s citizenship law slammed as anti-Muslim, Modi’s election ploy to woo Hindu voters
Kickboxing China PhD student at prestigious Canadian university suffers brain damage in brutal combat contest
China ends 9-year decline in new marriages in 2023, but divorces also climb
Hong Kong minibus driver arrested after hitting 3 vehicles in 10 minutes, injuring 4
China’s cryptocurrency investors record gains of more than US$1 billion in 2023 despite sweeping government ban
Hong Kong home sales jump but prices remain static after property curbs ditched last month, real estate organisation says
Breakaway Georgian region is discussing becoming part of Russia, says local official
Wife of tech mogul, mother-in-law of British PM, philanthropist: Sudha Murty enters Indian Parliament
Families of Indians lured into joining Russian army seek help to bring them back
Only half of South Koreans willing to even less want kids
20 major companies to open or expand in Hong Kong this week, finance secretary Paul Chan says
Malaysian PM Anwar’s ex-aide takes major stake in tech firm, raising governance concerns
21 dead, 38 injured in bus collision with tanker in Afghanistan
China needs a bigger wave of stimulus to boost spending and exports
ChatGPT’s great at maths? No problem, celebrity professor tells Hong Kong students as humans win for thinking, creativity
Chinese scientists use Douyin to monitor invasive species
Hong Kong police investigate after partial human remains found floating in waters off Hung Hom
Why are more people in India eating millet? Is the ancient grain the flavour of the month?
Japan’s LDP imposes tougher party rules after fund scandals amid poor public trust
‘Rogue’ taxi drivers could be blacklisted in Australia’s New South Wales
Taylor Sheesh? Drag act in Singapore soothes post-concert blues for some Taylor Swift fans
Hong Kong leader’s powers to make subsidiary legislation in Article 23 law will help address risks swiftly, security minister says
Syria landmine explosion kills 19 searching for truffles
China blogger ashamed after flunking national English exam, shuts down language learning site, apologises to 92,000 followers
How Hong Kong can encourage the next generation of problem-solvers
Woman allegedly kills baby son, one of two murders in Johor within a day
Finnish developers push for Chinese-built tunnel to Estonia despite souring mood towards Beijing
Heatwave sweeps Peninsular Malaysia
South Korean man jailed for shooting stray dog with arrow to ‘avenge his chickens’
Russia election: calls for massive protests as Vladimir Putin set to extend his rule
Last residents of ageing Hong Kong estate cling to memories, resist deadline to make way for redevelopment
Wildfire rages in southwest China as strong winds and poor visibility disrupt firefighting efforts
Malaysians feel the pinch as the ‘shringgit’ returns – and there’s no quick fix for PM Anwar
Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong marries longtime partner
Orchids and advanced chips: How Taiwan’s soft power is evolving
China’s Gotion sues Michigan’s Green Charter township to restore water to US$2.4 billion battery plant
Trump says US democracy will end if he loses 2024 election
Australia s north braces for Tropical Cyclone Megan
Indonesia’s falling marriage rate sparks concern about low fertility and ‘undesirable consequences’ on economy
A cancer-causing stomach bacteria is infecting fewer people in China – but that could change
China students ‘stressed’ by surveillance cameras in university class told devices are digital media teaching aids
Tech war: ASML’s threat to expand outside the Netherlands is watched with interest in China
3 children arrested in northern China over death of classmate
Hong Kong scientists worry that Biden’s executive order to restrict sharing of ‘bulk data’ will hurt research
‘Cold play’: Taiwanese man goes for leg amputation in scam to claim million-dollar payout
‘Strategically situated’ India builds new US$2 billion airport near Mumbai that will test Modi’s mission, Adani’s ambitions
Niger breaks off military cooperation with US, as junta moves closer to Russia
How Ukraine war and sanctions on Russia put Arctic cooperation on ice
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro announces candidacy for July re-election
Fatal Ukrainian strikes rock Russia as vote cements Vladimir Putin’s grip
Elon Musk’s SpaceX building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, insiders say
India goes to the polls from April 19, in the largest democratic exercise in the world
Singaporean man rescued after his MPV plunges into river in Johor
Hong Kong hits out at BBC after report on jailing of political activists for 2019 rioting, says it smears national security law
Mossad chief expected to resume Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha on Sunday
Two injured in BBQ eatery blast in eastern China
Focused on Global South, China upgrades ties with Angola
2 injured in barbecue restaurant blast in China
Hong Kong shivers through coldest start to March since 2016, defying expectations
Thaksin attempts to reconnect with masses through Chiang Mai trip
China is planning to break its dependency on Australia and Brazil for iron ore. Africa is the key
From gyms to hostels, women in China are creating female-friendly spaces in growing trend
Critics not wild about private zoo set up by Indian billionaire Ambani’s youngest son
Emirates SkyCargo banking on Hong Kong e-commerce boom to increase freight flights, with plans to expand global fleet
Paragliding mishap in South Korea kills instructor, leaves tourist seriously injured
‘Voice of China’ echoes Xi Jinping’s ‘self-revolution’ call to double down against corruption
‘So gorgeous’: pantheon of wuxia heroes crafted in bronze and steel drawn Jin Yong fans to Hong Kong’s Central
Thai PM vows to curb air pollution in tourist hotspot Chiang Mai
India to hold world s largest elections between April and June
Minority communities in Canada’s Quebec slam ‘discriminatory’ secularism law: I feel ‘alienated’
Hong Kong to receive icebreaker Xue Long 2 for first time in A visit kicks off 5-day showcase of nation’s scientific achievements
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge construction likely ‘primary stressor’ on dolphin habitat, marine experts say
China names new chief to lead rocket maker and SpaceX rival CASC after predecessor stripped of political title
India to begin voting on April 19 in world’s largest election
Johor jewellery store rewards long-serving employee with car
India to begin voting on April 19 in world s largest election
Chinese selfie app Meitu finds its footing with AI, as profit triples after a raft of failed bets
Japan schools face ‘major crisis’ if officials fail to cut teachers’ work hours, unions warn
Attack on Pakistan military post kills 5 security, military says
Popular China ex-child star embroiled in video-timing row after suffering brain tumour, shares photos of shaved head, says ‘not to worry’
Crisis-hit Sri Lankan economy rebounds as tourists return
North Korea refers to Kim Jong Un’s daughter by term reserved for ‘top leaders’
Sats opens its largest kitchen for ready-to-eat food outside Singapore in Bengaluru
Rich world must follow China’s lead and support Africa’s green revolution
Google published wrong US dollar-ringgit exchange rate data, the second time this year
China’s pioneering battery scientist says academia and industry must work together to win solid-state revolution
Philippines’ Chocolate Hills closure spotlights unclear guidelines for eco-tourism projects
Canada’s Justin Trudeau says he often considered quitting his ‘crazy job’
Turn around immediately : Taiwan warns off Chinese coast guard boats again as tensions simmer
Table tennis star reaches deal with ex-husband as Japan’s Parliament considers joint custody Bill
Hong Kong’s ‘Art March’ mega events may attract 4 million attendees amid anticipated tourism uptick: city official
‘I’m so happy’: South Korean grannies go to school decades after missing out on education
PM Anwar lowers expectation of getting clarity in MH370 mystery
Centuries-old tomb continues to reveal clues about the life of Ming-era prince lost to history
Thailand goes ahead with Bill to legalise same-sex marriage
Ukrainian drones hit Russia s Syzran oil refinery, regional governor says
Berry good: Record-breaking Australian blueberry weighs over 20g
‘Doomed to failure’: Beijing warns Manila against bolstering South China Sea outpost after ships collide
Malaysia’s Anwar not so optimistic on breakthrough in MH370 flight mystery amid push to restart search
Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong jailed for 6 years, 2 months over Legco storming amid 2019 protests
Indian navy thwarts Somali pirates from using cargo ship Ruen, ANI reports
South Korean senior doctors to resign in support of junior medics’ walkout
Twelve sentenced to jail for storming Hong Kong legislature in 2019
Philippines says sovereignty is key in South China Sea talks
Food centre based on Singapore’s Lau Pa Sat to open in Indonesia by end-2025
In Gaza at Ramadan, starvation adds to death toll, despair as Israel-Hamas talks reach impasse
China harnesses LNG cold energy for high-end seafood cultivation, aims to reduce overseas reliance
Hong Kong police arrest 2 in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Sham Shui Po
Taiwanese citizen found dead after boat capsize off Indonesia
Boeing tells airlines to check 787 cockpit switches after Latam plane plunge
Bali tourists warned to avoid civet coffee as animals kept in cages and fed rotten berries
China officials unprepared for struggle, Xi Jinping told CCDI ahead of ‘lying flat’ campaign
US lawmakers want a TikTok sale or ban, but China’s ByteDance won’t give up without a fight
What’s behind Australian investors’ reluctance to venture into Southeast Asia?
Gold beans all the rage with China’s Gen Z as deflation bites
Why China’s plan for ‘new productive forces’ should make the West sit up
Australia PM to talk wine tariffs with China Foreign Minister in Canberra
China hero boy, now 25, reunites with basketball legend Yao Ming 16 years after he rescued schoolmates from devastation of deadly 2008 earthquake
Hong Kong’s popular Ngong Ping 360 cable car service on way up, operators say as it climbs out of coronavirus slump
North Korea s Kim Jong Un oversees air warfare drills, urges realistic preparation for combat, KCNA says
China is in America’s sights as US defence increases its budget for Indo-Pacific deterrence
In Gaza, there are no more ‘normal-sized babies’, UN official says
Thailand s flourishing cannabis culture to end as government seeks ban
Hong Kong property: sale of historic Pok Fu Lam mansion for US$26.5 million signals luxury market rebound after curbs lifted
Hong Kong securities watchdog places major crypto exchange Bybit on alert list as local unit seeks licence in the city
Ex-VP Mike Pence declines to endorse Donald Trump for US president
Rising tide of ethno-religious nationalism threatens civilisation
From premium beef to divine sushi, Japan shines with washoku, one of its top soft power assets
ST Picks: How Japan is turning its culinary heritage into a soft power asset
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried should get up to 50 years in prison, US prosecutors say
Ukraine war: G7 threatens new sanctions if Iran sends Russia ballistic missiles
Vladimir Putin vows to punish Ukraine for attacks that mar Russia election
UN chief condemns Russia bid to hold presidential poll in occupied Ukraine
EU approves laws on recycling and human rights that may sharply affect trade with China
Hong Kong police arrest 6 on suspicion of robbing store of 25 watches worth more than HK$6 million
North Korean defectors seek more U.N. monitoring of abuses
G7 warns Iran not to give Russia ballistic missiles for Ukraine war
Putin says Ukraine will be punished for election day attacks on civilians
Hong Kong woman loses uterus, ovaries after being misdiagnosed with cancer
Dissent within Anwar’s coalition threatens to sink controversial changes to citizenship rules
Trump judge in Georgia says district attorney Fani Willis can stay on election case, but must remove special prosecutor
As Washington cracks down on Chinese businesses, their lobbyists come under fire
Hong Kong infant allegedly physically abused by babysitter could be left paralysed and blind, family says
South China Morning Post wins 6 prizes at Hong Kong News Awards
Blinken calls for closer global cooperation on tackling synthetic drugs
Israel-Gaza war: Hamas proposes new six-week Gaza truce, hostage-prisoner exchange, official says
Tencent’s new AI video-generation tool brings static images to life in collaboration with Tsinghua and HKUST
China’s foreign ministry brings in new press official from Xinjiang
Thailand again considers legalising casinos, up to now a losing bet
Singapore’s George Yeo hails Jin Yong’s works as ‘good wine’ while Taylor Swift concerts are like ‘enjoying a soda’, fizzy and sweet
5 children, among 21 migrants killed after boat capsizes off Turkey’s Aegean coast
China steps up patrols around outlying Taiwan islands
By starting small, Singapore and Japan can tackle big issues: Panellists at bilateral forum
China s Xi willing to work with Angola as it moves on from oil
What price chocolate as climate change hits cocoa crops of poor farmers?
Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill: subsidiary legislation will be subject to scope of main law, security chief says
Malaysia calls up Singapore businessman Akbar Khan in Daim-linked investigation
Is China’s state-led industrial policy on a perilous path? Some Beijing advisers warn of ‘detrimental’ implications
Alibaba adds 11 apps to Huawei’s HarmonyOS, bringing Xianyu, Fliggy and more to China’s Android rival
Former Hong Kong British Army barracks to be used to put Chinese culture on parade
Aid ship reaches Gaza coast from C Israel rejects Hamas truce offer based on ‘unrealistic demands’
India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as misplaced
Asian garment makers push new boundaries amid ‘wake-up call’ towards sustainable fashion
Hong Kong woman’s reproductive organs removed by accident after wrong diagnosis
India minister says party funding system needs transparency
China said to fall short of matching US advances in AI owing to ‘many challenges in theory and technologies’
India to lower EV import tax with US$500 million investment, boosting Musk’s Tesla plans
Chinese patient receives world’s first pig liver transplant
China steps up crackdown on ‘misleading’ AI-generated content, ‘troubling phenomena’
Japan’s Kirin pulls ad for alcoholic drink after economist’s past remarks on ‘elderly suicides’ resurface
China vows punishments if business gripes are verified in State Council’s coming investigation
China vows to tighten IPO rules, clamp down on excesses to sustain a rebound in US$9.2 trillion stock market
Stumped: China doctors cannot reattach baby’s finger bitten off by pet rabbit as family fails to recover severed digit
Rights groups slam South Korean adult festival featuring Japanese porn stars
China sends first envoy to Palestine and Israel in direct push for Gaza war ceasefire
Can South Korea’s star shine on international stage as it seeks to join space race?
Faster clearance for Singaporeans visiting Bali with launch of immigration e-gates at airport
Jimmy Lai trial: Apple Daily approved use of Margaret Thatcher photo for activist’s campaign backing 2019 social unrest, Hong Kong court hears
Malaysians deride minister’s idea to rebrand palm oil workers as ‘specialised harvesters’
Is this the era of middle powers? Yes and no
McDonald’s Hong Kong mobile app and self-order kiosks break customers told to order at counters
China, Russia and Iran stage navy drills aimed at fighting pirates as Red Sea attacks escalate
South Korean ‘Squid Game’ star, O Yeong-su, found guilty of sexual misconduct
Beak power: how a toy that stumped Einstein inspired Chinese scientists to search for cleaner energy
Catholic confessions to remain secret under new Hong Kong security law, says diocese
In South Korea, netizens slam another K-pop star for drinking Starbucks coffee and ‘ignoring genocide’
Fine in Italy and national security review in Canada add to TikTok’s growing woes
India s Election Commission to announce dates for general elections on March 16
Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai tops world s most polluted cities
Hong Kong’s Dah Chong Hong Food Mart to close down stores after 39 years in business
Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities as toxic smog engulfs Thai tourist hotspot
Hong Kong police arrest 5, seize HK$215 million in illegal drugs, including liquid cocaine disguised as wine from South America
Squid Game actor found guilty of sexual misconduct
Seoul Metro expands real-time translation at subway stations
Indonesia dry season to be less severe this year, weather agency says
Vladimir Putin is master of all he surveys as Russia votes in election
South Korea to host third democracy summit with digital threats on agenda
U.S. commandos train for the unexpected in North Korea s shadow
Article 23 law will not ‘alter the confidential nature of confessions’, Catholic diocese of Hong Kong says
What makes style of teaching in China different from that of West? Post examines control vs critical thinking in education
‘Systemic’ China-US rivalry could last a decade: Washington envoy Nicholas Burns
Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative cures
India publishes election donation data after court order
Russian-installed official says three children killed in Donetsk after Ukrainian shelling
US ambassador says Beijing stance on TikTok ban supremely ironic
Haiti crisis: powerful gang leader Barbecue threatens politicians as fires break out in capital
US congressmen press on with sanctions calls for Hong Kong trade offices, after Article 23 bill moves to next stage
Australian scientists find coral bleaching in Great Barrier Reef s far north
Arson investigation launched into Hong Kong water activities club fire that left man severely burned
US TikTok ban bill is going nowhere fast in the Senate
Mong Kok flower market set for partial makeover in Hong Kong renewal project, with new canal to link up public leisure spaces
Japan military helicopter crashes in Oita prefecture, media reports
South Korea police raid Korea Aerospace office over suspected fighter jet tech leak
Moon miss: two Chinese test satellites fail to reach orbit after rocket’s upper stage falters
As Japan welcomes sakura season, study on popular cherry variety facing extinction damps mood
China-India tunnel dispute, Hong Kong Article 23 bill unpacked, near-death experiences: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
Hong Kong exhibitions launch to honour renowned wuxia novelist Louis Cha ‘Jin Yong’ with sculptures of famous characters
When teachers bully students: Tragic cases in Taiwan spark concern about its prevalence
Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine picks ex-military commander as chief priest in move likely to anger China, South Korea
Red Sea attacks: Yemen’s Houthis reported to have a hypersonic missile
Apple buys Canadian start-up DarwinAI after falling behind Microsoft, Google in generative AI
Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake as precaution
Australia to resume funding to UN s main Palestinian relief agency
Ukraine war: pro-Putin Russian ballerina Svetlana Zakharova’s Seoul show cancelled amid backlash
China and other emitters can cut methane emissions if they want to: IEA report
Malaysia’s outrage over cultural sensibilities is the new normal in politics
What are some of the key legal flashpoints under Hong Kong’s Article 23 law? The Post has answers
Tokyo s controversial Yasukuni Shrine picks ex-admiral as chief priest
Australia summit shows Asean wants climate partners. Hong Kong, step up
Crouching tiptoe ‘angel squat’ pose of famous China actress widely copied on social media, sparks injury warnings
Hong Kong Tourism Board to roll out flight deals, vouchers and ‘3 must-haves’ to lure travellers from Xian and Qingdao in solo visitor scheme
Unpacking the extra powers the new Article 23 domestic national security bill will give to Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and his cabinet
New Zealand warns of significantly slower growth over next few years
Marine organisation reports missiles flying over ship near Yemen s al Hudaydah
Taiwan firms in mainland China turn ‘more cautious’ with investments as cuts and offshoring increase, survey finds
Consumer boycott widens to include Israeli dates as Muslims in Malaysia, Indonesia observe Ramadan
Israeli strikes kill dozens of Gazans waiting for aid, Palestinian officials say
Brazil eyes exports via China-controlled Chancay port, Peruvian minister says
Ex-US police officer pleads guilty after making man lick own urine off jail floor
China wants to win the race in science with Manhattan Project-like campaigns. It may not work, some experts warn
US knew Nauru might cut ties to Taiwan before it did so, State Department official says
Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss classified-documents case declined by Judge Aileen Cannon
The real reason for US, EU complaints about Chinese overcapacity
Scholz, Zelenskiy discuss military support, peace in phone call
Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor Craig Wright is not ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’, UK judge rules
France’s parliament votes to slow down fast fashion, with eye on China’s Shein
US Senate leader Chuck Schumer calls for ‘new election’ in Israel, calls Netanyahu obstacle to peace
Hong Kong court dismisses appeal by 3 core members of now-disbanded Tiananmen vigil alliance in police probe case
Top Beijing envoy to US criticises Biden’s moves targeting Chinese products over national security
EU investigates AliExpress over possible ‘dissemination of illegal content’ and other violations
Top Ukraine official speaks with China’s ambassador about peace summit plans
In Turkey, killing of stray cat triggers petitions, protests, death threats, and interest from president Erdogan
India fills election board ahead of vote date announcement
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Japan’s Fukushima
Hundreds rescued from Philippines scam centre: Police
Western and Chinese medicine traditions join forces in more Hong Kong hospitals to treat cancer, strokes, muscle and bone pain
Maldives signed military deal with Beijing but may remain swing state in China-India tug of war
Hong Kong police hunt hit-and-run driver after woman pedestrian suffers serious injuries
Musk’s SpaceX mega rocket blasts off on a third test flight from Texas
‘Significant strides’ made on IPEF, on to implementation: US Commerce chief Raimondo
Kyrgyzstan parliament adopts Russian-style foreign agents bill
Meta’s refusal to pay for news in Australia prompts calls for government to fund media
Trump’s former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin putting together investors to buy TikTok
3 new Hong Kong ‘community living rooms’ for people living in tiny subdivided flats to open
Nasa’s dream comes true: China plans to build a giant rail gun to launch hypersonic planes into space
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Hong Kong’s digital currency: HKMA launches phase 2 of e-HKD pilot programme, delving deeper into potential uses
Some affordable anti-wrinkle eye creams such as Nivea outperform expensive versions, Hong Kong consumer watchdog finds
EU members oppose plan to arm Kiev with Russian money – Politico 
Apple’s Vision Pro headset likely to face trademark issues in China as Huawei has already registered the name
China banks on trade-in plan to give growth a jolt with tax breaks, loans
China names former South Africa envoy Chen Xiaodong as new foreign vice-minister
Hong Kong’s Article 23 law: security chief takes aim at local newspaper for ‘misleading’ subheading on new amendment
South Korea scientists tout cultured ‘beef rice’ as source of protein for the future
Hong Kong’s Wheelock prices Lohas Park project Seasons Place at five-year low for Tseung Kwan O
As China plays catch-up in AI advancements, Premier Li vows more leeway to ‘overtake rivals’
Biden can still win re-election but voters need signs of leadership
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow, Demosisto group involved in international anti-government push, key witness tells Jimmy Lai trial
China seeks closer US links on scientific research, use of AI in education
Kremlin says Putin did not threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took comments ‘out of context’
TikTok owner ByteDance acquires stake in memory chip firm InnoStar to bolster VR unit Pico as it takes on Apple’s Vision Pro
China-Australia wine trade barriers seen falling as foreign minister Wang Yi confirms trip down under
US Presidential election 2024: Biden has a 1 point lead over Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows, but many voters undecided
India’s politics descends into an AI arms race as deepfakes threaten elections – and they’re not the only ones at risk
American teen accused of sexually assaulting pregnant horses in Thailand, causing one to miscarry
Hong Kong arts district to sign deals with 22 global institutions to promote city’s status as East-meets-West cultural hub
Johor to run two-month trial for 3rd pedestrian entry to JB checkpoint via hotel shortcut
China has 12½ times more robots in its workforce than industry experts predicted: report
‘Singapore kaya toast’ is among world’s 100 best sandwiches. Malaysians say it’s ‘stolen’ from them
‘Palm sister’ China baby born small as hand, light as 2 cans of soup, survives 112-day intensive care, mother hopes she will be a doctor
First Hong Kong public housing tenants to move to new homes from Pok Fu Lam sea view ‘luxury residence for ordinary people’
Expanded BRICS will keep ‘trademark’ name – Moscow
Government panel recommends India hold simultaneous state, national elections
Explainer-Why farmers are protesting in New Delhi
Media harassment after China restaurant blast sparks protest, public criticism
China’s Middle East investment ‘pivot’ highlighted by mega UAE desalination plant
Hong Kong IT security firm ‘saved from HK$5 million email scam by bank employee’
Vietnam urges respect of international law as China draws Gulf of Tonkin baseline
Indonesia keen to work with Singapore to stage big concerts after city state’s Swift success
6 of 15 dummy holders tested pose choking, strangulation risks to babies, Hong Kong consumer watchdog finds
China launch of DRO-A/B satellite on Wednesday not successful: State media
China urged to save coral reefs in Asian waters amid booming illegal trade in giant clams
New US climate envoy John Podesta urges China to speed up coal transition
Japan high court rules not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but dismissed claims for damage
Chinese state media reporters blocked from deadly blast site near Beijing, raising rare controversy over press controls
Hong Kong’s hiring market to remain soft as employers are concerned about challenging economic outlook: KPMG
Top US climate envoy urges Japan to speed up renewables adoption
China s top diplomat to visit Australia, New Zealand, says foreign minsitry
Bali landslide kills two foreign tourists
Blinken to visit South Korea next week, attend Summit for Democracy
Rangers hunt endangered Indonesian tigers after deadly attacks
Non-Muslims can marry just one spouse, says Sarawak minister after viral photos of man and two brides
South Korea doctors ask ILO to intervene in dispute as Yoon uses issue to ‘win votes’
With Cathay flying high, Hong Kong’s Swire Pacific posts record US$4.6 billion profit, looks to healthcare for growth
Can Europe save forests without killing jobs in Malaysia?
Indonesian rescuers step up search for 21 missing fishermen
Hong Kong truck driver killed in industrial accident at timber factory
Japan high court says not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, media reports
Hong Kong police arrest 122 people linked to loss of HK$91.46 million by scams
Hong Kong restaurants are ready for disposable plastics ban next month, but concerned over costs of alternatives, sector says
3 Hongkongers plead not guilty to shooting water guns at police officers, reporters at Thai new year event in 2023
Angela Chao’s death comes after years of complaints to US regulators about Tesla’s reverse gear issues
Thai ex-PM Thaksin visits hometown for first time since 2006 ouster
Mainland, Taiwanese coastguards join forces to save capsized fishing boat crew
China actor who plays role of beggar at popular mainland tourist site convinces visitors he is real, given food and money
Philippines bets big on dethroning Singapore as Asia’s No 2 casino hub
Indonesia’s electoral integrity under scrutiny as Prabowo Subianto set to be named president
Spending on private education hits another record in South Korea
Johor police make official request to call up couple from S’pore in alleged checkpoint extortion
Boom times for Myanmar opium farmers as coup chaos bites
Challenges loom over US plan for temporary pier in Gaza for aid deliveries
AIA’s 2023 profit jumps 15%, buoyed by Hong Kong’s increasing sales of insurance policies to mainland Chinese visitors
New Delhi steps up security ahead of rally by protesting farmers
It’s the cost that counts: more Japanese men ‘fed up’ with splurging for obligatory White Day gifts
Investigators find Singapore-owned plane in Kapar crash had ‘irregular maintenance’
Malaysian minister says heritage dish status for bak kut teh nothing to do with race, religion
Israel plans to direct Palestinians out of Gaza’s Rafah before anticipated offensive
Philippines former first lady Imelda Marcos set to leave hospital
Johor bazaars to woo Singaporeans
China appoints Chen Xiaodong vice foreign minister, says human resources ministry
China officials apologise after security guards halt news report on fatal explosion
ICC has no authority to probe Philippines, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz
Vietnam arms imports drop to a trickle despite regional tensions
Australian PM Anthony Albanese says no to US-style TikTok ban
New Microsoft product uses cybersecurity AI to help companies track hackers
Probe begins after 7 killed, 27 injured in fried chicken shop explosion in China
Australia PM rules out US-style TikTok ban
Obscure trust links India s top businesses with Modi s election war chest
UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers
Oliver Stone: charges against Donald Trump are ‘ridiculous’
Jeju introduces virtual news presenter
Taiwan, China dispatch teams to join boat rescue mission near sensitive Taiwan-controlled islands
Umno-DAP coffee diplomacy is a good start, but differences run deep: Analysts
China’s police pledge to build ‘new quality combat capacity’ with tech aimed at preventing risks
With a budget deficit, Hong Kong needs to optimise healthcare spending
Investigation into mid-air dive of Latam Boeing 787 focuses on pilot seat movement: report
As more illegal immigrants enter Hong Kong, spotlight shines again on asylum seekers: do they have valid refugee claims?
Clunky new US$3,300 ‘clear sticky tape bracelet’ from fashion house Balenciaga mercilessly mocked on China social media
Thai ex-PM Thaksin makes first public appearance since release
Hong Kong take-private deals soar as cheap valuations tempt investors into company buy-outs
Australia should ‘end servility to US’ and have independent China policy, ex-Greek minister says
Retired SMIC veteran joins China’s top memory chip maker CXMT in boost to research efforts, report says
How fasting police officers cope during Ramadan in Hong Kong
North Korea’s Kim guided military demonstration involving tanks, KCNA says
Philippines Marcos to meet Blinken next week as South China Sea tensions rise
US agency asks DoD to improve data accuracy of military equipment sent to Ukraine
Chinese foreign minister to visit Australia next week, Guardian reports
AI image-generator Midjourney blocks images of Joe Biden and Donald Trump as US election looms
Rockfall at Australia gold mine kills one worker, injures another
Who worked on the Boeing door plug that blew out in mid-air? The footage is gone
JPMorgan’s faith in Hong Kong as financial hub as strong as ever a century on, COO Daniel Pinto says
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Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders says willing to forgo PM job as he struggles to form government
EU calls on Israel to open additional crossings so more aid can reach Gaza
Putin calls off nationalization of Danone Russia
Joe Biden to raise concern over Nippon Steel’s deal for US Steel, insider says
Zelenskiy s chief of staff discusses peace prospects and summit with Chinese ambassador
‘Man in iron lung’ Paul Alexander dead at 78
Judge in Donald Trump’s Georgia election subversion trial tosses some charges
Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill: amendments toughen up legislation, give chief executive more power
China faces 3 per cent GDP loss as heatwaves intensify, hit global supply chains: climate change study
Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill: clause-by-clause deliberations end on day 6 with series of amendments to existing laws examined
Ukraine minister says US lawmakers optimistic on providing aid
Japanese men held in Manila belong to crime syndicate running ‘Luffy’-led ring
Land has played a critical role in China’s economic rise, but is it time for reform?
Bengaluru water shortage is a warning for crowded Indian cities
US House overwhelmingly passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok
US commission urges action on alleged North Korean labor in China fishing
India s defence ministry signs deals worth $975 million for indigenous helicopters
Albino Thai buffalo sold for record 18 million baht at fair
China’s military disqualifies procurement company for ‘serious risks’ of leaked secrets
Malaysia to correct gender bias with citizenship amendment promising equal rights for foreign-born children
Move faster on elevated Kai Tak mass transit system and consider extension, Hong Kong authorities urged
Ransomware jeopardises Hong Kong logistics and financial services, report finds, amid surge of attacks in 2023
Tides hamper search for Taiwanese citizen after boat capsize off Jakarta
‘Green imperialism’: de facto EU ban on recycled plastics imports sparks row in Brussels
China’s Shanghai tries to shore up foreign confidence with promise-laden action plan that’s filled with uncertainty
Travellers flying out of Malaysia’s airports to pay higher service charges from June 1
Can India mend fences with the Maldives amid its troop withdrawal and China’s gambit to gain clout?
Japan to allow export of fighter jets co-developed with Britain and Italy, under ‘strict’ conditions
‘Significant discovery’: Hong Kong study identifies certain bacteria as risk factor for stomach cancer
Chinese-origin researchers stand out in Apple’s 2024 AI scholarship programme, shining a light on mainland’s brain drain
China s defence ministry says it held military staff dialogue with NATO
Singapore sentences woman to 12 years’ jail for cheating boss into giving her US$2.78 million
China’s Xi Jinping wants market-ready research – and names the provinces that should be taking the lead
China’s Gen Z digitises consumption with new tech, shifting preferences
Sooner, or later? Stakes are high for Chinese summit with Japan and South Korea – but not urgent
10 reasons China and Russia differ in their approach to international rules
Hong Kong bureau of Washington-funded Radio Free Asia may quit city as domestic national security legislation comes into force
Undercover Hong Kong police officers ‘with toothache’ arrest 2 unlicensed dentists for allegedly treating patients in their homes
Nepal PM wins parliamentary vote of confidence, third in 14 months
Indonesian state banks to provide $1.84 billion of loans to secure food supplies
Denmark to boost defence budget, with spending to surpass Nato’s 2 per cent target
Japan s unions find surprising allies in push for higher pay, work with government, companies
University student pleads guilty to faking withdrawal applications in Hong Kong’s organ donation system
‘Most beautiful golden flowers’: China auntie quartet shave heads, donate skin to save badly burned niece, 6, nephew, 4
Sweden’s Ericsson denies exiting China market despite 5G equipment competition from Huawei, geopolitical tensions
Are China and Vietnam on collision course over Beijing’s ‘creeping’ demarcation in Gulf of Tonkin?
Hong Kong hosts hundreds of egg-shaped objects to light up Victoria Harbour as part of 5 free waterfront pop-ups in ‘Art March’
Sanctioned Russian cargo plane visited Pyongyang, say media reports
South Korea’s international student population jumps 10-fold in 2 decades
Shot in the hand, but Indian bus driver foils highway robbery and saves 35 passengers
Japan PM grilled over ‘go-go dancers’ at party meet
World’s first AI-developed drug for deadly lung disease enters landmark clinical trials in China, US
Hong Kong’s wild boar population drops by 26% as authorities ramp up culling
Ukraine deal will require security pledges, ‘assurances’ for Russia, Putin says
80% of Hong Kong restaurants not ready for disposable plastics ban in April, lawmakers told
China warns proposed TikTok ban will ‘come back to bite’ US
20 years on, passengers on Australia’s legendary Ghan train greeted by naked bums again
Southeast Asia’s digital economy drives private capital interest, but few exit deals threaten region’s attractiveness
Poo bags and GPS trackers: Nepal sets new rules for Everest climbers
Hong Kong court sentences beauty centre manager to 4 months in jail after pleading guilty to illegally injecting Botox into 3 women
Oil industry will be swamped with work ‘for another 100 years’ – Putin
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai funded campaign by opposition group aimed at gaining global support for 2019 protests, court hears during national security trial
New Zealand ex-lawmaker pleads guilty to shoplifting
11 Indonesians survive days at sea after boat capsizes, 22 still missing
Why China’s 5 per cent GDP target has failed to reassure Asia
Thai PM Srettha poised to step aside as finance minister, report says
Indonesians urged to be vigilant and brace for more extreme weather events
Stone tools unearthed in China suggest ancient humans in East Asia were less isolated than earlier believed
Case of alleged South Korean spy in Russia ‘won’t be settled soon’ amid decaying Moscow-Seoul ties
Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill: lawmakers call for lower prosecution threshold for those accused of harassing national security personnel
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s interview ahead of polls: Excerpts
South Korea provides more funds for healthcare during doctors’ walkout
Australia confident about receiving nuclear submarines even though US funding request cut
3 car-ramming attacks in Hong Kong ‘linked to dispute between triad gangs over woman’ leave 3 men in hospital
Biden-Trump sequel is the first presidential rematch since 1956. Here’s a look at others in US history
Taiwanese singer creates AI-version of late daughter, to sing happy birthday song to wife
Smog and sick kids: Thai pupils endure air pollution
US and China, though still entwined, are likely to cut their ties further in 2024, analysts say
‘Instant karma’: China social media fascinated by strange death of Thai man impaled on Buddhist statue during violent rampage through temple
‘Throwing eggs’ card game guandan takes China’s public sectors by storm
Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war
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Malaysia Edition: Bersatu dares govt to hold by-elections | Luxury retirement homes on the rise
Indonesian fisherman steals 2.6kg of gold from mosque dome
Indonesia s Anies plans to file complaint over election result in top court
One dead and more than 20 hurt in China after blast tears down four-storey building near Beijing
‘Covid is behind us’: Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Group soars to HK$9.78 billion net profit after 3 years of losses
Navalny ally Leonid Volkov hurt in hammer attack outside home in Lithuania
Samsung to use chip-making tech favoured by SK Hynix as AI race heats up, sources say
Japan’s Fukushima plant clean-up at snail’s pace as nuclear experts flag achievements – ‘not a race’
Malaysian SUV owner who pockets up to $142 a day by begging has welfare allowance revoked
Search on for missing Indonesia boat crew after 11 found alive at sea
South Korean held in Russia for spying did humanitarian, mission work, says aid group
Intel still sells to Huawei millions of dollars’ worth of advanced chips, while AMD receives no such licence: sources
Explosion at Hebei, China, restaurant injures several people, state media reports
Kenya puts Haiti police mission on hold after chaos grips Caribbean nation
Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight
Australian farmer confidence bounces back after rains douse dry pastures
Japan s Space One Kairos rocket explodes right after lift-off
Sulu heirs ‘alarming’ threat to sue Malaysia for US$15 billion in US court is ‘extortion scheme’, Azalina says
Russia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting incursion from Ukraine
Is Southeast Asia set for a green energy revolution powered by small solar panels and EVs?
Can Alibaba’s HK$5 billion plan put Hong Kong films back on the global stage? Industry players say it’s possible
Hong Kong-listed companies pour spare cash into stock buy-backs, washing away the red ink from Hang Seng Index
Hong Kong’s security rests on a strong economy, not just Article 23
Sports and music lessons for China s kids in sharp decline as purse strings tighten
Russia’s response to asset seizure could trigger global financial collapse – Reuters 
China-Australia relations: Beijing proposes to end wine tariffs in ‘coming weeks’ Canberra says, as ties strengthen
Renowned Taiwan musician uses AI to create digital version of only daughter who died at 22 to sing happy birthday to grieving mother
Has Hong Kong’s minibus trade reached the end of the road?
Japan to shore up security support for Pacific Islands in ‘significant’ policy shift as China looms
Stablecoin sandbox launches in Hong Kong, as companies make plans for cryptocurrencies pegged to local currency
Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill: day 5 of discussion centres on absconders, court procedures and protection against doxxing, harassment
Joe Biden clinches Democratic nomination, as US presidential rematch with Donald Trump looms
Japan s Space One counts down to inaugural Kairos rocket launch
China’s economic data needs to be ‘richer’ to boost transparency, investor confidence
Why is Donald Trump now defending TikTok in the US, the popular China-tied app he once sought to ban?
Pentagon scraps plan to spend US$2.5 billion on Intel chip grant
China’s foreign policy: from passive engagement to proactive pragmatism?
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China’s shipbuilding industry wants Beijing all aboard in bid to bridge tech gap with US, S Korea
US unions ask Biden administration to probe Chinese shipbuilding
Pentagon needs to become more nimble to counter China threat, US lawmakers are told
White House announces Ukraine aid worth US$300 million, sidestepping Congress
Turkey s Erdogan calls for pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
Andrew Tate to be extradited to UK from Romania on rape, human trafficking allegations
US, UN express concern about India s religion-based citizenship law
UK to donate old polluting vehicles to Ukraine
Special Counsel Robert Hur grilled over report that questioned Joe Biden’s memory
Biden to meet Poland’s leaders on Nato funding against Russia
Hong Kong police log 15 per cent surge in scams in January, despite integration of anti-fraud app into major payment system
White House denies Russian allegations of attempted election meddling
EU criminalizes sanctions evasion
Philippine seafarers who survived Houthi Red Sea attack arrive home
Beijing hits back after Biden White House seeks US$100 million to boost Taiwan’s cross-strait deterrence
‘New productive forces’: China calls for urgent innovation-led growth, but pitfalls remain
Pretty in pink: Tokyo leads Japan as sakura cherry flowers blossom earlier than before
Cafe role-play helps to bring back memories for elderly Hong Kong care home residents with dementia
‘Watch yourself’: Beijing warns South Korea after remarks on South China Sea clashes
Hongkongers can visit rescued 2-metre-long crocodile named Passion at Ocean Park from Saturday
Can China let its young tech innovators boldly go where no one has gone before?
Hong Kong’s judiciary says city’s top court operations face limited impact after Australian judge declines to renew tenure
Hong Kong police arrest subcontractor after Singaporean, Malaysian tourists among 3 injured by falling glass at hotel construction site
Investors lobbying for EU military spending splurge – Bloomberg
China’s first-of-its-kind study linking suicide rates to air quality is an ‘urgent’ call for global policies
China’s tech-driven economic growth push needs ‘smarter investment’ to solve overcapacity, economist says
‘Cannot be passive forever’: Taiwan updates definition of ‘first strike’ to counter China
Singaporean man, 28, found dead days after car plunged into ravine in Penang
French court orders fired banker to repay $5 million
Ukraine seriously damages key Russian refinery in major drone attack
Apple to expand applied research labs in Shanghai and Shenzhen as iPhone sales weaken in world’s largest smartphone market
India slammed for ‘irresponsible’ move to deport refugees back to chaos-ravaged Myanmar
India-made fighter jet Tejas crashes for first pilot ejected safely
Russia summons Swiss ambassador over Russian asset confiscation plans
UN nuclear chief visits Japan to examine Fukushima waste water release, talk atomic cooperation
One and done: why more Singapore couples are saying ‘no thanks’ to big families
Russia says it fought off attempted incursions from Ukraine
Hong Kong customs arrests 2 men arriving from Canada on suspicion of smuggling HK$18 million in cannabis buds into city
EU accelerating plan to send profits from frozen Russian assets to Kiev – FT  
EU to mull measures against Iran over possible missile transfers to Russia - draft
China issues draft to end Australia wine tariffs, winemaker says
US ambassador to China makes 2-day visit to Hong Kong amid efforts by city’s lawmakers to fast-track Article 23 bill
Hong Kong ex-lawmaker charged with rioting rejects allegation he tried diluting police manpower, instigating clashes with mob in 2019
Crazed China teacher who smashed girl’s head on desk, punched boy in face is suspended, police launch probe after video of attacks goes viral
China puts trust in AI to maintain largest high-speed rail network on Earth
Philippines is on the front line of South China Sea tensions, but ‘WWII-style war’ with China unlikely
Building confidence and vitalizing the economy with a balanced approach
Japan s push for North Korea summit very important , IAEA chief says
No safety issue from barred staff at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says IAEA chief
Chemical cat sparks alert in Japan
Cat falls into toxic chemical tank in Japan and escapes, sparking health scare
How China’s unique value system unpins its prosperity and innovation
Singapore’s QR code immigration clearance for car travellers to start March 19
Jimmy Lai’s Apple Daily ran articles critical of authorities for commercial reasons but avoided those promoting Hong Kong independence, criminal acts, court hears
Influencer Andrew Tate brought to Romanian court on UK arrest warrant
Angola president to visit China on March 14-17, Chinese foreign ministry says
Lebanon s Hezbollah fires more than 100 Katyusha rockets onto Israel
China’s Olympic gymnast Li Ning mulls buying out his sportswear company as ailing Hong Kong market spurs take-private deals
Wharf sees more struggles ahead in Hong Kong, mainland China property markets after reporting weak sales, profit in 2023
Microsoft to train 100,000 Philippine women in AI, cybersecurity
Hong Kong patient advocacy group concerned over possible 75% cut to maximum course of prescription drugs at public hospitals
Aid ship leaves Cyprus bound for Gaza as Palestinians on brink of famine
South Korea sees no change in US ties regardless of November election, official says
China protests India tunnel opening, warns it will only complicate border issue
Australia warns of critical financial risks from climate change
Taiwan s vice president-elect is on a low-profile visit to Washington, WSJ reports
Norway s King Harald to receive permanent pacemaker on Tuesday
Thailand’s poll body asks court to disband Move Forward party, which won most seats in last year’s election
Australia-Asean summit exposed more than desire for economic deals
Bears, frogs, Power Rangers: Mascots greet Malaysian primary school kids on first day of school
India rejects China’s objections to Modi’s visit to Himalayan border state
Thailand election commission to ask court to disband Move Forward Party
China bottled water giant Nongfu Spring faces boycott calls
Japan to expand offshore wind development into exclusive economic zone
Three men badly burned in garage blaze in northwestern Hong Kong
Hong Kong domestic national security law: official says authorities are considering scrapping 6-month period for absconder status
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim makes ‘no apology’ for Hamas links on Germany visit
Modi’s fast-growing India ‘pulling out all the stops’ to edge out China as supply chain leader
Hong Kong police use CCTV footage to track down, arrest woman, 73, suspected of stealing gold ornaments worth HK$41,000
Survival of the fittest: China’s captive-bred pandas get new life in the wild
Vatican says end to Russian aggression is first condition for Ukraine peace
China s emissions, efficiency targets under threat after falling short in 2023
Ukraine rushes to build over 2000km of war fortifications as Russian forces go on offensive
Sporadic protests in India over contentious citizenship law
Indonesia understates methane emissions from coal, report says
South Korean held in Russia for spying was a missionary, say media reports
China shop owner who insulted tourist for asking prices and not buying anything feels wrath of police
China, Russia and Iran hold five-day military exercise near Gulf of Oman as Red Sea attacks continue
Israel must change course in Gaza to keep international support, says Australia
Hong Kong police arrest 4, seize drugs worth HK$6.11 million in crackdown on syndicate using hotel rooms for storage
Japan’s Uniqlo, Muji among minimalist brands taking young Indian consumers by storm
ChatGPT creator OpenAI slams Elon Musk’s claims as ‘incoherent’ in Microsoft-backed start-up’s first legal response to tech billionaire’s lawsuit
Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns as gang violence escalates
New Zealand seizing LATAM Boeing 787 black boxes after mid-air plunge injured 50 people
Trump’s team slashing Republican National Committee staff amid takeover
South China Sea: Philippines’ says China’s maritime proposals go against national interests
In Japan, Kishida’s ruling LDP under fire after junior members’ ‘completely unacceptable’ party with ‘go-go dancers’
South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout
Hong Kong security chief slams Washington Post editorial accusing city of ‘doubling down on repression’ with domestic national security law
Philippines says China s maritime-related proposals run contrary to its interests
‘Two sessions’ 2024: China ‘all about the party’s leadership’ as it gets more control over cabinet
Trump reveals position on banning Bitcoin
Indonesia’s methane emissions from coal are 8 times worse than reported, jeopardising climate commitments, think tank says
New Zealand says seizing black boxes from LATAM Boeing 787
South Korea s land minister bearish on property as population ages
Hong Kong airport’s sea-air logistics park in mainland China handled HK$1.1 billion in cargo in first 2 months of year
Hong Kong’s domestic national security bill: day 4 of discussion focuses on extension of detention p ways of handling absconders
South Korean starves himself to avoid military service, gets suspended jail term
What does Xi’s hi-tech push mean for China?
Russia detains South Korean, Baek Won-soon, accuses him of espionage in ‘top secret’ case, state media
Animal-loving China woman sacrifices life in US with daughter to shelter 2,470 stray dogs and cats, incurs US$70,000 in debt over 15 years
Hong Kong’s Baptist University exploring plans to create school combining Western and traditional Chinese me campus to move to Northern Metropolis
Yemen s Houthis target US ship Pinocchio in Red Sea
China’s Inner Mongolia seeks to avoid economic, security impact of ‘hollowing-out’ amid population pressure
Famine in Gaza ‘imminent’ unless Israel allows ‘roaring river’ of humanitarian aid: UN top official
Hong Kong research centre under China Academy of Sciences launches AI tool to assist in complex brain surgery procedures
Russia weighs post-election tax rises to fund war in Ukraine
Hong Kong boy, 14, prosecuted over illegal advertising for smoking products as part of clampdown
Hamas leaders ‘are all dead men’: Netanyahu insists on total victory
Russia’s reliance on China, North Korea and Iran over Ukraine has ‘potential to undermine’: top US official
Russian economy headed for ‘soft landing’ – The Economist
North Korean delegation meets Mongolian President in rare visit -KCNA
At least one killed, several injured after Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon, sources say
China’s rural land is vast, vacant – and not for sale. Would putting it on the market spell windfall or woe?
Trump wants hush money trial delayed until Supreme Court rules on immunity claims
Australia’s offer to fund Asean security must be met with extreme caution
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Two New Zealanders killed by avalanche in Japan
US-British forces strike Houthi targets in Yemen, Houthi outlet says
Asian electronics giants ploughing money into Russian advertising – Kommersant
Pakistan swears in newly elected Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif’s 19-member cabinet
Ukraine summons Vatican envoy over Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comments
CEO of Pakistan s largest bank picked to lead country out of economic crisis
Pakistan s former finance chief takes up role as foreign minister
US must use ‘all tools at our disposal’ to outcompete China, says State Department
Former deputy of Britain’s Conservatives defects to smaller, populist party Reform UK
German bishops call on Vatican to clarify pope s Ukraine white flag remarks
Israel checks reports that Hamas deputy military leader was killed in Gaza air strike
Coalmine explosion in eastern China kills seven
India tests missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads
China’s Parliament wraps with a dominant Xi and new push for tech supremacy
UK trader goes on trial in Denmark for ‘well-designed, organised’ massive tax fraud
China begins testing AI chatbot for brain surgeons in hospitals
Putin terminates Soviet-era fishing deal with UK
Singaporean killed, child injured after tour van collides with lorry in Sabah
Russia arrests South Korean man for spying, TASS says
Chinese scientists warn crippling red tape, restrictions risk balking Beijing’s bid to create ‘new productive forces’
China’s new hypersonic drone beats F-22 in aerodynamic efficiency: study
UN chief calls for Gaza truce, massive lifesaving aid deliveries
India moves to implement citizenship law opposed by Muslims, weeks before election
Baidu CEO says its AI model bests OpenAI’s GPT-4 in Imperial Chinese poetry, citing Mao Zedong poem as example
Electric cars: Xpeng aims to launch its first right-hand drive model in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia this year amid global push
German court sentences US man to life in prison for tourist rape-murder
Russia, Iran and China to hold warship drills in Gulf of Oman
India conducts first flight test of homegrown missile, PM Modi says
India moves to implement citizenship law opposed by Muslims, weeks before election
Sweden’s flag raised at Nato headquarters, cementing its place as 32nd member
Hong Kong woman, 63, dies of burns after pyjamas catch fire as she lights gas stove
TikTok gets thumbs up in China for ‘tough stance’ against US lawmakers pushing new effort to ban the ByteDance app
Is the US’ ‘bamboo ceiling’ slowing East Asian career progress?
Bitcoin hits new all-time high
South China Sea: energy exploration should not involve countries outside the region, Beijing says
12 hospitalised in New Zealand after LATAM flight dips violently: ‘people flew through the air’
For a better tomorrow: Alibaba media arm to invest HK$5 billion in Hong Kong’s film and culture sectors over 5 years
Floods, landslides kill 26 in Indonesia, at least six missing
China’s nationalists put water firm under fire, dousing private sector’s flickering confidence
US companies to announce investments of over $1.33b in the Philippines
Russia s spy service accuses US of trying to meddle in presidential election
Hong Kong private CUHK Medical Centre posts higher-than-expected annual loss of HK$734 million
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai hailed US for antagonising Beijing and said it was right time for Washington’s ‘full-scale war’ on Xi administration, court hears
‘Ball in Sri Lanka’s court’ as Japan seeks to deepen ties in bid to counter China’s Indo-Pacific influence
Kate, UK s Princess of Wales, sorry for confusion over edited photo
Missile-related incident reported off Yemen s Hodeidah
Apple supplier Luxshare Precision tries to shake off contract manufacturer tag and become a solutions provider
No risk of war before new Taiwan president takes office but Beijing to keep up coercion drive, island’s spy chief says
Hong Kong’s exhibition centre nears pre-Covid numbers as trade fairs return from Singapore and new crypto event signs on
Malaysia to slash migrant workforce amid intolerance, job scam crisis involving Bangladeshi labourers
Another Chinese research vessel spotted off India, fuelling unease
Hiroshima residents hope Oppenheimer Oscars draw attention to A-bomb reality
Jean-Michel Jarre spectacular fizzles but does not bang during 1994 reopening of Hong Kong Stadium – from the SCMP archive
Can India forge a 3-way partnership with Japan, South Korea to ‘counter China’s actions’?
Bitcoin hits record above US$71,000 as demand frenzy intensifies
China teacher turned influencer famous for cute kindergarten song caught up in US$7,000-for-sex rumours, calls in police
North Korea’s vice-foreign minister in Mongolia on rare visit
Dutchman enters Guinness World Record as longest-surviving heart transplant patient
‘Two sessions’ 2024: US trade sanctions, software gap taking toll on China’s cybersecurity ambitions
Hong Kong’s SFC proposes slashing Stock Connect threshold by 80 per cent to draw mainland funds to city’s market
14-day detention of suspects arrested under Hong Kong’s domestic security law enough time for investigation, security minister says
Pakistanis feed predatory birds despite crackdown on practice
China to increase number of response teams for new infectious diseases
Palestinians in Gaza begin Ramadan with hunger worsening and no end in sight to war
Australian writer sentenced to death in China may never be executed, Chinese ambassador says
Ending cooling measures no game changer for Hong Kong property market
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes has regret posting shirtless photo on LinkedIn: ‘got me a lot of publicity’
No more press meet for Premier, new economic slogan: Highlights of China’s parliamentary meetings
US business group seeks security equipment deal with Vietnam s police
China passes law granting Communist Party more control over cabinet
Adultery, abuse and anger: Singapore family’s marital strife sets Indonesia social media abuzz
Hong Kong customs confiscates cannabis buds worth HK$115 million, marking largest in-town seizure of drug
Hong Kong scientists aim to cure ovarian cancer by capturing cells spreading to other organs
Head of Pakistan s biggest bank to lead finance ministry, sources say
24 injured after technical problem on LATAM Sydney-Auckland flight, NZ Herald reports
Singapore charges Chinese tourist who staged own kidnapping to cheat relatives, recoup gambling debts
Earthquake of 2.0 magnitude strikes Hong Kong at 1.22pm, with 10 residents reporting mild tremors
Indian students flock to US universities in record numbers, for brighter prospects, overseas jobs: ‘we value education’
South Korea doctors’ walkout leaves patients in limbo
Pregnant women in war-torn Myanmar face perilous childbirth
US key to Philippine plan to tap oil, gas in South China Sea
2 dead babies found in glass jars were boys born in 2023 and 2022, Hong Kong court hears
Global Impact: 10 years on, questions remain over the fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 amid hopes of new search
Brain damaged China hero hit by car while trying to save lives of injured strangers denied Good Samaritan award by officials
Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 26
China inflation: 4 takeaways from February data as consumer prices turned positive, but factory activity remained subdued
‘I’ll see you again in heaven’: father of Hong Kong girl Chau Tin-yu confirms daughter’s death after 4 years in vegetative state
Thai fruit seller offers his eye for sale due to financial debt
Keeping copy of Apple Daily tabloid does not breach Hong Kong’s domestic security bill, but using it to say reporting is true can be seditious: top adviser
US-bound ship from Reliance s Sikka port hits BPCL crude import facility, sources say
South Korea doctors’ walkout leaves those in need of health care in limbo: ‘they should stay with patients’
Tackle low wages, lack of quality investments to stem Malaysia’s brain drain: Analysts
Thousands of Chinese workers leave Africa as lack of funding and impact of pandemic take their toll
The dark side of Japanese nightlife, Taiwan’s forgotten disco era, beach clubs in Bali: 6 weekend reads you may have missed
Asia’s rice production hit by ‘very aggressive’ weedy varieties with up to 80 per cent of harvest loss
Oppenheimer’s best picture win caps night of Oscars triumph for blockbuster biopic
Twin woes of Thailand’s Phi Phi island: Not enough water, too much marijuana
South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals
China trying to normalise military drills near Taiwan, island s top security official says
Hong Kong’s Art March aims to bring dash of colour to local economy, with thousands expected to visit city for raft of events
From Indonesia to Pakistan, Muslims in Asia welcome holy month of Ramadan with concern amid Israel-Gaza war, inflation
Male sexual harassment victims on the rise in Malaysia
Australian writer sentenced to death in China may never be executed, says Chinese ambassador
Hayao Miyazaki: the career of anime legend, 83, behind Studio Ghibli, who won his second Oscar for his ‘final’ film The Boy and the Heron
Johor traders selling Hari Raya attire at knockdown prices
‘Law does not protect us’: Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants call on authorities to plug loopholes in tenancy regulations amid continued landlord exploitation
Scientists discover 100 new marine species in New Zealand
Waste levy dithering will leave government with a big mess to clean up
News agencies withdraw photo of UK’s Princess Kate over manipulation
South China Sea: US part of Philippines’ ‘calculated’ plan to tap oil, gas in waters disputed by China
‘Two sessions’ 2024: China’s lawmakers call for more AI development to catch up with US, while keeping it under regulatory control
Enchanting merman: chubby male mermaid at China theme park becomes overnight sensation by shaking belly, making funny faces at visitors
Chinese ambassador says review into tariffs on Australian wine progressing well
‘Unfair’: property tycoon hits out at ‘Hong Kong is over’ criticism, says every market has its cycles
Quad summit delay sparks fears over US commitment in Asia-Pacific amid ‘competing priorities’
2024 Oscars: Barbenheimer revival as Oppenheimer and Barbie go head to head for Oscars glory
Centre-right set to win Portugal’s election, far-right soars
China cuts arms imports to rely more on its own weapons tech but Russia still biggest overseas supplier: SIPRI
Protests over Israel-Gaza war snarl traffic outside Oscars theatre
Australia scraps nuisance tariffs to remove red tape, lower living costs
China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: new mandate, party control push central bank beyond ordinary role
Israel unveils revised Eurovision song after lyrics controversy
Do China’s leaders fully grasp foreigners’ concerns about the country?
Kyiv slams Pope’s ‘white flag’ call, vows no surrender to Russia
Weak yen upsets Japan’s historic defence plans as funding gulf with China widens
Ageing in style: Luxury retirement homes on the rise in Malaysia
Netanyahu rejects Biden criticism, says majority of Israelis back him
Police remove 34 bodies from UK funeral home, 2 arrested for fraud and preventing burial
Nvidia sued by 3 authors over AI use of copyrighted works
Emmanuel Macron backs ‘end of life’ bill, aims for parliament debate in May
US flies forces in to Haiti to strengthen security at embassy and evacuate non-essential personnel
Ship loaded with aid for Gaza ready to set sail from Cyprus
Asian Film Awards: Hong Kong’s Nick Cheuk takes prize for best new director for Time Still Turns the Pages
Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in shadow of Israel-Gaza war
China considers making bosses pay workers for online ‘invisible overtime’
Rain predicted for Hong Kong for most of week, Observatory forecasters say
Hong Kong’s domestic security bill: Day 3 of marathon discussion of home-grown legislation covers state secrets, espionage and sabotage
‘No trace’: 7 missing in France, including 2 children, after floods snare cars
LIV Golf Hong Kong: record crowds wowed by thrilling finish, as city’s richest sporting event boosts global profile
China to spend growing defence budget on combat readiness and ‘preparation for war’
India election commissioner quits weeks before national polls
Hong Kong girl Chau Tin-yu, 8, left in vegetative state during surgery 4 years ago dies
More than 340 in corruption net as China’s top prosecutors double down on tackling financial crime
Two Indonesian pilots suspended after falling asleep in cockpit
5 women arrested after Hong Kong police break up alleged HK$2.2 million ticket scalping scam
Trade reforms swept under the carpet as WTO meeting achieves little
Hundreds of exiled Tibetans march in India on uprising anniversary, asking China to leave Tibet
China strengthens its grip on global lithium trade amid processing plant building boom in Zimbabwe
Israel president’s presence causes concern as Netherlands opens Holocaust museum
In climate push, German chemical maker Covestro swaps oil for sugar
Fallen stars in China: celebrity brushes with the law, censored by authorities or self-imposed exile. Where are they now, will they shine again?
Urban sketchers showcase beauty and stories of India’s cities, one drawing at a time
Ukraine war: China calls for direct peace talks with Russia, offers help to ‘build bridges’
US threatens EU bank with sanctions – media
Man, woman arrested after 2 dead babies found in glass bottles in Hong Kong
Europe’s liberals, Greens say abortion must be a right in EU charter
South Korea to finish sending licence suspension notices to doctors in walkout
High-ranking Indian election official resigns ahead of polls
Hong Kong public officers sharing false information under whistle-blowing guise may fall foul of Article 23 security law: minister
US and Japan ‘mulling defence cooperation that could help Ukraine’
Iraq Kurds digitise historic books in ‘sacred job’ to save threatened culture
How a truly ‘mega’ event in Hong Kong could silence Article 23 critics
China reiterates stance that homes are not for speculation
Southeast Asia holds its breath for Chinese tourists’ long-awaited return: ‘this year will definitely be stronger’
Did rapid climate changes trigger social unrest in China over past 4,000 years?
In Singapore, some small businesses lament muted impact of Swiftonomics: ‘not the right audience’
India says Europe trade group commits to $133b 15-year deal
China’s Nobel winning novelist Mo Yan targeted by growing band of online nationalists
Report and letter signed by Oppenheimer up for auction ahead of Oscars
Hong Kong’s hotels see business lift from Rugby Sevens, Art Basel after city misses out on ‘Swiftonomics’
Hong Kong police find no birth records for 2 dead infants left in glass bottles at flat
Indonesia flash floods, landslides kill at least 19 in Sumatra
EU fights anti-Ukraine propaganda ahead of parliamentary elections
China romance novelist, 29, dies after 3-year battle with rare disease, bids farewell with last words ‘eat healthy meals, sleep well’
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan says Beijing’s 5% annual growth target ‘not easy, but achievable’ and offers strong backing for local development
Floods, landslides kill at least 19 in Indonesia’s West Sumatra
Rare exchange between China and Taiwan DPP official at virtual forum a ‘small step forward’
US dispatches aid ship to Gaza as Biden says Netanyahu ‘hurting more than helping’ Israel
Hundreds of Hong Kong trekkers head to Shenzhen for free guided hike as part of cross-border activities aimed at boosting tourism
Is Prabowo’s growth target for Indonesia realistic? ‘Delusional’ plan could be costly for economy, analysts say
Haiti runs out of food and water as gang attacks cripple economy: ‘people are desperate’
Worried about getting irritable bowel syndrome? Hong Kong scholars have 5 tips to reduce the risks
China ready to let some troubled property firms go bust: housing minister
Climate Change: Hong Kong energy giant CLP takes the nuclear option to hit decarbonisation targets
Joe Biden and Donald Trump trade salvoes in key state Georgia
Japan vice club victim tells of being tricked into sex work in Macau: ‘it’s a trap’
China mother suffers life-threatening pregnancy complication prompting hundreds to donate blood after appeal by husband
Philippines’ new playbook is a threat to South China Sea peace
Hong Kong hotel tax: proposed levy sparks concerns from hospitality sector but tourists unfazed
Good progress on Chinese wine, lobster trade barriers, says Australia trade minister
Indonesia’s Batik Air faces probe after pilots fell asleep during 2½-hour night flight
Xi Jinping’s hi-tech push steals the spotlight at China’s ‘two sessions’ as Li Qiang scales back presence
Mainland China steps up efforts to woo Taiwanese investors despite cross-strait tensions, but why aren’t more listening?
Israel says CIA and Mossad chiefs met to ‘advance’ Gaza deal
2 US women drove dead man, 80, to Ohio bank to withdraw his money, police say
Chinese researchers hope to create ‘real AI scientists’ through ‘informed machine learning’
For Hong Kong to reach net zero, rethink our air-conditioned glass boxes
Stop demonising us, say Korean trainee doctors as stand-off enters fourth week
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