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News - South China Morning Post
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Thai schools hold active shooter drills after deadly attack
Schools in Thailand conducted active shooter drills on Wednesday, as authorities moved to strengthen security measures two weeks after a 14-year-old opened…
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Chinese coaches help women heal from narcissists; spot signs, escape toxic relationships
Some Chinese women are investing thousands of yuan (equivalent to several hundred US dollars) to learn how to heal from the scars inflicted by narcissistic…
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As Xi’s US visit approaches, basic details of planned AI talks remain uncertain
With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States just weeks away, Washington and Beijing are still struggling to arrange a hoped-for…
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Bangladesh launches women-only Pink Bus service in Dhaka
Read more: https://sc.mp/841640 Bangladesh has launched a women-only “Pink Bus” service in Dhaka staffed entirely by female drivers and conductors. Created to…
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Hong Kong Cyclothon returns with new extended ‘five tunnels, three bridges’ route
Public registration for Hong Kong’s flagship annual cycling event will open on Thursday, with more than 6,500 places available across two non-competitive rides…
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China joins Musk’s SpaceX with reusable rocket breakthroughs
China-based LandSpace successfully launched a Zhuque-3 rocket and recovered its first stage, a breakthrough in the nation’s efforts to develop reusable…
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Thailand seeks new path to end deadly southern insurgency: top negotiator
Thailand is ready to shift its approach to a slow-burn insurgency in its Muslim-majority deep south and revitalise a peace process, Bangkok’s chief negotiator…
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Goldman Sachs upbeat on wealth outlook despite worries over China’s tax scrutiny
Goldman Sachs has remained upbeat about offshore wealth management despite concerns over Beijing’s tighter scrutiny of cross-border money flows. The Wall…
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China fund managers stick with AI, chips in August despite July sell-off, survey finds
Despite July’s sharp sell-off in global semiconductor shares, driven by concerns over AI-linked profitability, artificial intelligence and chips remained…
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Macau bets on financial services, fintech to drive economic diversification
Macau has unveiled a sweeping five-year strategic blueprint to break its long-standing dependence on casino revenues by pivoting towards modern financial…
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Is South China Sea warship breakdown a sign US is ‘taxing reserve capacity’?
A US guided-missile destroyer that was adrift in the South China Sea without power last month is a sign that America is taxing its reserve capacity as its…
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Hong Kong parents lose legal bid to get baby Danny back from welfare authorities
The parents of a Hong Kong baby taken into the care of welfare authorities have lost a legal bid to have their home-born baby son returned to them, with the…
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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of liquid meth from Tanzanian-flagged ship in record drug bust
Indonesia has seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine hidden on a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in one of the country’s biggest drug busts, with 10 crew members…
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Why US may be open to affordable Chinese cars; BYD’s in-vehicle karaoke: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see…
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African families’ heartbreak as young men trapped on Russian battlefields
Instead of celebrating her son’s birthday this month, Zimbabwean mother Rodwin Chitewere spent the day praying for his body to be brought home from Russia…
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Chinese robotaxi firms see eased regulatory bottleneck in Europe as deployment picks up
The business environment for Chinese robotaxi operators in Europe has become more open over the past year, which would help Chinese firms to commercialise…
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Mongolia apologises after China raises security concerns about protesters at oil camp
A senior Mongolian official has apologised after the Chinese embassy raised concern that Mongolians “harassed the camp” of a Chinese-invested oil exploration…
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In Singapore’s battle of casinos, Marina Bay Sands holds winning hand against Sentosa
At Singapore casino Resorts World Sentosa’s Lunar New Year lucky draw for high rollers earlier this year, the biggest prize was a bottle of Martell Cognac…
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Will Putin’s Kuril Islands visit push Japan closer to Ukraine?
Japan is weighing how far to push back after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island last week, as analysts debate whether tougher measures…
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9 killed in Indian budget hotel fire after suspected air-con explosion
At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a fire at a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday, a senior fire department official…
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Southeast Asia’s landmine clearers face closure as global aid shifts to new wars
En Poy was minding cattle in a former Khmer Rouge stronghold in Cambodia when he set off his first landmine. The blast from the rusty relic he picked up cost…
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HKEX profit jumps to record high on surging IPOs and turnover, beating market estimates
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) profit jumped to a record amid a boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) and sizzling stock market turnover in the…
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US defence chiefs tour Asia to calm fears as Trump’s drill remarks sow doubts
Senior US defence officials have fanned out across Asia in recent weeks to reassure allies of Washington’s commitment to the region, even as the war with Iran…
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Owner of dog in fatal pet attacks regrets surrendering animal: shelter founder
The owner of a large dog that mauled two smaller pets to death in Hong Kong earlier this week has expressed “regret” over surrendering the animal to…
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Father and 2 daughters killed in Malaysian immigration truck crash
A father and his two daughters died after an Immigration Department truck allegedly ran a red light and triggered a series of crashes in the Malaysian capital…
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Hong Kong Gold Exchange taps tech strength in joint venture to power gold settlement
The Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) and TGX Technology have launched a joint venture to build a “secure, stable and internationally competitive” gold trading…
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Vietnam police confirm ex-politician spared charges over crash that killed teen in Hanoi
A former Vietnamese politician unintentionally killed a teenager in a traffic accident in central Hanoi last year but was exempted from criminal prosecution…
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New Zealand passes law blocking climate action against companies: ‘dark day for democracy’
New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate change harm. The right-wing coalition…
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Why is Trump threatening to bomb Oman, the Iran mediator trying to clear Hormuz?
The world knows that US President Donald Trump is angry with Iran. But he is not happy with the small country lying across the Strait of Hormuz from the…
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Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme
A Chinese national, described by the US Justice Department as a “prolific” money launderer, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday and ordered to pay…
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Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress
The South China Sea’s contested islands could be transformed into autonomous, robotic fortresses, according to a defence proposal by the Chinese coastguard…
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Unitree Robotics surges 629% to US$66 billion valuation in Shanghai share debut
Shares of Unitree Robotics surged 629 per cent above their initial public offering price to open at 1,100 yuan in their Shanghai trading debut on Wednesday…
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Greyest village in Japan turns to Peru sister city to plug severe worker shortage
Japan’s most greying municipality has turned to its Peruvian sister city in search of a way to reverse its population decline and address the labour shortage…
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New study links cosmic radiation to higher cancer death risk in flight crews
Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers – even more than people who work with radioactive materials…
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Hong Kong needs a mission for 2049 to focus its 5-year plans
Hong Kong is formulating its first five-year plan for economic and social development. Such plans are likely to become a regular feature of governance, and…
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China ‘cloudscape observer’ mist-monitoring job ends; resort plans more similar campaigns
A Chinese tourist site recently concluded a month-long position that paid 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) to live on a mountaintop, observe the cloudscape, and share…
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US, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit
The South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the US’ request, South Korean officials said on Wednesday, days after President…
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Inside the playbook used to dupe Hongkongers into making big beauty product buys
As Hong Kong customs expands its investigation into Opatra London following complaints of high-pressure sales tactics involving purchases of up to HK$100,000…
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What does a hit film about the Iraq war say about Chinese views of the world?
A new film telling the story of the Iraq war through Chinese eyes marks the latest in a series of soft power initiatives designed to get Beijing’s message…
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China becomes first nation to recover orbital launch rockets with 2 distinct paths
In a global first, leading Chinese commercial rocket company LandSpace has recovered a stainless-steel booster after an orbital launch, marking a major step in…
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Natalie Harp, Trump’s ‘human printer’, in the spotlight after decoy plane incident
A close aide to Donald Trump is at the centre of an ugly clash between the White House and Senator Jon Ossoff, after the Democratic lawmaker drew the…
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South Korea accelerates military self-reliance over Trump’s ‘unpredictability’
US President Donald Trump’s abrupt move to scale back annual military drills with South Korea has handed President Lee Jae Myung a fresh impetus for greater…
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Use of yuan hits 6-month high in Hong Kong’s fast-payment system
Hong Kong’s fast-transfer payments denominated in yuan surged to a six-month high in July, signalling accelerating adoption of real-time cross-border retail…
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UAE freezes all trade, financial dealings with Iran after missile attack
The United Arab Emirates has said it is suspending all trade and financial dealings with Iran after reporting an Iranian missile attack directed at its ships…
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US urged to follow China’s lead in treating data as an economic asset
As China deepens the commercialisation of its vast troves of data, the United States needs to develop its own national data strategy that treats data as an…
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After years, Macau firm opts out of Hong Kong renewal project, seeks US$153m for site
A North Point redevelopment site is being put on the market for HK$1.2 billion (US$153 million) after its owner, which spent years assembling the ageing…
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US Democrats rebuke Trump for easing sanctions on Beijing, Hong Kong officials
Several top US Democratic lawmakers chided US President Donald Trump on Tuesday for easing sanctions recently on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who, they…
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How China got caught in the crossfire of a US bacon fight
Midwestern Americans watching television this summer may have been surprised to see China and bacon appearing together in political advertisements. “The…
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US Navy destroyer with 300 sailors aboard broke down for 4 days in the Pacific
A US Navy destroyer with about 300 sailors aboard suffered a major breakdown in the Pacific Ocean last month that left it without power for four days, the Navy…
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Harvard, MIT among 30 US universities ordered to audit China research ties
Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University are among 30 American institutions ordered to audit their foreign…
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Trump says Secret Service, military insisted on Air Force One decoy in Turkey
US President Donald Trump deflected criticisms about a decision to secretly fly him out of Turkey on a different aircraft while the White House indicated he…
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Why does SK Hynix want to sell its chip facility in southwest China?
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix’s potential deal to offload a packaging plant in southwest China is part of a strategic pivot towards higher-margin artificial…
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Showdown in Indonesia’s Solo pits Widodo’s dynasty against Megawati’s machine
The rivalry between two of Indonesia’s former presidents is moving onto the political ground where their alliance was first forged, with Joko Widodo’s youngest…
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China childhood staple ‘White Rabbit’ candy gains global praise for classic wrapper design
The time-honoured Chinese creamy candy brand White Rabbit recently went viral for its iconic wrapper design, but the brand, having pursued an active rebranding…
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Hong Kong is no longer a Western playground – and it’s not looking back
When it comes to bad prognostication, no one can beat Fortune, which came up with the mother of all “Hong Kong is doomed” narratives. In June 1995, the…
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Fishing trip mishap or grey-zone test? Taiwan arrests men after boat slips past defences
Two people from mainland China were arrested six days after illegally landing in Taiwan by inflatable boat, raising fresh concerns over the island’s coastal…
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Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it crimp its free-market economy?
As the government completes a public consultation exercise to craft the city’s own five-year plan to align with national development, the first of this…
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Vietnam’s To Lam eyes trade, defence boost during trip to Australia, New Zealand
A visit by Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to Australia and New Zealand this week is expected to lead to stronger maritime security cooperation, especially in…
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Japan slams North Korea’s ballistic missile firing ahead of US-Seoul drills
North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast towards Japan early on Wednesday, Seoul’s military said, days before the planned start of massive…