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All the latest breaking news from Hong Kong, China and around the world
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US troops let loose dozens of howitzer shells as Filipino forces followed up with rockets and Javelin missiles, before the imaginary enemy was whittled down with machine-gun fire and artillery rounds.由Agence France-Presse
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US troops let loose dozens of howitzer shells as Filipino forces followed up with rockets and Javelin missiles, before the imaginary enemy was whittled down with machine gun fire and artillery rounds.由Agence France-Presse
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Global Impact: Asian nations take up defensive positions as Blinken’s Beijing visit falls short of cooling US-China tensions
In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how Asian nations have been making moves with an eye on the ever evolving relationship between China and the United States.由Maria Siow
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Global Impact: Asian nations take up defensive positions as Blinken’s Beijing visit falls short of cooling US-China tensions
In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how Asian nations have been making moves with an eye on the ever evolving relationship between China and the United States.由Maria Siow
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A top physicist is ‘confident’ Chinese scientists can build the world’s largest collider, as debate of the project continues.由Dannie Peng
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Foreigners spend 700% more on Alipay in China over Labour Day holiday as inbound tourism slowly recovers
Beijing has introduced measures aimed at boosting inbound tourism, including visa-free travel for a number of European and Southeast Asian countries.由Xinmei Shen
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Japan’s rude awakening: more ill-tempered Japanese lose their cool in a nation normally known for politeness
The problem has become so bad that some local governments and schools in Japan have drafted rules to deal with the ‘irritated and impatient’.由Julian Ryall
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Japan’s rude awakening: more ill-tempered Japanese lose their cool in a nation normally known for politeness
The problem has become so bad that some local governments and schools in Japan have drafted rules to deal with the ‘irritated and impatient’.由Julian Ryall
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China’s central bank survey shows ‘precarious’ job market, low consumption demand still weighing on economy
More than 46 per cent of urban residents polled by People’s Bank of China say job market is ‘uncertain’, while 62 per cent aim to save more, in continued challenge for policymakers counting on domestic consumption to propel the economy.由Kandy Wong
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Hong Kong Exchange Fund reports US$7 billion gain in first quarter thanks to rise in overseas stock investments
Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund, the war chest used to defend the local currency, continued its comeback in the first quarter, posting a return of HK$54.3 billion (US$7 billion) as rising overseas stock markets offset losses in domestic equities.由Enoch Yiu
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More than 9 million ‘akiya’ homes – 13.8 per cent of all Japan’s residential properties – have been left empty after owners die, a new report found.由Julian Ryall
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More than 9 million ‘akiya’ homes – 13.8 per cent of all Japan’s residential properties – have been left empty after owners die, a new report found.由Julian Ryall
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Hong Kong’s monetary authority to replace ‘virtual bank’ with ‘licensed digital bank’ to boost public confidence
The HKMA plans to replace the term ‘virtual bank’ with ‘licensed digital bank’ in reference to the city’s eight branchless lenders to remove negative connotations associated with the term in Chinese.由Enoch Yiu
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Protecting the city’s distinct advantages calls for leaders to promote the importance of the common law system, and impress on Beijing the urgent need for Chinese officials, here and on the mainland, to study it.由Wang Xiangwei
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Ageing Asia wants more babies, but excludes LGBTQ couples from starting families at almost every turn
From Singapore to New Zealand, same-sex couples wanting to start a family often find the doorway to parenthood barred by entrenched conservatism, legal hurdles and prejudice.由Amy Sood
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Ageing Asia wants more babies, but excludes LGBTQ couples from starting families at almost every turn
From Singapore to New Zealand, same-sex couples wanting to start a family often find the doorway to parenthood barred by entrenched conservatism, legal hurdles and prejudice.由Amy Sood
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’ than across Taiwan Strait, former US ‘envoy’ to Taipei Douglas Paal says
There is no easily identifiable off-ramp for Beijing and Manila on the Second Thomas Shoal, Douglas Paal, unofficial US representative to Taipei from 2002 to 2006, tells the Post.由Hayley Wong
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Turning spectacular displays into something more mundane is not how to make Hong Kong an attractive destination for mainland and foreign tourists, and the government needs to go back to the drawing board.由Alice Wu
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Israel’s military said the crossing was immediately closed; it was unclear how long the closure would remain in effect.由Associated Press
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris with EU trade, Ukraine among hot button issues on table
Thorniest China-EU issues tipped to be on table when Chinese president meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday.由Kawala Xie
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Air services between the two countries were suspended because of the pandemic but are set to restart on May 17.由Sylvie Zhuang
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Giving in to Hamas would be a huge victory for the group and Iran, and project a ‘terrible weakness’, PM Netanyahu said, while also ordering the closure of ‘incitement’ news channel Al Jazeera.由Bloomberg
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80% of Hong Kong retailers and hotels have already ditched single-use plastics, but smaller catering industry outlets lag behind
Simon Wong of restaurants federation says bigger operations better equipped for fast change to green alternatives to single-use plastics.由Edith Lin
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South Korea brings hypersonic tech to the Aukus table in a sign Seoul is moving closer to the US and its other allies
As Seoul confirms Aukus talks, analysts say the defence alliance would benefit from South Korea’s hypersonic knowledge.由Seong Hyeon Choi
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Snakebites remain a deadly threat in Nepal, especially among rural populations, but experts believe targeted awareness campaigns and increased treatment access could halve fatalities.由Bibek Bhandari
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PM Narendra Modi has attacked Gandhi’s decision, saying he is ‘scared to fight’ in Amethi against BJP’s Smriti Irani again.由Biman Mukherji
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With its catchy melody, ‘Friendly Father’ is reminiscent of an Abba track – but with a Soviet-sounding twist.由Business Insider
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From spinning tales about nonexistent brands to drafting in local businesspeople to make outlandish claims, the trip is a hit with tourists.由Kyodo
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US’ ‘unknown’ POWs were buried in a Japan mass grave 80 years ago. Can an American forensics team finally identify them?
The forensics team – Tokyo Prison Fire Project – have made ‘significant progress’ with the remains that were co-mingled and degraded by fire.由Julian Ryall
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Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said the boy ‘rushed’ at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer.由Agence France-Presse
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South Korea’s political stability in doubt as failed Yoon-opposition meet risks ‘igniting partisan strife’
Hopes were high that President Yoon Suk-yeol’s first-ever meeting with the opposition chief might bring some measure of stability, but the encounter only underscored the country’s political gridlock.由Park Chan-kyong
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Amid a series of setbacks, Hong Kong remains stuck the past when it comes to cultivating foreign talent and capital from emerging markets. By establishing itself as a hub that celebrates innovation and multiculturalism, the city can attract top-tier professionals from around the globe.由Kavi Harilela
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India’s unemployment time bomb disproportionately affects young people, with many seeking work in war zones and as illegal immigrants. In China, as automation quickly replaces human labour, frustrated youth struggle to find meaningful work or are stuck in toxic working environments.由Kamala Thiagarajan
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Afghanistan’s ‘only woman diplomat’ Zakia Wardak resigns after gold smuggling allegations in India
Zakia Wardak, the Afghan consul-general for Mumbai, is accused of trying to bring 25 bricks of gold into India from Dubai.由Associated Press
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The national water agency PUB has issued flash flood warnings for more than 10 locations in Singapore.由CNA
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Arun Reddy, the opposition party’s social media chief, is accused of editing footage showing Shah during his election campaign speech.由Agence France-Presse
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Child marriages have become more common in India’s eastern state of West Bengal, accounting for 15.2 per cent of all child marriages in the country.由Sonia Sarkar
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The country saw three waves of high temperatures in April, with the mercury peaking above 43 degrees Celsius at seven weather stations.由Agence France-Presse
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From Singapore and Malaysia to Australia, New Zealand and the China-focused clinics of Thailand, would-be parents are finding fertility treatments can take their financial, physical and emotional toll.由Amy Sood,Aidan Jones,Kimberly Lim,Joseph Sipalan
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Three Indian nationals have been charged in the shooting, and authorities are ‘investigating connections to the government of India’.由Reuters
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The port has become a thriving transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean particularly for vehicles, with a turnover of 700,000 units a month.由Kalinga Seneviratne
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Academics said his use of the term was unfair given Japan’s unique cultural and historical context.由Julian Ryall
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Singapore, Malaysia to get visit from US treasury official to discuss sanctions on Iran, and Russian oil
Brian Nelson, the Treasury’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will visit the region as Washington looks to combat funding for Iran and its proxies as well as evasion of its sanctions on Russia.由Reuters
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Prioritising ‘strategic autonomy’ will let Europe engage with China on its own terms and avoid being held hostage to fluctuations in American leadership. Internal divisions within Europe, budget constraints and geopolitical challenges must be overcome to realise a new path forward.由Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa
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Solomon Islands ‘locks in’ China ties with another pro-Beijing leader as bilateral security pact still rankles
New prime minister Jeremiah Manele is expected to apply a “lighter touch” to ties with Beijing given the demand for greater transparency.由Maria Siow
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Trade talks between Taiwan and the United States for a phase-two deal have begun, with progress likely to be ‘harder’, analysts say, as more contentious topics fall under the microscope.由Ralph Jennings
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Pakistan’s Chinese stealth submarines set to spur Indian navy’s upgrade as Beijing eyes oceanic expansion
Pakistan’s eight Hangor-class submarines are equipped with technology that surpass that of India’s current Scorpène-class submarines, analysts say.由Junaid Kathju
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Malaysian Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh receives Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden – the top US civilian award
The list of 19 Medal of Freedom honorees pays homage to ‘firsts’ in their field, including the Everything Everywhere All at Once star, the first Asian to win the Oscar for Best Actress.由Reuters
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5-year-old becomes youngest Singaporean to conquer Everest base camp through ‘hard work and faith’
Abyan Imtiaz Irkiz, 5, has become the youngest Singaporean to reach the Mount Everest base camp, completing the feat with his father, Zikri Ali, on Monday.由TODAY
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Forty-three people were trafficked to Peru and imprisoned in a bungalow, where a gang forced them to call the scam targets in Malaysia.由The Star
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