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October 6, 2025
Dying China mum entrusts disabled son to resentful daughter, kind brother moves her
Bad feelings fuelled by sense that cerebral palsy-suffering older brother was ‘family favourite’ dissolve in face of his acts of kindness.
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October 6, 2025
Female pedestrian killed, 3 injured in traffic collision in Hong Kong
Incident occurred at 3.53pm on Monday at Po Heung Lane in Tai Po involving private car and van.
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October 6, 2025
Breaking | Nobel Medicine Prize awarded for breakthrough in immune tolerance
A US-Japanese trio win the Nobel Prize in Medicine for immune system research.
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October 6, 2025
International Series golf: Wade Ormsby back in race after exciting Jakarta win
Australian beats Scott Vincent in a play-off to put himself back into contention for LIV Golf spot, looks forward to Hong Kong Open.
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October 6, 2025
Kyoto set to slap tourists with Japan’s highest-ever hotel tax
The city’s new tax, a response to overtourism, will hit high-end travellers the hardest.
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October 6, 2025
Why Prince William doesn’t let his kids have phones and other family matters
On The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV+, Prince William opens up about creating a loving home and learning from his parents’ divorce.
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong working on reforms to bring small, diverse companies to stock exchange
The HK$40 billion market cap threshold for weighted voting right companies could be lowered and listings could be opened up for more sectors...
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong investigates ‘installation issues’ at 3 light public housing projects
Authorities say they will hold contractor, related parties accountable for construction flaws at sites in Siu Lam, Tuen Mun and Chai Wan.
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October 6, 2025
Asiaweek founder TJS George’s death leaves behind unmatched legacy
George, who died on Friday aged 97, forged a stellar reputation as an advocate of press freedom over a seven-decade career in journalism.
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October 6, 2025
The View | How cooling measures are keeping Singapore’s property market stable
The housing market will keep testing the government’s tolerance, but without interventions, things would be a lot more volatile.
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October 6, 2025
Summit to help shine light on impact of diversity and inclusion in boardroom
November 3 event to bring together more than 200 global CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives.
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October 6, 2025
In pictures: Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations from the 1970s to 90s
Mooncakes, lanterns and fire dragon dances have long been hallmarks of this festival marking the full moon at the end of harvest season.
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October 6, 2025
M+ champions women artists with 300lbs of feathers, womblike art and more
The works of pioneering women artists that focused on immersive installations are highlighted at an exhibition at Hong Kong’s M+ museum.
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong restaurants set to enjoy 10% revenue rise for Mid-Autumn Festival
This year’s festival also overlaps with mainland China’s extended National Day ‘golden week’ break, which runs from October 1 to Wednesday.
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October 6, 2025
Breaking | French PM Lecornu resigns after less than a month in office
President Macron accepts resignation, plunging France further into political deadlock amid cabinet criticism.
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October 6, 2025
China’s cleantech creating ‘new global energy system’ as exports soar: report
Demand for clean technology is ‘skyrocketing’, especially in Global South, as China drives creation of cheaper solutions, report says.
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October 6, 2025
At least 6 die in hospital fire in India’s Jaipur, short circuit suspected
The fire began in the intensive care unit of Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh Hospital, ‘releasing toxic gases’, an official said.
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October 6, 2025
Eustace ready to shrug off slow start with strong Wednesday squad at the Valley
David Eustace is hoping the likes of Sports Legend and Amazing Award can kick-start his season as he looks to break his duck at Happy Valley...
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October 6, 2025
1 dead in Qinghai, hundreds evacuated as China’s rescue in Everest area continues
200 people still stranded as of Monday morning after unseasonal weather blasts hikers at start of ‘golden week’ holiday.
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October 6, 2025
Lawsuit targeting Chinese mining companies poses dilemma for Zambian government
The US$80 billion bid for compensation leaves the authorities trying to balance good relations with Beijing and local communities’ needs.
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October 6, 2025
As Gaza war enters third year, former hostage recalls 16-month captivity
The Israel-Gaza war, triggered by Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack, has yet to secure the release of all hostages.
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October 6, 2025
Tourist attacked by bear cub in Japan’s popular Shirakawa World Heritage site
The local government has closed walkways, while police and hunters are searching for the cub.
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October 6, 2025
Independent luxury hotels offering a more intimate, local feel
From Palihouse West Hollywood to London’s Hoxton Hotels, these properties offer more authentic cultural connections than many global brands.
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October 6, 2025
China beauty salon worker lives in Singapore ‘piggy house’, shares dirty toilet with flatmates
Sub-contracted landlord crams 14 people into filthy Lion City dwelling, insists that windows stay shut, making whole place stink.
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October 6, 2025
Alcohol served at Malaysian dinner leads to sobering call for minister to resign
Indignation is high in the Muslim-majority country, with conservative party Umno warning against ‘normalising alcohol’.
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October 6, 2025
Valentino, Celine, Hermès and more highlights from Paris Fashion Week
Meanwhile, Chloé presented drape-heavy outfits, Jean Paul Gaultier brought back moulded bras à la Madonna, and McQueen turned to horror film...
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October 6, 2025
Ng confident Patch is on track to defend Sha Tin Trophy crown
Pierre Ng Pang-chi is confident he has Galaxy Patch on target to defend his Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) crown on October 19 when the c...
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October 6, 2025
China hastens to break down Babel barrier with LLMs and wearable tech
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October 6, 2025
North Korea set to ‘flaunt’ its growing arsenal at massive military parade
Analysts expect a never-before-seen solid-fuel ICBM and hypersonic weapons designed to threaten American military targets.
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October 6, 2025
The final chapter of the Metropol Restaurant
The end of Metropol Restaurant’s 35 years in business – and the loss of one more part of the city’s traditional food culture.
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October 6, 2025
France unveils yet another government. It also faces risk of collapse
Prime Minister Lecornu risks being toppled by a no-confidence vote over the austerity budget as early as next week.
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong will overcome hostile Bangladesh Asian Cup atmosphere, pledges forward
Mahama Awal set to be roared on by family and friends in birth-country Cameroon, as city team gear up for pivotal qualifiers.
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong launches task force to help mainland Chinese firms go global
Commerce chief Algernon Yau says Hong Kong will provide mainland enterprises with confidence and guarantees while expanding into overseas ma...
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October 6, 2025
Tourists throng Hong Kong park, China’s nuclear dilemma: 5 weekend reads
From origin of Venice’s winged lion to China’s issue with Saudi-Pakistan pact, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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October 6, 2025
8 Pink October events in Hong Kong for breast cancer awareness and funds
Events this year include the annual Pink Walk from The Peak, an art jam that comes with a breast exam, wellness workshops and a themed gala.
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October 6, 2025
Crowds on outlying Hong Kong island won’t have major ‘impact’ on reefs: official
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department says it will assess health of coral reefs off Sharp Island and review crowd control measu...
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October 6, 2025
Australian AI healthcare start-up eyes Hong Kong, Singapore markets
The six-year-old firm plans to build a team of about 15 to 20 people in Hong Kong and Singapore by the end of next year.
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October 6, 2025
Balenciaga, Loewe and Maison Margiela unveil collections at Paris Fashion Week
Meghan Markle and Anne Hathaway turned up to Piccioli’s debut for Balenciaga, while Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner were at Maison Margiela.
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October 6, 2025
ONE Championship: Hall of Fame looms for legendary Aung La
The 40-year-old found out after stopping ex-welterweight champion Zebaztian Kadestam at ONE Fight Night 36.
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October 6, 2025
Indonesian school collapse death toll hits 54 after rescuers clear 80% of debris
Rescuers are expected to finish their search by the end of Monday for 13 more trapped victims.
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October 6, 2025
Letters | Cash transfusion not a cure for Hong Kong couples’ reluctance to have children
Readers discuss government efforts to boost the city’s fertility rate, a church’s conflict with an international school, and China’s attitud...
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong stocks fall as US shutdown dampens investor sentiment
The political stalemate in Washington has hurt risk appetite in equity markets and also complicated the outlook for US monetary policy.
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October 6, 2025
US$3.6 million compensation for Samoa after New Zealand navy ship sinks on reef
The ecological impact of the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui, which remains at the site a year later, is still being assessed.
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October 6, 2025
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: NGO leader inspires change through empathy
More than 250,000 people have gone through Crossroads Foundation’s immersive experiences that recreate conditions faced by those on edges of...
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong emergency foster mother’s ‘happy journey’ brings fulfilment, hope
NGO urges more families to sign up for foster care, with demand for emergency childcare placements expected to surge under coming law.
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October 6, 2025
As China’s population falls, 300,000-strong robot army keeps factories humming
The country leads the world in newly installed industrial robots, far ahead of Japan and the US.
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October 6, 2025
Style Edit: How Furla used a double-decker bus to convey a playful new message
The Iride Nail Bar at Milan Fashion Week was more than a pop-up on wheels – it launched an exciting range of bags while heralding a fresh ap...
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October 6, 2025
Xiaomi takes on Porsche with customised luxury EVs in China
The Chinese EV maker has started a bespoke service that adds at least US$14,000 to the sticker price of an SU7 Ultra EV.
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October 6, 2025
Hong Kong’s warehouses find support from demand to store metals and art
The city’s logistics sector receives a boost from LME’s inclusion and art storage demand, despite a cautious market and falling rents.
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October 6, 2025