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November 24, 2025
Japan’s visa fees are set to jump. Will it worsen foreign labour shortages?
The proposal is in line with some Western nations and aimed to boost revenue, but it could squeeze firms who can’t find local workers.
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November 24, 2025
Hong Kong and Singapore prime office rents set to equalise by 2027: CBRE
The projected increase in Singapore’s office rents could influence how companies allocate manpower between the two cities.
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November 24, 2025
Opinion | Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit
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November 24, 2025
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November 24, 2025
Former South Korean rock star implicated in US$136 million fraud scheme
Kim Jae-hee, a former member of Boohwal, used his public profile to encourage people to join the Ponzi scheme, police say.
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November 24, 2025
Opinion | Self-interest is now the main driver of Britain’s Asia policy
There are a great many reasons why the UK government should pay more attention to the Asia-Pacific, but that does not mean that it will.
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November 24, 2025
Japan woman marries AI partner, wears augmented reality glasses for ring exchange
‘Crazy’ 32-year-old shuns human relationships after real fiancé split, takes part in virtual ceremony after developing feelings for chatbot.
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November 24, 2025
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November 24, 2025
Snapchat makes Australian teens verify age as social media ban looms
From December 10, social media platforms in Australia must remove users aged below 16 or face fines, in one of the strictest bans globally.
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November 24, 2025
Egypt hopes artefact exhibition in Hong Kong will help spur trade and investment
Egyptian consul general Baher Sheweikhi says city plays pivotal role as a connector and mediator between China and North African nation.
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November 24, 2025
Hong Kong’s tokenisation drive set to boost treasury centres, investments
Tokenisation could increase the efficiency of corporate treasury centres, which help clients manage global finances, market players say.
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November 24, 2025
Beach tennis makes progress in Hong Kong as higher-level event brings in big guns
Discovery Bay tournament still in early stage but aims to make Hong Kong a future ‘grand slam’ destination for the sport.
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November 24, 2025
In Malaysia’s Sabah state election, it’s Gen Z vs the old guard
More than half of Sabah’s registered voters are under the age of 40 – and they’re done waiting for undelivered promises.
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November 23, 2025
China’s AI stock rally has room to run as valuations lag US giants: Goldman
AI stock rally is sustainable and tech shares will be driven by application-focused growth, chief China equity strategist Kinger Lau says.
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November 23, 2025
Bosnian Serb ex-president Milorad Dodik says his party won presidential vote
Snap election was called after Dodik was stripped of his office and banned from politics for 6 years for defying the constitutional court.
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November 23, 2025
Editorial | Back to the drawing board for Hong Kong football after loss to Singapore
The team must lick its wounds and learn from the defeat so it can deliver for the fans and the city.
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November 23, 2025
How Hong Kong-born chef’s Chinese kitchen knives are cutting through stigma
Chef says ‘made in China’ does not mean low quality and that his modern, affordable chef’s knives challenge ones from Japan and Germany.
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November 23, 2025
Editorial | Keeta’s fair play pledge will in the end benefit Hong Kong consumers
Credit also goes to the Competition Commission for leaning on the company to help create a more level playing field for all participants.
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November 23, 2025
Exclusive | Why US economist Nicholas Lardy thinks the ‘peak China’ theory has peaked
The veteran China watcher talks Beijing’s need for financial reform and how US-China economic convergence could still be on the horizon.
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November 23, 2025
Meet Jay Will, who plays Tyson in Tulsa King with Sylvester Stallone
The Juilliard graduate starred in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Rob Peace before Tulsa King – but just what has Stallone said about him?
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November 23, 2025
Slovenia referendum rejects new law to legalise assisted dying
53 per cent of Slovenians voted to suspend the 2024 law. Parliament cannot vote again on a bill that deals with the same issue for a year.
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November 23, 2025
Opinion | How South Korea’s nuclear sub deal with US could torpedo inter-Korean peace
Seoul is clearly prioritising advancing its military capabilities with Washington’s help, rather than improving ties with Pyongyang.
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November 23, 2025
Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after US FAA warns of military activity
The FAA had warned that unspecified threats ‘could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes’ as US ramps up pressure on Maduro.
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November 23, 2025
Daughter of ex-South African president Zuma accused of recruiting for Russia
Police say Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and others lured men to Russia under false pretences to fight in the Ukraine war without their consent.
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November 23, 2025
PM Starmer says UK’s Andrew should testify in US Jeffrey Epstein investigation
The former prince has so far ignored a House Oversight Committee request for an interview about his friendship with the late sex offender.
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November 23, 2025
Trump blasts Ukraine’s ‘zero gratitude’ as officials discuss US peace plan
US, Ukrainian and European delegations voiced alarm over ‘major concessions’ to Russia at the meeting in Geneva to debate the US proposal.
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November 23, 2025
2 bodies found in waters off isolated island and Lamma in Hong Kong
Investigations under way to discover identities of woman found in waters off far-flung Shek Kwu Chau and man who washed ashore in southeaste...
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November 23, 2025
Hong Kong mum who gave birth at 58 marks 100-day milestone with happy family
Lilian Chan and her husband Brian Wong celebrate occasion with more than 400 guests and reveal challenges and joys of journey so far.
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November 23, 2025
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News on Hong Kong's public and private health sectors plus the latest medical research.
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November 23, 2025
Israel steps up strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah official
Israel targeted the chief of staff of Lebanon’s Iran-aligned Hezbollah group in a strike in the capital Beirut’s southern suburbs.
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November 23, 2025
Chikungunya strikes two Hong Kong travellers as infection count rises to 70
Man, 69, and woman, 49, had travelled to mainland China and Centre for Health Protection has classified the cases as imported.
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November 23, 2025
My Take | How China goes toe to toe with the West and softly-softly with the rest
Beijing rarely claims altruism. It always wants something from you, but most of the time, its approach is pragmatic, respectful and usually...
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November 23, 2025
China, allies drive agenda at G20 South Africa summit amid US no-show
All participants but one endorse Johannesburg Declaration focusing on African debt crises, climate initiatives and critical minerals.
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November 23, 2025
Carney: global economic ‘centre of gravity’ shifting away from US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the world can make progress on a range of issues without the US, following consensus reached at a G...
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November 23, 2025
Why Japan’s drift to the right means a ‘long-term struggle’ for China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says that ‘China will never allow Japanese right-wing forces to turn back the clock of history’.
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November 23, 2025
Opinion | Venezuela? Trump’s real aim could be laying claim to the western hemisphere
In the aftermath of American exceptionalism, Trump and Xi could form respective ‘greater areas’, each ordered by their own nation’s politica...
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November 23, 2025
Ho and Chau continue tight battle for IJC berth as Wong suffers fractured shin
The status quo was maintained in the race to become the local rider at next month’s Longines International Jockeys’ Championship after Vince...
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November 23, 2025
Chinese team cuts laser weapon, EV part production time from 1 hour to 1 second
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November 23, 2025
Romantic Warrior crushes Voyage Bubble to land third Jockey Club Cup
Any doubts about Romantic Warrior not being able to return to his glorious best after injury were firmly brushed aside as he crushed Voyage...
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November 23, 2025
Vietnam floods, landslides kill at least 90, US$343 million in damage
Natural disasters have left 279 people dead or missing in Vietnam and caused more than US$2 billion in damage between January and October.
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November 23, 2025
J-Mac’s peach propels Patch to first win in 13 months in Jockey Club Mile
A sublime rails-hugging ride by James McDonald helped Galaxy Patch claim his first victory in 13 months as red-hot favourite My Wish could o...
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November 23, 2025
‘Bigger, stronger, better’ Ka Ying Rising toys with rivals en route to HK Sprint
A “bigger, stronger, better” Ka Ying Rising toyed with his rivals at Sha Tin on Sunday, romping to his 15th consecutive success with victory...
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November 23, 2025
He can’t remember his son’s wedding. The cause? A rare autoimmune disease
Autoimmune encephalitis stole years of father Christy Morrill’s memories and can lead to psychosis. But it is being caught early more often.
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November 23, 2025
‘Blood and lives’: Chinese foreign minister wades into war of words with Japan
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November 23, 2025
Ambani zoo, India cleared of probe curbing endangered animal imports
Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat run by the Ambani family, faced allegations of improper imports of some endangered animals.
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November 23, 2025
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November 23, 2025
Overworked staff angry at China education tycoon’s anniversary letter from Antarctica
Founder of company waxes lyrical about the survival qualities of penguins, sparking sarcastic responses from staff, online observers.
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November 23, 2025
Can apples fight cancer? Only if they partner with gut agent, Chinese team finds
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November 23, 2025
Africa attracts smaller EU nations scrambling for influence
Estonia and Finland are among those seeking to boost their presence on the continent, revamping diplomatic and trade ties over the past five...
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November 23, 2025