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June 11, 2025
Jetstar Asia’s exit signals turbulent times for low-cost airlines
The low-cost arm of Australian airline Qantas says it will shut down next month due to rising operating costs and competition.
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June 11, 2025
China football boss says men’s national team is ‘fourth rate and we never learn’
Chinese Football Association president Song Kai delivers withering attack on state of game during interview with state media.
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June 11, 2025
Ukraine receives more than 1,200 fallen soldiers’ bodies from Russia
The soldiers died in battles across Kursk and several Ukrainian regions, according to an organisation involved in retrieving military casual...
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June 11, 2025
Debt crunch at NWD stokes downside risk in Hong Kong home prices, S&P says
Decision to defer coupon payments on four series of perpetual bonds threatens a bigger drop in home prices, rating firm says.
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June 11, 2025
China grants export permits to rare earth giant for US, Europe shipments
The announcement came as trade talks wrapped up in London, with critical minerals high on agenda.
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June 11, 2025
India’s Adani visits China in strategic push for renewables amid US legal woes
The visit to a solar module manufacturer highlights Adani’s efforts to sustain momentum in renewable energy despite increased international...
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong Red Cross tightens blood donor rules for recent inmates
Anyone who has been locked up for 72 hours or more in past 12 months cannot donate blood for a year, as organisation cites risks of infectio...
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June 11, 2025
Japan eyes 80% cut in 298,000 death toll for potential Nankai monster quake
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong should play all future matches at Kai Tak, goalscorer Pereira says
After 42,000 watch team’s debut at new venue, Stefan Pereira argues Hong Kong will ‘win games here if we have these people supporting us’.
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June 11, 2025
DJI launches US$10,000 enterprise drone that can avoid power lines at night
The new Matrice 400 offers a 59-minute flight time, a payload capacity of up to 6kg and a powerful obstacle-sensing system.
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June 11, 2025
China ‘respects Panama Canal neutrality’ as CK Hutchison ports deal looms
Beijing adamant it opposes ‘economic coercion, domineering and bullying’ as head of canal authority warns sale may jeopardise impartiality.
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June 11, 2025
Venerable Venice hotel where Angelina Jolie stayed unveils makeover
Led by architect Peter Marino, renovation of the Hotel Cipriani in Venice has seen 13 rooms redesigned and the lobby ceiling height doubled.
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June 11, 2025
US cities brace for more protests as military mobilises in Los Angeles
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June 11, 2025
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor jumps into Hong Kong market
Beachhead in city will reach global consumers and help international investors better understand the company, founder and CEO says.
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June 11, 2025
Profile | Chef behind Asia’s only Michelin-star vegan restaurant on his big gamble
‘People tried to talk me out of it,’ says Sung Si-woo of Légume. Now his Seoul restaurant is finding fans with all kinds of dietary needs.
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June 11, 2025
‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official
Tourism minister Rosanna Law also says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.
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June 11, 2025
China’s military says Japan ‘breaching pacifist constitution’ with missile tests
Official PLA newspaper attacks Tokyo’s increased ability to strike long-range targets and its ‘beggar-thy-neighbour’ approach to security.
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June 11, 2025
iFlytek says using local chips in AI models extends development time by 3 months
Liu’s comments show how some Chinese tech companies are determined to improve their AI capabilities without access to Nvidia chips.
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June 11, 2025
Ocean’s 8: the season’s hottest swimwear styles
Sydney-based designer Christopher Esber’s designs have been seen on ‘It’ girls Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa, while Dsquared2’s new collection...
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June 11, 2025
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for June 13-15
This weekend, experience a six-hands guest shift at the St Regis, try creative cocktails at Hong Kong’s new Ginza-style bar, and explore nat...
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June 11, 2025
Malaysian ‘superdad’ keeps promise to late wife, resigns from job to raise 3 kids
Before Abdullah’s wife died, she taught him vital skills – cooking, changing diapers, trimming nails, and keeping the home organised.
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union
Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.
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June 11, 2025
Indonesia’s green groups welcome move to axe mining permits in Raja Ampat
Prabowo cancels four mining permits in Raja Ampat, but concerns remain over nickel exploitation on Gag Island and other small islands in Ind...
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June 11, 2025
‘Went too far’: Musk regrets some Trump criticisms
Trump said his relationship with Musk was over after a social media dispute, where Musk called the president’s tax and spending bill a ‘disg...
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June 11, 2025
From AI to chips: China courts private tech firms to help drive next 5-year plan
Businesses in emerging sectors tapped to help shape innovation-led 2026-2030 strategy, analysts say.
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June 11, 2025
Domestic helper’s new passion for swimming helps her ‘forget’ cancer diagnosis
Cocoy Sabareza from the Philippines learned to swim only four years ago, but competitions in the city inspire her.
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June 11, 2025
US$900 million seized as China helps Malaysia dismantle Tedy Teow’s scam empire
MBI Group’s Malaysian founder has been called ‘Jho Lo 2’ because of the sheer scale of his operation.
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June 11, 2025
Malaysia revokes bus owner’s permit after deadly crash
Fifteen people were killed in a predawn crash on Monday between a car and a university bus along Malaysia’s notoriously dangerous East-West...
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June 11, 2025
China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs
The reversal of the usual A + H approach could help firms expand in the Greater Bay Area and encourage more Hong Kong IPOs, analysts say.
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June 11, 2025
Ignoring signs of a mini stroke means trouble later on, doctors say
Doing nothing if you have a mini stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) puts you at risk of a bigger one later on, and of having dementia...
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June 11, 2025
Protests to parades: Trump in a military mindset as troops hit US streets
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong environment chief rejects relaxed quarantine rules for imported pets
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin rules out altering quarantine arrangements, including at home, citing increased rabies risk.
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June 11, 2025
3 ultimate travel organisers: space-saving packing cubes
Go for gold with Tumi’s anniversary model, plump for pink with Rimowa or go for Hindmarch’s classic and practical black with gold detailing.
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June 11, 2025
LA protests spread to other major US cities
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong shouldn’t let lack of space hold up Guangdong driver scheme: minister
Mable Chan says plan to allow Guangdong residents to drive to city will have strict controls, as lawmakers raise concerns over parking capac...
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June 11, 2025
Beijing slams Washington for supporting jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong
US Department of State earlier condemned levelling of fresh charge against activist for allegedly conspiring to collude with foreign forces.
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June 11, 2025
South Korea silences propaganda loudspeakers in bid to ‘restore trust’ with North
The South resumed loudspeaker broadcasts in June 2024 after a pause, responding to North Korea’s trash-laden balloon campaign.
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June 11, 2025
Is acceptance by India’s Modi to attend G7 summit in Canada a ‘Pyrrhic victory’?
The belated invitation by Canada has sparked a debate on whether ties between New Delhi and Ottawa are on the mend.
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June 11, 2025
Opinion | How China’s EV titans can end the industry’s forever price war
Industry consolidation would not only end an unsustainable race to the bottom but also help Beijing’s broader economic agenda.
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June 11, 2025
Review | Behind the Shadows: Louis Koo plays detective in Malaysia-set thriller
The story of the hunt for a serial killer whose most riveting aspect is the marital woes of a detective (Louis Koo), this film misses a beat...
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June 11, 2025
Tired of stairs, Chinese man builds DIY lift but is later forced to remove it
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong’s top court dismisses domestic helper’s forced labour challenge
Court of Final Appeal rules that absence of dedicated legislation did not impede the ‘practical and effective’ protection of her rights.
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong student spared jail for faking exam results via beauty app Meitu
Acting principal magistrate highlights gravity of offence, but notes defendant is still relatively young and has reflected on her mistake.
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June 11, 2025
Exclusive | China working to add C919 certification to agenda for July EU summit
To speed up EU certification of its home-grown narrowbody jet, Beijing is pushing for the topic to be broached at a meeting with bloc leader...
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong rugby coach overhauls squad in World Cup qualifying push
Andrew Douglas said squad selection for first Asia Rugby Championship game in Dubai this weekend most ‘challenging’ yet.
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June 11, 2025
How Hong Kong’s pilot disease scheme can help save HK$2.7 billion in expenses
Health Bureau says if 200,000 people join scheme, 9,000 cardiovascular diseases and 11,000 deaths could be prevented, leading to medical cos...
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June 11, 2025
London museum where you can touch ‘5,000 years of creativity’
From ancient Egyptian shoes to a curtain Picasso designed, London’s V&A East Storehouse offers ‘close interactions’ with 250,000 objects.
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June 11, 2025
China and Japan must beat mutual hostility while also handling tariffs: envoy
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June 11, 2025
Japan’s Osaka Expo water shows suspended as Legionella levels top safety limit
Resumption of the shows will depend on the results of stepped-up sanitisation measures, including pipe cleaning and chemical disinfection.
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June 11, 2025