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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.
South China Morning Post
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
How Indonesian fintech firm is bridging funding gaps for women entrepreneurs
Amartha leverages technology to provide loans to women running small businesses in remote areas, but challenges such as lack of digital lite...
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June 11, 2025
Hong Kong court jails couple for life over abuse, murder of newborn son
Judge calls treatment of seven-week-old Iyman Hossain by parents Imran Hossain and Farzana Akter ‘completely disgraceful’.
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June 11, 2025
Japan’s hidden dark side: rising female drinkers and the battle to stay sober
Facing stigma in a male-dominated culture, many women are turning to support groups that offer a safe space for recovery and address their u...
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June 11, 2025
Restaurant chain in Thailand in hot soup over buffet shortage complaints
MK Restaurants’ US$9.17 buffet promotion drew long wait times and led to food shortages, prompting the chain to apologise to its customers.
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June 11, 2025
China plans to turn Shenzhen into AI and aviation hub amid US sanctions
Beijing is deepening reforms to accelerate the development of emerging industries in the Chinese tech hub, which faces a barrage of US trade...
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June 11, 2025
Chinese man, 35, refuses to work or get married, lives in a cave for 4 years
Former ride-hailing driver lives a hermit-like existence in ‘black hole’, says marriage is a ‘waste of time and money’.
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June 11, 2025
BYD and other mainland carmakers pledge to speed up payments to suppliers
The 14 carmakers say the move came as a result of regulatory guidance on the sustainable development of China’s auto sector.
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June 11, 2025
US-China agree ‘in principle to a framework’
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June 11, 2025
Game on for Hong Kong economy as Kai Tak Stadium proves to be a roaring success
First international football match at stadium provides ‘shot of confidence’ for potential growth, but must be capitalised on, analysts urge.
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June 11, 2025
Record prices at auction for Hong Kong-designed Labubu figurines
48 lots fetched more than US$500,000, with one selling for US$139,000, at an auction in Beijing, reflecting the soft toys’ rising popularity...
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June 11, 2025
After Hong Kong footballers send Kai Tak fans home happy, boss targets Asian Cup
Team’s first match in new stadium ‘will be talked about for years’, Ashley Westwood says as he eyes 2027 finals in Saudi Arabia.
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June 11, 2025
‘We’re scared’: LA Korean economy on the line as raids rattle traders
Raids in the city’s Fashion District disrupt Korean-owned businesses, threatening economic collapse amid worker shortages and rallies.
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June 11, 2025
GoPro rival Insta360 eyes global expansion after strong Shanghai IPO
After the Star Market’s biggest debut in a year and a half, co-founder Max Richter touted the company’s commitment to global markets amid tr...
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June 11, 2025
Taiwanese YouTuber Gym Boss live-streams unfiltered look at mainland China
The outspoken influencer is in Shanghai to ‘verify the truth’ about entrenched DPP narratives and sharing his findings with millions.
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June 11, 2025
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for June 13-15
Celebrate Father’s Day with your meat-loving dad at Morton’s, or head to Rosewood for Spanish specials and Tai Kwun for spice-driven dishes.
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June 11, 2025
All about Hong Kong typhoon shelter crab, its origins and where to eat it
Veteran Hong Kong chef shares how to enjoy the fried seafood dish as we look at its origin in floating villages and 5 restaurants serving it...
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June 11, 2025
‘Gunpowder’ price wars, Japan’s US$7,000 single-seat car: 7 EV reads
From Xiaomi’s electric car unit’s potential profit to fears of an Evergrande-style collapse, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
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June 11, 2025