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March 3, 2026
Will users stick around after China’s US$1 billion AI marketing battle?
Vouchers, red packets and sponsorships drove a surge in AI users over Chinese New Year, but now the tech giants face a retention test.
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March 3, 2026
Will Iran feature in foreign policy talks at China’s ‘two sessions’?
The focus is on economics and the five-year plan but the turmoil could prompt a rethink in some areas, analysts say.
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March 3, 2026
China and France agree to help de-escalate US-Israeli conflict with Iran
The world must not return to the law of the jungle, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang tells France’s Jean-Noel Barrot.
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March 3, 2026
Chinese AI drug researcher XtalPi expects to turn first annual profit
Shenzhen-based company projects net profit of at least US$14.5 million in 2025 on narrowing losses in core businesses, investment gains.
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March 3, 2026
Opinion | US war on Iran isn’t likely to go as planned
Unlike at least one war game simulation rehearsed by the US military, Trump’s attack won’t lead to a reset, at least not on American terms.
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March 3, 2026
Review | Chaotic, electrifying: Sebastian Kaiser’s The Drunkard is fiercely alive
Cross-cultural and gender-blind, Sebastian Kaiser’s stage adaptation of Liu Yichang’s 1962 novel stays true to its rebellious spirit.
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March 3, 2026
As US-Iran war threatens oil supplies, will China speed up its green transition?
Beijing is still dependent on fossil fuels but Washington’s recent interventions may prompt officials to fast-track shift, analysts say.
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March 3, 2026
From ‘flat-out terrible’ to LIV Golf champion, Kim says his best is yet to come
The American’s win in Adelaide last month was his first for 16 years, he heads into Hong Kong with an unfamiliar feeling but no expectations...
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March 3, 2026
Hong Kong convention centre to host more medical, tech, finance, education events
Events linked to these four sectors will account for 43 per cent of activities held this year, venue’s managing director says.
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March 3, 2026
Villagers’ ‘swift action’ stops runaway train in Malaysia’s Sabah
The train had suffered a brake failure during a morning commute in southwest Sabah, prompting calls from officials for a full investigation.
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March 3, 2026
Review | Ultimate Revenge: Hong Kong crime thriller is all brawn and no brains
Loud, action-packed and completely chaotic, Terry Ng’s Ultimate Revenge is packed with thrills but fails to deliver on plot.
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March 3, 2026
Women’s Asian Cup: China sweep aside Bangladesh in winning start to title defence
Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui strikes enough to see off tournament debutants. North Korea beat Uzbekistan in early game.
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March 3, 2026
‘Too high a cost’: why some Singaporeans are forgoing parenthood
As the city state battles a record low fertility rate, analysts say deeper anxieties and rising opportunity costs continue to shape decision...
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March 3, 2026
US patrol flights over South China Sea drop 30% as focus shifts to Middle East
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March 3, 2026
Will Apple’s low-cost iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s smartphone market?
Presales for the new entry-level iPhone start on Wednesday, with a wide release set for March 11.
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March 3, 2026
Flashback: Susie Bubble remembers her fave fashion looks
The London-based fashion blogger-turned-journalist contributes to The Business of Fashion and more, and loves donning Dior, Prada, Celine an...
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March 3, 2026
Hong Kong logs warmest winter on record, averaging 2 degrees Celsius above normal
Average temperature reached 19.3 degrees Celsius, with the Observatory attributing the warmth to a weaker-than-usual northeast monsoon.
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March 3, 2026
South Korea to finally get fully functioning Google Maps
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March 3, 2026
How do US-Israeli strikes on Iran impact oil and gas supplies?
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March 3, 2026
HSBC chairman floats ‘IPO connect’ for Hong Kong, Shenzhen listings
Modelled on Stock Connect, the proposal would give investors in the Greater Bay Area cross-border access to new share listings.
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March 3, 2026
From Heated Rivalry to Two Strangers, how romcoms are taking over TV and theatre
A clutch of new romantic comedies are warming hearts this winter across various media. But why are they proving so popular?
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March 3, 2026
Google finally allowed to export South Korea map data
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March 3, 2026
Meet Jim Carrey’s partner Min Ah, who he mentioned at the 51st César Awards
While The Mask star’s appearance sparked cosmetic surgery rumours, it was also the first time he publicly gave his partner a shout-out.
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March 3, 2026
Trump’s tariff wars reshaped US-China trade – at what cost to American firms?
US exporters lost tens of billions of US dollars in sales to China in 2025, economist says.
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March 3, 2026
Who was Ethel Kennedy – and was she really mean to Carolyn Bessette?
The Kennedy family matriarch and RFK’s widow, who raised 11 children, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her...
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March 3, 2026
China youth share struggles instead of flaunting wealth, embrace ‘comparing misery’
The ‘reverse comparison’ trend is emerging as young people feel immense pressure, seek to move away from consumerism, says expert.
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March 3, 2026
What Hong Kong travellers stuck in the Middle East need to do as war spirals
At least 432 residents are stranded in region as dozens of flights between city and Middle East are disrupted by conflict.
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March 3, 2026
‘Nothing to them’: Indonesia’s US-Iran peace broker bid faces long odds
Indonesia’s president offered to fly to Tehran in person, but critics say joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ cost Jakarta its neutrality.
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March 3, 2026
Ex-Apple Daily executive first to appeal sentence in landmark Hong Kong trial
Fung Wai-kong, former managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, filed appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday.
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March 3, 2026
Nepal to choose new government following Gen Z protests
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March 3, 2026
China team mulls hitting typhoons with an energy beam from space
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March 3, 2026
Opinion | How the US ceded the robotics economy to China
Chinese gains in robotics show that nations wishing to compete must go beyond financial engineering to master their physical realities.
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March 3, 2026
Xiaomi tests humanoid robots as firm plans to deploy ‘large number’ in 5 years
Xiaomi robots operated autonomously for three continuous hours, successfully completing assembly tasks without human intervention.
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March 3, 2026
Gripping samurai exhibition explores Japan’s warrior class, cuts through myths
From armour to art, ‘Samurai’ at the British Museum traces the Japanese elite class’ evolution and cultural impact, from anime to Star Wars.
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March 3, 2026
Trump says Iran operation to last up to 5 weeks
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March 3, 2026
Gulf states take the fight to Iran as missiles target oil, gas and trade
The UAE, Qatar and others had a plan for staying out of a US-Iran war. It relied on the assumption that Iran would leave them out of it too.
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March 3, 2026
More than 1,000 personnel, volunteers stage emergency drill at Hong Kong airport
Large-scale exercise simulates power bank fire on plane and landing gear failure, triggering coordinated emergency response across departmen...
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March 3, 2026
What’s behind China’s careful response to its ally Iran after US-Israel strikes?
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March 3, 2026
Malaysian student charged with desecrating Koran in viral video
The viral post showing a man stepping on the Koran and mocking the Prophet Mohammed has triggered 82 police reports and a national outcry.
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March 3, 2026
What do Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars’ The Mandalorian have in common?
Both use Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, which is expanding beyond video games into TV, film, architectural projects and even car navigation.
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March 3, 2026
Malaysian, Filipino killed in helicopter crash southeast of Manila
The Bell 505 helicopter was en route to Quezon when it crashed in a grassy area in Pililla town at about 7.30am.
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March 3, 2026
Starry Lee to propose boosting Hong Kong’s role as yuan hub at ‘two sessions’
City’s sole delegate to National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee also calls for bigger bond market amid ongoing conflict in Middl...
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March 3, 2026
Mentally ill Hongkonger admits killing mother he mistook for ‘monster lizard’
Man has been under mental healthcare since 2015 for schizophrenia symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions, court told.
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March 3, 2026
Hong Kong’s women withdraw from Dubai football event, will head home soon
Pink Ladies Cup began last week and city’s women had been due to face Tanzania on Wednesday and Russia two days later.
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March 3, 2026
David Hayes and Keith Yeung continue strong partnership at Happy Valley with Withallmyfaith
The David Hayes and Keith Yeung Ming-lun partnership will look to continue their recent success at Happy Valley on Wednesday night when With...
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March 3, 2026
Iran vows to defend itself ‘decisively’
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March 3, 2026
Thailand seeks to arrest South African couple in US$30 million fraud case
Ben Smith and his wife reportedly tricked their victim into investing millions in stocks, real estate, a private jet and energy businesses.
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March 3, 2026
Europe counts the cost as Iran war disrupts energy shipments
Analysts urge EU to accelerate green energy transition and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.
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March 3, 2026
Allies of Philippines’ Duterte step up online attacks as drug war trial looms
The efforts have focused on undermining the ICC itself, targeting victims and witnesses and normalising mockery of the dead.
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March 3, 2026