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Hong Kong needs a civil service fit for a changed world
Oct 25, 2026
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School bullying cases in Hong Kong rise 32% to nearly 500 a year
Oct 25, 2026
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Singapore embraces AI for cyber defence, with one caveat: breach transparency
Oct 25, 2026
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Obama blasts Trump’s ‘chaos and cruelty’ while campaigning for Democrats
Oct 24, 2026
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China’s next generation of leaders waiting in the wings for more senior roles
Oct 24, 2026
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Trump, a critic of early voting, votes early in Florida
Oct 24, 2026
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How to share AI wealth? Neither the US nor Asia has the answer
Oct 24, 2026
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Musk admits he throttled Ukraine’s Starlink speeds, as access is restored
Oct 24, 2026
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German man detained after fire wrecks Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat
Oct 24, 2026
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Man arrested over suspected rat poison in stray cat food at Kowloon park
Oct 24, 2026
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Saudi strikes kill 11 in Yemen as Houthi missiles target Saudi cities
Oct 24, 2026
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2 projector stands removed from controversial Peak lighting project after outcry
Oct 24, 2026
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China’s J-20 stealth jet designers plan to put powerful radar into aircraft wing
Oct 24, 2026
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Leading Chinese economic commentator Ren Zeping’s social media account restricted
Oct 24, 2026
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How Operation Santa Claus grew from Christmas donations to ‘engine’ of change
Oct 24, 2026
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Small clashes erupt at Paris protests, as police remain on high alert
Oct 24, 2026
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Chasing Gothic Lolita demand, Japanese businesses expand to Europe
Oct 24, 2026
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Halloween comes early to Hong Kong as festivities draw crowds, lift bar business
Oct 24, 2026
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Ukraine’s Starlink woes should be a wake-up call for Taiwan, analysts say
Oct 24, 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pays unexpected visit to Chinese border city of Dandong
Oct 24, 2026
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Indonesia cuts gas to Singapore amid Borneo, Sumatra wildfire haze
Oct 24, 2026
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Is Washington misreading Beijing? Decline in US visits to China sparks concern
Oct 24, 2026
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China study suggests animal sacrifice may have been part of ancient Sanxingdui rituals
Oct 24, 2026
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‘Systematically dismantled’: Hegseth’s new offensive against China’s Confucius Institutes
Oct 24, 2026
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33 held in crackdown on credit card theft ring targeting Hongkongers in Shenzhen
Oct 24, 2026
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Thousands evacuated and flights grounded as Typhoon Champi hits eastern China
Oct 24, 2026
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Populist Czech government pushes through media funding changes
Oct 24, 2026
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Seoul’s useless placation is a warning for all US trade partners
Oct 24, 2026
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Chinese students in Paris hunker down as city braces for more mass protests
Oct 24, 2026
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4 pilots killed in mid-air collision of Philippine military planes
Oct 24, 2026
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Hong Kong urged to revive growth, drive reforms with government’s ‘visible hand’
Oct 24, 2026
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Israel launches major operation in West Bank after soldiers killed
Oct 24, 2026
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Abby Choi trial so far: ex-father-in-law lied to rent village flat, bought mincer
Oct 24, 2026
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How competition between Chinese and Indian firms could reshape African drug markets
Oct 24, 2026
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16,000 sign up for exam to drive taxis or ride-hailing cars in Hong Kong
Oct 24, 2026
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In besieged Yemeni city, drinking water supplies hit crisis levels
Oct 24, 2026
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Hong Kong customs seizes 600 million illicit cigarettes in first 9 months of 2026
Oct 24, 2026
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Kim Jong-un urges North Korean military to become ‘strongest armed forces in the world’
Oct 24, 2026
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Israeli election campaign turns ugly with jibes, attacks against candidates
Oct 24, 2026
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Overseas Filipinos feel heartache over missing parcels for loved ones, demand answers
Oct 24, 2026
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Crypto platform on alert lists opens Hong Kong office, prompting calls for scrutiny
Oct 24, 2026
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China carries out in-depth investigation of Turkey’s largest rare earth deposit
Oct 24, 2026
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Some Parisians buy pepper spray, tear gas for self-defence during protests
Oct 24, 2026
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Revised law to maintain Japan’s imperial family size takes effect
Oct 24, 2026
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French cooking schools fuel fine-dining dreams of India’s young chefs
Oct 24, 2026
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Pet custody disputes draw increasing attention in China, where pets are treated as property
Oct 24, 2026
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Danger, death and devotion: Japan’s festivals face crisis after fatal accidents
Oct 24, 2026
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Why Hong Kong should rethink premiums for private recreation clubs
Oct 24, 2026
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Hong Kong private secondary sector expands as local universities’ reputation grows
Oct 24, 2026
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China’s AI compute surge heavily reliant on US chips, offshore cloud access: report
Oct 24, 2026
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