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Is the yen carry trade starting to unravel as Japan’s currency strengthens?
The trade relies on borrowing cheap yen to invest in higher-returning assets overseas, but analysts say the strategy faces mounting pressure.
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Politics
US wants Taiwan to ‘serve as cannon fodder’ against mainland China: state media
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Society
Hong Kong is lagging in the AI race – can it raise its game, and how?
2 hours ago
Politics
China targets ‘toxic’ traffic as viral sensations upend daily life and services
From content creators to organised fan groups, state media and local authorities urge greater awareness of boundaries and restraint.
2 hours ago
Diplomacy
Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc marks 20th anniversary
The grouping has emerged as a strong champion of the Global South, but analysts warned that major challenges still lie ahead.
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China Business
Taobao’s ‘ugly’ products turn humour and individuality into a booming business
Items that might have once been seen as unmarketable are going viral online as shoppers embrace quirkiness and novelty over conventional aesthetics.
5 hours ago
Tech Trends
Nvidia says AGI is here. How are China’s top AI labs catching up?
A primer on what AGI means, where top Chinese AI developers stand, and how Chinese policymakers view the technology.
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AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit
Chinese side is said to view US requests as limiting both harmful outcomes from AI and Beijing’s ability to develop its own capabilities.
12 Sep 2026 - 7:06AM
Economics
Philippines bets big on rail, but can it fix a broken transport network?
A US$4.8 billion transport budget will not end Manila’s gridlock unless bus and jeepney services also improve, analysts say.
4 hours ago
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Hong Kong Economy
Unvaccinated children, elderly face much higher risk of major flu complications
Hong Kong director of health cites data showing unvaccinated children and elderly are four to five times more vulnerable than vaccinated individuals.
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Europe
Ireland deploys snipers and 4,000 police for Trump visit
Thousands prepare to protest in Dublin as US president holds brief talks before heading to his coastal golf resort.
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Health & Environment
When Indonesia burns, these women run towards the fire
Meet the all-female volunteer brigade risking their lungs and lives to fight Indonesia’s devastating wildfires.
55 minutes ago
Fashion & Beauty
Hong Kong as Asia’s next fashion hub? Fashion Fest could help make it happen
Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026 highlights local talent as well as the challenges they face as the city seeks to cement its place in fashion.
1 hour ago
US
Chinese AI firms shunned US delegation over sanctions fears, commission says
Members stress value of Washington-Beijing dialogue as both sides prepare for dedicated talks on AI governance.
12 Sep 2026 - 7:16AM
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Health & Environment
Up in smoke: why Southeast Asia failed to halt the haze
Asean was going to eliminate transboundary haze by 2020. What happened?
4 hours ago
Exclusive
Senior official asked to resign over defective lifts at Queen Mary Hospital
Chief project manager at the Architectural Services Department left her post last month, sources say.
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SERIES: Female icons in Chinese history
Famous Chinese women in folklore, from Mulan to a dynasty-toppling consort
These women have inspired countless poems, books, movies and TV shows over the centuries, but what are their stories and why do they endure?
12 Sep 2026 - 7:15AM
United States & Canada
US declares end to lettuce parasite outbreak that killed 2
Nearly 13,000 people fell ill across 21 states in the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak.
4 hours ago
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Study reveals link between Tibetan Plateau heat and record rain in California
The discovery could transform winter forecasting and explains why severe floods hit the US west coast when dry weather was expected.
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Opinion
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Tung Chee-hwa had a clear vision for Hong Kong
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Wee Kek Koon
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Amid ‘Lake America’ stink, the Chinese emperor whose renaming campaign backfired
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Brics summit could emerge as milestone in bloc’s unity
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Why China is steering clear of the US’ ‘exorbitant privilege’ model
11 Sep 2026 - 9:30AM
Michael Han
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Beijing can rewrite China’s property rules, but it can’t undo the damage
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