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As AI pushes data centres to breaking point, some Chinese chipmakers bet on SiC
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Japan and South Korea scramble fighters after China-Russia bomber patrol
Tokyo says it had tracked two separate flights involving H-6 and Tu-95 bombers some of which passed over the western Pacific.
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Steeper prices ahead after Qatar gas supply cut off, HK Electric tells customers
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Why are Chinese audiences going for Korean musicals rather than Western shows?
Despite an unofficial ban, South Korean musicals are winning over Chinese audiences, aided by strong cultural affinity.
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Half a century after a bruising naval defeat, Pakistan is signalling it can again challenge India on its eastern flank.
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China’s heavy trucks are going electric, and abroad, paving the road to net-zero freight
Analysts say low ownership costs and battery gains are fuelling an export boom to regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa, positioning Chinese firms as main engines.
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Lionel Messi: the living legend
A visual explainer on how the Argentinian footballing maestro became one of the greatest players of his time.
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Why Malaysia’s tourism boom lives and dies on a Chinese app
RedNote has made Malaysia a must-visit for Chinese tourists, but it can dismantle reputations just as fast as it builds them.
28 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Sofa, so good: inside Singapore travel trend swarming China’s furniture capital
Singaporeans flock to Foshan for custom interior furnishings, blending holiday with home design.
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As Beijing raises Shanghai’s offshore yuan profile, where will Hong Kong fit in?
Geopolitical tensions add fuel to long-standing debate about China’s need for multiple offshore yuan centres – a role that suits Shanghai well.
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He’s reviewed over 2,300 varieties of instant noodles. Meet the ‘ramyeon critic’
Pioneering South Korean critic Ji Young-jun reveals why he loves instant noodles and his aim to turn them into a lasting cultural legacy.
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Bangkok votes for governor as Chadchart eyes record term amid urban woes
Chadchart Sittipunt, who is expected to win the race, will inherit a city grappling with pollution and a declining quality of life.
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Loyal police dog moves millions in China waiting for injured handler, refusing food
A video showcasing their emotional bond has garnered over 10 million views and 580,000 likes on mainland social media.
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Iran’s Guards say American bases will ‘experience hell’ amid US offensive
The escalating attacks threaten the fragile truce that had largely ended fighting in the Middle East.
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‘Too late’: why some Malukans say a Dutch apology isn’t enough
Dutch PM Rob Jetten apologises for the mistreatment of first-generation Malukans in Europe, prompting calls for tangible change.
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Law and Crime
Financial products or illicit gambling? Can Hong Kong regulate prediction markets?
Interactive Brokers’ offering in city puts legality of prediction markets in question as regulator stresses case-by-case approach.
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Society
Widen mental health support for city’s youth beyond high-risk cases, adviser urges
Exco’s Dr Lam Ching-choi warns high-risk tags don’t always identify children in need, while tycoon Adrian Cheng says young philanthropists eager to help.
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Hong Kong’s AI push needs a broader vision and more realistic goals
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Huawei and Cambricon tighten grip on China’s AI chip market as Nvidia slips
Huawei and Cambricon are set to dominate China’s AI server market as geopolitics and self-reliance accelerate Nvidia’s retreat.
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AI agents get ‘digital ID cards’ under China’s first connectivity standard
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Spy agency says foreign forces are ‘brainwashing’ people, but critics call lying flat a rational response to a broken system.
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Battery-based grid storage is set for 150 per cent growth in China, as Beijing prioritises energy security and firms eye global markets.
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