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Why KMT leader’s planned Beijing visit is under scrutiny in Taiwan
Meeting with Xi Jinping is expected on six-day trip, eliciting consternation from not only the island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
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Chinese snooker star Zhao hopes to take winning run into World Championship
A win for 29-year-old, who made Players Series history on Sunday, would see him become the first player to defend his title at the Crucible.
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Racing
Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double
South African handler helps Group Three winner break long drought as Australian trainer experiences roller coaster day.
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Racing
Yuen draws high praise from Whyte after first Sha Tin turf winner
Local jockey’s dream first week in Hong Kong continues with victory aboard Fast Responder on Monday.
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In closing airspace to US, Europe opens an existential debate over Nato
Growing European defiance to US demands raises a critical question: is Nato a club of equals or a mechanism for enforcing one nation’s agenda?
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People
Singapore’s Shanmugam slams ‘hypocrisy’ over deported blogger Amos Yee
The minister says Yee’s case shows how foreign media and rights advocates have mistaken an offensive repeat offender for a free-speech icon.
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Racing
Bold decision pays off as Sweynesse steps out of the shadows for Group Two win
Manfred Man’s stable star secures his first win in two years with Chairman’s Trophy win at Sha Tin.
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Small hobby businesses hit by rising costs from Iran war
Thai figurine studio founder calls for an urgent lifeline to help small businesses stay afloat.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong restaurant revenues drop over Easter as departures outnumber arrivals
Estimated 6 to 7 per cent year-on-year dip in catering sector business over long weekend amid exodus of locals, F&B trade representative says.
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South Asia
Bangladesh targets 1 million children for vaccination as measles spreads
Health ministry figures show 17 confirmed deaths, 113 suspected deaths and over 7,500 suspected infections nationwide.
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Economics
Oil smugglers in Thailand worsen supply crisis as Anutin warns of tough times
Police are investigating alleged oil hoarding in southern Thailand and reselling to nearby countries, citing ‘abnormal’ vessel movements.
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Entertainment
How Generation Alpha could save Hollywood as PG-rated films lead the way
As PG-rated films outperform other ratings at the US box office, studios are looking to cash in on a growing love of family-friendly films.
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Racing
Ka Ying Rising at peak of his powers as super sprinter obliterates track record
Zac Purton and the world’s best sprinter annihilate competition in Group Two Sprint Cup.
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Russia & Central Asia
Floods kill 3 in Russia, thousands evacuated after dam wall breaks
Footage showed entire buildings sinking beneath the water amid heavy rain that has continued for days.
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Business
Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with price increases after sell-outs
‘This is a classic recovery-phase strategy: testing price elasticity without undermining the building momentum,’ an analyst says.
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Military
As Trump hails airman rescue in Iran, Chinese experts count US wins and losses
Former PLA personnel say Iranian success in shooting down military aircraft boosts morale and shows it remains a threat to US and Israel.
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Transport
Tuen Mun bus operator cuts services amid soaring fuel prices, warns of closure
ABC Touring Car Company says rising oil prices mean “every service is like pouring money into the sea”.
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East Asia
South Korea aims to send ships to Saudi port for oil to bypass Hormuz
Special envoys will also sail to Oman and Algeria to try to secure oil via other routes, said lawmaker Ahn Do-geol.
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Gender & Diversity
Top China university apologises for mini-film about career man, family-focused woman
Gender bias fury as film shows esports excelling male maturing into a programmer while woman star becomes a mother.
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Society
Anxious days, sleepless nights for young Iranians in Hong Kong as war rages on
Peace of mind is elusive for young Iranians, who wait helplessly for news of loved ones and fight disinformation amid flood of contradictory reports.
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Basketball
Chinese basketballer Guo Ailun reportedly lost 10 million yuan in investing scam
Guo and his family are allegedly victims of large-scale fraud perpetrated by a close friend, a mainland sports media outlet reports.
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Cambodia honours legendary demining rat Magawa
Monument marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Cambodia’s 2030 mine-free goal.
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Arts
‘A system of slavery’: ex-geisha apprentice on the dark side of the tradition
Kiyoha Kiritaka says she left Kyoto’s geisha world after experiencing sexual harassment, physical and verbal abuse, and more.
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Economics
Can palm biodiesel be Malaysia’s quick fix for soaring fuel prices?
Infrastructure costs, supply chains and industry readiness could pose problems for wider adoption of biodiesel blends, analysts say.
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Society
Hong Kong doctor who posted resuscitation photo exits Hospital Authority
Kowloon West Cluster of Hospital Authority confirms doctor’s departure but does not say whether he had resigned or been dismissed.
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Quirks of Asia’s energy markets work to the benefit of data centres
Asia’s unique energy markets, power sourcing strategies and vast digital infrastructure requirements underpin the sector’s resilience.
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Middle East
Iran and US receive draft proposal for 45-day ceasefire as attacks continue
Mediators propose plan to end war as US deadline looms, Israel hits petrochemical plant and Iran pushes back on pressure to reopen Strait.
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Politics
‘Remorseless’ Yoon slammed for invoking Jesus in a note from South Korean prison
The ex-president may be a liability to his former People Power Party ahead of local elections on June 3 amid falling approval ratings.
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China Business
More foreign marques face a do-or-die moment as Chinese buyers shun petrol cars
Following Skoda’s exit from China, other carmakers with falling sales are also likely to close shop this year, analysts say.
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Tech Trends
Chinese AI rivals clash over Anthropic’s OpenClaw exit amid global token crunch
Chinese companies are competing to offer the cheapest alternatives to premium US services from the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic.
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