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China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms
China ranked 19th in the latest Elite Quality Index, which assesses whether national elites create sustainable value for their countries.
15 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM
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Robotics
Unitree’s H1 robot wins 1,500 metre race as China hosts world’s first humanoid games
15 Aug 2025 - 8:00PM
India
Is climate change turning India’s Himalayas into a disaster zone?
15 Aug 2025 - 7:46PM
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5 black rainstorms expose Hong Kong’s weak, outdated climate strategy: experts
‘The worst is yet to come’: climate scientist and Greenpeace urge government to review effects of extreme weather and re-evaluate policies.
15 Aug 2025 - 7:45PM
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Hong Kong builders rush to sell 200 flats amid rate-cut optimism
After more than two years of new flats selling for less than second-hand units, the price gap has started to narrow, analyst says.
15 Aug 2025 - 7:46PM
Concert tickets, electronics among top items used in Hong Kong scams: Carousell
Online marketplace says it has rolled out measures to protect users by using AI to detect fraudsters and two-factor authentication for messaging.
15 Aug 2025 - 6:06PM
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China’s economy shows signs of strain as retail sales, output lose momentum
Retail sales, industrial output fell short of expectations in July as several headwinds appeared to reduce consumer and investor confidence.
15 Aug 2025 - 11:23AM
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China debuts first e-beam lithography tool for commercial use in chip milestone
Beijing’s efforts to build its own chipmaking tools may be paying off as global competition in the sector heats up.
14 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM
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Insta360’s Antigravity unveils 8K full-degree drone, challenging DJI
Weighing 249 grams, the A1 drone is set to hit global markets in January.
14 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM
Beijing E-Town Semiconductor sues Applied Materials over tech infringement
The Chinese chip equipment maker is seeking US$14 million as compensation from its US competitor.
14 Aug 2025 - 8:00PM
Tycoon Li Shufu’s Geely Auto posts first-half profit drop, but beats estimates
The company reported a net profit of 9.3 billion yuan (US$1.3 billion), down 14 per cent from 10.8 billion yuan a year earlier.
14 Aug 2025 - 10:02PM
‘Prison without bars’: North Koreans endure slave-like work conditions in Russia
Defectors describe working 18-hour days for almost no pay in bug-infested containers, all while facing constant threats of violence.
14 Aug 2025 - 4:05PM
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Could plant-based egg be answer to UK’s allergy and sustainability concerns?
Just Egg’s vegan egg has just launched in the UK, one of the world’s most allergic countries, where one in 20 people develop an egg allergy.
14 Aug 2025 - 12:15PM
Chinese mega dam stops using Western industrial chips over security concerns
Shift from Siemens and Schneider reflects concerns over industrial control system vulnerabilities, including computer worms like Stuxnet.
14 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Style Edit: Rolex SailGP Championship prizes sustainability as well as speed
F50 foiling catamarans reaching 100km/h compete in the international series but teams also have to commit to environmental responsibility.
14 Aug 2025 - 9:59AM
‘It takes time’: China’s shipping edge likely safe from South Korean investments
New ventures in Vietnam and the Philippines may ease domestic constraints but unlikely to challenge Chinese dominance, analysts say.
14 Aug 2025 - 7:00AM
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Europe wildfires kill at least 3 and displace thousands amid heatwave
Firefighting resources are stretched thin in many countries after weeks of temperature spikes across the Mediterranean region.
14 Aug 2025 - 6:13AM
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Sino Land wins Tuen Mun land tender with HK$1 billion bid as market improves
The transaction marks the Hong Kong government’s first residential plot sale this financial year.
13 Aug 2025 - 8:36PM
Unitree founder: lack of advanced AI deters mass adoption of robots
In an interview with the People’s Daily, Wang Xingxing predicts that significant progress in the sector will arrive in three to five years.
13 Aug 2025 - 7:00PM
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New accounting rules to force firms to show climate impact on bottom line
IASB to release a finalised set of examples by October to show companies how to disclose the impact of climate change in their accounting.
13 Aug 2025 - 2:41PM
Chinese PE fund bets big on AI as it sees tech shaping the future
Founder Sean Xiang Yuqiu says the fund will invest US$500 million in the AI and robotics sectors over the next three years.
13 Aug 2025 - 7:30AM
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‘Far from a walk in the park’: what’s next after another US-China tariff truce?
Analysts say ‘piecemeal’ trade agreements could precede Trump-Xi meeting, but China will not be pressured into a one-sided agreement.
13 Aug 2025 - 5:25AM
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Europe’s ‘out of control’ wildfires hit tourism spots, forests
Europe battles record wildfires as a heatwave scorches Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey, threatening towns, tourism, and ecosystems.
12 Aug 2025 - 9:03PM
Micron starts lay-offs in China as US memory chipmaker exits mobile NAND market
The affected mainland Micron units include research and development, testing and support facilities, according to Chinese media reports.
13 Aug 2025 - 8:58PM
China launches anti-dumping investigation into imports of Canadian pea starch
The latest tit-for-tat trade move comes after Canada imposed tariffs targeting Chinese steel last month.
12 Aug 2025 - 8:30PM
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China’s first-half semiconductor investment shifts to equipment: report
The change reflects the country’s efforts to establish a self-sufficient supply chain, according to research firm CINNO.
12 Aug 2025 - 7:00PM
China urged to overhaul its tax system to boost consumption
China’s current value-added tax regime is undermining Beijing’s efforts to rebalance the economy towards consumption, economists argue.
12 Aug 2025 - 5:32PM
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Why this Hong Kong home was designed with Australia in mind
‘I think we will live here forever’: this house in Tai Wai was revamped for a family yearning for a laid-back Australian lifestyle.
12 Aug 2025 - 3:15PM
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Engineering & Construction
The latest news on engineering and construction, including civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Also covers the steel industry, building regulations, construction safety and architecture, plus homebuilding, renovation and land reclamation.
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