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The country is proposing legislation that allows candidates to flag deepfakes of themselves aiming to maintain public trust and ensure fair elections.

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Experts say the tests show North Korea will continue to strengthen its nuclear deterrence regardless of external pressures.

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The North Korean Missile Administration successfully test-fires the Hwasongpho-11-Da-4.5, a new tactical ballistic missile equipped with a 4.5-ton warhead. Photo: KCNA

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The casting of Yerin Ha to play Sophie in Bridgerton season 4 helps more people visually identify with characters in the world they love.

China quickly outpacing US in preparing for next war, Congress hears

Pentagon’s red tape and its slowness to embrace new technologies leave allies like Britain, Australia, Japan and South Korea in the lurch.

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Explainer | How did bedbugs end up in Hong Kong hospital and how can we avoid infestations?

With bedbugs found in a ward of Kwai Chung Hospital, a pest control expert explains the best way to tackle the insects.

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South Korean man returns money stolen from temple as a boy decades later

He also includes US$1,500 donation, says he is expecting a baby, wants to be ‘a father his child can be proud of’.

Asset manager: Chinese stocks’ recovery hinges on policy, deflation relief

The misery for investors in Chinese stocks is likely to last for the rest of the year, according to asset manager Cambridge Associates.

South Korea rips cameras out of military bases over Chinese surveillance fears

Korean intelligence agencies discovered the Chinese origins of more than 1,300 cameras during a routine inspection, forcing their removal.

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Chinese stocks edge up slightly; investors await Fed rate decision

Chinese stocks rebound from their lowest levels in more than five years as investors await a rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

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Hong Kong sees biggest uptick in cryptocurrency activity in East Asia: report

The city rose to 30th place, up from the No 47 spot last year, in this year’s Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index rankings by Chainalysis.

Student housing, serviced apartments are in as logistics assets lose shine: CBRE

Potential rate cuts could drive more money into the underinvested living sector in Asia-Pacific, CBRE says.

Hong Kong stocks rise, developers up on expected Fed move; Midea surges

Hong Kong stocks jumped as local developers rallied ahead of an expected Fed rate cut, while appliance maker Midea surged on its debut.

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‘He’s a bleeding duck’: South Korea’s Yoon hammered by poor approval ratings

Many voters say they’re fed up with President Yoon Suk-yeol’s political mismanagement, his wife’s scandals and the high cost of living.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks at the presidential office in Seoul. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong, Macau to link bond markets to foster debt finance growth

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will link its Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) to Macau Central Securities Depository and Clearing.

Seoul rooftop fire sparked by North Korea trash balloon

It marks the latest in a series of balloon-related fires linked to North Korea’s provocative trash balloon campaign.

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Review | The 2024 Gwangju Biennale is full of superb art. But it also trips up

Asia’s largest contemporary art exhibition, the 2024 Gwangju Biennale is enthralling, intriguing – and smacks of political correctness.

“The Blind Leading the Blind #91”, Peter Buggenhout (2018-2023). This work is part of “Pansori”, the main exhibition of the 15th Gwangju Biennale

Hong Kong stocks climb as weak China data boosts hopes for stimulus

Hong Kong stocks reverse earlier losses as weak China data spurs hope for more stimulus from Beijing.

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Seoul art fairs see plenty of enthusiasm despite a slowdown in sales

Sales were down but spirits were high at the Kiaf and Frieze Seoul art fairs, with exhibitors pleased by young Koreans’ appetite for art.

This year’s Kiaf Seoul art fair in South Korea was well-attended and visitors were enthusiastic, despite the art market downturn. Photo: Kiaf Operating Committee

Hong Kong’s independent directors face a crossroads: stay or go?

Independent non-executive directors are in focus after the stock market operator proposed a limit on the number of seats they can hold.

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Editorial | China sends message regional security rests on joint efforts of all

Countries at Xiangshan Forum urged to put destiny ‘in their own hands’ amid challenges arising from great global changes.

China touts security cooperation at Xiangshan defence forum as US tensions loom

Amid South China Sea tensions, China’s defence minister reaches out to regional neighbours as Beijing hosts top security conference.

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Panda Watch: Hong Kong cub shows off strong hind legs before 1-month celebration

Ocean Park to give vouchers for dish traditionally eaten on such occasions, pork trotters stewed in ginger and vinegar, to mark first month.

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The twins will mark their one-month birthday on Saturday. Photo: Ocean Park

Pachinko’s stars on the importance of authenticity in the epic TV show

Based on the 2017 bestseller by Min Jin Lee, Pachinko shines a light on Japan’s Zainichi community – and season 2’s just returned

Kim Min-ha as the Pachinko’s heroine, Sunja. Photo: Apple TV+

Hong Kong stocks rise on speculation about China mortgage-rate cuts

Hong Kong stocks jump for a second day as mainland developers rally on speculation about mortgage-rate cuts.

My Take | Ethnic Korean adoptee seeks to close ‘gaping hole’ in his heart

China has banned overseas adoptions of locally-born children but South Korea’s international adoption programme is still going on.

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