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The life of Macau’s gambling tycoon Stanley Ho

Known as Macau’s “godfather of gambling,” Stanley Ho controlled the city’s gaming monopoly for over four decades. He transformed the former Portuguese colony into the world’s biggest casino hub.
 

May 26, 2020
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Ieoh Ming Pei, commonly known as I.M. Pei, died on May 16, 2019, at age 102. The Chinese-born US architect became famous for his modern designs and high-profile projects,  including the glass...01:31
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Legendary architect I.M. Pei dies
May 17, 2019
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The Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci died at age 77 on November 26. He won nine Academy Awards for his 1987 film The Last Emperor, including the first and the only Best Picture won by an...01:45
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‘Last Emperor’ director Bertolucci dies
November 29, 2018
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Writer Stan Lee, the creator of several Marvel Comics superheroes, died aged 95 on November 12. Lee created or co-created Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Hulk, X-Men, The Avengers and dozens of other...02:04
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Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee dies
November 13, 2018
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Vietnamese paid tributes to US senator John McCain, who died on August 25, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. McCain was once held captive as a prisoner of war in Hanoi for five years...02:20
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Vietnamese pay tribute to John McCain
August 27, 2018
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Hong Kong pop singer Ellen Joyce Loo died after falling from her apartment in Happy Valley on August 5. The 32-year-old star was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2013. Loo made her debut at the...02:48
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Hong Kong pop singer Ellen Loo dies at 32
August 6, 2018
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Fashion designer Kate Spade, 55, was found dead in her home in New York City. Police said she hanged herself and left a note to her 13-year-old daughter. Spade is best known for her brand of handbags.01:45
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Fashion designer Kate Spade, 55, commits suicide by hanging
June 6, 2018
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Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. Hawking lived for more than three decades with ALS, a type of motor neurone disease. Despite his condition, Hawking...02:17
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Stephen Hawking’s close relationship with China
March 14, 2018
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Former Israeli president and elder statesman Shimon Peres has died in Tel Aviv at the age of 93, according to Israel Radio, two weeks after suffering a stroke. (Photo: Xinhua)01:51
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Israeli ex-president Shimon Peres dies at 93
September 28, 2016
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A French nun recognised as the world’s oldest person died aged 118 on January 17, 2023, in southern France. Lucile Randon, also known as Sister Andre, was born in Alès in the country’s southern...01:58
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The world’s oldest person has died aged 118
January 18, 2023
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on July 8, 2022, after he was shot while delivering a speech in Nara, Japan. Abe showed “no vital signs” after the attack. Police arrested a man...03:24
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Shinzo Abe 1954 – 2022
July 8, 2022
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World leaders are paying tribute to Britain’s Prince Philip, who died on April 9, 2021. The husband of Queen Elizabeth died peacefully at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle, according to Buckingham...03:48
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Britain’s Prince Philip dies aged 99
April 9, 2021
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Former Taiwanese president Lee Teng-hui died on July 30, 2020, at the age of 97. Hailed as the “father of democracy” in Taiwan, Lee was the first democratically elected president on the self...01:39
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Taiwan’s ‘father of democracy’ dies
July 31, 2020
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The former leader’s daughter, current Vice-President Sara Duterte, said she will fly to The Hague to assist in his legal defence03:48
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Mixed reactions in Manila over Duterte’s ICC arrest
March 12, 2025
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As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution
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Vintage Vespas go electric in Indonesia
April 18, 2025
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One of Beijing’s closest regional partners, Phnom Penh has been hit with a 49% tariff on its exports to the US03:29
Southeast Asia
Xi ends Southeast Asia tour in Cambodia
April 18, 2025
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The joint exercises will feature a mix of equipment, including the China-opposed Typhon missile system01:24
The Philippines
Annual Balikatan drills with US to test Manila’s defence plans
April 16, 2025
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Manila says ‘underwater warfare’ drones may be Chinese
April 16, 2025
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Philippine schools adapt to soaring temperatures
April 14, 2025
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The former Philippine leader’s calls to kill alleged substance abusers is part of the evidence expected to be entered during his trial at The Hague  07:19
Southeast Asia
Will Duterte be convicted by the International Criminal Court?
April 9, 2025
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Singapore
Singapore floats hi-tech fish farm to meet food demands
April 4, 2025
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A recent bill passed by Indonesian lawmakers rolls back restrictions put in place after the end of Suharto’s 32-year authoritarian rule 11:59
Indonesia
Is Indonesia marching back towards military rule?
April 3, 2025
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The death toll in the Myanmar earthquake has risen to over 2,700, with hundreds still missing03:07
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Chinese contractors under scrutiny in Bangkok tower collapse
April 2, 2025