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Bangladesh’s interim govt warns of authoritarianism, student protesters fear reprisals
The government said it had faced unreasonable demands, provocative and overreaching statements, and continuos obstruction of their work.
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‘L1KE’ beats ‘L0VE’? Hong Kong romantics pay top dollar for prized number plates
Auction also sees ‘2 P00R’ number plate sold for a couple thousand dollars more than ‘WEALTHY’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hongkongers on BN(O) visas rethink options over UK migration policy uncertainty
One student weighs moving elsewhere, while mother of two says she will feel ‘scammed’ if her children fail to get citizenship.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Chinese vice-premier meets US finance chiefs amid Beijing’s trade war charm offensive
He Lifeng told senior executives from Citigroup and Carlyle Group that the country’s economy was showing ‘resilience and vitality’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:US EPA wants to end greenhouse caps for coal, gas-fired power plants
The EPA argued in its proposal that eliminating those emissions would have no meaningful effect on public health and welfare.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Taipei to Okinawa? China achieves 600km ‘error-free’ underwater communication with sound
Achievement may help pave the way for long-range undersea messaging that could assist with important military tasks.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong tax chief dismisses claims reporters singled out for audits
‘I want to emphasise that we absolutely do not do this,’ inland revenue commissioner says after journalists’ group raises concerns.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Suriname poised for oil wealth injection as voters head to the polls
Besides investing in agriculture, tourism, health, education and green energy, some of the oil money is being paid directly to Surinamese citizens.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong environment chief says voluntary green measures better given economy
Environment minister Tse Chin-wan warns that mandatory measures could force more businesses to close as he unveils plans for phase two of plastics ban.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China security tech expos seize opportunities to guard state secrets
In a flourishing industry, country’s top tech companies showcase latest products to compete for military, police contracts.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China students walk 2km to gravely ill classmate for graduation photo, boy dies next day
More than 50 classmates of cancer-stricken15-year-old help him put on school uniform, take him in his bed to hospital garden for photo.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:EU weighs new Russia sanctions, may cut 20 banks from SWIFT
As part of the sanctions under discussion, the bloc’s executive is planning to propose lowering the G-7 oil price cap to about US$45.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:What can Hong Kong learn from Shanghai’s aggressive mega-event strategy?
Shanghai is already signing up American pop stars for concerts, and has 178 sporting events and other shows lined up so far this year.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China’s internet watchdog cracks down on false financial claims and stock touting online
Top cybersecurity agency shuts down more than a dozen social media accounts amid growing concerns over finance influencers.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong homebuyers flock to latest Sierra Sea units as mortgage rates ease
The temporary truce in the tariff wars between the US and China also helped improve sentiment in the property market, according to agents.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Pakistan intensifies Balochistan insurgency crackdown after deadly school bus bombing
Islamabad also needs to end the rebellion to attract foreign funds to its vast reserves of copper and other ‘critical metals’, analysts say.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Monsoon early arrival in India raises hopes for bumper harvests
This is the rains’ earliest arrival in 16 years and offers the promise of a bumper harvest and relief from a gruelling heatwave.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China therapist collects waste on side, earns more than in clinical position
Full-time rehab therapist finishes day job before sorting, carrying waste metal at parent’s recycling firm, builds strong arm muscles.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong eyes pharmaceutical plant tours for ‘industrial brand’ tourism
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says plan part of effort to offer visitors experiences beyond traditional shopping, sightseeing.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Thailand tightens cannabis rule after tourists caught trying to smuggle drug out
The new rules mandating medical prescriptions for sales come after authorities intercept 73kg of cannabis at Bangkok’s main airport.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Israeli army accused of using Palestinians as human shields in Gaza
The practice of using detainees to clear buildings is so widespread that there is even a code for it: ‘mosquito protocol’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:In Southeast Asia’s climate battle, AI could prove a double-edged sword
AI has the potential to be a new engine of growth but should not be a panacea for the region’s climate problems.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong set for heavy showers, thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon
Observatory says areas of thundery showers continuing to develop over vicinity of Pearl River Delta under influence of trough of low pressure.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China’s Li Qiang congratulates Singapore’s Wong on win, looks forward to friendly ties
Singapore and China are marking 35 years of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Young Chinese put retirement plans on hold amid slowing economy, demographic crisis
As China grapples with a rapidly ageing population, Beijing urges employees to plan ahead – but is anybody listening?
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China stray puppy with 2 arrows in head, leads to crowdfunding for surgery, police probe
Fledgling canine found by passers-by, saved by emergency treatment, case sparks fierce online debate about use of police resources.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Safety documents for Hong Kong construction sites ‘should require e-signatures’
Industry veteran raises suggestion to fight fraud after ICAC uncovers suspected bribery of inspectors at residential project.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Singapore’s new Muslim affairs minister lays down firm stance on Gaza issue
Faishal Ibrahim takes a tougher position than his predecessor in defending former president Halimah Yacob against the Critical Spectator.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:2.5-metre Burmese python captured in Hong Kong after swallowing cat
Burmese python swallowed cat near village house in Ma On Shan on Saturday morning, police say.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Removal of Philippines’ beloved ‘sherpa cat’ Pugal sparks heated debate
Online users berate officials who extracted the animal from popular hiking trail over predatory concerns.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:South Africa downgrades Taiwan’s representative office as it deepens ties with Beijing
South Africa’s decision to remove Taiwan’s diplomatic status and move its office from Pretoria to Johannesburg is viewed as a nod to Beijing.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Why China’s yuan needs Hong Kong to reach new international heights
Doubts about the dollar’s supremacy present a unique opportunity to accelerate the yuan’s internationalisation.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Malaysia’s Anwar defends extending ‘brave’ anti-corruption chief’s term
Azam Baki’s team was the first one to dare investigate all the influential bigwigs and politicians, Anwar says.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:ASEAN exclusion not enough to force Myanmar junta’s hand
Myanmar’s junta has once again been excluded from a high-level Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, this time the event to be held in Kuala Lumpur from May 26-27. This has become a de facto policy tool for the bloc since the February 2021 democracy-suspending military coup. Yet the central question remains: Is this […] The post ASEAN exclusion not enough to force Myanmar junta’s hand appeared first on...
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:18 injured in Hamburg station knife attack, German woman detained
Investigators believe the suspect acted alone and the attack was not politically motivated.
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