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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanChina taps private sector for sci-tech leaders in expanded academic recruitment drive
In biggest hiring spree in a decade, state academies open more doors to innovators, foreign academics, with less attention to seniority or titles.
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Hong Kong schools slammed for poor performance despite getting more resources
Lawmaker and government adviser Regina Ip also calls for authorities to set KPIs to track cost-effectiveness of resource allocation to schools.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:UK court grants bail to comedian Russell Brand amid rape, assault charges
Brand did not enter a plea and was granted bail on condition he keeps the court informed of where he is staying, either in the UK or in US.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong economy grows by stronger-than-expected 3.1% in first quarter
Downside risks surrounding global economy have heightened visibly, government spokesman warns.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:HSBC sets up captive insurer in Hong Kong to support growth in Asia
Move will solidify Hong Kongβs position as a global leader in asset, wealth, and risk management, lenderβs CEO in the city says.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs military reveals details of Type 094 nuclear submarine for first time
Vessel has submerged displacement of 11,000 tonnes, maximum speed of 30 knots and can operate at a depth of 400 metres, according to PLA.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Young Japanese woman dedicates 6 years to driving trucks, aiming to challenge stereotypes
Kana manages delivery routes between Saitama and Kyoto, working 13-hour drives and returning home weekly.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong plans to add innovation hub to constituency β despite having no voters
Electoral Affairs Commission says inclusion of zone near border ties in with βsubstantial developmentβ in the area.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Record-breaking windstorm hits Chinese cities
Wind speed reached up to 106km/h (69mph) in Yuncheng, breaking the cityβs record.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Mistrust of Malaysian healthcare among Orang Asli minority grows after teenβs leprosy death
The Orang Asli community is seeking answers after a teenagerβs preventable leprosy-related death.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Sweden frees teen, arrests 3 men in triple murder shooting probe
The teen is no longer a suspect in Tuesdayβs shooting that killed 3 youths aged 15 to 20 about 70km (45 miles) north of capital Stockholm.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Indonesian students in US fear immigration crackdown over political views
Concerns have heightened after an Indonesian student had his US visa revoked and was allegedly detained over his political activism.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs Labour Day travel boom bodes well for spending, but box office fizzles
Visa-free entries and generous tax refunds for inbound travellers are helping to shore up tourism at a time when the economy needs a jolt.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:'We are too scared to go back': Kashmiris in India face violence after deadly attack
The militant attack last week has triggered a series of incidents of harassment against Kashmiris across India.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Activists say Israeli drones hit aid boat heading for Gaza
Vessel came under βdirect attack in international watersβ off Malta overnight, group says.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:How did Chinaβs 5-year plans deliver an economic miracle and whatβs next?
The national strategic blueprint has evolved from its roots in a Soviet-style planned economy to todayβs more responsive model.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:How US Aid Cuts Are Putting Millions of Lives at Risk
A catastrophe is unfolding in clinics, refugee camps, and conflict zones worldwide.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong fugitive Anna Kwokβs father remanded in custody in assets case
Anna Kwokβs brother also arrested in case related to wanted activistβs insurance policy.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:South Koreans frustrated with constant leadership churn: βI stopped caringβ
The country faces a leadership vacuum as Education Minister Lee Ju-ho becomes acting president, sparking public unease.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Canton Fair offers fee refunds as China moves to protect tariff-struck exporters
In an unprecedented move to protect firms amid trade war with the US, the expo has cut fees for Chinese participants in half.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Cambodia widens access to China-funded Ream naval base to parry βlingering suspicionβ
Recent visits by ships from Vietnam, Russia and Japan at Ream are aimed at deflecting views of Chinaβs βpreferential accessβ, analysts say.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:US-Ukraine mineral deal is no path to true peace
Ukraine has finally signed its minerals agreement with the US. The deal states that Washington will eventually receive a share of the profits from the sale of Ukrainian natural resources, providing an economic incentive to continue investing in Ukraineβs defense and reconstruction. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant says the deal demonstrates the Donald Trump administrationβs [β¦] The post US-Ukraine mineral deal is no...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Temu adapts US business model to Trump tariffs by embracing local sellers
The shopping site is shifting its US business to a βlocal fulfilment modelβ, as tariff exemptions for low-value Chinese goods come to an end.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:US space agency Nasa will not fund study on Chinaβs moon sample: American scientist
Chinaβs moon rocks and soil will be put under the microscope and compared to Apollo-era samples to deepen understanding of volcanic past.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Why there is hardly any love for US vehicles in Japan: βthey donβt take our carsβ
Many Japanese admire vintage US cars, but when it comes to new vehicles, they hold more trust in domestic brands.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Duterte surges as Marcos flags ahead of crucial midterm polls
As the Philippines heads toward pivotal midterm elections on May 12, a dramatic political shift is underway. Once considered the crown prince of dynastic restoration, President Ferdinand βBongbongβ Marcos Jr is now floundering, with his public approval rating plummeting from 42% in February to 25% in March, according to a Pulse Asia Research poll. Meanwhile, [β¦] The post Duterte surges as Marcos flags ahead of crucial...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Ten dead, dozens injured in Philippines bus crash
Four children are among the dead after a bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, according to police.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Inside Myanmarβs Civilian-Centered Earthquake Relief Effort
With the military mostly absent from post-earthquake rescue and recovery, ordinary people have taken it upon themselves to spearhead reconstruction efforts.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Inflection Point: What to Do When the State is the Syndicate?
A new UN report exposes the scam industryβs global growth β but countering it demands realism about sovereign complicity.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Indonesian Parliament to Ratify Vietnam EEZ Agreement This Month
The agreement demarcates the maritime boundaries between the two nations, removing a frequent irritant in relations between Hanoi and Jakarta.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Thai Prosecutors Dismiss Royal Defamation Charge Against American Academic
Paul Chambers of Naresuan University in Phitsanulok was arrested last month for violating the country's severe lese-majeste law.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Children fall ill in India 'after dead snake found in school meal'
The cook reportedly still served the lunch after removing the snake, India's human rights body says.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Talks or no talks: Who blinks first in US-China trade war?
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are locked in a game of chicken - despite wanting the same outcome.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Talks or no talks: who blinks first in US-China trade war?
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are locked in a game of chicken - despite wanting the same outcome.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:South Korea presidential race heats up with Hanβs resignation, court ruling against Lee
Han Duck-sooβs resignation amid speculation about entering the presidential race complicates the contest, and coincides with a court ruling against rival Lee Jae-myung.
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