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Nvidia’s consumer graphics cards see price hikes in China after H20 sales ban
The RTX 5090D GPU has been especially popular in the country, with prices rising more than 10 per cent in the past month.
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Singapore’s NUS, China’s Tsinghua University among world’s top producers of rich alumni
US universities dominate a global ranking by Altrata, led by Harvard with 18,000 ultra-rich alumni, or 4 per cent of the global total.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh’s Careful Diplomacy in the India-Pakistan Crisis
The interim government is being carefully neutral, but public opinion has chosen a side.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Sign of a New Dawn?
Hailed by Britain’s prime minister in superlatives, the deal opens up significant opportunities. Its success will depend on what comes next.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Germany arrests 3 Ukrainians over Russian sabotage plot
The accused allegedly aimed to send packages from Germany containing explosive devices to recipients in Ukraine.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump’s attack on science risks dismantling a century of innovation
Restrictive visa policies, rhetoric targeting academic institutions and proposed budget cuts to scientific agencies mark the start of US retreat.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong secures visa-free entry to UAE, eased rules for Oman
Chief Executive John Lee is on the last day of his delegation’s ‘fruitful’ tour in which city signed 59 MOUs and agreements with Qatar and Kuwait.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Strategic Convergence Between India and the European Union
As the world undergoes a profound transition, India and the EU can help shape the future global order, safeguard stability, and advance their shared goals.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to release more than 16,000 new columbarium niches
Residents urged to apply online for random computer balloting for allocations at Wo Hop Shek, Collinson-San Ha and brand new Shek Mun.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal
Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:‘Albania belongs in EU,’ von der Leyen tells re-elected PM Rama
The EU saw the vote as a test of the democratic maturity of the Balkan nation, by far the most Europe-oriented in the region.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Does India’s surprise tariff move on US signal a tougher stance on trade or just ‘symbolism’?
Delhi’s WTO complaint on US steel and aluminium tariffs highlights India’s aim to protect its trade interests without direct retaliation, observers said.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How ‘Friend’ Trump Embarrassed Modi
Trump claiming credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire has stung PM Modi’s "strong leader" image at home.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Japanese military training plane crashes with 2 on board
The plane is a ‘domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft’ that is used for ‘all basic flight courses’.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:EU’s Von der Leyen loses court case over secret Pfizer texts
Wednesday’s ruling is likely to affect how the EU’s executive arm treats text messages in the future.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:From gyms to supermarkets, Hong Kong tenants are spoiled for discounts amid retail gloom
Hong Kong landlords offer significant discounts to attract tenants amid ongoing retail challenges, reduced tourist spending.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station
Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up
Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:HSBC moves to repossess Hong Kong flat of Abby Choi’s former father-in-law
Court summons for Kwong Kau is latest development in controversy over his subsidised flat, which has already prompted tightening of some rules.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong judges doubt government to blame for lack of slavery law after sex case
Legal challenge by domestic helper who lost two sexual exploitation cases can’t force authorities to enact laws against forced labour, court says.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump meets Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties
Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Panda politics: Zoos have always been ideological
President Donald Trump’s sweeping range of more than 130 executive orders and other decisions aim to upend everything from long-standing immigration policy to the control of a performing arts center. But so far, zoos are not among the many issues the Trump administration has focused on. That might no longer be the case. Trump issued […] The post Panda politics: Zoos have always been ideological appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong accelerates self-driving vehicle trials with Tung Chung expansion
City gearing up for the potential of autonomous services, including ride-hailing and minibuses, within two years.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China sports brand sparks outrage after diving queen Quan Hongchan sidelined in event photo
Angry fans of Olympic diving icon accuse brand of ‘opportunism’, sparking wave of product returns.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India
Chinese missiles were used by Pakistan to destroy an Indian air defence system last week in what is believed to be their first combat use.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia
The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa’s path from global jihad to Trump meeting
The meeting in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police yet to identify ‘mentally unstable’ woman in scissors attacks
Investigators are still working to identify the woman arrested in connection with attacks on two female pedestrians in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China confirms Japanese citizen has been jailed for spying in Shanghai
The foreign ministry did not reveal details of the case, but Japanese media reports say a man in his 50s has been given a 12-year sentence.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Defense dogma: Singapore’s military service ritual ripe for reform
Since 1967, National Service (NS) has stood as a rite of passage for generations of Singaporean men, strengthening our defense, uniting our diverse society and instilling discipline and resilience among the population. It is a legacy that commands deep respect, forged in a time of uncertainty when our nation’s very survival hung in the balance. […] The post Defense dogma: Singapore’s military service ritual ripe for...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s costly bet on French Rafale jets under scrutiny after India-Pakistan aerial clash
US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant
The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Tencent posts best quarter on record as world’s largest video games publisher bets on AI
The tech giant reported US$25 billion in revenue for the first quarter, its largest ever for a three-month period, beating estimates.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Ukraine mediation reaching its logical limit
US mediation between Russia and Ukraine earlier captivated the world with hopes it could lead to a breakthrough, but expectations have since been tempered with a recenttoughening of America’s negotiating stancetowards Russia. Latest developments have seen Ukraine and the West demand Russia’s compliance with an unconditional ceasefire, to which Russian President Vladimir Putinrespondedby offering the […] The post Trump’...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:India’s little war hands Pakistan wins on multiple fronts
The recent India-Pakistan military confrontation has reshaped domestic political dynamics on both sides of the border. While the guns have fallen silent following a hastily brokered ceasefire between the nuclear powers, the political aftershocks are reverberating across the region. Perhaps the most consequential and surprising outcome has been the unexpected reputational boon for Pakistan’s until […] The post India’s...
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