China solves GaN chip defect puzzle, boosting edge in US tech war
Minimising semiconductor flaws will expand China’s price gap with US for advanced chips used in electronic warfare, aerospace.
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What is ‘Hong Kong Super March’ and how can you take part?
Attractive cultural, arts and sporting events will ‘come one after the other’ next month, Hong Kong leader John Lee says.
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China retail chain awards influencer US$70 for underwear complaint after 53-page inquiry report
Influencer claims red underwear faded after washing, gave her allergies, sparking intensive investigation by firm hailed for its customer service.
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People can spread bird flu to their cats, US study suggests
Two house cats died after contracting bird flu in the homes of dairy workers, suggesting a viral change.
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Starbucks Malaysia keeps losing money as anti-Israel boycotts persist
Berjaya Food reported a fifth straight quarterly loss but said it remained committed to growth and diversification.
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China facing more challenges than rest of Asia in reaching Trump tariff deal, analysts say
Morgan Stanley analysts say America’s sizeable bilateral trade deficit is a difficult hurdle to overcome.
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Standard Chartered profit rises 19% with record gains in wealth management
The London-based banking group will set aside US$1.5 billion for stock buy-backs and pay 37 US cents per share dividend for 2024.
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Chinese team develops strain of rice that may help cut the risk of heart disease
Scientists gene-edited rice and wheat to produce coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 – an antioxidant used to help treat heart condition symptoms.
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Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for deportees from US
Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from the US arrive in Costa Rica as part of a deal with Washington.
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South Korean teacher accused of stabbing 7-year-old reportedly laughed in hospital
The suspect had a history of mental health issues and previously assaulted a colleague, according to local media reports.
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China gives Mideast buyers a glimpse of latest J-35 jet as stealth market takes off
Suppliers from France, South Korea and Turkey are also competing for a share of defence budgets in the region.
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Bali’s tourism woes, Chinese scientists’ bamboo innovation: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Bali’s complaint about tourists being too frugal to a bamboo innovation, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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China’s Mixue aims for US$444 million in Hong Kong IPO
Fresh drink maker’s profit surged 45.2 per cent in the first nine months of 2024, as it served up around 7.1 billion drinks.
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Taiwan bans academic exchanges with 3 mainland Chinese universities
Island also says it won’t recognise degrees from the institutions because of their links to Beijing’s United Front Work Department.
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Interns expose dark side of medical training in Nepal
An explosive social media post has ignited a movement to address the grim conditions faced by Nepal’s aspiring healthcare professionals.
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From the ashes of Gaza, the Global South must build another world
As US global leadership declines, the devastation of Gaza should prompt emerging nations to work towards a shared future for humankind.
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Number of people on remand in Hong Kong jails hits 24-year high
But those serving sentences for national security, anti-government protest offences have dropped for first time.
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Can China still play a role as peacemaker in Ukraine after US-Russia talks?
Beijing has reportedly offered to provide peacekeepers, but analysts are divided about how far it is willing to go to secure a deal.
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Teenager kills 2 women in knife attack at Czech shop
Czech media said the teenager, 16, attacked a shop assistant at the counter and another worker in a service area of the shop.
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Chinese scientists make discovery that could help people survive nuclear fallout
Finding that mice are more likely to survive radiation if a protein is knocked out could also help cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
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