Indonesia launches new multibillion dollar Danantara sovereign wealth fund
Indonesia’s Prabowo officially establishes Danantara, which is modelled on Singapore’s investment arm Temasek.
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China welcomes its new ‘AI civil servants’, but not everyone is happy
As Chinese local governments jump onto the DeepSeek bandwagon, not all civil servants are pleased with their AI colleagues.
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Alibaba commits US$53 billion for AI infrastructure in largest private computing project
The spending over the next three years is more than half the US$100 billion the US plans for its Stargate project.
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Thailand’s tourism goal in doubt as Chinese travellers opt for Japan
Visa-free entries to Singapore and Malaysia have also drawn Chinese tourists away from the ‘Land of Smiles’.
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China’s missile breakthrough, PhD refugees from US, Bali tax: 5 weekend reads you missed
From a missile breakthrough for China to Bali being urged to attract bigger spenders, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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After 9 months on run, French fugitive who staged deadly escape faces court in Romania
Mohamed Amra fled after being sentenced for burglary in Normandy. 10 other people in Amra’s entourage were arrested overnight.
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Bibas family invites supporters to Gaza hostages’ funeral procession
fIsraeli family seized by militants during Hamas’ 2023 attack. Father was recently released under truce; mother and 2 sons died in captivity.
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Hong Kong Observatory warns of cold weather on Sunday night and a chillier Monday
Residents urged to put on warm clothes and ensure homes have adequate ventilation during cold spell.
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China’s security ministry warns of safety risks from low-altitude aircraft
Users need to be aware of the threats to data, privacy and the public, ministry says.
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How Hong Kong can seize opportunities along Silk Road Economic Belt
By deepening cooperation, the city can leverage its unique brand and core advantages to help businesses uncover new areas for growth.
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America’s loss, China’s gain: top Chinese universities welcome PhD refugees from the US
As the US cuts funding and suspends graduate admissions, China’s leading educational institutions are offering new academic pathways.
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Indian rescuers search for 8 workers trapped in ‘unfortunate’ tunnel collapse
Rescue efforts are under way, with the ventilation system still functional, providing hope for the trapped workers.
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Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong
PapaHome has over 10,000 furniture and home decoration items on display, allowing customers to get an up-close look before purchasing online.
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The cheap medicine drive that could erode trust in China’s healthcare system
Patients are turning away from generic medications prescribed by public hospitals and shopping online for more costly brands.
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Hong Kong’s budget will focus on ‘fiscal consolidation’: Paul Chan
Spending to be ‘strictly controlled’ and government will aim at modest revenue through user-pays principle, he says in his weekly blog.
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Backlash as Chinese influencer claims to earn US$41,000 a day doing nothing
Woman accused of making ‘vulgar’ live-streaming content says outlandish claims about ‘hard-earned’ money are made to provoke ‘haters’.
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Hong Kong Children Hospital’s suspended ENT department to resume after June
Hospital Authority chief sees ‘light in the tunnel’ over manpower shortages, hopes operations can resume as soon as next quarter ‘if possible’.
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SpaceX’s Musk sued for custody of his alleged 13th child, by author Ashley St. Clair
St. Clair, a conservative author, alleges Musk has refused to acknowledge the child and has limited contact, citing security concerns.
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Beauty in chaos: Japanese hail Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City film exhibition
Exhibition a hit for fans enthralled by aesthetics, martial arts moves and nostalgia of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In.
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Birth of rare Philippine Eagle chick lifts survival hopes
Riley was born at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary in Davao City, the first Philippine Eagle chick hatched without human help.
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