29 kindergartens close in Hong Kong, most since records began in 2013
Government figures also show 42 per cent increase in number of newly arrived pupils aged six to 18 enrolled in induction programme.
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60% increase in liquor trading volume after Hong Kong tax cut: commerce chief
Authorities still clarifying whether US president’s latest 10 per cent tariff order on Chinese goods applies to Hong Kong.
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The rattle of Okinawa: Chinese drones probe Japan’s defences
Japan’s air force scrambled jets to shadow the drones, which analysts believe were probing Tokyo’s military readiness and assertiveness.
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Ramadan price gougers, Philippines’ US exemption, India-Taliban ties: 7 Asia highlights
From Ramadan price gougers in Malaysia to outrage in Thailand over public sex, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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How China is solving F-22’s stealth coating cracks with 3,000-year-old silk weaving tech
While the US struggles with deteriorating radar-absorbent materials, China has looked to the past for its cutting-edge solution.
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Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory insufficiency’, Vatican says
Vatican said episodes were caused by ‘significant accumulation’ of mucus in the lungs. Pope was admitted to hospital in Rome on February 14.
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The US is about to hit China with yet more tariffs. How will Beijing respond?
China is likely to hit back with a mix of retaliatory tariffs and measures to stimulate its domestic economy.
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Trump-Zelensky clash gives Europe a chance to shape Ukraine endgame
Europe has ‘woken up’ and is taking a more coordinated approach to security. But will it be taken seriously by the US?
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‘Two sessions 2025’: talent and tech tipped to drive China’s growth, top advisory body says
Economic fundamentals are stable, CPPCC spokesman says, as attention shifts to private sector.
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Future of Made-in-China: UBTech Robotics deploys first humanoid ‘team’ in car factory
UBTech said it has completed a test to deploy dozens of its Walker S1 robots in the Zeekr EV factory in the Chinese port city of Ningbo.
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Experts urge parents to combat childhood obesity in Hong Kong
Family needs to ‘work together to pursue a healthy lifestyle’ rather than reward children with junk food.
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Paralysed Korean student blinks his way to academic success
Jang Ik-sun, 37, earned a master’s degree in South Korea by typing tens of thousands of words – one blink at a time.
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Questions raised over arrest of Malaysian journalist following trafficking cartel exposé
The journalist was arrested a week after he published a story about an alleged trafficking operation being run out of KLIA.
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‘We were surprised’: heatwave shuts schools in Philippines capital
Officials closed schools in nearly half of Metro Manila on Monday, affecting tens of thousands of students.
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Sean Baker, winner of 4 Oscars for Anora, took the long road to Hollywood’s grandest stage
A leading indie filmmaker with a focus on sex workers, the 54-year-old Baker had only once had a film nominated for an Academy Award.
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Hong Kong police arrest 3 for allegedly stealing HK$8,400 on flight from Bangkok
Passenger discovers cash missing from backpack stored in overhead compartment during the flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong.
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University of Hong Kong gets approval to launch new graduate medical programme
Degree holders have until June 20 to apply for the four-year programme that will welcome its first batch of students in September.
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Khalil Fong dies, Trump-Zelensky row, China’s ‘Fantastic Four’: 5 weekend reads you missed
From a debate between Trump and Zelensky to Malaysia’s digital economy ambition, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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Bear abused in cruel fights rescued in Pakistan
After being in 35 brutal fights, Rocky the bear’s sufferings – which include a broken jaw and losing all his teeth – have come to an end.
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Taliban rejects Trump’s claims about Chinese presence at former US airfield
Trump had claimed Bagram is now controlled by China. Taliban called remarks ‘emotional’, said no Chinese forces are present in Afghanistan.
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