Buying a mattress in Hong Kong? Read the latest findings here first
Consumer Council says price is no guarantee of mattress performance, and warns only about a third of tested products suit side-sleepers.
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Houthis claim attacks on aircraft carrier group after US strikes in Yemen
The United States has vowed ‘unrelenting’ strikes on the Houthis over Red Sea attacks.
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Serbia denies using sonic weapon at massive Belgrade protest
Opposition officials and Serbian rights groups claimed a ‘prohibited weapon’ was used against crowds in the capital on Saturday.
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After Vietnam, only China and Mexico have larger US trade deficits – and the US is peeved
Donald Trump’s trade officials are pushing Vietnam to open up its markets and improve its trade balance with the United States.
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China’s Congolese cobalt edge, Labubu’s Hong Kong origins: 5 weekend reads you missed
From the battle for Congolese cobalt to Malaysia’s Ramadan reality check, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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China’s home prices drop for 21st straight month as property recovery remains elusive
In the sole positive metric in new official data, new-home prices in top-tier cities edged up by 0.1 per cent month on month in February.
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Thailand plans China visit to check on Uygur deportees’ welfare
Thailand has defended its move to return 40 Uygurs to China. The US last week imposed travel sanctions on Thai officials over the deportation.
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Hong Kong property firm Gale Well trying to sell US$386 million in assets amid slump
Company is selling commercial properties in Admiralty, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, as well as luxury residential assets.
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Indonesia is No 1 for crocodile attacks. Is palm oil to blame?
Indonesia recorded nearly 180 crocodile attacks last year, with 92 fatalities. Some say palm-oil plantations are making the problem worse.
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Hong Kong’s demand for AI talent surges, with more than 2,000 job openings
About 70 per cent of recruiters attending the coming Cyberport Career Fair are looking to hire AI professionals, organiser says.
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Lifting embryo storage restriction a good first step for Hong Kong
The proposal to lift the 10-year cap on embryo storage must come with more measures to make it easier to both give birth and raise a family.
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Cuba reconnects electrical grid, restores power to much of Havana after island-wide outage
Cuban government is pushing to develop solar farms with help from China in bid to reduce dependence on outdated oil-fired generation.
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At least 34 people dead, dozens injured as storms continue to sweep across US
Tornado watches in effect for 7 states until Sunday afternoon. US weather service warns more severe conditions to hit east coast on Sunday.
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French deputy asks US for return of Statue of Liberty
Raphael Glucksmann said US no longer represents the values that led France to offer the statue, which was unveiled in New York in 1886.
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Mainland China’s PLA ‘ready to fight’ for Taiwan at any time, commander warns
Warning from Eastern Theatre Command chief comes as Beijing marks 20 years of Anti-Secession Law amid high cross-strait tensions.
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Did a US military contractor use a Chinese-made jet engine in ‘Strategic Strike’ missile?
When an American defence manufacturer posted a recent video of its latest weapon, viewers noticed something unexpected.
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Hong Kong schools don’t have enough teachers trained in AI, sector veterans say
Government keen to get youngsters up to speed with artificial intelligence, but principals warn of class time that is ‘by no means sufficient’.
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Hong Kong is granting Northern Metropolis land to tech firms. Will it pay off?
Financial Secretary Paul Chan earlier announced departure from traditional tender process to entice companies with cutting-edge technology.
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Sugar highs and waistline woes: Malaysia’s sweet tooth gets a Ramadan reality check
Sugar-laden delights have become an integral part of many diets in one of Asia’s most obese nations, despite the growing health risks.
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British man faces charges for Singapore airport ruckus over misplaced phone
The passenger allegedly hurled abusive words at an airline staff member and damaged a wall panel of the aerobridge.
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