Malaysia’s big chip ambitions spotlight brain drain: ‘we still lack sufficient talent’
Malaysians who have the right skill set and experience with semiconductors often choose to work abroad for better pay, analysts say.
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Tesla a step closer to ride-hailing with California permit
The new permit is separate from those used by ride-hailing companies, which offer similar services for compensation using smartphone apps.
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Lee Shau-kee leaves behind his legacy with a smooth succession at Henderson
Tycoon ensured a lasting legacy after he handed over control of the group to his two sons Peter Lee and Martin Lee well ahead of time.
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Up to 100,000 still work in Myanmar’s scam hubs – and not all are victims, Thai police say
The top police general leading Thailand’s operation against the compounds called for careful investigations to identify criminals.
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China’s HQ-19 system to shield against hypersonic weapons and nuclear threats
The anti-ballistic missile system can intercept threats beyond the atmosphere and is seen as a more competent rival to the US Army’s THAAD.
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5 charged, new raids in Huawei corruption scandal at EU parliament in Belgium
4 in detention on ‘active corruption and criminal organisation’ charges. A fifth, charged with money laundering, released under conditions.
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Open AI access will make a once-exclusive tool empowering for all
Shift from high-cost exclusivity makes AI potentially a catalyst for global innovation, economic growth and problem-solving.
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Cryptography prodigy returns home to become one of China’s youngest professors
Born when few had even heard of the internet, 29-year-old Zhao Mang will now play a key role in securing the future of China’s cyber information.
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Police evict migrants from Paris theatre after months-long occupation
The evacuation came as French authorities seek to tighten immigration policies, in a move reflecting the rightward shift in French politics.
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Peru declares emergency in capital after murder of singer spurs action on extortion crimes
Soldiers deployed in Lima to help police crack down after a wave of killings linked to extortion.
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Hong Kong’s corporate culture challenged in defiant art exhibition set in an office space
‘Re:Urgent’ is a satirical art exhibition being held at Young Soy Gallery in Central featuring four office cubicles and a boss’ office.
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Chinese nuclear scientists identify flaw in Nasa’s lunar reactor design
China could power ahead of the US in the moon race thanks to a few structural differences in its lunar base reactor, engineers say.
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China, India vs US tariffs, Rae Lil Black raises eyebrows in Malaysia: 7 Asia highlights
From Duterte’s arrest in Philippines to Singapore banning a Malaysian coffee brand, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
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Chinese EV maker BYD’s shares surge on unveiling of ‘fast as pumping gas’ charging tech
The new battery and charger platform from the world’s biggest EV maker operates at 1 megawatt, twice the power of Tesla’s fastest offering.
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Schools must nurture innovative, entrepreneurial mindset to help students’ future success
Focus on STEAM subjects and hands-on experiences develops critical thinking, says Rob Fox, headmaster of Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong.
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Netanyahu’s move to fire security agency chief threatens new crisis in Israel
Opponents organised protests on Monday after Ronen Bar’s dismissal while a former court president warned against the ‘dangerous’ move.
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China tests huge transport drone capable of airlifting over 1 ton of goods
The TP1000, which completed its maiden flight on Saturday, has a larger payload and longer range than any previous unmanned transport aircraft in China.
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How the allure of US exceptionalism is fading for Canada
Disillusioned by the Trump administration’s tariff war, more Canadians are seemingly looking at their national differences as strengths.
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Canada’s PM Carney meets European allies as US tensions linger
This is Carney’s first official foreign trip since he was sworn in. He will next land in the UK to meet King Charles and PM Keir Starmer.
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DeepSeek’s success lies in start-up’s singular focus on innovation, AI scientist says
Hong Kong PolyU’s Yang Hongxia says China’s DeepSeek is purely engaged in AI model development.
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