Hong Kong education authorities searching for non-local university enrolment solution
Influx of dependents admitted by the eight public universities under talent scheme over last three years has prompted complaints from local parents.
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Rampant trade tariffs are no cure for the US’ fentanyl crisis
The public health disaster results from the US’ painkiller culture. Meanwhile, tariff hikes are sparking serious concerns about a recession.
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Malaysia agrees ‘no find, no fee’ terms to restart flight MH370 search
Exploration company Ocean Infinity will receive US$70 million if the wreckage is successfully located.
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Canada’s lobster exporters feel the pinch as China’s tariffs snip prices
Retaliatory tariffs from China on Canadian seafood, particularly lobsters, have led to a dramatic drop in price as exporters work to keep supply chains moving.
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US Navy to extend Pacific reach with long-range anti-ship F-16 stealth missiles: report
Missile upgrades are part of effort to expand capabilities in preparation for potential conflict with China in Asia-Pacific, US report says.
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Hong Kong to extend grace period to 3 years to fix subdivided flats: sources
Insiders say landlords will also need to pay a registration fee of between HK$1,000 and HK$3,000 for landlords to operate legally.
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Hong Kong may extend grace period to 3 years to fix subdivided flats: sources
Insiders say landlords will also need to pay a registration fee of between HK$1,000 and HK$3,000 for landlords to operate legally.
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Zelensky to speak with Trump on Wednesday, says US should monitor ceasefire
Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire.
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How US visa fee increases and delays are stopping musicians big and small touring there
1,000-day waits for interviews. 8 months for processing. Higher fees. Visa applications are a headache for acts looking to tour the States.
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Indonesian officials deny marijuana farm cover-up after drone video emerges of cannabis crops
Indonesia denied claims that officials grew cannabis near Mount Semeru following the release of drone footage, asserting the marijuana farm was raided in 2024.
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30 years on, victims of Aum Shinrikyo’s sarin attack on Tokyo subway still traumatised
The cult behind the attack has yet to compensate its victims, while its offshoots continue to gain followers and amass wealth.
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China issues rule to strike back in international intellectual property disputes
China’s cabinet says the country may take countermeasures if foreign countries impose discriminatory or restrictive measures.
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Record rise in South Korea’s foreign residents highlights wage and education challenges
South Korea’s record surge in foreign residents reveals wage disparities and education challenges for immigrant families.
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Hong Kong doctors to face HK$50,000 fine if they repeatedly ignore data-input order
Penalty for repeatedly failing to input patient data into eHealth system among proposals listed in amendment to be read by lawmakers next week.
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Chinese Estates CEO, sister sell retail shops in Hong Kong amid market stress
Chan Hoi-wan and her sister lowered their asking price by 7 per cent to close the deal for the Hong Kong retail shops on March 18.
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Raging Sea Horse threatens to sue Hong Kong watchdog over low mattress score
Hong Kong bedding company gives Consumer Council hard time over score in ‘unfair’ mattress testing.
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China couple yearning for son have 9 girls, all named with character ‘di’, hoping for a boy
Many Chinese couples believe son can support them in old age, viewing daughter as akin to water that has been poured out when they marry.
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PolyU makes bold offer to pay for set-up cost of Hong Kong’s new medical school
Council chairman Lam Tai-fai says the institution can cover costs if needed, until the school moves into the Ngai Tam Mei campus.
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Elderly Malaysian man to be charged with slapping non-Muslim for eating during Ramadan
The 65-year-old initially pleaded guilty but claimed he did not hit the victim hard enough to cause bruises.
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66 Hong Kong taxi drivers hit with demerit points since penalty system introduction
While no drivers have been disqualified for accumulating 15 demerit points, 49 had incurred 10 within the first 6 months.
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