Only 1 in 10 Hong Kong non-government workers enjoys flexible schedules: survey
‘Many people in Hong Kong still hold the traditional belief that long hours and being physically present in the office are key indicators of dedication and productivity,’ expert says.
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Deconstructing art: as China’s iconic Dafen village reels, AI takes orders from artists
Dafen once supplied over half the world’s oil paintings – then the global economic crisis, pandemic and China’s housing downturn took their toll – and now comes AI.
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Malaysia’s rail port project targets a Europe trade corridor shake-up
Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.
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Elon Musk-Sam Altman fight over OpenAI overhaul set for March trial
A US federal judge called for an expedited trial on the ‘core’ claim from Musk’s 2024 lawsuit that OpenAI’s restructuring plan is unlawful.
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Tokyo to transform congested Ginza motorway into New York High Line-inspired green space
To promote a walkable city, Tokyo is converting a clogged motorway into a green pedestrian space, inspired by New York’s High Line.
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Trump says Vietnam willing to cut tariffs on US goods to ‘zero’ to reach deal
The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.
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Indonesia’s new coal pricing rule sparks uncertainty, resistance from Chinese firms
Analysts warn Indonesia may lose its competitiveness over the new regulation amid concerns about lack of market flexibility.
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World’s first 1-nanometre RISC-V chip made in China with 2D materials
China’s chip industry has reached a major milestone after scientists developed the world’s most complex semiconductor microprocessor.
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Potential arrest, no perks, pension: what comes next for South Korea’s Yoon?
Yoon Suk-yeol faces criminal investigations and he must vacate the official residence. Inquiry into scandals involving his wife may also accelerate.
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US diplomats in China face relationship ban, Xiaomi’s fatal car crash: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From FBI’s raids on a Chinese-American scientist to ByteDance founder’s citizenship status, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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India turns to AI in fight against glaucoma, boost early detection of disease
AI tools can help analyse retinal images to detect signs of glaucoma, and warn people about impending health risks for related diseases, experts say.
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China’s deep sea space station: could South China Sea be the next Persian Gulf?
An alien, underwater world could hold the answers to China’s energy security, scientists say, as they work to unlock its mysteries.
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Given prevailing headwinds, Hong Kong has the big opportunity as an offshore yuan hub: CICC
With low rates in China, borrowing in yuan is now cheaper than in other currencies, CICC says.
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US horror writer mistaken for Duterte’s lawyer: ‘not how I wanted to get famous’
Diehard supporters of the Philippine ex-president flooded Nicholas Kaufmann’s Facebook page, demanding he bring their hero home.
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IShowSpeed in Hong Kong: US YouTube star meets pandas, as fans flock for selfies
Popular American streamer also takes part in ‘villain-hitting’ ritual in Causeway Bay.
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Tech war: China claims AI chip progress as Loongson unveils CPUs amid self-sufficiency push
The new processors integrate Loongson’s central processing unit cores, which are based on its in-house instruction set architecture.
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Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that
The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.
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Shock over teen surrogate, China’s ‘century baby’ dies, placenta theft: 5 trending stories
From a teenage surrogate mother to a RedNote rendezvous in Shanghai, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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‘Fitness King of Hong Kong’ Eddie Phillips dies of lung cancer aged 74
‘He was a talented entrepreneur from a young age and was passionate about fitness and good health,’ his daughter says.
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Israel military ‘dissecting’ Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel resumed military operations last month, Palestinians say.
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