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Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:14:59 +0800
‘Chinese martyrs remembered’: Beijing and Pyongyang officials mark 72nd anniversary of China entering Korean war
The war is one of the most commemorated in China, representing victory against US imperialism.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:40:53 +0800
‘Primary political task’ for Hong Kong to roll out activities boosting awareness of spirit of Communist Party’s 20th congress: Beijing’s point man on city affairs
HKMAO director Xia Baolong elaborates on state leader’s speech at recently concluded session, pointing to affirmation of ‘one country, two systems’.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:16:45 +0800
Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory confirms Covid-19 impact after central China campus restricted worker movement
Apple’s largest supplier said production remains ‘relatively stable’ after a ‘small number of employees’ were affected by Covid.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:02:07 +0800
UN slams Malaysia for ‘forced returns’ of Myanmar nationals seeking asylum
In the last two months, hundreds of Myanmar nationals are reported to have been sent back against their will by Malaysian authorities, the UN’s refugee agency said.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:00:13 +0800
China looks to the future, and climate talks, with Earth simulation lab
Giant globe shows climate, atmosphere, marine environment, polar sea ice and ecology simulations over different periods.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:48:05 +0800
Coronavirus: Hong Kong health chief defends bid to nullify 20,000 jab exemptions by amending law, insists on ‘sufficient legal basis’ for pandemic work
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says ‘it’s not whether the government wins or someone else wins’, but about ‘all citizens winning this battle against Covid’.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:36:46 +0800
Ukraine alleges Russian dirty bomb deception at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukraine suspects Russia might be preparing a ‘terrorist act’ with nuclear materials stored at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:00:50 +0800
Singapore plans tighter cryptocurrency rules to limit risks for retail investors
Proposed new rules from the Monetary Authority of Singapore include banning incentives such as referral bonuses and introducing a test for would-be investors to ensure they have ‘sufficient knowledge’ of the highly volatile digital asset.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:51:28 +0800
Standard Chartered’s third-quarter profit beats expectations on higher interest rates, markets business
Standard Chartered’s pre-tax profit was US$1.4 billion in the third quarter, beating a consensus estimate of US$1.1 billion.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:30:24 +0800
Twitter is losing its most active users amid competition from TikTok and Instagram, internal documents show
The number of heavy tweeters, who typically post three or four times a week and make up half of Twitter’s global revenue, has been in decline.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:20:03 +0800
Ukraine war: Russia digging in for ‘heaviest of battles’ in Kherson
Russia is preparing to defend the largest city under its control from Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:13 +0800
B-21 bomber will cut US response time against China but can’t hide from PLA: military experts
Advance strategic bomber, the B-21 Raider, ‘will pose new threats and challenges to China’s national defence’, retired PLA general says.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:40:22 +0800
Rishi Sunak is the UK’s first prime minister of colour, but equality fight not over
The UK has often struggled to welcome immigrants from its former colonies – and continues to grapple with racism and wealth inequality.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:17:06 +0800
Google parent Alphabet hit by advertising slump as sales miss estimates, but cloud losses narrow
Alphabet had $57.27 billion in third quarter sales, less than expected, as a slowdown in online advertising spreads from social media to search.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:10:12 +0800
2 men in Hong Kong arrested over laundering HK$3.5 billion after withdrawal of 8.4 tonnes of precious metal from security vault
Authorities say huge amount of money handled through suspects’ bank accounts incommensurate with their financial status.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:08:28 +0800
US threatens North Korea with nuclear deterrent to protect ‘ironclad’ allies South Korea, Japan
The United States will use ‘the full range’ of its capabilities – including nuclear – to defend its allies, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said, underscoring what she called Washington’s ‘ironclad’ security commitment.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:03:02 +0800
US midterm elections: John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz spar in closely-watched debate
US Senate candidates Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz traded attacks in the lone debate of a Pennsylvania race that will help decide whether Democrats retain control of the Senate.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:07 +0800
After Xi Jinping solidifies power, China’s new leadership line-up must restore confidence in managing the economy, experts say
Steadying sentiment among investors in China will be no easy feat, with unease about the retirement of several senior pro-reform policymakers and Beijing’s refusal to drop harsh Covid containment rules.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:43:04 +0800
Hong Kong stocks halt five-day slump as Meituan and Tencent rally, authorities seek to calm markets and foreign funds return
Local stocks snap a five-day, 10 per cent losing streak as authorities seek to reassure investors about financial market stability. Foreign investors appear to be dip-buying in the market.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:40:25 +0800
Kanye West no longer a billionaire after Adidas cuts ties
German sportswear giant Adidas ends its partnership with Kanye West after a series of anti-Semitic outbursts by the controversial rapper.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:02:11 +0800
SK Hynix cuts capital expenditure in half amid weak PC, smartphone demand and Washington’s export restrictions on China
The memory chip maker’s operating profit fell to US$1.2 billion in the third quarter amid an ‘unprecedented deterioration in market conditions’.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:01:07 +0800
As Singapore’s cost of living soars, permits to ride outpace price of cheapest motorbikes
Permits for entry-level cars also now cost nearly triple what they did in 2018 – adding to widening inequality, as it gets costlier to have fun and relax in the city state, too.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:13 +0800
Hong Kong SaaS start-up WATI collects US$23 million in funding from Shopify, Tiger Global in bets on Southeast Asia growth
WATI becomes the latest Hong Kong-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) start-up to collect new funding from big-name global investors.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:14 +0800
‘Too much rubbish on computer’: Chinese girl, 2, takes dad literally – washes laptop with soap and water and amuses millions
The parents of a two-year-old girl in China are unsure if they should be angry or laugh after their daughter overheard her father say his laptop was full of rubbish and decided to wash it with soap and water in a video viewed more than 100 million ti...

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:12 +0800
Weak yen builds pressure on firms to bring manufacturing back to Japan
Tokyo to offer economic package to boost domestic manufacturing as firms reassess overseas operations due to global health crisis, Sino-US tensions.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:30:09 +0800
Security tokens can ‘revolutionise’ how Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area property developers fund mega projects, says report
Security token offerings (STOs) could ‘revolutionise’ the way developers raise capital to fund their projects, providing a shot in the arm for the property markets of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, according to a report published on Tuesday.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:10 +0800
Coronavirus: XBB may become dominant strain in Hong Kong, health expert says, pointing to Singapore’s explosion of cases
But Professor Ivan Hung says Hong Kong has a strong level of immunity against coronavirus subvariants, like XBB, which derive from commonly found local strains.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:30:11 +0800
Chinese University of Hong Kong president agrees to drop crest redesign after pro-Beijing lawmakers complain of ‘lack of consultation’
Governing council endorses move, with trio of lawmakers appointed to body saying they have demanded independent investigation into redesign.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:30:08 +0800
Hong Kong-based professional services firms ramp up in Singapore as they eye lucrative Southeast Asian market
Hong Kong professional services firms see lucrative opportunities in fast-growing Southeast Asian region.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:14 +0800
China tech stock rout will likely be followed by more asset sell-offs and job losses as investors reassess sector, analysts say
The country’s tech sector has seen a spectacular fall from grace and analysts say further restructuring and job losses could be around the corner.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:12 +0800
Female North Korean defector’s decomposed body found in Seoul home
Authorities believe nearly a year has passed since the woman died, given the fact that she was found wearing winter clothes.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:59:33 +0800
Joe Biden discusses Ukraine and China with Rishi Sunak, says UK still closest US ally
The US president congratulated the new British PM on their first call; the leaders will meet in person at the G20 summit in Indonesia.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:20 +0800
Was Beijing’s praise of ‘noble’ party and state leaders a nod to Li Keqiang?
A state media report didn’t name names when it recognised leaders who ‘voluntarily’ asked to retire.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:55:42 +0800
Vladimir Putin scrambles to boost Russian arms production for Ukraine war
Faced with delays and mounting losses, the leader urged his government to cut red tape and crank out weapons and supplies.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:34:24 +0800
US Capitol attack investigators question ex-Donald Trump aide Hope Hicks
The former White House communications director is no stranger to probes of her ex-boss and was a witness in Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:15 +0800
What the 20th party congress reveals about China’s leadership, strategy and attitude to conflict
It is unsurprising that Xi Jinping chose loyalists to surround him in the Politburo Standing Committee, but the elevation of ideology tsar Wang Huning bears watching. In terms of strategy, it is clear national security will continue to take precedenc...

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:29:37 +0800
Russia raises Ukraine ‘dirty bomb’ accusation at UN
At the closed-door meeting of the Security Council, however, Moscow did not provide new evidence for claims of a plot to use the radioactive device.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 01:54:10 +0800
Saudi Arabia blasts US as oil dispute continues, calls itself the ‘maturer’ side
The kingdom’s energy minister slammed attempts to ‘manipulate markets’, in apparent reference to Biden’s release of strategic fuel reserves.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:30:08 +0800
Classical Chinese literature is having a moment. Can it boost soft power?
The likes of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti and director Chloe Zhao have made classical Chinese literature cool and shown that it can foster goodwill towards China. Whether Beijing can capitalise on Chinese literature in its so...

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:09 +0800
China and Australia still need each other, and their interest in clean energy may just clear the slate
Although their political rivalry and trade quarrels persist ahead of a 50-year milestone in bilateral ties, China and Australia share a common goal of curbing climate change while ensuring that there is enough power for the people.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:39:50 +0800
Hong Kong national security police arrest man suspected of being involved in terrorist plots to bomb infrastructure, courts and set alight Covid test centres
The 22-year-old suspect connected to now-defunct pro-independence Returning Valiant and radical anti-government body Black Bloc, insider say.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:56:51 +0800
Hong Kong teachers with serious ‘defects’ in character and conduct could face lifetime classroom ban, education secretary warns
Draft amendments to teachers’ code of conduct also throws lifeline to teachers to re-register after disqualification

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:45:10 +0800
Russian court rejects US basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against 9-year drug sentence
Lawyers for Griner, who was arrested with vape cartridges containing cannabis oil at a Moscow airport, said the verdict was out of line with Russian judicial practice.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:11:04 +0800
Artist’s impressions of new and improved Hong Kong ‘light public housing’ unveiled by minister
Artist’s impressions of new temporary housing features family in spacious, open-plan flat.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:45:09 +0800
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says US-China tensions, Ukraine war bigger threat than recession
Dimon told Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative conference a recession is not the most important thing we think about.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:30:09 +0800
China’s ‘epic’ stock sell-off, weak yuan don’t tell whole story for economy
While analysts say the risks of further market upheaval remain high, drastic fluctuations this week are seen as an ‘extreme’ reaction to China’s leadership reshuffle.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:00:18 +0800
‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis posts video of strangers in Singapore touching her hair without consent
Video stirred online debate about the rudeness of the two women, and for the singer not setting personal boundaries.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:00:15 +0800
US-blacklisted Chinese AI giant Megvii said to carry out fresh lay-offs amid escalating tech war between Washington and Beijing
Speculation about retrenchment of workers in China’s AI industry reflects the uncertainties brought by US trade sanctions and further restrictions imposed by Washington.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:00:09 +0800
Saudi Arabia reaffirms energy ties with China amid US fears over oil cuts
Riyadh’s relations with Washington have long been unbalanced and the kingdom has more options now, Chinese analyst says.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:56:44 +0800
Shanghai’s ocean freight rates stuck in free fall from Covid-19 highs as weakened global economy exacerbates gloomy outlook
Shippers in Shanghai now charge about US$2,000 to transport a 20-foot equivalent container to the US west coast, down from US$20,000 in the summer of 2021 when the pandemic disrupted the supply of Chinese-made goods in high demand abroad.



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