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Banking & Finance
Hong Kong authority presses banks to shape up services for seniors
The monetary authority requires lenders to improve banking apps, branch premises and sales processes to suit the city’s ageing population.
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Shanghai to open ‘free-to-fly’ zones covering 46% of city for consumer drones
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Homebuyers snap up latest Sierra Sea flats as SHKP set for another sell-out
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Military
Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?
Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices.
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The merits of modified explosives carried by drones is the subject of an article in a magazine managed by China’s state-owned defence industry giant Norinco. Photo: Getty Images
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China mum makes daughter walk on knees during cold night, berates worried passers-by
Mother blames stress of debt incurred to give girl a ‘better’ education for punishment; netizens say she should ‘see a psychiatrist’.
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Health & Environment
Malaysia’s Johor books 5 Singaporeans for littering under new enforcement regime
The cases come as the country enforces new rules sending littering offences to court as the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign rolls out.
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United States & Canada
Larry Fink considers rotating World Economic Forum away from Davos
The interim co-chief, and BlackRock CEO says the ‘mountain must come down to earth’ proposing a rotation to hubs like Detroit, Dublin and Jakarta.
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Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Education
Hong Kong teams up with experts to develop AI tailored for schools
Secretary for Education Christine Choi tells legislature authorities are exploring launching a large language model relating to city’s school curriculum.
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China Economy
How China is rethinking export-led growth as global trade walls rise
Protectionism is forcing a shift towards balancing exports with outbound investment, analysts say.
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Policy
Beijing outlines tech push with focus on AI, 6G, humanoid robots
Tech ministry’s plan targets breakthroughs in AI models, agents and chips, as well as AI’s spread into diverse sectors.
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Law and Crime
Helper in Hong Kong charged, another held, over alleged abuse of 2 children
Helper, 28, faces holding charge of ill-treatment after four-month-old baby hospitalised with brain injury suspected to have been caused by shaking.
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The four-month-old is currently in the intensive care unit of Prince of Wales Hospital after undergoing emergency brain surgery. Photo: Handout
Politics
Singapore’s Workers’ Party rejects Leader of the Opposition position
WP says ‘the leader of the largest opposition party in parliament is the leader of the opposition’ in a statement.
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Southeast Asia
US clears US$2.3 billion jet and torpedo sale to Singapore
Pending US Congress approval, the US$2.3 billion Boeing P-8A deal announced at Pentagon talks will upgrade Singapore’s anti-submarine capabilities.
2 hours ago
Policy
China fines e-commerce firm PDD for tax violations amid probe
Operator of leading online retail platform was cited for failure to comply with Shanghai’s tax requirements.
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Lifestyle & Culture
Malaysia’s primary school changes spur fears of ‘herd effect’ competition
From 2027, children can enter Year One of primary school at age six instead of seven, fuelling fears of limited teaching staff and space.
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Standard One students attending a class at a primary school in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
East Asia
Why South Korea’s flight attendants are forced to brave bitter cold in uniforms
Flight attendants commute in uniform due to lack of changing rooms at Incheon Airport as labour groups fight for better conditions.
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Politics
Malaysia media groups urge action after reporter allegedly assaulted at event
The incident follows the detention of another journalist under the Sedition Act, sharpening concerns about intimidation and press freedom.
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Banking & Finance
Xi’s appointments underscore his policy priorities as economy slows
China’s government promoted Yi Huiman, the chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to head of the securities regulator to help steer the stock market toward an avenue for fundraising.
30 Jan 2019 - 9:54AM
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, visits a farm in Jiansanjiang in northeastern China's Heilongjiang province on September 25, 2018. Xi was on an inspection tour of the region as China has slapped tariffs on US agricultural imports and looked to increase farming self-sufficiency amid a growing trade war with the United States. Photo: Xinhua
Companies
Son of Hong Kong's ‘Superman’ tycoon reinvests in home town
Analysts say Victor Li, who has been frustrated by his attempts to acquire overseas assets because of protectionism, trade disputes and rising interest rates, has once again started looking at Hong Kong’s property market for reasonable returns on its investments.
3 Apr 2019 - 9:47AM
Companies
Sun Hung Kai pays US$1.43 billion for fourth Kai Tak runway plot
23 Jan 2019 - 11:31PM
Companies
China pharma has a bitter pill to swallow: R&D
Beijing wants cheaper, better drugs. That’s pressuring drug makers to innovate as generics become more competitive.
19 Jan 2019 - 12:40PM
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Man disqualified from HK marathon for running with baby
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