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Bank Indonesia independence questioned as Prabowo nominates nephew to board
Thomas Djiwandono’s nomination comes amid fears that monetary policy autonomy may fall victim to the president’s ambitious economic targets.
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60% more applicants per job in Hong Kong in 2025 amid AI takeover of roles
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Fancl distributor couple buys Lippo Centre office, shop in US$38.3 million deal
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Middle East
Hackers target Iran state TV with exiled prince’s message to forces
In clips, Reza Pahlavi urges security forces to ‘join the people’ in the nationwide demonstrations.
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People hold up US flags and portraits of Reza Pahlavi in front of the US consulate in Frankfurt, Germany on Friday. Photo: AFP
China Economy
Baby bust: China births plunge 17% in 2025 to historic low as population shrinks
With Beijing having accelerated family-support policies and childcare subsidies, analysts warn that structural reforms are vital to arrest the deepening slide.
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Science
Chinese team restores legendary Tang dynasty ‘golden’ armour from Tibetan tomb
Tomb’s occupant confirmed to be a Tuyuhun king and the gold armour displayed was likely among his most prized possessions, say conservators.
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South Asia
11 dead, over 60 missing after massive fire destroys Pakistan shopping centre
Police say the market’s layout and presence of flammable materials such as carpets and blankets kept the blaze going throughout the weekend.
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Locals gather to observe a massive fire sweeping through a shopping mall in Karachi on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua
People
Anwar’s reform record questioned after Malaysian reporter’s sedition arrest
Rex Tan’s arrest for asking a ‘sensitive question’ shows how a colonial-era act continues to hold back Malaysian reforms, critics say.
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Banking & Finance
China’s securities regulator clamps down on speculation to prevent sharp swings
CSRC signals it wants a slower but longer stock market rally after trading volumes and margin financing hit record highs.
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Chinese husband smashes up home after wife buys dishwasher without his consent
Raging husband with considerable debts explodes violently over domestic purchase then apologises saying they can buy a ‘smaller’ machine.
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China Economy
Harbouring ambitions: China’s port giants make waves with record growth
Record container volumes drive ambitious expansions at Shanghai and Ningbo ports as Beijing bets on smart hubs and regional integration to weather global volatility.
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The Chuanshan area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is seen in China’s Zhejiang province. Port authorities said it had surpassed 40 million TEU in container throughput by early December. Photo: Xinhua
Tech Trends
UBTech partners with Airbus to bring humanoid robots to aviation manufacturing
The deal follows a similar one with US semiconductor maker Texas Instruments, underscoring the Chinese firm’s accelerated overseas push.
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Lifestyle & Culture
‘Khalwat’: divorced couple arrested for sharing hotel room in Malaysia
The offence applies to unmarried Muslim couples found in private seclusion and is punishable by fines, jail terms or caning.
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World
Trump reacts to China-Canada deal, ‘messy’ year for Philippines: 5 weekend reads
From China’s attempt to shut out US tech to Japan being urged to return relic, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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Property
Mainland China’s home prices extend slide, deepening property downturn
New home prices fall again in December, with declines across most cities, as second-hand values plunge year on year.
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People skate on a frozen lake at Chaoyang Park in Beijing, with residential buildings in the background. Photo: AP
Society
2-day Hong Kong Marathon could boost mega-event economy: lawmakers
Organisers also urged to design routes through less congested areas, such as Kai Tak and Northern Metropolis, to reduce traffic disruptions.
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East Asia
Alarm bells ring for Japan’s Tepco as glitch delays nuclear restart
The delay was reportedly due to an alarm malfunction that occurred during equipment testing over the weekend.
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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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