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Asian-American mother challenges tough Chinese traditions for new mums
Clarissa Wei’s cookbook ‘Sitting the Month’ puts a modern spin on the traditional Chinese foods typically given to post-partum mothers.
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Australasia
Why Australia’s most Instagrammed street is becoming unliveable
‘It’s nice to see people enjoying it, but really, it’s just getting a bit too much,’ a resident says as visitors descend on Gerringong.
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Economics
What’s behind Japan’s novel move to share Mogami warship design with India?
Tokyo has offered to give Delhi the plans to its US$500-million Mogami-class ship so that it can be built in India using Japanese materials.
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Diplomacy
Crisis surge or lasting shift? China’s solar exports double in a month
Countries respond to massive economic pain with accelerating demand for Chinese PV products but will they maintain the pace?
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Society
2 Hongkongers penalised as new public vaping ban takes effect
‘We will issue penalty tickets without warning, and step up publicity in high-traffic areas such as business districts,’ Dr Manny Lam says.
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Law and Crime
Tai Po probe: URA’s lack of price checks enabled ‘unscrupulous consultants’
Urban Renewal Authority generally aware of bid-rigging in the building sector but did not intervene by assessing reasonableness of individual bids.
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Southeast Asia
Malaysia seeks return of elephants as Japan climate, welfare concerns grow
One of the pachyderms reportedly suffered a damaged tusk at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka.
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Society
Elderly man drowns during morning swim at Hong Kong’s Lung Mei Beach
Man was taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po, where he was pronounced dead.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong tour groups to mainland China surge by up to 40% for Labour Day break
Industry leaders say slight increases in fuel surcharges for flights to Asian destinations ‘not the main driver’ behind Hongkongers heading to mainland.
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United States & Canada
Chainsaws and a paddling pool: gruesome details alleged in D4vd case
Prosecutors say R&B singer killed 14-year-old girl to stop her from exposing their relationship and ruining his career.
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Southeast Asia
French teen facing jail over straw licking stunt allowed to leave Singapore
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien gets permission to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for an internship.
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Robots to join human baggage handlers in Japan
The 2-year trial run will test the effectiveness of using humanoid robots to help with ground crew duties at airports.
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Politics
Can Philippines’ new anti-Pogo playbook rein in fast-moving scam hubs?
The new inter-agency rules aim to give investigators a framework tailored to Pogo-linked crime and support a coordinated response.
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Science
Oxford AI star Song Yuhang returns to China, but why did he leave chip start-up?
Talented young scientist’s links with Beihang University raised in recent article but questions remained unanswered.
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Big Tech
Ant International serves 150m merchants, 2b consumers, bets on AI commerce
Company says it is seeking to broaden its market reach in Asia, Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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Law and Crime
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Should the law treat autonomous AI ‘agents’ as legal persons?
As AI agents can now make decisions and act independently, the law should start treating them – not their creators or users – as legal persons.
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Hong Kong Opinion
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How Hong Kong’s institutional strengths can power its 5-year plan
The ‘small government’ era is over. Hong Kong must proactively serve as a super value-adder connecting China and the world.
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Australasia
India overtakes England to become Australia’s largest migrant group
The third-largest cohort comprises those born in China, at 732,000, followed by 638,000 from New Zealand.
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World
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Why Malaysian-Indians are less likely to be scammed
Arrested scammers told police in Penang that Malaysian-Indians were toughest to deceive.
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China Economy
China braces for record Labour Day travel surge as tourism demand remains robust
China expects to handle a record 304 million cross-regional trips per day over the holiday, as the government focuses on boosting consumption.
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China Personalities
Video game-loving China monk says hobby and religion have similar life purposes
Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted.
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Diplomacy
Trump, Putin talk Iran and Ukraine, US energy exports up: what happened overnight
The two conflicts could end on a ‘similar timetable’ US President Donald Trump has said.
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Politics
Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?
Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.
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China EVs
Geely joins Chery, BYD in profit slide as China car sales plunge
Three most profitable carmakers last year all report double-digit profit declines, but rosier export forecast improves outlook.
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Food & Drink
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It is sweet how Chinese desserts are having their moment again
Dubai chocolate, croffles and matcha tarts are temporary, while Chinese sweet soups – known as tongsui in Cantonese – are forever.
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Economics
Brics to push for intra-currency payments as ‘immunity’ against Western clout
New Delhi has to be wary of any move to challenge the US dollar as it seeks to sign an interim trade deal with Washington, analysts say.
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Other Sport
Iranian climber to stay for China world meet, thanks to kindness of strangers
After arduous trek to Asian championships in Meishan, Ali Salimian will be able to compete in another meet after help from climbers, gyms.
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Food & Drink
Le Le redefines Vietnamese fine dining in Hong Kong with Saigon soul food
Discover Hong Kong’s Le Le: progressive Vietnamese fine dining rooted in Elizabeth Chu’s Saigon childhood memories, Michelin-starred innovation and bold culinary storytelling.
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Jewellery
How jewellery pieces get starring roles in films like The Devil Wears Prada 2
Expert Kathryn Vanderveen explains how jewels in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, for instance, go beyond marketing to become a form of storytelling.
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Europe
Trump may cut US troops in Germany after ‘humiliating’ Iran comment
The German chancellor has drawn the US president’s ire with his remarks about Tehran besting Washington at the negotiating table.
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