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1. How life of China’s ‘father of 2 bombs’ tells different story than Oppenheimer
Tuesday marks the centenary of the birth of Deng Jiaxian, the physicist who played a key role in developing China’s atomic and hydrogen bombs and who has now become a totemic figure in the story of China’s military development known as the “father of two bombs”.
2. Chinese scientists detect ‘spy balloon’ as small as F-35 on radar
While the US military struggles to detect spy balloons, Chinese scientists can offer a simple, efficient and low-cost solution.
3. Singapore pips Hong Kong as world’s most expensive city to live ‘extremely well’

Increased spending by Hong Kong’s wealthy residents pushed the city one notch higher in terms of the “cost of living extremely well”, making it the world’s second-most expensive metropolis, according to a recent report.
4. Chinese teen who beat MIT students in Alibaba maths contest attracts doubters

Alibaba Group Holding’s annual global maths contest finished on Saturday with all eyes on a 17-year-old vocational school student who has bested hundreds of competitors from prestigious universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Tsinghua University, generating intense interest and speculation online.
5. Hong Kong air travellers can keep liquids, gadgets in bags after security upgrade

Travellers will be able to keep liquids and electronics in their hand luggage when they pass through security at Hong Kong airport from next week, thanks to an HK$800 million (US$102 million) upgrade of the system that includes smart screening.
6. Marcos Jnr’s late response to clash marks Manila’s muted stance, diplomacy
The Philippines is maintaining a muted stance on the recent clash between its navy and the Chinese coastguard in the South China Sea, observers say, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr seen to be playing down the incident to avoid touching on responses or “red lines” that might escalate tensions further.
7. Jail for Singapore boss who paid herself US$148,000 for tuition, medical bills
A human resources employee in Singapore who is in charge of her company’s payroll system has been jailed for 18 months for making bogus pay claims for herself involving nearly S$200,000 (US$148,000).


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Hong Kong airport upgrade, Singapore most expensive city to live ‘extremely well’: 7 highlights

Illustration: Henry Wong

Singapore retained the title as the world’s most expensive metropolis in terms of the ‘cost of living extremely well’, according to a Julius Baer report. Photo: AFP

A 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China became a celebrity on social media after reaching the final round of Alibaba’s annual maths competition. Photo: Weibo

Airport officials say they expect the new screening channels to each process 360 people every hour, compared with 240 under the old system. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

South China Sea collision, AI-powered sexbots, Malaysian ‘ghost marriage’: 7 highlights

China says a Philippine ship on a supply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre (pictured) “ignored multiple stern warnings from the Chinese side” and caused a collision with its vessel on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Sex doll producers in China are enhancing products with AI for an advanced user experience. Photo: Instagram/starperydollofficial

A cargo plane was forced to make an emergency return on Monday morning. Photo: Jelly Tse

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

The main entrance to the exclusive American Club’s country retreat in Tai Tam. Photo: Handout

The grieving families of an about-to-be-married Chinese couple killed in a car accident are to hold a “ghost marriage” for the pair. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/chinapress.com

Taiwan Strait ‘hellscape’, Louis Koo sued, Shanghai’s foreigners: 7 highlights of the week

Chinese-made drones on display at an airshow on the mainland. Photo: Xinhua

The USS Connecticut submarine was involved in an underwater accident in 2021, which has now helped Chinese researchers looking into submarine detection. Photo: US Navy

Actor Louis Koo in a still from Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, a 2024 film he stars in. Photo: Handout

Illustration: Brian Wang

Lots of water, protein, exercise, a positive attitude and a little sunshine are the secrets to looking young, according to 58-year-old Chuando Tan. Photo: instagram.com/chuando_chuandoandfrey

Chelsea Manalo, 24, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines on May 22, making history as the first Philippine winner of African-American descent. Photo: Facebook/Miss Universe Philippines

China’s Chang’e-6 lift-off, Cathay’s cadet troubles: 7 highlights of the week

An image of the lander and ascender on the moon’s surface taken by a mobile camera carried by Chang’e 6. Photo: CNSA

Prospective migrants and their families gather outside Dhaka airport last Friday, awaiting updates about their tickets. Photo: Redwan Ahmed

A view of a sleeper carriage for the new China Railway overnight service between Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. Photo: MTR

Crystal Jade in Singapore has been feeling the heat for a promotional campaign for char siu that employs a Cantonese insult often directed at children by frustrated parents. Photo: SCMP

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From the life of China’s Oppenheimer to Singapore topping world’s most expensive city for living ‘extremely well’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting


From the life of China’s Oppenheimer to Singapore topping world’s most expensive city for living ‘extremely well’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.


Hong Kong airport upgrade, Singapore most expensive city to live ‘extremely well’: 7 highlights

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}From the life of China’s Oppenheimer to Singapore topping world’s most expensive city for living ‘extremely well’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. How life of China’s ‘father of 2 bombs’ tells different story than Oppenheimer

From the life of China’s Oppenheimer to Singapore topping world’s most expensive city for living ‘extremely well’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting