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Australia
Ariana Grande’s Singapore harasser kicked out of Lady Gaga show in Australia
Videos taken on Tuesday show Johnson Wen being escorted from the concert venue in Australia before Lady Gaga’s performance began.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:13PM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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Help our children step out of virtual playgrounds into real ones
15 Nov 2025 - 11:30AM
IOC
Fears over crocs, tides allayed as Australian river approved for 2032 Olympics
21 Oct 2025 - 10:24PM
China-Australia relations
China calls for tough penalties over attack on student in Australia
Assault in Hobart one the latest in a string of incidents against Chinese visitors in recent months.
10 Aug 2025 - 8:00PM
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Asia travel
Letters
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The pitfalls of squat toilets, major and minor
Readers discuss the (medical) pros and cons of squat toilets, and what books are for nowadays.
5 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
Israel-Gaza war
Letters
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Wanted: a ceasefire in Gaza
Readers discuss a solution for Gaza, threats to the world, and how to respond to US aid cuts.
3 Jul 2025 - 2:30PM
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Cryptocurrency
Letters
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How Asia can define the era of stablecoins
Readers discuss policy momentum for stablecoins, the Israel-Iran war, and pro-baby policies.
19 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM
Autonomous vehicles
Waymo expands robotaxi services into more parts of San Francisco Bay Area
The self-driving technology firm had received approval from California last month to expand operations.
18 Jun 2025 - 12:15PM
The Philippines
Letters
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Not much substance to the Philippines’ cabinet reshuffle
Readers discuss Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s reaction to the midterm election, the mental benefits of travel, the closing of a landmark cinema, and how to deepen tourist interest in old police stations in Hong Kong.
8 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
Australia’s Queensland to open Shenzhen trade office with Hong Kong as ‘gateway’
State’s trade minister says her government is seeking cooperation with Chinese businesses in infrastructure, healthcare and clean energy.
16 May 2025 - 8:30AM
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Semiconductors
US start-up PsiQuantum raising US$750 million in quantum computing race
Start-ups and major tech firms are chasing quantum computing, with Google, Microsoft and Amazon having unveiled new quantum chips.
25 Mar 2025 - 11:15AM
International Property
Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook, Far East Consortium bet on Brisbane casino resort
US$33 million deal with Star Australia plants flag in the Queensland capital, which is preparing to host the 2032 Olympics.
7 Mar 2025 - 6:36PM
Australia
Australia jails 14 sect members over ‘slow and painful’ death of girl, 8
The girl’s mother and father, the leader and other members of the home-based church were jailed for manslaughter.
26 Feb 2025 - 6:39PM
Business of climate change
China’s world-leading electric-bus maker Yutong touts new tech as exports grow
With quick-charge batteries from CATL, firm aims to extend driving range by 10 per cent while cutting operating cost by 20 per cent.
13 Jan 2025 - 1:51PM
Australia
How Chinese-made prefab homes could solve Australia’s housing crisis
Chinese prefab home exports offer Australian builders a cost-effective way to tackle the housing affordability crisis and deepen trade ties.
21 Jul 2024 - 9:30AM
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Australia
Jack Black’s band cancels Australia tour after ‘don’t miss Trump next time’ quip
The Kung Fu Panda actor said he was ‘blindsided’ by Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass’ remarks making light of the assassination attempt.
17 Jul 2024 - 11:34AM
Fame and celebrity
Who is Mel C’s hunky new Australian model boyfriend, Chris Dingwall?
Former Spice Girl and mother of one Mel C has decided to go public with her new beau Chris Dingwall after being spotted at Glastonbury and Wimbledon with him in recent weeks
16 Jul 2024 - 5:00AM
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Australia
Australia tells Russia to ‘back off’ in war of words over arrested spy couple
Moscow accused Canberra of inciting ‘anti-Russian paranoia’ for charging Kira and Igor Korolev with espionage.
13 Jul 2024 - 12:14PM
Australia
Australia army private and husband accused of spying for Russia
Police allege Kira Korolev secretly travelled to Russia in 2023 while on military leave and accuse her husband Igor of accessing her work account and sending her classified information.
12 Jul 2024 - 6:09PM
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Australia
Is Australia racist? ‘Intense’ migration debate sets tone for 2025 election
Australian politicians’ use of anti-immigrant rhetoric reflects a wider global trend of race and division being weaponised for electoral gain.
10 Jun 2024 - 8:00AM
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Profile
His cold-case crime podcasts bring justice for murdered Australian women
Hedley Thomas, investigative journalist and author, tells Kate Whitehead about sleeping beside his police scanner, marrying in Hong Kong, and the power of podcasts such as his true-crime series.
8 Jun 2024 - 7:16AM
Pacific nations
New Caledonia riots spotlight French ‘failures’ of democracy in South Pacific
‘Foreign interference’ narrative, a bid to deflect France’s responsibility for the crisis and insult to the Kanak people’s long struggle for independence, analysts note.
22 May 2024 - 8:00AM
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Fifa
Corruption scandal hits Australian soccer, captain accused of fixing yellow cards
Ulises Davila and fellow players Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis formally charged and granted bail, with Davila scheduled to appear in court on June 24.
17 May 2024 - 5:06PM
Australia
Australia’s Qantas stopping ‘half-full’ Sydney-Shanghai flights on low demand
Australia’s flag carrier said demand for China travel had not recovered as strongly as expected. Aircraft on the route will be redirected to other destinations across Asia, it said.
14 May 2024 - 3:39PM
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Australia
‘Treat people like adults’: Australia, New Zealand take work from home to heart
Some employers love it. Others have issued ‘return-to-work’ mandates, forcing employees back into the office. Finding a balance is key, experts say – and flexibility isn’t without its downsides.
13 May 2024 - 8:00AM
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Australia
My Take
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Playing defence Mini-Me for the US will cost Australia dearly
The complaint by Canberra about the latest Chinese military flare-up close to China’s coast is not only hypocritical but highly escalatory.
10 May 2024 - 9:00PM
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Australia
‘Epidemic’: Australia’s Albanese joins protests against domestic violence
At least 26 women have been killed this year – one every four days – according to rights lobby group Destroy The Joint.
28 Apr 2024 - 9:15PM
Australia
Young Chinese student among 5 women killed in Sydney mall knife attack
The last of Joel Cauchi’s six victims was identified on Monday as Yixuan Cheng, a young Chinese woman who was a student. Police say the killer appeared to target women.
15 Apr 2024 - 5:20PM
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