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Hong Kong transport
Burst pipe closes major Hong Kong road, cuts off water supply to Tseung Kwan O
Water Supplies Department says flushing water supply expected to resume at 6am on Wednesday as repair works under way.
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Malaysia
‘Silicon Malaysia’ pulls billions in investment. So why are workers struggling?
19 May 2025 - 3:12PM
Huawei
Southeast Asia’s tech reliance on China: a ‘double-edged sword’?
16 May 2025 - 12:00PM
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Tencent
How AI investments are paying off for Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent
Tencent CEO Pony Ma says strategic AI investments ‘create value for users and society’, while generating substantial returns for the firm.
15 May 2025 - 6:00PM
Belt and Road Initiative
Colombia to sign on to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
President Gustavo Petro confirmed the deal as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Colombia’s Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia in Beijing on Monday.
13 May 2025 - 11:21AM
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The Philippines
Philippines confirms US funding for railway project amid foreign aid freeze
Move indicates Washington’s intent to deepen economic cooperation and is ‘good signalling’ for bilateral ties, analysts say.
12 May 2025 - 3:22PM
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Technology
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Beware the hubris of an AI narrative centred on the US and China
It would be a mistake to neglect the agency of states, multinational organisations and powerful firms not fully aligned with either side.
12 May 2025 - 5:30AM
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Science
China will have over 100 nuclear reactors which could be war targets: PLA study
Researchers, who say Ukraine war shatters notion of civilian nuclear plants being not subject to military strikes, are evaluating risks.
10 May 2025 - 9:00AM
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Semiconductors
Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls: sources
Chinese customers have been notified by Nvidia that it aims to release the downgraded version of the H20 chip in July, sources say.
9 May 2025 - 1:59PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong must wake up to the dangers of US port and shipping threats
If Hong Kong fails to anticipate and adapt, its long-standing role as an international maritime centre could be destabilised.
9 May 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong tourism
Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kong’s private yacht projects
However, critics warn new ‘small-scale’ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.
7 May 2025 - 7:21AM
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba’s Qwen3 unseats DeepSeek’s R1 as world’s top-ranked open-source AI model
Qwen3 surpassed R1 in LiveBench tests that gauge open-source AI models’ capabilities including coding, maths and data analysis.
6 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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South Korea
South Korea’s sinkhole cases spark fears over safety of underground malls
In Seoul alone, more than 63 sinkholes have been reported across the city since March 2022, according to a newspaper.
5 May 2025 - 9:50PM
Indonesia
Indonesians criticise public transport mandate for Jakarta’s civil servants
The civil servants have to take public transport every Wednesday in the capital, which is ranked the world’s seventh most congested city.
5 May 2025 - 7:50PM
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Robotics
How a Chinese robotics firm maintains high-voltage power lines
Crownpower’s robots are taking over the potentially deadly work of safety inspection and maintenance of high-voltage power grids.
4 May 2025 - 7:00AM
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Portugal
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Blackout chaos in Europe reveals need to reduce risks
Crippling power outage to hit Spain and Portugal is the latest in similar global disruptions and another reminder to guard critical infrastructure.
2 May 2025 - 2:20AM
Banking & finance
BlackRock-backed Suez taps HSBC to review China assets
A transaction could value the China water business at more than US$1 billion, sources say.
1 May 2025 - 2:00PM
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US-China trade war
How Trump’s tariff chaos is bringing China’s ‘trade circle of friends’ closer
Washington’s hardline approach is likely to boost Beijing’s ties with Brazil and Latin America in general, according to analysts.
1 May 2025 - 12:22AM
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Hong Kong economy
Lawmakers push for ‘Monaco-style’ marina in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom development
Suggestions for ‘world-class’ yacht berthing facility include incorporating luxury properties to attract high-end tourists and investors.
29 Apr 2025 - 10:26PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Forest City: will funds from family offices be a lifeline?
The development has been plagued by delays brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and bankruptcy battles.
29 Apr 2025 - 4:50PM
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China energy security
China amps up nuclear ambitions with 10 new reactor approvals
China’s third-generation Hualong One reactors will be among those built in some coastal provinces, and each can meet the energy demands of 1 million people.
28 Apr 2025 - 6:21PM
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China technology
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How China’s agricultural modernisation is reshaping global food systems
As sufficiency improves for China and the countries it shares its agriculture+AI strategy with, regional and global trade could be reshaped.
27 Apr 2025 - 7:10PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s mining push: a chance to equal Indonesia’s nickel success?
A landmark deal unlocking vast copper and gold reserves has Pakistan eyeing a transformative economic shift.
26 Apr 2025 - 10:02PM
Diplomacy
Opinion
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China showcases its neighbourhood diplomacy across Southeast Asia
President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia highlighted China’s commitment to fostering regional harmony.
26 Apr 2025 - 5:30AM
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Diplomacy
Opinion
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In Africa, China must focus on both the infrastructural and the emotional
Unlike the West’s approach, China’s aid is mostly state-led. The lack of a strong grass-roots presence leaves it open to misconceptions.
25 Apr 2025 - 10:34AM
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DR Congo
Opinion
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Trump’s Africa policy zeroes in on minerals and militarism
As China tightens mineral export controls, the US is recalibrating its approach towards resource-rich African nations.
25 Apr 2025 - 5:30AM
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US-China relations
China-backed actors ‘stand out’ in threatening US infrastructure, panel hears
Beijing said to plot long-term strategy to incapacitate America’s power grid to ‘create options’ for mainland authorities and ‘sow chaos’.
25 Apr 2025 - 5:47AM
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Hong Kong environmental issues
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Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?
There seems to be a greater emphasis on building tourist infrastructure than on conservation, and little effort to dovetail with local communities.
23 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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