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AseanPlus News
Aurora Australis illuminates New Zealand skies; colourful display captivates people
Skywatchers across New Zealand were treated to a celestial spectacle as the Aurora Australis, also known as the southern lights, graced the night sky on Saturday, reported Xinhua.
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China
Eight more Chinese cities join Hong Kong solo travel scheme
Eight more Chinese cities have joined a scheme allowing their residents to travel to Hong Kong on their own, rather than as part of a tour group, as part of efforts to boost Hong Kong's economy.
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North Korea
North Korea hackers stole data from South Korea court computers: police
North Korean hackers stole sensitive data, including individuals' financial records, from a South Korean court computer network over two years, Seoul police said Saturday.
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AseanPlus News
Cat licensing scheme to kick in on Sept 1 in Singapore
A new framework allowing those living in Housing Board flats to keep cats will come into effect in September, when a two-year transition period for cat owners to meet licensing and microchipping requirements begins.
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AseanPlus News
Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
Israel on Saturday hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where it expanded an evacuation order, as the UN warned an outright invasion of the crowded city risked an "epic" disaster.
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AseanPlus News
‘The worst seems over’ for ‘cheap’ and ‘reasonably attractive’ Chinese stocks: EFG Asset Management
‘The worst is over for China, and a lot of negative news has already been priced in’, EFG Asset Management’s deputy CIO saysCSRC measures announced in April have changed market sentiment from very negative to positive, he says
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AseanPlus News
Foreign firms in China see ties fray with overseas HQs as information gap and communication chasm quell trust
More multinationals undergoing a ‘decoupling’ with their China-based operations, hindering investment plans, new EU Chamber of Commerce survey findsBusiness analysts break down why a dearth of expatriates could be underscoring a recent plunge in foreign direct investment in China
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AseanPlus News
China raises stakes in SpaceX internet rivalry, claims higher orbit for first SkyNet satellite
Developer CASC said initial satellite in the ambitious broadband constellation was sent 20,000km above the Earth where it will test core technologiesUnlike Starlink and other communication satellites, SkyNet’s network will fly in medium Earth orbit, just below navigation systems like GPS and BeiDou
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong records fourth death of child from flu this year as infections surge
Boy, 6, was admitted to Prince Wales Hospital on Monday and later sent to paediatric intensive care unit, before dying on Wednesday afternoonCentre for Health Protection says 14.54 per cent of 10,644 respiratory specimens collected last week tested positive for flu, surpassing baseline threshold of 9.21 per cent
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong trade body says ex-employee under investigation, two weeks after Germany arrests 3 over spying for Beijing
German authorities last month arrested suspect only named as Thomas R over spying for Beijing, with information trail suggesting man is Thomas ReichenbachReichenbach previously worked as marketing manager for Hong Kong Trade Development Council, but body only says former employee under investigation
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Nation
KKB by-election: Pang Sock Tao looking to move in to constituency following win
HULU SELANGOR: After winning the Kuala Kubu Baharu state seat, Pakatan Harapan’s Pang Sock Tao says she’s ready to find a home here.
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World
Canadian police arrest fourth man for murder of Sikh leader Nijjar
TORONTO (Reuters) - A fourth person has been arrested and charged with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Canadian police said on Saturday, in a case that strained diplomatic relations with India.
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Focus
Spa and sleep
For new mums in Seoul, three weeks of postpartum pampering provide the ‘healing’ needed after childbirth.
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Focus
Children of war: Hurt but not broken
At a medical refuge in Qatar, traumatised and wounded Palestinian children from Gaza try to rebuild.
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Focus
‘Friendship marriage’ in Japan
From pals to platonic partners, more and more Japanese couples are embracing unions without romance or sex.
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Focus
Young Korean doctors seek plan B: cosmetic dermatology or overseas
Amid an intensifying medical standoff, some young Korean medical residents are contemplating switching their career tracks.
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Focus
How commercialising motherhood is guilt-tripping mums in Indonesia
Mums face a barrage of advertising claims for maternal and baby products that may pose health risks.
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Focus
Wishlist for Filipina mothers
Mothers Day is a good opportunity to show our appreciation and acknowledge that raising children is no small feat.
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Focus
EU can be China’s more valuable partner
China and the EU resumed normal exchanges and dialogues in 2023, which marked 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership.
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South Korea
Home after going missing for 41 days
A ONE-YEAR-OLD Korean Jindo recently made headlines by travelling a substantial distance to make it back home after going missing for 41 days.