Chinese robotics star Unitree opens Hangzhou factory amid humanoid frenzy
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South China Morning Post
Chinese robotics star Unitree opens Hangzhou factory amid humanoid frenzy
Unitree opened the 10,000-square-metre facility this year, located just 15 minutes from its headquarters.
US finalises tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports
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South China Morning Post
US finalises tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports
Tariffs will apply to shipments from some of world’s biggest solar panel manufacturers, including China’s Jinko Solar and Trina Solar.
70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3307314/70-hong-kong-retailers-allegedly-sold-oxo-degradable-plastics-despite-ban-ngo?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO
Green Earth says investigation suggests plastic bags, bin liners and pet waste bags labelled as ‘oxo-degradable’ had been sold by retailers.
Number of registered street sleepers in Hong Kong hits 10-year low, authorities say
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South China Morning Post
Has the number of street sleepers in Hong Kong really dropped?
Government reports 795 registered homeless people in 2023-24 financial year, but frontline workers say actual figure likely to be higher.
South Korea snap election: Lee Jae-myung tops 50% as conservatives reel from Yoon fallout
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South China Morning Post
Lee Jae-myung leads South Korea polls amid political turmoil and US tariffs
Support for Lee keeps rising while his rival, acting President Han Duck-soo, stays coy about his intentions for the June 3 snap elections.
Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel set for US$100 million renovation
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South China Morning Post
Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel set for US$100 million renovation
New serviced flats, upgraded lobby and cake shop among revamp, to take place concurrently with renovation of the group’s Bangkok property.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell to oversee Vatican in wake of Pope Francis’ death
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South China Morning Post
Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal now running the Vatican?
Known as the Camerlengo, Farrell will determine the date of Francis’ funeral and supervise other organisational tasks.
Mapping the mind: Chinese and French scientists advance on neural origins of consciousness
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South China Morning Post
Can this study from Chinese, French scientists help unlock secrets of the mind?
Findings could help illuminate role of brain region in cognitive functions, such as memory integration and abstract thinking: paper.
Taiwan boss pays worker’s final wages in 690 coins as ‘shock education’ for bad work attitude
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South China Morning Post
Taiwan boss pays final wages in 690 coins as ‘shock education’ for bad attitude
Employee who was ‘absent without notice’ handed plastic bag full of coins, which takes an hour to deposit at bank.
How Donald Trump dismantled US-led global order in 100 days
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South China Morning Post
US-led global order took decades to build. Trump dismantled it in 100 days
With China on the rise, a historian expects the US president’s actions to ‘portend a new trajectory’ in world affairs.
Malaysian teen has seizure after vaping, reignites debate on device ban
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South China Morning Post
Malaysian teen’s seizure after vaping reignites debate on device ban
Only two states have imposed a blanket ban on e-cigarettes and vapes so far, as the health ministry flip-flops on a decision.
Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore’s first president, dies aged 91
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South China Morning Post
Obituary | Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore’s first president, dies aged 91
Tributes have poured in for Puan Noor Aishah, the widow of Yusof Ishak, remembered for her grace, humility and dedication to Singapore.
Police start using video at 4 Hong Kong junctions to penalise errant drivers
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South China Morning Post
Police start using video at 4 Hong Kong junctions to penalise errant drivers
‘We will focus on driving behaviours that can cause traffic accidents and serious road blockage, such as stopping their vehicles in restricted areas,’ force says.
Kristi Noem’s bag containing US$3,000 in cash, access pass, bank cards stolen from eatery
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South China Morning Post
US homeland security chief loses cash, passport, bank cards to eatery thief
The US Secret Service is investigating the incident that happened at a popular restaurant in Washington DC.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp proposes 9.4% Airport Express fare increase
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp proposes 9.4% Airport Express fare increase
Single journey ticket for adults using an Octopus card will cost HK$120 at most under proposal, up from current HK$110.
China’s J-36 design team unveils aircraft carrier landing system for sixth-gen stealth jet
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3307304/chinas-j-36-design-team-unveils-aircraft-carrier-landing-system-sixth-gen-stealth-jet?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?
Chengdu engineers achieve uncanny precision in extreme weather with system that shares control with pilot, study said.
Thailand-US tariff talks delayed, but hopes for ‘good outcome’ remain
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South China Morning Post
Thailand-US tariff talks delayed – but hopes for a ‘good outcome’ remain
Ministerial-level discussions, originally slated for this week, have been pushed back as Thailand seeks to avoid a hefty 36 per cent tariff.
Malaysia eyes Africa for trade expansion as Trump’s tariffs loom
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South China Morning Post
Malaysia seeks new African markets as Trump’s tariffs loom
Africa, with a combined estimated US$3 trillion economy and a population of about 1.3 billion, offers potential for trade and investments.
US says internet’s ‘future at stake’, urges court to break up Google
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South China Morning Post
US says internet’s ‘future at stake’, urges court to break up Google
US lawyers want Chrome browser spun off, fearing AI will further enhance the tech giant’s online search dominance.
New Zealand party pushes for ‘biological’ definition of men, women
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South China Morning Post
New Zealand party pushes for ‘biological’ definition of men, women
The populist New Zealand First Party, which forms part of the country’s governing coalition, introduced the bill to parliament on Tuesday.