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Prudential-INSEAD NextGen Academy inspires future business leaders
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- Prudential-INSEAD NextGen Academy inspires future business leaders
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- Paid Post: Prudential Group
The Prudential-INSEAD NextGen Academy launched earlier this year, bringing a leading insurance and asset management company together with one of the world’s most prominent business schools to offer top university students direct access to global experts and the insights needed to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.
Through an immersive three-day programme recently hosted at the INSEAD Asia Campus in Singapore, participants expanded their professional networks, strengthened their leadership skills and developed their confidence, giving them the capability to make meaningful impacts in their future careers and communities.
This initiative underscores Prudential’s commitment to empowering the next generation to find success in an increasingly complex world.
See some of the inspiring moments from the academy sessions, and hear some of the students share their thoughts about the experience.
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- New US tariffs on 60 countries
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The US imposed tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 per cent on 60 countries, including China on Thursday. The White House said the new levies are based on a Section 301 investigation into alleged forced labour in global supply chains. The move under the 1974 Trade Act was described as a way to correct “human rights abuse”. Earlier this month, Beijing voiced “strong dissatisfaction” about the 301 inquiry.
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- Chinese girl accepted into top university without tutoring
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The story of a girl in China who was recently admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University after scoring extremely high marks in the national university entrance exam has gone viral on social media. Many users were surprised to learn that her parents had never sent her to after-school tutoring classes, choosing instead to provide a relaxed home environment.
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- Hong Kong develops simpler, cheaper and more accurate way to detect cancer
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Hong Kong researchers say they are developing a more affordable and less invasive method to confirm cancer, with the aim of having fewer patients undergo painful biopsies.
Professor Allen Chan and his team at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have spent years developing blood tests to detect cancer with a technique known as liquid biopsy, and they are now working on a new method that is based on fragmentomics. Calling it a next-generation method for cancer detection, the advanced blood test is said to be simpler and more accurate than the current PSA test, and would help determine whether a biopsy is necessary.
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- Japan marks 1st ‘cruelly hot day’
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Japan recorded its first officially designated kokushobi or “cruelly hot day” on Wednesday when temperatures in three central cities exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104°F). The new warning level was introduced in April to alert the public to the most dangerous heat. Officials have also urged people to take extra precautions during the continuing heatwave.
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- Chinese teen lies to parents, helps in flood-hit Guangxi
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A teenager from Shanghai recently lied to his parents about going on a post-exam holiday and instead travelled to the flood-stricken Guangxi region to aid in relief efforts. Wu Yulun and a friend responded to an online appeal for volunteers and used their pocket money to buy relief supplies to take to the city of Hengzhou, more than 13 hours from Shanghai. The 18-year-old had told his parents he was going to take a trip to the city of Wuxi, just outside Shanghai, to unwind after completing the gaokao – China’s tough national university entrance exam.
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- Building collapses as severe floods hit India
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A building housing a row of shops collapsed into raging floodwaters in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region on Tuesday, after torrential downpours caused heavy flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities confirmed that the building was fully evacuated at the time and there were no reports of casualties or injuries.
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- Chinese Foreign Minister touts ‘mutual benefit’ in Asean cooperation
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed China’s willingness to cooperate with Asean nations and highlighted the importance of “mutual benefit” in getting things done. Wang made his remarks on Wednesday during a regional Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) meeting in Manila.
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- Brussels is probing Pekin duck
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Trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing have taken an unexpected turn. The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Chinese Pekin duck meat following complaints from local producers about surging low-cost shipments of this breed of white-feathered duck originating in China, harming their industry. This rare agricultural probe highlights deepening friction over the bloc’s massive trade deficit with China.
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- Japanese trials biker nails world-first ski jump stunt
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Japanese trials bike rider Tomomi Nishikubo has set two Guinness World Records after heading backwards on one wheel down an Olympic ski jump in Nagano on June 5, 2026. The feat took place at Hakuba Ski Jump Stadium, where he completed the 136.6-metre (448ft) descent on the specialised two-wheeler built for extreme terrain.
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- Indonesian baby trafficking ring sentenced
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A court in Indonesia sentenced all 19 members of a baby trafficking syndicate to prison on Tuesday. The ringleader received seven years for smuggling 12 babies to Singapore, while 18 accomplices received sentences ranging from 3 to over 6 years.
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- How electroacupuncture calms inflammation and the super microscope that showed it
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A cutting-edge microscope has allowed scientists to capture in real time how electroacupuncture directs the movement of immune cells inside living mice for the first time. The breakthrough offers a window into the biological mechanisms behind the therapy, which is aimed at calming inflammation in damaged tissue. The research team from Tsinghua University, Tongji Hospital, and Zhejiang Hehu Technology published their findings in a paper in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Biotechnology on July 15.
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- Historic move as Japanese mayor takes maternity leave
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A Japanese city mayor is making history by taking maternity leave while in office. Thirty-five-year-old Shoko Kawata, mayor of Yawata since 2023, is the first sitting mayor in Japan to do so. She is six months pregnant and took 16 weeks off, starting on July 19. The move has drawn support from many residents, but also criticism online. Kawata says her case shows Japan still needs better gender equality and more work-life balance reforms.
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- Indian police clash with Gen Z Cockroach Janta Party protesters
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Protests have erupted in New Delhi over irregularities in the nation’s medical entrance exam that forced the tests to be voided. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the incident. The protests also follow the hospitalisation of activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday, which ended his hunger strike in support of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement.
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- Will China’s new AI model Kimi K3 create another DeepSeek moment?
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Beijing-based AI company Moonshot AI has launched the world’s largest open-source artificial intelligence model, Kimi K3. The company claims the model outperforms leading US systems from Anthropic and OpenAI in some capabilities, but also acknowledges that Kimi K3 trails behind the US models in overall performance. Three days after Kimi K3 was launched, Moonshot temporarily suspended new subscriptions due to a surging demand and shortage of computing power.
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- China and the Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea clash
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China and the Philippines traded accusations after a clash of their maritime forces in the South China Sea on Monday. The confrontation comes just as both sides are due to attend an Asean regional summit in Manila on Wednesday. The Philippine military accused the China Coast Guard of striking a Filipino sailor with a baton after a Chinese vessel approached a grounded ship that has long served as a Philippine garrison in the disputed South China Sea.
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- Thai PM sings ‘Tian Mi Mi’ to Chinese premier
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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul surprised guests in Beijing by singing the late Mandopop diva Teresa Teng’s classic love song Tian Mi Mi during a lunch hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The performance came at the end of his first official visit to China, which included a stop in Shanghai where he met President Xi Jinping.
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- China’s anti-corruption crackdown
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The anti-corruption campaign has been President Xi Jinping’s signature policy since he rose to power in the autumn of 2012. Xi has linked fighting corruption to the Communist Party’s ability to stay in power and, more than a decade on, the campaign continues apace.
The South China Morning Post took a deep dive into the cases of the top officials, known as “tigers”, brought down between 2013 and 2025 to see what those investigations could tell us about the crusade. Most of these officials were at least vice-ministers and all were investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) – China’s top anti-corruption watchdog.
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- Torrential rain triggers heavy flooding in Shanghai
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Shanghai roads were flooded after thunderstorms brought torrential rain to the city on Sunday. More than 200mm (7.9 inch) of rain fell within five hours in Yangpu district, inundating underground supermarkets and malls. Local weather authorities expect heavy rain to continue in the coming days.
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- Philippine sailor injured in clash with China Coast Guard
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- 4 days ago
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The Philippine military accused the China Coast Guard of clubbing a Filipino sailor with a baton on Monday after a Chinese vessel approached a grounded ship that has long served as a Philippine garrison in the disputed South China Sea. News of the incident came just hours after the Philippine foreign ministry said the two countries’ top diplomats would meet at a regional summit in Manila this week.
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- Indonesian migrant fishermen face exploitation at sea
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Indonesian migrant fishers are facing exploitation aboard foreign vessels. Lured by false promises, many take on jobs at sea unaware of their basic rights or the content of their contract. Despite being trapped under these conditions, thousands choose to endure gruelling shifts and systemic abuse rather than face low wages back home.
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- Veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies aged 89
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Veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89. His son, Cantopop star Nicholas, and daughter, model-actress Jennifer, confirmed the news on social media on Monday, saying their father died “peacefully at the hospital”. Widely known as “Brother Four” or Sei Gor, Tse will be remembered by Hongkongers for his passion, charisma and contributions to Hong Kong cinema.
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- Chinese disaster centre prepares citizens for extreme weather
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- 4 days ago
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At the Lvxing Disaster Simulation Training Centre in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, participants experience what it is like to be caught up in a typhoon and learn how to protect themselves from disaster. More than 160,000 people have taken part in the training since the centre opened in May 2025. It is being offered as towns and cities across the world, including in China, battle extreme weather due to the twin effects of global warming and El Nino.
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- Why the vital Red Sea shipping lane is under threat
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- 4 days ago
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The United States has launched fresh air strikes against Iran, which has retaliated by firing missiles towards Jordan. Iran has also warned it will expand its campaign to throttle global energy markets from targeting vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to those in the vital Red Sea route. Doing so would involve enlisting the help of Tehran’s Houthi allies in Yemen. The move would deepen the Iran conflict as well as the global energy crisis.
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- Retired actress Nicola Cheung takes on role of wellness advocate
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- 3:13
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- 4 days ago
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- In partnership with: Manulife
After portraying a range of characters in Hong Kong films and TV dramas, Nicola Cheung stepped away from her acting career and found herself in the most challenging roles she has ever played: a mother of four and a social entrepreneur supporting farmers and food artisans. She shares how helping her eldest daughter overcome a major health crisis taught her to regard health as the most valuable asset a person can have. She now believes that preventive care is essential to protecting her family and their future together.
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- Flash floods and landslides kill at least 10 people in northern India
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At least 10 people have died after monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides in the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir. Torrential rain swept through the region, destroying homes, washing away vehicles, and leaving several other people missing as search operations continue.
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- At least 4 people killed in Vietnam flash floods
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Days of heavy rain triggered flash floods in northern Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least four people, with several others missing. The authorities evacuated more than 200 households as floodwaters swept through Muong Than village in Lai Chau province.
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- Can Hong Kong win local shoppers back from the mainland?
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For several years, Hongkongers have been flocking north for cheaper meals, shopping, manicures and massages, leaving local business owners struggling to survive. Many shopkeepers started a price war to lure customers back, but analysts warn that this is unsustainable. They say the real challenge is to improve quality and create experiences that consumers can only find in Hong Kong.
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- Chinese humanoid robot battles on
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China held the world’s first fighting league for humanoid robots on Thursday in Shenzhen. The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend, launched by Shenzhen-based robotics firm EngineAI, placed robots in a hexagonal cage to fight each other. Organisers said the tournament aimed to evaluate robots across four categories: effective strikes, body stability, defensive and evasive ability, and overall durability.
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- Why does China love AI-generated content?
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AI-generated content has been on the rise across social media platforms worldwide. Internet users in the West often dismiss this type of content as “AI slop”, but in China it is largely viewed positively. This gap in perceptions of AI between both regions reflects differences in government regulation, implementation strategies and their respective histories with advanced technology.
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- Japan revises law to expand imperial family
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- Japan will revise its imperial household law in an effort to expand the pool of eligible heirs for the Chrysanthemum Throne. The change will allow the imperial family to adopt male distant relatives over 15, and will also permit women to keep their royal status even after marrying someone from outside the family. It does not address the possibility of a woman ascending to the throne and becoming emperor, despite the idea having wide public support.
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- Wang Fuk Court residents demand apologies as hearing ends
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The independent panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades concluded its proceedings on Friday. Committee counsel Victor Dawes said the committee hopes to provide the public with answers, while some Wang Fuk Court residents questioned the government’s role in the tragedy. The blaze that broke out on November 26, 2025, killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000. The estate was undergoing a HK$336 million renovation project at the time.
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- Tech self-reliance takes the stage at China’s World AI Conference
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As the US-China tech war heats up, this year’s World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai highlights China’s aggressive push for tech independence. Cut off from advanced US chips, China has made self-sufficiency a top national priority, rapidly building its own hardware and software from the ground up.
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- Trump accuses China of election interference
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In a national address on Thursday, US President Donald Trump accused the Chinese government of interfering with US voter data and ultimately, results during previous elections he has participated in. But it is not the first time Trump has claimed foreign meddling in US elections.
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- Trump claims China hacked US elections
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US President Donald Trump used his nearly 30-minute prime-time national “speech to the nation” to accuse China of carrying out the "largest compromise of election data in history". Speaking ahead of the November midterm elections, Trump alleged Beijing harvested millions of voter records and has interfered in US voting since 2020. The Chinese embassy in Washington has denied allegations of election interference.
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- Chongqing landslide traps dozens
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- 7 days ago
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Hundreds of rescuers are racing against time to save dozens of people trapped under mud and debris following flash landslides in southwestern China on Friday morning. Video footage captured by residents in Pengshui Miao and Tujia in Chongqing, shows buildings buried by a massive landslide near the Wu River. Local officials detected sporadic rockfalls, prompting them to issue an emergency warning at about 8am. More than 60 people were evacuated from the area before the landslide came crashing down about an hour later.
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- Xi Jinping calls for ‘openness’ in AI development
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- 7 days ago
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a landmark speech at the World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, delivering his first-ever keynote address at the country’s premier artificial intelligence event. Xi said China would seize the “rare historic opportunity” of AI-driven growth by “encouraging open source, openness, collaboration and sharing”, signalling the country’s commitment to the strategy amid concerns about open-weight AI’s future due to rising security risks. Xi said the open approach could boost technological innovation, industrial development and applications so that “all sectors and businesses can benefit from AI”.
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- Trump accuses China of meddling in US elections
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- 2:58
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- 7 days ago
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US President Donald Trump has delivered a prime-time speech that focused on Chinese interference in US elections. The unprecedented and wide-ranging attack on Beijing lasted for nearly 30 minutes on Thursday, with Trump accusing China of meddling in the US electoral process.
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- WATCH: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at world AI conference
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- 1:04:55
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- 7 days ago
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- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote address at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China.
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- WATCH: US President Donald Trump addresses nation
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- 26:54
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- 7 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump addresses the nation to deliver what he has described as “really big news”. Ahead of the appearance, Trump has only said his address would focus on elections and “a couple of other things”.
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- Japanese company revs up Gen Z machismo with quirky antics
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- 2:49
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- 8 days ago
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- Standing shoulder to shoulder, a cohort of Gen Z workers at a Tokyo firm recites daily motivational mantras at each other to start their workday. The unconventional work routine is one of many used by a company in Japan to attract and retain otherwise disengaged young workers.
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- Thai impostor arrested for posing as an official at scene of Bangkok pub fire
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- 0:59
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- 8 days ago
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A Thai man has been arrested for posing as an official at the scene of a deadly pub fire in Bangkok on Monday. The suspect, dressed as a military representative, even escorted the Thai prime minister at the scene of the tragedy.
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- US military releases images of latest attacks on Iran
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- 1:10
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- 8 days ago
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The US military said on Wednesday that it had completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran.
It launched two waves of attacks on Iran’s coastal defences and missile sites after having reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The latest escalation comes days after a fragile truce collapsed, raising the spectre of a return to full-scale war. Iran has also once again threatened to shut off more regional energy exports.
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- National security police arrest 5 in Hong Kong bookstore raids
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- 1:06
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- 8 days ago
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Hong Kong police arrested five people during raids on two independent bookshops on Wednesday. The three women and two men were detained on suspicion of committing an act with seditious intent. National security police also seized books from Have a Nice Stay bookshop in Prince Edward and Greenfield Book Store in Mong Kok.
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- Typhoon Bavi tilts luxury cruise ship on its side
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- 0:49
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- 8 days ago
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A cruise vessel that had been used as a floating hotel tilted to one side while docked in Wenzhou, China. Managers said the listing is believed to have been caused by unusually high tides driven by Typhoon Bavi since its arrival days earlier.
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- Stray cats become paw patrol at Chinese airport
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- 1:05
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- 8 days ago
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A family of cats has been adopted by the Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in northwestern China after they helped the transport hub tackle a rat infestation. The male and female feline, who have at least one kitten, were once strays. Now they live in a glasshouse-like cattery provided by the airport to house its resident “paw patrol”.
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- Title
- What is a ‘super’ El Nino?
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- 3:00
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- 8 days ago
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El Nino is back and is set to become the most powerful in 150 years. The effects of a powerful El Nino forming in the Pacific Ocean could be profound – ranging from increased droughts and floods in Southeast Asia, to wildfire rises across much of Australia, more rainfall in the Americas and intensified super typhoons in Hong Kong and southern China. What is the expected timeline for the phenomenon in the tropical Pacific? What are the economic risks? And why is regional preparedness dangerously uneven?
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- Record 24 perfect scorers in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams
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- 3:00
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- 9 days ago
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Graduating secondary school students across Hong Kong received their results on Wednesday for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE), the city’s university entrance examinations. A record number of 24 top scorers from 15 schools were seen this year. Eleven of them earned the title of “super top scorers” with a perfect score of 5** in seven subjects and an “attained” grade in citizenship and social development.
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- ‘You can always find a path’, says Hong Kong DSE student with cerebral palsy
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- 3:35
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- 9 days ago
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Nineteen-year-old Chang Hoi-ku has achieved a score on Hong Kong’s university entrance exam that is high enough to apply for admission to an Associate’s Degree programme. She achieved the scores on the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) despite living with cerebral palsy, hypertonia and paraplegia. Because of her medical conditions, Chang was not able to write down answers herself on the exam paper. Instead, she spoke her answers out loud so a special assistant could write them down for her. Chang hopes her experience can inspire other students with special educational needs to achieve their dreams.
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- ‘You can always find a path’: says DSE student with cerebral palsy
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Nineteen-year-old Chang Hoi-ku has achieved a score on Hong Kong’s university entrance exam that is high enough to apply for admission to an Associate’s Degree programme. She achieved the scores on the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) despite living with cerebral palsy, hypertonia and paraplegia. Because of her medical conditions, Chang was not able to write down answers herself on the exam paper. Instead, she spoke her answers out loud so a special assistant could write them down for her. Chang hopes her experience can inspire other students with special educational needs to achieve their dreams.
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