South China Morning Post
Baidu driverless taxis freeze in citywide breakdown
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- Baidu driverless taxis freeze in citywide breakdown
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- 0:40
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- 2 months ago
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On March 31, 2026, passengers riding in Baidu’s Apollo Go driverless robotaxis were left stranded in Wuhan, China after the vehicles suddenly stopped moving. Riders reported being stuck for up to 30 minutes when the vehicles froze in heavy traffic – raising concerns about the safety of Baidu’s driverless taxis. Local traffic police blamed a “system malfunction” that caused the robotaxis to stop working.
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- Meet the man mapping every swing in Hong Kong
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- 1:59
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- 2 months ago
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Meet “Mr Swing”, the man on a mission to document every swing in Hong Kong. With over 200 swings catalogued across Hong Kong – and some more from his travels abroad – Mr Swing turned a childhood pastime into an urban exploration project. The 32-year-old, who asked to be identified only by his nickname, said he hopes to bring the community along his journey through social media and a swing map of Hong Kong he is developing on Google Maps. And he is not alone – behind the lens and often in frame is his girlfriend, Ms Swing.
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- Seoul residents hoard bin bags as oil shock deepens
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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Oil supply fears tied to the US-Israel war on Iran have triggered a rush on mandatory bin bags in Seoul. Daily sales in the South Korean capital surged nearly fivefold to 2.7 million over the final week of March 2026, one month after the conflict started. Some shops are capping purchases, despite assurances supplies will continue. Authorities have also pledged to allow the use of ordinary plastic bags for household waste in a worst-case scenario.
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- Cow dung hotpot, anyone?
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- 2:56
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- 2 months ago
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The mere idea of this dish might be enough to make some people’s stomachs turn. Hailing from southwest China’s mountainous Guizhou province, the notorious niubie or ‘cow dung’ hotpot is a stew made from bile and undigested grass from a cow’s stomach and intestines. Also known as bitter or cow bile hotpot, this creation often falls into the category of ‘dark cuisine’ in Chinese gastronomy, which refers to unexpected food combinations that challenge culinary norms.
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- Trump says US could end war in Iran in 2 to 3 weeks
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- 1:30
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- 2 months ago
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President Donald Trump said on March 31, 2026, that the US could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks. The declaration was Trump’s clearest to date indicating that he intends to soon end a month-long war that has reordered the Middle East, disrupted global energy markets and changed the trajectory of the Republican’s presidency. Trump added that Tehran does not have to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict. His statement came as the White House announced that the US leader will deliver a national address on Iran on April 1.
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- Why Kris Jenner is considered good luck in China
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- 1:41
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- 2 months ago
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Chinese social media platforms like Weibo, RedNote and Douyin have been flooded with images of US reality star Kris Jenner. The mother of the Kardashian siblings has become a trend for wishing luck and fortune, as many view her as hardworking and successful. Jenner herself has become aware of the trend.
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- 3.5-tonne Chinese drone completes maiden flight
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- 1:13
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- 2 months ago
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The world’s largest cargo drone, the Changying-8, completed its maiden flight in China on March 31, 2026. The 3.5-tonne unmanned aircraft is capable of carrying its own weight in payload.
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- Hong Kong cabbies shift to e-payments
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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More than 47,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers had adopted systems to handle commercial Octopus payments or installed mobile card readers as of March 31, 2026. The rush to install digital payment options comes ahead of a new law going into effect on April 1, requiring drivers to offer at least two electronic payment options. Drivers have been ordered to accept at least one QR code-based payment method and one non-scanning alternative. Drivers who fail to provide digital options risk a HK$5,000 (US$640) fine and up to six months’ imprisonment.
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- Thai undertaker brings corpse to petrol station to prove he’s not hoarding
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- 1:06
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- 2 months ago
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A Thai undertaker’s extreme mission to prove he was not hoarding fuel has gone viral online. Widely shared images show Preecha Ngernkasem bringing a coffin containing a body to a petrol station. He said he was trying to convince attendants the extra fuel he needed was for a cremation rather than for black market resale amid a recent spike in prices.
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- Myanmar’s junta chief set to continue rule as civilian president
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- 1:04
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- 2 months ago
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Myanmar has cleared the way for Min Aung Hlaing, the general who led the nation’s 2021 coup, to continue ruling as civilian president. On March 30, 2026, lawmakers nominated him as a vice-presidential candidate and the junta appointed a new military commander. Min Aung Hlaing was military chief when he ordered the coup that toppled the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering a civil war.
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- South Korea’s ‘ant’ investors embrace stock market chaos
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- 2:28
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- 2 months ago
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The South Korean stock market has been experiencing unprecedented volatility since the war escalated in the Middle East. The benchmark Kospi plunged 12 per cent on March 4 – its biggest one‑day loss on record. Despite the uncertainty, South Korean retail investors, known as “ants,” have poured into the domestic stock market since January. On March 23 alone, they bought a record 7 trillion won (US$4.6 billion) worth of stocks, even as the index slumped 6.5 per cent on the day.
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- New power-bank limit surprises Hong Kong air travellers
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- 2:39
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- 2 months ago
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The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department announced on March 28, 2026, a new rule that limits air passengers from carrying more than two power banks on board flights. Authorities said the move is to comply with International Civil Aviation Organization safety regulations for lithium batteries. But many airline passengers departing from Hong Kong on the first weekday since the rule took effect said they were unaware of the new rule.
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- Indonesia scales back free-meal programme
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- 1:03
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- 2 months ago
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Indonesia is looking to save 40 trillion rupiah (US$2.3 billion) by cutting back on its free-meal programme from March 31, 2026. The meals primarily serve schoolchildren, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers across the country.
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- Kim attends special forces training
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- 1:03
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- 2 months ago
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North Korean state television has aired new footage of the country’s leader Kim Jong-un inspecting a special operations training base. The footage, broadcast on March 29, 2026, shows Kim observing close-quarters military troop drills. It follows the unveiling of North Korea’s new five-year plan in February to expand its nuclear programme.
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- Japan’s F1-style office chair race
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- 1:36
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- 2 months ago
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Japan’s office chair endurance competition is being held in cities across the country. Inspired by the prestigious Le Mans sports car endurance race, the office furniture contest has grown into a nationwide event since it was first held in 2010. Teams of three racers rotate throughout the two-hour race, with victory going to the team that completes the most laps.
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- Air China resumes direct flights to Pyongyang
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- 1:13
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- 2 months ago
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Air China resumed its Beijing-Pyongyang route after a six-year hiatus on March 30, 2026. Resumption of the service, which was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic, is seen as a sign of warming economic relations between China and North Korea.
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- How Standard Chartered empowers SMEs with resources and insights to go global
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In partnership with: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered partners with international consultancy Altios to offer financial solutions and market insights to help companies like engineering solutions provider TFE expand overseas.
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- Pakistan talks aim to end Middle East fighting
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- 1:45
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- 2 months ago
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Pakistan’s foreign minister said Islamabad is ready to broker and host “meaningful talks” between the US and Iran to bring an end to the war in the Middle East. The March 29, 2026, announcement came as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey travelled to the Pakistani capital for talks on de-escalating the US-Israeli war on Iran that has widened into a regional conflict. The peace efforts came as US President Donald Trump again weighed seizing Iran’s key fuel hub of Kharg Island.
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- Tourists and residents at odds in Japan’s top ski town
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- 2:59
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- 2 months ago
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Niseko, located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, is the country’s most famous ski town. But amid a blizzard of attention, local residents are feeling the strain of life in such a popular area. Property prices are up, grocery stores are stocked with pricey luxury items and a growing population of foreign-born seasonal workers are all causing tension in this mountain town.
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- Ningxia winemakers aim to be more than ‘Bordeaux of China’
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- 2 months ago
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Winemakers in China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region are trying to outgrow their product’s nickname “Bordeaux of China”. Today, winemakers are carving out a distinct identity by claiming cabernet gernischt as a uniquely Chinese flagship grape variety. In this episode of Eat Drink Asia, SCMP reporter Lisa Cam heads to the heart of Ningxia to visit one of its fastest-growing wineries. We follow her journey from the vineyards to a blind tasting that pits local bottles against global expectations. Finally, we land in Hong Kong, the world’s premier hub for Chinese wine, to see how Ningxia wines pair with traditional flavours.
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0:15 Old World and New World
0:42 Bordeaux of China
3:07 Cabernet loong
4:12 Tasting Ningxia wine
7:24 Export market
9:23 Chinese wine in the US
11:22 Chinese wine pairing
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- Why your hard drives and SD cards just got more pricey
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- 1:46
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- 2 months ago
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Photographers and everyday users in Hong Kong are being hit by surging prices for hard drives and SD cards, with some popular models and pro-grade camera cards nearly doubling in just a few months. Manufacturers are diverting production away from low-margin consumer storage into high-end chips and enterprise hardware to feed booming demand for artificial intelligence and data centres, creating shortages on the retail side. Experts warn that basic storage will stay pricey at least until year-end, and the squeeze on memory could push up the cost of desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets by as much as 15 to 20 per cent next year.
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- How did oil-rich Venezuela spiral to instability?
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- 13:34
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- 2 months ago
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Once a prosperous, oil-rich nation, Venezuela has experienced a profound descent into political and economic turmoil. Its downfall is primarily attributable to the excessive reliance on oil, subsequent fiscal mismanagement and economic sanctions. Tracing the trajectory from the inception of Hugo Chavez’s Bolivarian revolution, which has been inextricably linked to the boom-and-bust cycles of its crucial oil industry, the country’s volatile history includes periods of hyperinflation, mass emigration and the recent US intervention culminating in President Nicolas Maduro’s capture.
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- Indonesia bans social media for under 16s
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- 1:46
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- 2 months ago
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Indonesia is blocking people under 16 years of age from having their own accounts on a wide range of social media and online gaming platforms. The move is meant to protect them against addiction, online abuse and exposure to harmful content.
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- Viral trend in China leaves people tied up
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- 1:31
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- 2 months ago
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Videos of people left trapped after attempting a viral “zip tie escape challenge” have gone viral on Chinese social media. The challenge involves people trying to free themselves after binding their limbs with the flexible nylon or plastic ties. However, attempts often get more attention when things go wrong. In one recent case in Guangzhou, a man needed to be rescued by local firefighters. They publicised the case in hopes of raising awareness about the risks of such stunts.
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- Why the US may want to seize Iran's Kharg Island
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- 1:43
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- 2 months ago
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Kharg Island is a scrubby stretch of land that handles almost all of Iran’s crude oil exports. Media reports have hinted that the Trump administration has entertained the idea of seizing the island to choke off the Iranian economy, leading to Tehran’s capitulation in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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- Trump: Iran ‘present’ was allowing tankers through Hormuz
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- 2 months ago
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US President Donald Trump claimed on March 26, 2026, that Tehran’s “present” to him was allowing 10 oil tankers, reportedly sailing under the Pakistan flag, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Trump did not specify the destinations of these tankers. This disclosure followed Trump’s comments earlier in the week, when he told reporters that Iran “gave us a present,” but declined to specify what the gift was.
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- The impact of Asia’s energy crisis
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Countries all across Asia are reeling from the energy crisis brought on by the war in the Middle East. As Iran continues its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz and halts oil and gas shipments, countries that rely heavily on energy from the region are feeling the impact and seeing a growing number of livelihoods at risk.
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- Hong Kong's answer to using OpenClaw safely
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- 3:57
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- 2 months ago
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A Hong Kong-based AI research body is working on an innovative solution to OpenClaw’s security risks – through a network that allows AI agents to talk to one another, while keeping their actions on the record and within predetermined boundaries. Dubbed ClawNet, this new initiative from the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre, or HKGAI, could revolutionise our relationship with AI agents. SCMP’s Eunice Xu is here to explain how.
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- Will oil shocks trigger a Chinese EV buying spree?
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Soaring oil prices driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could accelerate global EV adoption and further strengthen China’s fast-growing car industry, experts say. But the same fossil-fuel shock is threatening energy-intensive EV manufacturing in emerging hubs such as Thailand, which relies heavily on oil and gas imports from Gulf producers.
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- US says Trump’s China visit delayed until May because of Iran conflict
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After weeks of delay and speculation, the White House announced that US President Donald Trump will visit China and meet with President Xi Jinping in May 2026. But diplomacy experts said the likelihood of the summit actually taking place would depend on how soon the US can wrap up combat operations in Iran.
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- Iran war sends Chinese costs soaring
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- 1:49
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- 3 months ago
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Chinese motorists are lining up for fuel amid rising petrol and diesel prices as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues for a third week. The disruption to shipping traffic along the Strait of Hormuz is also causing some manufacturers to reduce production due to soaring energy, raw material and freight costs.
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- Tai Po fire hearing: government denies conspiracy
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A lawyer for the Hong Kong government has rejected assertions that city surveyors conspired with a renovation contractor in the Wang Fuk Court renovation. Lawyer Jenkin Suen made the remarks on March 24, 2026, during a public hearing into the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Suen suggested the firm would not have had enough time to plan a deception before a crucial inspection.
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- Title
- End of an era for a Hong Kong hand-carved mahjong shop
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- 2:35
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- 3 months ago
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A shop selling hand-carved mahjong tiles will close for good this week, after nearly half a century. It marks the demise of one of Hong Kong’s few remaining traditional handicraft stores.
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- OpenClaw explained
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- 1:59
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- 3 months ago
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OpenClaw, an autonomous AI agent, is being hailed as a step beyond traditional large language models like Deepseek and ChatGPT. While standard chatbots are limited to conversation and suggestions, OpenClaw can be installed on computers or within applications to execute tasks directly. It can draft and send emails, summarise files, clear inboxes, manage calendars, and even check users in for flights. But there are concerns about giving the AI agent access to a user’s personal information.
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- Title
- How heritage and cuisine go hand in hand in Macau
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- 4:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- In partnership with: MGTO
Chef Marina de Senna Fernandes and lecturer Ahmed Abdel Fattah discuss the importance of preserving Macau’s unique culinary culture.
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- Trump: Iran gave US a major energy gift
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- 1:10
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- 3 months ago
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US President Donald Trump says Iran has made a major energy-related concession to the United States, describing the “present” as a positive development. Trump’s remarks on March 24, 2026, suggested that the gift was related to the Strait of Hormuz, the oil transit waterway that the United States has struggled to keep open amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
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- Civilian deaths mount across Middle East during Iran war
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- 3:00
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- 3 months ago
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The death toll continues to rise in the US-Israel war on Iran. A US-based human rights agency has recorded at least 1,443 Iranian civilian deaths since the US and Israel began strikes on the country, as of March 23, 2026. But assessing the exact number of casualties in Iran is difficult because of spotty communications inside the country. Meanwhile, civilian casualties are also being reported in neighbouring countries such as Lebanon.
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- Title
- Chinese AI short satirises US-Israel war on Iran
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- 2:37
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- 3 months ago
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Chinese state media released an AI-animated video that satirises the United States and Israel’s war on Iran. The video, which features the slyly named “White Eagle” and “Persian Cat”, is modelled after a Chinese martial arts epic known as wuxia. In the video, the forces of the White Eagle attack the Persian Cat in a series of strikes that mirror real-world events. The video has gone viral on mainland social media, where Chinese viewers responded positively to its message of cooperation and world peace.
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- Title
- Here’s what it takes to get a robot ready for the world
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- 3 months ago
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At a humanoid robotics lab in Beijing, engineers of the company X-Humanoid are putting their robots through endurance tests. The robots walk, run and dance during an eight-hour test of their coordination, agility and motor skills.
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- Iranians sceptical about Trump peace talk claims
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- 2:04
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- 3 months ago
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Residents of Tehran have been voicing scepticism about US President Donald Trump’s claims that peace talks were under way with Iran. Trump announced he would postpone military strikes against the nation’s power and energy infrastructure. But a few hours after Trump made his remarks, Iran’s powerful parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that no such talks had taken place with Washington.
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- Trump pauses plans to strike Iran power plants
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- 2:15
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- 3 months ago
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US President Donald Trump said on March 23, 2026, that the US would halt plans for military strikes on Iranian power plants for five days following discussions with Tehran. But Iranian officials quickly denied talks were under way, describing Trump’s remarks as “fake news” designed to prop up financial markets.
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- Low BTS concert turnout causes slide in agency shares
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- 2:24
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- 3 months ago
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South Korean supergroup BTS returned to the stage of Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026. It was their first performance together in four years after members took a break for mandatory military service. The seven-member boy band drew a crowd of 104,000 fans, fewer than half the turnout expected. It resulted in shares of its agency, Hybe, falling as much as 15 per cent on March 23, the first trading day since the event. A Netflix live stream of the concert was broadcast to millions of people across 190 countries.
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- Trump issues ultimatum to Iran to reopen Hormuz
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- 1:34
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- 3 months ago
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Iran faces a deadline by US President Donald Trump to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war.
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- Nato chief says 22 countries working to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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- 1:53
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- 3 months ago
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A coalition of 22 countries, including Nato members and the transatlantic security alliance’s partners such as South Korea, Japan, Australia and Gulf states, are coordinating efforts to reopen navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the plans on March 22, 2026, following US President Donald Trump’s warning that he would “obliterate” Iranian power plants if the vital waterway is not reopened within 48 hours.
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- Two young Macau chefs reveal how they embrace sustainability and gastronomy
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- 4:05
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- 3 months ago
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Daniel Chio of Galaxy Macau and Safa Rodas from L’Attitude at Morpheus Hotel discuss how they embrace sustainability in their kitchens and create a dish with fresh local produce after visiting an urban farm in the city.
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- Kim Jong-un rides tank with daughter
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- 1:14
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- 3 months ago
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s daughter rode on a tank with her father sitting behind her in videos shown on state television. Kim Ju-ae has also appeared in recent days viewing rocket launches and firing pistols with her father. Many experts suggest that she could be in training to succeed him.
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- How restaurant Putien brought Fujianese cuisine abroad
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- 4:50
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- 3 months ago
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Restaurant Putien was founded in Singapore over 25 years ago, after owner Fong Chi-chung, also known as Uncle Fong, wanted to bring the unique tastes of his hometown Putian, on the coast of Fujian province, to a wider audience. The brand has since grown to include about 80 outlets across Southeast Asia, from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, to Hong Kong and across mainland China. The flagship branch on Kitchener Road in Singapore even earned a Michelin star between 2016 and 2023.
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- Thousands of Filipinos risk their lives in online abortions
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- 2:59
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- 3 months ago
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Jane is among thousands of women in the Philippines who have gone online to seek an abortion, and risked her life during the procedure. In the country where abortion is illegal, women and doctors performing such services risk going to prison. Despite repeated calls from civil society organisations to legalise abortion, the highly influential Catholic Church remains opposed to any reform.
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- Why is the gig economy sweeping China?
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- 11:20
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- 3 months ago
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Amid China’s ongoing economic struggles and the rise of the digital economy, a growing number of workers are embracing flexible jobs. According to data released in December 2025, the country has over 200 million gig workers who make a living from various temporary jobs. The most common types of work include food delivery, ride‑hailing drivers and live‑streamers.
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- Why is Hong Kong struggling to have more babies?
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- 8:02
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- 3 months ago
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- Hong Kong’s birth rate dropped to a record low of 31,100 births in 2025, despite government efforts to incentivise potential parents, such as offering a HK$20,000 (US$2,555) “baby bonus”, in recent years. In a survey, most Hongkongers said they would choose not to have babies, owing to financial pressure and the long-term responsibility of having a child. But some population experts warn that if the trend continues, it could be bad for the city’s future.
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