Thai king’s eldest daughter on life support after her collapse
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South China Morning Post
Thai king’s eldest daughter on life support after her collapse
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, known in Thailand as ‘Princess Bha’, is on ‘medicine and equipment’ to support her heart, lungs and kidney, the palace said in a statement.
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Why Indonesia is no longer a country for broke old men - or women
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Why Indonesia is no longer a country for broke old men - or women
Retired foreigners who have lived in Indonesia for decades say they feel left in the lurch by new visa requirements that will require ownership of luxury property or billions of rupiah in cash.
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Chinese fighter jets’ South America hopes grounded by Argentina U-turn
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Chinese fighter jets’ South America hopes grounded by Argentina U-turn
China’s FC-1/JF-17 ‘Thunder’ multi-role fighter aircraft, jointly produced with Pakistan, is believed to have been a top contender in US$664 million plan.
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Departing United Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Hong Kong
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Departing United Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Hong Kong
No casualties reported, authorities say, after 34 fire engines, seven ambulances and seven fire boats put on standby.
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Hong Kong to drop Covid rapid tests for bars, allow full capacity at cinemas
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Hong Kong bars, entertainment venues set to benefit under eased Covid rules
Bar patrons from Thursday will no longer be required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test, while entertainment venues can operate at full capacity.
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Hong Kong unveils first youth development blueprint, targets national identity
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Coronavirus: Hongkongers waiting up to 8 hours to see doctors at strained hospitals
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Hospital bed occupancy stood at 113 per cent on Tuesday, while authorities urge patients with ‘non-urgent’ conditions to visit outpatient facilities.
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‘Hope is in front of us’: China’s travel sector looks past misfortune of 2022
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Many of China’s would-be holidaymakers, too ‘sick or scared’ to travel, have cancelled plans as coronavirus infections spread, but agents and insiders say a boom is on the horizon.
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How is China rebuilding supply chains abroad after 3 years of isolation?
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How is China rebuilding supply chains abroad after 3 years of isolation?
Local governments across China are flocking to send business delegations overseas, desperate to shore up export orders and foreign investment that took a heavy hit amid the disruptive zero-Covid policy.
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Hong Kong visitor numbers up, but so too are imported cases
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Young Chinese ‘can’t wrap head around starting a family’ as burdens pile up
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As the conditions for lifting China’s dwindling birth rate have worsened, and its population nears negative growth, swelling apathy toward starting a family is complicating an already worrisome demographic crisis.
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Bye-bye Ya Ya and Le Le: Memphis pandas to be returned to China
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Bye-bye Ya Ya and Le Le: Memphis pandas to be returned to China
Memphis Zoo said the decision to return the pandas had nothing to do with pressure from animal advocates. China requires foreign zoos that host pandas to allow older animals to spend their final days on Chinese soil.
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