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Coronavirus Update
Hong Kong logs over 7,800 new Covid cases; concern grows over coming events
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Hong Kong Weather
Hong Kong issues No 3 typhoon warning, upgrade to No 8 from 6-9pm
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Hong Kong Economy
After 30 years with China ties, South Korea firms seek ‘free, open’ Hong Kong
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Singapore
Singapore to lift indoor mask mandate in almost all public spaces
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Coronavirus Update
Hong Kong logs over 7,800 new Covid cases; concern grows over coming events
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Hong Kong Weather
Hong Kong issues No 3 typhoon warning, upgrade to No 8 from 6-9pm
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Hong Kong Economy
After 30 years with China ties, South Korea firms seek ‘free, open’ Hong Kong
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Singapore
Singapore to lift indoor mask mandate in almost all public spaces
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Sino-Thai military relations: Thai submarines may use Chinese-made diesel engines. What does it mean for both countries? https://sc.mp/3yic
South China Morning Post
Thailand likely to use Chinese submarine engines to avoid ‘signs of weakness’
The deal will further strengthen Sino-Thai relations after the two nations conducted a joint military drill on Sunday.
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Hong Kong logs over 7,800 new Covid cases; concern grows over coming events
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong logs over 7,800 new Covid cases; concern grows over coming events
Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong 10K Championships cancelled after organisers told that contestant numbers have to be cut to a fifth of expected turnout.
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🌅 Essential news to start your day
Hong Kong Health & Environment
Hong Kong to downgrade No 8 typhoon warning to No 3 between 9am and 11am
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Big Tech
Huawei founder’s bleak memo about the future strikes a chord in China
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China Economy
With a third term in sight, Xi Jinping looks to cement his economic legacy
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Lifestyle
How do Asian countries outside China celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?
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Hong Kong Health & Environment
Hong Kong to downgrade No 8 typhoon warning to No 3 between 9am and 11am
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Big Tech
Huawei founder’s bleak memo about the future strikes a chord in China
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China Economy
With a third term in sight, Xi Jinping looks to cement his economic legacy
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Lifestyle
How do Asian countries outside China celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?
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Why some get ‘Asian flush’ from alcohol, and its health implications
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South China Morning Post
Why some get ‘Asian flush’ from alcohol, and its health implications
Some East Asians are intolerant to alcohol, and a single drink can cause red cheeks, inflammation and nausea. There is no cure for ‘Asian flush’ except to avoid alcohol.
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Mirror task force pins accident blame on substandard wire, screen weight error
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South China Morning Post
Mirror task force pins accident blame on substandard wire, screen weight error
Head of task force looking into July 28 accident announced probe findings but declines to say who should be held responsible.
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Why does Hong Kong’s housing crisis matter so much to our journalists? Watch as Emily, Fiona and Zuraidah from SCMP’s Hong Kong desk dive into one of the city’s thorniest issues and use their voice to effect change.
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More than just reporting. More than just words on a page. More than just the facts.
More than a story.
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‘Chope-ing’ seats not unique to Japan, Singaporeans tell TikToker
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South China Morning Post
‘Chope-ing’ seats not unique to Japan, Singaporeans tell TikToker
A Japanese man took a video of a food court showing personal items, such as shopping bags, being used to reserve seats and said it was a practice unique to his country. Singaporeans disagreed.
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Hong Kong Health & Environment
Hong Kong reports over 8,500 Covid cases; care homes question need for more tests
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Hong Kong Law and Crime
Hongkonger saw man ‘hit by a shot’ trying to escape human trafficking ordeal
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Hong Kong Society
Weight of screen that fell at Mirror concert under-reported to Hong Kong government
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China Science
The destructive wounds of hypersonic bullets: a Chinese military team investigates
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Hong Kong Health & Environment
Hong Kong reports over 8,500 Covid cases; care homes question need for more tests
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Hong Kong Law and Crime
Hongkonger saw man ‘hit by a shot’ trying to escape human trafficking ordeal
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Hong Kong Society
Weight of screen that fell at Mirror concert under-reported to Hong Kong government
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China Science
The destructive wounds of hypersonic bullets: a Chinese military team investigates
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US-China chip war: Take a closer look at the latest developments in the chip war between Washington and Beijing, and how Taiwan plays a role in the middle in this week’s Global Impact edition. https://sc.mp/tnuy
South China Morning Post
US-China chip war is overheating
In this issue of Global Impact, we look at the latest developments of the US’ Chips and Science Act and the so-called Chip 4 alliance and the role Taiwan plays given the recent controversial visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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‘What a sweet dad!’: man turns truck cabin into ‘princess bedroom’ for daughter
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South China Morning Post
‘What a sweet dad!’: man turns truck cabin into ‘princess bedroom’ for daughter
A couple in China who turned their freight truck cabin into a ‘princess bedroom’ for their young daughter as they did not want to leave her behind while working away from home go viral.
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🌅 Essential news to start your day
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong applications for British residence scheme fall in second quarter
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Hong Kong Peak Tram
As Hong Kong Peak Tram reopens, 10 other fabulous funiculars to try
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China Economy
Chinese exporters, strengthened by US tariffs, now face a dearth of demand
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China Sport
China women’s volleyball team cause stir after wearing face masks in win
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong applications for British residence scheme fall in second quarter
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Hong Kong Peak Tram
As Hong Kong Peak Tram reopens, 10 other fabulous funiculars to try
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China Economy
Chinese exporters, strengthened by US tariffs, now face a dearth of demand
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China Sport
China women’s volleyball team cause stir after wearing face masks in win
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Uncertain future for Hong Kong’s Fringe Club as operators set to stand down
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South China Morning Post
Uncertain future for Hong Kong’s Fringe Club as operators set to stand down
Founder Benny Chia and administrator Catherine Lau to step down on Saturday after struggling to run club during pandemic.
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🌆 Here’s what you may have missed
Hong Kong Health & Environment
‘BA.5 variant surge could cause Hong Kong’s daily Covid tally to cross 10,000’
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China Science
Chinese scientists create ‘plasma shower’ to improve the stealth bomber
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Hong Kong Culture
Uncertain future for Hong Kong’s Fringe Club as operators set to stand down
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Indonesia
Indonesia police deny violence after Harvard student dies on Bali honeymoon
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Hong Kong Health & Environment
‘BA.5 variant surge could cause Hong Kong’s daily Covid tally to cross 10,000’
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China Science
Chinese scientists create ‘plasma shower’ to improve the stealth bomber
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Hong Kong Culture
Uncertain future for Hong Kong’s Fringe Club as operators set to stand down
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Indonesia
Indonesia police deny violence after Harvard student dies on Bali honeymoon
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How can you maintain strong, healthy hair as you age? Follow these expert tips to have amazing hair like Demi Moore. https://sc.mp/4dqh
South China Morning Post
Demi Moore does it, but how to keep long hair looking amazing as you age?
At 59, Demi Moore won’t get rid of her long locks and why should you? We explain why hair can look old and give expert tips on keeping it looking young, strong and healthy.
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‘BA.5 variant surge could cause Hong Kong’s daily Covid tally to cross 10,000’
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong gears up for Covid fight as health chief warns tighter curbs possible
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says policy changes are justified because of a resurgence of coronavirus infections.
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Foreign students hit by absence raring to return to Chinese universities
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South China Morning Post
Foreign students hit by absence raring to return to Chinese universities
First batch of European students locked out of on-campus studies fought long campaign, including appeals to embassies and the media, to return to China.
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China’s record-breaking drought takes heavy toll on farmers
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South China Morning Post
China’s record-breaking drought takes heavy toll on farmers
Fields in rural areas of Sichuan are drying up after a month with no rainfall and little to no irrigation equipment available to farmers.
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Biden’s ‘weak’ leadership will trigger US-China conflict: Singapore ex-minister
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South China Morning Post
Biden’s ‘weak’ leadership will trigger US-China conflict: Singapore ex-minister
While deteriorating US-China ties are leaving Singapore ‘caught between a rock and a hard place’, Yeo says it is not the city state’s place to help counter Beijing.
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