Australia and UK receive 916 applications from Hongkongers seeking asylum over 5 years
[South China Morning Post] - 08/14/2024
But approvals over same period stood at 80, according to official data of two countries.
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The focus on international student fees has led to soaring class sizes and diminished academic support, raising (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
North Korea likely has undeclared uranium enrichment site based on photos
Leader Kim Jong-un visited a uranium enrichment facility, which could be an undeclared site for building nuclear bombs.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Hong Kong’s HK$50 billion Silver Bonds issue a ‘win-win investment’, says Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says bonds will offer elderly residents a safe and reliable place to park their money.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
1 dead in Poland, 4 missing in Czech Republic as Storm Boris lashes eastern, central Europe
Thousands have been evacuated from their homes in Europe, with the storm already causing the death of four people (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Plus-size China model lauded for championing body positivity with like-minded brands
Her motto is ‘body liberty and fashion freedom’.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Hong Kong’s trade office in Kuala Lumpur to open as early as October, Malaysian envoy says
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[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Why China actor Yan Yikuan opts for supporting roles over leading parts despite striking looks
Fans and media have nicknamed him ‘god’s work’, highlighting the precision of his ‘3D modelled face’.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Macau neighbour Hengqin, famed for oysters, has ambitions in Chinese medicine, technology
‘Hengqin has cheap land, low tax for both corporations and individuals, and a good living environment,’ official says.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Test drive at 140mph: Alibaba’s Taobao puts Xiaomi car buyers behind virtual wheel
After an update to Taobao’s app on Apple’s Vision Pro headset, users can test drive Xiaomi’s SU7 virtually before (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
China’s universities and campus life
China’s graduates are facing elevated levels of youth unemployment while some universities are feeling the impact (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Hotel properties in Japan, China, draw investors as travel fervour improves returns
Japan is the favourite investment target amid a surge in tourism, a weak yen and low interest rates.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024