Woman wins free Cathay Pacific tickets to Hong Kong, but joy 'short-lived' due to $200 surcharges
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
China Plays Long Diplomatic Game in Iran-Israel Feud as Middle East Simmers: Hi, I'm Ben Holland in Hong Kong, where my 15 years of experience covering the ...
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3 African runners 'allowed Chinese athlete to finish first': China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon
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Quick Glance: China Cancels He Jie's Win in Half Marathon After Investigation
- The winner of the half marathon in Beijing, He Jie, along with Ethiopians Dejene Hailu Bikila and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat had their results canceled after an investigation. The three African runners slowed down in the last 2 kilometers to allow the Chinese athlete to win. All trophies, medals, and bonuses will be withdrawn, and the athletes will be reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
- The race organizer, Zhongao Lupao Beijing Sports Management company, will also be disqualified from hosting the Beijing half marathon due to the lack of relevant pacer information. Xiamen Xtep Investment, a partner of Zhongao Lupao, apologized for the oversight. He was sponsored by Xtep and accepted the punishment decision. The four runners had run together but the Africans slowed down, drawing widespread skepticism.
- Long-distance running races in China have faced issues with cheating and poor organization. In a 2018 half marathon in Shenzhen, 258 participants were caught cheating by taking shortcuts or using fake bibs. The incident in Beijing sparked controversy and raised concerns about the integrity of competitions in the country.
- The prevalence of cheating in long-distance races highlights the need for better oversight and enforcement to maintain the fairness and credibility of sporting events. The disqualification of the winners and the race organizer sends a strong message about the consequences of unethical behavior in competitive sports.
Nicoll Highway collapse: 20 years on, colleagues remember 'Hero Heng' who lost his life saving others
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How lightning illuminated Indonesia’s Ruang volcano: Data shows the thousands of lightning strikes that accompanied the volcanic eruption.
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Hong Kong's audit watchdog to investigate PwC audit role in Evergrande: Hong Kong's audit watchdog Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) said on ...
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Indonesia purchases two patrol boats from Italy for $1.25b - Politics - The Jakarta Post
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Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano eruptions trigger tsunami alert: Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami alert after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash ...
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Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
- On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.
- The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.
- Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
Hong Kong regulator set to launch new probe into PwC Evergrande audits: Apparent whistleblower report cites concerns over firm’s work for collapsed Chinese ...
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s 20 years in office: As a boy, he had a ringside seat to Singapore’s most turbulent period in history. He entered politics at 32 ...
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Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen qualifies for Paris Olympics: Geraldine Lee was the first Singaporean to compete in the sport (K1 500m) in London 2012.
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China to facilitate Hong Kong IPOs and expand Stock Connect: China will facilitate Hong Kong listings by leading Chinese companies and expand the Stock Connect ...
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Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus: SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its ...
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Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure: Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the ...
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After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland: Filipino migrant workers in European country allege wage theft, salary deductions ...
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World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets: Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international ...
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Quick Glance: China’s ‘Red Circle’ Law Firms Expanding Internationally
- China’s top 'red circle' law firms are aggressively expanding their international presence and working at lower fees than western competitors.
- Several Chinese firms have opened offices in Asia and the US since early 2023, while international rivals retreat from the Chinese market.
- This expansion signals Chinese firms' aspiration to capture international clients and move into China-friendly nations.
- Although Chinese firms still lag behind western rivals, China's growing global presence is opening doors to international markets and fostering potential for future growth.
Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
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Lufthansa evaluates new China routes amid slow recovery in capacity: Lufthansa Airlines' capacity on routes to and from China has returned to 70% of the levels ...
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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders: Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app ...
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Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia: Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ...
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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
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Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts and shuts an airport as residents leave homes: Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes ...
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Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market draws 1.5 million tourists and locals in 5 months; attraction extended until end of year
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Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus: SINGAPORE: Apple has announced plans to pump in over US$250 million (S$340 million) to expand its Ang ...
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Exclusive: UBS shuts some China private funds, will lay off staff, sources say: UBS is shutting down some of its China private funds business and will lay off ...
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Watch: Volcano in Indonesia spews lava and smoke: Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Mount Ruang continues to erupt for the second day.
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China’s growing love of luxury watches remains strong, despite economic headwinds
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Indonesia closes airport in Manado due to volcano eruption, ministry says: Indonesia closed the Sam Ratulangi airport in Manado, North Sulawesi ...
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Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts and shuts an airport as residents leave homes: Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes ...
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Travellers entering or leaving S’pore with more than $20k in cash to make online declaration from May 13
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Evacuations in Indonesia after volcanic eruption: In Indonesia, the Ruang volcano has erupted near the island of Sulawesi. Lava, smoke and rocks are becoming ...
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Southeast Asia's plastic tidal wave: Imported trash swamps region: This article is to mark Earth Day, an annual event held on April 22 to promote protection of ...
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Paid articlePaid Fossil of ‘one of the largest snakes that ever existed’ unearthed in India mine: Scientists said on April 18 they have recovered 27 vertebrae from the snake.
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Hamad International Airport in Qatar named world's best airport in 2024, Changi Airport takes 2nd place
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Colonial Europe is losing touch with reality - Academia - The Jakarta Post: Colonial Europe is losing touch with reality - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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'Fancy a teh or kopi?' Tim Cook makes guest appearance on Singapore radio following X invite
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'Cheerful, loving, a true friend': Former colleagues remember Singaporean woman killed in Spain
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Dupes have become more popular with young consumers. Are they really a good bargain?
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Sinking fortunes: Hong Kong falls out of world’s top 10 busiest ports ranking for the first time as volumes slump
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Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled, despite Singapore ticket exchange and compensation offers
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Marina Bay Sands sees profit surge 51.5% to $811.4 million in Q1 on tourism boom: Its revenue rose 36.8 per cent to US$1.16 billion from US$848 million a year ...
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Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus: The expanded campus will allow the tech giant to add hundreds of new roles here.
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Researchers have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to remotely take control of ...
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Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips: Chinese technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated ...
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Quick Glance: Huawei Begins Sales of New Pura 70 Smartphone Amid Chip Scrutiny
- Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that are expected to contain an advanced China-made chip like its Mate 60 handset.
- The Mate series by Huawei emphasizes performance and business features.
- Eric Xu, Huawei's acting chairman, announced that the company also plans to roll out a Mate 70 smartphone this year.
- According to Ivan Lam, a senior analyst at research firm Counterpoint, shipments of about 60 million units from Huawei are expected this year, with the Pura 70 series being an important catalyst.
'What price your sneer': Shanmugam hits backs at Economist commentary on Singapore's leadership transition
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Morgan Stanley, HSBC cutting dozens of Asia investment banking jobs as deals slump
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78 people probed for allegedly giving Singpass details to scammers: Some suspects allegedly sold their Singpass credentials for $10,000 each, said police.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/78-people-investigated-for-allegedly-giving-singpass-details-to-scammers
Welsh language taught and sung in Singapore school : Children in a school in Singapore take part in an Eisteddfod and sing in Welsh.
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World No.1 and crowd favourite Viktor Axelsen headlines list of big guns vying for Singapore Badminton Open
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Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts: Tim Cook will meet with Singapore's next leader to conclude a whirlwind tour around ...
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Remote Indonesia volcano erupts again after thousands evacuated: Mount Ruang first started erupting late on April 16.
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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
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Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
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LTA investigating after e-bikes and e-scooters seen racing, will step up enforcement
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Indonesia calls on key countries for restraint, de-escalation in Mideast - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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Massive Mt. Ruang eruption sends plumes nearly 70,000 feet high: The eruption may even have injected aerosols into the stratosphere.
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‘Not what you see, but what you feel’: timeless luxury in 2,000 sq ft Hong Kong apartment for couple’s retirement
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Qatar’s Hamad Airport now best in the world: PETALING JAYA: Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has wrested the title of “World’s Best Airport” from Singapore ...
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Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall
- Dubai International Airport is in disarray following heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded runways.
- Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.
- Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.
- The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.
Satellite imagery shows precision attack damaged air defence system at Iranian base
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How China’s demand for donkey hide is devastating African communities: A visual explanation of China's rising appetite for donkey-hide-based “e-jiao” products ...
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Apple-Baidu Partnership Risks Accelerating China’s Influence Over the Future of Generative AI
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Addeen stands good chance to book ticket for world meet: KUALA LUMPUR: Addeen Idrakie has raised his hope of securing a ticket for the World Championships by ...
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Hong Kong driver and passenger die after car slams into road barrier, tearing apart vehicle and leaving 1 injured
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Hong Kong braces for ‘intense’ thunder and showers, with rainy conditions expected through to next week
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Standard Chartered Offers 10% Deposit Rate in Hong Kong to Draw China Cash: Standard Chartered Plc is offering short-term deposit rates of as high as 10% as the ...
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Dian Xiao Er to give married couples discounts depending on length of marriage, at certain outlets only
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Hawker for a day: This CEO washes dishes, whips up meals at food courts he runs: The next time you're at a Kopitiam food court, the person preparing your ...
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The abandoned goat that now lives in five-star island luxury: Bonnie the Nihi Goat, as she’s known on Instagram, has become the accidental mascot of one of ...
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Some US colleges will soon charge US$100,000 a year: Universities say the bulk of the costs have been funded by their endowment funds and donors.
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Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker: SYDNEY: An Assyrian bishop who was stabbed during a service at his Sydney church said ...
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Hong Kong children at greater risk of flu due to low vaccination rate, expert warns as world pays ‘immunity debt’
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Indonesia's next finance minister will have big shoes to fill: Priyanka Kishore is the founder and principal economist at research company Asia Decoded in ...
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Apple CEO says it is considering a manufacturing facility in Indonesia
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Remaking Made in India will be a long slog: India’s $24 billion plan to become a rival to China's factory for the world builds on the South Asian nation's ...
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