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AseanPlus News
Struggling Hong Kong bars hope lucky draw will provide shot in arm but Lan Kwai Fong’s Allan Zeman urges them to look beyond ‘desperate’ measures
Hong Kong Bar and Club Association chief hopes lucky draw launched on May 1 can increase business by 10 to 20 per centBar trade performed the worst out of the entire restaurant sector in the first quarter of 2024, government figures show
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AseanPlus News
Xi Jinping banking on Hungary and Serbia in face of growing China-Europe tensions
Meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expected to be heavy on symbolism as it coincides with 25th anniversary of Nato’s bombing of China’s embassyHungary offers another ‘safe’ destination as the most China-friendly voice within both the EU and Nato under Viktor Orban’s leadership
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AseanPlus News
Cathay Pacific’s HK Express to charge fliers for carry-on suitcase option under new baggage policy
Budget airline under Cathay increases number of fare types from two to four, with those flying ‘Ultra Lite’ only able to bring on one personal item weighing under 7kgHK Express says those who booked on or before Tuesday can still qualify for previous allowance of one small item and one piece of cabin baggage
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Internet
Amazon’s new fees on sellers likened to ‘kick in the gut’
Amazon.com Inc merchants have found themselves caught in an economic vice.
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AseanPlus News
China’s overcapacity dilemma solvable with ‘painful’ industrial revamp, scholars say
An industrial reshuffle, ‘painful’ in the short term but beneficial in the long run, has been proposed to help with China’s overcapacity issuesScholars recommend revamp as supply in several sectors – particularly new energy – outstrips demand and governments ready battery of trade restrictions
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AseanPlus News
Former Chinese defence minister Wei Fenghe emerges after months of speculation
The rocket army veteran’s name on a funeral wreath is a small but significant sign in an opaque system where indirect appearances matterWei retired shortly before China’s military purge swept up his successor and senior Rocket Force officials and has been absent for months
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Nation
Higher Education Ministry to meet with Australia regarding new policy on student visa
KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) will meet with the Australian government soon regarding the country’s move to raise the amount of savings international students need to get a visa.
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AseanPlus News
China’s middle class is stressed. Can its growing mental health industry lend a helping hand?
Demand for psychological counselling has increased in China as anxieties mount – and the industry is expanding to meet itWorries over economic and social standing are bleeding into interpersonal relationships, professionals say, creating a need for licensed services
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AseanPlus News
Beijing to help Hong Kong rake in talent from mainland China and overseas, nation’s labour chief says
Wang Xiaoping, country’s labour minister, says Beijing will also support drive for Hong Kong to become a more entrepreneur-friendly environmentHong Kong labour chief also vows to expand talent trawl to Europe and Southeast Asia, after noting most incoming professionals are from mainland
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Sabah & Sarawak
Navigation study of Sarawak River to be completed soon, says state Transport Minister
KUCHING: A study on the navigation of the Sarawak River from the Kuching Waterfront to the historic town of Siniawan in Bau is expected to be completed soon.
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Fitness
Preparing for your first run? Here's how to kill it, without killing yourself
If you’re an inexperienced runner, you should consider your fitness level and whether you’re really up to the undertaking.
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Design
How fixtures and finishes can jazz up your bathroom space
Fixtures and hardware, as well as finish selections, can play a prominent role in the overall aesthetic look and feel of your bathroom.
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Asia & Oceania
Discover Macao's colourful heritage and diverse food offerings
Away from its bright lights, Macao displays a side that celebrates its multicultural roots.
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Entertainment
Baby, baby oh: Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber expecting first child, renew their vows
A representative for Hailey Bieber confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the model is just over six months pregnant.
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Analyst Reports
Mr D.I.Y earnings in line with expectations
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Mr D.I.Y Group Bhd fell 1% in early trade Friday despite posting earnings that are in line with analysts’ estimates.
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Internet
Baidu executive quits after reviving toxic work culture debate
Baidu Inc’s media relations chief has resigned after posting a string of videos endorsing 24-7 work and making light of staff wellbeing, reigniting a furor over the tech industry’s relentless “996” culture.
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World
Russia's Putin proposes reappointing Mishustin as prime minister
(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed reappointing Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, the speaker of the lower house of parliament said on Friday, keeping Putin's chief technocrat in charge of the government as Moscow presses its war in Ukraine.
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Mobile apps
Microsoft plans mobile-game store, vying with Apple, Google
Microsoft Corp will launch its own online store for mobile-game consumables in July, creating an alternative to Apple Inc and Google’s app stores and their fees.
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Technology
Apple to power AI servers with its chips, Bloomberg News reports
(Reuters) - Apple will deliver some of its upcoming artificial intelligence features this year through data centers powered by its own in-house chips, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as the iPhone maker looks to integrate generative AI in its products.
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Technology
Australia targets social media with parliamentary probe
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia announced on Friday that it would hold a parliamentary inquiry to look into the negative impacts of social media platforms, saying they have significant reach and control over what Australians see online, with almost no scrutiny.