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With China EV launch, Xiaomi's 'Thor' takes on Elon Musk: He was called China's answer to Steve Jobs for taking Xiaomi from scrappy startup to an electronics ...
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With China EV launch, Xiaomi's 'Thor' takes on Elon Musk
Quick Glance: Xiaomi's 'Thor' Challenges Elon Musk with China EV Launch
  • Lei Jun, Xiaomi's co-founder and CEO, unveils a highly anticipated electric car in China that challenges Tesla's 'Thor'.

  • Xiaomi's EV marketing strategy mirrors Elon Musk's approach, with Lei Jun being dubbed 'Thor' by fans.

  • Xiaomi's SU7 model enters the Chinese EV market at an attractive price, with production supported by Beijing authorities.

  • Venturing into the premium market poses new challenges for Xiaomi, despite receiving significant orders for the SU7 model.
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Hong Kong reports its highest March temperature in 140 years: The city’s observatory recorded a temperature of 31.5 deg C on March 24, the highest reported for ...
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Hong Kong reports its highest March temperature in 140 years
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Tributes pour in for 'towering Malaysian' Aunty Bersih: Ooi is remembered for her tenacity, indomitable spirit.
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Tributes pour in for 'towering Malaysian' Aunty Bersih
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right: Benjamin Qiu is a partner with the law firm Elliott Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in New York ...
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right
Quick Glance: Tokyo's Opportunity Amid Hong Kong's Decline
  • As Hong Kong's appeal diminishes, Singapore rises in prominence.

  • Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are relocating to Singapore.

  • Japan has the potential to rival Singapore and Hong Kong.

  • Tokyo must act swiftly to attract investors and establish a foothold.
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The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law: The U.S. must safeguard its nationals and business interests in Hong Kong as well as reevaluate the city’s ...
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The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time: Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia ...
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the ...
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Why Hong Kong uses bamboo scaffolding: visual explainer: How the use of bamboo in scaffolding has stood the test of centuries of building construction in Hong ...
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Why Hong Kong uses bamboo scaffolding: visual explainer
Quick Glance: Bamboo Scaffolding in Hong Kong: Ancient Tradition
  • Bamboo scaffolding is widely used in Hong Kong for its flexibility, strength, and cost-effectiveness compared to steel and aluminum.

  • The bamboo for scaffolding in Hong Kong mainly comes from the Zhaoqing area in Guangdong province and the Guangxi region in southern China.

  • Bamboo scaffolding is lighter, quicker to erect and dismantle than steel scaffolding, requiring skilled workers with nylon ties.

  • Training for bamboo scaffolders in Hong Kong involves year-long training to build safe and sturdy platforms to hold construction workers on various sites.
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COMMENT | What does it mean to be Malaysian?: We all have our own opinions, values and definitions, shaping our identities.
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COMMENT | What does it mean to be Malaysian?
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China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up: HONG KONG -- The severity of the financial damage to China's distressed property developers ...
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China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up
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All about nepo baby Nicholas Tse, the son of movie stars, Cecilia Cheung’s ex-husband and Faye Wong’s boyfriend
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All about nepo baby Nicholas Tse, the son of movie stars, Cecilia Cheung’s ...
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation
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Hong Kong Home Sales Fall Over Weekend Despite Removal of Property Curbs: Hong Kong’s secondhand home market is cooling down after a brief rebound following the ...
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Hong Kong Home Sales Fall Over Weekend Despite Removal of Property Curbs
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Tang Jie-Ee Wei set up all-Malaysian Swiss Open final with Soon Huat-Shevon: PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles pairs Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon ...
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Tang Jie-Ee Wei set up all-Malaysian Swiss Open final with Soon ...
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COMMENT | You aren't Malaysian if you can't speak Malay? : Ownership of the national language is heart of the matter.
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COMMENT | You aren't Malaysian if you can't speak Malay?
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HK actress Charmaine Sheh, 47, wows netizens with makeup-free look: The former TVB star once said hydration is key in maintaining a smooth and youthful ...
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HK actress Charmaine Sheh, 47, wows netizens with makeup-free look
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital; Mukesh Ambani is 10th richest man in world: Report
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital; Mukesh Ambani is ...
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China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going
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China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail ...
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Actor Sammo Hung unhappy with comments on Jackie Chan’s 'old' appearance: Sammo Hung defended Jackie Chan, saying what matters is staying healthy as one ages.
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Actor Sammo Hung unhappy with comments on Jackie Chan’s 'old' appearance
Quick Glance: Actor Sammo Hung defends Jackie Chan's appearance amid criticism
  • Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung has defended fellow artiste Jackie Chan after some netizens disparaged Chan’s appearance.

  • Hung made the comments at the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild annual dinner and awards presentation on March 15, expressing concern over negative remarks about Chan's looks.

  • Having undergone a knee operation in 2017, Hung admitted to still experiencing leg pain and being unsure about whether he should continue exercising.

  • The actor, once part of the Seven Little Fortunes group with Chan, raised doubts about exercising in his 70s and mentioned that his only physical activity now involves eating.
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UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks: The UK on Monday accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns ...
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UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks
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China will be a driving force for the world economic recovery, official says: China aims to be strong driving force for the world economic recovery this year ...
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China will be a driving force for the world economic recovery ...
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Samsonite Said to Keep Buyout Option Open While Weighing Dual Listing: Hong Kong-listed Samsonite International SA is keeping the possibility of a take-private ...
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Samsonite Said to Keep Buyout Option Open While Weighing Dual Listing
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BYD’s annual earnings surge 81% to all-time high on record EV deliveries, warns of weak consumer demand and global headwinds
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BYD’s annual earnings surge 81% to all-time high on record EV deliveries ...
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Hong Kong stars Joey Yung, Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung spotted in Singapore: The three friends are likely in town to film their travel reality series ...
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Hong Kong stars Joey Yung, Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung spotted in ...
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Cancer studies should focus on Asian women, says Malaysian scientist awarded RM11.5mil grant
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Cancer studies should focus on Asian women, says Malaysian scientist ...
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Has China lost its taste for the iPhone?: Evidence is mounting that, for many in China, the iPhone no longer holds the appeal it used to.
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Has China lost its taste for the iPhone?
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Apple introduces trade-in programme for Malaysian customers, offering credit toward new purchases
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Apple introduces trade-in programme for Malaysian customers ...
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Orang Asli with PR status can apply for Malaysian citizenship with proof: Application can be made under existing laws, Saifuddin says.
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Orang Asli with PR status can apply for Malaysian citizenship with proof
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Snooker stars fail to draw crowd as Hong Kong exhibition event falls flat for second day running
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Snooker stars fail to draw crowd as Hong Kong exhibition event falls flat ...
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Malaysia's Sarawak targets green energy powerhouse status: KUCHING, Malaysia -- In an ambitious pivot away from its entrenched oil and gas legacy ...
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Malaysia's Sarawak targets green energy powerhouse status
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Man-Tee raise chance for Finals with fighting show but Rexy wants more: PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun may have strengthened their ...
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Man-Tee raise chance for Finals with fighting show but Rexy wants more
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Malaysia's 98-year-old ex-PM Mahathir released from hospital: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's nearly 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was discharged ...
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Malaysia's 98-year-old ex-PM Mahathir released from hospital
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Surprise! Mamee Chef Joins Forces with Sofyank and Q Bistro to Introduce 'KEJUtan Rendang' this Ramadan Raya!
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Surprise! Mamee Chef Joins Forces with Sofyank and Q Bistro to Introduce ...