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Hong Kong lawmakers call for facial recognition system at upgraded land crossing
South China Morning Post
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July 7, 2025
Hong Kong legislators have called for facial recognition technology to be adopted at the upgraded Huanggang land crossing while giving an initial green light to a HK$1.75 billion government proposal to site border clearance facilities in the...
China Buzz: Enjoy refreshing Chinese summer beverages to beat the heat!
People's Daily Online
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Tea has long been associated with Chinese culture and identity. The tradition, culture, and history of China are all encapsulated in a cup of tea. Through the ancient Silk Road, Chinese tea has spread friendship and prosperity to the world. Tea is...
Amgen’s bemarituzumab shows promise in phase 3 gastric cancer study
PMLiVE
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July 11, 2025
Amgen has shared positive results from a late-stage study of its investigational fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2b)-targeted monoclonal antibody bemarituzumab in gastric cancer. The phase 3 FORTITUDE-101 trial, conducted with the...
Casino industry urged to prioritise environmental protection, social well-being: study
Macau Business
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July 1, 2025
The development of Macau’s gaming industry should place greater emphasis on environmental protection and social welfare, according to a new study published in the latest issue of Global Gaming & Tourism Research by Macau Polytechnic University....
Hong Kong Book Fair turns 35 with more than 600 events
South China Morning Post
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July 11, 2025
Opening on Wednesday, this year’s Hong Kong Book Fair centres on the theme of “Food Culture – Future Living”. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the seven-day event – the book fair’s 35th edition – has expanded beyond...
The 10th edition of AAG gathers momentum in the Greater Bay Area, supporting the future of South China’s automotive aftermarket
I News Cayman
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July 10, 2025
Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH Guangzhou. The 10th edition of AAG will be held at the Poly World Trade Expo Center (PWTC Expo) in Guangzhou from 27 to 29 August 2025. Over the last decade, AAG has developed into a highly influential automotive...
Hengqin unveils 2025-2029 development plan
Macau Business
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July 1, 2025
Hengqin has compiled another five-year plan designed to make the island more internationally appealing. According to official information made available on Monday, by 2029, when Macau marks 30 years since its return to Chinese rule, there should...
OPINION – Reclaiming childhood in the ‘smartphone era’: The ‘white elephant’ on the table
Macau Business
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July 6, 2025
In the heart of Macau, where neon lights reflect off high-rise glass and digital connectivity pulses through every corner of daily life, a quieter crisis is unfolding—one that doesn’t make headlines but touches nearly every family. It’s the...
FINPRIME WINS BIG AT GLOBAL BRAND AWARDS 2025
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) LONDON, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FinPrime, a leading forex brand in Asia, has been recognised with the prestigious titles of 'Best New Prime Broker for Institutional Clients , Asia 2025' and 'Best New Liquidity Solutions...
Hong Kong gov’t to adopt mainland Chinese standards to build Northern Link lines
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 11, 2025
The Hong Kong government has said it will adopt mainland Chinese standards for the first time to develop the new Northern Link mass transit lines to speed up the construction process and reduce costs. Andy Yau, director of the Highways Department,...
From dial-up proxy betting to social gaming, how do land-based operators evolve?
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
The gaming floors in Asia have seen a radical redesign over the past 20 years, shifting increasingly away from the physical space to options more accessible from a distance. Proxy bets, live dealers, online casinos and now – the non-gambling...
Che Weng Keong to lead IPIM, Vincent U to head S&T Fund: report
Macau Business
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June 30, 2025
Macau’s Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is set for a leadership reshuffle, with Che Weng Keong expected to succeed Vincent U U Sang as president, public broadcaster TDM has reported. Che, who has served as President of the...
Inert demolition materials can be shipped to mainland waters amid eco-island
Macau Daily Times
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July 1, 2025
Macau has signed an agreement with mainland China to establish a long-term system for the disposal of inert construction materials in mainland waters, despite the ongoing eco-island project. The Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public...
‘Unforeseen circumstances’ cancel G-Dragon’s Bangkok show, sparking fan outrage over tour chaos
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
SEOUL, July 11 — G-Dragon fans are facing further disappointment as his “Ubermensch” world tour stop in Bangkok has been cancelled. The Korea Herald reported that August 2 show at Rajamangala National Stadium was called off by organiser AEG...
G-Dragon’s Bangkok concert cancelled amid fan protest over agency’s tour mismanagement
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SEOUL – G-Dragon’s Ubermensch world tour stop in Bangkok has been cancelled, fuelling growing frustration among fans over the disorganised roll-out of the South Korean singer’s highly anticipated comeback tour. Concert organiser AEG Presents Asia...
World's First AI Robotic Concrete Testing System Launched in Malaysia
AZo Robotics
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June 20, 2025
In a bold move to revolutionize construction material quality assurance, Unit Test Scientific Sdn Bhd (UTS) and MyCRS Sdn Bhd have officially launched the world's first AI-powered Robotic Concrete Examination System, a fully integrated solution...
AI-Generated Media Drives Real-World Fraud, Identity Theft, and Business Compromise
The Slovenia Times
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July 10, 2025
Trend Micro uncovers the criminal playbook for deepfake-enabled cybercrime HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2025 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released a new report...
Travelling? eSIM from Simify makes the process super simple — Australian Review
Ausdroid
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June 26, 2025
We wrote earlier this year about Simify’s rebranding and new offers for Aussies heading overseas. Taking your mobile with you on an overseas jaunt used to be a bit of an effort – you’d have to arrange roaming with your Australian telco, and...
Special Report – Revitalising heritage, with authenticity
Macau Business
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June 28, 2025
Listed buildings also suffer the brunt of nature. Environmental conditions contribute to the gradual deterioration of heritage sites. Macau Business | June 2025 | Special Report | UNESCO listing: Two decades on (and beyond) “Traditionally, ruins...
China’s failed diplomacy
The Manila Times
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July 5, 2025
BEIJING last week banned former senator Francis Tolentino from entering its mainland, Hong Kong and Macao for “his egregious conduct on China-related issues.” His sin, in China’s eyes, was pushing through legislation that reinforced the...