3 h. ago China’s UBTech Robotics and appliance maker Midea push humanoids into factories, retail

UBTech’s Walker humanoids are headed for a car plant, while Midea plans to have its own robots in an appliance factory by next month.

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4 h. ago Malaysia man sells US$4,100 car, shocked when woman offers sex to cover US$1,600 shortfall

Thousands of people engage with story about racy deal to buy second-hand BMW, as woman who made offer says husband agrees with move.

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5 h. ago Scientists in Hong Kong offer new hope into treatment of Huntington’s Disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication.

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5 h. ago Hong Kong team says discovery offers new hope for treating Huntington’s disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication, researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong say.

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6 h. ago 3 Asian property markets could offer shelter from Trump’s tariff storm

Although no property market is fully shielded from the trade shock, Asia’s real estate sector has strong and diverse sources of resilience.

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7 h. ago Maldives aligns with Malaysia in call for ‘legitimate’ Palestinian state amid Gaza tensions

The Maldives reiterated call for a Palestinian state comes two weeks after the island nation implemented an entry ban on Israeli passport holders.

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8 h. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriage’ with best friends to alleviate family pressure

Young people are choosing to live under the same roof, share expenses, offer emotional support but sexual relations are out.

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11 h. ago 'Shocking' Cost of Beer at China Grocery Store is Going Viral

'Shocking' Cost of Beer at China Grocery Store is Going Viral  Men's Journal

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12 h. ago Canadian prosecutors charge Vancouver man with murder for car attack that left 11 dead

Suspect, identified as Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, of Vancouver, was charged with eight counts of second-degree murder.

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13 h. ago Malaysian drinks names explained: from Michael Jackson to ‘tiger bites lion’

Get the inside scoop on Malaysia’s surprisingly evocative drinks terminology, from a chocolatey dinosaur to a coffee concoction with a kick.

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13 h. ago Malaysia temple unveils first ‘AI Mazu’ for devotees to interact with, address concerns

Temple claims world first as on-screen digital deity that looks like a chubby version of a famous Chinese actress dishes out advice.

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14 h. ago Trump’s China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on US Economy

Trump’s China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on US Economy  Bloomberg.com

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15 h. ago More than 100 suspected illegal immigrants detained at nightclub in Colorado

Club had been under investigation for alleged activities including drug trafficking, prostitution and ‘crimes of violence’, officials said.

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15 h. ago More than 100 suspected illegal immigrants detained at Colorado nightclub

President Trump’s administration has launched a widespread crackdown on immigration into the US.

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20 h. ago Women’s toilets are not for trans women, UK equality watchdog says

Equality and Human Rights Commission issued interim guidance after ruling this month that a woman is legally defined based on sex at birth.

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26 h. ago China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom

National space body says it needs to keep space ‘sustainable’ as projections show number of satellites in low Earth orbit could hit 100,000.

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28 h. ago ‘Wonderful fate’: China woman suffers 95% burns reveals she and fiance share same birthday

‘Strong’ victim who had her fingers amputated, suffered horrific burns in kitchen blaze, battles adversity to find love and happiness.

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28 h. ago ‘Wonderful fate’: China woman with 95% burns reveals she and fiance share same birthday

‘Strong’ victim who had her fingers amputated, suffered horrific burns in kitchen blaze, battles adversity to find love and happiness.

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31 h. ago Spain’s Gestamp plans to expand China output as vehicle parts maker goes against the herd

‘We could be a very active player,’ executive chairman says at Shanghai Auto Show.

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32 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 10 over sex selection and surrogacy services

Company raided after advertising it could allow customers to choose their babies’ sex and connect them with surrogates.

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