24 m. ago Without giant particle collider, Europe could cede physics leadership to China: CERN chief

Fabiola Gianotti said if project for Future Circular Collider (FCC) does not get green light, there is a ‘real risk’ Europe loses leadership.

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80 m. ago US sanctions 6 Beijing, Hong Kong authorities for 'undermining' the island region's autonomy

US sanctions 6 Beijing, Hong Kong authorities for 'undermining' the island region's autonomy  Fox News

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2 h. ago China woos neighbours, smartest coal mine ever built: SCMP daily highlights

China woos neighbours, smartest coal mine ever built: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago Stroke survivor speaks again with help of an experimental brain

Scientists develop a real-time brain-computer interface translating thoughts into speech, offering hope for voice restoration in non-verbal individuals.

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3 h. ago Port Deal Aimed at Tamping Down Trump Panama Canal Rhetoric Hits Turbulence After Beijing Backlash

Port Deal Aimed at Tamping Down Trump Panama Canal Rhetoric Hits Turbulence After Beijing Backlash  The New York Sun

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4 h. ago Extension for TikTok sale winding down, but deadline may not matter: analysts

US President Donald Trump might ignore the law Congress passed and use the app as a bargaining chip in trade talks with Beijing.

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5 h. ago 22 Hong Kong, mainland firms express interest in pilot Northern Metropolis scheme

Henderson Land Development, New World Development and Sino Land among those to signal interest, after Beijing official urged involvement.

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5 h. ago Microsoft shutters AI lab in Shanghai, signalling a broader pullback from China

The IoT & AI Insider Lab in the Zhangjiang hi-tech zone likely closed in January or February, nearby workers say.

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6 h. ago China and United Nations Forge New Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism Growth in Shanghai and Hainan as Global Development Efforts Intensify

China and United Nations Forge New Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism Growth in Shanghai and Hainan as Global Development Efforts Intensify  Travel And Tour World

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7 h. ago Beijing bids adieu to ‘basic’ farmland with plan to supercharge soil, upgrade agriculture

When it’s basic farmland vs ‘well-facilitated’ farmland, the latter considerably outperforms in cost and yield.

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7 h. ago Beijing bids adieu to ‘basic’ farmland with plan to supercharge soil

Beijing bids adieu to ‘basic’ farmland with plan to supercharge soil  South China Morning Post

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8 h. ago Greenpeace urges Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to improve sustainability

Green group estimate that 860,000 disposable items, including 510,000 paper cups were used during Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.

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8 h. ago No respite in sight for Chinese developers as profits continue to slump

No respite in sight for Chinese developers as profits continue to slump  South China Morning Post

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9 h. ago 'Lot of potential buyers, also dealing with China': Trump reveals plans about TikTok's future in US

'Lot of potential buyers, also dealing with China': Trump reveals plans about TikTok's future in US  The Economic Times

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10 h. ago Thinking Fast and Slow: the GenAI Conundrum for Financial Services

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The financial services sector has not been shy to put money into GenAI, since a white paper by the World Economic Forum and Accenture revealed that spending is projected to reach US$97 billion by 2027. While the industry remains cautious due to strict regulatory framework and compliance requirements, the momentum is unmistakable as it is now evident that AI can play a fundamental role in navigating more complex use cases.   McKinsey's 2025 State of AI report indicated that 21% of financial services institutions have adopted the transformative technology in risk, legal and compliance functions, in comparison to the industry average of 11%. The general optimism reported towards GenAI, combined with recent developments of DeepSeek, served as the perfect timing and conversation starter for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Financial Services Executive Forum and Luncheon.  Behind closed doors on March 20, 2025, i...

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10 h. ago France’s Le Pen convicted in EU embezzlement trial, threatening 2027 presidential bid

Le Pen and party members face prison and ineligibility to run for office. They can appeal, which would lead to another trial.

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10 h. ago France’s Le Pen barred from public office after being convicted in EU embezzlement trial

The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, could prevent Le Pen from running for president in 2027, a scenario she has described as a “political death”.

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10 h. ago France’s Le Pen sentenced to 4 years, barred from office after embezzlement conviction

The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, prevents Le Pen from running for president in 2027, a scenario she has described as a “political death”.

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10 h. ago CK Hutchison deal ushers in Beijing's deterrent tactics for sensitive assets

CK Hutchison deal ushers in Beijing's deterrent tactics for sensitive assets  MLex

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10 h. ago Young talent plays key role in shaping the future of innovation, experts say

Young talent plays key role in shaping the future of innovation, experts say  The Manila Times

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