80 m. ago Hong Kong Democratic Party chief says no turning back on group’s dissolution

In talk show hosted by former party chairwoman and Legco member Emily Lau, Lo Kin-hei also says he won’t stand in future elections nor emigrate.

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2 h. ago BREAKING NEWS: World’s largest electric dredger begins pilot project in Beijing

BREAKING NEWS: World’s largest electric dredger begins pilot project in Beijing  Dredging Today

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3 h. ago China’s solar panel makers explore options as Washington sets tariffs for Southeast Asia

Some Chinese manufacturers of photovoltaic products are speeding up their overseas factory deployment, hoping to secure a less-expensive route to the US.

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3 h. ago Singapore election: are opposition candidates closing talent gap with ruling PAP?

The opposition has fielded more candidates ahead of the May 3 election that are seen by analysts as a ‘step-up in the calibre’.

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5 h. ago World's largest electric dredger begins pilot operation to clear silt in Beijing

World's largest electric dredger begins pilot operation to clear silt in Beijing  China Daily

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6 h. ago Philippine elections: will overseas Filipinos sway the vote?

Observers say mistrust of a newly introduced online voting system needs to be addressed to increase voter turnout among OFWs.

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7 h. ago China sets new clean electricity milestones during Q1 2025: Maguire

China sets new clean electricity milestones during Q1 2025: Maguire  Reuters

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19 h. ago Tesla is being squeezed out of the Chinese market, workers are being pushed to their limits

Tesla is being squeezed out of the Chinese market, workers are being pushed to their limits  Electrek

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22 h. ago Filipinos mourn death of Pope Francis, their ‘Lolo Kiko’: ‘we grieve like orphans’

Many Filipinos recall the pontiff’s supportive and caring ways, saying he ‘gave voice to the marginalised, the voiceless and powerless’.

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24 h. ago US or China? 2 Philippine provinces show the local face of a global power struggle

US military hosts Cagayan and Palawan hold opposing views of Beijing because of their economic engagements with China, according to a study.

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24 h. ago 500km in one charge: CATL takes EV power to the next level with sodium

The new Naxtra-brand batteries would enable an electric vehicle to travel up to 500km (310 miles) on a single charge.

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24 h. ago Limitless supply: CATL takes EV batteries to the next level with sodium

The new Naxtra-brand batteries would enable an electric vehicle to travel up to 500km (310 miles) on a single charge.

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27 h. ago Chinese man suffers 90% burns in battery blast, injuries worsen as flatmate flees, shuts door

Flatmate insists on charging electric bicycle battery inside home, flees after explosion exposing friend to flames which cause extensive skin damage.

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29 h. ago Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88, on Easter Monday

Elected in 2013, his papacy was marked by reform efforts and internal division within the Catholic Church.

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29 h. ago Will Philippines’ second BrahMos missile system deter Beijing in the South China Sea?

The additional delivery may be more symbolic than strategic in repelling Chinese intentions on disputed area, analysts say.

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30 h. ago Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

About 17,000 troops will take part in the joint exercises, which include a combined air and missile defence simulation for the first time.

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45 h. ago China’s Coal Generation Dropped 5% YOY In Q1 As Electricity Demand Increased

China’s Coal Generation Dropped 5% YOY In Q1 As Electricity Demand Increased  CleanTechnica

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53 h. ago Chinese scholars suggest peaceful path with Philippines in South China Sea dispute

Experts emphasise compromise and reject ‘megaphone diplomacy’ to avoid conflicts in the disputed waterway.

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3 d. ago Philippine man nailed to cross for 36th time to mark Good Friday

The man, 64, was nailed to a cross for his 36th time amid warnings of temperatures reaching dangerous levels.

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4 d. ago Vespa love affair: Indonesians turning vintage scooters electric

As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution.

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