Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: meet the teen giving poor children access to sports

Owen Ng Yat-san, 15, has been named a finalist for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the youth category.

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Alibaba’s global unit pushes translation-focused AI model for merchants, individual users

Macro MT is a new large language model that supports translation in various cross-border e-commerce scenarios.

China’s ICBM test may well redraw the global security landscape

More than a show of tech strength, it represents a shift in nuclear strategy and alliance stability that could redefine global security.

‘Caring’ Taiwan KOL mother of 5 accused of beating and killing toddler under her care

Forensic examination discovers little boy died from repeated physical abuse which caused skull fractures, brain haemorrhage.

Thailand’s iCon scandal shows enduring popularity of get-rich-quick schemes

Complainants say they were defrauded by iCon Group’s beauty-products-and-supplements scheme, alleging losses of about US$8 million.

Hongkongers aged under 40 to find easier path to buying a home in policy address

Improving residents’ living conditions is expected to be a major focus of Chief Executive John Lee’s third policy address.

Asean’s unity under challenge as power rivalries at East Asia Summit expose its weaknesses

A move by Russia and China to block an Asean-led statement at the summit reflects a ‘battleground between two blocs’, one analyst says.

Kamala Harris mocks Donald Trump after rally turns into bizarre dance-a-thon

‘Hope he’s OK,’ the Democrat posted after her Republican rival spent 39 minutes swaying awkwardly on stage in an impromptu music session.

Georgia reports record turnout as early voting begins in US battleground state

More than 250,000 voters cast their ballots on the first day, nearly double the 2020 turnout.

Beijing could soon elaborate Anti-Secession Law for ‘non-peaceful’ Taiwan reunification

Cautionary remarks by former US envoy, Taipei lawmaker come after PLA unleashes blockade drills over speech by island’s ‘separatist’ leader.