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China’s smartphone brands embrace DeepSeek’s AI models as Apple partners with Alibaba
DeepSeek has become the top AI choice for Chinese Android smartphone makers from Huawei to Vivo, as Alibaba scores Apple as local partner.
13.02.2025 13:51
Elderly father found dead, mentally disabled son unharmed in Hong Kong flat
Source says preliminary findings suggest father died one or two days ago and no suspicious circumstances detected.
13.02.2025 13:18
China ready for ‘in-depth’ talks as Premier Li Qiang set to meet Cook Islands leader
Cook Islands’ expected partnership deal with China has triggered tensions between the South Pacific nation and New Zealand.
13.02.2025 13:16
Chinese apps return to India, including Shein and Taobao, 5 years after border clash
Apps including Alibaba’s Youku streaming platform and Tencent’s hit PUBG Mobile have returned under new names amid a thaw in China-India relations.
13.02.2025 13:08
With DeepSeek, China’s economic growth suddenly seems tied to AI
Tech innovation has rapidly become key to boosting labour productivity that will be necessary to sustain China’s economic momentum.
13.02.2025 13:00
Philippine troll takedowns? Facebook pages of 4 pro-Duterte influencers go dark
Disabling of influencers’ Facebook accounts is ‘characteristic of an authoritarian rule’, lawyer says, as Philippines steps up fight against disinformation.
13.02.2025 12:52
Mainland China’s record-breaking Ne Zha 2 to hit cinemas in Hong Kong, Macau
Animated tale from Chinese mythology has broken box office records on mainland, earning 9.7 billion yuan.
13.02.2025 12:44
Asylum-seeker drives car into Munich crowd, injures 28
Police have detained the driver and did not consider him to pose any further threat, but declined to comment on whether it was an accident.
13.02.2025 12:35
Philippines to bolster defence with subs and BrahMos missiles. Can it sustain this arsenal?
Manila’s plan to acquire submarines and BrahMos missiles aims to counter Beijing’s South China Sea activities, but faces challenges in funding and readiness.
13.02.2025 12:29
Hong Kong’s CityU can ‘bear 3 to 5% funding cut’, says head
Freddy Boey says university will avoid firing employees and focus on digitalisation effort to enhance efficiency.
13.02.2025 12:06
Some Hong Kong taxi drivers decry strike against illegal ride-hailing services
A number say action planned for March 5 will achieve little and only send more passengers to operators such as Uber and Amap.
13.02.2025 11:33
French police hunt man who threw grenade into bar, injuring 12
Two of the wounded were still in critical condition on Thursday.
13.02.2025 11:17
China cracks down on ‘illegal’ investigations targeting private business
Supreme People’s Procuratorate report cites 6,500 ‘correct law enforcement’ directives and withdrawal of 400 ‘improperly filed’ cases last year.
13.02.2025 11:07
Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai hails DeepSeek as open-source inspiration for AI developers
‘Let’s find out what are the actual problems in the world and use AI to solve them’, Tsai says at the World Governments Summit.
13.02.2025 11:04
Vietnam eatery owner stuns netizens with striking resemblance to Hong Kong singer Faye Wong
Restaurant is popular with local low-income workers, serving 30 free bowls of pho, called ‘suspended noodles’, daily to those in need.
13.02.2025 11:00
‘Distressing’ job cuts to hit 30,000 Malaysian state contractors who did not finish school
The move to terminate 30,000 contract staff as part of a drive to improve efficiency and integrate AI has been criticised as unfair and lacking compassion.
13.02.2025 10:53
Lower valuation is next ‘pain point’ for Hong Kong office landlords, S&P says
As office rents approach levels last seen in 2012, Hong Kong landlords will struggle with weaker valuations, more distress sales, S&P says.
13.02.2025 10:50
Trump supports Aukus submarines for Australia – will he stay the course?
Doubts remain about the delivery timeline for the Australia-bound nuclear submarines and Donald Trump’s commitment to the deal, analysts say.
13.02.2025 10:47
Hong Kong doctor killed by suspected E coli infection hailed as ‘good role model’
Colleagues say late oncologist was dedicated professional who went extra mile to help patients.
13.02.2025 10:30
As dialogue resumes, will warmer ties increase China-UK economic engagement?
First UK-China Strategic Dialogue meeting in nearly seven years could help to create climate for further investment.
13.02.2025 10:00
Rethinking AI development: maximum intelligence vs useful applications
It is no longer about who has the most advanced AI model. Capital will follow revenue-generating commercialised applications.
13.02.2025 10:00
Panda fever is great but Hong Kong needs its own cultural icon
Lion Rock, the unmistakable red-sailed junk and the 120-year-old tram system are all cultural assets unique to the city.
13.02.2025 10:00
Parents of Hong Kong baby girl in need of heart transplant renew appeal for donor
Whitney has been in intensive care unit at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital suffering worsening respiratory failure since parents’ first appeal last October.
13.02.2025 09:44
Japan’s NHK AI gaffe reignites Diaoyu Islands dispute amid Chinese coastguard intrusion
The Japanese broadcaster was criticised for using AI-generated subtitles that referred to disputed islands as Diaoyu Islands – Beijing’s name for the Tokyo-controlled islets.
13.02.2025 09:20
Hong Kong’s Golden Harvest to slash movie ticket prices to as low as HK$20
Chain says it will offer the ‘most affordable’ ticket prices starting February 15, to thank movie fans for their support.
13.02.2025 09:06
The Hongkong Bank Foundation nurtures next generation at different stages of their growth journeys
Through various programmes, scholarships and mentorships, HSBC and its volunteers provide support that enables local young people to thrive.
13.02.2025 09:00
Trump-Ishiba talks may ‘put the brakes on’ momentum between Beijing and Tokyo
China will be in ‘no hurry’ for high-level engagement with Japan after ‘troubling’ development, according to analysts.
13.02.2025 09:00
South Korea to ban in-flight power bank charging after plane fire
Transport ministry also prohibits passengers from storing portable batteries and e-cigarettes in overhead cabin bins.
13.02.2025 08:37
Chinese study tracing Okinawan roots to home of Confucius hits a nerve in Japan
Research implying most Okinawans have Shandong ancestry risks further straining relations between Tokyo and Beijing.
13.02.2025 08:03
Chinese jet accused of dropping flares near Australian plane patrolling South China Sea
Canberra criticised the ‘unsafe’ manoeuvre that posed a risk to the aircraft and personnel.
13.02.2025 07:52
Amid Russia war, Ukraine building US$1.4 billion holiday resort in Carpathian Mountains
25 hotels, a range of ski slopes and ski lifts planned for Carpathian Mountains near Lviv in country’s far west, far from Russian war front.
13.02.2025 07:45
Ukraine’s rare earths: the US$500 billion war prize Trump wants to secure
US President Donald Trump wants a substantial rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine for Washington’s support.
13.02.2025 07:44
Hong Kong press union head sues former employer Wall Street Journal over firing
Selina Cheng has filed a suit against newspaper’s parent company Dow Jones Publishing Co after government decided against pressing charges.
13.02.2025 07:42
2 Macau residents among 4 dead in Taichung department store blast: Taiwan media
Taichung fire department says explosion may have been gas explosion linked to renovations on 12th floor of building.
13.02.2025 07:23
Malaysia’s Anwar backs down on protest rules, activists hail move as ‘a victory’
Anwar Ibrahim’s U-turn also puts a spotlight on his past as a firebrand who held street protests for many years while he was in opposition.
13.02.2025 07:09
China hedges its energy bets as Russia pipeline plan remains on hold
The controversial Power of Siberia 2 pipeline seems less likely to commence after China spent 2024 diversifying its energy imports.
13.02.2025 07:00
DeepSeek drives AI adoption by local Chinese governments from Shenzhen to Kunshan
District governments in China are using DeepSeek’s models for a variety of tasks, from proofreading documents to locating lost people.
13.02.2025 07:00
China’s ‘coolest grandpa’ Wang Deshun, voice actor in Ne Zha 2, uses passion to defy age
Octogenarian film star who began working life as tram driver and factory worker insists ‘it is never too late, I do whatever I want to do’.
13.02.2025 07:00
‘It is extremely uncomfortable’: Hanoi becomes world’s most polluted city
Amid persisting smog, residents and tourists voice concern about their health.
13.02.2025 06:39
Egypt’s Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt and Jordan oppose Trump’s ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ plan, instead seek Gaza reconstruction without displacement of Palestinians.
13.02.2025 05:57
Fare increase will undercut competitiveness of Hong Kong trams, lawmaker says
Tram company should open up new revenue streams by enhancing publicity on mainland Chinese social media platforms, legislator says.
13.02.2025 05:47
Hong Kong polling body halts self-funded research amid national security probe
Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute announces ‘transformation’ that may lead to full shutdown.
13.02.2025 05:41
Hong Kong singer Eason Chan’s doppelganger, Ne Zha 2 director profile: 5 trending stories
From singer Eason Chan’s doppelganger to Ne Zha 2 director’s humble beginning, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
13.02.2025 05:30
Attempt to form Austria’s first government led by far-right collapses
Austria’s president now faces the task of deciding on a new path forward, including a snap election.
13.02.2025 05:07
Miss Pacific Islands hit by fraud row after Samoa beauty queen wins title
Pageant judges stopped from leaving the host nation, Solomon Islands, as police investigate fraudulent activities at the event.
13.02.2025 05:00
Wang Yi heads to Dublin as Ireland’s role in US-China rivalry comes into focus
Chinese foreign minister likely to press case for maintaining ties despite Ireland’s vulnerability to US policy shifts under Donald Trump.
13.02.2025 05:00
Danish director Lars von Trier admitted to care facility for Parkinson’s disease
Lars Von Trier, known for his disturbing and stylised work, publicly revealed his diagnosis in 2022.
13.02.2025 04:40
Hong Kong stocks pull back from 4-month high as DeepSeek-fuelled frenzy takes a pause
Hang Seng Tech Index gives up gains of as much as 4.2 per cent to end 0.9 per cent lower; Alibaba maintains momentum.
13.02.2025 03:56
Seoul angered over North Korea’s demolition of venue for separated families
The unification ministry urged Pyongyang to immediately stop the action at the Mount Kumgang resort.
13.02.2025 03:52
China’s CATL eyes global dominance in EV battery market with US$5 billion Hong Kong IPO
Overseas business made up 31 per cent of CATL’s total sales in the first nine months of 2024, versus 32.7 per cent in 2023, according to exchange filings.
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