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For gay Malaysian refugee in UK 'you have to live authentically - you're saving yourself'
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/06/2025
» LONDON — "Growing up in a Muslim family, I was told that liking another person of the same sex was haram," said Warren Hallett of how Islam forbids homosexuality, considering it sinful. "My religion teacher said [gay people] were going to hell.
15 suspected student suicides in Hong Kong this year, set to surpass 2024 rate
Published on 05/06/2025
» At least 15 students in Hong Kong are suspected to have died by suicide in the first five months of this year, according to the South China Morning Post's calculations, with the figure equivalent to about half of the total recorded in 2024.
Hong Kong Airlines to expand pet-in-cabin service, with bookings full till November
Published on 02/06/2025
» Hong Kong Airlines is looking to expand a newly launched service that allows passengers to bring their pets into cabins to more destinations, as strong demand has led to bookings being filled until mid-November.
Harvard Chinese student's graduation speech strikes a chord as Trump leads crackdown
Published on 02/06/2025
» A Chinese student's graduation speech at Harvard University emphasising "shared humanity" and calling for global unity has gone viral, days after the Trump administration pledged to "aggressively" revoke the visas of students from China.
China doubles down on building telescopes in Thailand
South China Morning Post, Published on 31/05/2025
» China has completed its first overseas new-generation radio telescope in northern Thailand, bolstering a global scientific network that monitors deep space signals and tracks subtle shifts in the Earth's rotation and tectonic plates.
Age limit for non-local skilled workers seeking jobs in Hong Kong raised from 35 to 40
Published on 30/05/2025
» The age limit for non-local skilled workers seeking employment in Hong Kong has been raised from 35 to 40 years old, the labour chief has revealed, saying the change was made after extensive consultation and will attract the necessary talent to address the city's manpower shortage in technical fields.
Trade turbulence to slow Chinese airlines' growth, add to Boeing delays: analysts
Published on 30/05/2025
» Despite recent tariff cuts, remaining duties on imports from the United States could force Chinese buyers of Boeing jets to pay millions of US dollars more than before and, along with worldwide delivery delays, contribute to a sharp slowdown in the growth of China's aviation capacity, analysts said.
Blackpink's 'Deadline' world tour to conclude at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium
Published on 30/05/2025
» K-pop sensation Blackpink will hold two shows at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium in what appears to be the finale of their "Deadline" world tour in January next year.
Early voting starts for South Korean election
AFP, Published on 29/05/2025
» SEOUL - Early voting in South Korea’s presidential elections began on Thursday, with both main candidates casting ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated suspension of civilian rule last year.
Hong Kong airport's Terminal 2 to open in stages from September
Published on 27/05/2025
» Hong Kong airport's new second terminal will open in stages from September, starting with the debut of a coach hall, as part of the city's efforts to up its game as an international aviation hub.