China struggles to build car chip supply chain to break free of heavy reliance on imports
[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025
The country’s self-sufficiency rate for automotive chips is currently less than 10 per cent, according to an official at MIIT.
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Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags, among assets worth US$400 million
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of billionaire ex-PM, had to identify her assets and liabilities to the National (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
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Anwar reminds the public to head palace’s statement that says the king holds the power to pardon, postpone, or (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
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The multi-storey building affected, which also has basement floors, houses shops, medical and sports facilities, (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Hong Kong man arrested for ‘furious driving’ after officer dragged 70 metres
Driver, 56, allegedly sped away from policeman who then tried to stop van and suffered injuries to his head, arms (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
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Pete Sabine, also known as DJ Fabsabs, says he is on a quest to connect with Hongkongers globally through his (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 4/01/2025
Hong Kong to launch waiting list for appointments at public dental clinics
Waiting list to be added to online booking system after more than quarter of people who booked service did not show (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
4 Hong Kong cyclists arrested for ‘reckless riding’ after minibus fracas
Three men and a woman, aged 28 to 45, released on bail and must report back to police later this month.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Hong Kong lawmakers push for deeper cuts to Tai Lam Tunnel tolls
Transport authorities last month proposed time-varying fees for the route linking Yuen Long with western Tsuen Wan.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
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Johnson, who won re-election with the minimum 218 votes, sought to build close ties with Trump, who endorsed him (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025