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Dec 15 2025LIFESTYLE

Singapore Steps Up for Migrant Workers: Big Changes Ahead

Singapore is taking big steps to improve life for migrant workers. These workers play a huge role in building the country. They work in tough jobs like construction and shipyards. Now, the government is making plans to give them better healthcare, housing, and fun activities. Healthcare is getting

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Dec 14 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong's Democratic Party: A New Chapter Ends

Hong Kong's political scene has seen a huge shift. The Democratic Party, a key player in the city's pro-democracy movement for over 30 years, has decided to close down. This decision comes after a lot of thought and discussion among its members. Almost everyone agreed it was the best choice. The pa

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Dec 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Singapore and Canada Team Up to Boost Quantum Tech

Singapore's A*STAR and Canada's Xanadu have joined forces to push quantum technology forward. They've signed a deal to work together on several projects, like making quantum computers more accurate and creating better quantum light sources. This isn't their first time collaborating, but now they're

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Nov 30 2025BUSINESS

Unseen Heroes: The Brave Faces Behind Hong Kong's Fire

Hong Kong's recent fire tragedy has put a spotlight on the often overlooked heroes of the city: migrant domestic workers. These women, primarily from the Philippines and Indonesia, are the unseen backbone of many households. They cook, clean, and care for families, yet their stories are rarely told.

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Nov 28 2025CRIME

Hong Kong's Deadly Blaze: What Went Wrong?

Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district i

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Nov 06 2025SPORTS

Cricket Stars and Screen Stars Unite for Hong Kong Sixes 2025

Hong Kong is gearing up for an exciting cricket event, the Sixes 2025, happening from November 7 to 9. This isn't just any cricket tournament; it's a fast-paced, high-energy showdown with twelve teams battling it out. But what really makes this event special is the group of presenters who will be br

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Oct 20 2025FINANCE

Big Names in Finance Head to Hong Kong for Major Meetup

Hong Kong is gearing up for its big finance event in November. Top bosses from major banks and investment firms are expected to attend. This includes the heads of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citadel, and JPMorgan Chase. The event is set for November 3 to 5, but the final schedule isn't ready yet.

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Oct 10 2025POLITICS

Singapore's Online LGBTQ+ Talks: A Decade in Review

Singapore is a place where old and new ideas mix in interesting ways. The country is very tech-savvy, but it still has a law from colonial times that makes homosexuality illegal. This law, called Section 377A, was not strictly enforced, but it was still there. It was like a reminder of what society

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Sep 19 2025FINANCE

Hong Kong's Central Bank Takes a Step Forward in Crypto Regulation

Hong Kong is making waves in the crypto world again. This time, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is looking to make it easier for banks to hold cryptocurrencies. They've put out a draft plan for public feedback, aiming to relax the rules on how much capital banks need to keep when they hold c

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Aug 15 2025BUSINESS

How Hong Kong's MTR is Balancing Weather, Profits, and Future Plans

Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has been navigating through a stormy season, both literally and figuratively. The recent weather has been tough, with many black rainstorm warnings and typhoons. Despite this, the MTR has proven to be the most reliable way to get around the city. Bad weather does affect h

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