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Technology
South Korea prepares support package worth over $7 billion for chip industry
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea is readying plans for a support package for chip investments and research worth more than 10 trillion won ($7.30 billion), the finance minister said on Sunday, after setting its sights on winning a "war" in the semiconductor industry.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Woman killed, brother fighting for his life after early morning crash in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: A woman was killed instantly while her teenage brother is struggling for his life at Keningau Hospital after they were involved in an accident on Sunday (May 12).
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China
Eight more Chinese cities join Hong Kong solo travel scheme
Eight more Chinese cities have joined a scheme allowing their residents to travel to Hong Kong on their own, rather than as part of a tour group, as part of efforts to boost Hong Kong's economy.
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Nutrition
All that junk food could have a permanent effect on your teens' brain
Teenagers eating an unhealthy diet may be permanently damaging their brains, research suggests.
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AI
Study: AI chatbots that simulate the dead risk haunting the bereaved
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots which simulate the language and personalities of dead people risk distressing loved ones left behind through “unwanted digital hauntings”, a researcher has warned.
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Design
How to make your bathroom cosier without ripping out the old
Making this space more welcoming can be as easy as giving it a fresh coat of paint.
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North Korea
North Korea hackers stole data from South Korea court computers: police
North Korean hackers stole sensitive data, including individuals' financial records, from a South Korean court computer network over two years, Seoul police said Saturday.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Baby killed, several seriously injured in two-car accident in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: A nine-month-old baby was among three killed in a head-on collision at KM35 of the Semporna-Tawau Road on Saturday (May 11).
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Putting Dr G On The Spot
'Warming worms' and dwindling drive
Dear Dr G, I am a 30-year-old man deeply troubled by testicular problems and the associated dwindling libido.
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World
Lithuanian presidential hopefuls vow to stand up to Russian threat
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuanians vote on Sunday in a presidential election expected to hand a new term to incumbent Gitanas Nauseda, a staunch supporter of Ukraine in its two-year war with Russia, following a campaign focusing on security concerns in the Baltic states.
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Smartphones
Opinion: Buying a new phone? Why you shouldn't pay more for extra storage
When buying a new smartphone, we're often faced with the same question: How much storage space do I need?
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Arts
Malaysian artist captures journey of motherhood alongside her autistic son
Raimi Sani, a contemporary artist, shares her process of capturing pivotal moments in her motherhood journey through her art
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AseanPlus News
Cat licensing scheme to kick in on Sept 1 in Singapore
A new framework allowing those living in Housing Board flats to keep cats will come into effect in September, when a two-year transition period for cat owners to meet licensing and microchipping requirements begins.
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Nation
Melaka housewife hopeful that daughter will win pageant on Mother's Day
MELAKA: A 34-year-old housewife from the Portuguese Settlement here hopes to get a priceless Mother's Day gift by seeing her eldest daughter win a beauty pageant.
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AseanPlus News
Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
Israel on Saturday hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where it expanded an evacuation order, as the UN warned an outright invasion of the crowded city risked an "epic" disaster.
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AseanPlus News
‘The worst seems over’ for ‘cheap’ and ‘reasonably attractive’ Chinese stocks: EFG Asset Management
‘The worst is over for China, and a lot of negative news has already been priced in’, EFG Asset Management’s deputy CIO saysCSRC measures announced in April have changed market sentiment from very negative to positive, he says
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AseanPlus News
China raises stakes in SpaceX internet rivalry, claims higher orbit for first SkyNet satellite
Developer CASC said initial satellite in the ambitious broadband constellation was sent 20,000km above the Earth where it will test core technologiesUnlike Starlink and other communication satellites, SkyNet’s network will fly in medium Earth orbit, just below navigation systems like GPS and BeiDou
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AseanPlus News
Foreign firms in China see ties fray with overseas HQs as information gap and communication chasm quell trust
More multinationals undergoing a ‘decoupling’ with their China-based operations, hindering investment plans, new EU Chamber of Commerce survey findsBusiness analysts break down why a dearth of expatriates could be underscoring a recent plunge in foreign direct investment in China
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong records fourth death of child from flu this year as infections surge
Boy, 6, was admitted to Prince Wales Hospital on Monday and later sent to paediatric intensive care unit, before dying on Wednesday afternoonCentre for Health Protection says 14.54 per cent of 10,644 respiratory specimens collected last week tested positive for flu, surpassing baseline threshold of 9.21 per cent
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong trade body says ex-employee under investigation, two weeks after Germany arrests 3 over spying for Beijing
German authorities last month arrested suspect only named as Thomas R over spying for Beijing, with information trail suggesting man is Thomas ReichenbachReichenbach previously worked as marketing manager for Hong Kong Trade Development Council, but body only says former employee under investigation