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New evidence links Singapore palm oil giant to Indonesian deforesters, despite denials Anwar, Anutin hit diplomatic high notes to mask Malaysia-Thailand tensions
After a rendition of My Way and a saxophone accompaniment that felt closer to crooning uncles at a wedding party than high-stakes diplomacy, Malaysian Prime…
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The next frontier of AI: how ‘world models’ are simulating reality and virtual spaces
Artificial intelligence has spent years learning to generate words, images and videos. Now, the industry’s attention is shifting towards “world models” – AI systems designed…
People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea ruling
China’s flagship Communist Party newspaper has joined a sweeping rhetorical offensive against rival maritime claimant the Philippines, days ahead of the 10th anniversary of a…
Friend sues ex-plastic surgeon for HK$12m over loans tied to manslaughter case
A former Hong Kong plastic surgeon has been sued for more than HK$12 million he allegedly owes to a friend who lent him the money…
China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B
China has succeeded in recovering the reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of the Long March 10B.
The 70-metre (230-foot) tall, 5-metre wide medium-lift rocket…
China sets July 4 precedent with US; Cathay plane triggers Nato alert: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers…