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Malaysian Indians: A Diminishing Voice in a Changing Nation Non-local pupils could face HK$350,000 in fees at Hong Kong semi-private schools
Non-local students could pay up to HK$350,000 (US$44,680) per year to study in Hong Kong’s semi-private schools after the institutions were allowed to admit them…
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Tencent adds ClawBot plug-in to WeChat amid OpenClaw boom and privacy warnings
Tencent Holdings is rolling out a “ClawBot” plug-in for China’s most popular app WeChat as it seeks to capitalise on the OpenClaw craze, even as…
Hong Kong police file fresh terrorism charge against pair over alleged bomb plot
Hong Kong police have charged two men with a fresh terrorism offence under the national security law over an alleged bomb plot dating back three…
Ex-assistant principal given 36-month bind-over for stealing groceries from Sogo
A former assistant principal in a Hong Kong secondary school has avoided a criminal conviction for stealing over HK$3,000 (US$380) worth of food and drinks…
Hong Kong’s Art March celebrations press on amid Middle East conflict disruptions
Most overseas galleries were able to attend Hong Kong’s two annual art fairs, part of the much-anticipated Art March celebration, despite the conflict in the…
Withholding device passwords punishable under tightened national security rules
Hong Kong authorities could punish those who refuse to provide passwords for electronic devices during national security investigations under new rules.
The government on Monday gazetted…