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Hong Kong's Q1 2026 GDP rises 5.9% year-on-year, government keeps 2026 growth forecast
Hong Kong's economy grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026 while the government maintained its 2026 growth forecast at 2.5%-3.5%.
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China Media Group Secures World Cup Broadcast Rights Through 2031
China Media Group finalized broadcast rights deals for four World Cups through 2031, including men's and women's tournaments.
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Kioxia forecasts 48-fold profit jump as AI chip demand boosts semiconductor sales
Kioxia Holdings projects a 48-fold quarterly profit surge driven by AI data center demand and plans a US share listing.
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Twelve Singapore Coffee Shops Complete Toilet Upgrades Using Government Grants
Twelve coffee shops in Singapore have finished toilet renovations or started deep cleaning under government hygiene grants.
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MOE boosts school bus operator support to 20% amid rising fuel costs
The Ministry of Education raised school bus operator support to 20% of fare revenue for May-June 2026 due to high fuel prices and may allow capped surcharges from July.
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Robotics stocks surge across Asia as physical AI gains investor interest
Asian robotics shares climbed sharply, led by LG Electronics' 55% rise amid AI and automation developments.
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OCBC Hong Kong targets fivefold wealth income growth with expanded team in 2026
OCBC Hong Kong plans to grow wealth income fivefold in 2026 by boosting revenue, hiring more wealth managers, and opening a new private client centre.
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Malaysia launches Global Supply Crisis Monitoring Dashboard with real-time data
Malaysia's Economy Ministry and Department of Statistics launched a public dashboard today to track global supply crisis developments.
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Michihisa Kano appointed permanent head coach of Japan women's football team
Michihisa Kano was named permanent head coach of Japan's women's football team after serving as caretaker since March 2026.
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David Beckham Becomes UK’s First Billionaire Sportsman in 2026
David Beckham and wife Victoria reached a combined wealth of £1.185 billion, making him the UK’s first billionaire sportsman.
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PM Anwar raises Malaysian Youth Council funding to RM5 million in 2026
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim increased the Malaysian Youth Council's allocation to RM5 million to support youth development in 2026.
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21-year-old Singapore woman sentenced to reformative training for repeated Kpod possession
Tan Xin Yi was ordered to undergo at least one year of reformative training after being caught twice with etomidate-laced Kpods at a club in 2025.
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Drone threat near Helsinki ends after hours, airport reopens
Finland lifted a drone threat near Helsinki on May 15, reopening Helsinki-Vantaa Airport after a three-hour closure.
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Federal Territories Minister seeks MACC briefing on loss of Kuala Lumpur flood ponds
Minister Hannah Yeoh arranged a briefing with MACC this week on the reduction of flood retention ponds in Kuala Lumpur following a 2021 report she filed.
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Drugs, phones, and weapons found in Ipoh police lock-up; several officers suspended
Prohibited items were discovered in an Ipoh police lock-up after a surprise inspection, leading to suspension of several officers and a full investigation.
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Fire damages UPS backup battery room at Bank Negara Malaysia with no injuries
A fire broke out at Bank Negara Malaysia's Sasana Kijang UPS battery room in Kuala Lumpur on May 15, causing damage but no casualties.
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Andy Burnham approved to contest Makerfield by-election in bid for UK parliament return
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, received Labour NEC approval to seek MP status via Makerfield by-election on May 15, 2026.
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon form joint venture to reduce US wireless dead zones
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed to create a joint venture to boost wireless coverage in rural and underserved US areas.
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London police deploy 4,000 officers for far-right and pro-Palestinian protests on May 16
London police mounted a large operation to manage far-right and pro-Palestinian protests attended by around 80,000 people on May 16, 2026.
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German Chancellor Merz Advises Against Children Studying or Working in US Over Social Climate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 15 he would not advise his children to live, study, or work in the US due to social turmoil and job scarcity.
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Polyarc announces Moss: The Forgotten Relic for PC and consoles as non-VR fusion of Moss games
Polyarc will release Moss: The Forgotten Relic combining Moss and Moss: Book II without VR on PC and consoles in summer 2026.
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China Agrees to Buy US Oil in Beijing Summit Between Trump and Xi Jinping
At a May 14 summit in Beijing, China agreed to purchase American oil, with Chinese ships set to visit US ports, President Trump said.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to visit South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung for summit in Andong
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold a two-day summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong from May 19 to 20.
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Japan’s Finance Minister says no extra budget needed despite rising bond yields
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japan does not currently require an extra budget despite higher government bond yields amid global trends.