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How old Hong Kong businesses have reinvented themselves for 21st century

Chocolate custard mooncakes. XO sauce. Machine-washable woollies. Innovation, some forward thinking and an injection of youth helped Kee Wah Bakery, Lee Kum Kee and Chicks undergarments maker stay relevant

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French company to build Australia's next-gen naval submarines

​French shipbuilding company DCNS has secured the lucrative 40 billion U.S dollar contract to build Australia's next-generation naval submarines, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull revealed on Tuesday.

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VICE: Is pooping out bespoke jewelry the future of luxury?

It's the Ripley. Created by designer Nikolas Gregory, the kit has everything you need to make intimately personalized jewelry with your ass.

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U.S. enters talks with Australia on increasing military presence in northern Australia

The United States has entered talks with the Australian government about beefing up its military presence in northern Australia.

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Michael Bloomberg says not to enter presidential race

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Monday he will not enter the 2016 presidential campaign as an independent, citing fear that his candidacy might help Republican candidates Donald Trump or Ted Cruz.

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New Zealand welcomes European lawmakers' backing for FTA negotiations

The New Zealand government on Wednesday welcomed the European Parliament's support for talks to start on a free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and New Zealand.

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Just one issue matters in the clash between Apple and the FBI

If a judge agrees, Apple could be forced to make the data on any iPhone available to any law-enforcement agency demanding it

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Asean central to peace and prosperity in Asia, says Obama at US-Asean summit

US President Barack Obama has underscored the importance of US-Asean relationship at a key summit, saying the region was central to peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific.

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New Zealand PM praises TPP leaders amid protests at signing ceremony

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Thursday praised the governments of the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal as thousands of protestors demonstrated against the agreement outside the official signing venue in Auckland.

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Japanese emperor, empress end visit to Philippines

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Saturday ended their five-day state visit to the Philippines.

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US to 'look at' export controls to help Indian firms: Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama on Sunday promised to "look at" export controls to make sure Indian firms have the same access to American technologies as "closest allies" and expressed the hope that the new year will see deals for the US companies to build new reactors in India.

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Rising tourism sector challenges New Zealand's dirty dairy industry

​Tourism and dairy are New Zealand's two biggest export earners, but for how long can they develop in tandem?

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EDCA dissenters: Philippines may lose sovereignty

Upholding the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the US means the Philippines gets to strengthen its defenses but loses its sovereignty, according to the four dissenting justices of the Supreme Court.

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Singapore's President outlines goals for the government's new term

Singapore's President Tony Tan Keng Yam said on Friday the government would work in its new term to keep the country safe and secure, renew the economy and foster a more caring society.

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Miss Colombia: Everything happens for a reason

The visibly dazed Ariadna Gutierrez of Colombia says she is "still happy" for what she accomplished in the 64th Miss Universe on Sunday (Monday morning, Philippine time) even after a hosting gaffe.

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Narcotics hidden in coffee table from Hong Kong: New Zealand customs

​A coffee table from Hong Kong turned out to contain about 9 million NZ dollars worth of illegal drugs when it was inspected at the New Zealand border, customs officials said Friday.

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Greece, FYROM willing to cooperate in name dispute, differences remain

Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on Thursday said they are willing to cooperate in the long standing name dispute, although big differences remain.