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University slips are showing
Top local universities, including the University of Hong Kong, have slipped in the latest QS World University Ranking by subjects after unrest rocked campuses.
Gulps of concern about eatery cleaners
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Staycation bonus to spend at shops
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Four activists resign from Civic Party
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Three virus tests before attending Beijing’s congresses
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Fake COVID-19 vaccines shipped from China to South Africa: Interpol
South African authorities have seized hundreds of fake COVID-19 vaccines following a global alert issued by Interpol warning vaccines would be a prime target for criminal networks.
Hong Kong House Costs a Record $2 Million a Year to Rent
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The European Commission will present a proposal in March on creating an EU-wide digital Covid-19 vaccination passport that may allow Europeans to travel more freely over the pea...
Japanese Billionaire Seeks Crew for ‘Fun’ Trip Around the Moon
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A trip to the grocery store is hardly as enticing as one to an outdoor market, but design firm Lukstudio set out to challenge this notion.
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Defendants quit political party, fire lawyers on third day of hearings in security law case
Chief Magistrate Victor So Wai-tak adjourns the protracted proceedings for the third straight night, saying he expects to deliver his decision on bail on Thursday.
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Britain's financial watchdog must act faster in fraud cases, says boss
Britain’s financial watchdog must act faster on scams, its chair said on Monday as he announced that senior officials face pay cuts and no bonuses following criticism of the reg...
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