Alibaba quarterly revenue rises, profit surges on back of ‘AI-driven strategies’
Alibaba Group Holding's revenue rose 8% in the December quarter, surpassing analysts' estimates, driven by strong growth in its cloud computing services. The Hangzhou-based e-commerce giant reported total revenue of 280.2 billion yuan (US$38.4 billion), exceeding the expected 277.4 billion yuan. Profit surged 239% to 48.9 billion yuan, significantly better than the anticipated 37.7 billion yuan.
The substantial profit increase was attributed to higher income from operations, mark-to-market changes from equity investments, and improved results from equity method investees. CEO Eddie Wu Yongming highlighted the progress in the company's "user first, AI-driven" strategies and the re-accelerated growth of its core businesses. Despite the positive earnings report, Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares slid 2.6% after retreating from a three-year high, even after the recent surge in market value following Chinese start-up DeepSeek's AI breakthrough.
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Alibaba Group Holding's revenue rose 8% in the December quarter, surpassing analysts' estimates, driven by strong growth in its cloud computing services. The Hangzhou-based e-commerce giant reported total revenue of 280.2 billion yuan (US$38.4 billion), exceeding the expected 277.4 billion yuan. Profit surged 239% to 48.9 billion yuan, significantly better than the anticipated 37.7 billion yuan.
The substantial profit increase was attributed to higher income from operations, mark-to-market changes from equity investments, and improved results from equity method investees. CEO Eddie Wu Yongming highlighted the progress in the company's "user first, AI-driven" strategies and the re-accelerated growth of its core businesses. Despite the positive earnings report, Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares slid 2.6% after retreating from a three-year high, even after the recent surge in market value following Chinese start-up DeepSeek's AI breakthrough.
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Jimmy Lai denies making unfounded claims of Beijing meddling in Hong Kong affairs
媒体大亨黎智英否认了他对北京干预香港内部事务的指控是毫无根据的，但他承认，由于与香港政府没有“建设性对话”的空间，他呼吁继续抵抗。黎智英目前正在接受国家安全审判，他被指控犯有与外国势力共谋的罪行，以及印刷和散布煽动性刊物的罪行。
检方指控黎智英在2019年5月和2020年4月为已停刊的《苹果日报》撰写的两篇文章中，发表“夸大”和“完全没有根据”的言论，煽动公众对中央和香港政府的仇恨。其中一篇题为“暴政压制，精神不死”的文章中，黎智英呼吁在中央政府驻港机构声明不受《基本法》中不干预条款约束后，继续进行抵抗。黎智英在文章中表示，这一声明标志着“香港特别行政区末日的开始”，并警告说香港人将“回到受习近平皇帝摆布的奴隶生活”。
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媒体大亨黎智英否认了他对北京干预香港内部事务的指控是毫无根据的，但他承认，由于与香港政府没有“建设性对话”的空间，他呼吁继续抵抗。黎智英目前正在接受国家安全审判，他被指控犯有与外国势力共谋的罪行，以及印刷和散布煽动性刊物的罪行。
检方指控黎智英在2019年5月和2020年4月为已停刊的《苹果日报》撰写的两篇文章中，发表“夸大”和“完全没有根据”的言论，煽动公众对中央和香港政府的仇恨。其中一篇题为“暴政压制，精神不死”的文章中，黎智英呼吁在中央政府驻港机构声明不受《基本法》中不干预条款约束后，继续进行抵抗。黎智英在文章中表示，这一声明标志着“香港特别行政区末日的开始”，并警告说香港人将“回到受习近平皇帝摆布的奴隶生活”。
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App-based insomnia therapy found to cut depression rate among Hong Kong youth
香港和中国内地的一项亚洲首个研究发现，失眠数字疗法能将年轻人患抑郁症的几率降低40%以上。该研究由香港中文大学医学院和北京大学第六医院联合进行，首次在亚洲针对年轻人使用数字认知行为疗法治疗失眠的临床研究。
研究表明，抑郁症和失眠之间存在关联，抑郁症患者可能患有失眠，而慢性失眠患者患抑郁症的风险会增加两到三倍。数字认知行为疗法（CBT-I）的手机应用程序可以填补现有年轻人心理健康服务的空白，因为年轻人可能不愿寻求帮助，即使寻求帮助，也可能需要等待很长时间才能咨询医生。
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香港和中国内地的一项亚洲首个研究发现，失眠数字疗法能将年轻人患抑郁症的几率降低40%以上。该研究由香港中文大学医学院和北京大学第六医院联合进行，首次在亚洲针对年轻人使用数字认知行为疗法治疗失眠的临床研究。
研究表明，抑郁症和失眠之间存在关联，抑郁症患者可能患有失眠，而慢性失眠患者患抑郁症的风险会增加两到三倍。数字认知行为疗法（CBT-I）的手机应用程序可以填补现有年轻人心理健康服务的空白，因为年轻人可能不愿寻求帮助，即使寻求帮助，也可能需要等待很长时间才能咨询医生。
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China’s Ele.me joins Meituan, JD.com in vowing welfare coverage for armies of riders
中国三大外卖平台京东、美团和饿了么相继宣布，将为其外卖骑手提供社会保险。这一举措是在政府多年来敦促平台改善零工福利保障的背景下推出的，旨在为中国迅速扩张的零工经济提供更好的劳动保护。
近年来，中国经济增速放缓，数字化转型加速，失业率上升，尤其是年轻群体失业问题突出，推动了数百万人涌向线上平台。目前，中国约有2亿零工依靠临时工作维持生计，他们没有传统的雇佣合同和相关福利。京东将从3月1日起逐步为全职骑手引入中国的五项社会保险和住房公积金，兼职骑手也将获得意外保险和医疗保障。饿了么表示，过去一年已在七个城市和省份试点骑手社保项目，并扩大了工伤保险覆盖范围，同时投资超过2亿元人民币加强对骑手权益的保护。美团也宣布，将从今年第二季度开始，为“全职和稳定的兼职骑手”提供社会保险。
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中国三大外卖平台京东、美团和饿了么相继宣布，将为其外卖骑手提供社会保险。这一举措是在政府多年来敦促平台改善零工福利保障的背景下推出的，旨在为中国迅速扩张的零工经济提供更好的劳动保护。
近年来，中国经济增速放缓，数字化转型加速，失业率上升，尤其是年轻群体失业问题突出，推动了数百万人涌向线上平台。目前，中国约有2亿零工依靠临时工作维持生计，他们没有传统的雇佣合同和相关福利。京东将从3月1日起逐步为全职骑手引入中国的五项社会保险和住房公积金，兼职骑手也将获得意外保险和医疗保障。饿了么表示，过去一年已在七个城市和省份试点骑手社保项目，并扩大了工伤保险覆盖范围，同时投资超过2亿元人民币加强对骑手权益的保护。美团也宣布，将从今年第二季度开始，为“全职和稳定的兼职骑手”提供社会保险。
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Former Huawei ‘genius youth’ recruit joins alma mater Nanjing University to research AI
徐克，华为“天才少年”计划的前成员，已加入南京大学智能科学与技术学院，担任终身轨副教授，从事人工智能研究。这一举动反映了中国企业界和学术界之间人才流动的趋势，尤其是在中国努力追赶美国在人工智能和半导体领域的步伐之际。
徐克自2021年起在华为云计算部门担任研究员，期间领导团队于2023年推出了华为首个商业智能平台DataArts Insights。现在，他将回到母校南京大学，专注于数据智能、可视化分析和人机交互等领域的研究，此前，已有多位中国科学家离开国内外顶尖科技公司，转投学术界。
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徐克，华为“天才少年”计划的前成员，已加入南京大学智能科学与技术学院，担任终身轨副教授，从事人工智能研究。这一举动反映了中国企业界和学术界之间人才流动的趋势，尤其是在中国努力追赶美国在人工智能和半导体领域的步伐之际。
徐克自2021年起在华为云计算部门担任研究员，期间领导团队于2023年推出了华为首个商业智能平台DataArts Insights。现在，他将回到母校南京大学，专注于数据智能、可视化分析和人机交互等领域的研究，此前，已有多位中国科学家离开国内外顶尖科技公司，转投学术界。
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Japan maid cafe uses AI to translate conversations into 100 languages, enhancing service
日本最大的女仆咖啡连锁店与一家科技公司合作，引入了AI翻译屏幕，旨在提升外国游客和听力障碍顾客的体验。位于东京秋叶原的@home cafe已于今年一月开始使用这种尖端的人工智能屏幕，该屏幕支持超过100种语言的实时翻译。
这款名为VUEVO Display的透明屏幕由Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc.与筑波大学合作开发，屏幕会发出柔和的粉色光芒。它可以实时翻译女仆的提示语，并显示在屏幕上，方便顾客观看。据报道，该屏幕的年租金为90万日元（约合6000美元），女仆强调了屏幕透明度的重要性，这使得顾客能够透过屏幕看到她们的表情和手势。
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日本最大的女仆咖啡连锁店与一家科技公司合作，引入了AI翻译屏幕，旨在提升外国游客和听力障碍顾客的体验。位于东京秋叶原的@home cafe已于今年一月开始使用这种尖端的人工智能屏幕，该屏幕支持超过100种语言的实时翻译。
这款名为VUEVO Display的透明屏幕由Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc.与筑波大学合作开发，屏幕会发出柔和的粉色光芒。它可以实时翻译女仆的提示语，并显示在屏幕上，方便顾客观看。据报道，该屏幕的年租金为90万日元（约合6000美元），女仆强调了屏幕透明度的重要性，这使得顾客能够透过屏幕看到她们的表情和手势。
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Race for AI supremacy: Chinese-born scientists in Musk’s Grok squad line up against China
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI recently unveiled its latest chatbot, Grok 3, sparking discussion about the significant presence of Chinese developers within the company. This comes amid ongoing competition between the US and China in the AI sector, with each nation striving to develop superior AI models.
During the live stream launch of Grok 3, Musk highlighted its outperformance compared to Chinese startup DeepSeek’s V3 model and OpenAI’s GPT-4o in key areas like science, maths, and coding. Chinese media outlets have since emphasized the contributions of Chinese talent within the xAI team, noting that roughly one-third of xAI's founding members have Chinese heritage, including a core member who attended Zhejiang University, the same university as DeepSeek's founder.
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Elon Musk's AI startup xAI recently unveiled its latest chatbot, Grok 3, sparking discussion about the significant presence of Chinese developers within the company. This comes amid ongoing competition between the US and China in the AI sector, with each nation striving to develop superior AI models.
During the live stream launch of Grok 3, Musk highlighted its outperformance compared to Chinese startup DeepSeek’s V3 model and OpenAI’s GPT-4o in key areas like science, maths, and coding. Chinese media outlets have since emphasized the contributions of Chinese talent within the xAI team, noting that roughly one-third of xAI's founding members have Chinese heritage, including a core member who attended Zhejiang University, the same university as DeepSeek's founder.
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Hong Kong public hospitals to harness AI for drafting medical reports
香港公立医院将于下月开始使用生成式人工智能起草医疗报告，以提高医生效率。这是香港医院管理局采纳专家建议，旨在提高效率的首批改革措施之一。该计划将于3月在六家主要公立医院率先启动。
此前，一个特别委员会进行了为期四个月的绩效评估，并在11月提出了31项建议，其中一项主要建议是利用技术来提高患者安全。医院管理局质量及安全总监黄立己医生表示，此举有望节省医生大量时间，并使患者更快收到报告。
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香港公立医院将于下月开始使用生成式人工智能起草医疗报告，以提高医生效率。这是香港医院管理局采纳专家建议，旨在提高效率的首批改革措施之一。该计划将于3月在六家主要公立医院率先启动。
此前，一个特别委员会进行了为期四个月的绩效评估，并在11月提出了31项建议，其中一项主要建议是利用技术来提高患者安全。医院管理局质量及安全总监黄立己医生表示，此举有望节省医生大量时间，并使患者更快收到报告。
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Hong Kong Journalists Association cancels annual dinner after 2 hotels axe booking
香港记者协会(HKJA)被迫“暂时”取消年度筹款晚宴，原因是第二家酒店在一周内撤回了举办该活动的要求。该协会主席表示，这些场地可能面临“政治压力”。原定于下周一举行的晚宴此前已被推迟一周多，原因是富豪香港酒店以电力供应“严重损坏”为由取消了预订。
香港记者协会在一封电子邮件中表示，九龙的逸东酒店在活动前一天通知该协会无法举办此次活动，但没有给出具体原因。该协会表示，对两家酒店在短时间内连续取消已签订合同的预订感到遗憾，并将为已预订的客人安排退款。香港记者协会主席郑嘉如表示，虽然该协会对此感到失望，但“并不完全感到惊讶”，并指出该协会此前也曾面临过类似的临时取消情况。
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香港记者协会(HKJA)被迫“暂时”取消年度筹款晚宴，原因是第二家酒店在一周内撤回了举办该活动的要求。该协会主席表示，这些场地可能面临“政治压力”。原定于下周一举行的晚宴此前已被推迟一周多，原因是富豪香港酒店以电力供应“严重损坏”为由取消了预订。
香港记者协会在一封电子邮件中表示，九龙的逸东酒店在活动前一天通知该协会无法举办此次活动，但没有给出具体原因。该协会表示，对两家酒店在短时间内连续取消已签订合同的预订感到遗憾，并将为已预订的客人安排退款。香港记者协会主席郑嘉如表示，虽然该协会对此感到失望，但“并不完全感到惊讶”，并指出该协会此前也曾面临过类似的临时取消情况。
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‘MC’ Cheung, Donnie Yen among star line-up at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium launch
Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Hub will officially open on March 1st with a star-studded performance featuring Donnie Yen, Joey Yung, and Michael Cheung, with tickets priced at just HK$10. The opening show will utilize 33,600 of the stadium's 50,000 seats, offering 8,500 tickets for public sale. This event marks a significant milestone for Hong Kong's sports and entertainment scene.
The lineup includes a diverse range of talent, from local stars like Gin Lee, George Lam, and Sally Yeh, to mainland singer Li Yuchun. Additionally, prominent athletes such as Olympic fencer Vivian Kong, badminton players Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet, table tennis player Doo Hoi-kem, alongside national table tennis champion Fan Zhendong and badminton legend Lin Dan, will showcase their skills. Revenue from the ticket sales will be donated to The Community Chest, an independent non-profit organization.
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Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Hub will officially open on March 1st with a star-studded performance featuring Donnie Yen, Joey Yung, and Michael Cheung, with tickets priced at just HK$10. The opening show will utilize 33,600 of the stadium's 50,000 seats, offering 8,500 tickets for public sale. This event marks a significant milestone for Hong Kong's sports and entertainment scene.
The lineup includes a diverse range of talent, from local stars like Gin Lee, George Lam, and Sally Yeh, to mainland singer Li Yuchun. Additionally, prominent athletes such as Olympic fencer Vivian Kong, badminton players Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet, table tennis player Doo Hoi-kem, alongside national table tennis champion Fan Zhendong and badminton legend Lin Dan, will showcase their skills. Revenue from the ticket sales will be donated to The Community Chest, an independent non-profit organization.
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PLA Air Force launches AI-powered biometric screening to recruit next top guns: report
The Chinese air force is now using AI-powered biometric tests to screen potential pilots, aiming to identify long-term health risks and assess their adaptability to technology. This new system analyzes biological signals to uncover hidden health issues that human evaluators might miss, ensuring only the most suitable candidates are selected.
The AI system is deeply integrated into the rigorous pilot selection process, which includes over 100 medical and psychological evaluations. According to PLA Air Force recruitment expert Zhang Yishuang, the AI interprets physical data, allowing human experts to focus on evaluating personality traits, creating a more accurate and comprehensive selection model.
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The Chinese air force is now using AI-powered biometric tests to screen potential pilots, aiming to identify long-term health risks and assess their adaptability to technology. This new system analyzes biological signals to uncover hidden health issues that human evaluators might miss, ensuring only the most suitable candidates are selected.
The AI system is deeply integrated into the rigorous pilot selection process, which includes over 100 medical and psychological evaluations. According to PLA Air Force recruitment expert Zhang Yishuang, the AI interprets physical data, allowing human experts to focus on evaluating personality traits, creating a more accurate and comprehensive selection model.
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Former ICBC executive gets death sentence with reprieve for taking US$24 million in bribes
Zhang Hongli, a former vice-president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting over 177 million yuan (US$24.3 million) in bribes. The Intermediate People’s Court of Hangzhou found Zhang guilty of leveraging his position at ICBC from 2011 to 2022 to assist entities and individuals with loan financing and job opportunities in exchange for bribes.
The court cited the "particularly huge bribery amount, serious criminal circumstances, and detrimental social impact" as justification for the death sentence, noting the "significant loss" to the country and its people. However, the two-year reprieve was granted due to Zhang's cooperation with authorities, including confessing his crimes, providing information on previously unknown bribery cases, and returning a substantial portion of the illicit funds. He has been stripped of his political rights for life, and all his assets have been seized. Zhang was initially placed under investigation by China’s top anti-corruption watchdog in November 2023.
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Zhang Hongli, a former vice-president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting over 177 million yuan (US$24.3 million) in bribes. The Intermediate People’s Court of Hangzhou found Zhang guilty of leveraging his position at ICBC from 2011 to 2022 to assist entities and individuals with loan financing and job opportunities in exchange for bribes.
The court cited the "particularly huge bribery amount, serious criminal circumstances, and detrimental social impact" as justification for the death sentence, noting the "significant loss" to the country and its people. However, the two-year reprieve was granted due to Zhang's cooperation with authorities, including confessing his crimes, providing information on previously unknown bribery cases, and returning a substantial portion of the illicit funds. He has been stripped of his political rights for life, and all his assets have been seized. Zhang was initially placed under investigation by China’s top anti-corruption watchdog in November 2023.
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China’s ports adopt DeepSeek AI model to streamline operations, protect data
中国自主研发的DeepSeek大语言模型正在赋能国内各行业和关键基础设施，助力其在数据安全方面减少顾虑地执行核心功能。该模型推出仅一个多月，中国已有三大港口开始实施或计划采用该工具，以提高效率和服务质量。
湖北港口集团研究员表示，使用国产技术对于确保港口运营、设施布局和货物信息的数据安全至关重要，这关系到供应链的稳定和安全。例如，宁波舟山港已开始将DeepSeek模型整合到其智能闸口和客户服务系统中，新的闸口系统能够识别超过80%的集装箱唯一封条编号，大大减少了人工验证所需的时间，原本需要四名员工进行的集装箱检查现在只需一人即可完成。
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中国自主研发的DeepSeek大语言模型正在赋能国内各行业和关键基础设施，助力其在数据安全方面减少顾虑地执行核心功能。该模型推出仅一个多月，中国已有三大港口开始实施或计划采用该工具，以提高效率和服务质量。
湖北港口集团研究员表示，使用国产技术对于确保港口运营、设施布局和货物信息的数据安全至关重要，这关系到供应链的稳定和安全。例如，宁波舟山港已开始将DeepSeek模型整合到其智能闸口和客户服务系统中，新的闸口系统能够识别超过80%的集装箱唯一封条编号，大大减少了人工验证所需的时间，原本需要四名员工进行的集装箱检查现在只需一人即可完成。
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Hamas returns 4 Israeli bodies said to include a mother and her 2 young children
Hamas周四释放了四名以色列人质的遗体，据称其中包括一位母亲和她的两个孩子，他们长期以来一直被认为已经死亡，并且成为了2023年10月7日袭击后以色列国家痛苦的象征。武装分子在一个被横幅包围的舞台上展示了四具黑色棺材，红十字会的车辆抵达了加沙地带的现场。这些遗骸据说是属于Shiri Bibas和她的两个孩子Ariel和Kfir，以及被绑架时83岁的Oded Lifshitz。Kfir是当天被俘虏的年龄最小的人质。哈马斯表示，这四人连同他们的警卫在以色列的空袭中丧生。
哈马斯武装人员将棺材抬到红十字会的车辆上，身穿红色背心的工作人员用白色床单盖住棺材，然后将它们放入车内。车队随后返回以色列，当局将使用DNA对遗骸进行正式身份验证，预计需要两天时间。只有到那时，家属才能收到最终通知。包括来自哈马斯和其他派别的大量蒙面武装人员在内的数千人聚集在加沙南部城市汗尤尼斯郊外的移交地点。
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Hamas周四释放了四名以色列人质的遗体，据称其中包括一位母亲和她的两个孩子，他们长期以来一直被认为已经死亡，并且成为了2023年10月7日袭击后以色列国家痛苦的象征。武装分子在一个被横幅包围的舞台上展示了四具黑色棺材，红十字会的车辆抵达了加沙地带的现场。这些遗骸据说是属于Shiri Bibas和她的两个孩子Ariel和Kfir，以及被绑架时83岁的Oded Lifshitz。Kfir是当天被俘虏的年龄最小的人质。哈马斯表示，这四人连同他们的警卫在以色列的空袭中丧生。
哈马斯武装人员将棺材抬到红十字会的车辆上，身穿红色背心的工作人员用白色床单盖住棺材，然后将它们放入车内。车队随后返回以色列，当局将使用DNA对遗骸进行正式身份验证，预计需要两天时间。只有到那时，家属才能收到最终通知。包括来自哈马斯和其他派别的大量蒙面武装人员在内的数千人聚集在加沙南部城市汗尤尼斯郊外的移交地点。
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Hong Kong lawmakers pass bill to decrease toll fees at Tai Lam Tunnel
香港立法会议员通过了一项新法案，调整大榄隧道的收费，同时否决了一项关于在非高峰时段允许驾车者免费通行的提议。运输及物流局局长林世雄表示，该隧道对元朗和北区的居民至关重要，也是运输和物流业的重要通道。
政府提出的降低隧道收费的方案已获通过，将于5月31日政府收回隧道所有权后生效。新的收费标准是根据科学和交通数据制定的，旨在提高西北新界与市区之间的人员和货物运输效率，并综合考虑了公众意见和整体政策。
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香港立法会议员通过了一项新法案，调整大榄隧道的收费，同时否决了一项关于在非高峰时段允许驾车者免费通行的提议。运输及物流局局长林世雄表示，该隧道对元朗和北区的居民至关重要，也是运输和物流业的重要通道。
政府提出的降低隧道收费的方案已获通过，将于5月31日政府收回隧道所有权后生效。新的收费标准是根据科学和交通数据制定的，旨在提高西北新界与市区之间的人员和货物运输效率，并综合考虑了公众意见和整体政策。
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Bali club brawl with Australians leads to 12 security guards charged with assault
印尼巴厘岛Finns海滩俱乐部外，一群澳大利亚游客与保安发生斗殴，事件在社交媒体上迅速传播，再次引发人们对该岛游客不文明行为的关注。最初，警方指控一名澳大利亚游客犯有袭击罪。但最新进展是，涉案的12名保安人员也面临指控，警方认为他们的行为超出了工作范围。
事件发生在2月11日，起因是一名澳大利亚男子在俱乐部内骚扰一名女顾客并袭击了一名客人。俱乐部工作人员将五名澳大利亚人驱逐后，他们在停车场与保安人员对峙，最终演变成视频中记录的斗殴事件。目前，俱乐部已对这五名男子提出指控，警方已正式指控其中一人，其余四人则作为证人接受讯问。
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印尼巴厘岛Finns海滩俱乐部外，一群澳大利亚游客与保安发生斗殴，事件在社交媒体上迅速传播，再次引发人们对该岛游客不文明行为的关注。最初，警方指控一名澳大利亚游客犯有袭击罪。但最新进展是，涉案的12名保安人员也面临指控，警方认为他们的行为超出了工作范围。
事件发生在2月11日，起因是一名澳大利亚男子在俱乐部内骚扰一名女顾客并袭击了一名客人。俱乐部工作人员将五名澳大利亚人驱逐后，他们在停车场与保安人员对峙，最终演变成视频中记录的斗殴事件。目前，俱乐部已对这五名男子提出指控，警方已正式指控其中一人，其余四人则作为证人接受讯问。
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Why Asian central banks are starting to decouple from the Fed
A wave of interest rate cuts is sweeping across Asia and the Pacific, with central banks in Australia, India, and New Zealand leading the charge. These cuts are notable because they come even as the US Federal Reserve has paused its easing campaign, and go against the historical trend of Asian central banks closely following the Fed's monetary policy.
The easing of monetary policy in Asia is largely driven by moderating inflation and slowing economic growth in the region. While most Asian economies have reduced interest rates since last August, Japan is an exception, normalizing its policy after years of ultra-loose conditions. However, Asian central banks must be cautious not to diverge too sharply from the Fed, as a widening gap could put pressure on Asian currencies.
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A wave of interest rate cuts is sweeping across Asia and the Pacific, with central banks in Australia, India, and New Zealand leading the charge. These cuts are notable because they come even as the US Federal Reserve has paused its easing campaign, and go against the historical trend of Asian central banks closely following the Fed's monetary policy.
The easing of monetary policy in Asia is largely driven by moderating inflation and slowing economic growth in the region. While most Asian economies have reduced interest rates since last August, Japan is an exception, normalizing its policy after years of ultra-loose conditions. However, Asian central banks must be cautious not to diverge too sharply from the Fed, as a widening gap could put pressure on Asian currencies.
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6 elephants killed after Sri Lanka passenger train collides with herd
一列斯里兰卡客运火车撞上一群过路的象群后脱轨，造成6头大象死亡，所幸没有乘客受伤。这是该国近年来最严重的野生动物伤亡事故，引发了人们对如何保护野生动物的关注。
事故发生在首都科伦坡以东约180公里的哈巴拉纳附近，当时这列特快列车正行驶在野生动物保护区附近。据悉，2018年9月在同一地区也发生过类似的事故，当时有两头小象和它们怀孕的母亲被火车撞死。在斯里兰卡，猎杀或伤害大象是刑事犯罪，该国约有7000头野生大象，这些动物被认为是国宝，部分原因是它们在佛教文化中的重要意义。
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一列斯里兰卡客运火车撞上一群过路的象群后脱轨，造成6头大象死亡，所幸没有乘客受伤。这是该国近年来最严重的野生动物伤亡事故，引发了人们对如何保护野生动物的关注。
事故发生在首都科伦坡以东约180公里的哈巴拉纳附近，当时这列特快列车正行驶在野生动物保护区附近。据悉，2018年9月在同一地区也发生过类似的事故，当时有两头小象和它们怀孕的母亲被火车撞死。在斯里兰卡，猎杀或伤害大象是刑事犯罪，该国约有7000头野生大象，这些动物被认为是国宝，部分原因是它们在佛教文化中的重要意义。
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Japan arrests 3 for illegally exporting US$1.6 million worth of Wagyu beef to Hong Kong
日本警方逮捕了三人，他们涉嫌非法向香港出口约30吨和牛牛肉，并谎称目的地为柬埔寨。这三人通过虚假申报，规避了对香港出口和牛所需的卫生检疫程序，从而降低了成本。
被捕者包括中国籍贸易公司高管孙永超（53岁）以及另外一家公司的负责人王恩年（71岁）及其女儿桐山花奈（45岁）。他们涉嫌在2023年8月至10月期间，合谋将价值约2.4亿日元的冷冻和牛牛肉申报为运往柬埔寨，然后实际运往香港，且未获得日本农林水产省的传染病检疫证明。
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日本警方逮捕了三人，他们涉嫌非法向香港出口约30吨和牛牛肉，并谎称目的地为柬埔寨。这三人通过虚假申报，规避了对香港出口和牛所需的卫生检疫程序，从而降低了成本。
被捕者包括中国籍贸易公司高管孙永超（53岁）以及另外一家公司的负责人王恩年（71岁）及其女儿桐山花奈（45岁）。他们涉嫌在2023年8月至10月期间，合谋将价值约2.4亿日元的冷冻和牛牛肉申报为运往柬埔寨，然后实际运往香港，且未获得日本农林水产省的传染病检疫证明。
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‘Unsafe and irresponsible’: US weighs in on China-Philippines aerial encounter over shoal
The US has condemned China's "unsafe and irresponsible" actions after a Chinese navy helicopter flew within 3 meters of a Philippine patrol plane near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The US State Department pledged to support its ally, the Philippines, and called on China to refrain from coercive actions and settle disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, emphasizing the importance of a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a PLA helicopter engaged in a tense 30-minute encounter with a Philippine C-208 utility plane. According to the PLA's Southern Theatre Command, the Chinese forces tracked, monitored, and warned the Philippine aircraft to leave, claiming the Philippines violated China's sovereignty and relevant international laws. The US, however, views such actions as a threat to navigation and overflight in the South China Sea.
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The US has condemned China's "unsafe and irresponsible" actions after a Chinese navy helicopter flew within 3 meters of a Philippine patrol plane near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The US State Department pledged to support its ally, the Philippines, and called on China to refrain from coercive actions and settle disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, emphasizing the importance of a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a PLA helicopter engaged in a tense 30-minute encounter with a Philippine C-208 utility plane. According to the PLA's Southern Theatre Command, the Chinese forces tracked, monitored, and warned the Philippine aircraft to leave, claiming the Philippines violated China's sovereignty and relevant international laws. The US, however, views such actions as a threat to navigation and overflight in the South China Sea.
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