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Time and money: why Londoners refuse to drop working from home
Costly fares and long commutes blamed as only one in 10 workers in capital think full-time office return likely Londoners are working from home mainly to avoid the time and…
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Hong Kong proptech start-up Butler expands beyond concierge services, signs up Swire, New World and Sun Hung Kai, eyes Singapore
The company, which started out offering domestic services, now aims to revolutionise antiquated property-management practices in Hong Kong and Singapore for big-name developers. Read the original article at South China…
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Chinese academic warns there are legal risks to normalising Covid-19 testing
In opinion piece, Zhao Hong, a law professor, also points to financial and labour costs and inadequate transparency and supervision. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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The Guardian view on time-loop fiction: when the past is imperfect | Editorial
It’s no coincidence that novels, romcoms and video games are all embracing the idea that history can be replayed The Royal Society of Literature’s award of this year’s Encore prize…
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Suicide-related ambulance calls rose by more than 50% during Covid, Australian study finds
Interruption to mental health services and psychological distress due to pandemic may be behind rise Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing Suicide-related ambulance presentations in Australia…
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Boris Johnson’s no-confidence vote: PM tells cabinet to ‘draw a line’ under Partygate after narrowly surviving bruising ballot – as it happened
Boris Johnson says ministers should focus on ‘cutting costs of government’ after William Hague says his position is ‘untenable’. This live blog is now closed Rebel Tories plan ‘vote strikes’…
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Cathay Pacific given access to HK$7.8 billion loan from Hong Kong government for another year
Funds are part of the government’s rescue package provided in 2020 to help struggling airliner stay afloat. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Return to the 70s: World Bank warns of weak growth and high inflation
Stagflation feared as global economy suffers fallout from Covid pandemic, Chinese lockdowns and war in Ukraine The global economy faces a protracted period of weak growth and high inflation reminiscent…
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Shanghai reopening: world’s biggest port reaps benefits of higher freight rates as exporters get back on their feet after lockdown
Most major shipping lines have made plans to return to the dozens of harbours along Shanghai’s 200km coast, looking to secure more orders from exporters getting back on their feet…
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Hong Kong remains world’s most expensive city for expats for third straight year, city becoming ‘less attractive’ than regional rivals
High cost of living and tough coronavirus restrictions have made Singapore and Dubai more attractive for expats, says firm behind rankings. Read the original article at South China Morning Post