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Discovering Tuen Mun’s Co-Creative Bookshop by the Sea
VideoApr 19, 2026

Discovering Tuen Mun’s Co-Creative Bookshop by the Sea

A newly opened co‑creative bookshop has taken root on Tuen Mun’s seaside, blending retail with community space. Founder Chan, motivated by Taipei’s bustling book fairs, sought a quiet venue where locals could read, discuss, and co‑create. The 4‑minute walk from the...

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Fire at Australian Refinery Fuels Petrol Shortage Fears
VideoApr 16, 2026

Fire at Australian Refinery Fuels Petrol Shortage Fears

The video reports a fire breaking out at the Mogas plant of an Australian refinery, burning across a roughly 30‑by‑30‑meter zone and remaining uncontrolled overnight. Emergency crews have deployed extensive water streams and activated isolation valves to limit the blaze...

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Global Fuel Crisis Grounds 80% of Hong Kong’s Fishing Fleet Ahead of Annual Moratorium
VideoApr 15, 2026

Global Fuel Crisis Grounds 80% of Hong Kong’s Fishing Fleet Ahead of Annual Moratorium

The ongoing Middle East conflict has driven up the price of “red oil,” the tax‑free diesel used by Hong Kong’s maritime sector, from about US$128 to roughly US$256 per 200‑litre drum. The surge forced nearly 80% of the city’s fishing...

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Iranians Dismiss Trump Threats to Block Hormuz Strait
VideoApr 14, 2026

Iranians Dismiss Trump Threats to Block Hormuz Strait

The video captures Iranian officials dismissing President Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric about blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran portrays the threats as hollow, noting that the United States has not followed through on any concrete measures to disrupt Iranian shipping...

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US-Iran Talks End with No Agreement
VideoApr 12, 2026

US-Iran Talks End with No Agreement

The latest round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks concluded without a deal, a development the Iranian side framed as a diplomatic setback. Washington reiterated its non‑negotiable red lines, emphasizing that while it is willing to accommodate certain Iranian requests, core demands—particularly...

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Why Is China’s Home Furnishing Industry Struggling?
VideoApr 12, 2026

Why Is China’s Home Furnishing Industry Struggling?

China’s home‑furnishing sector is under pressure as the property market stalls and consumer spending weakens. New‑building floor space fell more than 50% between 2021 and 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, stripping manufacturers of their primary sales pipeline. IKEA...

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How Difficult Is Delivering Takeaway in Hong Kong?
VideoApr 11, 2026

How Difficult Is Delivering Takeaway in Hong Kong?

The video follows a first‑time rider testing Hong Kong’s food‑delivery gig, documenting the onboarding process and a two‑hour shift. After a month‑long application, the creator receives his first order at noon and spends 45 minutes earning only HK$52. He quickly discovers...

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FULL EVENT: Artemis II Astronauts Prepare for Splashdown
VideoApr 10, 2026

FULL EVENT: Artemis II Astronauts Prepare for Splashdown

NASA’s Orion capsule carrying the four Artemis II astronauts has begun its atmospheric descent, heading for a splashdown off the coast of San Diego. The mission completes the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than five decades, marking a milestone...

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China’s Coal Miners Worry About a Greener Future
VideoApr 9, 2026

China’s Coal Miners Worry About a Greener Future

Datong, Shanxi’s historic coal hub, is confronting a rapid decline in coal reserves as Beijing accelerates its renewable energy agenda. The province’s mining workforce faces layoffs and an uncertain future, prompting local officials to promote tourism as an alternative economic...

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Measles Outbreak Spreads in Bangladesh
VideoApr 8, 2026

Measles Outbreak Spreads in Bangladesh

A sudden surge in measles infections is sweeping through Bangladesh, with health officials confirming dozens of new cases daily across several districts. The outbreak follows a period of unusually cold weather, during which many children developed respiratory complications that were...

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How a Chinese Factory Learned to Live with Trump Tariffs, Turmoil
VideoApr 7, 2026

How a Chinese Factory Learned to Live with Trump Tariffs, Turmoil

The video examines how a Chinese‑based factory is reshaping its operations in response to Trump‑era tariffs and a cascade of geopolitical shocks, including the Iran‑Israel conflict and volatile oil markets. Management acknowledges that relying on a single country for manufacturing...

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Artemis Starts Return Journey to Earth After Historic Moon Fly-By
VideoApr 7, 2026

Artemis Starts Return Journey to Earth After Historic Moon Fly-By

The video captures the Artemis spacecraft as it initiates its return journey to Earth after completing a historic lunar fly‑by. The mission set a new benchmark by traveling farther from the planet than any human‑origin vehicle before, eclipsing the...

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Small Hobby Businesses Hit by Rising Costs From Iran War
VideoApr 6, 2026

Small Hobby Businesses Hit by Rising Costs From Iran War

The video highlights how soaring commodity prices—driven by the Iran war—are squeezing Thailand’s small hobby‑business sector. Entrepreneurs report a sharp drop in pre‑order volumes and an abrupt halt to online sales as customers retreat from discretionary spending. Key data points include...

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Iran Conflict Shatters India’s Centuries-Old Glass Industry
VideoApr 4, 2026

Iran Conflict Shatters India’s Centuries-Old Glass Industry

The video examines how the Iran‑Israel conflict has reverberated through India’s centuries‑old glass‑handicraft sector, pushing an industry that once generated roughly ₹2,000 crore in exports toward a severe downturn. Producers cite a cascade of external shocks—U.S. tariff policy, disrupted...

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Shenzhen Mall Toilet Doors Expose Smokers
VideoApr 4, 2026

Shenzhen Mall Toilet Doors Expose Smokers

Shenzhen’s Gold Plaza jewelry mall has installed smart‑glass toilet doors that become transparent the moment smoke is detected, instantly exposing anyone who tries to light a cigarette inside a cubicle. The system, piloted in August 2025, uses sensors to trigger both...

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Why Are Hong Kong Restaurants Shaking up Venues and Menus?
VideoApr 3, 2026

Why Are Hong Kong Restaurants Shaking up Venues and Menus?

The video examines how a surge of outbound travel during Hong Kong’s Long Easter and Qingming holidays is eroding restaurant traffic, prompting operators to rethink their business models. Officials estimate nearly 6.5 million people will cross the border, many of them Hong...

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Meet the Man Mapping Every Swing in Hong Kong
VideoApr 1, 2026

Meet the Man Mapping Every Swing in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong enthusiast has launched a crowdsourced map cataloguing every public swing across the city’s parks, currently listing 203 distinct locations. Using Google Maps as a base, he tags each site with photos and detailed information, then publishes the...

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3.5-tonne Chinese Drone Completes Maiden Flight
VideoMar 31, 2026

3.5-tonne Chinese Drone Completes Maiden Flight

China’s Changying‑8, the world’s largest cargo drone at 3.5 tonnes, completed its maiden flight on March 31, 2026. The unmanned aircraft can lift a payload equal to its own weight, marking a breakthrough in heavy‑lift UAV capability. The test flight demonstrated stable take‑off,...

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Cow Dung Hotpot, Anyone?
VideoMar 31, 2026

Cow Dung Hotpot, Anyone?

The video introduces Mobia, a distinctive hot‑pot from China’s southwestern Guizhou province that uses the undigested grass and bile from a cow’s first stomach, or rumen, as its broth base. The dish is rooted in the Meow and Dong ethnic...

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Kim Attends Special Forces Training
VideoMar 30, 2026

Kim Attends Special Forces Training

The video captures North Korean leader Kim Jong Un participating in a special forces training exercise, a rare public display of his direct involvement in elite military drills. State media framed the event as a demonstration of the leader’s commitment...

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Tourists and Residents at Odds in Japan’s Top Ski Town
VideoMar 29, 2026

Tourists and Residents at Odds in Japan’s Top Ski Town

Tourists and residents at odds in Japan’s top ski town, Niseko, as a surge of foreign investment and seasonal workers reshapes the community. Property prices have skyrocketed, pushing locals out of the market, while the town’s population now includes a...

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Ningxia Winemakers Aim to Be More than ‘Bordeaux of China’
VideoMar 29, 2026

Ningxia Winemakers Aim to Be More than ‘Bordeaux of China’

The video profiles Ningxia, an autonomous region in north‑western China that has earned the nickname “Bordeaux of China” because its latitude and climate mirror those of France’s famed wine belt. After decades of experimentation, the area is now positioning itself...

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Why Your Hard Drives and SD Cards Just Got More Pricey
VideoMar 28, 2026

Why Your Hard Drives and SD Cards Just Got More Pricey

The video explains why hard‑drive and SD‑card prices have surged dramatically, linking the spike directly to the artificial‑intelligence boom. In Hong Kong, a 16‑TB enterprise drive is up more than 92% since December, while a camera SD card has more...

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How Did Oil-Rich Venezuela Spiral to Instability?
VideoMar 28, 2026

How Did Oil-Rich Venezuela Spiral to Instability?

The video traces Venezuela’s descent from a mid‑20th‑century oil boom to a 2026 political crisis, showing how the nation’s vast petroleum reserves became both a blessing and a curse. It outlines the shift from foreign‑controlled concessions to state‑run PDVSA, the...

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Hong Kong's Answer to Using OpenClaw Safely
VideoMar 26, 2026

Hong Kong's Answer to Using OpenClaw Safely

Hong Kong’s Generative AI Research and Development Center unveiled Clonet, an open‑source network designed to make AI assistants like OpenCloud safer by assigning each agent a verified digital identity and strict data‑access rules. The platform addresses a core weakness of...

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US Says Trump’s China Visit Delayed Until May because of Iran Conflict
VideoMar 26, 2026

US Says Trump’s China Visit Delayed Until May because of Iran Conflict

The White House announced that former President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing in May 2026 for a high‑profile meeting with President Xi Jinping, the first direct engagement since 2017. The postponement follows weeks of speculation and is directly tied...

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Iran War Sends Chinese Costs Soaring
VideoMar 25, 2026

Iran War Sends Chinese Costs Soaring

Chinese motorists are queuing for fuel as petrol and diesel prices surge amid the ongoing US‑Israeli conflict with Iran. The war has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up freight rates and raw‑material costs. Manufacturers in China are...

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Tai Po Fire Hearing: Government Denies Conspiracy
VideoMar 25, 2026

Tai Po Fire Hearing: Government Denies Conspiracy

The public hearing in Hong Kong focuses on the November 2025 Tai Po fire that claimed 168 lives. Officials assert that human error, not a coordinated plot, caused the tragedy, while the government rebuffs claims that a conspiracy existed during...

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Here’s What It Takes to Get a Robot Ready for the World
VideoMar 24, 2026

Here’s What It Takes to Get a Robot Ready for the World

X‑Humanoid, a Beijing‑based robotics firm, is subjecting its humanoid prototypes to rigorous eight‑hour endurance trials that combine walking, running and dancing. The tests evaluate coordination, agility and motor‑skill reliability under sustained operation. Engineers aim to identify hardware fatigue points and...

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Trump Pauses Plans to Strike Iran Power Plants
VideoMar 24, 2026

Trump Pauses Plans to Strike Iran Power Plants

The video reports that President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on the planned U.S. airstrikes against Iran’s power‑plant infrastructure, emphasizing a shift toward diplomatic engagement to defuse the escalating tension. According to the briefing, senior U.S. officials—including Mr. Witkoff and...

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Low BTS Concert Turnout Causes Slide in Agency Shares
VideoMar 23, 2026

Low BTS Concert Turnout Causes Slide in Agency Shares

The video highlights a surprising dip in attendance at BTS's latest concert, which fell well short of the agency's projections and sparked immediate market reaction. HYBE, the group's managing firm, saw its shares tumble roughly five percent in early trading...

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Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran to Reopen Hormuz
VideoMar 23, 2026

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran to Reopen Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump gave Iran a stark deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure would trigger a U.S. assault on Iranian power plants. The ultimatum follows heightened tensions after Israel warned that the conflict could extend...

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Two Young Macau Chefs Reveal How They Embrace Sustainability and Gastronomy
VideoMar 23, 2026

Two Young Macau Chefs Reveal How They Embrace Sustainability and Gastronomy

The video spotlights two emerging chefs—Daniel from Galaxy Macau and Safaradas, head chef at Latitude, Morpheus—who are championing sustainability within Macau’s high‑end dining scene. Their conversation, framed by the Young Chefs program, explores how culinary choices intersect with environmental stewardship,...

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How Restaurant Putien Brought Fujianese Cuisine Abroad
VideoMar 22, 2026

How Restaurant Putien Brought Fujianese Cuisine Abroad

The video profiles Putian, a restaurant chain founded by Fong Chi Chong—known as Uncle Fong—whose mission is to export authentic Fujianese cuisine beyond China. Starting in Singapore, the brand has proliferated across Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong, positioning itself as...

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Thousands of Filipinos Risk Their Lives in Online Abortions
VideoMar 22, 2026

Thousands of Filipinos Risk Their Lives in Online Abortions

The video spotlights a growing underground market of online abortions in the Philippines, where thousands of women resort to dangerous self‑managed procedures because abortion remains illegal. Interviewees describe crippling cramps, lack of medical guidance, and the fear of dying...

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Why Is the Gig Economy Sweeping China?
VideoMar 22, 2026

Why Is the Gig Economy Sweeping China?

The video examines the rapid expansion of China’s gig economy, now encompassing more than 200 million workers—roughly one‑third of the nation’s labor force. What began as marginal, migrant‑driven odd jobs has become a mainstream source of income for people across age...

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EVENT: BTS Concert Drone Show in South Korea
VideoMar 20, 2026

EVENT: BTS Concert Drone Show in South Korea

South Korean authorities will host a massive BTS comeback concert on March 21, 2026, featuring a drone light show at Han River Park and a live performance in Gwanghwamun Square. Organizers anticipate more than 240,000 fans gathering, making it one...

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Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbour in Summit with Japan’s Takaichi
VideoMar 20, 2026

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbour in Summit with Japan’s Takaichi

In a light‑hearted yet politically charged moment at the White House, President Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while meeting Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Takaichi. The quip framed the United States’ recent “surprise” military actions as comparable to the historic...

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Pakistan to Pause Afghan Strikes for Eid
VideoMar 19, 2026

Pakistan to Pause Afghan Strikes for Eid

Pakistan announced a pause on cross‑border strikes against Afghanistan ahead of Eid al‑Fitr, responding to requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey. The decision came on March 18, 2026, the same day Afghanistan held a mass funeral for victims of...

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Survivors Recount Deadly Air Strike on Kabul Drug Rehab Hospital
VideoMar 18, 2026

Survivors Recount Deadly Air Strike on Kabul Drug Rehab Hospital

The video documents survivors’ harrowing accounts of a U.S. airstrike that struck a drug‑rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, resulting in a large number of civilian deaths and injuries. The strike, carried out under the pretext of targeting Taliban‑linked terrorist infrastructure, has...

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US-Israel War on Iran Is as Reckless and Catastrophic as It Is Stupid and Illegal
VideoMar 18, 2026

US-Israel War on Iran Is as Reckless and Catastrophic as It Is Stupid and Illegal

The video frames the United States and Israel as jointly launching an unprovoked, illegal war against Iran, portraying the conflict as a reckless exercise of power that violates international law. It depicts the strikes as a modern‑day crusade, likening the...

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Robot Goes Haywire in Hotpot Restaurant and Refuses to Stop Dancing
VideoMar 18, 2026

Robot Goes Haywire in Hotpot Restaurant and Refuses to Stop Dancing

A robot designed to entertain diners at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant in California malfunctioned, slamming onto a table during a dance routine. Staff quickly intervened to stop the errant machine and prevent injury. The incident occurred in a venue known...

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Israeli Says Air Strikes Killed Iran’s Security Chief
VideoMar 17, 2026

Israeli Says Air Strikes Killed Iran’s Security Chief

Israel’s military announced that precision air strikes on Tehran killed Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Basij commander Gholam Soleimani. The strikes represent a rare direct attack on senior Iranian officials, bypassing the usual covert operations....

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Eyewitness Footage of Drone Attacks on US Embassy in Iraq
VideoMar 17, 2026

Eyewitness Footage of Drone Attacks on US Embassy in Iraq

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. embassy in Baghdad was targeted by a coordinated drone assault, captured in eyewitness video showing the compound’s air‑defense system firing tracer rounds and exploding shells. Iraqi security officials described the strike as the most...

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Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot Opening to Hong Kong Users
VideoMar 17, 2026

Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot Opening to Hong Kong Users

Google announced a phased rollout of its Gemini generative‑AI chatbot to Hong Kong, beginning with the Gemini web app. The launch eliminates the need for users to rely on VPNs or third‑party platforms to access advanced AI models. Google plans...

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Iranian Families Grieve for Lost Children
VideoMar 17, 2026

Iranian Families Grieve for Lost Children

Israel announced detailed plans to continue its air campaign against Iran for at least three more weeks. The conflict, now in its third week, has killed more than 1,300 people since the U.S.-Israeli strikes began on Feb. 28. Iranian families...

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Hundreds Reported Dead in Pakistan Strikes on Afghan Drug Rehab Centre
VideoMar 17, 2026

Hundreds Reported Dead in Pakistan Strikes on Afghan Drug Rehab Centre

Afghanistan’s Taliban government reported that Pakistani air strikes on March 17, 2026, hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing at least 400 people and wounding more than 250. Pakistan denied targeting civilians, insisting the bombs were aimed at Taliban...

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Trump to Delay China Visit if Beijing Doesn’t Send Ships to Hormuz
VideoMar 16, 2026

Trump to Delay China Visit if Beijing Doesn’t Send Ships to Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump warned he will postpone his scheduled March 31, 2026 visit to China unless Beijing dispatches naval vessels to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has effectively shut the vital waterway in retaliation for recent U.S.-Israeli...

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Thai Sailors Return Home After Hormuz Ship Attack
VideoMar 16, 2026

Thai Sailors Return Home After Hormuz Ship Attack

Thai sailors who were aboard a merchant vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz have been returned to Thailand, marking the conclusion of a delicate rescue operation. The Thai government confirmed that high‑level diplomatic outreach to both Iran and Oman...

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