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According to agents cited by the South China Morning Post, at least 100 transactions for secondary homes resulted in losses in September, even as property prices showed signs of increasing.
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Recent deaths of whales and whale sharks in Indonesia have sparked concern, with reports indicating a rise in strandings. A study suggests factors like oceanographic conditions are involved, though increased social media reporting may also be a contributing factor.
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According to the South China Morning Post, while the overall medal count of 54 for Hong Kong at the Asian Games might seem modest compared to previous records, the delegation achieved a record 11 gold medals, suggesting a deeper story beyond the total number.
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A representative from Russian confectionery producer Belyov Pastila Manufacture noted that sales began to decline after Chinese media exposed instances where locally made items were falsely marketed as Russian imports, impacting legitimate exporters.
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The first Legislative Council president of Hong Kong since the 1997 handover, Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, has proposed reviewing the number of seats in the Legislative Council (Legco) to ensure public funds are utilized appropriately.
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According to the South China Morning Post, Emperor Hongzhi was the only Ming-era emperor to practice monogamy, remaining devoted to Empress Zhang and avoiding a systematic harem, a behavior potentially linked to his traumatic upbringing.
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China's commerce ministry reported that the majority of trade ministers from major global economies disagreed with proposals to limit excess industrial capacity during a G20 trade meeting, a stance that differs from a US statement indicating only a small number of nations objected.
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NASA News Releases reported that on Martian sol 1943, the Curiosity Rover documented a selfie from the south rim of Vera Rubin Ridge during its exploration of Mars.
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released 12 new notices of funding opportunity totaling over $1.5 billion for foundational research across sciences and engineering, aligning with the administration's goal to foster American innovation and enhance U.S. economic competitiveness.
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The National Science Foundation is committing $90 million over a five-year span to support three new NSF Science and Technology Centers (NSF STC) to boost American leadership in science and technology. These centers will foster collaborative research among universities, national laboratories, and industry partners.
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According to NSF News, the National Science Foundation is adopting a portfolio approach and expanding support for early-career researchers to meet evolving science and technology ecosystems, aligning with the vision of Science: A New Golden Age.
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a $20 million investment to initiate a two-year pilot designed to assist small businesses in bringing deep-technology ventures to market, aiming to bridge the gap between federally funded research and commercial success.