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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Marriott Bonvoy returns to Hong Kong Sevens as tournament marks 50 years ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-02T14:04:11+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-02T10:22:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative brings together two ocean collectives for a better future  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Janice Tse pledges to harness HK’s legal edge for GBA growth in LegCo debut ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police dismantle traid-linked illegal gambling promotion center in Cheung Sha Wan, 6 arrested ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKTDC to host four flagship tech fairs with few Middle East participants affected ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Let’s shock the world, coach Arnold tells Iraqis ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wembley win shows Japan potential to go deeper in the World Cup ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T20:16:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK leaders unite to champion economic development: AAHK chief executive ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From plastic jars to transport, Iran war drives up beauty industry costs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T20:12:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKSTP launches GIE platform to bridge international I&T ecosystems ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Florida tourists gather to 'witness history' ahead of Moon launch ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistan's blossom season brings calm in a troubled world ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T19:07:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK visitor numbers rise 12pc in 2025, hotel tax revenue hits $770m ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T18:42:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Several Chinese airlines to raise domestic fuel surcharges from April 5 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T18:24:31+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T18:21:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <url>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328302/North-Korea-hackers-suspected-of-attack-on-widely-used-software-tool</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T18:09:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea hackers suspected of attack on widely used software tool ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328317/NSpeed-truck-brings-interactive-national-security-learning-to-students</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T18:09:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NSpeed truck brings interactive national security learning to students ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328316/Government-to-issue-weekly-fuel-price-updates-from-April</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Government to issue weekly fuel price updates from April ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328313/Hong-Kong-February-retail-sales-beat-estimate-with-193pc-surge</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T18:03:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T18:03:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong February retail sales beat estimate with 19.3pc surge ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328312/Wheelock-Properties-cashes-in-over-HK104b-in-first-quarter</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T18:01:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T18:01:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wheelock Properties cashes in over HK$10.4b in first quarter  ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wheelock Properties,Deep Water South ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/328311/China-was-ready-for-an-oil-shock-and-now-investors-are-reaping-the-rewards</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:42:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:42:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China was ready for an oil shock and now investors are reaping the rewards ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328307/Iran-FM-says-not-responded-to-US-plan-no-negotiations</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:18:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:18:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran FM says not responded to US plan, 'no negotiations' ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328305/Hong-Kong-International-Airport-jets-to-4th-in-Skytrax-global-airport-rankings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:15:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:15:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong International Airport jets to 4th in Skytrax global airport rankings ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328304/Hang-Seng-Index-rebounds-to-25000-on-Wednesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:15:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:15:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rebounds to 25,000 on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328303/Government-weighs-legal-liability-for-buyers-in-illicit-fuel-crackdown</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:13:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:13:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Government weighs legal liability for buyers in illicit fuel crackdown ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ illicit fuelling activities,Chris Tang ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328301/Post-Malone-to-return-to-HK-with-special-guest-Don-Toliver</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:08:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:08:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Post Malone to return to HK with special guest Don Toliver ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Post Malone,Don Toliver ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328300/Greenpeace-accuses-oil-companies-of-reaping-Mideast-war-profits</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:04:48+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:04:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Greenpeace accuses oil companies of reaping Mideast 'war profits' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Greenpeace,oil companies,Mideast,war,profits' ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328298/The-Pavilia-Farm-III-receives-nearly-10000-inquiries-as-of-Wednesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:02:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:02:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Pavilia Farm III receives nearly 10,000 inquiries as of Wednesday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ The Pavilia Farm III,New World Development ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328299/Rights-group-condemns-Hong-Kong-company-tests-on-severed-animal-heads-limbs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:00:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:00:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rights group condemns Hong Kong company tests on severed animal heads, limbs ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Rights group,Hong Kong,company,tests,animal,heads,limbs ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328297/Eight-days-of-rain-ahead-as-showers-loom-over-Ching-Ming-Festival</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T17:00:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T17:00:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eight days of rain ahead as showers loom over Ching Ming Festival ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Observatory,Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328296/Philippines-eyes-deepening-cooperation-with-Iran-on-energy</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T16:54:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:54:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Philippines eyes 'deepening cooperation' with Iran on energy ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Philippines,cooperation,Iran,energy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328294/Blue-Cross-gross-written-premium-up-14-percent-in-2025-upgrades-home-insurance</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T16:42:38+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:42:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Blue Cross' gross written premium up 14 percent in 2025, upgrades home insurance ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance,HomeSafe Protection Plus,Bonnie Tse,Sylvia Chow ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/328292/EU-lawmakers-press-China-on-unsafe-products-on-rare-Beijing-visit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T16:36:38+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:36:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ EU lawmakers press China on unsafe products on rare Beijing visit ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ EU,lawmakers,China,unsafe products,Beijing,visit ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328291/Over-200-unsigned-authorization-letters-submitted-for-Wang-Fuk-Court-vote</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T16:31:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:31:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 200 unsigned authorization letters submitted for Wang Fuk Court vote ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court,Tai Po ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328290/Shau-Kei-Wan-Heng-Fa-Chuen-waterfront-trail-to-be-completed-by-2031-Bernadette-Linn-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T16:25:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:25:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shau Kei Wan-Heng Fa Chuen waterfront trail to be completed by 2031, Bernadette Linn says ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328264/Meet-the-four-astronauts-set-to-voyage-around-the-Moon</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T16:08:59+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:08:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meet the four astronauts set to voyage around the Moon ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ astronauts,voyage,Moon ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/033a4da9416cfd7ec46f1c09149b0d12/2026-04/d.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328289/La-Mirabelle-I-to-start-second-round-sales-in-Easter-Holiday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T16:03:58+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T16:03:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I to start second round sales in Easter Holiday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I,Sino Land ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Macau gaming revenue rises 15pc in March, beats expectations ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's CAS Space targets $607 million IPO for reusable rocket R&D ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'I'm really proud': first Black astronaut candidate reflects on historic Moon mission ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rubio says US will 'have to reexamine' NATO relationship ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zac Purton keen to test Fast Network at a mile as Ka Ying Rising eyes 19th straight ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Baidu robotaxi outage in Wuhan caused by 'system failure', police say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two colts purchased by HKJC at Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Russian women decry plans to therapise them into having children ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T14:29:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T14:29:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKIA lands ‘Best Airport in the World’ title alongside multiple honours ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T14:06:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ $80 million Mark Six Easter Snowball draw to be held on Saturday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'We miss the simplest things': Tehran residents on edge after month of war ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The beautiful game comes to town: FIFA Museum lands in Causeway Bay ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK taxis drive into modern times with e-payments ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee praises women as 'vital pillar' of HK economy and govt ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T13:40:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Student duped out of $190,000 in English-language job scam ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T13:16:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fire crews called to ‘mystery odor’ — only to find a cat’s mess ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T13:11:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ It's happening: historic Moon mission set for launch ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/328268/Alleged-Chen-Zhi-associate-Li-Xiong-extradited-from-Cambodia-to-China</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T13:01:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alleged Chen Zhi associate Li Xiong extradited from Cambodia to China ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T12:48:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 12 new biometric e-Channels launched in HK airport for document-free entry ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328259/AI-giant-Anthropic-says-exploring-Australia-data-centre-investments</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T12:46:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK restaurants claim top two spots in Asia's 50 Best - 'Culinary Capital' title reaffirmed with over 200 restaurants listed in internationally acclaimed gourmet guides ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ A taste of Japan lands in Market Place this spring ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T06:43:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says US may exit Iran war soon as new attacks hit Gulf states and Iran ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T06:36:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK Chinese Orchestra presents Jiangnan and Lingnan music in new season ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Pang Kapang, Chinese music ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T04:51:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-04-01T04:47:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/328237/Relegation-battling-Spurs-appoint-De-Zerbi-as-manager</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T04:30:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T04:30:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Relegation-battling Spurs appoint De Zerbi as manager ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tottenham Hotspur,De Zerbi ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328236/Customs-seizes-16m-in-illicit-cigarettes-in-two-raids-2-men-arrested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T04:18:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T04:18:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $16m in illicit cigarettes in two raids, 2 men arrested ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Customs, illicit cigarettes, raids ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328235/EV-tax-concessions-end-nearly-3000-cars-registered-in-February-under-one-for-one-scheme</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T03:41:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T03:41:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ EV tax concessions end, nearly 3,000 cars registered in February under 'one-for-one' scheme ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ electric vehicles, tax concessions, one-for-one scheme ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328234/Supreme-leader-Khamenei-in-Iran-but-avoiding-public-appearances-Russian-envoy-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T02:33:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T02:33:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Supreme leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran War,Trump,Mojtaba Khamenei ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328233/Trump-urges-countries-seeking-oil-to-go-to-Strait-of-Hormuz-and-just-take-it</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T02:20:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T02:20:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran War,Trump ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328232/Housing-Bureau-HKU-sign-MOU-to-boost-construction-tech-for-public-housing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T01:09:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T01:09:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Housing Bureau, HKU sign MOU to boost construction tech for public housing ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Housing Bureau, HKU, construction technology ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/328231/HK-ends-Asian-Cup-qualifying-campaign-with-2-1-defeat-to-India</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T00:48:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T00:48:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK ends Asian Cup qualifying campaign with 2-1 defeat to India ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong, India, Asian Cup qualifying ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/328230/Pakistans-rising-stature-in-Iran-incident-no-accident-HK-can-forge-stronger-ties-via-existing-connections</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T00:14:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T00:14:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistan’s rising stature in Iran incident no accident – HK can forge stronger ties via existing connections ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/328229/The-end-of-life-call-for-Lamma-Winds-Nuts-and-Bolts-Edmund-Leung</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T00:10:23+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T00:10:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The end-of-life call for Lamma Winds | Nuts and Bolts | Edmund Leung ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/328228/Pop-culture-thrives-in-Hong-Kong-neighborhoods-Cultural-Exchange-Bernard-Charnwut-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-04-01T00:05:13+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T00:05:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pop culture thrives in Hong Kong neighborhoods | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328227/Pokémon-card-seller-24-robbed-during-90000-deal-in-Kwun-Tong-one-arrested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T23:30:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T23:30:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pokémon card seller, 24, robbed during $90,000 deal in Kwun Tong, one arrested ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kwun Tong, Pokémon card, robbery ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328226/Kaisa-swung-to-a-522-billion-yuan-net-profit-in-2025</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T23:00:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T23:00:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kaisa swung to a 52.2 billion yuan net profit in 2025 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kaisa ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328224/East-Weeks-Service-Awards-mark-22-years-of-recognizing-citys-best-in-service-industry</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T22:44:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T22:44:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ East Week's Service Awards mark 22 years of recognizing city’s best in service industry ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ East Week,Hong Kong Service Awards ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T22:35:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T22:35:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MPFA plans to raise income threshold for MPF contributions ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ MPFA ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T22:12:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T22:12:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes; monthly losses loom ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328220/Nvidia-bets-US2-billion-on-Marvell-as-rising-AI-adoption-fuels-competition</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T22:10:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T22:10:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia bets US$2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Siobhan Haughey and Ryan Choi crowned 'Best of the Best' at Hong Kong's Sports Oscars ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Huawei posts 2.2 percent growth in annual revenue ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says will boost cooperation with Pakistan on Iran issue ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Contractor questions 'unusual tilting‘ that left Wang Fuk Court water tanks emptied during deadly fire ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I launches 180 units for sale on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Zhipu posts 132 percent rise in annual revenue on AI boom ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ EU delegation's visit will enhance understanding of country, Chinese foreign ministry says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T19:33:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSIC and KRX launch first co-branded HK-Korea cross-market index series ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police bust Yuen Long etomidate lab, seizing over $1m in drugs and arresting one ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pricier fuel hits Tokyo cherry blossom river cruises ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T19:05:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ EDB orders report on SBA cheating claims in Tuen Mun secondary school ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T18:53:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK's Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie not attending royal family's Easter service ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T18:36:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK marks decade of decline in new HIV cases, but health officials warn against complacency ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T18:25:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mind games: How football superstars are fueling chess boom ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Court jails 14 over bribery to secure priority ESF admissions ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China teen diving prodigy nearly retired after 'reaching mental limit' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia to deport Interpol-wanted UK fugitive nabbed in Bali ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pansy Ho seeks court injunction over alleged harassment ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Victoria Coast tenders one three-bedroom unit on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea, Russia news agencies join forces in 'info war' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKTDC's export confidence index slid 5 points amid global uncertainties ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chester to launch final round sales before Easter ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mark Six jackpot hits $15m for tonight's draw ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Korean Air to shift to emergency mode in April amid rising oil prices from Iran war ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328211/Approval-granted-for-Kai-Taks-six-stop-Smart-Green-Mass-Transit-System</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T16:27:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Approval granted for Kai Tak’s six-stop Smart & Green Mass Transit System ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T16:10:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I sells out all 254 units on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T16:05:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T16:05:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China bans entombing cremated remains in empty flats ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T16:02:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T16:02:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China tightens tax on offshores trusts of super-rich with HK-listed shares ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T16:01:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ $5 'privilege' rate sparks outrage as Link REIT ends free parking offer ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T15:52:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Domestic helper dies after collapsing at Fo Tan industrial building ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328168/Pavilia-Farm-III-to-tender-three-and-four-bedroom-units-in-April</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T15:33:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:33:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pavilia Farm III to tender three- and four-bedroom units in April ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T15:22:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:22:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia trims meals programme: what next? ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328167/China-Overseas-records-nearly-19pc-decline-in-net-profit-last-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T15:11:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:11:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Overseas records nearly 19pc decline in net profit last year ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thailand's king endorses Anutin's new cabinet, Royal Gazette says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mind games: How football stars are fuelling chess boom ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR to enhance services for Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays from Wed ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kwai Chung knife-wielding man dies 10 days after being shot by police ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six senior counsel appointed ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia summons Meta and Google over non-compliance with child social media curbs, minister says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's top airlines cautious on outlook as Iran war raises fuel costs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'A very big deal': Canadian astronaut reflects on historic Moon mission ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ DSS Schools Council to regulate off-campus dorms amid increasing non-local intake  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T13:14:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's green steel transition lags Beijing's targets, report says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T13:03:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tap to go: Taxis all set for e-payment shift starting Wed ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Housing Bureau apologizes for sending incorrect flat pictures to Wang Fuk Court fire victims ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T12:37:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump's latest threats ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T12:30:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gold set for worst month in more than 17 years as US rate-cut hopes fade ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T12:11:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China must balance rising inflation with growth risks, central bank adviser says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T12:11:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks slid in mid-day on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T12:10:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK tabloid should pay Prince Harry, others 'substantial' damages: lawyers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Senior childcare worker receives "Star of the Year" award for loving care of abandoned children ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Watching dramas and running at night can harm heart health: Cardiologist reveals 7 harmful evening habits ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/327946/Li-Ka-Shing-Foundation-and-CUHK-Medical-Centre-launch-subsidy-scheme-for-urinary-stone-surgery</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Li Ka Shing Foundation and CUHK Medical Centre launch subsidy scheme for urinary stone surgery ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328138/Cathay-Pacific-to-maintain-capacity-despite-rising-jet-fuel-costs-CEO-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T11:39:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific to maintain capacity despite rising jet fuel costs, CEO says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T11:30:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-31T11:28:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:28:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Peter Lee's greentech unicorn EnerVenue raises US$300 mln for non-lithium battery ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328105/Vegetation-recovery-after-permafrost-collapse-varies-from-decade-to-century-CUHK-study-finds</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:15:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vegetation recovery after permafrost collapse varies from decade to century, CUHK study finds ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328149/Sweden-charges-man-for-selling-wife-to-120-men</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T11:07:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sweden charges man for selling wife to 120 men ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328133/FourSemi-opens-11-times-higher-on-Hong-Kong-trading-debut-on-Tuesday-followed-by-Tongshifu</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T11:00:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:00:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ FourSemi opens 1.1 times higher on Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, followed by Tongshifu ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/328143/China-prosecutes-former-regulatory-official-in-graft-crackdown</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T10:50:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:50:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China prosecutes former regulatory official in graft crackdown ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Former vice chair,China,securities,regulator,prosecuted,bribery ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328132/Chinas-factory-activity-growth-hits-1-year-high-even-as-war-risks-heighten</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T10:45:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:45:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's factory activity growth hits 1-year high even as war risks heighten ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China PMI ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328131/War-sets-dollar-for-monthly-rise-yen-recovers-on-intervention-threat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T10:25:54+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:25:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ War sets dollar for monthly rise, yen recovers on intervention threat ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328135/South-Koreas-Lee-more-active-response-needed-on-energy-situation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T10:24:30+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:24:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea's Lee: more active response needed on energy situation ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,Lee,more active response,energy situation ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328130/Hong-Kong-stocks-open-steady-in-the-morning-on-Tuesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T10:06:39+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:06:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks open steady in the morning on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328147/NASA-begins-countdown-to-April-1-Moon-launch</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T10:03:57+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:03:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NASA begins countdown to April 1 Moon launch ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ NASA,countdown,April 1,Moon,launch ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/def6158cc572c6ae0aa006a98fdd699d/2026-03/m_9.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328090/New-York-can-ban-foie-gras-sales</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T10:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New York can ban foie gras sales ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ New York, United States, Foie gras, Animal rights, Agriculture ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328145/Israel-parliament-approves-death-penalty-bill-for-Palestinians-convicted-of-deadly-attacks</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T09:56:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T09:56:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel parliament approves death penalty bill for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks ]]></news:title>
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        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328134/Australia-investigates-tech-giants-over-social-media-ban-compliance</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T09:17:49+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T09:17:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban compliance ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Australia,tech giants,social media,ban,compliance ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/01d55eebdf36c93f3b3278cb307ddf87/2026-03/u_10.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328352/US-Defense-Secretary-Hegseths-broker-looked-to-buy-defense-fund-before-Iran-attack-FT-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T08:18:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T08:18:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Defense Secretary Hegseth's broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack, FT reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran War,Trump ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/38f565e5981740a39c16ea7863059fb2/2026-04/2026-04-01T125716Z_875185610_RC2BGKA766GU_RTRMADP_3_USA-TRUMP-NATO.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328129/3-UN-peacekeepers-killed-in-Lebanon-as-Israeli-strikes-pummel-south</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T06:47:34+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T06:47:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ UN peacekeeper,Lebanon,Israel strike ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/d6ad6b9c9121b0ef1169dcecd0d01ea4/2026-03/ATVNGHFMMVKHPDXWJA3X3D2D5Q.jpg</image:loc>
        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/328127/As-Easter-approaches-Pope-to-war-leaders-God-does-not-listen-to-your-prayers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T05:12:24+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T05:12:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ As Easter approaches, Pope to war leaders:  ‘God does not listen to your prayers’ ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords/>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/de64406b7cd89acc95cdc878f975f240/2026-03/2026-03-08T161557Z_1682364635_RC2F0KA2FZM1_RTRMADP_3_POPE-PARISH_0.JPG</image:loc>
        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/328126/Safeguarding-your-digital-identities-Fongmula-Francis-Fong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T05:09:51+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T05:09:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Safeguarding your digital identities | Fongmula | Francis Fong ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords/>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/a19b2f672adb8a186b92d1abfa3b2ff8/2026-03/03D5E36E8A294D1CB49D9E9E85F0189A_O_0.jpg</image:loc>
        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328125/Multi-agency-operation-in-New-Territories-nets-17-in-illegal-worker-vice-crackdown</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T05:03:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T05:03:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Multi-agency operation in New Territories nets 17 in illegal worker, vice crackdown ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  New Territories, illegal workers, vice crackdown ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/4423b649e2e11f6409bc2607280e231e/2026-03/MIU_Anti-vice_Illegal-workers_2.jpeg</image:loc>
        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328124/Wall-Street-indexes-end-mostly-lower-as-investors-weigh-Middle-East-conflict-outlook</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T04:57:10+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T04:57:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street indexes end mostly lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ us stock,wall street ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/f8fec08faa83e8cb6c9dcc04233b61b1/2026-03/NYSE_0_5.jpg</image:loc>
        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328123/Customs-seizes-13m-drugs-at-airport-in-three-cases-3-men-arrested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T04:54:28+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T04:54:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $13m drugs at airport in three cases, 3 men arrested ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Customs, drug trafficking, airport arrest ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/b2d555122c4464ba7d58c7538e3a67c4/2026-03/P2026033000927_photo_1325240.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328122/Real-Madrid-fans-awarded-4400-each-after-15-month-legal-battle-over-cancelled-meet-and-greet</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-31T04:47:34+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T04:47:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Real Madrid fans awarded $4,400 each after 15-month legal battle over cancelled meet-and-greet ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Real Madrid, meet-and-greet, compensation ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Youth rescued after climbing Fei Ngo Shan electricity tower in apparent suicide attempt ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) School shooting in Argentina leaves one dead, eight wounded ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 23, arrested for suspected arson at Nam Shan Estate community centre ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Family of worker who died at Shek Kwu Chau site says he worked overtime until midnight, had no lunch breaks ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 dead after bus rear-ends broken-down taxi on Tsing Ma Bridge ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's BYD confident of reaching 1.5 million unit overseas sales in 2026 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Southern returns to profit in 2025 after five years of losses ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T22:08:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New abortuses memorial facility lets families release grief with water-soluble messages ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wo Hop Shek Garden of Forever Love Phase II,The Spring of Love,water-soluble,commemorative ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T22:00:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T22:00:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New Nasdaq rules to include 'fast entry' for new listings on benchmark index ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T21:38:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T21:38:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street opens higher after selloff, Middle East in focus ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T21:33:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T21:33:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'I wanted to retire': Diving star Quan Hongchan reveals battle with body image and online scrutiny ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T21:30:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T21:30:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SDF officer's intrusion into Chinese embassy 'extremely unusual and serious', says Japan's police chief ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,Japan,Self-Defense Forces,Embassy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T21:29:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ceci Lee strikes gold again at Asian Track Cycling Championships ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T21:29:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T21:29:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Microsoft unveils AI upgrades, rolls out Copilot Cowork to early-access customers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T21:20:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T21:20:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tourism chief touts National Games success, eyes merchandising to boost future events ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T21:06:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T21:06:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's cherry blossom season dazzles locals and tourists ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T21:01:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Hong Kong Story' exhibition at Museum of History to reopen April 1 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T20:36:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T20:36:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran calls US peace proposals 'unrealistic', oil rises amid new missile strikes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T20:32:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T20:32:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shenzhen Inovance expressed interest in listing in Hong Kong, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T20:27:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T20:27:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ EdUHK president urges teacher training support amid school-age population decline ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T20:22:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ PetroChina says Strait of Hormuz oil and gas supplies account for roughly 10pc of its operations ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Victor Li Tzar-kuoi’s child donates $100,000 gold coin to Community Chest ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T18:54:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sai Kung ‘waterspout’ was just a raindrop, Observatory clarifies  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T18:16:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China lodges stern representations with U.S. over four senators' visit to Taiwan region ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328084/Central-Residence-By-The-Park-tender-sells-one-special-unit-on-Friday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:57:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:57:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Central Residence By The Park tender sells one special unit on Friday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328083/BOC-Hong-Kong-profit-up-5pc-to-401b-in-2025</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:57:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:57:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOC Hong Kong profit up 5pc to $40.1b in 2025 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ BOC Hong Kong,commercial property ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328082/Fire-alarm-halts-Wang-Fuk-Court-public-hearing-as-witness-details-ignored-safety-concerns</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:53:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:53:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fire alarm halts Wang Fuk Court public hearing as witness details ignored safety concerns ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court,public hearing ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/328081/Air-China-resumes-flights-to-North-Korea-but-stops-taking-fresh-bookings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:44:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:44:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Air China resumes flights to North Korea but stops taking fresh bookings ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Air China,North Korea,China ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328080/Hang-Seng-Index-falls-200-points-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:38:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:38:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index falls 200 points on Monday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ stocks,Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index,HSI ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328079/La-Mirabelle-Is-254-units-oversubscribe-28-times-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:30:32+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:30:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I's 254 units oversubscribe 28 times on Monday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328078/KT-Marina-IIs-second-sales-brochure-offers-1121-units</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:14:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:14:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ KT Marina II's second sales brochure offers 1,121 units ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ KT Marina ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328077/Israel-PM-restores-access-after-Latin-Patriarch-blocked-from-Holy-Sepulchre</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:07:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:07:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel PM restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from Holy Sepulchre ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem,Holy Sepulchre,restore ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:07:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:07:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOJ highlights inflationary pressure from oil, weak yen ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:06:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:06:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Court throws out designer's $100 trillion claim against Queen Elizabeth and Trump ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328074/Pavilia-Farm-III-offers-892-units-in-its-new-sales-brochure-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T17:06:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:06:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pavilia Farm III offers 892 units in its new sales brochure on Monday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Pavilia Farm,New World Development ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328073/SFC-targets-the-launch-of-uncertificated-securities-market-regime-on-November-16</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Angela Lee promoted to Commerce and Economic Development Permanent Secretary; Winnie Tse to head TD ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dah Sing Banking Group net rises 20pc to $2.48b ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's DeepSeek AI chatbot suffers longest outage since viral rise in early 2025 ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328062/In-One-Above-sells-30-units-by-tender-on-Friday</loc>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/328060/China-Resources-Land-2025-profit-flat-at-254-billion-yuan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T14:17:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Resources Land 2025 profit flat at 25.4 billion yuan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/328058/Retired-Janice-Tse-appointed-Constitutional-and-Mainland-Affairs-Secretary</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-30T13:25:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Retired Janice Tse appointed Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Secretary  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T13:05:56+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T12:48:44+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T12:41:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invitation to visit China ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T12:35:40+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-30T12:09:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's premier sprinter Satono Reve to take on 'out of reach' Ka Ying Rising in Hong Kong rematch after JRA G1 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T21:37:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ PetroChina's net profit dropped 4.5pc to 157.3b yuan in 2025 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Health and psychological assessment required for Wang Fuk Court fire victims returning home ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore eyes closer HK ties, gold trading ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T19:43:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Surge in mainland high-speed rail tours as Hongkongers reroute Easter travel plans amid Middle East unrest ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T19:11:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T19:11:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China conducts patrol around South China Sea shoal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T18:44:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T18:44:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T18:41:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T18:41:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistan hosts Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T18:26:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T18:26:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of America agrees to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein accusers' lawsuit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:58:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T17:58:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kai Tak Sports Park maximizes functionality by hosting weekly events, says sports commissioner ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:48:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T17:48:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China protests US alert over security rules change in HK ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Cui Jianchun,National Security ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:41:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T17:41:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR launches first Q-train with new signaling system on Tsuen Wan Line ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:26:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T17:26:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese mainland AI short dramas targets 24 bln yuan market size ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/328009/Phase-2B-of-Victoria-Voyage-to-launch-20-sea-view-units-via-tender-next-Wednesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:13:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T17:13:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Phase 2B of Victoria Voyage to launch 20 sea-view units via tender next Wednesday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Victoria Voyage ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/328008/North-Koreas-Kim-oversees-test-of-high-thrust-engine-state-media</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-29T17:10:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T17:10:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea's Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: state media ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kim Jong Un,rocket,engine ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chester sells 126 units on Saturday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T15:43:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MPFA proposes two-tier surcharge mechanism for late MPF payments ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Stranded whale freed from sandbank off German coast ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Around 100 buildings reinstall scaffold nets after passing fire safety test, says Bernadette Linn ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sabalenka beats Gauff to complete rare 'Sunshine Double' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Death, protests and revelry as World Cup stadium reopens in Mexico ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pacquiao rematch will be an exhibition, says Mayweather ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 13.7m tourists visit HK so far this year, up 17pc: Paul Chan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Protesters rally in London against UK far-right rise ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T13:47:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T13:47:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK police waive fingerprints for eligible certificates of no criminal conviction applicants ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T13:20:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T13:20:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T13:18:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK airport limits power banks to two per passenger, bans in‑flight charging ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T12:27:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T12:27:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T12:14:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T12:14:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies pop up in thousands of US cities ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-29T12:08:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Three dead in building fire in China's Shanxi, Xinhua reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 4 types of foods that harm cardiovascular health ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong resident rescued from illegal work detention in Myanmar following 'horror movie' ordeal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-28T20:06:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China demands more than just 'regret' from Japan after embassy break-in ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kongers share their top money-saving secrets ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T16:06:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asian refiners switch from Dubai to Brent to price US crude, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T15:50:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Philippines' Marcos says ASEAN summit will focus on MidEast war ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T15:47:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T15:47:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327887/Epstein-survivors-sue-US-govt-over-revealed-identities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T15:46:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T15:46:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Epstein survivors sue US govt over revealed identities ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T15:38:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T15:38:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two men arrested at airport for extendable batons in checked luggage ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/327895/China-boycotts-top-AI-conference-after-ban-on-papers-from-US-sanctioned-entities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T15:08:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T15:08:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China boycotts top AI conference after ban on papers from US-sanctioned entities ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T14:59:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T14:59:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Huawei's new AI chip find favour with ByteDance, Alibaba which plan to place orders, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/327893/Chinese-universities-with-military-links-bought-Super-Micro-servers-with-restricted-AI-chips</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T14:43:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T14:43:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese universities with military links bought Super Micro servers with restricted AI chips ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327892/K-Wah-International-swings-to-loss-of-869-mln</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T14:36:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T14:36:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ K Wah International swings to loss of $869 mln ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ K Wah International ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327881/AI-used-to-make-fetishised-images-of-disabled-women</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T14:26:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T14:26:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI used to make 'fetishised' images of disabled women ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327891/Eight-injured-in-three-vehicle-collision-in-Sha-Tin</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T14:01:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T14:01:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eight injured in three-vehicle collision in Sha Tin ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T13:49:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T13:49:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKPTU officially dissolves on March 24 after almost four years ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T13:41:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T13:41:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader, State Department says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T13:24:24+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T13:24:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Van mounts flowerbed curb on Lai Chi Kok Road ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T13:15:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T13:15:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea, Belarus sign 'friendship' treaty during Lukashenko visit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T12:31:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T12:31:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Satellite observations offer insight into a tsunami's early stages ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327879/Trump-says-ordering-airport-security-workers-be-paid</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T12:12:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T12:12:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says ordering airport security workers be paid ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T12:03:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T12:03:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares recover by noon ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T12:00:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T12:00:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 101 y/o grandmother has no "three highs": Reveals her longevity secrets ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Black or blood in stool not always indicative of intestinal problems: Understanding 4 key symptoms of upper GI bleeding ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326970/Root-cause-of-nasal-congestion-Not-necessarily-due-to-excess-mucus</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Root cause of nasal congestion - Not necessarily due to excess mucus ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Musk rewrites IPO playbook with large slice of SpaceX stock for retail investors, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:54:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's signature to appear on US currency, Treasury says, ending 165-year tradition ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:51:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK home price rises 1.6pc in February, up for ninth straight month ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China announces policy to ease academic pressure on students ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:38:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea enforces naphtha export ban amid Middle East supply disruptions ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:37:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T10:37:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China detaining Panama-flagged ships amid battle over port control, FMC says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:23:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T10:23:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's five-year bond yield hits fresh high as Mideast conflict fuels inflation fears ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:19:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T10:19:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beijing Tong Ren Tang Healthcare delays Hong Kong listing amid market uncertainty ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:14:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T10:14:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:07:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares open lower on uncertain Iran crisis outlook ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:03:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel political unity on Iran war fractures, opposition warns of 'security disaster' ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/327799/Perception-imagination-golden-memories-Swire-Properties-Arts-Month-2026</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T10:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T09:57:54+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T09:29:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T09:29:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump extends deadline for striking Iran's energy plants to April 7 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T08:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T08:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ French tenor Benjamin Bernheim makes dazzling HK debut ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-27T07:44:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T07:44:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two tigers, one vision: why Hong Kong and Singapore must collaborate, not just compete ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/327857/Holy-wines-for-Easter-holiday-The-Stellar-Cellar-Alice-Wong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-27T05:48:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Holy wines for Easter holiday | The Stellar Cellar | Alice Wong ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ INSIDE TRACK: How Mark Newnham's masterclass preparation delivered Invincible Ibis the Hong Kong Derby ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T22:10:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's Fosun seeks Shanghai listing for Atlantis Sanya luxury resort ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T21:41:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pokemon shop employee stabbed to death in Tokyo's commercial district ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T21:40:19+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T20:36:54+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T20:36:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-26T20:36:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T20:26:42+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T20:15:56+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T20:14:24+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T20:10:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chow Tai Fook Jewellery unveils first Aussie store at Westfield Sydney ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T19:56:23+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T19:44:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six arrested in ‘Guess Who’ phone scam swindling $1.16m from elderly victims ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan says beginning release of state oil reserves ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares close lower, Kuaishou slumps 14pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Henderson Land names Hung Hom project "One Victoria Cove", offering 1,296 units ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fire and Ambulance Services Academy’s Open Day tickets available now ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MPF members to record HK$21,542 loss each in March amid Middle East turmoil ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China launches long-term care insurance system to alleviate aging challenges ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T14:44:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nissin Foods records 65pc increase in net profit last year ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man dies in suspected electrocution at Mui Wo beach ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong’s yacht tourism push: charting a course to become the Monaco of Asia-Pacific ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ One heart, a thousand tongues: the shifting breath of Arabic | Arabic Window | Amjad Refai ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan holds first summit on Fuji eruption response, warns of up to 30cm of ash in worst-case scenario ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ USS Gerald R. Ford withdraws from Middle East after fire, revealing reliability issues ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T03:45:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta ordered to pay $375 million in New Mexico trial over child exploitation, user safety claims ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T03:26:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Fan climbs over railing at airport to catch glimpse of K-pop stars, officers prevent fall ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T03:21:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump reschedules Iran-delayed China visit for May 14-15 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T02:33:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK restaurants sweep top two spots at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T02:21:16+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T02:17:32+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T01:58:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 arrested over brutal attack on 23-year-old man in Tin Shui Wai park ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-26T01:47:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-26T01:47:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran state TV says Tehran rejects US peace plan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T23:00:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T23:00:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin named new BBC boss ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK Electric promotes solar power as 20-year icon Lamma Winds set to be dismantled ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Miami Quay sees three deals for $43 million ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UN rights council set to hold urgent debate Friday on Iran school strike ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taste the art: A playful edible art journey at Central Harbourfront ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Western powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK records hottest day of the year so far at 30 degrees ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former Apple Daily building cordoned off as three related companies dissolved ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T20:38:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ In-form Knicks turn up heat on Celtics in playoffs chase ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T20:24:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Spanish PM says Middle East war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T20:10:46+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T20:08:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kuaishou's adjusted net profit grew 16.5 percent to 20.65b yuan in 2025 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US officials downplay controller 'distraction' in New York crash ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kenya says it has finalised trade deal negotiations with China ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Life Insurance's 2025 profit surges 44pc to 154.1 billion yuan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From scenic peak to trash hill: volunteers warn of worsening pollution at Fei Ngo Shan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Central Residence By The Park records multi-unit purchase for nearly HK$60 mln on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:58:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan PM asks IEA to prepare additional 'coordinated release' of oil ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:54:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T17:54:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Competition Commission takes legal action against six firms, 12 individuals over $700m bid-rigging scandal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:41:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T17:41:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Television Broadcasts swings to a profit of HK$59 million last year, proposes name change to TVB ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:33:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T17:33:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former Chinese aerospace executive handed suspended death sentence over corruption ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:27:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T17:27:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sun Life Hong Kong upgraded to "AA" rating by S&P, with stable outlook ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327679/45-year-old-HK-man-loses-over-900000-in-online-escort-scam</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:25:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T17:25:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 45-year-old HK man loses over $900,000 in online escort scam ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:20:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T17:20:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKR's luxury project Toscana in Discover Bay plans to sell 320 homes in mid-year ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:15:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR to upgrade Tung Chung Line signalling system this Sunday as part of extension construction ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:13:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T17:13:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BlackRock CEO Fink warns of 'global recession' if oil goes to US$150, BBC reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T17:03:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T17:03:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK exclusively holds Art Basel for next five years ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T16:59:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Belarus leader visits North Korea for first time ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T16:53:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says it has right to retaliate against Mexico's tariff hikes ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ All Whites willing to face Iran outside US in World Cup opener ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I to start sales next week ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shares of Labubu maker Pop Mart dive over 20pc after posting strong earnings ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T15:24:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK and Hainan can deepen free trade ties for mutual benefits, John Lee says  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chester sees 17 times oversubscription on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T15:03:01+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T14:57:33+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T14:38:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Victoria Voyage Phase 2B expects to begin sales in the near future ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T14:16:47+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T14:15:14+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327647/Japan-says-Chinese-embassy-break-in-regrettable</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T13:56:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan says Chinese embassy break-in 'regrettable' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Five charged in $90m bid-rigging scheme at three housing estates ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tuen Mun truck overturns after crash, driver unconscious ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T13:05:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Scammers pose as debt collectors, threaten victims over fake debts ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T13:01:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T13:01:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T12:51:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T12:51:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UN resolution seeks to call African slave trade 'gravest crime' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/327637/Illustrious-Salah-to-leave-Liverpool-at-the-end-of-the-season</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T12:50:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T12:50:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Illustrious' Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327628/Trump-votes-by-mail-in-Florida-race-where-Democrat-flips-Mar-a-Lago-district</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T12:32:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T12:32:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump votes by mail in Florida race where Democrat flips Mar-a-Lago district ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T12:10:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T12:10:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks flat by midday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/327633/Meta-boosts-top-executives-pay-with-stock-options-as-AI-race-heats-up</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T12:00:59+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T12:00:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Meta,pay,AI ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/health/article/326845/Freeze-dried-strawberries-tested-for-20-pesticides-heavy-metal-exceeds-limit-by-145-times</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Freeze-dried strawberries tested for 20 pesticides, heavy metal exceeds limit by 14.5 times ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326967/7-major-ultrasound-myths-debunked</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 7 major ultrasound myths debunked ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327627/OpenAI-drops-AI-video-tool-Sora-startling-Disney-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T11:28:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T11:28:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI drops AI video tool Sora, startling Disney, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/327624/Quiet-Achiever-James-Ormans-season-springs-to-life-in-March</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T11:12:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T11:12:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Quiet Achiever: James Orman's season springs to life in March ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327636/Meet-the-four-astronauts-set-to-voyage-around-the-Moon</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T11:10:20+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T11:10:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meet the four astronauts set to voyage around the Moon ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/327623/SK-Hynix-files-confidentiality-for-2026-US-listing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T10:34:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T10:34:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix files confidentiality for 2026 US listing ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327626/NASA-plans-moon-base-nuclear-spacecraft-in-multibillion-dollar-moon-program-expansion</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T10:22:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T10:22:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NASA plans moon base, nuclear spacecraft in multibillion-dollar moon program expansion ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ NASA,moon base,nuclear spacecraft,multibillion-dollar,moon,program expansion ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/635cbd3259da196e945134680dec47bc/2026-03/p_5.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327622/Feds-Barr-sees-rates-holding-steady-for-some-time-given-above-target-inflation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T10:13:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T10:13:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed's Barr sees rates holding steady 'for some time' given above-target inflation ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Fed,US,rate cut ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T10:08:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T10:08:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ JPMorgan's Dimon says he is 'a little optimistic' on Iran conflict ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ JPMorgan Chase,Jamie Dimon,US,Iran ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327634/Artemis-2-Moon-mission-a-primer</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T10:06:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T10:06:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Artemis 2 Moon mission: a primer ]]></news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/65706579902b217fb6acf3bdd5d6d333/2026-03/i_6.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327620/CK-Hutchison-unit-says-Panama-arbitration-claim-now-tops-US2-billion</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T10:00:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T10:00:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Hutchison unit says Panama arbitration claim now tops US$2 billion ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Panama,CK Hutchison,port,Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327632/Iran-fires-missile-salvo-after-Trump-signals-progress-in-talks</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T09:56:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T09:56:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran fires missile salvo after Trump signals progress in talks ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327619/SpaceX-aims-to-file-for-IPO-as-soon-as-this-week-The-Information-reports</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Crafting a symbiosis of art and life ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Inside Ayako Rokkaku’s world: Where instinct leads and forms follow ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327617/Traders-bet-500-million-on-oil-price-just-before-Trumps-post-on-delay-to-Iran-attack</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Traders bet $500 million on oil price just before Trump's post on delay to Iran attack ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327616/Trump-cites-progress-with-Iran-US-reported-to-propose-plan-to-end-war</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T06:26:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T06:26:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump cites progress with Iran, US reported to propose plan to end war  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T05:25:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 65, arrested for managing Mong Kok vice establishment ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T05:17:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T05:17:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ What else did Takaichi actually gain from her trip to the US besides the Pearl Harbor joke? ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/327612/Towngas-taps-blockchain-in-HKs-value-adder-shift-Counting-Beans-and-Saving-Green-Edmund-Yeung</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T05:13:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T05:13:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Towngas taps blockchain in HK’s value-adder shift | Counting Beans and Saving Green | Edmund Yeung ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/327611/Supplying-the-Globe-reflections-through-art-Cultural-Exchange-Bernard-Charnwut-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T05:07:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T05:07:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Supplying the Globe: reflections through art | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327610/Pakistan-willing-to-host-peace-talks-to-end-US-Israeli-war-on-Iran</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T04:46:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T04:46:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistan willing to host peace talks to end US-Israeli war on Iran ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327609/Trump-says-Iran-made-a-major-energy-related-gift-to-the-US</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T04:41:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T04:41:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says Iran made a major energy-related gift to the US ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327608/Wall-Street-indexes-fall-on-worries-about-Middle-East-war-interest-rates</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T04:34:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T04:34:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street indexes fall on worries about Middle East war, interest rates ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327607/Vietnamese-tourist-collapses-on-open-top-bus-in-Tsim-Sha-Tsui-rushed-to-hospital</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T03:52:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T03:52:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vietnamese tourist collapses on open-top bus in Tsim Sha Tsui, rushed to hospital ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tsim Sha Tsui, tourist collapse, open-top bus ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327606/Woman-arrested-in-Tai-Po-with-56000-worth-of-etomidate-capsules</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T03:33:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T03:33:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman arrested in Tai Po with $56,000 worth of etomidate capsules ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tai Po, etomidate, drug trafficking ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-25T03:28:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T03:28:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran War,Trump ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327604/Govt-urges-patience-at-Wang-Fuk-Court-fire-hearing-reviewing-criminalisation-of-bid-rigging</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T03:18:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T03:18:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt urges patience at Wang Fuk Court fire hearing, reviewing criminalisation of bid-rigging ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court, fire inquiry, bid-rigging review ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327603/Video-Electric-bicycle-bursts-into-flames-in-Tsim-Sha-Tsui-no-injuries</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T03:06:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T03:06:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Electric bicycle bursts into flames in Tsim Sha Tsui, no injuries ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327602/76-year-old-driver-dies-after-being-trapped-between-two-container-trucks-in-Tin-Shui-Wai</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T02:13:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T02:13:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 76-year-old driver dies after being trapped between two container trucks in Tin Shui Wai ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tin Shui Wai, traffic accident, container truck ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327601/Trump-approved-Iran-operation-after-Netanyahu-argued-for-joint-killing-of-Khamenei-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-25T02:04:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T02:04:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327598/Epic-Games-to-cut-more-than-1000-jobs-as-Fortnite-usage-falls</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T22:50:08+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T22:50:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Epic Games to cut more than 1,000 jobs as Fortnite usage falls ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Epic Games,layoff ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327597/WuXi-Biologics-net-profit-surged-463pc-to-491b-yuan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T22:42:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T22:42:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ WuXi Biologic's net profit surged 46.3pc to 4.91b yuan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore PM Lawrence Wong embarks on China visit, focusing on Boao Forum and Hong Kong partnership ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-24T18:03:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T18:03:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xiaomi reports 23.7 percent drop in Q4 profit ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327567/Sinopec-to-ramp-up-Bohai-Bay-shale-oil-as-backup-to-sustain-output</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:58:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:58:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sinopec to ramp up Bohai Bay shale oil as backup to sustain output ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327565/Connext-in-Wong-Tai-Sin-receives-over-400-checks-on-Tuesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:56:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:56:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Connext in Wong Tai Sin receives over 400 checks on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327564/China-Telecom-posts-332b-yuan-net-profit-up-05pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:52:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:52:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Telecom posts 33.2b yuan net profit, up 0.5pc ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327563/Savage-killing-in-Taiwan-man-found-with-mutilated-face-after-drug-dispute</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:51:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Savage killing in Taiwan: man found with mutilated face after drug dispute ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327549/Japans-cherry-blossom-picnics-feel-the-pinch-of-global-inflation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:51:04+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:51:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's cherry blossom picnics feel the pinch of global inflation ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327561/Hong-Kong-pursues-new-global-trade-pacts-and-RCEP-membership-John-Lee</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:42:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong pursues new global trade pacts and RCEP membership: John Lee ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:41:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:41:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Four new members including Baidu chair Li Yanhong join the Chief Executive's Council of Advisers ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327559/HK-securities-watchdog-bans-Patrick-Lui-Pak-tong-for-life-fines-him-1743-million</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:36:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:36:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK securities watchdog bans Patrick Lui Pak-tong for life, fines him $17.43 million ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:22:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:22:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mixue profit jumps 33pc in 2025, founder Zhang Hongfu moves to co-chairman role ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Mixue,bubble tea ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:08:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:08:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China protests to Japan about Tokyo embassy break-in ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327553/Cathay-Pacific-extends-Dubai-Riyadh-flight-cancellations-until-May-31</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:06:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:06:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific extends Dubai, Riyadh flight cancellations until May 31 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327541/No-tsunami-threat-after-deep-76-magnitude-earthquake-near-Tonga</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:04:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:04:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ No tsunami threat after deep 7.6 magnitude earthquake near Tonga ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327552/Foto-in-Mong-Kok-to-sell-all-122-units-on-Friday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T17:01:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T17:01:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foto+ in Mong Kok to sell all 122 units on Friday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ foto+,K&K Property,Mong Kok ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan to tap joint oil stockpiles, PM says, with no end seen to supply crisis ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKAWL welcomes four members including Sino Group's Daryl Ng to join the board ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Philippine president says grounding planes due fuel shortage a 'distinct possibility', Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327536/Mega-haunted-home-in-Telford-Gardens-up-for-auction-at-23m</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T15:15:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T15:15:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/327535/Alibaba-unveils-next-gen-chip-for-agentic-AI-company</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T15:15:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba unveils next-gen chip for agentic AI: company ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-24T15:09:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T15:09:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan to drop 'most important' tag for China ties ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/gossip/article/327534/Elaine-Yiu-ditches-rumored-beau-parties-with-tycoon-on-night-out</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T15:07:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Elaine Yiu ditches rumored beau, parties with tycoon on night out ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327527/Amazon-says-AWS-Bahrain-region-disrupted-following-drone-activity</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T15:01:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T15:01:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Amazon says AWS' Bahrain region 'disrupted' following drone activity ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-24T14:54:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T14:54:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Giordano International's profit unchanged last year, raises final dividend ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327525/Manilas-jeepney-drivers-struggle-as-Mideast-war-sends-diesel-cost-soaring</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T14:44:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T14:44:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Manila's jeepney drivers struggle as Mideast war sends diesel cost soaring ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327519/Perfect-Japan-posts-spark-Gen-Z-social-media-backlash</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T14:35:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T14:35:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327532/Fire-alarm-system-disabled-at-Wang-Fuk-Court-no-declaration-filed-with-FSD</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T14:32:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T14:32:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fire alarm system disabled at Wang Fuk Court; no declaration filed with FSD ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court,hearing,independent committee ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327531/Investors-bet-Iran-war-will-boost-Chinese-renewables-demand</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-24T14:25:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T14:25:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Investors bet Iran war will boost Chinese renewables demand ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-24T10:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kerry Properties' underlying profit drops 22 percent to HK$2 billion last year ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327445/FSCOM-surged-134pc-in-Hong-Kong-debut-followed-by-Nsing-Technologies</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ FS.COM surged 13.4pc in Hong Kong debut, followed by Nsing Technologies ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Macau student killed in Hengqin robbery ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Black Monday hits Hong Kong stocks on Middle East turmoil, Hang Seng Index loses nearly 900 points ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T16:39:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T16:39:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Manulife (International) to expand investment, operations in Hong Kong after re-domiciliation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T16:34:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T16:34:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Netizens shift from surprise to praise for creative Eid celebrations by Indonesian helpers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T16:32:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T16:32:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK authorities revise meningitis outbreak cases to 29 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T16:03:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T16:03:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gold dives to 4-month low as inflation pressures lift rate hike bets ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T15:56:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T15:56:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China curbs fuel price hike, limits increase to about half of expected ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327435/Hang-Seng-Bank-upgrades-2026-HK-GDP-growth-forecast-to-31pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T15:46:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Bank upgrades 2026 HK GDP growth forecast to 3.1pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T15:33:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T15:33:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pilot, co-pilot killed after passenger jet hits ground fire truck at New York's LaGuardia airport ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Air Canada,LaGuardia airport ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327433/Japanese-firms-agree-to-526pc-wage-hike-top-union-groups-preliminary-data-shows</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T15:26:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T15:26:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese firms agree to 5.26pc wage hike, top union group's preliminary data shows ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327431/South-Korean-shares-tumble-won-hits-17-year-low-on-Mideast-conflict</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T15:22:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T15:22:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean shares tumble, won hits 17-year low on Mideast conflict ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T15:15:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ping An investment arm questions US allocation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T15:10:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CR Beer profit falls 29pc, full-year dividend hits five-year high ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China Resources Beer ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327428/Newborn-dies-after-being-found-abandoned-in-Causeway-Bay-mall</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T15:06:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T15:06:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Newborn dies after being found abandoned in Causeway Bay mall ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Iran takes aim at Gulf sites ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T13:28:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hongkong Post announces postage rate hike starting April 13 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327422/Driver-unconscious-as-truck-overturns-in-Tuen-Mun-crash-with-fire-engine</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T13:23:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Driver unconscious as truck overturns in Tuen Mun crash with fire engine ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327421/Global-economy-under-major-threat-from-Strait-of-Hormuz-crisis-IEA-chief</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T13:12:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T13:12:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/327420/Hong-Kong-racing-tips-and-early-analysis-Happy-Valley-Wednesday-March-25</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T12:50:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T12:50:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong racing tips and early analysis: Happy Valley, Wednesday, March 25 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327419/China-welcomes-investment-from-Singapores-Temasek-Vice-Premier-He-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T12:46:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T12:46:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China welcomes investment from Singapore's Temasek, Vice Premier He says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-23T12:13:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T12:13:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares fall further by midday, with HSI losing over 800 points ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327417/Centaline-to-acquire-Regal-Oriental-Hotel-for-nearly-15b-with-student-hostel-conversion-plan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T12:05:55+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T12:05:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Centaline to acquire Regal Oriental Hotel for nearly $1.5b, with student hostel conversion plan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Regal Oriental Hotel,student hostel,Regal Hotels International,Paliburg,Century City International ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326648/Popular-wet-wipes-found-contaminated-with-deadly-bacteria-linked-to-6-deaths</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Popular wet wipes found contaminated with deadly bacteria, linked to 6 deaths ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326964/Washing-wool-sweaters-after-every-wear-is-a-mistake-Expert-teaches-optimal-washing-frequency-and-techniques</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Washing wool sweaters after every wear is a mistake - Expert teaches optimal washing frequency and techniques ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326842/Chronic-inflammation-leads-to-eczemamemory-decline-Nutritionist-recommends-6-anti-inflammatory-foods</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chronic inflammation leads to eczema/memory decline: Nutritionist recommends 6 anti-inflammatory foods ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327416/Japan-considers-cutting-inflation-linked-bond-buybacks-as-demand-rises-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T11:20:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T11:20:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan considers cutting inflation-linked bond buybacks as demand rises, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Japan,inflation,government bond ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327415/Hedge-funds-selling-of-emerging-Asian-market-stocks-last-week-was-most-in-a-year-says-Goldman</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T11:13:18+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T11:13:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hedge funds' selling of emerging Asian market stocks last week was most in a year, says Goldman ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ hedge fund,Goldman Sachs,Asia,Iran war ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327414/Zijin-Mining-to-acquire-Chifeng-Golds-controlling-power-for-over-18-bln-yuan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T11:05:39+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T11:05:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zijin Mining to acquire Chifeng Gold's controlling power for over 18 bln yuan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zinjin Mining,Chifeng Gold  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327411/Insurer-AIA-applies-to-list-US18-billion-global-medium-term-note-programme-in-Hong-Kong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T10:20:24+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T10:20:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Insurer AIA applies to list US$18 billion global medium-term note programme in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ AIA,note,Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327413/IEA-consulting-with-governments-on-further-oil-stock-releases-chief-Birol-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T10:19:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T10:19:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IEA consulting with governments on further oil stock releases, chief Birol says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ IEA,oil ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/525b9707544265ae0fafae15e0bdc2be/2026-03/AFP__20260306__A2862G3__v1__HighRes__BelgiumEnergyOilConflict.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327412/Japanese-PM-Takaichi-concludes-US-visit-White-House-releases-joyful-photos</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T10:17:55+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T10:17:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese PM Takaichi concludes US visit, White House releases joyful photos ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Takaichi Sanae,Donald Trump,White House visit ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327394/Derby-delight-Sha-Tin-Racecourse-comes-alive-for-Hong-Kong-racing-classic</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T10:10:51+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T10:10:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Derby delight: Sha Tin Racecourse comes alive for Hong Kong racing classic ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327410/International-economist-dismisses-stagflation-fears</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T10:09:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T10:09:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ International economist dismisses stagflation fears ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran war,economy,stagflation,AI,China,US dollar,oil ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327409/Hang-Seng-Index-falls-below-25000-points-at-open</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-23T10:00:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T10:00:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index falls below 25,000 points at open ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ ByteDance to sell gaming unit Moonton to Saudi PIF-owned firm ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T19:51:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 69 arrested over 61 fraud cases involving $190 million ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea parliament passes bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T19:22:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AFCD plans booking system for popular campsites Before National Day, relocation site for affected pig farms ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T19:15:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T19:15:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Some 50 hurt in fire at car parts factory in South Korea, Yonhap says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T19:09:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T19:09:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Contractor suspended from public works tenders after fatal Kwai Chung crane collapse ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T19:06:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T19:06:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Xpeng to launch EVs for Latin American market, loss narrows 80pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T18:55:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T18:55:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gross bus find: used pantyliner sparks outrage online ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327297/Media-personality-Poon-Siu-man-arrested-in-connection-to-Jason-Poons-6m-loan-fraud-case-sources</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T18:45:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T18:45:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Media personality Poon Siu-man arrested in connection to Jason Poon's $6m loan fraud case: sources ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T18:39:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T18:39:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese prosecutors charge former Shaolin Temple's 'CEO monk' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T18:29:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump compares Pearl Harbor to strikes on Iran in meeting Japan's leader ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T18:10:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T18:10:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices, IEA says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T18:06:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T18:06:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt switches to Bonaqua bottled water after scandal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T18:05:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Investors drive US money market fund assets to records as war-related risk fears multiply ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327278/China-swim-sensation-Yu-13-beats-multiple-Olympic-medallist</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T17:50:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China swim sensation Yu, 13, beats multiple Olympic medallist ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T17:46:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T17:46:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Unitree seeks to raise 4.2 billion yuan in Shanghai IPO ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T17:44:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T17:44:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beijing-backed brain chip firm says it is 3 years behind Musk's Neuralink ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,brain-computer,NeuCyber Neurotech ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327256/MAGA-devotees-unshaken-by-Trumps-war-on-Iran</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T17:39:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T17:39:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MAGA devotees unshaken by Trump's war on Iran ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T17:36:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T17:36:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong CPI rises 1.7pc in February ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327280/Towngas-profit-broadly-flat-at-569-bln-faces-gas-tariff-hike-pressure</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T17:23:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Towngas profit broadly flat at $5.69 bln, faces gas tariff hike pressure ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Norway's crown princess says she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Sinochem cuts refinery runs, seeks prompt-delivery crude, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran conflict could flip China's deflation into 'bad inflation' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T16:38:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T16:38:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks end lower, Alibaba dives over 6pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T16:35:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T16:35:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T16:31:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T16:31:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Businessman Jason Poon released after questioning, says he will focus on family and business ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327262/NASA-returns-Moon-rocket-to-pad-eyeing-April-1-launch</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T16:22:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T16:22:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NASA returns Moon rocket to pad, eyeing April 1 launch ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T16:16:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T16:16:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bus firms lift AC minimum to 25 degrees as fuel costs climb ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327267/Oversight-failures-exposed-as-fire-safety-systems-found-disabled-for-months-fire-probe-hears</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T15:59:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T15:59:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oversight failures exposed as fire safety systems found disabled for months, fire probe hears ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327266/Chongqing-mayor-under-investigation-by-Chinas-anti-graft-watchdog</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T15:45:24+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T15:45:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chongqing mayor under investigation by China's anti-graft watchdog ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T15:31:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T15:31:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump-appointed arts panel approves gold coin featuring president's image ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T15:30:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T15:30:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New BTS album drops ahead of comeback mega-gig ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327259/MarketingPulse-and-eTailingPulse-conclude-in-Hong-Kong-spotlighting-AI-and-new-growth-strategies</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T15:00:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T15:00:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse conclude in Hong Kong, spotlighting AI and new growth strategies ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327261/Cheng-family-mulls-US4-bln-share-sales-to-NWD-bets-on-property-rebound-Bloomberg</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T14:52:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T14:52:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cheng family mulls US$4 bln share sales to NWD, bets on property rebound: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327264/Chinas-Xiaomi-to-invest-87-bn-in-AI-over-three-years</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T14:40:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T14:40:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Xiaomi to invest $8.7 bn in AI over three years ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T14:24:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T14:24:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former FBI agents sue Patel claiming they were fired for work on Trump election conspiracy case ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Former FBI agents,sue,Patel,fired,Trump,election conspiracy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T14:19:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T14:19:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Crude down as Netanyahu looks to reassure on war ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327257/Hong-Kong-Flower-Show-opens-at-Victoria-Park-with-HKJC-backing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T14:06:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T14:06:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Flower Show opens at Victoria Park with HKJC backing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T13:31:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T13:31:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's Mideast muddle could play into Xi's hands at planned summit ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327260/Video-evidence-shows-firefighter-Ho-assisted-evacuation-before-separation-with-team</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T13:15:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T13:15:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Video evidence shows firefighter Ho assisted evacuation before separation with team ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327251/NKoreas-Kim-oversees-drill-showcasing-new-tank-state-media</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T13:12:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T13:12:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ N.Korea's Kim oversees drill showcasing new tank: state media ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ North Korea,Kim,drill,new tank ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327242/UAE-says-it-dismantled-terrorist-network-funded-by-Iran-and-Hezbollah</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T13:12:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T13:12:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UAE says it dismantled 'terrorist network' funded by Iran and Hezbollah ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T06:53:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Why women leaders in law matter more than ever | The Weekly Reformer | Roden Tong ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vision to action: industry upgrade and global ambition | FHKI Industry Connect | Ricky Chan, Executive Deputy Chairman of FHKI ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T06:35:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street ends down as traders see no rate cuts before 2027 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T06:03:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six allies ready to help 'efforts to ensure safe passage' through Hormuz Strait ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T04:32:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) No. 3 alarm fire destroys Lo Wai Village homes, residents claim lose everything ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T03:39:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T03:39:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US F-35 damaged by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-20T03:27:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T03:27:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK meningitis cases rise to 27, HK expert warns of possible spread after Easter travel ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327215/Crane-collapse-at-Kwai-Chung-site-kills-operator-Housing-Dept-demands-probe</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T01:59:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T01:59:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Crane collapse at Kwai Chung site kills operator, Housing Dept demands probe ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327214/Man-19-arrested-for-vaulting-MTR-turnstile-at-Yau-Tong-station</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-20T01:16:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T01:16:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 19, arrested for vaulting MTR turnstile at Yau Tong station ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327213/Sino-Groups-GoCircular-campaign-promotes-recycling-and-reuse-across-the-city</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T23:24:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T23:24:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sino Group's 'GoCircular' campaign promotes recycling and reuse across the city ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/education/article/327212/Nobel-laureate-inspires-HK-students-at-St-Josephs-College-forum</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T23:11:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T23:11:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nobel laureate inspires HK students at St. Joseph’s College forum ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327211/Iran-considers-levying-transit-fees-on-ships-in-Hormuz-Strait-lawmaker-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T22:52:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T22:52:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327210/World-trade-growth-set-to-slow-to-19pc-this-year-Iran-war-may-weigh-more-says-WTO</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T22:41:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T22:41:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ World trade growth set to slow to 1.9pc this year, Iran war may weigh more, says WTO ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ World Trade Organization ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327209/Hong-Kongs-Michelin-starred-restaurants-hit-77-surpassing-2025-record</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T22:35:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's Michelin-starred restaurants hit 77, surpassing 2025 record ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T22:20:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T22:20:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens lower as oil prices gain; Russell 2000 slides ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327207/Chinas-Xiaomi-unveils-upgraded-SU7-prices-challenging-Tesla</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T22:15:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T22:15:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Xiaomi unveils upgraded SU7 prices, challenging Tesla ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327206/Swire-Properties-names-Andy-Wong-as-deputy-director-of-public-affairs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T21:56:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T21:56:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swire Properties names Andy Wong as deputy director of public affairs ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327205/CK-Asset-underlying-profit-rises-23pc-to-119b</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T21:33:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T21:33:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Asset underlying profit rises 2.3pc to $11.9b ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327204/CK-Hutchison-underlying-profit-rise-7pc-to-223m</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T21:31:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Kai Tak Sports Park celebrates TIME honour with fireworks animation on stadium facade ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tokyo's dazzling cherry blossom season officially begins ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T18:14:33+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T18:14:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ WORLD RACING WEEKLY:  Japan’s reduced Dubai World Cup team Is Hong Kong’s gain ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's January-February government land sales revenue drops 25.2pc on year ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Duffy and Friends Play Days returns to HK Disneyland with new sailor costumes, ballet show and exclusive offers  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:49:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's January-February fiscal revenue up 0.7pc year on year ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327181/Firefighter-Ho-Wai-hos-death-in-Tai-Po-fire-linked-to-wrong-building-and-chaotic-conditions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:49:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:49:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Firefighter Ho Wai-ho’s death in Tai Po fire linked to wrong building and chaotic conditions ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:45:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:45:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery SAMREF in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu targeted, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327180/Hong-Kong-stocks-end-lower-on-Thursday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:42:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:42:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks end lower on Thursday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327162/Nepal-investigating-burning-of-Xi-Jinpings-book-at-university</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:35:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:35:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nepal investigating burning of Xi Jinping's book at university ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:35:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:34:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:34:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AAC Technologies reports 39.8pc increase in net profit to 2.51 billion yuan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ AAC Technologies ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:32:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:32:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific soars to global No. 2, HK Express clinches top spot as best low-cost airline in 2026 ranking ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327175/Cleaning-company-banned-from-importing-cleaners-for-two-years-over-local-hiring-violation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:31:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cleaning company banned from importing cleaners for two years over local hiring violation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:11:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:11:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deep Water South Phase 6A to sell 93 units on Sunday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327169/Police-arrest-16-more-in-new-crash-for-cash-scheme-106m-in-claims-exposed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:10:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:10:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police arrest 16 more in new crash-for-cash scheme, $106m in claims exposed ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327168/Wing-Tais-Oma-Oma-sells-out-all-standard-units</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:06:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:06:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wing Tai's Oma Oma sells out all standard units ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327167/Chester-in-Hung-Hom-to-launch-21-four-bedroom-units-by-tender</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T17:03:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T17:03:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chester in Hung Hom to launch 21 four-bedroom units by tender ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Chester,Henderson Land Development ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327165/Filipino-couple-arrested-over-200000-in-drugs-son-left-at-risk</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T16:54:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T16:54:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Filipino couple arrested over $200,000 in drugs, son left at risk ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ drug,child neglect ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327155/CUHK-and-Corvinus-University-launch-Hungarian-funded-project-to-advance-trustworthy-AI</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T16:51:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T16:51:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK and Corvinus University launch Hungarian-funded project to advance trustworthy AI ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ CPII,InnoHK Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence,Corvinus University of Budapest ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T16:45:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T16:45:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Heavenly Horses: A journey through China's equestrian art at the Hong Kong Palace Museum ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327143/Trump-may-push-Japan-for-help-with-Iran-war-in-White-House-meeting</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T16:37:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T16:37:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327161/SFC-posts-3569m-quarterly-surplus</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T16:35:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T16:35:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SFC posts $356.9m quarterly surplus ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SFC,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327160/China-offers-to-work-with-Southeast-Asia-on-energy-security</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T16:23:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T16:23:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China offers to work with Southeast Asia on energy security ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,work,Southeast Asia,energy security ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327159/Qatar-says-all-fires-at-major-gas-hub-contained</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T16:15:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T16:15:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Qatar says 'all fires' at major gas hub contained ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I to release first price list next week ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ How many people have been killed in the US-Israeli war on Iran? ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Judge Lok pledges thorough probe as Wang Fuk Court fire hearing begins ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong racing tips and early analysis: Sha Tin, Sunday, March 22 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iceland could become EU member in 2028, minister says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Powell says he will remain Fed chief until successor confirmed ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ One person dead after gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss ski resort ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Barcelona hit seven past Newcastle to roar into Champions League quarters ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested after hostel room turned into drug lab in Kai Tak, $1.6m narcotics seized ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T04:29:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beyond the pump: world’s priciest petrol signals urgent need for Hong Kong energy reform ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T04:23:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T04:23:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenClaw: an autonomous AI, but risks remain | Zero Shot Inference | Allen Au ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T04:18:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T04:18:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Nile flows east: ancient Egypt secrets at HKPM | Arabic Window | Amjad Refai ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T04:09:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T04:09:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street ends lower after Fed keeps rates unchanged ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T03:35:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T03:35:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $870,000 cannabis buds at airport, Bangkok passenger arrested ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T03:27:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T03:27:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Schoolboy, 17, in critical condition after fall in Kwai Chung ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T03:15:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T03:15:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump to end war after three core objectives, sees regime change as 'bonus' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T02:53:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T02:53:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed leaves rates unchanged, sticks with single cut in 2026 despite higher inflation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T01:53:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T01:53:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese scholar dismisses 'Hormuz anxiety' over energy crisis, citing ample reserves and diversified imports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T01:28:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T01:28:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Young couple found dead in Taichung rental suite bathroom with bloodstains ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T00:52:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T00:52:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Three-vehicle crash in Macau injures four, driver to face charges ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T00:39:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T00:39:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese stars – and maybe Calandagan – highlight free entries for Champions Day ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T00:29:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T00:29:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran president confirms 'assassination' of intelligence minister ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-19T00:07:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T00:07:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee expresses sorrow over the passing of former Non-Permanent Judge Anthony Frank Mason ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Anthony Frank Mason ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327089/Iran-was-not-rebuilding-nuclear-enrichment-US-intelligence-finds</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-19T00:06:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T19:03:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Suspected bullet from South Korea army range hits child ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Henderson Land's Highwood to offer 50 units for sale on Saturday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327064/Samsungs-unionised-workers-in-South-Korea-approve-strike-plan</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve strike plan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘C’est Sha Tin?’ Paris neighborhood feels like home for Hongkonger ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327061/Police-bust-loan-scam-using-cryptocurrency-deposits-six-arrested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T18:33:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police bust loan scam using cryptocurrency deposits, six arrested ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/327067/Art-meets-hospitality-Living-canvas-unveiled-at-The-Peninsula</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T18:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T18:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Art meets hospitality: Living canvas unveiled at The Peninsula ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327057/Wing-Tais-Cloudview-adds-146-units-on-Wednesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:54:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:54:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wing Tai's Cloudview adds 146 units on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327054/Tai-Cheung-luxury-residential-project-Vele-to-launch-standard-units-via-tender</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:50:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tai Cheung luxury residential project Vele to launch standard units via tender ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327056/Philippines-Marcos-puts-brakes-on-transport-fare-hike</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:49:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:49:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Philippines' Marcos puts brakes on transport fare hike ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327053/Tencent-profit-rises-16pc-to-2248b-yuan-in-2025</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:43:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:43:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tencent profit rises 16pc to 224.8b yuan in 2025 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tencent,China,tech ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/327052/Art-dialogue-bridges-Czechia-and-Hong-Kong-through-curatorial-exchange</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:42:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:42:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Art dialogue bridges Czechia and Hong Kong through curatorial exchange ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327031/Iran-to-hold-funeral-for-slain-security-chief-as-it-vows-vengeance</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:34:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:34:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran to hold funeral for slain security chief as it vows vengeance ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327051/HK-airport-to-launch-SKYTOPIA-art-storage-facility-in-2027</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:27:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:27:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK airport to launch SKYTOPIA art storage facility in 2027 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Airport Authority Hong Kong,SKYTOPIA,Art and Valuables Storage Facility ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327039/Chinese-visitors-to-Japan-plunge-452-in-February</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:18:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:18:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese visitors to Japan plunge 45.2% in February ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,visitors,Japan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327050/Hong-Kong-dollar-hits-seven-month-low-on-Wednesday-ahead-of-the-US-Federal-Reserve-meeting</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:14:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:14:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong dollar hits seven-month low on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327049/Gen-Z-founder-Carina-Hongs-AI-startup-hits-16b-valuation-after-funding-boost</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:14:24+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:14:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gen Z founder Carina Hong’s AI startup hits $1.6b valuation after funding boost ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Carina Hong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327048/80-year-old-skips-meals-for-online-United-Nations-lover-loses-life-savings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T17:10:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T17:10:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 80-year-old skips meals for online ‘United Nations lover’, loses life savings ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327045/La-Mirabelle-I-to-sell-254-units-by-tender-on-Friday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:42:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T16:42:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I to sell 254 units by tender on Friday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I,Sino Land,property,Tseung Kwan O ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327044/Foreign-institutions-halt-trading-cooperation-with-Guotai-Junan-and-Citic-Securities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:42:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T16:42:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foreign institutions halt trading cooperation with Guotai Junan and Citic Securities ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327043/Legacy-on-the-line-15-under-enrolled-schools-face-closure-risk-despite-storied-pasts</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:40:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T16:40:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Legacy on the line: 15 under-enrolled schools face closure risk despite storied pasts ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dune returns with final installment as trailer teases time jump and empire ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327042/Hong-Kong-index-closed-higher-at-26000-points-on-Wednesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:33:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong index closed higher at 26,000 points on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327040/Chester-in-Hung-Hom-to-launch-first-price-list-of-50-units-this-week</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:29:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chester in Hung Hom to launch first price list of 50 units this week ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327041/BTS-light-stick-prices-surge-ahead-of-comeback-concert</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:27:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T16:27:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BTS light stick prices surge ahead of comeback concert ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327038/Hong-Kong-to-pilot-camping-controls-before-National-Day-Golden-Week</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:23:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T16:23:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong to pilot camping controls before National Day Golden Week ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327029/Thai-court-accepts-petition-challenging-legality-of-election-ballots</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:20:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T16:20:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai court accepts petition challenging legality of election ballots ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Thailand,court,petition,legality,election ballots ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327037/Chery-Automobiles-2025-annual-net-profit-up-3455pc-to-1902-billion-yuan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:19:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T16:19:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chery Automobile's 2025 annual net profit up 34.55pc to 19.02 billion yuan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Chery Automobile ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327035/Macau-woman-hospitalised-after-being-startled-by-humanoid-robot</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T16:01:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T16:01:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Macau woman hospitalised after being startled by humanoid robot ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Macau,woman,hospitalised,startled,humanoid robot ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/327034/Deep-Water-South-Phase-6A-to-offer-93-units-for-sale-on-Sunday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T15:58:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T15:58:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deep Water South Phase 6A to offer 93 units for sale on Sunday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Deep Water South,Wheelock Properties,property ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327032/Alibabas-AI-strategy-shift-comes-into-focus-with-big-bets-on-agents</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T15:44:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T15:44:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba's AI strategy shift comes into focus with big bets on agents ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Alibaba ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327030/Hongkong-and-Shanghai-Hotels-swings-to-320m-profit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T15:25:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T15:25:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels swings to $320m profit ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels,Peninsula Hotel ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327018/How-Trumps-Hormuz-push-tests-Japans-pacifist-limits</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T15:24:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T15:24:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How Trump's Hormuz push tests Japan's pacifist limits ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,Hormuz,Japan,pacifist,limits ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327028/Court-of-Appeal-rejects-appeals-of-seven-who-stormed-LegCo-in-2019</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T15:23:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T15:23:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Court of Appeal rejects appeals of seven who stormed LegCo in 2019 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Gregory Wong Chung-yiu,Legislative Council complex,riot ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327027/Geely-Automobiles-net-profit-rises-slightly-to-1685-billion-yuan-at-025-pc-year-on-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T15:19:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T15:19:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Geely Automobile's net profit rises slightly to 16.85 billion yuan at 0.25 pc year on year ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Geely Automobile ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327026/Meta-vowed-to-stop-illegal-financial-ads-in-Britain-It-failed-1000-times-in-a-week</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T15:11:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T15:11:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta vowed to stop illegal financial ads in Britain. It failed 1,000 times in a week ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Meta,illegal financial ads,Britain ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327025/Chinese-university-tells-students-to-fall-in-love-during-spring-break</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T14:59:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T14:59:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese university tells students to 'fall in love' during spring break ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Chinese university,students,fall in love,spring break ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327024/Irans-nuclear-doctrine-not-likely-to-change-foreign-minister-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T14:53:54+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T14:53:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran's nuclear doctrine not likely to change, foreign minister says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran,nuclear doctrine,change,foreign minister ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327023/Prudentials-2025-annual-net-profit-rises-7409pc-to-US398-billion</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T14:30:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T14:30:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Prudential's 2025 annual net profit rises 74.09pc to US$3.98 billion ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Prudential ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/4d4587e937b346c9dbc38a06b86ee298/2025-04/2018-08-06T044611Z_865495718_RC1E988431E0_RTRMADP_3_PRUDENTIAL-RESULTS.JPG</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327015/Airlines-cancel-more-flights-as-Middle-East-conflict-escalates</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T14:19:12+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T14:19:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Airlines,cancel,flights,Middle East,conflict,escalates ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/327022/Nvidia-gets-Beijings-nod-for-H200-chip-sales-adapts-Groq-chip-for-China-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T14:14:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T14:14:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia gets Beijing's nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Nvidia,H200,China,chip ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327021/Paul-Chan-to-visit-Beijing-for-15th-Five-Year-Plan-seminar-and-key-economic-meetings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T13:48:53+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T13:48:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Paul Chan to visit Beijing for 15th Five-Year Plan seminar and key economic meetings ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Paul Chan ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/df1541f30eef2b292cbe3d8790813364/2026-03/NB260225BP028.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/327020/HKBU-presents-Art-Basel-parallel-exhibition-on-visual-culture</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T13:40:10+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T13:40:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKBU presents Art Basel parallel exhibition on visual culture ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327019/Education-chief-urges-early-plan-for-mergers-as-falling-pupil-numbers-bar-15-schools-from-P1-intake</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T13:37:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T13:37:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Education chief urges early plan for mergers as falling pupil numbers bar 15 schools from P1 intake ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Primary schools,Christine Choi,Education Bureau ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327017/Morning-crash-with-buffalo-disrupts-Tsing-Long-Highway-traffic-for-two-hours</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Morning crash with buffalo disrupts Tsing Long Highway traffic for two hours ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump's Iran demands ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:53:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'We will wait for each one': Ukrainians greet POWs with tears and cheers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:51:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ A mystery AI model has developers buzzing: Is this DeepSeek's latest blockbuster? ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327016/Hong-Kong-upgrades-emergency-alert-system-for-targeted-district-warnings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:42:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong upgrades emergency alert system for targeted district warnings ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327011/All-Cathay-flights-to-and-from-Dubai-Riyadh-remains-cancelled-until-April-30</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:35:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T12:35:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ All Cathay flights to and from Dubai, Riyadh remains cancelled until April 30 ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/327014/Hong-Kong-to-boost-GBA-cooperation-to-enhance-talent-mobility-John-Lee-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:15:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong to boost GBA cooperation to enhance talent mobility, John Lee says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327009/Hong-Kong-stocks-dipped-slightly-on-Wednesday-afternoon</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:13:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T12:13:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks dipped slightly on Wednesday afternoon ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326552/Doctor-recommends-5-tips-to-boost-metabolism</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Doctor recommends 5 tips to boost metabolism ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326642/The-60-yo-breathing-shift-that-impacts-longevity</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The 60+ y/o breathing shift that impacts longevity ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326149/A-simple-3-step-guide-to-deep-cleaning-your-washing-machine</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A simple 3-step guide to deep-cleaning your washing machine ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327004/HSBC-plans-to-issue-US25-billion-perpetual-subordinated-contingent-convertible-securities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T11:51:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:51:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC plans to issue US$2.5 billion perpetual subordinated contingent convertible securities ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSBC ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/327003/South-Korea-to-curb-naphtha-exports-as-Middle-East-risks-trigger-emergency-measures</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T11:43:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:43:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea to curb naphtha exports as Middle East risks trigger emergency measures ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/327001/Baidu-joins-Chinas-OpenClaw-frenzy-with-new-AI-agents</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T11:30:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:30:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Baidu joins China's OpenClaw frenzy with new AI agents ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ OpenClaw,Baidu ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326999/Kingboard-to-raise-272b-from-87pc-discounted-sale-of-Kingboard-Laminates-shares</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T11:18:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:18:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kingboard to raise $2.72b from 8.7pc discounted sale of Kingboard Laminates shares ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kindboard,Kingboard Laminates ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T11:12:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T11:12:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump faces impasse over Iran war ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/327008/China-coach-says-team-on-right-track-despite-Asian-Cup-heartache</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-18T11:06:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T10:50:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T10:50:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Amazon CEO sees AI doubling prior AWS sales projections to US$600 billion by 2036 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Amazon ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T10:34:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T10:27:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oil prices drop as U.S. crude inventories show an increase ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T10:03:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T10:03:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia preparing Groq chips that can be sold in Chinese market, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T10:02:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T10:02:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Brazil starts to restrict minors' access to social media ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-18T09:57:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T09:57:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UN warns progress on countering child mortality slowing ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKJC and Guangzhou team up to boost horse-themed culture, sports and tourism in GBA ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/326960/Colourful-King-and-his-Kings-Stand-hopes-to-the-test-at-Happy-Valley</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Colourful King and his King's Stand hopes to the test at Happy Valley ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T22:49:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Leaning heavily on tariffs blunts developing nations' industrial push, World Bank says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T22:36:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's state planner announces new foreign-funded projects with investments to total US$13.4 billion ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T22:14:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:14:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's fuel export ban to further tighten Asia supply ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T21:46:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:46:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens higher as investors weigh energy costs before Fed call ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:40:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ From Blackpink lights to global crusine: a guide to Macau’s spring event calendar ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T21:25:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:25:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mastercard to buy stablecoin infra firm BVNK for up to US$1.8 billion ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T21:16:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:16:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kerr stars as Matildas end Steel Roses' reign ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T20:59:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T20:59:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UN report says Israeli airstrike on Iran prison is a war crime ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T20:33:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T20:33:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Life Sciences loss expands to $186.8m ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T20:25:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T20:25:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKUST professor faces bribery charges over master’s program admission scandal ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Liu Hongbin,HKUST,ICAC,bribery ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T20:22:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T20:22:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A garden of plush blooms brings art and community together ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Flower Market,Cathy Chui Lee,Henderson Land,Cj Hendry ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326950/Citywide-operation-targets-traffic-offenders-amid-rising-fatal-car-accidents</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T19:52:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T19:52:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citywide operation targets traffic offenders amid rising fatal car accidents ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T19:47:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T19:47:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistan's air strike on Kabul: What you need to know ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326949/Springboard-showcases-pathways-for-mainland-enterprises-to-go-global-at-World-Internet-Conference-Sun-Dong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T19:44:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T19:44:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Springboard showcases pathways for mainland enterprises to go global at World Internet Conference: Sun Dong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326944/How-Trumps-long-shot-voting-bill-could-hurt-his-own-supporters</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T19:27:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T19:27:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How Trump's long-shot voting bill could hurt his own supporters ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ How Trump,long-shot,voting bill,own supporters ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326948/Zendo-House-sells-final-unit-for-HK1295-mln-on-Tuesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T19:19:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T19:19:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zendo House sells final unit for HK$12.95 mln on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zendo House,Chinachem,property,Tsim Sha Tsui ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326961/Govt-proposes-dedicated-legislation-to-accelerate-Northern-Metropolis-development</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T19:08:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T19:08:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt proposes dedicated legislation to accelerate Northern Metropolis development ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Northern Metropolis,dedicated legislation ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326946/Koko-Mare-launches-13-units-via-tender-on-Tuesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T19:07:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T19:07:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Koko Mare launches 13 units via tender on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Koko Mare,Koko Hills ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326945/Asias-first-dedicated-legal-history-association-launches-in-HK-to-deepen-regional-scholarship</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T18:41:11+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Literature records 776 mln yuan net loss last year ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T17:01:11+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T16:59:28+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T16:55:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says takes note of US 'clarifications' on possible Trump visit delay ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T16:52:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T16:52:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK$2,000 photo prop? DIY MacLehose sign at Long Ke Wan sparks AFCD warning ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326925/Citigroup-cuts-12-month-bitcoin-ether-targets-as-US-crypto-legislation-stalls</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T16:42:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T16:42:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citigroup cuts 12-month bitcoin, ether targets as US crypto legislation stalls ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T16:36:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Illegal fuel truck suspected in Kwai Chung fire ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T16:31:19+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T16:28:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eight Southpark to offer five special units by tender on Thursday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T16:17:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKMA assesses private credit exposure amid growing fears: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ BTS say they're 'just country kids' ahead of comeback mega-gig ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says presidents should not have learning disabilities, criticizes Newsom ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T15:26:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hengan reports 10.3pc increase in net profit ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former TV queen Gigi Lai makes rare on-camera return after 17 years ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Hutchison's Panama unit says state missed arbitration response deadline, still holding seized documents ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China restricts overseas-incorporated firms from Hong Kong IPOs, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T14:35:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia central bank hikes rates in tight call as Iran war stokes inflation risk ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/326909/Defense-rules-as-Doncic-and-Lakers-shoot-down-Rockets</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T14:34:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Defense rules as Doncic and Lakers shoot down Rockets ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/326908/Iran-negotiating-with-Fifa-to-have-World-Cup-matches-moved-to-Mexico</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T14:19:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T14:19:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran 'negotiating' with Fifa to have World Cup matches moved to Mexico ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T14:18:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T14:18:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Google in talks with China's Envicool, others to buy data center cooling systems, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T14:17:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T14:17:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Opportunities outweigh challenges for HK amid Middle East unrest, says John Lee ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T14:10:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ocean Park’s beloved red panda Rou Rou passes away at age 17 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ European airlines take aim at synthetic green jet fuel rules ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T14:06:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T14:06:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T13:52:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T13:52:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesian police detain three Europeans accused of producing porn ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T13:46:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Suspected WWII mortar shell safely denoted by EOD in Kwu Tong construction site ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T13:28:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T13:28:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘Romance’ packages: Inside Shenzhen’s ‘private cinemas’ offering girlfriend experiences ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T13:21:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T13:21:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court residents to return for belongings by late April ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T13:18:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T13:18:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK's five-year plan heads for Q4 public consultation, year-end release: John Lee ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326888/Bank-of-Japan-chief-stresses-need-to-hit-2-percent-inflation-backed-by-wage-gains</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T13:17:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T13:17:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of Japan chief stresses need to hit 2 percent inflation backed by wage gains ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba launches AI platform for enterprises as agent craze sweeps China ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fitness trainer breaks down 3 causes of chunky calves and how to fix them ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jet Li opens up about daughter's severe depression: "She helped me let go of my father's pride" ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From sponsor to enemy: What's behind Pakistan's attack on Afghan Taliban? ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Drug cartel riots put Mexico 2026 FIFA World Cup at risk ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Phase 6B of Deep Water South sells two flats for HK$121 million via tender ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Western Rail Link may connect HKIA with Guangzhou ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US SEC preparing to scrap quarterly reporting requirement, WSJ reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea's new legislature to convene March 22 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Group chairman says wafer shortage to last until 2030, trying to stabilize memory prices ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T10:42:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia bets on AI inference as chip revenue opportunity hits US$1 trillion ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T10:13:00+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T07:13:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump seeks to delay meeting with China's Xi by 'a month or so' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T06:02:52+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-17T05:13:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anti-burglary operation in Tseung Kwan O nets 2 mainland men ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man rescued after falling into sea off Tsing Yi South Bridge ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/326870/Beyond-the-battlefield-the-destruction-of-Persian-heritage-is-a-crime-against-civilization</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T05:00:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T05:00:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beyond the battlefield: the destruction of Persian heritage is a crime against civilization ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/326869/AI-agent-OpenClaw-sparks-security-alarm-in-China-Fongmula-Francis-Fong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T04:52:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T04:52:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI agent OpenClaw sparks security alarm in China | Fongmula | Francis Fong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/326868/A-timely-snow-and-a-timely-reminder-on-peace-High-flier-Jeffrey-Lam</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T04:49:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T04:49:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A timely snow and a timely reminder on peace | High-flier | Jeffrey Lam ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326867/4-missing-after-fishing-boat-collides-with-cargo-ship-off-Aomori-Japan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T04:40:12+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T04:40:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 4 missing after fishing boat collides with cargo ship off Aomori, Japan ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326866/Israel-says-Lebanese-displaced-wont-return-until-its-own-citizens-are-safe</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T04:23:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T04:23:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel says Lebanese displaced won't return until its own citizens are safe ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/326865/Macau-customs-nab-42-including-five-HK-residents-in-silver-smuggling-bust</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T03:58:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T03:58:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Macau customs nab 42 including five HK residents in silver smuggling bust ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326864/Trumps-Iran-war-duties-not-China-disputes-could-delay-Beijing-summit-Bessent-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T03:47:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T03:47:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's Iran war duties, not China disputes, could delay Beijing summit, Bessent says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Bessent,He Lifeng,China-US relations ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326863/Trump-on-Iran-we-dont-know-if-new-leader-is-still-alive</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T03:35:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T03:35:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump on Iran: we don't know if new leader is still alive ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,Iran,Mojtaba Khamenei ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326862/Video-Car-ploughs-into-pedestrians-in-Kowloon-Bay-dashcam-captures-horror-moment</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T03:23:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T03:23:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Car ploughs into pedestrians in Kowloon Bay, dashcam captures horror moment ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kowloon Bay, traffic accident, dashcam ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/gossip/article/326861/Guo-Jingjings-family-hike-reveals-glowing-complexion-netizens-praise-national-treasure-beauty</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T02:18:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T02:18:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Guo Jingjing's family hike reveals glowing complexion, netizens praise 'national treasure' beauty ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/gossip/article/326860/Cecilia-Cheung-shows-off-fuller-figure-and-divisive-fashion-during-Sanya-getaway</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T01:55:34+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T01:55:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cecilia Cheung shows off fuller figure and divisive fashion during Sanya getaway ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Cecilia Cheung, Sanya, fashion sense ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/326859/Video-Police-ticket-taxi-driver-after-motorcycle-found-strapped-to-boot-on-Yuen-Long-Highway</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T01:38:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T01:38:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Police ticket taxi driver after motorcycle found strapped to boot on Yuen Long Highway ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Yuen Long Highway, taxi, dangerous driving ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326858/FSD-smash-6-illegal-fuel-stations-in-Sheung-Shui-and-Kwai-Tsing-seize-4m-diesel</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T01:18:23+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T01:18:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ FSD smash 6 illegal fuel stations in Sheung Shui and Kwai Tsing, seize $4m diesel ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Fire Services Department, illegal fuel stations, diesel seizure ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326857/Missing-hiker-68-found-dead-on-Tai-Po-slope</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-17T00:58:37+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T00:58:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Missing hiker, 68, found dead on Tai Po slope ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tai Po, missing hiker ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/99d70c8d81d55ef5a0d0ad1d3cb853ea/2026-03/cover_2.jpg</image:loc>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326856/UNESCO-concerned-as-Iranian-monuments-damaged</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T23:17:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T23:17:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UNESCO concerned as Iranian monuments damaged ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326854/Apple-unveils-second-generation-AirPods-Max-at-4599-more-than-five-years-after-debut</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T22:44:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T22:44:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple unveils second-generation AirPods Max at $4,599, more than five years after debut ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Apple,AirPods Max 2, ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326853/Most-HK-tours-transiting-Middle-East-suspended-until-March-31</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T22:43:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T22:43:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Most HK tours transiting Middle East suspended until March 31 ]]></news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/b56b50172161a9331e69e19a5de27f9b/2026-03/b_3.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/326852/Chelsea-fined-1075m-and-hit-with-suspended-one-year-transfer-ban</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T22:35:25+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T22:35:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chelsea fined £10.75m and hit with suspended one-year transfer ban ]]></news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/54dc23eb25378776842f5b08eea93a83/2026-03/chelsea.JPG</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326849/Alibaba-CEO-takes-helm-of-new-AI-focused-business-group</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T22:29:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T22:29:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba CEO takes helm of new AI-focused business group ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Alibaba,AI,business ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKJC awards over $6.84m to NGD medallists ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI courts private equity to join enterprise AI venture, sources sayo ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/326808/Chinese-filmmaker-Jia-Zhangke-on-AI-change-and-why-real-life-still-matters</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T21:40:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T21:40:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke on AI, change, and why real life still matters ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T21:39:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T21:39:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens higher as tech stocks gain; Investors weigh Middle East conflict ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T21:32:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T21:32:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Health officials race to contain deadly meningitis cluster in Kent after two deaths ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T20:57:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T20:57:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Record early blooms mark start of Japan’s 2026 cherry blossom season ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ cherry blossom,Japan,Tokyo,season ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/326838/No-room-for-sentiment-as-China-boss-Milicic-plots-Matildas-downfall</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T20:33:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T20:33:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ No room for sentiment as China boss Milicic plots Matildas' downfall ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326837/Central-Residence-By-The-Park-sells-5-units-by-tender-for-8898-m-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T20:33:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T20:33:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Central Residence By The Park sells 5 units by tender for $88.98 m on Monday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326836/Leapmotor-swings-to-profit-of-5384-million-yuan-in-2025</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T20:32:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T20:32:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Leapmotor swings to profit of 538.4 million yuan in 2025 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326835/Any-Trump-Xi-rescheduling-would-be-over-logistics-Bessent-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T20:31:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T20:31:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Any Trump-Xi rescheduling would be over logistics, Bessent says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Bessent,Xi Jinping,Trump,meeting,visit ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326834/UNI-Residence-sells-one-unit-for-756-million-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T20:23:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T20:23:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UNI Residence sells one unit for $7.56 million on Monday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326833/Foto-unveils-first-batch-of-50-units-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T20:12:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T20:12:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foto+ unveils first batch of 50 units on Monday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/326831/Elderly-pair-block-Night-King-photo-spot-at-Kwai-Fong-station-after-dispute</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T19:55:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T19:55:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Elderly pair block ‘Night King’ photo spot at Kwai Fong station after dispute ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Night King ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326830/In-One-Above-sells-four-units-for-8004-million-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T19:55:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T19:55:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ In One Above sells four units for $80.04 million on Monday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/326826/Air-China-to-resume-direct-flights-to-N-Korea-on-March-30</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T19:29:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T19:29:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Air China to resume direct flights to N. Korea on March 30 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Air China,North Korea ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326829/Chinachems-Zendo-House-sells-two-special-units-by-tender-for-2374-million-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T19:05:22+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T19:05:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinachem's Zendo House sells two special units by tender for $23.74 million on Monday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326828/Vietnam-braces-for-flight-cuts-from-April-after-China-Thailand-ban-jet-fuel-exports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T19:00:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T19:00:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vietnam braces for flight cuts from April after China, Thailand ban jet fuel exports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/326827/Central-pizza-shop-serves-up-viral-slice-as-language-dispute-heats-up-online</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T18:49:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T18:49:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Central pizza shop serves up viral slice as language dispute heats up online ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Pizza shop,Mandarin ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/326824/Video-Performer-escapes-serious-Injury-after-dramatic-horse-riding-accident-at-Chimelong-Safari-Park</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T18:27:57+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T18:27:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Performer escapes serious Injury after dramatic horse-riding accident at Chimelong Safari Park ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Chimelong Safari Park ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326823/UAE-Saudi-leaders-discuss-Iran-attacks-in-second-call-since-Mideast-war</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T18:27:30+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T18:27:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UAE, Saudi leaders discuss Iran attacks in second call since Mideast war ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ UAE,Saudi,Iran ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326822/EOC-to-step-up-AI-education-to-prevent-hiring-discrimination</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T18:20:01+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T18:20:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ EOC to step up AI education to prevent hiring discrimination ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Equal Opportunities Commission ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326821/MTRs-Kam-Sheung-Road-project-receives-30-bids</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-16T18:15:24+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR's Kam Sheung Road project receives 30 bids ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tokyo’s favorite homestyle hamburg debuts in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba to launch enterprise-focused AI agent as early as this week: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan, US to discuss tariff plan targeting Chinese minerals to reduce supply chain reliance ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 passengers fall from stairs on double-decker buses within an hour in Yuen Long and Tsuen Wan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Stefanie Sun's two sold-out concerts at Kai Tak draw fans, boost local business ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T02:12:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 dead in abseiling accident in Jiangxi, Xinhua reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T01:57:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T01:57:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nepalese man found dead in Yau Ma Tei flat ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T01:53:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Filipino man arrested for allegedly using fake $500 notes at Central money exchange ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T01:41:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T01:41:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SF Express to charge $1 fuel surcharge for HK, Macau local parcels from Monday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T01:15:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ TVB star Ruco Chan's family secretly moves into luxury house, spacious garden revealed ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T00:54:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Grace Lau secures 8th consecutive title, beats Japanese rival again in Rome ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-16T00:01:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T00:01:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Insurance Authority to ease overseas mainlanders in purchasing Hong Kong insurance virtually ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Insurance Authority ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-15T22:54:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKBU triumphs with seven awards at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ RACEDAY REVIEW: Orman continues good form, Crawford's 'fresh legs' and Size surges through winter ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/326735/Harry-Bentleys-big-week-begins-with-success-on-smart-young-sprinter-now-for-the-BMW-Hong-Kong-Derby-on-Stormy-Grove</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T22:23:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T22:23:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Harry Bentley's big week begins with success on smart young sprinter, now for the BMW Hong Kong Derby on Stormy Grove ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326734/Henderson-Land-launches-Lee-Shau-kee-expo-in-Beijing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T22:15:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T22:15:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Henderson Land launches Lee Shau-kee expo in Beijing ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wing Tai Properties' Cloudview adds 77 units on Sunday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinachem's Zendo House sold all 160 units on Saturday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ ByteDance suspends launch of video AI model after copyright disputes, The Information reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oil loading operations at UAE's Fujairah have restarted, industry source says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Opportunites emerge for HK amid Middle East tensions: Finance chief ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police launch special rehabilitation program for 2019 unrest youths offenders, says Chris Tang ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-15T14:01:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T14:01:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two arrested after 11 cats abandoned in Sham Shui Po alley  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326697/Cycle-for-Millions-sees-over-4000-riders-pedalling-for-charity-on-Sun</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T13:39:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T13:39:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cycle for Millions sees over 4,000 riders pedalling for charity on Sun ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Cycle for Millions, Chris Tang Ping-keung ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/leisure/article/326696/Aboard-the-Silver-Moon-culinary-adventures-and-luxury-travel-return-to-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T13:29:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T13:29:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Aboard the Silver Moon: culinary adventures and luxury travel return to HK ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326695/MTR-completes-Tsuen-Wan-Line-new-signalling-system-switch-services-unaffected</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T13:10:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T13:10:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR completes Tsuen Wan Line new signalling system switch, services unaffected ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-15T12:47:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T12:47:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326693/North-Korea-conducts-test-of-nuclear-capable-rocket-launchers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T12:38:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T12:38:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326692/Trump-threatens-more-strikes-on-Irans-Kharg-Island-pushes-allies-on-Strait-of-Hormuz</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T12:34:11+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T12:34:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326144/CUHK-survey-finds-depression-index-hitting-new-high-with-30pc-of-HKers-affected</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK survey finds depression index hitting new high, with 30pc of HKers affected ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326545/40-yo-HK-teacher-suddenly-diagnosed-with-stage-4-cancer-I-hope-to-inspire-my-students-to-never-give-up</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 40 y/o HK teacher suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer: 'I hope to inspire my students to never give up' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326690/First-drone-soccer-game-in-GBA-held</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-15T11:24:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T11:24:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ First drone soccer game in GBA held ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ drone,GBA ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-14T20:04:12+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T20:04:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two Chinese citizens dead in flooding in Australia ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Queensland,Chinese,flooding ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326691/MTR-Tsuen-Wan-Line-to-debut-new-signalling-system-on-Sunday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-14T20:02:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T20:02:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR Tsuen Wan Line to debut new signalling system on Sunday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-14T19:28:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326668/Snow-White-War-of-the-Worlds-top-Razzies</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-14T19:20:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Snow White,' 'War of the Worlds' top Razzies ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326689/HK-braces-for-warmer-more-humid-weather-next-week</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-14T19:19:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, Hegseth says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Top global refiner Sinopec to cut crude runs by over 10 percent on Mideast supply squeeze, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Volkswagen reclaims top spot in China car sales, BYD falls to fourth as EV subsidies fade ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Student entrepreneurs gain awards at Young Innovators' Bazaar ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US fourth-quarter GDP growth revised down to 0.7 percent ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T20:35:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T20:35:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Red Cross Society of China will provide $200,000 to Iran Red Crescent, foreign ministry says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Quest to identify the artist Banksy uncovers much more than a name  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T19:43:45+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T19:05:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T19:05:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Are bonobos truly the peaceful counterparts to chimps? New study says no ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T18:46:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kwun Yum Treasury Opening: all you need to know about ritual rules, symbolic amounts ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple cuts China App Store commission fees after government pressure ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T14:38:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Goldman hikes average Brent oil forecast to over US$100 a barrel for March ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ One in five caregivers of mental health recovery patients report suicidal thoughts: survey ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T14:31:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Casting directors finally get their due at Oscars ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T14:14:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong logs 66 suspected serious child abuse reports after mandatory law begins ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T14:07:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pedestrian knocked down by truck’s unsecured tailgate in Tai Kok Tsui ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T14:04:00+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T14:02:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New US weapons for Taiwan could be approved after Trump's China trip, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T13:46:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan ready to join Trump's "Golden Dome": report ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T13:27:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Donald Liao, architect and Hong Kong’s first Chinese chief secretary, dies at 96 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T13:23:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fantastic Mr Stowaway: fox sails from Britain to New York port ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T13:13:55+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T12:55:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T12:55:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Michigan synagogue, Virginia university targeted in unnerving day of US violence ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T12:45:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T12:45:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR raises non-managerial staff pay by 1.6pc to 3.84pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T12:37:26+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T12:30:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Train from North Korea to China reaches Beijing after six-year pause ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T12:27:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T09:58:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wine and celebrities | The Stellar Cellar | Alice Wong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T06:25:36+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T06:09:06+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-13T06:08:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T22:22:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T21:57:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326540/US-trade-deficit-narrows-in-January-as-exports-jump-to-record-high</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T21:53:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T21:53:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T21:40:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T21:40:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T21:37:57+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326537/Honda-flags-first-annual-loss-hit-by-US157-billion-EV-charge</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK's first five-year plan will be formulated at full speed: John Lee ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fownes upbeat on Sunday team as Papaya Brose heads Sha Tin hand ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Central Residence by The Park to tender five units next Monday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:52:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swire Pacific posts 9 percent growth in underlying profit, raises 2nd interim dividend by 19pc ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/326518/Hong-Kong-mens-and-womens-football-teams-cleared-for-2026-Asian-Games</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:36:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong men’s and women’s football teams cleared for 2026 Asian Games ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:33:58+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326516/MTR-Corporation-to-tender-phase-2-of-Kam-Sheung-Road-station-Tuen-Mun-A16-Station-next-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:32:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T17:32:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR Corporation to tender phase 2 of Kam Sheung Road station, Tuen Mun A16 Station next year ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:30:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T17:30:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Li Auto profit narrows 86pc to 1.1b yuan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326514/Angel-Chong-hosted-ocean-forum-postponed-amid-speculation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:24:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Angel Chong-hosted ocean forum postponed amid speculation ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Angel Chong Nga-ting,Derek Cheung ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326513/Road-King-Infrastructures-Mori-Manor-to-sell-on-tender-as-soon-as-next-week</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:18:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Road King Infrastructure's Mori Manor to sell on tender as soon as next week ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:15:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinachem's In One phase IB to tender three special units next Monday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326511/MTR-Corporation-2025-profit-drops-69-percent-proposes-89-HK-cents-final-dividend</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T17:08:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T17:08:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR Corporation 2025 profit drops 6.9 percent, proposes 89 HK cents final dividend ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326510/North-Korea-unveils-image-of-leaders-daughter-firing-pistol</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T16:51:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ No plans to raise insurance premiums amid Middle East war, the HKECIC says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hamnet: Chloé Zhao’s poetic portrait of grief and creation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T15:16:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CLP's China unit issues inaugural 1 billion yuan panda bond ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T14:25:08+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T14:23:21+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T14:02:11+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T13:43:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's first North Korea-bound train in six years set to depart from Beijing ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326098/Retired-professors-40-year-mission-on-suicide-prevention-hotlines</loc>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326481/Multi-vehicle-crash-on-Tsing-Ma-Bridge-injures-10-vehicle-overturns-and-traps-two</loc>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T11:49:55+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T11:42:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T11:42:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anthropic in talks with private equity firms on AI joint venture, The Information reports ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326473/Shares-skid-oil-surges-above-US100-a-barrel-as-Iran-attacks-Gulf-shipping</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T11:30:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T11:30:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326472/Samsung-Display-CEO-warns-of-cost-pressure-due-to-oil-shock-from-Iran-war</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T11:26:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T11:26:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung Display CEO warns of cost pressure due to oil shock from Iran war ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326471/Allianz-Sun-Life-weigh-bids-for-HSBC-Singapore-insurance-business-Bloomberg-News-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T11:10:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T11:10:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Allianz, Sun Life weigh bids for HSBC Singapore insurance business, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326470/StanChart-HSBC-OSL-reportedly-listed-in-HK-first-stablecoin-license-batch</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T11:06:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T11:06:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ StanChart, HSBC, OSL reportedly listed in HK first stablecoin license batch ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326469/Chinas-Guotai-Junan-Citic-raided-in-Hong-Kong-crackdown-on-brokerages</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T10:18:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T10:18:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Guotai Junan, Citic raided in Hong Kong crackdown on brokerages ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326468/US-opens-new-unfair-trade-probes-to-rebuild-Trumps-tariff-pressure</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T10:12:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T10:12:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US opens new unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump's tariff pressure ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T10:01:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T10:01:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shenzhen-listed Delton Technology (Guangzhou) seeks up to US$423 million in Hong Kong listing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T09:57:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T09:57:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326447/Kai-Tak-Sports-Parks-debut-year-elevates-citys-pride</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T06:23:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T02:32:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Seizing the ‘15th Five-Year’ blueprint: a crucial opportunity for Hong Kong’s future development ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kitten found dead on pavement in Hang Hau with bag of cat food nearby ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesian sex worker found brutally murdered in Johor Bahru budget hotel ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T02:10:41+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326454/Trump-tells-Axios-war-in-Iran-will-end-soon-practically-nothing-left-to-target</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T02:05:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump tells Axios war in Iran will end soon, 'practically nothing left' to target ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326453/Targeting-mistake-led-to-US-missile-strike-on-Iranian-school-report</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T01:52:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T01:52:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T01:27:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran's new supreme leader 'lightly injured' but active, Iranian official says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-12T01:13:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested in Cheung Chau for illegally riding e-bike ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326450/IEA-says-members-to-release-400-mn-barrels-from-oil-reserves</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-12T00:38:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T00:38:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/326449/Fownes-keeps-title-momentum-rolling-with-Happy-Valley-success</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fownes keeps title momentum rolling with Happy Valley success ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/326446/Baidu-launches-zero-deployment-OpenClaw-service-DuClaw</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T23:17:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T23:17:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Baidu launches zero-deployment OpenClaw service 'DuClaw' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T23:14:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T23:14:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKU mulls bond to fund Northern Metropolis campus ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T23:06:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T23:06:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mayday fans offered special rehearsal session after sudden concert cancellation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T22:58:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T22:58:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Maersk says global fuel supply is sufficient although unevenly distributed ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326442/Elon-Musk-tops-new-Forbes-billionaires-list-with-worth-of-US839b</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T22:26:58+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T20:07:12+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T18:20:57+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T18:16:52+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T18:06:22+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:59:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘Three times cheaper’: HK drivers cross border for fuel as prices soar at home ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326413/Punch-the-baby-monkey-isnt-being-bullied-Japan-zoo</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:59:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T17:59:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Punch the baby monkey isn't being bullied: Japan zoo ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326412/BYD-eyes-entering-Formula-1-to-boost-brand-appeal-Bloomberg</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:47:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T17:47:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BYD eyes entering Formula 1 to boost brand appeal: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326411/Sunlight-REIT-distributable-income-drops-21pc-to-HK3302-million</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:47:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sunlight REIT distributable income drops 2.1pc to HK$330.2 million ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sunlight REIT,Dah Sing Financial Centre,Sheung Shui Centre Shopping Arcade ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326403/Cathay-Pacific-to-lift-passenger-fuel-surcharges-soon-CEO</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:38:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T17:38:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific to lift passenger fuel surcharges soon: CEO ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326410/Iran-war-poses-mixed-risks-negative-credit-impact-for-Asia-Pacific-ports-airports-Fitch-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:13:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T17:13:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran war poses mixed risks, negative credit impact for Asia Pacific ports, airports, Fitch says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326408/Asia-bunker-premiums-hit-record-highs-some-ships-struggle-to-refuel</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:07:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T17:07:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asia bunker premiums hit record highs, some ships struggle to refuel ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326407/Polish-presidents-rival-bill-heats-up-spat-over-EU-defence-scheme</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:03:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T17:03:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Polish president's rival bill heats up spat over EU defence scheme ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326406/Govt-drops-further-legal-action-against-Jimmy-Lai-after-fraud-conviction-quashed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:03:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T17:03:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt drops further legal action against Jimmy Lai after fraud conviction quashed ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326405/Smart-Customs-takes-center-stage-at-Hong-Kong-regional-summit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T17:00:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T17:00:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Smart Customs takes center stage at Hong Kong regional summit ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Customs,Smart Customs ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326404/Outlying-islands-councillor-sounds-alarm-over-elderly-being-stranded-by-high-ferry-fares</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T16:52:04+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:52:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Outlying islands councillor sounds alarm over elderly being 'stranded' by high ferry fares ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-11T16:39:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:39:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's NIO targets overseas sales of thousands of cars this year ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326401/Hong-Kong-shares-give-up-early-gains-CATL-surges-9pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T16:33:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:33:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares give up early gains, CATL surges 9pc ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/screen-and-music/article/326409/Gundams-Universal-Century-saga-continues-as-Hathaway-sequel-arrives</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T16:30:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gundam’s Universal Century saga continues as ‘Hathaway’ sequel arrives ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326398/Russian-strikes-kill-2-wound-7-in-Ukraines-second-biggest-city</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T16:18:11+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:18:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Russian strikes kill 2, wound 7 in Ukraine's second-biggest city ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326400/Morgan-Stanley-hires-contract-staff-in-Hong-Kong-as-deals-surge-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T16:15:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:15:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Morgan Stanley hires contract staff in Hong Kong as deals surge, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Morgan Stanley,Hong Kong,stock,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326399/Iran-women-footballers-evacuate-from-safe-house-in-Australia</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T16:14:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:14:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ asylum,Iran,Australia,footballer ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326397/Zara-owner-Inditex-reports-good-start-to-first-quarter-with-sales-up-9pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T15:51:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T15:51:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zara owner Inditex reports good start to first quarter with sales up 9pc ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zara,Inditex ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/ac36eb3c104676a7d1691b290c7bd523/2026-03/2025-12-24T183200Z_1566112261_RC2KMIAFXB0T_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-BRAZIL-RETAIL.JPG</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326382/Cathay-Pacific-profit-beats-despite-1-billion-loss-from-HK-Express-eyes-10pc-capacity-growth-this-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T15:40:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T15:40:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific profit beats despite $1 billion loss from HK Express, eyes 10pc capacity growth this year ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326396/Wartime-grenade-found-on-Stubbs-Road-hillside-safely-detonated</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T15:39:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T15:39:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wartime grenade found on Stubbs Road hillside, safely detonated ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/326395/OpenAI-plans-to-launch-its-Sora-video-tool-in-ChatGPT-The-Information-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-11T15:37:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T15:37:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI plans to launch its Sora video tool in ChatGPT, The Information reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ OpenAI,Sora,ChatGPT ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T21:23:05+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T20:51:33+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T20:36:38+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T20:34:10+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T19:54:47+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/326319/Thunder-star-matches-63-year-old-NBA-scoring-record</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T18:07:00+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T17:51:57+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T17:48:12+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T17:31:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326316/Cloudview-uploads-sales-arrangement-on-Tuesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T17:13:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T17:11:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T17:11:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IP economy a pillar of HK, HKCEC management chief says, as the city welcomes Comic Con 26 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T17:03:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Middle East countries cut daily oil output, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Maxim’s Palace returns to MOKO Mong Kok with dim sum carts, open-roast kitchen as HK dining rebounds ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T16:50:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 10,000 Chinese citizens returned from Middle East amid war ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T16:47:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New Mexico investigators search Epstein's former ranch ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326310/Hang-Seng-Index-closes-shy-of-26000-points-Tencent-jumps-7pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T16:46:46+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326309/La-Mirabelle-I-to-release-sales-arrangement-in-the-near-term</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T16:45:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle I to release sales arrangement in the near term ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC cancels work from home for frontline staff in Hong Kong: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Three-car pile-up in Kwai Chung leaves two drivers injured ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinachem's Zendo House launches third price list of 42 units ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326300/Man-found-hanged-in-Kwai-Chung-flat-financial-troubles-suspected</loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/esg/article/326301/Sino-Land-ranks-global-top-5pc-in-SP-Global-Sustainability-Yearbook-2026</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T15:47:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sino Land ranks global top 5pc in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326290/Trump-Putin-talk-of-war-and-peace-as-US-weighs-easing-Russian-oil-sanctions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T15:29:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T15:10:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T15:10:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Consequences for global oil markets could be 'catastrophic' if Hormuz closure continues, Aramco chief says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T15:00:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T15:00:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises US$1.03 billion for alternative AI approach ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326274/Alexander-brothers-top-NY-real-estate-brokers-convicted-at-sex-trafficking-trial</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T14:53:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T14:53:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alexander brothers, top NY real estate brokers, convicted at sex trafficking trial ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/326293/Unleashed-dog-mauls-small-dog-to-death-on-Yuen-Long-hike-as-owner-disappears</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T14:53:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T14:53:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Unleashed dog mauls small dog to death on Yuen Long hike as owner disappears ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/326291/OCBC-Hong-Kong-launches-the-citys-first-Bank-x-Lifestyle-Retail-branch-in-Central</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T14:42:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T14:42:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OCBC Hong Kong launches the city's first "Bank x Lifestyle Retail" branch in Central ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ OCBC Hong Kong,Central,Old Seng Choong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326283/AI-enhanced-images-of-real-events-distort-view-of-Mideast-war</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T14:25:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T14:25:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/326297/China-NKorea-trains-to-resume-after-six-year-halt-travel-agents</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T14:00:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T14:00:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China-N.Korea trains to resume after six-year halt: travel agents ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/326289/Hong-Kong-racing-tips-and-early-analysis-Happy-Valley-Wednesday-March-11</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T13:59:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T13:59:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong racing tips and early analysis: Happy Valley, Wednesday, March 11 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ hong kong racing ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326286/Hong-Kong-Airlines-to-hike-fuel-surcharge-by-up-to-150</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T13:48:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T13:48:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Airlines to hike fuel surcharge by up to $150 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T13:48:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T13:48:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Father's pedophilia threesome fantasy exposed by TVB's ‘Scoop’ ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326272/As-Fukushima-memories-fade-Japan-embraces-a-nuclear-powered-future</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T13:44:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T13:44:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ As Fukushima memories fade, Japan embraces a nuclear-powered future ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326282/War-in-the-Middle-East-economic-impact-around-the-world</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-10T13:13:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T13:13:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ War in the Middle East: economic impact around the world ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T10:08:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested for drug trafficking in Wong Tai Sin industrial building raid ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T01:16:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chatbots and the sycophancy trap | Human Reinvented | Frank Ng & Ryan Ng ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump reviews options to curb energy prices as Iran strikes roil markets ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T00:59:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T00:59:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 14 arrested in Mong Kok anti-illegal worker, vice operation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T00:54:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T00:54:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 6 women arrested in Wan Chai anti-vice operation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T00:44:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Turkey says NATO defences shot down second incoming Iranian missile ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-10T00:38:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ East Coast Boardwalk power outage leaves residents running in dark for 3 hours ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T23:02:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T23:02:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Seawolf clinches IRC overall title as historic first for China in 2026 Rolex China Sea Race ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T22:37:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T22:37:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ No decision yet on G7 releasing oil stocks, France's Lescure says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T22:28:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nexperia China says it has begun producing its own chips ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T22:19:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T22:19:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chrissie Chau enjoys ski getaway in Japan amid defamation lawsuit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T22:10:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T22:10:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq teams up with Kraken to expand tokenization infrastructure ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326241/Ex-Red-Devils-star-Ronny-Johnsen-coaches-motivates-pupils-via-HKJC-football-scheme</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-09T21:59:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Red Devils star Ronny Johnsen coaches, motivates pupils via HKJC football scheme ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T21:50:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's CATL beats estimates as battery profit growth quickens ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T21:46:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T21:46:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nobel economist Aghion says no repeat 2008 financial crisis ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Middle East,oil ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T21:42:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T21:42:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oil shock to worsen should US-Israel seize Iran's Kharg Island, JP Morgan says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326237/Cathay-and-WestK-unveil-the-new-Spirit-of-Hong-Kong-aircraft-livery</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-09T21:42:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T14:27:22+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T13:28:15+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T13:07:44+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-09T13:04:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR aims to resume normal Tuen Ma Line service by Monday morning after track work ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ RACEDAY REVIEW: Andrea Atzeni's four-timer, David Hall's double and Francis Lui's horse to follow ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fast Network's Dubai dream on hold: why travel uncertainty is clouding Al Quoz Sprint bid ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Manchester United star Ronny Johnsen inspires HK youth, enjoys Sha Tin horse races ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From vision to impact: the unstoppable force of women in society ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T21:40:55+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T21:34:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Norway police says possible terror motive in US embassy blast ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T19:36:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's female fund managers reach 1,110, managing half the industry's assets ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T19:22:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel presses Iran assault as Tehran nears succession decision ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T19:15:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police announce strict security protocols as Wang Fuk Court reinforcement works resume ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court,Joe Chow ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T19:02:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ K Wah International flags HK$900 million loss for 2025 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court residents face downsizing as majority of replacement flats are smaller ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T18:16:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wing Tai releases second batch of 78 units for Cloudview on Sunday, prices up 14pc ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ DFA Asian Design Vanguard winner Rahul Mishra's 'rhythm' over noise in fashion ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T18:05:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese master's student stabbed to death in London after requesting US boyfriend to test for STDs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deep Water South Phase 6B to sell 50 units by tender on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Women 'hold up half the sky’ and drive social progress, John Lee says  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T17:08:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Diversified markets shield HK from Middle East trade disruptions: Algernon Yau ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T17:03:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Race For Water' charity trail run abruptly cancelled with no reason given ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ A Drop of Life,Race For Water ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T17:01:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinachem's Zendo House adds 68 units on Sunday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T17:00:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police seek domestic helper over $100k suspected theft from Kai Ching Estate flat ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/326124/Dominant-win-but-Mercedes-need-to-raise-game-says-Russell</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T16:59:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T16:59:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dominant win but Mercedes need to raise game, says Russell ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/326123/Guardiola-hails-best-City-display-at-St-James-Park</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T16:51:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T16:51:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Guardiola hails ‘best’ City display at St James’ Park ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/screen-and-music/article/326121/DJ-Snake-to-headline-French-May-Arts-Festival-2026</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T16:11:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T16:11:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DJ Snake to headline French May Arts Festival 2026 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ French May Arts Festival 2026 ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T16:07:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T16:07:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Strong demand for 64 units at Grand Austin Bohemian on Wednesday sales, NWD says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Grand Austin Bohemian,New World Development ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T16:05:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T16:05:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T15:38:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T15:38:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong mulls lifting mandatory pension contributions thresholds: regulator ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ MPF,mandatory,pension,Ayesha,MPFA ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T15:29:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T15:29:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, Israel hit five oil sites in and near Tehran: official ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T15:27:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T15:27:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NY police probe man for throwing 'ignited' devices near anti-Muslim protest ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T15:27:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ LegCo Supervisory Committee reviewing case as Judy Chan charged with careless driving, says Starry Lee ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326114/St-Pauls-College-marks-175th-with-sponsored-walk-to-fund-AI-teaching</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T14:55:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T14:55:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ St Paul’s College marks 175th with sponsored walk to fund AI teaching ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326113/Hong-Kongs-primary-property-market-sold-25-units-on-Saturday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T14:46:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T14:46:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's primary property market sold 25 units on Saturday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Blue Coast,La Mirabelle,Central Residence By The Park ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326112/Six-flights-cancelled-in-HK-on-Sunday-amid-Middle-East-tensions</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hetao HK Park to accelerate development, target 2026 completion: Tech chief ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T13:24:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rosewood Hotel launches global 16-week fully paid parental leave ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-08T12:21:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump rejects settling Iran war, raises prospect of killing all its potential leaders ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326105/Trump-suggests-US-troops-could-be-sent-to-secure-Irans-uranium</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T12:10:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump suggests US troops could be sent to secure Iran's uranium ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/325402/12-traditional-Chinese-pastries-calorie-ranking</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 12 traditional Chinese pastries calorie ranking ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/325508/Study-shows-5-times-greater-weight-loss-occurs-by-drinking-warm-water</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Study shows 5 times greater weight loss occurs by drinking warm water ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/324946/Proper-dishwashing-techniques-to-avoid-bacterial-cross-contamination</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Proper dishwashing techniques to avoid bacterial cross-contamination ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326100/CUHK-doctors-kindness-lives-on-through-scholarship-and-a-tree</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK doctor's kindness lives on through scholarship and a tree ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/325494/Women-mistakenly-uses-strawberry-dish-soap-to-wash-strawberries-misidentifying-it-as-special-fruit-wash</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T12:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Women mistakenly uses strawberry dish soap to wash strawberries, misidentifying it as special fruit wash ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/326104/China-FM-blasts-Middle-East-war-urges-US-to-manage-ties</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T11:52:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T11:52:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China FM blasts Middle East war, urges US to manage ties ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Yi,Middle East,US ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/screen-and-music/article/326170/King-Gnu-brings-genre-blending-sound-to-Hong-Kong-for-first-time-this-May</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T09:30:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T09:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ King Gnu brings genre-blending sound to Hong Kong for first time this May ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/326103/Review-Dam-Pixar-is-back-with-Hoppers-a-wildly-entertaining-animated-ride-full-of-surprises</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-08T09:30:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T09:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Review: Dam! Pixar is back with Hoppers - a wildly entertaining animated ride full of surprises ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hoppers,Hong Kong movie,Disney,Pixar,Hoppers review ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/analysis/article/326102/INSIDE-TRACK-More-Than-a-Lottery-Sha-Tin-Finds-Heart-in-Dylan-Mo</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-07T23:34:57+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T23:34:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ INSIDE TRACK: More Than a Lottery – Sha Tin Finds Heart in Dylan Mo ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T23:31:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T23:31:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Stepping out of the shadow of greatness: Dennis Yip finds a softer target for Fast Network ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326095/Police-launch-fifth-cohort-of-youth-anti-drug-leadership-program</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-07T21:02:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T21:02:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police launch fifth cohort of youth anti-drug leadership program ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Leadership Institute on Narcotics,L.I.O.N. ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/326094/From-diligent-student-to-cancer-patient-A-23-yos-warning-about-ignoring-body-signals</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-07T20:18:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T20:18:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ From diligent student to cancer patient: A 23 y/o's warning about ignoring body signals ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T20:01:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T20:01:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trinity Medical Group marks 10th anniversary with gala attended by political and financial luminaries ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T19:18:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T19:18:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rising US fuel prices risk sparking domestic wildfire for Trump ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T18:51:28+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326092/China-could-see-widespread-use-of-brain-computer-tech-in-3-5-years-expert-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-07T18:42:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T18:42:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years, expert says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt proposes raising ferry fares on five outlying Island routes ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Treasury secretary hints at lifting more Russian oil sanctions ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Google gives CEO new pay deal worth up to $692 million ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKPM and KMB roll out 'Pharaoh Cat Buses' to celebrate blockbuster ancient Egypt exhibition ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T14:25:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Jiangsu touts AI industrial push as Xi urges province to lead ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T14:08:10+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T13:57:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T13:32:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Canadian PM supports removing Andrew from royal line of succession ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ding Xuexiang urges all HK sectors to embrace executive-led governance at Beijing meeting ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel announces new wave of 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on 'feeling' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says it can keep jobs stable over next 5 years despite AI, labour challenges ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oncoming spring fatigue: Heavy dampness leading to physical and mental exhaustion ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Paralympics open with Russian athletes booed in ceremony ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Governments plan repatriations as Middle East flights stop ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK faces record high depression and anxiety levels, survey finds ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia will quit Trump's Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians, Prabowo says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-07T09:30:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T09:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Behind the curtain: HKAPA opens doors for a day of art and creativity ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T23:13:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T23:13:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US companies denied refunds on Trump’s illegal tariffs, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T22:49:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens lower as Middle East turmoil, weak jobs report weigh ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T21:47:04+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T21:47:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US nonfarm payrolls decline in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4 percent ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/326057/Swire-Properties-sells-a-two-bedroom-flat-at-Headland-Residences-for-nearly-11-million</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-06T21:19:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T21:19:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swire Properties sells a two-bedroom flat at Headland Residences for nearly $11 million ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T21:14:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ In One Above sells a three-bedroom flat for $34.4 million ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T20:17:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T20:17:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel pounds Beirut in expansion of war; Trump demands say over new Iranian leader ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T19:32:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T19:32:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Three workers arrested for theft at Wang Fuk Court ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T19:20:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T19:20:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ K-pop fan loses nearly $200,000 in Threads giveaway scam ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T19:09:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ S.Korea says in talks with US on possible relocation of weapons ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T18:59:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T18:59:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Imported dengue fever case recorded in Hong Kong after Indonesia trip ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/326046/Blanket-evacuation-orders-in-Lebanon-raise-international-law-concerns-says-UN-human-rights-chief</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-06T18:53:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T18:53:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Blanket evacuation orders in Lebanon raise international law concerns, says UN human rights chief ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T18:48:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T18:48:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says early-year trade beat expectations, but geopolitical shocks are raising uncertainties ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326043/Immigration-Department-arrests-10-in-citywide-crackdown-on-illegal-workers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-06T18:33:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T18:33:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Immigration Department arrests 10 in citywide crackdown on illegal workers ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Missing celebrity pharmacy cat found at guesthouse, woman taken for questioning ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T12:51:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's tariff refunds may total up to $182 billion, estimates find ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T12:37:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK MP quits parliament group as husband accused of spying ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T12:32:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tech shares lead a rally in Hang Seng Index at noon on Friday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T12:23:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ High Court rejects Journalists Association’s challenge over vehicle records policy ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tiger Circle - Tongue Twister Bonus Game! ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 63 y/o beauty expert's secret to reversing skin age by 10 years without surgery ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nutritionist recommends one type of grain packed with 4 key nutrients ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Government grants $6.15m to family of firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-06T11:02:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed's Barkin: Sticky inflation, better jobs data could shift the risk outlook for the Fed - BBG TV ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T22:02:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From tradition to trend: Hard Pure Gold seeks global recognition through HK ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ BYD launches new generation Blade Battery with rapid charging in cold environments ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T21:39:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tentyris v Ka Ying Rising: the Everest showdown the world wants to see ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T21:37:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran crisis could disrupt supply of key chipmaking materials, South Korea warns ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world-racing/article/325958/WORLD-RACING-WEEKLY-Dubai-doubts-can-bolster-Hong-Kongs-Champions-Day</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-05T21:25:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ WORLD RACING WEEKLY: Dubai doubts can bolster Hong Kong’s Champions Day ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/325957/JDcom-sees-5254pc-net-profit-drop-to-1963b-yuan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-05T20:46:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ JD.com sees 52.54pc net profit drop to 19.63b yuan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T20:20:18+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T20:13:07+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T19:22:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New growth goals reflect China’s resilience amid global challenges: Karson Choi ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T19:20:23+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T19:13:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ RTHK signs MOU with Malaysia to deepen media ties and co-produce cultural program ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/325950/First-green-methanol-bunkering-operation-completed-in-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-05T18:37:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ First green methanol bunkering operation completed in HK ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Estun Automation to price HK listing at low end of range, targets $1.49 billion raise ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Intense blasts rattle Doha in latest Iranian attacks ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T16:00:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-05T16:00:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NWD launches second price list of remaining 34 units on Thursday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T15:52:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia CEO hints at end of investments in OpenAI, Anthropic ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T15:52:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SFC intensifies scrutiny of IPO sponsors: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T15:51:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-03-05T15:51:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Harbour Centre Development poses a 2.3 times net loss of $234 m ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T15:40:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI tops US$25 billion in annualized revenue, The Information reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/325930/Leveraging-HKs-talent-and-global-connectivity-key-to-tech-growth-Xiaomis-Lei-Jun</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-05T15:30:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Leveraging HK's talent and global connectivity key to tech growth: Xiaomi's Lei Jun ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-03-05T15:18:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deep Water Pavilia to cut discount on price from next Monday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/325926/Alibaba-forms-task-force-to-boost-AI-development-after-Qwen-chiefs-exit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-05T15:13:25+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/325925/Hong-Kong-stocks-bid-ask-spreads-narrows-38-percent-over-past-two-years-watchdog-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-03-05T15:00:57+00:00</lastmod>
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