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POLITICSSep 19General : Budget 2027: Jobs, Economy Among Youth Priorities – MordiKANGAR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Job opportunities, the economy, youth leadership and sports facilities are among the issues raised by youth nationwide, who hope the government will focus on them in Budget 2027.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 19Malaysia’s Loke resigns as transport minister following Najib’s house arrest approvalA senior ally of Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim announced his resignation from cabinet on Saturday – a day after confidence in the prime minister’s administration took a severe hit when disgraced former leader Najib Razak was allowed to serve out his jail term under house arrest. Anthony Loke, the secretary general of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), said that the party could not accept the decision to allow Najib to complete his sentence in the comfort of his own home. The former prime minister is...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19China and the U.S. fine-tune Xi's visit in New York with trade truce at stakeNegociaciones clave entre China y EE.UU. en Nueva York abordarán la tregua comercial y el avance en inteligencia artificial. La visita de He Lifeng busca preparar el terreno para la próxima cumbre entre Xi Jinping y Donald Trump.El diálogo sobre IA podría fijar nuevas agendas, mientras que la prórroga de la tregua arancelaria se presenta como una prioridad. Ambas naciones buscan evitar riesgos y bifurcaciones tecnológicas.Clarín
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs sanctions law against Russia, tariffs threaten China and IndiaPresident Trump heeft zijn handtekening gezet onder een wet die omvangrijke Amerikaanse sancties tegen Rusland mogelijk maakt. Zo kan Trump landen die veel Russische brandstoffen inkopen importheffingen opleggen tot 100 procent. Ook krijgen hoge Russische functionarissen te maken met nog meer beperkingen en moet de Russische schaduwvloot het lastiger krijgen. Doel is om landen als China en India zover te krijgen dat zij hun olie en gas elders gaan inkopen en er minder geld naar de Russische schatkist vloeit voor de oorlog in Oekraïne. De sancties zijn ook gericht tegen Russische tankers die enNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 19Loke, other top guns arrive for CEC meeting on NajibThe meeting will decide DAP's position and follow-up action after Najib Razak’s conditional pardon.freemalaysiatoday · malaysia
POLITICSSep 19‘Like a father to me’: Hong Kong bids farewell to Tung Chee-hwa in weekend vigilHong Kong is mourning the loss of its first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, in a weekend vigil, with tributes pouring in from political and business heavyweights as well as members of the public. Tung, who died at the age of 89 on September 8, led Hong Kong through ups and downs – the Asian financial crisis in 1997, the Sars outbreak in 2003 and a V-shaped rebound in the economy that followed. Saturday’s rituals, held at Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point, will be followed by a state funeral...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19Patriot dedicated to Hong Kong: business heavyweights remember Tung Chee-hwaThis weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa. The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service. This weekend, a state funeral will be held to honour Tung, who was also a former vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). There will be a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19General : Respect Pardon Decisions Made Under Constitutional Process - RamananKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The power to grant a pardon, reprieve or respite of a sentence falls within the power and discretion of the King, as provided for under the Federal Constitution.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 19Friend, leader, mentor: how political veterans remember Tung Chee-hwaThis weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa. The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service. He is remembered for steering Hong Kong through uncharted waters following the end of colonial rule, as well as his tireless efforts as a state leader and business heavyweight to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19How will Beijing receive most senior Taiwan official to attend Apec events this year?In a rare development, Taiwanese Labour Minister Hung Sun-han is expected to travel to Nanjing on Sunday, becoming the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te’s administration to visit mainland China. Hung will attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ministerial meeting on Monday to discuss employment, vocational training, social security and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. Hung will be the most senior Taiwanese official to visit the mainland for Apec...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolutionThe country rebukes the UN atomic agency's 'double standards' and says nuclear status is 'irreversible'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 19South Korea justice minister nominee withdraws over Covid-19 drug trial scandalSouth Korea’s Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination on Saturday following allegations concerning his involvement in a Covid-19 treatment and approval of its clinical trials. “After much deliberation, I decided to step down as the nominee for minister of the justice ministry. I apologise for failing to live up to your expectations,” Kim said during a press conference at the National Assembly. Kim, who said he did not want to add any burden to Lee Jae Myung’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China’s leader arrives for his US state visit - AP NewsTrump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China’s leader arrives for his US state visit AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google Newsgoogle · united states of america
POLITICSSep 19A man who built bridges over walls: SCMP’s Tammy Tam on Tung Chee-hwaSouth China Morning Post publisher Tammy Tam reflects on her encounters with Hong Kong’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, looking back on memories from her days as a frontline reporter, his regular exchanges with media representatives and Tung’s rare appearance at an SCMP conference in 2020 to advocate US-China dialogue. Her recollections are part of a special SCMP commemorative supplement that features heavyweights from various sectors paying tribute to Tung. “Are you Ms Tam? Mr...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19Nominee Kim Seung-won to Hold Press Conference at National AssemblyNominee Kim Seung-won will hold an 11 a.m. press conference at the National Assembly, where he may address his standing.sedaily · south korea
POLITICSSep 19Now Hong Kong must turn its international edge into national impactHong Kong’s first five-year plan marks a new chapter for the city and will prompt discussion about individual priorities and initiatives. But there is another question worth asking: what can Hong Kong bring to the national journey over the next five years? As China begins its 15th five-year plan, Hong Kong has an opportunity to think more deliberately about its distinctive contribution to national development. Much has been said about Hong Kong’s role as a “superconnector”. The description...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China's leader arrives for his US state visitThe first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 19US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summitsThe United States is considering postponing the announcement of major arms sales to Taiwan until after November’s Apec summit in Shenzhen, multiple sources told the South China Morning Post. The potential delay comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to Washington next week for a state visit. The sources said there was a strong possibility US President Donald Trump could extend the delay through to the end of the year, pointing to a planned bilateral meeting between the two...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Trump signs bill targeting China’s Russia energy imports days before Xi’s US visitUS President Donald Trump on Friday signed a new sanctions bill into law that targets Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and India – just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit. The White House issued a brief statement, saying that the President had “signed into law” the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” which “authorises and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Trump claims US Greenland security deal, China reportedly among adversaries being kept outUS President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives Washington permanent authority over security on the Arctic island and requires American approval for military activity or sensitive investment by US adversaries. In a Truth Social post, Trump described the arrangement as giving the US “permanent control over security, and all other needs” in Greenland. He said no US adversary could establish a base, maintain a military...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Trump Courts North Korea’s Leader, but Might Need China to Reignite the FlamePresident Trump has gotten no love back yet from Kim Jong-un. He could turn to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to help set up a summit when Mr. Xi visits Washington next week.NYT US
POLITICSSep 18Chinese Literature Is Undergoing a Vibe ShiftBeijing long promoted novels about working-class travails. What happens when authors point fingers at the state?Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 18Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on FridayIn the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 18JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon set to attend Trump's state dinner for China's Xi - reportJPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon is reportedly expected to attend a state dinner hosted by Trump for China's Xi. This indicates a convergence of prominent business and political figures at a high-level diplomatic event.Seeking Alpha Tech
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