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WORLD22h agoHong Kong police ramp up investigation into Anita Mui’s missing ashes with unit upgradeHong Kong police have stepped up their investigation into the disappearance of the ashes of late Cantopop diva Anita Mui Yim-fong by committing more resources and manpower to the case. Mui’s family had revealed over the weekend that the urn containing the singer’s remains was discovered to be missing from Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island three months ago, complaining that police had made “no progress” in their investigation and that the incident had caused “immense distress”. A police spokesman...South China Morning Post
WORLD23h agoFirst-grade girl abuse death case, mother partially denies charges at first public trial in Nagoya District CourtAsahi Shimbun
WORLD1d agoChinese great-grandfather, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafoodA Chinese centenarian leads a happy, healthy life despite a habit generally considered “unhealthy”, prompting curious reactions online. A 101-year-old great-grandfather in eastern China’s Zhejiang province recently went viral for his love of drinking large amounts of Coca-Cola and Sprite. While young people in China embrace healthy lifestyles – eating foods inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, following low-sugar diets and taking daily footbaths – Lu Shizeng defies these practices yet...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoCan Singapore engineer love on dating apps? From public service to private romanceFor Singaporean civil servant Clare*, finding a suitable lifelong partner has been an uphill battle. Swiping on dating apps soon became a chore after multiple unsuccessful first dates, so when the government launched its own platform, the 32-year-old was all for it. “It’s like: ‘Why not?’, and I think it does have a few screening procedures so it might save you some trouble like having to deal with impersonators or people who do not match with their advertised profiles,” she said. Singapore...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d ago19-year-old man driving a passenger car arrested in accident that killed 3 passengers, Chiba Prefectural PoliceAsahi Shimbun
WORLD1d agoA new museum in Philippines tells a tale of life on the seaMANILA - Without Filipino sailors, much of the world’s merchant shipping would come to a standstill and the world economy along with it.nation_pk · pakistan
WORLD1d agoDon’t leave Asia’s ageing debate until it’s too lateLast month, Japan’s internal affairs ministry released its yearly data ahead of Respect for the Aged Day. People aged 65 and over now make up a record 29.6 per cent of the population. But the figure I keep coming back to was this: 9.43 million Japanese workers were 65 or older last year, about 13.8 per cent of everyone with a job. Members of Japan’s older population are not simply retired. A large part are still at work and some of those people are the ones businesses depend on. The Asia-Pacific...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoShibuya viewPeople view crowds of pedestrians from the windows of the iconic Starbucks building as they wait at the famous pedestrian crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Monday.Japan Today
WORLD1d agoNaruto returns with a new story from its original creator: what is known about the manga and the animated series being preparedMasashi Kishimoto will return to work on the universe that made him one of the most famous Japanese authors in the world. The announcement also includes a four-episode production, the details of which are unknown.Clarín
WORLD1d agoGarden Company apologises after crowd chaos mars student sandwich record bidOne of Hong Kong’s oldest makers of bread and biscuits, the Garden Company, has apologised and pledged to review its crowd-management procedures after a world-record attempt involving more than 700 students making sandwiches descended into chaos. The incident occurred on Sunday at SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School in Wan Chai, when the company tried to set a record for the “largest sandwich-making lesson” to mark its coming 100th anniversary. More than 700 primary school pupils were involved...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoDog shelter worker awarded HK$89,000 over canine attack despite volunteer claimA Hong Kong court has awarded more than HK$89,000 (US$11,340) to a worker at a dog shelter who was seriously injured in a canine attack, rejecting her employer’s argument that she was a volunteer. District Judge Harold Leong Kwok-on said on Monday that the employment relationship between Kelly Animals Shelter in Lau Fau Shan and the victim had been established despite no contract being signed, noting she was paid, allocated work by staff and did not manage the business or shoulder profits or...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoHuanggang Port praised for ‘light speed’ checks, but some find layout hugeMore than 42,000 travellers and 5,700 vehicles passed through the revamped Huanggang Port on Monday under a “smooth” first-day run of the new “joint clearance” system to cross between Hong Kong and mainland China, as officials braced for larger crowds over the coming long weekend. Early bird travellers and residents simply curious to see how the new system worked were the first to pass through the facility when it opened at 6.30am, with some calling the clearance process “light speed”. Many...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoSoutheast Asia Has a Serious Drug ProblemSoutheast Asia’s drug labs are pumping out unprecedented amounts of meth and other synthetic drugs.The Diplomat
WORLD1d agoPrincess Aiko visits Aomori for the first time, viewing a national treasure that "deeply moved" EmperorPrincess Aiko has made her inaugural visit to Aomori, where she viewed a national treasure that reportedly "deeply moved" the Emperor. The visit marks a significant cultural engagement.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD1d agoChinese man arrested after fabricating rooftop child grave hoax above residential flatPolice in southwestern China have debunked a terrifying rumour after an alarmed homeowner was told by a neighbour that bones found on her rooftop belonged to a buried young boy. On October 5, a woman surnamed Li from Chengdu, Sichuan province, told local media outlet Sichuan Observation that she had found what appeared to be a grave on the rooftop above her flat. Li bought the second-hand flat on the seventh floor in 2017 and had rented it out ever since. A neighbour recently told her that the...South China Morning Post
WORLDBREAKING1d agoAichi, Toyota: 1-year-old girl dies while visiting grandmother's house, report of 'unconscious'A one-year-old girl tragically died while visiting her grandmother's house in Aichi, Toyota, after being reported as unconscious. The incident is a local tragedy.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD1d agoHelp Indonesia fight haze but don’t let plantation owners escape accountabilityFROM TAN GIM TUAN, MCA Urban Affairs Bureau chairman, MCA Selangor Liaison Committee deputy chairmanthestar_my · malaysia
WORLD1d agoHong Kong domestic helper arrested for alleged murder of 93-year-old employerHong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of murdering her 93-year-old employer, a widowed cancer survivor, with an investigation suggesting she was repeatedly assaulted in the hours before her death. The elderly woman was found unresponsive in her flat in Long Yiu House at Tak Long Estate in Kowloon Bay on Sunday morning, police said. The 52-year-old helper, hired to provide round-the-clock care for the woman, sought help from building security staff at about 8.20am, saying...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoPrincess Aiko makes first visit to Aomori Prefecture, attends first rubber baseball game at National Sports FestivalPrincess Aiko made her inaugural visit to Aomori Prefecture and attended her first rubber baseball game at the National Sports Festival. This marks a new public engagement for the princess.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD1d ago‘A pack of lies’: Abby Choi’s mother rejects claims Kwong family repaid her debtsThe mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has denied in court that she was repeatedly in debt because of gambling, calling her former son-in-law’s claim that he had financially supported her “a pack of lies”. Cheung Yin-fa accused Alex Kwong Kong-chi on Monday of acting unscrupulously by demanding the return of HK$150,000 in shopping expenses she owed him, while failing to repay any of the more than HK$70 million he had received from Choi for investment. Testifying in the High...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoCouple found dead at home in apparent murder-suicideA man in his 70s and his wife in her 60s were found dead in their home in Sera town, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Monday in what police believe…Japan Today
WORLD1d agoShahyead Bu Faces Casper Ruud in Shanghai Masters Round of 32The Round of 32 match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters pits wildcard Yunchaokete Bu against globe number 24 Casper Ruud, following their tough‑court clAsh at the US Open.headtopics · united states of america
WORLD1d agoTrump’s China-savvy spokeswoman, Hong Kong trail emergencies: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese 2. Hong Kong hiker dies, Singaporean teen discharged after 2 trail emergencies 3. How a museum masterpiece’s life-size replica sparked rare US-China collaboration 4. Why Malaysian doctors are turning down...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoPrincess Aiko watches National Sports Festival in Aomori; Imperial Family's schedule from 12thPrincess Aiko attended the National Sports Festival in Aomori, with details of the Imperial Family's schedule from the 12th also provided. This is a routine report on royal engagements.Asahi Shimbun
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