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WORLDAug 19Greyest Japanese village turns to Peru sister city to plug severe worker shortageJapan’s most greying municipality has turned to its Peruvian sister city in search of a way to reverse its population decline and address the labour shortage that together threaten its survival. The mountain village of Nanmoku in Gunma prefecture, where 65.2 per cent of residents were aged 65 or older in the 2020 census, signed a sister-city agreement with Belen in northern Peru in November, hoping cultural exchanges under the framework will eventually bring young people to live and work in the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 19China ‘cloudscape observer’ mist-monitoring job ends; resort plans more similar campaignsA Chinese tourist site recently concluded a month-long position that paid 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) to live on a mountaintop, observe the cloudscape, and share daily videos of the sea of clouds. On July 8, the Laojun Mountain Scenic Area in central China’s Henan province posted a recruitment ad for a “cloudscape observer” to work from July 16 to August 15. The Laojun Mountain Scenic Area is one of China’s most renowned sacred Taoist mountains, boasting over 2,000 years of history. It is believed...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18Japan and OAS grant Haiti $3 mil to help troubled country prepare for long - awaited electionsJapan and the OAS have provided $3 million in aid to Haiti to support its preparations for upcoming elections. This assistance aims to help the troubled nation establish electoral processes.japantoday.com · Japan
WORLDAug 18The Wall That Heals returns to West Michigan , honors Vietnam veteransThe traveling memorial 'The Wall That Heals' is returning to West Michigan to honor Vietnam veterans. This event serves as a tribute to military service members.wwmt.com · United States
WORLDAug 18The Polar pivot? China debuts regular Arctic shipping service as Iran war drags onAs the Iran war spills over into the Red Sea – a crucial chokepoint for Asia-Europe trade – China has marked a milestone by launching its first regular service through the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR), a development welcomed by Russia. The route, which runs along Russia’s northern Arctic coast, slashes travel time compared with alternative paths. A journey from Ningbo city on China’s southeast coast to Felixstowe in the United Kingdom takes just 20 days – about half the time required for...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18Hong Kong’s population edges up 0.3% but births fall below 30,000 for first timeHong Kong’s population rose slightly by 0.3 per cent year on year to more than 7.5 million by mid-2026 but the number of babies born fell by 15.6 per cent to below 30,000 for the first time on record, despite government incentives to boost the birth rate. The government on Tuesday attributed the slight population increase to “various measures for talent attraction and labour importation” that continued to bring people from around the world to Hong Kong, which offset the impact of natural...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18Hong Kong customs arrests 10 over HK$56 million cannabis haul bound for Europe, AfricaHong Kong customs has arrested 10 people and seized suspected cannabis buds worth an estimated HK$56 million (US$7 million) in a month-long operation targeting a syndicate accused of smuggling the drug from Southeast Asia to Europe and Africa via the city. Code-named Fire Mesh, the operation ran from July 13 to Monday this week and resulted in the seizure of about 240kg (529lbs) of cannabis buds, the Customs and Excise Department said on Tuesday. “We targeted transit baggage from Southeast Asia...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18Tokyo giving out free furoshiki to help tourists carry their garbage homeAs we’ve covered before, public trash cans are a fairly rare sight throughout Japan. They were largely removed from public spaces following the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas…Japan Today
WORLDAug 18Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat - stress warning system by end of this monthscmp.com · China
WORLDAug 18Vietnamese American best friends try to make it in 1930s HollywoodA story details two Vietnamese American best friends attempting to succeed in Hollywood during the 1930s. It highlights their journey and experiences in a historical cultural context.iexaminer.org · United States
WORLDAug 18Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat-stress warning system by end of this monthHong Kong’s labour minister has said authorities aim to complete a revamp of the city’s heat-stress warning system by the end of this month, following criticism that the alert level was not increased during record-breaking temperatures. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Tuesday that changes to the Heat Stress at Work Warning system would require thorough preparatory work at several levels. This included setting the system’s activation thresholds and determining how...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18ASEAN Cup 2026 : Is a Vietnam - Thailand dream final bound to happen ? The article speculates on the possibility of a Vietnam-Thailand final in the ASEAN Cup 2026. This focuses on a future international sports event.news.tuoitre.vn
WORLDAug 18Japan’s hotels embrace sleep tourism with brain scans, tea and custom bedsAn increasing number of hotels in Japan are offering “sleep tourism” experiences – stays designed to promote high-quality and restful sleep. The trend, which started gaining popularity overseas several years ago, provides hotels with an opportunity to attract new health-conscious guests. A sleep retreat plan called totono-ne, featuring the relaxing effects of tea, is proving a popular offering for Hotel 1899 Tokyo in the capital’s Shimbashi business district. The guests answer a set of simple...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Ecuador’s Noboa courts China on shrimp, copper without threatening US tiesEcuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, an eight-day trip during which he will seek to lift suspensions on 14 Ecuadorian shrimp processors and secure fresh investment in energy and mining. Noboa will hold talks with President Xi Jinping and meet separately with Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry. The visit runs to August 23 before the Asian tour continues to Singapore and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Worth the wait : War veteran returns to South Korea after 71 years to receive peace medalA war veteran has returned to South Korea after 71 years to receive a peace medal. This event recognizes long-standing military service and its historical significance.altoonamirror.com · United States
WORLDAug 17Jordanian king looks to advance Jordan - China strategic partnershipThe Jordanian king is seeking to advance a strategic partnership between Jordan and China. This reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts and bilateral relations between the two nations.shanghainews.net · China
WORLDAug 17Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fightCrowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo's triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 17Japan dominates the world’s best cities for digital nomads, while Spain makes an impactTokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 17Chinamaxxing: is the trend really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?The iconic wrapper of White Rabbit, a six-decade-old Chinese milk confectionery, has recently gone viral in the West. Shared this month in a post on X, formerly Twitter, the retro packaging was hailed as an “absolute masterstroke of graphic design”. Its distinctive waxy paper – featuring a white rabbit against a red circle, with blue-and-white rabbit motifs lining both edges – has since racked up more than 6 million views and 260,000 likes. In the comments section, online users from around the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Unleashed 60kg dog runs amok, fatally mauls poodle, bichon frise in Hong KongA large unleashed dog has fatally mauled two smaller pets in separate attacks within 20 minutes in Hong Kong, but authorities have yet to determine whether it is microchipped, as the animal remains too “aggressive” to handle. Police on Monday said the first attack occurred at 3pm near the taxi rank at the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long, where a 58‑year‑old man was walking his brown miniature poodle. His 17‑year‑old, 5kg poodle was suddenly chased and mauled by a 60kg (132lbs) large brown dog of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Tether 인연 review – romantic ceilidh skips from Scotland to South KoreaAn article reviews 'Tether 인연,' described as a romantic ceilidh that spans from Scotland to South Korea. This suggests an exploration of cultural connections through art or performance.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 17Hong Kong police officer loses appeal over 6½-year term for HK$26m mortgage fraudA Hong Kong court has dismissed an appeal by a senior police officer against his 6½-year jail sentence for fraudulently securing more than HK$26 million (US$3.31 million) in mortgages by concealing his affiliation with the force. In a written judgment delivered on Monday, the Court of Appeal upheld Superintendent Harbour Chan Hoi-kong’s conviction on two counts of fraud, finding that he must have knowingly made false claims in two mortgage applications that he was the general manager of a food...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Streaming site pulls Chainsmoker Cat series in Hong Kong over breach of ad rulesA Taiwan-based streaming platform has removed the Japanese anime series Chainsmoker Cat for Hong Kong audiences because the programme is in breach of the city’s ban on online smoking advertisements. Animation Crazy, a streaming platform launched by Bahamut, a Taiwanese internet forum and news website, said on Monday that it recently received a letter from the Hong Kong’s Department of Health concerning Chainsmoker Cat. The show’s content contravened rules that prohibited advertising smoking...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17South Korean president calls for talks with North KoreaThe South Korean president has called for talks with North Korea, signaling a potential diplomatic effort to address relations between the two nations.clevelandstar.com · United States
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