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WORLD1d agoGlobal Times: China's urban development offers lessons and scope for co-op with developing countriesGlobal Times interview on China's people-centered urban development, urban renewal, and green transition, and lessons for developing countries.globenewswire_fr · france
WORLD1d 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
BUSINESS1d agoAsia warned over zombie companiesShare of groups unable to service debt in region has doubled since 2008, IMF saysFinancial Times
DISASTER1d agoFactory fire in Nakagawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture, brought under control; burned for approximately 30 hours, no injuriesA factory fire in Nakagawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture, which burned for approximately 30 hours, has been brought under control with no reported injuries. This significant industrial incident suggests substantial property damage and disruption.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD1d agoFirst-grade girl abuse death case, mother partially denies charges at first public trial in Nagoya District CourtAsahi Shimbun
HEALTH1d agoTherapy dogs in high demand: Hong Kong programme booked out until February 2027A Hong Kong therapy-dog programme run by one staff member and 65 volunteers with their dogs is fully booked until February 2027, as demand from schools, hospitals and elderly homes continues to outstrip the available visiting slots. Animals Asia’s Dr Dog and Professor Paws programmes rely on volunteers who give up their time, shoulder much of the cost of transporting their dogs and return regularly to venues across the city. “None of it would be possible without the volunteers,” said Karina...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoSK Hynix, SoftBank shares plunge as tech stocks in Asia track Wall Street chip sell-offTechnology stocks tumbled Tuesday as a sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled into Asian and European markets.CNBC
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
BUSINESS1d agoThailand’s deepening labour shortage roils harvest as unpicked fruits rotRipe mangosteen and rambutan hang unpicked from trees in eastern Thailand, where a shortage of migrant workers is forcing growers to decide which crops are valuable enough to harvest and which will be left to rot. For Jomsak Putirattana, who also grows durian in Chanthaburi province, the departure of his five Cambodian workers after a border dispute disrupted crossings has intensified competition for labour. Daily wages have more than doubled in some cases, from about 350 baht to 400 baht (US$10...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoApec a chance for Hong Kong to earn its place in China’s tourism boomOver the coming weeks, Hong Kong and Shenzhen will host two major gatherings of Asia-Pacific decision-makers. Hong Kong’s first Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting takes place on October 20-21, with around 500 visitors expected, while Shenzhen hosts the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week next month. These Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings will bring international visitors to two neighbouring cities at the centre of China’s Apec year. For Hong Kong’s tourism industry, they offer a timely...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d ago19-year-old man driving a passenger car arrested in accident that killed 3 passengers, Chiba Prefectural PoliceAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS1d ago'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoilSingapore is a bastion of safety amid global turmoil, according to the CEO of DBS.CNBC
BUSINESS1d agoChinese stocks an undervalued opportunity, says Charlie Munger discipleShares in Chinese companies present better opportunities today than at other times, a disciple of legendary investor Charlie Munger said in a rare reflection on the world’s second-largest economy amid tensions with the US and the ongoing artificial intelligence race. The comments by Li Lu, Chinese-American founder and chairman of Seattle-based value investment firm Himalaya Capital, came amid divergence between the markets on opposite sides of the Pacific. While stock markets in China and Hong...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoChina Mobile triples capacity at mega Inner Mongolia computing hub amid nation’s AI pushChina Mobile, one of the country’s state-backed telecoms giants, has tripled the capacity of its largest intelligent computing hub in northern Inner Mongolia, amid Beijing’s push to boost digital infrastructure to power the country’s artificial intelligence ambitions. The expansion of its data centre in Hohhot was recently completed, with total processing capacity increased to 20,100 petaflops, according to a report by Inner Mongolia Daily on Monday. That was triple its previous capacity of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoChina keeps extending the Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?Some senior American executives are lukewarm about attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and related business events in Shenzhen next month, according to people familiar with the matter. They cited limited scheduling details, few expected breakthroughs and a lack of opportunity for meaningful engagement. Beijing has invited multiple US business leaders – particularly those who joined President Donald Trump’s May trip to China and later attended the White House state dinner for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoSingapore PM Wong rejects weaker currency as shortcut to competitivenessSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.CNBC
BUSINESS1d ago‘Everyone wants to make history’: revamped Huanggang Port opens to brisk businessHong Kong travel agencies and border shops have capitalised on the opening of the revamped Huanggang Port as thousands of visitors poured through the control point, with special tours on offer and shopkeepers reporting brisk business. Agents said the port’s 24-hour joint clearance arrangements could give cross-border tourism a major boost, although crowd control measures dampened trade at the checkpoint entrance. Tour groups organised by Hong Kong travel agency Big Line Holiday were among the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoChina faces uphill battle to wean tech firms off Nvidia chipsThe country’s tech giants are snapping up products never designed to power advanced AI to satisfy soaring computing demandsFinancial Times
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
POLITICS1d agoOsaka Station Front "Exclusion Art" Controversy - A Political Scientist's Thoughts on the Nature of Public SpaceA controversy regarding "Exclusion Art" in front of Osaka Station is discussed by a political scientist, prompting thoughts on the nature of public space. This issue highlights debates over urban design and accessibility in public areas.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS1d agoExclusionary art" or safety measure? The block debate in front of Osaka Station questions public space.A debate is ongoing in front of Osaka Station concerning whether a block installation is "exclusionary art" or a safety measure, raising questions about the nature of public space. This highlights discussions on urban planning and accessibility in public areas.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESS1d agoChina finance minister to deliver opening speech at Apec meeting in Hong KongChina’s finance minister, Lan Foan, will deliver a keynote speech, while presentations by three prominent financial institutions will be among the highlights of next week’s Apec meeting in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. A draft agenda obtained by the SCMP on Monday listed a series of programmes for finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s 21 member economies on October 20 and 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Sources...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoWhy doesn't the United States appoint career diplomats as ambassadors, as Japan and many other countries do?Japan Today
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