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POLITICSSep 29Vietnam accused of abducting Norwegian and Australian human rights activistsVietnam accuses activists of entering country using forged documents with intention to carry out terrorist activitiesThe Independent World
MILITARYSep 29Philippine coastguard battles funding cuts amid bigger South China Sea roleThe Philippines is preparing to give its coastguard more responsibilities in the contested South China Sea even as the agency faces a more basic problem: whether it has enough ships, aircraft and personnel to carry them out. The proposed overhaul comes as the coastguard is being stretched by increasingly demanding operations around Philippine-claimed waters, while funding constraints threaten to limit its ability to keep its existing assets at sea. That tension is evident in the 2027 budget. The...South China Morning Post
CYBERSep 29Man charged over AI image of crocodile at Singapore reservoir that led to searchA 30-year-old man was charged on Tuesday over an AI-generated image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir in Singapore that prompted authorities to search for the reptile and suspend water activities there. Ye Lin, a Myanmar national, was handed two charges – one count of communicating a false message and one count of obstructing the course of justice. Speaking through an interpreter, he told the court that he intended to plead guilty, and would not be engaging a lawyer. On August 20, Ye Lin...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warningsMalaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, defying warnings from the UN and rights groups. Malaysia, facing an uptick in anti-migrant sentiment, says the program is strictly voluntary.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 29Singapore or bust: how Indonesian student’s crowdfunding plea shows degree of desirabilityFor 28-year-old Indonesian professional Evelyn Clarissa Siregar, asking strangers to help fund her MBA in Singapore was a gamble: she knew the request was unconventional but hoped putting her dream out in public might open a door. Instead, her appeal for more than S$100,000 (US$78,000) to fund her business programme at Singapore Management University (SMU) drew fierce online criticism, with some labelling her entitled and questioning her plans. “I never expected the backlash to become this big,”...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29Early birds for Wang Fuk Court buy-back get first pick of subsidised housesResidents who lost their homes in Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire started choosing their replacement flats on Tuesday, with some calling on authorities to introduce stamp duty waivers to help ease their financial burden. After last November’s blaze at Wang Fuk Court, authorities rolled out a HK$7.8 billion (US$994 million) plan to buy back flats at the eight-block subsidised housing estate. Under the scheme, participants can use the cash compensation to buy a flat on the private open market or...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29China mourns death of music legend Liu Huan, voice of 2008 Beijing Olympic theme songRenowned Chinese singer and songwriter Liu Huan passed away in Shanghai on September 25 at the age of 63 due to illness, prompting widespread mourning among the mainland public. The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, where Liu taught the History of Western Music for three decades, issued an obituary but did not disclose details about the illness. His death saddened many, as Liu was a beloved figure across China. As one of the country’s most famous and respected male...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 29Can China’s new satellite coordination standards boost PLA targeting and resilience?Chinese researchers are drafting standards for autonomous satellite coordination and data sharing in a move analysts say could speed up military targeting and make People’s Liberation Army satellite networks more resilient. An expert panel convened by the Chinese Institute of Command and Control (CICC) in Beijing on September 21 approved work on 10 proposed voluntary standards, clearing the way for draft texts to be released for consultation. In an account of the meeting published last Thursday,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 29 The state of the border determines the state of the relationship : EAM Jaishankar says India - China ties improving as normalcy returnsIndia's EAM Jaishankar stated that the state of the border determines the relationship between India and China, noting improving ties. This indicates a positive shift in diplomatic relations between the two countries.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSSep 29Washington needs stable , independent Taiwan : US House speakerThe US House speaker has stated that Washington requires a "stable, independent" Taiwan. This statement underscores US foreign policy interests regarding Taiwan's status.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSSep 29Australia urged to help free activist jailed in VietnamAustralia is being urged to intervene on behalf of an activist jailed in Vietnam. This highlights an international human rights concern involving diplomatic pressure.portstephensexaminer.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 29Flags , flyovers and the work of cultural diplomacy -- Beijing ReviewThe article discusses the use of symbols like flags and flyovers as tools of cultural diplomacy. This explores how nations employ soft power in international relations.bjreview.com · China
BUSINESSSep 29China’s CXMT to favour domestic suppliers in US$5.2b memory-chip capacity push: sourceChinese memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans to invest 34.9 billion yuan (US$5.2 billion) in expansion, with a large portion of the capital going to domestic suppliers of chipmaking equipment, according to a source. The firm, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Star Market, would spend 24.1 billion yuan on a new technology research and development project and another 10.8 billion yuan on the second phase of a wafer testing base, according to a Monday stock filing. The...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 29North Korean mines behind DMZ blast that injured 2 South Koreans, Seoul saysSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29Why Citi is betting on China’s 30-year bonds as US Treasury yields climbCiti Research has turned bullish on China’s 30-year government bonds, projecting that yields will fall further even as US Treasury yields climb. In a Monday research note, analysts at the Wall Street bank recommended that investors go long on China’s 30-year sovereign debt, saying they expected the yield to fall towards 1.8 per cent while the 10-year yield could edge towards 1.6 per cent. The analysts attributed the outlook to easing supply pressures and improved market dynamics for China’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Mahathir ‘lonely’ as family and Malaysia mourn Siti HasmahAs Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, was laid to rest on Monday, one poignant image stood out. Footage of her family members sobbing served as a reminder that before the 100-year-old was “Ibu Negara” (Mother of the Nation), she was first a mother of seven, grandmother to 18 and great-grandmother to four. Her latest great-grandchild, Eden Zakaria, was born just last month to granddaughter Meera Alyanna Mukhriz, better known as Ally. In a social...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29AstraZeneca, Merck, Novo deals boost Chinese biotech as global interest growsShares of Akeso surged after British drug maker AstraZeneca moved to advance the Chinese biotech firm’s flagship cancer drug, while a new deal from US giant Merck further underscored the sector’s global momentum amid easing fears of US curbs. AstraZeneca on Tuesday announced a US$2 billion equity investment in Florida-headquartered Summit Therapeutics, which holds the exclusive rights to develop and commercialise Akeso’s immunotherapy drug ivonescimab outside China. Summit and AstraZeneca would...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29Death toll from floods in Thailand rises to 23Het dodental als gevolg van het noodweer in Thailand is opgelopen tot 23. In de hoofdstad Bangkok zijn zeker vier mensen om het leven gekomen. Het water in de overstroomde delen van Bangkok begon maandag langzaam te zakken, nadat het vrijwel het hele weekend had geregend. Volgens functionarissen van de Thaise hoofdstad zijn de omstandigheden voldoende verbeterd om het water sneller te kunnen afvoeren. Toch staan verschillende wijken en belangrijke wegen nog altijd onder water, meldt persbureau AP. Volgens het Bangkok Flood Control Center zijn dit weekend ongeveer 700.000 mensen in de hoofdstadNOS Buitenland
CONFLICTSep 29North Korean landmine blasts in DMZ a 'violation of armistice,' Seoul saysThe northern and southern boundaries of the zone are among the world's most heavily fortified frontiers and landmine incidents have previously heightened tensions between the two countries.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29Australia urged to help free activist jailed in VietnamAustralia is being urged to intervene and assist in the release of an activist who has been jailed in Vietnam. This situation highlights an international human rights concern and diplomatic pressure.westernadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 29Australia urged to help free activist jailed in VietnamAustralia is being urged to assist in the release of an activist who has been jailed in Vietnam, highlighting an international human rights and diplomatic issue.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTSep 29South Korea Defence chief says DMZ blast clear violation of armistice agreementprokerala.com · India
POLITICSSep 29Australia urged to help free activist jailed in VietnamAustralia is being urged to intervene and help secure the release of an activist currently imprisoned in Vietnam. This situation involves international advocacy concerning human rights and detention.newcastleherald.com.au
WORLDSep 29Hong Kong man jailed 3 years for hammer attack on associate who later diedHong Kong’s High Court has sentenced a man with a triad background to three years and two months in prison after he attacked an associate with a hammer, leaving the victim bleeding on the street before he died of an overdose hours later. The court heard on Tuesday that Mo Tai-fung, 42, was initially charged with murdering the 33-year-old, having struck him on the head 11 times at about 2am on July 28, 2024, outside a building on Pilkem Street in Yau Ma Tei. Prosecutors amended the charge at an...South China Morning Post
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