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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
SCI & TECH1d agoFrom laser shields to iPhone detectors: inside China’s booming secrecy industryA group of Chinese officials are in the middle of a highly sensitive meeting involving critical decisions yet to be made behind closed doors, with documents stamped “classified” spread across the table. Suddenly, an invisible laser beams into the room, sweeping across a glass window and allowing the contents of the meeting to be transmitted elsewhere. China’s Ministry of State Security laid out this seemingly futuristic scenario six months ago, warning government departments and other entities...South China Morning Post
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
BUSINESS1d agoParis Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats upThe biennial Paris Motor Show kicks off with a record number of Chinese brands descending on the French capital. European carmakers are fighting back, showcasing their latest models, as the EU announced a deal with China to limit the imports of hybrids. France 24's Charles Pellegrin has been speaking with CEOs of both Chinese and European carmakers.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS1d agoBitdeer AI enters into eight-year agreement for A103 data center in MalaysiaBitdeer AI has signed an eight-year agreement for a data center in Malaysia. This marks a significant business expansion for the company in the technology sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoSeadrill secures $420M Indonesia rig award, extends work in Malaysia and AngolaSeadrill has secured a $420 million rig award in Indonesia and extended its operations in Malaysia and Angola. This matters as it reflects significant new business and continued operations for the company in the energy sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTH1d agoIndonesia considers flavor restrictions for tobacco and nicotine productsIndonesia is deliberating new regulations that would restrict flavored tobacco and nicotine products. This matters as such a policy could impact public health, particularly among younger populations, and the tobacco industry in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1d agoWolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in AustraliaBeijing’s diplomatic officials are adopting the language of the Albanese government to press their demands upon local governments and communities.The Diplomat
BUSINESS1d agoLuxury letdown: LVMH misses organic sales expectations due to China weaknessLVMH has fallen short of its organic sales expectations, primarily attributed to weakness in the China market. This indicates challenges for the luxury goods sector and broader economic conditions in China.Seeking Alpha Tech
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
POLITICS1d agoHong Kong can boost regional prosperity through ‘soft connectivity’, adviser saysHong Kong’s institutional advantages and close ties with mainland China and the wider world can contribute to the Asia-Pacific region’s prosperity, a key adviser to the city’s leader has told a conference. Stephen Wong Yuen-shan, head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit, said on Monday that Hong Kong was transforming itself into the region’s institutional “harbour” – where trade from regional markets could converge and take advantage of the city’s “soft connectivity” advantages. He said such...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoEU-China trade deal raises fears Brussels will go soft on BeijingThe EU's new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels' plans to take a tougher stance against Beijing's economic practices.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS2d agoApple's Tim Cook meets Chinese vice premier in Beijing: reportApple's CEO, Tim Cook, reportedly met with the Chinese vice premier in Beijing. This meeting signifies high-level discussions between a major international corporation and the Chinese government.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD2d 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
WORLD2d 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
POLITICS2d agoTerrible idea: The hidden danger behind China’s student exchange pushIt should go without saying that drastically increasing the number of American students participating in Chinese exchange programs poses a threat to our national security and military industrial base.The Hill
BUSINESS2d agoWhat the US and China Should Discuss at APECBoth sides are feeding an AI investment bubble – and Shenzhen is the place to talk about it.The Diplomat
DISASTER2d agoKyushu Shinkansen operations suspended across entire line due to pantograph abnormality for safety confirmationAsahi Shimbun
MILITARY2d agoAirport training site in Laos extends China’s clout in Southeast AsiaChina’s design to use a Laotian airport for joint military training has put much of Southeast Asia on guard about how far the PLA will extend its reach.Defense News
MILITARY2d agoAirport training site in Laos extends China’s clout in Southeast AsiaChina’s design to use a Laotian airport for joint military training has put much of Southeast Asia on guard about how far the PLA will extend its reach.Military Times
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