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SCI & TECHSep 27Hong Kong delays AI copyright law to focus on guidelines firstHong Kong authorities will delay a proposed legal amendment to protect copyrighted works from being used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and will issue operational guidelines first, the South China Morning Post has learned. The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aimed to introduce an “opt-out” mechanism for text and data mining to support AI technology development, was originally scheduled to be submitted to the Legislative Council in the first half of last year. The item was...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into sheltersContinuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 27China sends two giant pandas off to Atlanta zoo after Xi-Trump summitPing Ping and Fu Shuang took off to Atlanta on a FedEx plane, with steamed corn buns, carrots and bamboo to snack on during the flight. Their trip is one of the few concrete things to come out the Xi-Trump summit.DW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Bangkok floods trap residents as PM Anutin cuts UK trip short to tackle crisisSouth China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Hong Kong Stadium could host tennis events amid Victoria Park court upgrade: ministerHong Kong Stadium could serve as an interim home for major tennis tournaments during the redevelopment of Victoria Park’s centre court, the city’s sports minister has said, adding that the government will seek to attract higher-level events even before the new facility is ready. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said that authorities could reserve the stadium for tennis during certain periods each year and install temporary courts and other facilities. The plan...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Man arrested for beating woman over a dozen times with shakuhachiPolice in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, have arrested a 75-year-old man on suspicion of assault after he repeatedly hit a woman in her 60s with a shakuhachi (bamboo…Japan Today
WORLDSep 27Japan hails 11-year-old Asian Games history-makerJapan celebrated a "godlike" new sporting hero on Sunday with 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid Yuki Kurihara's face splashed across newspaper front pages after he won a historic Asian Games…Japan Today
CYBERSep 27Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloningA high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone, with a verdict due…Japan Today
DISASTERSep 27100,000 ornamental carp swept away by flooding in Chiba after typhoonAround 100,000 Nishikigoi ornamental carp ready for sale were swept away after heavy rain caused by a typhoon breached some levees at a lake in Chiba Prefecture near…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 27Hong Kong tech chief sets June deadline for Hetao cross-border talent flowCross-boundary talent flows within the Hetao innovation hub will be launched by June next year at the latest, Hong Kong’s technology minister has said, after the city’s leader pledged to enable the free movement of data by the end of this year. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong revealed the deadline while also discussing how semiconductor production, which is due to begin at the Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute (MRDI) this year, could yield...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27My trip to China wine region where I had the Great Wall to myselfAn individual recounts a trip to a wine region in China, highlighting a unique experience of visiting the Great Wall alone. This story describes a personal travel experience in Asia.thetimes.com
POLITICSSep 27China and the US agree to set up a new AI safety channel , and to keep talking on trade , militaryChina and the US have agreed to establish a new communication channel regarding AI safety, alongside ongoing discussions on trade and military matters. This development signifies continued diplomatic engagement between the two nations on critical global issues.eldoradonews.com · United States
CONFLICTSep 27Myanmar Resistance Urges Public to Oppose Conscription , Calls on Junta Recruits to Desertbnionline.net · Myanmar
SCI & TECHSep 27Hong Kong can offer AI governance solutions for major economies: Paul ChanHong Kong can offer trusted solutions in artificial intelligence (AI) governance for major economies by leveraging the city’s unique strengths, including its common law system, internationally connected standards and professional services, the city’s finance chief has said. “As major economies begin discussing AI governance, data, compliance and risk management, Hong Kong can leverage its unique strengths in providing ‘rules’ and ‘trust’,” Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po wrote in his weekly...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Seoul education chief pushes to make international learning part of everyday classroomsThe education chief in Seoul is advocating for the integration of international learning into everyday classrooms. This indicates a proposed change in educational policy and curriculum.koreaherald.com · South Korea
BUSINESSSep 27Korea regional districts turn local culture into tourism destinationsRegional districts in Korea are transforming local cultural aspects into tourist attractions. This initiative aims to boost tourism and economic development by leveraging cultural heritage.koreaherald.com · South Korea
POLITICSSep 27 Suo motu : How Federal Court can act on its own to resolve N Sembilan crisisAn article discusses how the Federal Court can independently act to resolve a crisis in Negeri Sembilan using its "suo motu" powers. This highlights a specific legal mechanism for addressing a regional political or governance issue.malaysiakini.com · Malaysia
BUSINESSSep 27Stock market prediction for tomorrow : Sensex , Nifty Monday , 28 Sept triggers | GIFT Nifty , Nikkei , Taiwan , Kospi cuesThis article provides stock market predictions for tomorrow, including triggers and cues for major indices like Sensex, Nifty, GIFT Nifty, Nikkei, Taiwan, and Kospi.livemint.com · India
BUSINESSSep 27Korea , Mexico expand economic ties into advanced industries , energy , cultureKorea and Mexico are expanding their economic relationships across advanced industries, energy, and culture. This signifies growing bilateral cooperation between the two nations.koreaherald.com · South Korea
POLITICSSep 27China newest panda diplomats Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are en route to AtlantaChina's new panda diplomats are traveling to Atlanta, symbolizing diplomatic efforts and cultural exchange between nations. This matters as it represents a continuation of "panda diplomacy" in international relations.kesq.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 27The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety CallsIn China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.NYT World
CONFLICTSep 27Recreational Aerial Craft Become Weapons in Myanmar’s WarNYT World
WORLDSep 27The Raffles’ Singapore Sling Costs $40. There’s a Reason Tourists Still Love It.You can still buy a Singapore Sling in the colonial-era hotel where it’s said to have been invented more than a century ago. Custom versions have arisen nearby.NYT World
BUSINESSSep 27How Kenya’s sacred Mrima Hill became new front in US-China minerals rivalryMrima Hill, a sacred site about 65km (40 miles) southwest of Mombasa on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast, is emerging as a new front in the US-China rivalry for critical minerals. US-led and Chinese bidders are competing for rights to develop the site, which is rich in rare earths and niobium, a metal used to make steel stronger and lighter. American officials have offered to support Kenya’s development of its domestic critical minerals processing industry as Washington seeks to challenge Beijing’s...South China Morning Post