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SCI & TECHSep 28As China mulls how to make open-weight AI less dangerous, report proposes 6-stage processAmid intensifying debate over the risks posed by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Chinese developers dominating the open-weight ecosystem are grappling with a unique problem: how to ensure their user-modifiable models remain safe once they are released. To address the challenge, Z.ai and Beijing-based safety consultancy Concordia AI released a report on open-weight AI risk management on Monday that they said offered “the first comprehensive, evidence-based foundation” for balancing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28‘Xi got face’: China relishes equal treatment from TrumpChinese state media hail the respect that US president offered their country’s leaderFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 28Nidec shares plunge 18% following reported ¥1T impairment and CEO dismissalNidec's shares plunged 18% following reports of a 1 trillion yen impairment and the dismissal of its CEO. This indicates major financial and leadership challenges for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28China and the US will cut 60 billion dollars in tariffs on toys, meat or coalChina y EE.UU. reducirán tarifas sobre productos clave, impulsando el comercio bilateral tras consultas recientes en Nueva York y Washington.El pacto abarca desde juguetes y electrodomésticos chinos hasta bienes agroalimentarios y médicos de EE.UU., fomentando la exportación mutua.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28Inside Malaysia’s plan to steal China’s durian market from ThailandMalaysia is pushing to take durian, whose powerful smell delights its lovers and repels its haters, beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out. Devotees savour durians like wine. For Malaysian ones, the taste of their rich and creamy flesh varies widely across types. Some are prized for their sweet custard and fruity notes, others for a hint of bitterness, an alcohol tinge, or even a peanut butter...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Trump offered to sell arms to China during Xi visit, US ambassador tells Fox NewsThe United States is required by law to supply Taiwan, which has a democratically elected president and legislature, with weapons for its defence under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 28Cathay Pacific’s journey from single post-war plane to aviation powerhouse – SCMP archiveEighty years ago, former World War II pilots Roy Farrell and Sydney de Kantzow registered Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong. Operations began with a single, converted Douglas DC-3 nicknamed “Betsy” which initially flew much-needed goods between Australia and post-war Shanghai. Today, the airline operates a fleet of 180 aircraft and, together with its budget arm HK Express, transported 37 million passengers in 2025. In this On This Day article, we chart the company’s history through SCMP’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Xiaomi-backed robotics chip designer clears hearing, eyes US$100m Hong Kong IPO: sourcesZhuhai Amicro Technology, a Xiaomi-backed chipmaker, is preparing to begin premarketing for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) of more than US$100 million as early as this week, according to people familiar with the matter. The company passed its listing hearing with bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) last week, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for a share sale in the city, the people said, requesting anonymity because the information is private. According to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28BOJ minutes signal readiness for further rate hikes to anchor inflation at 2%Minutes from the Bank of Japan indicate a willingness to implement additional interest rate hikes. This suggests a proactive stance to stabilize inflation at its target of 2%.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDSep 28Tokyo vs Seoul: Which trendy capital should you visit on an Asian adventure?Tourism in both Tokyo and Seoul has been booming for a while now and there’s no sign of this slowing down just yet. Here we take a look at two of Asia's trending capital cities.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 28US publishes products that would benefit from tariff agreement with ChinaWashington y Pekín acordaron reducir aranceles sobre productos no sensibles, tras la visita del líder chino a EE.UU. La tregua comercial sigue vigente.EE.UU. y China examinarán listas de bienes para aplicar reducciones. Conversaciones sobre tierras raras continúan, sin cambios en aranceles actuales.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28China industrial profit growth slows to 4 . 2 % in August amid weak domestic demandChina's industrial profit growth has slowed to 4.2% in August, attributed to weak domestic demand. This highlights a downturn in a key economic indicator for the country.news.webindia123.com · India
BUSINESSSep 28China industrial profit growth slows to 4 . 2 % in August amid weak domestic demandChina's industrial profit growth slowed in August due to weak domestic demand, indicating a potential downturn in the country's economic performance. This matters as it reflects the health of China's industrial sector and consumer economy.neworleanssun.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28Inside Malaysia gambit to make its pungent durian the most wantedMalaysia is strategizing to increase the desirability and demand for its pungent durian fruit. This indicates efforts to boost an agricultural export market.the-messenger.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeThis column reflects on the World Economic Forum's long-standing commitment to China since 1979, specifically marking the 20th anniversary of its Beijing Office. It highlights the sustained engagement of a major economic organization with China.europesun.com · Russia
BUSINESSSep 28Asian shares trade mixed as oil prices rise – Winnipeg Free PressAsian shares are experiencing mixed trading as global oil prices continue to rise. This indicates ongoing volatility and economic shifts in regional markets.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeA column discusses long-term commitment to China, dating back to 1979, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the World Economic Forum's Beijing Office. This highlights enduring economic engagement with China.neworleanssun.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28China industrial profit growth slows to 15.7% YTD as August expansion eases to 4.2%China's industrial profit growth has slowed to 15.7% year-to-date, with August expansion easing to 4.2%. This indicates a moderation in the country's industrial economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 28Malaysian police consider sedition charges for ex-Negeri Sembilan officialsMalaysian police were set to begin questioning 10 former Negeri Sembilan state officials on Monday over a disputed bid to remove the state’s long-time ruler. It comes a week after Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir dismissed the 10 ex-members of the executive council, which serves as the state’s cabinet, for breaching their oaths of allegiance by backing his removal. Negeri Sembilan, south of Kuala Lumpur, has been locked in a months-long struggle over its throne that helped bring down the previous...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28NXP, VIS joint venture VSMC opens $7.8B 300 mm wafer fab in SingaporeA joint venture between NXP and VIS, called VSMC, has opened a new $7.8 billion 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Singapore. This development marks a major expansion in semiconductor manufacturing capacity.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28Geely buys 30% stake in Nio's battery-swapping business at $2.4B valuationGeely has acquired a 30% stake in Nio's battery-swapping business, valuing the segment at $2.4 billion. This investment signifies a strategic move in the electric vehicle industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28SK Hynix falls as Solidigm US IPO plan sours moodSK Hynix's stock has fallen, reportedly due to a negative market reaction to Solidigm's US IPO plans. This indicates market sentiment shifts impacting semiconductor companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 28Trump asked Xi if Beijing wanted US weapons: a joke, a gambit or something more?Donald Trump asked President Xi Jinping whether Beijing wanted to buy American weapons, the US ambassador to China said on Sunday, prompting the State Department to quickly rule out any such deal with Washington’s principal strategic competitor. “He actually asked President Xi, would he like to buy some at one point,” the ambassador David Perdue said on Fox News after Xi’s state visit to the White House last week. He did not say when Trump raised the question, what prompted it, or how the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28US and China agree $60bn low tariff regime for goods from foie gras to camelsBoard of trade will lower levies on non-sensitive goods as superpowers seek to ease tensionsFinancial Times