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BUSINESS2d agoThe China-EU Trade Truce Buys TimeFor the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.The Diplomat
SCI & TECH2d agoHong Kong electronics fairs to showcase 120 robots as firms aim to expand AI useMore than 120 robots, including humanoid machines designed for factory work and elderly care, will be showcased at two major Hong Kong electronics fairs, as mainland Chinese manufacturers seek to expand the commercial applications of AI and tap overseas markets. The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia will open on Tuesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, bringing together more than 3,200 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions for four...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoChina’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria to boost tiesChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Azerbaijan and three Balkan countries amid Beijing’s push to shore up its trade corridors and geopolitical influence in the regions. Wang will attend the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday “as special representative of President Xi Jinping”, according to China’s foreign ministry. Aside from Azerbaijan, Beijing’s top diplomat will visit Croatia, Montenegro and...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoSoutheast Asia Has a Serious Drug ProblemSoutheast Asia’s drug labs are pumping out unprecedented amounts of meth and other synthetic drugs.The Diplomat
BUSINESS2d agoChina, EU take a breath after surprise deal brings temporary halt to trade tussleWeeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods. The deal, unveiled on Friday, takes some of the heat out of searing bilateral trade tensions and temporarily averts the prospect of a bruising trade war – a cooldown augmented by Beijing’s subsequent reduction of value-added tax (VAT) export rebates on...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoWhere every tree hides an "enemy": how I witnessed the growth of paranoia in ChinaThis article describes the witnessing of increasing paranoia in China, where a sense of hidden enemies is prevalent. It matters as it reflects on sociopolitical conditions in the country.Clarín
BUSINESS2d agoDeleum plans RM13 mil disposal of technology solutions unit to Ocean VantageOil and gas services provider Deleum Bhd has entered into a heads of agreement to sell its 86.67% stake in Deleum Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd (DTS) to Ace Market-listed Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd for RM13mil.thestar_my · malaysia
HEALTH2d agoHong Kong steps up Russia arrival checks after Siberian lab worker’s deathHong Kong will step up health surveillance measures for arrivals after a laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Russia died from pneumonia, but authorities have stressed the risk to residents remains low. According to World Health Organization (WHO) information provided by Russian authorities, there was no evidence of ongoing transmission, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Monday. Russian authorities previously stated ‌that the worker at the Irkutsk Antiplague...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoEni sells Indonesia upstream assets to Medco, PertaminaEni has sold its upstream assets in Indonesia to Medco and Pertamina. This transaction involves a significant divestment of energy assets in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY2d agoThales to open what could be Japan’s first foreign-run defence maintenance baseThe facility could be the first in Japan set up by a foreign defence company to maintain military equipment and support its operation, according to Nikkei.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS2d agoHong Kong to expand indices, derivatives and yuan-denominated products: HKEX CEOHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is planning further measures to boost market liquidity, attract more international investors and expand the use of China’s currency, including through yuan-denominated gold futures and stock trading, according to a blog post by its CEO on Monday. The plans come as the city steps up efforts to reinforce its position as a leading international financial centre, following priorities outlined in the government’s policy address and the city’s five-year...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoTTM Technologies plans additional $400M investment to expand AI capacity in AsiaTTM Technologies plans to invest an additional $400 million to expand its AI capacity in Asia.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTH2d agoCo-care scheme may help prevent 9% of stroke, heart failure cases in next decadeAbout 9 per cent of stroke and heart failure cases may be prevented in Hong Kong over the next decade through a government co-care scheme, according to a university projection. Launched in 2023, the Chronic Disease Co-care Scheme has enrolled more than 200,000 residents as of January. Originally a pilot scheme, it was regularised in March, with about 40 per cent of those who completed screening diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension or pre-diabetes. “The co-care scheme effectively enables...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoPrincess Aiko visits Aomori for the first time, viewing a national treasure that "deeply moved" EmperorPrincess Aiko has made her inaugural visit to Aomori, where she viewed a national treasure that reportedly "deeply moved" the Emperor. The visit marks a significant cultural engagement.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESS2d agoHow China and the EU pressed pause on trade war – and what it took to get thereWeeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods. The deal, unveiled on Friday, takes some of the heat out of searing bilateral trade tensions and temporarily averts the prospect of a bruising trade war. Beijing agreed not to retaliate against Brussels’ move to curb imports of Chinese hybrid cars,...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoTaiwan aims to raise pilot retirement age to 58 as new F-16V jets arriveTaiwan’s defence ministry plans to allow military pilots to serve until the age of 58 as it grapples with the prospect of “having fighter jets but no pilots”. The proposed retention scheme comes as the island’s air force prepares to form operational squadrons around 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered from the United States, adding pressure to an already stretched pool of experienced pilots. Under the plan, pilots could serve until 58 – up from about 48 for lieutenant colonels and 52 for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoThe U.S. and China created a new 'Trade Board' built on buzz wordsThe governing document for the coalition to haggle over tariffs spans just two pages and lists no authors.latimes · united states of america
MILITARY2d agoSouth Korea reviews military service exemptions for athletes and artistsSouth Korea is reviewing plans to reduce or abolish military service exemptions for athletes and artists, while officials say female conscription is not under consideration.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
BUSINESS2d agoFew Hong Kong investors take interest in listing by Africa’s top phone maker TranssionShenzhen Transsion Holdings drew a lukewarm response for its HK$3.36 billion (US$428 million) Hong Kong share offering, heightening worries over market sentiment for new listings in the fourth quarter. The maker of Africa’s bestselling phones closed its bookbuilding on Monday, with preliminary figures showing the offering attracted about 14,000 applications and was oversubscribed roughly 3.5 times, according to people familiar with the matter. Retail participation in Hong Kong initial public...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoChinese man arrested after fabricating rooftop child grave hoax above residential flatPolice in southwestern China have debunked a terrifying rumour after an alarmed homeowner was told by a neighbour that bones found on her rooftop belonged to a buried young boy. On October 5, a woman surnamed Li from Chengdu, Sichuan province, told local media outlet Sichuan Observation that she had found what appeared to be a grave on the rooftop above her flat. Li bought the second-hand flat on the seventh floor in 2017 and had rented it out ever since. A neighbour recently told her that the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoMapping US chip supply chain: China accounts for far more than it appears, report saysChina accounts for about 5 per cent of the equipment and materials directly supplied to the US chip industry when measured by country of manufacture, but its grip on certain rare earths needed for chipmaking is over 90 per cent, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). While 95 per cent of the nearly US$27 billion annual spending by American chipmakers on manufacturing equipment and materials was sourced from companies headquartered in the US, Europe, and Japan, that figure...South China Morning Post
MILITARYBREAKING2d agoNorth Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan saysABC News
BUSINESS2d agoVolkswagen sees sharpest delivery decline in four years; China volumes tumble almost 39%Volkswagen has experienced its sharpest decline in deliveries in four years, with volumes in China falling significantly. This indicates a notable downturn in performance for the major automotive company.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDBREAKING2d agoAichi, Toyota: 1-year-old girl dies while visiting grandmother's house, report of 'unconscious'A one-year-old girl tragically died while visiting her grandmother's house in Aichi, Toyota, after being reported as unconscious. The incident is a local tragedy.Asahi Shimbun