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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
POLITICS2d agoEx-US FDA official to lead Hong Kong’s new medical products regulatorA Beijing-educated former official at the US federal drug regulator has been appointed to lead Hong Kong’s new medical products body, tasked with accelerating the clinical use of medicines and medical devices as part of a regulatory overhaul. Li Zili, who previously worked at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), would take up the post of controller for medical products regulation under the Department of Health on a three-year term beginning October 20, the government said on Monday. He...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoChina-EU car deal eases trade tensions for now at leastChina agreed to cut millions of hybrid car exports to the European Union over the next four years, easing simmering trade tensions ahead of a key meeting of European leaders later this week. The deal will slow exports to half or less the pace currently predicted by the EU, the bloc’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, told a press conference in Beijing on Friday after two days of negotiations. Next year alone, it will pare shipments by up to 700,000 vehicles and trim as much as €14 billion (US$16...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoHelp Indonesia fight haze but don’t let plantation owners escape accountabilityFROM TAN GIM TUAN, MCA Urban Affairs Bureau chairman, MCA Selangor Liaison Committee deputy chairmanthestar_my · malaysia
CYBER2d agoJapan warns for increased vigilance against rising cyberattacksJapan's government issued a warning Friday for increased vigilance against cyberattacks, which are rising in number and becoming more sophisticated. The National Cybersecurity Office, which was set up…Japan Today
WORLD2d agoHong Kong domestic helper arrested for alleged murder of 93-year-old employerHong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of murdering her 93-year-old employer, a widowed cancer survivor, with an investigation suggesting she was repeatedly assaulted in the hours before her death. The elderly woman was found unresponsive in her flat in Long Yiu House at Tak Long Estate in Kowloon Bay on Sunday morning, police said. The 52-year-old helper, hired to provide round-the-clock care for the woman, sought help from building security staff at about 8.20am, saying...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoSmokescreen politics? Malaysians mock Indonesian official’s ‘we send oxygen’ haze defenceMalaysians have reacted with sarcasm and disbelief to an Indonesian official’s claim that his country provides the region’s oxygen, as toxic smoke from forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan chokes neighbouring nations. Syahganda Nainggolan, head of Indonesia’s government communications agency, prompted the backlash after invoking his country’s forests when questioned on Saturday about the severe smog that has forced school closures and triggered health warnings across Malaysia and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoChina bets on molten salt and CO2 to help meet its power needsChina has begun building the world’s first utility-scale power plant combining two emerging technologies: supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) generation and large-scale molten salt energy storage. The Ruitan project, under construction at a coal-fired power station in Yantai in eastern China’s Shandong province, is intended to demonstrate how combining these technologies can reduce energy wastage and improve the stability of the electrical grid. Electricity produced when demand is low is stored...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoChina’s CXMT makes ‘key progress’ on new chip structure: SCMPChina's CXMT has reportedly made significant progress on a new chip structure. This development indicates an advancement in semiconductor technology, as reported by SCMP.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS2d agoMalaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles graft, but critics ask: is it too late?With his reformist credentials battered by coalition compromises and a looming general election, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has used his 2027 budget to launch a fresh wave of anti-corruption measures. But as his government nears its four-year mark, analysts warn that restoring public confidence will require more than additional funding and tighter legislative oversight. The measures, announced when Anwar presented Malaysia’s 2027 budget on Friday, include 1.1 billion ringgit (US$269...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoBank of Korea chief apologizes over ETF risk warnings, signals possible rate hikesBank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song apologized for inadequate warnings on single-stock leveraged ETF risks and said further interest rate hikes remain possible as inflation persists.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
MILITARY2d agoSouth Korea opens first military AI transformation base for defense robotsSouth Korea’s Defense Ministry has opened its first military AI transformation base in Pangyo to train humanoid and multi-legged robots for hazardous logistics, bomb disposal and land mine removal.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
CYBER2d agoHow China harnesses AI microdramas to shape public opinion at home and abroadBeijing is rapidly scaling up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to produce short-form videos and microdramas in its publicity campaigns, aligning with directives stressing technology’s role in strengthening ideological work and guiding public opinion. In contrast to sensational tropes dominating AI content across Chinese media platforms – such as Cinderella romance, rebirth for revenge and post-apocalyptic survival – a new wave of AI-generated miniseries weaves Chinese culture, policies...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoChinese Robots Could Decide the AI RaceScott Singer and Pavlo Zvenyhorodsky, researchers at Carnegie’s China AI Initiative, argue that China is betting that AI dominance will come from combining hardware and software, or AI-powered robots. By focusing only on software such as AI models, they argue, Washington and Silicon Valley risk falling behind.Foreign Affairs
MILITARY2d agoNorth Korea Fires ‘Several Ballistic Missiles’ Into Sea Of JapanSince the blast that injured three South Korean soldiers in the Seoul-controlled area of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), both countries have touted the test-firing of upgraded missile technology. The post North Korea Fires ‘Several Ballistic Missiles’ Into Sea Of Japan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS2d agoSuspended Thai Airways CEO sells 45,000 shares on October 9Chai Eamsiri retains 500 Thai Airways shares after a 252,000-baht sale, a week after his suspension following the airline’s baggage crisis.nationthailand · thailand
POLITICS2d agoHow China and America Can Move from Competition to StabilityThe American team thought it was signaling restraint. The Chinese team saw preparations for combat. In a closed-door Sino-American crisis simulation I helped organize in the 2010s — which the U.S. military funded as part of a long-term project — the Americans repositioned an aircraft carrier away from a maritime dispute between China and the Philippines, expecting the move to reassure Beijing. Instead, the Chinese participants became deeply alarmed. They believed the carrier was now ideally positioned to launch combat operations while remaining less vulnerable to attack. The episodWar on the Rocks
BUSINESS2d agoBrake-pedal failures in luxury EV put Chinese cars’ quality in regulatory spotlightA safety failure spotted in tests of a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) made by a Huawei Technologies-backed luxury brand has raised doubts about the cars many consumers view as a source of national pride, while prompting regulators to step up policing of quality and reliability. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with three other ministry-level authorities, published draft rules on Saturday that would govern testing of new car models. The move came after a video...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoPrincess Aiko makes first visit to Aomori Prefecture, attends first rubber baseball game at National Sports FestivalPrincess Aiko made her inaugural visit to Aomori Prefecture and attended her first rubber baseball game at the National Sports Festival. This marks a new public engagement for the princess.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD2d ago‘A pack of lies’: Abby Choi’s mother rejects claims Kwong family repaid her debtsThe mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has denied in court that she was repeatedly in debt because of gambling, calling her former son-in-law’s claim that he had financially supported her “a pack of lies”. Cheung Yin-fa accused Alex Kwong Kong-chi on Monday of acting unscrupulously by demanding the return of HK$150,000 in shopping expenses she owed him, while failing to repay any of the more than HK$70 million he had received from Choi for investment. Testifying in the High...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoVolkswagen third quarter deliveries fall on plummeting China demandVolkswagen experienced a decline in third-quarter deliveries due to a significant drop in demand from China. This highlights challenges faced by the automotive giant in a key international market.investing_us · united states of america
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