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BUSINESSSep 23Hong Kong unveils gold, bond and liquidity plans to drive next phase of yuan adoptionBourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will launch yuan-denominated gold futures early next year, while the city’s de facto central bank plans to introduce more yuan products and platforms to support the diversification and digitalisation of the currency’s internationalisation, speakers at a banking summit said on Wednesday. “We have recently reactivated our gold contract in the US dollar. But in the future, perhaps sometime early next year, we will be coming up with a...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 23Father of 3-year-old killed in drunk driving accident says 'I want everyone to see him off'; Fukuoka Prefectural Police conduct emergency checkpointsAsahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 23Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting recordChanu finally clinches an elusive Asian Games medal in Japan and Ri Song-gum wins North Korea’s first gold.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 23China's new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talentBeijing is locking the gates to stop expertise and capital in strategic industries from fleeing. The country accused of industrial-scale intellectual property theft now fears the West will take its own.DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 23ADB cuts 2026 Philippine growth forecast anew  - BusinessWorld OnlineThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has again lowered its economic growth forecast for the Philippines for 2026. This indicates a revised, less optimistic outlook for the country's future economic performance.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 23Indonesian arrested in Singapore over fake banknotes was victim of fraud: lawyerThe lawyer for an Indonesian businessman arrested in Singapore for allegedly using counterfeit S$10,000 (US$7,830) notes at a casino has said his client was a victim of fraud himself. The businessman, identified only as Steven, is accused of exchanging 34 fake S$10,000 notes for chips over three visits to the Resorts World Sentosa casino in June. The notes were accepted but later found to be counterfeit. His lawyer, Dosma Sijabat, told Tempo news magazine on Tuesday that the fake bills did not...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Hong Kong needs social science to help deliver on its 5-year planHong Kong’s first five-year plan gives its universities an opportunity to show what their research can do for the city. Its ambitions for technology, regional development and international cooperation depend on decisions about institutions and people’s lives. Social scientists should help shape those decisions from the outset. The blueprint explicitly addresses public governance, including civil service performance, departmental coordination and digital administration. It also provides for...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 23Fire at power plant in Russia’s Far East disrupts heating to nearby communitiesA fire broke out September 22 at the Neryungri Power Plant in Yakutia, damaging a transformer substation for power unit No. 1 and a turbine in the machine room. One person suffered smoke inhalation. The plant is not operating.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSSep 23Soybeans, planes and rare earths: What they say about fragile U.S.-China trade truceUneven delivery on soybean, plane and rare earths commitments points to a fragile U.S.-China trade truce, with both sides upholding a careful détente.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 23Dont be over - reliant on China market for future beef demand , warns economistAn economist has cautioned against excessive reliance on the Chinese market for future beef demand. This highlights a strategic economic concern regarding international trade and market diversification.beefcentral.com · Australia
DISASTERSep 23Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 20The number of fatalities from a capsized ship in Indonesia has increased to 20. This reports on the growing impact of a maritime disaster.bordermail.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 23Reach Ten calls for Sarawak funds on last mile rural connectivityReach Ten is advocating for Sarawak government funds to improve last-mile rural connectivity. This highlights an effort to expand internet or communication infrastructure in remote areas.theborneopost.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 2314 years later, ex-detainee repays Malaysia’s Najib for life-changing second chanceA Malaysian tofu pudding seller has pledged to donate 10,000 ringgit (US$2,452) to help former prime minister Najib Razak cover his 50 million ringgit fine, describing the contribution as a personal payback for a lifeline extended to him 14 years ago. In a social media post, Sunny Seow, founder of the Sunnycoco brand, shared that his motivation stemmed from a pivotal moment in 2012 when he was serving a sentence in Perak state’s Manjung for past mistakes. During a visit by Najib to the area that...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Hong Kong, Macau student trip to Beijing shows ‘fruitful results’ of patriotic pushA Hong Kong and Macau youth delegation trip to Beijing to pay tribute to the national flag has showcased the “fruitful results” of the city governments’ patriotic education efforts, according to the central government. A commentary published by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office on Tuesday also said that President Xi Jinping and the central government attached great importance to the five-day visit, during which the delegation received “vivid patriotic education” through immersive visits and...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 23Man arrested over fatal stabbing of common-law wifePolice in Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture, have arrested a 58-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of fatally stabbing his 55-year-old common-law wife. Police said they received a call shortly…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 23Takaichi tells Zelenskyy Japan will continue to pressure RussiaPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged in her first formal meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday that Japan will continue to pile pressure on Russia through sanctions…Japan Today
WORLDSep 23Hong Kong father admits repeatedly raping daughter over a 6-year periodA Hong Kong man has admitted to repeatedly raping his daughter over six years, using threats and promises to ensure her cooperation. The defendant, identified in court only by his initials, FKY, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to 14 counts of rape for the persistent sexual abuse of his daughter between December 2015 and November 2021, when she was aged six to 10. But the High Court heard that the actual number of offences could be much higher. The girl said she was raped almost weekly after the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Seoul Needs a Playbook for Hormuz, Ukraine, and What Comes NextEarlier this month, President Donald Trump shared a Washington Post opinion piece on his social media, arguing that South Korea should send its Cheongung-II air-defense system to Ukraine. Additionally, the Trump administration continues to pressure Seoul to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz. Neither the U.S.-Iranian conflict nor the Russo-Ukrainian War is new, yet the simultaneity of U.S. pressure on Seoul to help in its war with Iran and to support Ukraine is striking.While such diverging asks are indeed unprecedented, this is partly due to a lack of principles that stipulate a clear South War on the Rocks
WORLDSep 23Ha Chong - hyun , without the monochromeThis article discusses Ha Chong-hyun, an artist, and aspects of his work beyond monochrome themes. It highlights his artistic range and significance.koreaherald.com · South Korea
CONFLICTSep 23By showing presence in Taiwan Straits , New Zealand warships are playing with fireNew Zealand warships are increasing their presence in the Taiwan Straits, a move described as potentially provocative. This action could escalate tensions in the region.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 23Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 20newcastleherald.com.au
MILITARYSep 23North Korea claims Sunday launches were of upgraded hypersonic missileshani.co.kr · South Korea
WORLDSep 23Engineer gets 160 hours’ community service over Queen Mary Hospital lift defectsA Hong Kong-registered lift engineer held liable for faulty installation work at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block has been sentenced to 160 hours of community service after being convicted of submitting misleading documents and improperly issuing safety certificates. Eastern Court sentenced Law Wing-chai, 54, on Wednesday for two summary offences under the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance. The sentence came a month after authorities revealed that 24 of the 28 lifts in the new block of Hong Kong...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23China’s stealth fighters, critical minerals from lithium waste: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. J-50 design team reveals leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations. 2. Chinese scientists develop oil...South China Morning Post
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