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WORLD2d agoGlobal Degrees, Closer to Home: SIM's Guide for Parents Choosing UK, Australian and US Qualifications in SingaporeSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 October 2026 - An international university education no longer has to begin with a move to the United Kingdom, Australia or the United States. Qualifications delivered in Singapore now sit alongside local universities…hastingstribune · united states of america
BUSINESS2d agoAirAsia founder denies state bailout talks despite insiders’ claimsAirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met with officials from Malaysia’s finance ministry two weeks ago to discuss potential government support for Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The talks reflect growing government concerns about the financial health of the country’s largest domestic carrier following a spike in jet fuel prices, the people said. Discussions centred on the prospect of the government backing AirAsia’s fundraising...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoNorth Korea fires missiles after Seoul's hypersonic testNorth Korea has conducted its fourth missile launch in October. South Korea's military called this launch a "show of force" in response to South Korea's successful test launch of a hypersonic missile.DW News [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoHong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ could undergo testing next typhoon season: Eric ChanHong Kong’s artificial intelligence management system could take shape and be tested as early as the typhoon season next year, the government’s No 2 official has said, adding that the project will give authorities a “full picture” of the city once it is in full swing. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said the “AI city brain” system aimed to connect independent databases maintained by different government bodies. “With the invention of...South China Morning Post
DISASTER2d agoIndonesia finds orangutans saved from wildfires a new homeIndonesian authorities and conservation workers have successfully moved eight ⁠orangutans to a safe ⁠location after the endangered ⁠primates’ homes were destroyed by wildfires in the forests of Borneo. The Southeast Asian nation is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, mainly on Sumatra and Borneo islands, and the ‌government has warned the blazes could continue until November, aggravated by the El Nino weather pattern. Three mother-child pairs and two adolescent male orangutans were...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in continued weapons testsCBS News
MILITARY2d agoNorth Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles towards seaNoord-Korea heeft meerdere ballistische raketten afgevuurd richting de wateren ten oosten van het land. Dat meldt het Zuid-Koreaanse leger. De Zuid-Koreaanse legerleiding zegt dat de raketten werden gelanceerd vanuit een gebied rond de Noord-Koreaanse hoofdstad Pyongyang. Noord-Korea heeft de luchthaven daar de afgelopen jaren regelmatig gebruikt als lanceerlocatie. Het leger heeft niet gezegd hoeveel raketten precies werden waargenomen of welke afstand ze aflegden. Het Japanse ministerie van Defensie liet weten ten minste twee raketten te hebben gedetecteerd en schatte in dat deze terechtkwamNOS Buitenland
MILITARY2d agoNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons testsNorth Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a recent streak of weapons demonstrations that has heightened tensions…Japan Today
WORLD2d agoSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: educator who removes death’s stigma through cultureJoseph Lau Yui-yip has taken students to cemeteries, funeral parlours and heritage exhibitions because he believes some parts of Hong Kong culture are best understood outside the classroom. Lau heads the student affairs department of Polytechnic University’s college of professional and continuing education and has spent years researching subjects ranging from funeral customs to a little-known Hakka animal dance. His work has put him among the finalists in the culture category of this year’s...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoAnti-sexual assault certification set for Japan’s cram schoolsThe move comes ahead of the Dec. 25 launch of a Japanese version of Britain's Disclosure and Barring Service.japantimes · japan
WORLD2d agoChina grass-roots singer shoots to fame after saving delayed Hacken Lee concert with 2-hour setA grassroots singer in China rose to fame after standing in for Hong Kong singer Hacken Lee, giving an impromptu two-hour set after Lee was delayed. On the evening of September 26, the touring concert Hear Yourself, featuring six acclaimed singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan, was held in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, in northern China, Shenzhen TV reported. Lee was scheduled to give the grand finale performance. But he did not arrive in time because his flight, originally bound for the nearby city of...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoAs AI and the Iran war loom, China’s energy technocrats are on the fast trackThis is a special contribution from the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong. Read the full report at the end of the article. It will be available on the institute website cccw.hku.hk from October 13. With the rising strategic significance of energy, especially due to the need to support China’s artificial intelligence (AI) development, members of the Communist Party’s 20th Central Committee with energy backgrounds – the country’s “movers and shakers” in this...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTBREAKING2d agoNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul saysFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS2d agoMyanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to Visit Indonesia and Brunei, Regime Spokesperson SaysSince taking office in April, the former general has visited five ASEAN member states as he seeks normalization with the Southeast Asian bloc.The Diplomat
BUSINESS2d agoSouth Korea hails success of its first Arctic shipping trialA South Korean container ship has returned from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping. The PanStar Acro made the round trip to Europe in less time than the conventional route through the Suez Canal, officials said. The initiative has drawn concerns that increased traffic could accelerate Arctic ice loss. The Arctic route could also expose operators to sanctions-related risks because it...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoDays after AI missile test, North Korea fires another projectileNorth Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, Seoul’s military said, after weeks of mounting friction over a landmine explosion along the countries’ heavily fortified border. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed in a statement that it had detected several ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area, adding that its military “has stepped up surveillance and vigilance against possible additional launches”. Japan’s Defence Ministry separately confirmed...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoBeijing moves to steady A-share market after sharp tech sell-offChina’s top securities regulator has signalled fresh support for the domestic A-share market, convening a symposium over the weekend as authorities sought to shore up sentiment following a sharp sell-off in technology shares driven by concerns over US sanctions. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) brought together executives from listed companies and experts from securities firms and fund managers at a meeting in Beijing on Saturday to “discuss the country’s capital markets and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoThe game changer in Hong Kong’s gold ambition? Shenzhen’s jewellery hubBeijing is building a gold-backed monetary architecture to accelerate yuan internationalisation. In this three-part series, Part 1 traces China’s path as a gold superpower, while Part 2 explores the crucial role of Hong Kong’s offshore vaulting infrastructure. Hong Kong’s ambition to become an international gold trading centre rests not only on serving the nation’s financial needs, but also on China’s booming consumer market for gold. As the world’s largest gold producer and importer, China...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoWhy China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for pricesBeijing’s push to diversify away from the dollar and Chinese households’ search for a safe place to put their savings has fueled China’s record gold buying.CNBC
WORLD2d agoSister arrested by Hokkaido police for allegedly withdrawing cash with card of brother found deadAsahi Shimbun
SCI & TECH2d agoChina’s CXMT unveils ‘key progress’ on chip structure pursued by Samsung, SK HynixChina’s memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has reported “key progress” in a new structure that rivals Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are also working on to boost memory density. CXMT planned to roll out a new server-memory product based on the structure by the end of 2026, president Cao Kanyu said at an industrial event in Shanghai over the weekend, according to a company statement. At the centre of the development is the “4F square” design, in which each memory cell...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoHong Kong must ease listing rules to attract more angel funds and start-ups: HKEIAHong Kong would need to ease its listing rules and transaction requirements to attract more angel funds and become a hub for start-ups to go global, according to a leading industry body in the city. The city has only around 100 active angel funds – private investment vehicles targeting very early-stage innovative enterprises. This was far fewer than Shenzhen, which had about 400 such institutions, according to Samson Tam Wai-ho, honorary chairman of the Hong Kong Electronic Industries...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d ago‘Satisfactory’ opening for revamped Huanggang crossingThe revamped Huanggang Port has officially opened after six years of redevelopment, becoming the first border checkpoint between Hong Kong and mainland China to use a “joint clearance” system for immigration. The facility, which opened at 6.30am on Monday, has replaced the old Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, which served city residents via a shuttle bus ride from the San Tin public transport interchange or private vehicles via the Lok Ma Chau control point. With immigration procedures for both the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoLaopu Gold deepens Hong Kong footprint with entire-floor lease at Central tower: sourcesBeijing-based jeweller Laopu Gold has leased an entire mid-floor at One Exchange Square in Central to support its global expansion, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The brand was taking around 13,000 square feet at the flagship Central tower, which houses Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), one source said. The deal comes as mainland consumer firms and financial institutions increasingly anchor their presence in Hong Kong’s core business district. Recent transactions on...South China Morning Post
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