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BUSINESSSep 22Indonesia presses ahead with Russian oil imports despite ‘real risk’ of US penaltiesIndonesia plans to press ahead with discounted Russian crude oil imports to secure domestic energy supplies and manage fiscal pressures, despite the risk of higher US tariffs as Washington moves to tighten economic pressure on Moscow. On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed into law an act that would give him authority to impose sanctions on Russia and slap tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the top five buyers of Russian crude oil, gas and military equipment, or countries that help Moscow...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Chinese son’s video of mum’s final 14 days before sudden leukaemia death moves hearts onlineA man in northern China created a poignant record of his mother’s final 14 days, documenting her rapid decline from a vibrant woman to her last moments. Gao, hailing from the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, shared that his mother travelled to his city for medical treatment after developing a fever and a persistent cough. On August 29, he captured her arrival at the railway station. Dressed in her favourite red coat, she appeared energetic and in good spirits, walking with confidence and a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22Amazon and Shorea Capital deals underscore foreign interest in commercial propertyForeign investors continue to pile into Hong Kong’s commercial real estate, with a unit of online retail giant Amazon and Singapore-headquartered Shorea Capital among the latest to snap up assets, according to agents. Shorea won the tender for The Pemberton, a mixed office and retail property in Sheung Wan, for an undisclosed amount, Colliers said, underscoring Southeast Asian investors’ continuing robust demand for real estate assets in Hong Kong. Colliers was the lead agent and broker for the...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 22Free sports drinks with suspicious pinhole marks leave 10 Hong Kong students illAbout 10 students reportedly fell ill after drinking free beverages that were found with suspicious pinhole marks near a sports ground in Hong Kong, prompting a police investigation. Students reportedly posted messages on social media claiming that free bottles of a sports drink had been handed out during lunch near the school athletics meet at Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground in Wong Tai Sin. Some students later noticed what appeared to be pinhole marks on the bottles, and a parent called police...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and USEU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal with the Philippines would give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers, strengthening the strategy to seek trade deals across the region.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHSep 22Respiratory Problems Climb Past 170,000 Cases In Haze-Hit IndonesiaChannels TV
POLITICSSep 22No need for Hong Kong to match Singapore’s HK$400,000 birth perk, top official saysHong Kong does not need to emulate Singapore’s generous childbirth incentives, a senior official has said, defending the city’s latest 11-measure policy drive as a “comprehensive” approach tailored to local needs across short-term cash flow, housing and childcare. Addressing concerns that Hong Kong’s drive was too incremental compared with Singapore’s multi-tier sustained funding, Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said on Tuesday that each jurisdiction has its own unique set of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22US tightens Japan, South Korea ties ahead of Trump-Xi summitThe United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to resist “economic coercion” and emphasised the need for stability in the Taiwan Strait, taking an implicit shot at China just days before President Xi Jinping’s White House summit. The three countries plan new talks on economic security and enhancements to a trilateral supply chain early warning system, according to a statement issued after a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan and Cho...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia Pacific ex-Japan ETF declares $0.7885 dividendJPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia Pacific ex-Japan ETF has declared a dividend of $0.7885. This is a standard financial announcement concerning an ETF.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 22The Other Victims of China’s Church CrackdownCherie Geng is trying to free her husband, a pastor, who was among dozens of church members detained by the Chinese police. At the same time, she must rebuild her life in exile.NYT World
POLITICSSep 22U.S.-China "red telephone" could bring a Cold War guardrail to AIA distinctly Cold War calculus is looming over this week's Trump-Xi summit in Washington, as the U.S. and China weigh an emergency "red phone" for the day AI goes haywire.Why it matters: U.S.-China relations are so brittle that an AI hotline — not a trade pact, strategic slowdown or diplomatic reset — could emerge as the summit's most meaningful outcome.State of play: President Trump has spent the past week lashing out at AI "doomers" and boiling the race down to a single imperative: beat China.Trump has called AI-catastrophe fears a "HOAX" and vowed the U.S. would "not in any way hinder or stAxios
WORLDSep 22Hong Kong lacks a climate narrative to unify its effortsHong Kong deserves credit for its first five-year plan, accompanied by a detailed policy address. The plan establishes a useful framework beyond the annual policy cycle. Precisely because this is an important first effort, it is worth asking what could make the framework even stronger. One striking omission is that the five-year plan never explicitly mentions climate change. This does not mean Hong Kong is failing to act. On the contrary, the plan and policy address contain many measures dealing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22King of Thailand’s estranged son seeks return for urgent brain surgeryThe third son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has said he wants to return home for urgent brain surgery. Chakriwat “Than Aong” Vivacharawongse posted a video on social media on Monday saying he had two large brain tumours requiring surgery. The 43-year-old doctor said he wanted to receive treatment in Thailand. “I want to return to Thailand for treatment because Thai doctors are highly capable,” he said in the video. Chakriwat said he did not have enough money to pay for the surgery in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22China seeks German help to stave off EU trade sanctions days before Xi-Trump summitChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Germany to help steer the European Union away from protectionist measures against China, saying that Beijing and Brussels should not engage in trade wars just days before President Xi Jinping’s high-stakes US visit. “China and the EU are comprehensive strategic partners, and a trade war should not be fought between them,” Wang told his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in a phone call on Monday. According to a statement from China’s foreign ministry,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Indonesia’s UN Security Council bid tests non-aligned diplomacyIndonesia’s bid for another term on the United Nations’ premier security body stands a good chance of success given Jakarta’s growing global engagement, analysts say, but its balancing act between competing powers could complicate efforts to speak for the Global South. Jakarta’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it would launch its campaign this week for a fifth term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2029–2030. The ministry said it was seeking the seat to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Taipei highlights US 'bipartisan support' for Taiwan before Trump and Xi summitEl gobierno isleño resalta el respaldo político en EE. UU. hacia su autonomía, justo antes de la reunión entre los líderes de EE. UU. y China en Washington.La venta de armas a la isla, aprobada pero no formalizada, complica las relaciones, mientras China mantiene su postura de integración territorial.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 22China eyes chip-industry foothold with a tiny Han Xin code to challenge US standardChina is attempting to breathe new life into its nearly 20-year-old Han Xin code by promoting a miniaturised version to use on semiconductors, marking the latest chapter in Beijing’s long-running attempt to secure a foothold for its home-grown standards in global industrial supply chains. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Monday that the “Micro Han Xin” code – a scaled-down iteration of the 2007-era symbology – had entered the formal international standardisation...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Japan Meets With Trump, Hoping to Get His Help on ChinaJapan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.NYT World
MILITARYSep 22Australia investigates after F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US land up in Hong KongThe Independent World
SCI & TECHSep 22China reaffirms an "open and inclusive" AI development before Xi-Trump meetingChina advocates for inclusive and secure AI development ahead of the meeting between Xi and Trump. The topic is key in the bilateral relationship. In New York, a dialogue on AI was discussed. Alibaba launches a powerful chip amidst US restrictions on semiconductors.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 22China nurtures emerging professions to fuel industrial upgradingChina is fostering new professions as a strategy to advance its industrial capabilities. This initiative aims to support economic growth and modernization.iranherald.com · Iran
SCI & TECHSep 22China race to dominate AIChina is reportedly racing to achieve dominance in artificial intelligence. This highlights the strategic importance of AI development on a global scale.news.webindia123.com · India
POLITICSSep 22Agreement on EU trade deal with the PhilippinesVon der Leyen spricht nach einem Telefonat mit dem philippinischen Präsidenten von einer grundsätzlichen Einigung. Einige Details sind aber noch ungeklärt.Politico Europe
WORLDSep 22Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and Japan's next big swimming hopeJapan has been starved of swimming success in recent times but with the Olympics two years away junk food-loving teenager Shin Ohashi has emerged as their next big…Japan Today
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