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POLITICS4d agoChina’s Zhejiang province calls to limit tech giants’ power over online trafficCommunist Party officials in eastern China’s Zhejiang province have called for greater oversight of major internet platforms and their “traffic power”, warning that online traffic and algorithms had evolved into a force capable of shaping public discussion and sentiment. The publicity department of the Zhejiang provincial party committee published the commentary on social media on Thursday, saying traffic could no longer be viewed simply as a data resource. Zhejiang’s capital city, Hangzhou, is...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH4d agoIn the Mekong Delta, a push to grow food with saltwaterFor generations, farming in Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta has depended on a delicate bargain. The river flooded, retreated and flooded again, carrying freshwater and sediment across a flat landscape whose vast fields helped turn the country into one of the world’s leading rice exporters. UN News
POLITICS4d agoSenior civil servants could face disciplinary action over Tai Po fire if named in reportSenior public servants found accountable for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire could face disciplinary action if named in an investigation report that a government-appointed panel is expected to submit this month, Hong Kong’s civil service chief has said. Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan also said on Saturday that a support unit was being set up to assist the Public Service Commission if investigations into officials’ “administrative responsibilities” were eventually...South China Morning Post
DISASTER4d ago2 men die in float festival accidents in JapanTwo men died and more than a dozen others were injured Saturday when floats overturned during annual festivals in Osaka Prefecture. In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man became trapped beneath a float that overturned while he was riding it with other participants, police said. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital, while seven others were injured. A float at a different event in Izumiotsu also toppled, killing a 48-year-old man who was among those trapped underneath, according to the prefectural...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoExposing an alleged crime kingpin’s Cambodian empireIn an exclusive investigation, 101 East goes undercover in Cambodia to expose the empire of an alleged crime kingpin.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS4d agoVanEck China Bond ETF $CBON Stock: Client First Investment Management LLC Increases HoldingsClient First Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in VanEck China Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:CBON – Free Report) by 148.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 121,045 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 72,413 shares during […]dailypolitical · united states of america
WORLD4d agoChaos in the rain in Singapore: Colapinto retired from the last F1 Sprint Race of the season and Verstappen broke the curseThe race had a delayed start, nine retirements, and a controversial finish between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The Argentine driver had to stop his Alpine due to a mechanical problem, and the Dutchman took an unprecedented victory in Marina Bay. Qualifying was also delayed.Clarín
WORLD4d agoVerstappen wins, McLarens collide and Russell crashes out of Singapore GP sprintResurgent Verstappen on fire in the Singapore smogThe Telegraph
BUSINESS4d ago"View from Elsewhere" N°191 - Facing China, the coming trade warLETTRE EXCLUSIVE ABONNÉS - La revue de presse européenne, par Édouard de Mareschal.Le Figaro International
POLITICS4d agoTaiwanese leader welcomes talks between Washington and Beijing ‘to reduce risk of war’Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has welcomed talks between Washington and Beijing aimed at reducing the risk of conflict. Lai’s annual Double Tenth address, marking the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s official name, also called for democracies to work together to safeguard regional peace and for the Taiwanese people’s right to exist to be respected. He also warned that mainland China was trying to put pressure on the island to change the status quo, but...South China Morning Post
HEALTH4d agoHong Kong records 21 mpox cases since August, high-risk groups urged to get jabsHong Kong has recorded 21 cases of mpox since August, accounting for 70 per cent of this year’s total, prompting health authorities to urge people who engage in high-risk sexual contact to take protective measures and get vaccinated to reduce their risk of infection. The latest case, involving a 29-year-old man, brought the total number recorded in Hong Kong this year to 30, comprising 23 local cases and seven imported ones, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Saturday. Twenty-one...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoRetired China Olympic champion diver sparks debate after reality show reveals toxic parentingA former Chinese Olympic diving champion’s quest for independence has struck a chord online, after her mother’s controlling behaviour drew widespread criticism following their appearance on a reality TV show. Zhang Jiaqi, 22, grew up in a modest Beijing family and went on to win gold in the women’s synchronised 10-metre platform event at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Her youthful charm and exceptional talent have also attracted 3.3 million followers on Douyin. Zhang began diving at six, won her...South China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoTaiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with ChinaDW News [en]
POLITICS4d agoSeoul's ambassador to Ukraine returns home after POW rowSouth Korea's ambassador to Ukraine returned home on Saturday, Seoul's foreign ministry said, as a diplomatic row deepens over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.thestandard_hk · hong kong
WORLD4d agoHong Kong police smash alleged Thai prostitution ring, seize HK$13 million cashHong Kong police have dismantled a local syndicate allegedly running a vice ring involving Thai women, seizing HK$13 million in cash (US$1.66 million) and freezing HK$5 million in suspected crime proceeds. The force said on Saturday that it arrested five local men and two foreign men, aged between 44 and 54, for allegedly running a prostitution ring in the Tsim Sha Tsui district by luring Southeast Asian women to work as sex workers in Hong Kong. Four core members, including three brothers and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoChina unveils AI-powered robot designed to help farmers breed better strains of wheatChina has unveiled a smart robot prototype designed to assist with wheat breeding in the latest step in its ongoing drive to advance agricultural technology and bolster food security. The robot made its public debut at a recent seminar on wheat breeding, state-run China Science Daily reported on Friday. Traditional wheat breeders rely on a wealth of accumulated experience to identify and select strains with superior traits from tens of thousands of hybrid offspring. But this requires manual...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoChinese nickel investors brace for headwinds as Indonesia weighs smelter freezeChinese investors could face significant disruption if Indonesia imposes a moratorium on new nickel smelters to curb global overproduction and protect local industries across its vast minerals sector, analysts said. Indonesia was weighing a halt to the construction of smelters that produce semi-finished nickel products amid a global supply glut that had driven down commodity prices, state news agency Antara reported, citing energy and mineral resources minister Bahlil Lahadalia. Semi-finished...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoGuangdong yachts to sail into Hong Kong from Friday under southbound schemeGuangdong-registered yachts will be allowed to sail into Hong Kong waters from next Friday under a new travel scheme, the city’s transport minister has confirmed. Writing in her weekly blog on Saturday, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the maiden voyage ceremony for the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme would be held on launch day. “Building on the groundwork laid by the Northbound Yacht Travel Scheme, the maiden voyage ceremony for the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme marks a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoThailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings - ReutersThailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings ReutersReuters World
BUSINESS5d agoGeneral : MSME Financing Rises To Record RM57 BillionKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Financing facilities and guarantees for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies have increased to RM57 billion under Budget 2027, compared with RM50 billion last year, in line with the government’s efforts to make 2027 Malaysia’s Year of MSMEs.bernama · malaysia
HEALTH5d agoGeneral : Workplace Mental Health A Shared Responsibility - LeeKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Promoting mental health in the workplace is a shared responsibility between employers and employees, with organisations urged to prioritise psychological well-being alongside physical safety to improve productivity and overall performance.bernama · malaysia
SCI & TECH5d agoHow DNA ‘fingerprinting’ is keeping Malaysia’s green turtles safe from poachersAs dawn breaks on Mataking Island off Sabah’s east coast, a tiny green turtle crawls across the sand, driven by instinct towards the surf before disappearing into the ocean on a journey that could cover thousands of kilometres. Where it goes is impossible to know, but with a huge dose of luck on its epic travels, it may return to the same Malaysian beach decades later to lay eggs of its own. The hatchling is one of tens of thousands that emerge from Sabah’s beaches each year, as the species...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoCan China’s dancing robots swing some new business partners in Africa?At events marking China’s National Day in Africa on October 1, robots provided the entertainment. In Luanda, Angola, dancing robots amused guests and ambassador Zhang Bin called the industry “a small snapshot of the Chinese economy’s move towards innovation and higher-quality development”. In Brazzaville, Congo, nearly 400 guests – including Congolese officials and Chinese business representatives – watched on as a robot dog performed. Guests also interacted with a robot dog at a Chinese New...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoUS lifts sanctions on daughter of military-linked Myanmar businessmanDelisting comes days after Trump administration reportedly reopened talks with Myanmar's government.Al Jazeera [en]
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