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WORLD5d 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
WORLD5d agoVerstappen wins, McLarens collide and Russell crashes out of Singapore GP sprintResurgent Verstappen on fire in the Singapore smogThe Telegraph
BUSINESS5d 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
POLITICS5d 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
HEALTH5d 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
WORLD5d 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
MILITARY5d agoTaiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with ChinaDW News [en]
POLITICS5d 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
WORLD5d 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]
DISASTER5d agoSingapore ready to assist Indonesia in fighting forest fires amid worsening hazeSingapore has expressed readiness to assist Indonesia in containing forest fires amid worsening haze conditions in the region.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICS5d agoNew mechanism to strengthen oversight of renovations after Tai Po fire: ministerA three-tier dispute resolution mechanism could help Hong Kong homeowners strengthen oversight of major renovation projects and prevent exploitation by “unscrupulous traders”, according to the home affairs minister. The city’s building management challenges came under the spotlight after the deadly blaze at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court in November 2025. The estate was undergoing a HK$330 million renovation when the fire broke out, killing 168 people and displacing nearly 5,000 residents. An...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoKansai Electric restarts reactor at Mihama nuclear plant in FukuiKansai Electric Power Co said Saturday that it has restarted the No. 3 reactor at the Mihama nuclear power plant in central Japan, after it was manually shut…Japan Today
WORLD5d ago48-year-old man arrested for fatally stabbing motherPolice in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, have arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of killing his 74-year-old mother, with whom he lived, by stabbing her with a knife…Japan Today
WORLD5d agoMayor of town in Nagano dies after going into mountains to pick mushroomsThe mayor of Koumi town in Nagano Prefecture has died after going into the mountains to pick mushrooms on Friday. According to police and local officials, Hiroshi Kurosawa,…Japan Today
WORLD5d agoA fortune, a HK$72m flat and a family feud: inside the Abby Choi murder trialA bitter family dispute over the proposed sale of a HK$72 million flat allegedly led a retired police officer and his two sons to murder socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung three years ago, a Hong Kong court has heard. The trial over the 28-year-old model’s killing, which shocked Hong Kong and attracted international attention, started after a one-week delay caused by unresolved preliminary issues and jury selection. Choi’s mother, Cheung Yin-fa, told the High Court how her relationship with her...South China Morning Post