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DISASTER5d agoLack of heat action plan leaves Hong Kong’s vulnerable residents at risk, experts warnEnvironmentalists and academics have criticised the omission of a systemic heat-health action plan in Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and latest policy address, warning that relying on “common sense” is failing to protect vulnerable residents from rising temperatures. Their comments came as new research from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) found that extreme heat may have contributed to as many as 3,238 excess deaths in the city over the past decade. In response to the South China Morning...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoNew Taipei-Hong Kong subsea route opened to cut risk and meet AI demandOne of the world’s biggest network service providers has opened a new subsea route between Taipei and Hong Kong to strengthen the system against repeated underwater cable disruptions around the island. Britain-headquartered RETN said the new route would take its total to six serving Taiwan: four connecting Taipei and Hong Kong, and two linking Taipei and Tokyo. “Like many island economies, Taiwan’s international connectivity relies heavily on subsea cables, which creates exposure to risks such...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoThai exchange sets 8am start for global products from Nov 16Thailand’s stock exchange will introduce eight trading measures on November 16, including smaller price increments and revised short-selling rules.nationthailand · thailand
POLITICS6d agoKurt Campbell on US’ China focus, the Indo-Pacific Quad, risks of AIKurt Campbell is a veteran US diplomat and strategist who has played a leading role in shaping Washington’s approach to China and the Indo-Pacific for more than a decade. He served as the White House coordinator for Indo-Pacific affairs from 2021 to 2024 and as US deputy secretary of state from 2024 to 2025. Previously, he served as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs from 2009 to 2013 and was a key architect of the Obama administration’s “pivot to Asia”. Often...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoChild’s play? Southeast Asia takes on Big Tech to protect kids onlineIndonesia officially barred under-16s from using “high-risk” social media earlier this year. But that hasn’t stopped the son of one Jakarta-based writer from using it. Aged 14, he already had accounts on Instagram and TikTok – among the platforms Jakarta said children would be banned from using – as well as popular video game Minecraft and gaming platform Roblox. To register, he simply lied about his age. “He can access everything,” Inne Abidin said of her son. “His friends use everything...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoWhat are the concerns and priorities behind the new language used to define China-US ties?When China and the United States agreed in May to frame their relationship as a “constructive relationship of strategic stability”, the phrase left many observers trying to guess what it actually meant. Four months on, they have added an elaboration that offers further insight into the two sides’ respective priorities. After presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Washington last month, the two sides pledged to build a “constructive relationship of strategic stability on the basis of...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoAmnesty International says death penalty reforms leave Singapore isolated in Southeast AsiaAmnesty International said a growing number of Southeast Asian states are cutting back on the death penalty, creating new momentum towards abolition in a region long known for its strong support for capital punishment. The statement came ahead of the World Day Against the Death Penalty on October 10, alongside a new briefing examining progress […] The post Amnesty International says death penalty reforms leave Singapore isolated in Southeast Asia appeared first on JURIST - News.jurist · united states of america
BUSINESS6d agoPort of LA, key US point for China imports has best-ever quarter despite trade uncertaintyThe Port of Los Angeles, the largest container port in the United States and the country’s leading gateway for imports from China and other Asian countries, had its busiest three-month period on record from July through to September, despite persistent uncertainty over tariffs and shifting global trade supply chains. “If there was ever a time for a drum roll, this is it,” said Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, during a media briefing on Friday. “July through September...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoEuropean states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctionsSeveral US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER6d agoInjured Orangutan rescued from Indonesia wildfiresA young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD6d agoArnold Toynbee’s Chinese CenturyA forgotten historian enjoys a strange afterlife in Beijing.Foreign Policy
MILITARY6d agoFirst Look At Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicle Just Tested By South KoreaThere is something of a budding, but murky hypersonic arms race emerging on the Korean Peninsula. The post First Look At Hypersonic Boost-Glide Vehicle Just Tested By South Korea appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
SCI & TECH6d agoThe US and China Cannot Slow the AI Race, But They Can Make It SaferThe United States does not need to trust China, share frontier models with China, or slow its own AI development to have a national security interest in AI safety cooperation.The Diplomat
MILITARY6d agoUS Army activates new multi-domain task force to ‘deny, disrupt’ enemies in Indo-PacificThe new 4th Multi-Domain Task Force includes four battalions and is planned to grow to 2,100 soldiers.Military Times
MILITARY6d agoUS Army activates new multi-domain task force to ‘deny, disrupt’ enemies in Indo-PacificThe new 4th Multi-Domain Task Force includes four battalions and is planned to grow to 2,100 soldiers.Defense News
BUSINESS6d agoChina, EU reach deal to 'moderate' China's car exports to EUAn agreement between the EU and China would reduce exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid cars to the 27-member European bloc by up to 50%, according to the EU trade envoy.DW News [en]
BUSINESS6d agoMidday Need to Know: Delta slides on earnings miss, Tesla gains on China sales & moreThis article summarizes midday market movements, noting Delta's stock decline due to missed earnings and Tesla's gains from China sales. It provides a snapshot of current significant company financial news.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS6d agoEU and China strike deal to curb car exports and avert trade warBrussels claims Beijing will more than halve hybrid vehicle exports as bloc secures concessions on rare earths and market accessIrish Times World
BUSINESS6d agoSingapore: Policy slope tightening view – DBSDBS Group Research expects the Monetary Authority of Singapore to slightly increase the SGD NEER policy band slope at the October review, while keeping the width and centre unchanged. The team, led by Taimur Baig, anticipates calibrated tightening driven by import cost pressures and resilient growth, alongside strong Q3 2026 GDP supported by AI-led trade and financial sector strength.fxstreet · spain
DISASTER6d agoMongolia Urges No School Outings After Fatal Bear Attack"Children should not be allowed to go into forested or mountainous areas alone, and outdoor excursions should be avoided in high-risk areas where bears have been sighted," it added. The post Mongolia Urges No School Outings After Fatal Bear Attack appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD6d agoThailand Unveils "Thailand Best Local Food" Mark to Take Local Culinary Heritage Global/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ms. Sabeeda Thaised, Minister of Culture, presided over the press conference launching "Thai Local Food to World Food," an initiative...prweb · united states of america
BUSINESS6d agoEU-China understanding could halve Chinese hybrid car exportsAn understanding between the EU and China has the potential to reduce Chinese hybrid car exports by half. This suggests a significant impact on international trade and the automotive market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS6d agoChina and EU avert trade conflict with ‘understanding’ on hybrid carsEuropean trade commissioner says Beijing has agreed to restrict vehicle exports in deal that shows negotiation ‘brings results’Financial Times
WORLD6d agoDjokovic Falls To Hurkacz, Crashes Out Of Shanghai Masters In First MatchEarlier, top seed Alexander Zverev churned out a win over Chinese wildcard Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), and will next play Quentin Halys of France. The post Djokovic Falls To Hurkacz, Crashes Out Of Shanghai Masters In First Match appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV