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SCI & TECHOct 8Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the seaOn Mataking Island in Malaysia, conservationists raise and release green turtle hatchlings, part of long-running efforts that helped the species recover.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 8Ukraine open to restoring dialogue with South Korea despite Seoul’s decision to recall ambassador – MFAUkraine remains open to restoring constructive dialogue with the Republic of Korea despite Seoul’s decision to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, Park Kichang, over the situation involving North Korean prisoners of war.Ukrinform [en]
CYBEROct 8Japan Sees Sharp Rise in Web Data Leaks Amid Mobile API Abuse and Metabase AttacksAttackers behind a string of personal data leaks at Japanese organizations have abused APIs for mobile apps and targeted known software flaws, the JPCERT Coordination Center (JPCERT/CC) said. The Tokyo-based center, which takes incident reports, based its October 8, 2026 alert on those reports and other information. The alert names no attacker and no affected organization. JPCERT/The Hacker News
BUSINESSOct 8Elevra Lithium rises on spodumene supply deal with Korea's LG EnergyElevra Lithium's stock has risen following a supply deal for spodumene with LG Energy, a Korean company. This agreement impacts the company's market performance and the supply chain for lithium.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 8Washington’s transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warnSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 8EU envoy in Beijing for talks to calm trade tensionsThe EU trade envoy said he hoped to make progress in tackling the bloc's "unsustainable" trade imbalance with China. Beijing called for trade disputes to be resolved through equal dialogue.DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 8Jianzhi Education Announces Share Repurchase ProgramBEIJING, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited (Nasdaq: JZ), a leading provider of digital educational content in China, has announced its intention to initiate a share buyback program. This strategic move aims to return value to shareholders and underscores the company's confidence in its long-term growth prospects. Details of the Buyback Program: Purpose: The repurchase program is designed to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares, thereby increasing earnings per share and potentially supporting the stock price. Volume: The company plans to buy back shares up to a certain limit, which will be determined based on market conditions, stock price, and the company's financial position. Conditions: The buyback will be conducted under standard market conditions, adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks, including: Timing: Purchases will occur at management's discretion, in compliance with SEC regulations and other applicable securities laws. Price: Shares will be repurchased at prevailing market prices or through negotiated transactions, ensuring no market manipulation. Method: The company may use open market purchases, private negotiations, or tender offers to execute the buyback. Funding: The buyback will be funded from the company's existing cash reserves, and the program's size will be adjusted according to cash flow and capital requirements for ongoing operations and strategic investments. Statement from Leadership: "We believe that our current stock price does not fully reflect the intrinsic value and future potential of Jianzhi Education," said Yong Hu, CEO of Jianzhi Education Technology Group. "This buyback program reflects our commitment to our shareholders and our confidence in our business model, which is geared towards leveraging AI and digital solutions to transform education in China." About Jianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited Headquartered in Beijing and established in 2011, Jianzhi is a leading provider of digital educational content in China and has been committed to developing educational content to fulfill the massive demand for high-quality, professional development training resources in China. Jianzhi started operations by providing educational content products and IT services to higher education institutions. Jianzhi also provides products to individual customers. Leveraging its strong capabilities in developing proprietary professional development training content and success in consolidating educational content resources within the industry, Jianzhi has successfully built up a comprehensive, multi-dimensional digital educational content database, which offers a wide range of professional development products. Jianzhi embeds proprietary digital education content into the self-developed online learning platforms, which are provided to a wide range of customers through its omni-channel sales system. Jianzhi is also fully committed to the digitalization and informatization of the education sector in China. For more information, please visit: www.jianzhi-jiaoyu.com. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. Website: www.jianzhi-jiaoyu.comen_prnasisa · united arab emirates
BUSINESSOct 8Kemin Food Technologies - Asia Appoints Indesso as New Distribution Partner for IndonesiaSINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainability transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, has appointed PT Indesso Niagatama as its new distributor for Kemin...cision · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 8Jianzhi Education Announces Share Repurchase ProgramBEIJING, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited (Nasdaq: JZ), a leading provider of digital educational content in China, has announced its intention to initiate a...nynewscast · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 8Kemin Food Technologies – Asia Appoints Indesso as New Distribution Partner for IndonesiaSINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainability transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with...nynewscast · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 8Taiwan becomes largest market in MSCI emerging-markets indexTaiwan has become the largest market within the MSCI emerging-markets index. This signifies a notable shift in global financial market composition.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 8One Year On, China’s K Visa Remains an Opaque PromiseChina’s flagship talent visa can be found in the official application system, but most of the specifics on who can apply, and how to do so, are still missing.The Diplomat
CYBEROct 8ARTEX AI Pentesting Tool Used in Data Theft Attacks on South Korean Financial FirmsThe Hacker News
BUSINESSOct 8Oriental Residence Bangkok Awarded One MICHELIN Key for the Third Consecutive Year — Arabian PostBANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – Worldwide recognition could first convey a lodge to travellers’ consideration, however incomes that recognition yr after yr carries higher significance, significantly for many who worth high quality and consistency in each keep. ONYX Hospitality Group, a administration firm specialising in resorts, resorts, serviced residences […] The post Oriental Residence Bangkok Awarded One MICHELIN Key for the Third Consecutive Year — Arabian Post appeared first on Asia Today.asiatoday_co · south korea
POLITICSOct 8China trade talks test EU’s appetite for tougher actionTrade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is seeking concessions from Beijing to narrow a record trade deficit, but expectations of a breakthrough are low.Politico Europe
BUSINESSOct 8Top Glove Corporation Bhd. reports Q4 resultsTop Glove Corporation Bhd. has reported its fourth-quarter results. This provides an update on the company's recent financial performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 8CK Asset opts to rebuild 3 blocks at starter homes project after steelwork scandalThree of the six residential buildings at CK Asset’s “starter homes” project in Hong Kong will be demolished and rebuilt in what the developer called the most “time-saving” solution, two years after a scandal over substandard steel reinforcement work halted construction. The Buildings Department said on Thursday that it had approved demolition plans for three blocks at the Anderson Road development in Kwun Tong, while remedial work was under way at the other three. Earlier investigations found...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 8Former head of German intelligence may have passed information to ChinaNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 8South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador in prisoner of war rowSeoul accused Ukraine of breaching a non-disclosure agreement over the transfer of two North Korean soldiers to South Korea.Politico Europe
MILITARYOct 8South Korea test-flies its first home-grown hypersonic weaponSouth Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound and evade missile defence systems, bringing Seoul closer to what it says could be game-changing weapons capabilities. There was no immediate response from North Korea, which last week tested its own hypersonic missile that landed in the waters near Japan. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the test, saying it was a major step in strengthening...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8Is the Philippines using new anti-spying laws to silence critics?A Philippine bill expanding the country’s espionage law to cover peacetime activities is raising concerns among journalists and legal experts, who warn that its broad provisions could stifle free expression and restrict public scrutiny of national issues. The House of Representatives approved the measure on September 17, paving the way for a broader definition of espionage than under the current law, which dates to 1941 and focuses on wartime spying. The Senate is considering a similar...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 8Did a US warship lose power while chasing a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea?The Chinese navy says it had a rare South China Sea encounter involving a foreign warship that lost power, propulsion and radar while following a People’s Liberation Army destroyer, an account that resembles incidents this year involving US Navy destroyers in the region. The incident occurred when a foreign vessel conducted aggressive close shadowing of the PLA Navy Type 055 destroyer Zunyi during routine training by the Chinese vessel, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday. The CCTV...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8South Korea Recalls Envoy From Ukraine in Dispute Over North Korean POWsPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine revealed last month that two POWs defected to South Korea. South Korea accused him of breaking a confidentiality agreement.NYT World
SCI & TECHOct 8Scientists in Austria and China create the world’s first nuclear clocks. Here’s why it mattersThe new nuclear clocks measure time by using lasers to make subatomic particles.EuroNews [en]