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BUSINESSOct 7Land sales offer only temporary relief for West Kowloon arts hub, experts warnHong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District is betting on property development to ease its financial pressures amid a widening operating deficit, but experts have warned that land sales will only provide temporary relief and cannot replace a sustainable long-term funding model for the arts hub. The warning comes as the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority prepares to tender a prime residential site in the first half of next year, a potentially lucrative project that property experts expect to...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 7As bear attacks rise in Japan, fearful residents change daily routinesJeff Kingston used to take long walks with his dogs across the hills of Gunma in central Japan. But not this year. He has good reason. Kingston said he has encountered bears in those mountains more than 100 times over the years and been charged by aggressive bears around a dozen times. In 2014, a black bear knocked him down and attacked him across the skull with its claws, leaving a gash that required nine stitches. “This year, I have actively refrained from going into the hills precisely...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6Hong Kong’s first-store appeal grows as more Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands arriveJapanese, South Korean and Thai brands have increased their share of new entrants in Hong Kong’s retail property market by 7 percentage points to more than one-third in the first nine months of 2026, while the demand for shops from mainland Chinese brands has slipped, according to Cushman & Wakefield. A slew of new brands helped lift the combined share of Japanese, South Korean and Thai brands to a three-year high, according to Cushman, which said it expected the trend to continue. This year,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6China’s economy to slow as global growth stays solid, US think tank report saysChina’s economic growth is expected to slow further next year as export strength fades and weak domestic demand persists, even as the global economy remains resilient, according to a new outlook from the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). The Washington-based think tank projects China’s GDP will grow 4.6 per cent this year and 4.3 per cent in 2027, down from 5 per cent growth in 2025, according to its semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report, released on Tuesday. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6With Karina Milei and Santilli, a South Korean giant inaugurated a lithium plant and prepares new investmentsPosco inaugurated the second Sal de Oro plant and is analyzing two new expansion stages. The project received a RIGI for US$208 million in July, when the work started in 2024 was already advanced and was expected to begin operations.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 6After cordial Xi-Trump summit, could China’s US dollar pivot cause tremors?As President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump talked tariffs, agricultural quotas and critical minerals at last month’s closely watched summit in Washington, an “elephant in the room” loomed over the discussion: China’s efforts to gradually diversify away from US dollar assets. Beijing has gradually been cutting its holdings of US Treasuries while pushing to expand the yuan’s global use and developing alternative financial architecture. While these issues may not have featured in the...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 6President of South Korea believes AI models were used in bank hacksThe Hill
WORLDOct 6Nishikori's retirement ceremonyJapan's Kei Nishikori, center, Japan Tennis Association President Yuji Fukazawa, second left, and others pose for pictures with the Special Honor Award at a retirement ceremony honoring Nishikori's…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 6Can’t Uygurs drink Starbucks and taste American freedom?“Morally bankrupt”? Was Michigan Republican John Moolenaar talking about himself? Last week, the chairman of the House Select Committee on China demanded that Starbucks “immediately reverse course and close its stores”. The coffee chain’s crime? It opened two stores in Urumqi – the capital of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region – in the city centre’s Grand Bazaar and its international airport. The way Moolenaar talked about it, you would think Starbucks was committing genocide and crimes against...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 6Tokyo protests US military presence after Okinawa killingProtesters rallied outside the US Embassy in Tokyo after a US Marine was arrested for the killing of a 39-year-old womanAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 6Why Chinese Parents Don’t Want Two KidsBeijing is pushing for bigger families, but the realities of childbirth and early parenting make it a hard sell.Foreign Policy
WORLDOct 6Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in BakuAkari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a double triumph for Japan.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 6China Doesn’t Need to Invade Taiwan to Control ItA bloodless political victory may be far harder for Washington to handle.Foreign Policy
CYBEROct 6Linux Backdoors Impersonate Email Security Tools to Evade Detection in Korea and TaiwanThe Hacker News
MILITARYOct 6US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murderAll U.S. military operations on the island will cease for 48 hours for a standards training period, followed by a 30-day reflection period.Military Times
WORLDOct 6‘Destined’ Djokovic Wins China Open, Extending Unbeaten RecordWith the win, the 39-year-old Serbian extended a perfect record to 34 wins in as many matches for his seventh title in Beijing—his first since 2015. The post ‘Destined’ Djokovic Wins China Open, Extending Unbeaten Record appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 6Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan OpenNovac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 6Empowering a sustainable future: International Gas Union summit to be held in Hong Kong this October[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Against a backdrop of persistent geopolitical uncertainties, global energy price trends and energy security have returned firmly to the spotlight. Taking place in Hong Kong late this month, the International Gas Union (IGU) Council 2026 and the “Empowering a Sustainable Future” Summit will offer an essential platform for cross-sector leaders to exchange perspectives on these pressing challenges. Hosted by The Hong Kong...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6EXCLUSIVE: China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: China plans late entry into WHO leadership race, sources say ReutersReuters World
BUSINESSOct 6Macau Golden Week sees an increase in visitors but lower gaming revenueMacau experienced an increase in visitors during Golden Week but simultaneously reported lower gaming revenue. This indicates a potential shift in tourist spending habits or economic conditions in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 6Hong Kong approves average fee hikes of up to 4.75 per cent for non-public schoolsHong Kong’s private, semi-private and international schools have been given the green light to raise tuition fees by an average of 4.75 per cent, 4.07 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively. The Education Bureau said on Tuesday it had received applications from 185 schools as of August 31 to adjust tuition fees for the 2026-27 academic year. They comprised 49 semi-private schools under the government’s Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS), 74 private schools and 62 international ones. One application from...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 64 Indonesian seamen kidnapped by Somali pirates return homeFour Indonesian seamen who were kidnapped and held hostage by Somali pirates aboard an oil tanker for more than five months arrived back home on Tuesday. The men were among 17 crew rescued a week ago when maritime police from the semi-autonomous region of Puntland in northern Somalia stormed the Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 tanker that was hijacked in April. Before the vessel could be recaptured, the pirates had already killed five crew members – three Pakistanis, an Indian and a Myanmar national...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 6EU-China trade tensions: Five things to know as Brussels and Beijing face crunch talksThe next ten days will be critical for EU-China relations. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to Beijing later this week for high-level talks aimed at rebalancing the trade relationship and securing “tangible” results ahead of next week’s meeting of EU leaders.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 6South Korea’s $60 Billion Semiconductor Exports to Drive the KOSPI’s ResurgenceSouth Korea’s economy has become intrinsically linked to the ongoing artificial intelligence boom.The Diplomat
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