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MILITARY22h agoNorth Korea’s new missile museum: part shrine, part arms bazaarNorth Korea now has a museum for its bombs. The National Defence Revolution Museum, which opened on Sunday, is the country’s first dedicated exclusively to military hardware, from rifles to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Observers say it is also intended to send a message to Washington and Seoul, serve as a permanent showroom for the North’s arms exports and visibly enshrine its nuclear programme as an irreversible part of state policy. Third-generation ruler Kim Jong-un cut the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH22h agoNvidia’s China AI chip market share falls to 34% as Huawei gains ground: IDCNvidia's market share in China's AI chip sector has reportedly fallen to 34% as Huawei gains ground, according to IDC. This signifies a notable shift in the competitive landscape of the Chinese artificial intelligence chip market.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS22h agoEthiopian Airlines flight denied landing in Israel over Indonesian pilotAn Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Tel Aviv was forced to turn around mid-air because one of its pilots was Indonesian, Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported on Monday.Africanews [en]
POLITICS22h agoPrincess Aiko "It was very informative" -- Listening to presentations on marine research by elementary school studentsPrincess Aiko attended presentations on marine research given by elementary school students, finding the experience informative. This highlights her engagement with educational and scientific topics.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD22h agoLessons for life: Hong Kong educator looks beyond exams and interviewsFor Hong Kong educator Christine Ma-Lau, preparing children for exams or school interviews is only part of the job – helping them understand who they are, how to treat others and what they can contribute to society matters just as much. Ma-Lau founded JEMS Character Academy in 2009 after concluding that many imported character education programmes did not fully meet Hong Kong’s needs. She developed her own curriculum around three areas: identity, relationships and community. Her work has earned...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS22h agoCathie Wood warns of ‘vicious’ memory chip cycles as China adds capacityA prominent investor warns of intense market cycles in the memory chip industry, citing China's increasing production capacity as a contributing factor. This highlights potential volatility and competition in the global tech market.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS23h agoPrincess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties, attended her first fencing match, saying, 'It's an intense match.'Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the reigning monarchs, attended her first fencing match and described it as an intense event. This marks a public appearance and engagement with sports for the princess.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS23h agoPhilippines drops 3 impeachment charges against Sara Duterte despite evidenceThe Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment ⁠court, approved the ⁠prosecution’s withdrawal of most of ⁠the charges against Vice-President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, in a trial that could kill her hopes to run for president in 2028. Prosecutors have been presenting evidence against ‌Duterte since July on charges that she betrayed public trust, amassed unexplained wealth, violated the constitution and committed corruption, bribery and other high crimes. Lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro told the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS23h agoVisa wins approval to establish domestic business in ChinaVisa has received approval to establish a domestic business presence in China. This marks a significant development for the company's operations in that market.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD23h agoHong Kong police arrest 20 over prostitution syndicate that trapped women in debtHong Kong police have arrested 20 people in connection with a cross-border prostitution syndicate that allegedly recruited women from Southeast Asia and required them to provide unpaid sexual services to repay travel debts. Police said on Tuesday that the syndicate paid for the women’s travel and accommodation but required them to provide sexual services 30 to 45 times without payment before they could earn money from prostitution. The women then had to hand over half their earnings. “This...South China Morning Post
WORLD23h ago5 Malaysian nationals arrested for alleged smuggling of cocaine hidden in shoesThe Metropolitan Police Department’s Drug and Firearm Control Division and Haneda Customs have arrested five Malaysian nationals — three men and two women aged 19 to 26 —…Japan Today
DISASTER23h agoAll railway services hit by July quake in southwestern Japan restoredAll railway operations affected by a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto in July have been restored, with the last remaining suspended service resuming…Japan Today
WORLD23h agoTown in Kanagawa struggling with violent gang of monkeysOf course, it’s great to be involved in protecting the environment, but recently we can’t shake the feeling that people in Japan are increasingly in need of being…Japan Today
SCI & TECH23h agoPhysical AI in spotlight at Japan's electronics show CEATECThe Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies 2026 opened on Tuesday at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba near Tokyo, with artificial intelligence-powered robots and machinery operating autonomously…Japan Today
POLITICS23h agoHow Taiwan Activates Beijing’s Chosen FearThe standard explanations for why Taiwan is so important to the Chinese Communist Party are familiar: territorial integrity, credibility of deterrence commitments, great power competition with the United States, the strategic value of the first island chain, and the semiconductor industry concentrated in TSMC’s fabrication facilities. These explanations work, but they don’t tell the whole story. Rational strategic calculation does not produce a posture in which a nuclear-armed state with the world’s second-largest economy treats a democratic island of 23 million people as a pWar on the Rocks
POLITICS23h agoMarcos on South China Sea row; anger in Thailand over iron cage beds: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Marcos says Philippines ‘resigned’ to managing South China Sea dispute The Philippines is “resigned” to managing its long-standing dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea and avoiding dangerous escalations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said. 2. ‘A show of...South China Morning Post
POLITICS23h agoRemote analysis of unregistered smartphones, National Police Agency Commissioner: 'Considering submission of revised bill to Diet'The National Police Agency Commissioner is considering submitting a revised bill to the Diet for the remote analysis of unregistered smartphones. This indicates potential new legislation affecting digital privacy and law enforcement capabilities.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS1d agoChina, Russia deepen maritime and Arctic logistics ties to secure energy supplyBeijing and Moscow vowed deeper maritime and logistical cooperation to protect shipping lanes and energy supplies, as China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Nikolai Patrushev, chairman of the Russian Maritime Board in the Chinese capital on Monday. “China stands ready to work with Russia to align maritime strategies and leverage their complementary strengths to protect each other’s legitimate maritime interests,” Wang said, according to a foreign ministry statement released late on Monday. The two...South China Morning Post
DISASTER1d agoMalaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from IndonesiaMove comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world’s most polluted cities.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD1d agoAt least 8 people injured in supermarket stabbing in South Korea's IncheonJapan Today
BUSINESS1d agoLufthansa Group boosts Japan network with up to 50 flights per week from summer 2027Due to a ‘strong increase in demand’, the group’s airlines will offer up to 50 weekly flights to four Japanese airports next summer.EuroNews [en]
CYBER1d agoEx-Cyberport department head, 5 others, charged over HK$20 million tech subsidy fraudA former department head of Hong Kong’s fintech hub Cyberport has been granted bail after being charged with accepting bribes to help an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up secure HK$20 million in funding from a government-subsidised programme. Alice So Nga-lai, 59, former head of entrepreneurship of the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company, was accused of receiving advantages such as flight tickets, one handbag, two tote bags, one coin purse and a mobile phone between October 2023 and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoVisa gets Beijing's green light for bank card business after 40 years of working with ChinaThe incremental approval comes as the U.S. and Chinese presidents are due to meet for a third time this year next month.CNBC
WORLD1d agoHong Kong group aims to cultivate a lasting future for rural Lantau communitiesMany rural projects in Hong Kong start with funding, run for a year or two, then disappear when the money runs out. Good Old Soil, a community organisation, is trying to take a different approach on Lantau. Supported by the non-profit Land Education Foundation, the organisation works with farmers, young people, restaurants, craftspeople and businesses to build a local economy that can sustain itself after individual grants end. Founded in 2022, Good Old Soil opened a shop in Mui Wo that same...South China Morning Post
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