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POLITICSOct 5Takaichi pledges consumption tax cut without new bond issuance in Diet speechPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged in a policy speech Monday to cut the consumption tax on food products without issuing new bonds, seeking to gain market confidence. At…Japan Today
MILITARYOct 5China is Watching Us. Is the U.S. Air Force Still Watching China?On Oct. 1, 2026, Beijing celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the beginning of the end for the U.S. Air University’s China Aerospace Studies Institute. The institute was one of several centers of excellence established across the U.S. military’s professional military education programs, with the Army, Navy, and Air Force each running a center focused on its own service’s needs. The China Aerospace Studies Institute, however, was more than just a U.S. Air Force and Space Force research center that provided open-source insiWar on the Rocks
POLITICSOct 5Days after Xi-Trump summit, top Taiwan diplomat opens de facto consulate in USTaipei’s top diplomat is in Arizona this week to open a de facto consulate and tour the state’s semiconductor corridor, even as US President Donald Trump has just wrapped up the pageantry of a state visit for President Xi Jinping. Lin Chia-lung, Taiwan’s foreign minister, arrived in Phoenix late on Saturday for a three-day visit that highlights the deepening economic ties between Washington and Taipei. His visit will not include stops in Washington or meetings with anyone at the State...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 5Malaysia eyes permanent F1 comeback despite travel chaos at Bahrain GPMalaysia was aflush with Formula One fever this weekend, rekindling talk of permanently bringing the race back to the Southeast Asian nation after a long hiatus – despite days of traffic chaos that left thousands of fans stranded for hours. More than 260,000 people flocked to Sepang International Circuit in Selangor state for the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was originally meant to be held in April but had to be postponed and relocated away from the Persian Gulf island nation due to security...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5FBI Arrests Alleged Chinese Agent Accused of Spying on Son of Taiwan Leaderwsj · united states of america
POLITICSOct 5FBI Arrests Alleged Chinese Agent Accused of Spying on Son of Taiwan Leader - WSJgoogle · united states of america
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 5BREAKING NEWS: Japan farm minister retracts controversial budget remarks, makes apologyBREAKING NEWS: Japan farm minister retracts controversial budget remarks, makes apology Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLDOct 5Abby Choi’s mother tells court former in-laws lived off socialite’s family wealthThe mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has accused her former in-laws of living off her family’s wealth without contributing anything to her grandchildren. Cheung Yin-fa testified in the High Court on Monday about the relationship between her daughter, ex-son-in-law Alex Kwong Kong-chi, and his family in the years leading up to the influencer’s slaying in February 2023. Kwong, 31, his father Kwong Kau, 68, and elder brother Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, 35, are standing trial after...South China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 5Kai Tak Hospital starts first phase of operations, treats 300 patients on day 1Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Hospital launched its first phase of operations, treating nearly 300 patients at its family medicine centre on Monday morning, with the daily number projected to reach 1,800 by the end of the year. While patients welcomed the service, lawmakers called for more frequent feeder transport and better publicity surrounding transit options. Positioned to become Hong Kong’s largest public hospital once fully operational, Kai Tak Hospital opened its Family Medicine Integrated Centre...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 5WTA China Open ResultsThis article reports on the results of the WTA China Open. It provides an update on a sports tournament.joplinglobe · united states of america
DISASTEROct 5Woman, 54, found dead at foot of Yishun blockA 54-year-old woman was found dead at the foot of Block 755 Yishun Street 72 on Oct 3.tnp · singapore
MILITARYOct 5South Korea Army units found guarding North Korea border with unloaded weaponskoreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
POLITICSOct 5Auditor-General's Report: Phase 1 of Sabah Pan Borneo Highway still unfinished, contract cost up by RM1bilPETALING JAYA: Phase 1 of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway has yet to be completed despite being in the works for 10 years, the Auditor-General's Report finds.thestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESSOct 5Asian equities mixed as Wall Street rally offsets regional economic coolingAsian stock markets are experiencing mixed performance, with a rally on Wall Street counteracting signs of economic slowdown in the region. This reflects the complex interplay between global and regional economic factors.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDOct 5Djokovic defeats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinalsNovak Djokovic to face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals in Beijing after the Russian defeats Francisco Cerundolo.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 5US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's sonUS authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday and accused her of spying on a son of Taiwan's president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.thestandard_hk · hong kong
BUSINESSOct 5Gaw Capital seeks Hong Kong listing for real estate private debt fundGaw Capital plans to list a new Hong Kong fund that will invest in private loans backed by property assets across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, including but not limited to Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea, a draft listing document showed.thestandard_hk · hong kong
BUSINESSOct 5Benchmarking Asia’s Global Hubs: Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Unveils the Asian Cities Internationality Index 2026Tracking 11 major cities to assess internationality, the index provides data-driven insights to shape urban policy, guide business strategy, and encourage regional exchangethesun_my · malaysia
POLITICSOct 5If BTS has to serve, why are South Korean sportsmen, artists exempt: ex-lawmakerA former South Korean lawmaker has called for the abolition of the military exemption system granted to outstanding national athletes, arguing that military service should not be used as an incentive for achievements in sports or the arts. Yoo Seong-min’s remarks came amid controversy over comments made by members of South Korea’s men’s football team, who recently won its fourth consecutive Asian Games title, regarding the military benefits they received. South Korea defeated host Japan 1-0 on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 5AkzoNobel to sell SE Asia decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35BAkzoNobel plans to sell its Southeast Asia decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion. This marks a notable divestiture and acquisition in the paints industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDOct 5Who were the top teen athletes at the Asian Games?China’s Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, finished with seven gold medals while compatriot Yu Zidi won three record-breaking golds.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 5e-Jamin operator invested RM130.8mil in bail funds under own name, says PACKUALA LUMPUR: The company running the courts' online bail payment system invested RM130.8mil of bail money under its own name and earned up to RM5mil a year in interest while operating without a government contract for five years, says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.thestar_my · malaysia
CONFLICTOct 5Man stabbed over debt dispute in AntipoloA heated debt dispute in Antipolo escalated into violence as a man was stabbed in the chest, prompting police action and the suspect's surrender. Learn more about the incident and ongoing legal proceedings.tribune · philippines
BUSINESSOct 5Chinese travellers go premium, Malaysia appeals to investors: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘No brainer’: growing trend of Chinese tourists booking business-class flights 2. US to deploy NMESIS anti-ship system on Japanese island closest to Taiwan 3. Chinese art takes long march home from US museums 4. Malaysia offers Chinese buyers Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand 5....South China Morning Post
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