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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
BUSINESSOct 5Japan’s PMI data signals cooling momentum across manufacturing and servicesJapan's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data indicates a slowdown in both its manufacturing and services sectors. This suggests a cooling of economic momentum in the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBEROct 5US arrests woman for spying for China and monitoring the son of the Taiwanese presidentClarín
POLITICSOct 5Zetrix’s RM314mil arrears since May this year, not 2023, says LokeTransport minister sidesteps queries on reports that Zetrix AI Bhd has ties to Umno, quipping that he can only confirm DAP has no links to the firm.freemalaysiatoday · malaysia
BUSINESSOct 5Wellcome operator DFI Retail seeks buyer for fully leased shopping centre on The PeakDFI Retail, the food and beverage unit of Hong Kong-headquartered conglomerate Jardine Matheson, is looking to sell its mall at The Peak, one of the city’s wealthiest neighbourhoods. The entire commercial portion of the Dairy Farm Guildford Road Shopping Centre will be sold via a public tender closing at noon on November 19, according to sole agent CBRE. The property is near The Peak campus of the German Swiss International School. The mall consists of a two-storey retail podium with a gross...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 5Hong Kong outlines 4-step AI ‘talent ladder’ to offset entry-level job shockHong Kong has unveiled a four-step artificial intelligence (AI) “talent ladder” strategy to counter entry-level job shock and foster industry leaders, viewing the technology as a “catalyst, not a threat”. Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi Kit-ming warned on Monday that the “entry-level shock” was real because AI performed well in many routine tasks that once made up a graduate’s first job, such as basic coding and first-line customer service. Speaking at the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 5FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s sonA California woman allegedly sent photos and videos of President Lai's son and his family to Chinese officials.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 5US Marine’s arrest in a killing on Okinawa triggers outrage in Japan - AP NewsUS Marine’s arrest in a killing on Okinawa triggers outrage in Japan AP NewsAP News
POLITICSOct 5Japan’s Potential as a ‘Third Option’ for ASEANASEAN is looking for a third partner. Japan fits the bill — if it plays its cards rightThe Diplomat
MILITARYOct 5The case for pulling US military back from the first island chainLate last month, Japan’s defense ministry made an unsettling announcement. A U.S. ground-based missile system, known as the Typhon and capable of firing Tomahawk missiles, would not return to the United States after being deployed to Japan for military exercises. Instead, it would be stored at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, at least temporarily.Tokyo tried to downplay the move, noting that the decision was intended to support training, not warfighting, and that no U.S. Army units would deploy with the missile system. But the reassuring language is unlikely to forestall the negative consequences oResponsible Statecraft