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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
SCI & TECHOct 5China develops plant to extract hydrogen, fresh water and uranium from the seaChinese scientists have built a small, stable co-production plant that uses one system to extract hydrogen and fresh water from seawater, while also recovering uranium and bromine and improving electricity use efficiency by about 15 per cent. The team, led by Deng Dehui and Liu Yanting from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, improved on an existing technology that is both costly and power hungry, according to a paper in the peer-reviewed journal Nature...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrateCity-state launches dating platform for government workers, drawing curiosity, amusement and scorn.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 5US: FBI arrests woman accused of spying for ChinaA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport, just before departing for China, with the US officials accusing her of spying on Taiwan's president's son.DW News [en]
DISASTEROct 5China tourist snorkelling in Semporna waters diesKOTA KINABALU: A 66-year-old female tourist from China died after losing consciousness while snorkelling in the waters off Pom Pom Island in Semporna on Sunday (Oct 4).thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSOct 5Gov't urged to suspend taxes on gasoline, dieselMANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday called on economic managers to temporarily suspend the excise tax on gasoline and diesel, in addition to kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), amid soaring fuel prices. “The economic managers should reconsider suspending the tax on gasoline and diesel, even if only temporarily, because oil prices have […]... Keep on reading: Gov't urged to suspend taxes on gasoline, dieselinquirer · philippines
POLITICSOct 5Weak democratic accountability remains key governance challenge – AnwarAnwar flags rising power of AI, chips and data at Khazanah forumthesun_my · malaysia
HEALTHOct 5Kai Tak Hospital opens this week: what you need to know before visitingHong Kong’s largest public hospital, built on the former airport site in Kai Tak, will begin its first phase of operation on Monday after more than a decade of planning and preparation. The South China Morning Post looks at the new hospital’s key features and what its opening means for the city’s healthcare development. 1. What makes Kai Tak Hospital special? With a gross floor area of about 500,000 square metres and 2,400 beds, Kai Tak Hospital will be Hong Kong’s largest public hospital. It...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Mayor pushing for spent nuclear-fuel facility reelected in YamaguchiTetsuo Nishi said nuclear power-related subsidies from the state would help fund the town's child-rearing and resident-welfare measures.japantimes · japan
WORLDOct 5On daughter’s birthday, mother of abductee Megumi Yokota prays for reunionSakie Yokota had prepared a birthday cake for her daughter every year, but she stopped a few years ago as it was "painful."japantimes · japan
POLITICSOct 5Can Australia Create Lasting Climate Impacts For the Asia-Pacific?Australia is set to preside over the negotiations at the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Türkiye, but its support for regional partners will need to be sustained.The Diplomat
BUSINESSOct 5Araneta City wins two Asian Experience AwardsAraneta City shines at the Asian Experience Awards 2026, winning accolades for its innovative Rewards Mobile App and engaging Wine 101 sessions, redefining customer experiences in the Philippines.tribune · philippines
POLITICSOct 5It’s Time For Thailand to Amend Its Controversial Lese-Majeste LawOver the past decade, hundreds of political activists and ordinary people have been subjected to criminal prosecution under Article 112.The Diplomat
BUSINESSOct 5‘Unwelcome and unsafe’: Why Japanese companies are retreating from China at a historic rateJapanese companies are leaving China at record pace, as a diplomatic freeze and a slowing economy force businesses to reassess their presence.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 5Chinese man, 71, discovers hidden US$63,000 fortune after scavenging for 21 yearsAn elderly man in central China, who has spent the past 21 years making ends meet as a scavenger, experienced a remarkable stroke of luck when he discovered that his pension fund contained over 420,000 yuan (US$63,000). In late September, the 71-year-old man, surnamed Ru, received a bank card linked to his pension account, which revealed a balance of 424,204 yuan, as reported by Changde Daily. Completely unaware of his entitlement to pensions over the decades, Ru sobbed as he spoke to the media:...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Is Hong Kong’s drive to eliminate substandard housing doing more harm than good?Housewife May and her three children were overjoyed last September when they moved into a 200 sq ft subdivided flat in Kwai Tsing, a Hong Kong district with one of the city’s lowest average monthly household incomes. For years, the 50-year-old single parent had lived in a squatter hut with her son and two daughters, where they had to climb hundreds of stairs daily. They later moved into a 100 sq ft subdivided flat before securing their current place. Located on the 15th floor of a lift-equipped...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 5They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record paceJapan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.CNBC
SCI & TECHOct 5HKU eyes Northern Metropolis expansion to boost research capacity, attract talentThe University of Hong Kong (HKU) is looking to secure more laboratory space in the Northern Metropolis university town to expand its research capacity and attract talent, its new vice-president for research has said. Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, who took up the vice presidency in August, also called for more government funding, saying grant applications took time and returns on investment could be slow. Shum said the university’s research development would align with the government’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Trump tells South Korea to sign on to Alaska LNG deal or 'I'll just charge them more'Trump is ramping up pressure on South Korea over Alaska LNG as Seoul remains cautious over investment projects announced by the U.S. president.CNBC
POLITICSOct 5Hong Kong resisted rigid 5-year plan goals to allay planned economy fears: ministerHong Kong refrained from setting overly rigid economic indicators in its first five-year plan to avoid fuelling concerns that it was moving towards a planned economy, according to the city’s constitutional affairs minister. The current priority should be hitting targets instead of dwelling on accountability mechanisms for potential shortcomings, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse Siu-wa said. Tse also emphasised the government’s efforts to explore administrative...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Malaysia’s Anwar set to unveil crowd-pleasing budget as political pressure risesMalaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim is expected to roll out a populist budget on Friday aimed at placating voter concerns over the cost of living and access to essential services, experts say, as the prime minister seeks to shore up support ahead of a general election that could be called as soon as next year. Anwar’s coalition government is under mounting pressure amid a deepening feud with Umno. The Malay nationalist party, a key partner in Anwar’s administration, has demanded a snap poll after defeating...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 4Digital Asset Regulations in the Asia-PacificThe risks of fragmentationThe Diplomat
WORLDOct 4FEATURE: Sendai zoo tailors care for Japan's oldest African elephantMary walks leisurely around her enclosure, her large tusks prominent, before using her long trunk to deftly draw up a drink of wat Read full story herekyodonews · japan
BUSINESSOct 4Supporting Asia’s Energy TransitionThe role of alternative financingThe Diplomat
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