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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
POLITICSOct 4FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for ChinaCBS News
POLITICSOct 4Zheng Yongnian on China-US realism and battling for the upper hand before the next summitZheng Yongnian is a political scientist in China and a government adviser. His academic work is mainly about contemporary China, particularly politics, the country’s transformation and its external relations. This interview first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. Many have offered a lukewarm assessment of the Xi-Trump summit in Washington, citing the lack of a breakthrough. What is your take? There are two primary views right now. One is...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 4Asian Games endDancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Asian Games in Nagoya on Sunday.Japan Today
MILITARYOct 4North Korea missile could put Guam in range as Kim rebuffs Trump outreach: expertFox News World
BUSINESSOct 4Bull run for Japan stocks at risk, warns boss of biggest trading houseMitsubishi Corp chief says companies must deploy cash more efficiently amid fears bond yields may hit equitiesFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 4Fruitas secures P 750-M facility from PNBMANILA, Philippines — Fruitas Holdings Inc. has secured a P750-million credit facility from Philippine National Bank (PNB) to open more stores, develop its brand portfolio and explore overseas opportunities. The homegrown food and beverage chain signed the agreement last Oct. 2 at the PNB Financial Center in Pasay City. READ: Fruitas seen outpacing PH economic growth […]... Keep on reading: Fruitas secures P 750-M facility from PNBinquirer · philippines
WORLDOct 4National Games torch brings spirit of sport to KepThe torch for the 5th National Games arrived in Kep province on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, as the coastal province prepares to host the triathlon competition in November. The post National Games torch brings spirit of sport to Kep appeared first on Khmer Times .khmertimeskh · cambodia
CONFLICTOct 4Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says ZelenskySouth China Morning Post
WORLDOct 4Battling Djokovic Stuns Top Seed Zverev At China OpenThe 39-year-old Serbian electrified a packed crowd in Beijing, where he extended an astonishing winning streak to 32 matches and is a firm fan favourite. The post Battling Djokovic Stuns Top Seed Zverev At China Open appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBEROct 4Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdownCriminals accused of using Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as cover for human trafficking, fraud, murder.Al Jazeera [en]