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WORLD1d agoSlain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hearsThe former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung called her a “birthing machine” and tried to assault her before he allegedly plotted with his two sons to kill her three years ago, a court has heard. Choi’s partner, Chris Tam Fong-chun, recounted on Tuesday a bitter argument between the influencer and her former in-laws in what he said was a watershed moment leading to a breakdown in the relationship in mid-2022. Choi was previously married to Alex Kwong Kong-chi, 31, who...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoSchools urged not to make pupils with special educational needs repeat gradesHong Kong schools should not require students with special educational needs or severe mental illness to repeat a grade, under revised education authorities’ guidance that warns the practice could worsen their adjustment difficulties. The latest version of the Education Bureau’s School Administration Guide requires subsidised schools considering grade retention for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to consult parents through a team of professionals, including an educational...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoHuawei, once hobbled by US sanctions, passes 100 million Kirin chip milestoneHuawei Technologies has shipped more than 100 million devices powered by its Kirin processors since 2023, when it returned to the smartphone market with a new generation of premium handsets. The company says testing of its next-generation Kirin 2027 chip is also progressing in line with expectations. The company disclosed the figure on Tuesday as it unveiled new details about its flagship Kirin 9050 series, the first mass-produced chip using its proprietary LogicFolding architecture, developed...South China Morning Post
HEALTH1d agoAsia's fertility hub: Thailand emerges as top destination for IVF treatmentThailand has become one of Asia's leading fertility hubs. Every year, thousands of foreign patients travel to Bangkok's state-of-the-art private clinics for IVF, egg donation and other fertility treatments. They come from China, South Korea, Europe and across Southeast Asia, looking for what may be harder to find at home: shorter waiting times, lower costs and, in some cases, fewer restrictions.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS1d agoFrom Data Localization to Digital Openness: Uzbekistan’s Regulatory ShiftUzbekistan courts tech companies to boost its economy by easing its once infamous data localization law.The Diplomat
BUSINESS1d agoLotte Shopping launches shareholder rewards program with discounts and perksLotte Shopping will launch its L.Honors Club shareholder rewards program on Nov. 1, offering discounts, L.Point bonuses and premium benefits for long-term investors.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
POLITICS1d agoMEA reaffirms Ladakh is an integral part of India, says China’s denial cannot change factsSpat comes 10 days after the Survey of India announced the standardisation of the names of specific relief features in Ladakh, including 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake, and one other water bodyThe Hindu
BUSINESS1d agoFormer Ajinomoto Frozen Foods employee arrested on suspicion of breach of trust; potential damage from fictitious transactions; Gunma Prefectural PoliceA former employee of Ajinomoto Frozen Foods has been arrested on suspicion of breach of trust, with investigations pointing to potential damages from fictitious transactions. Gunma Prefectural Police are handling the case.Asahi Shimbun
DISASTER1d agoInvestigators probe cockpit control movement in fatal cargo plane runway crashAviation investigators in Hong Kong are working to determine why a cockpit control on a Boeing cargo freighter moved forward during landing last year, causing the aircraft to veer off an airport runway and kill two security personnel. The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA), an independent body under the Transport and Logistics Bureau, provided an update on Tuesday on the fatal incident involving the Boeing freighter, owned by Turkish cargo airline ACT Airlines and operated on behalf of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoAverage loss for elderly Hongkongers to investment scams jumps 33% to HK$1.08mThe average loss suffered by elderly victims of investment scams in Hong Kong rose by a third year on year to HK$1.08 million (US$137,600) in 2026, the city’s police chief has said, calling for greater community vigilance against syndicates preying on retirees. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming on Tuesday also warned of a recent surge in scams involving fraudsters posing as customer service officers, with such cases nearly doubling from last year. Speaking at the launch of “Anti-fraud...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING1d agoBREAKING NEWS: Kyushu shinkansen trains to operate as usual from Wed.BREAKING NEWS: Kyushu shinkansen trains to operate as usual from Wed. Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLD1d agoHong Kong star Angela Yuen details harassment, sparking writer’s apologyHong Kong actress Angela Yuen Lai-lam has detailed her experiences with sexual harassment over years in the entertainment industry, including an incident where an actor planted an unscripted kiss on her cheek during filming. The revelations by the film star – a two-time Golden Horse Award nominee, including a nod for next month’s ceremony – sparked heated discussion online and swift fallout. On Tuesday, culture editor and writer Wong Wing-leung, known by his pen name “Red Eye”, issued an apology...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoUniversity of Tokyo presidential selection: 'Explanation' requested on handling of internal faculty vote, etc. by volunteer faculty and staffVolunteer faculty and staff at the University of Tokyo have requested an explanation regarding the handling of an internal faculty vote related to the presidential selection. This indicates scrutiny over the university's governance and selection processes.Asahi Shimbun
SCI & TECH1d agoAlibaba unveils $450 AI glassesAlibaba has unveiled new AI-powered glasses priced at $450. This marks a new product offering in the artificial intelligence and wearable technology market.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD1d agoSouth Korea shopping centre stabbing leaves 8 injuredSouth China Morning Post
CYBER1d ago10 hours a day… Is it an employment contract for a special fraud caller? Hiroshima Prefectural Police announceHiroshima Prefectural Police have announced an inquiry into potential fraudulent employment contracts for special fraud callers working long hours. This indicates an investigation into organized criminal activity.Asahi Shimbun
DISASTER1d agoCommuters stranded as track fire disrupts MTR services in Hong KongA fire near an MTR track halted train services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations during the evening rush hour in Hong Kong on Tuesday, leaving commuters stranded on packed platforms and concourses. Services along the Kwun Tong line gradually resumed at roughly 6.40pm after the fire was extinguished, the MTR Corporation said. The fire, reported along the Whampoa-bound line at Lam Tin station, led to the suspension of services at four stations: Kwun Tong, Lam Tin, Yau Tong and Tiu Keng...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoWhy Samsung, SK Hynix and CXMT shares are under pressure despite strong AI demandA sharp sell-off in Asian memory chip stocks this week signals growing investor doubts over whether the sector’s AI-driven profit boom can last, even as soaring prices drive strong quarterly earnings across the sector. Shares in market leaders Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged in Seoul on Tuesday, extending a days-long slide that has also swept up Chinese rival ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). Samsung and SK Hynix closed down 7.4 per cent and 10.1 per cent, respectively. The companies...South China Morning Post
DISASTER1d ago4 elderly women among 179 reported trapped in lifts after power dip in Hong KongFour elderly women were injured among nearly 180 reports of people being trapped in lifts after a brief voltage dip in CLP Power’s network tripped building safety mechanisms in various districts across Hong Kong on Tuesday. The Fire Services Department said that from 1.10pm to 3pm, it received 179 reports of persons trapped in lifts and 40 fire alarms going off in parts of Kowloon and the New Territories. Residential and commercial buildings, hospitals, shopping centres, MTR stations and school...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoChina opposes India’s move to name 28 strategic locations in Ladakh“China has never recognised the so-called ‘Union Territory of Ladakh’ unilaterally and illegally established by India,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing in BeijingThe Hindu
DISASTER1d agoFire at waste plastic factory, intense blaze, no injuries confirmed NaraAn intense fire has broken out at a waste plastic factory in Nara, causing a significant blaze. There have been no confirmed injuries from the incident.Asahi Shimbun
CYBER1d agoJR Tokai's EC site, 15,000 personal data leaks suspected due to unauthorized accessAsahi Shimbun
HEALTH1d agoDoctors warn of physical limits as China viral ‘flash step’ dance sends imitators to hospitalA dance move known as the “flash step” recently went viral on Chinese social media, inspiring countless imitations, memes and creative merchandise, including keychains. In September, Chinese netizens jumped on the bandwagon, copying moves from a dance tutorial video made in the 1990s. They were especially taken with three moves featured in the video: the “flash step”, “prodigal kicking the ball” and “black bear shaking fur”. As its name vividly suggests, the flash step is a rapid, side-to-side...South China Morning Post
CYBER1d agoVietnamese arrested on suspicion of laundering 30 million yen in voice phishing proceedsVietnamese individuals have been arrested on suspicion of laundering 30 million yen obtained through voice phishing. This highlights ongoing efforts to combat cyber-enabled financial crime.Asahi Shimbun
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