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CONFLICTOct 4Why Trump should welcome China's help to end the Iran warResponsible Statecraft
SCI & TECHOct 4New AI laws should target data governance, safety to build public confidence: expertsHong Kong should enact laws on data governance and underlying safety standards to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), experts have said, as the government pledged to tackle disputes or crimes involving the technology’s application with tailored legislation. They also said that legislation was needed to define liability boundaries, which could bolster business and public confidence in expanding its adoption. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said in his recent policy...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 4Indonesians sue president over haze – can it clear the air?South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 4Tokyo protests to Washington after the arrest of a Marine for murder and robbery in JapanJapón expresó su descontento a EE.UU. tras la detención de un militar acusado de asesinato y robo en Okinawa. Exigen cooperación total.El embajador estadounidense ofreció condolencias y apoyo en la investigación. El soldado está recluido en la base de Futenma.Clarín
POLITICSOct 4Sports chief George Tsoi reassigned to join Wang Fuk Court fire probeCommissioner for Sports George Tsoi Kin-pan steps down on Sunday to assume a new role assisting the Public Service Commission in investigating administrative accountability surrounding the Wang Fuk Court fire, sources said.thestandard_hk · hong kong
POLITICSOct 4China slams US 'lie' over Starbucks stores in XinjiangChina's foreign ministry accused a US congressional committee on Saturday of "fabricating claims" after its chairman called on Starbucks to shutter two newly opened cafes in Xinjiang over alleged rights abuses.thestandard_hk · hong kong
DISASTEROct 4Hong Kong Airlines flight to Okinawa turns back after landing gear faultA Hong Kong Airlines flight bound for Okinawa returned safely to Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday morning following a landing gear malfunction, with no injuries reported among those on board.thestandard_hk · hong kong
CYBEROct 4Hackers Target Korea's Mutual Finance Sector After Bankssedaily · south korea
BUSINESSOct 4How Malaysia offers Chinese investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than ThailandMalaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive price points similar to those found in Thailand, according to analysts. Data from Juwai IQI, a property portal with 7 million listings across 111 countries, showed that in the first half of 2026, Malaysia was the fourth-highest destination for inquiries received from Chinese buyers. That compared with...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 4Young Chinese hire ‘life stand-ins’ to cook and care for elderly parents amid booming trendFrom cooking and attending hospital visits to doing the actual quarrelling, paid “life stand-ins” are stepping in to manage these tasks, along with errands and awkward moments that many young Chinese would rather avoid. This trend, known as the “stand-in economy,” is gaining traction among time-strapped consumers who are willing to pay for convenience when daily responsibilities exceed their time, patience, or expertise. First widely reported by mainland media in 2024, the movement has since...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 4Quality over quantity: China’s AI microdrama producers battle viewer fatigueTwo decades after stepping away from the spotlight, iconic actress Joey Wong made an unexpected return to the screen – not through a traditional production, but via artificial intelligence-powered reconstruction. In a two-minute video by NetEase this summer, Wong, one of the most well-known actresses of the 1980s and 90s, had some of her most celebrated roles recreated, including the beautiful ghost in A Chinese Ghost Story and an alluring snake demon in Green Snake. The revival is just the tip...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 4China closes hundreds of banks to bolster financial systemMore than 670 lenders, a record, shut down last year as Fitch says smaller players remain sector’s weakest partFinancial Times
WORLDOct 4Name and shame: Japan’s tame answer to jobseeker sex harassmentFinal-year students invited to recruiters’ apartments for help with their applications. Coffee dates with alumni who promise to explain how the company works. Inappropriate interview questions about boyfriends, marriage plans and sex lives. For young women in Japan, looking for a job has long entailed submitting themselves to the skewed power dynamics of the recruitment process. And before Thursday, no official legal safeguards existed to protect these jobseekers from such...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 4To become a dog-friendly city, Hong Kong needs dog literacySince July, Hong Kong has permitted dogs in approved dining premises under a tightly regulated scheme. More than 2,200 restaurants applied, with more than 980 taking part within the first month. On the surface, these are straightforward changes to the rules around where dogs are allowed. But they reflect something more significant: a changing relationship between Hong Kong and the dogs who also call it home. Small companion breeds are familiar in urban life, while larger dogs, local mixed breeds...South China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 4Hong Kong’s cancer research drawing global attention, says leading body’s chiefHong Kong is playing a central role as part of a broader regional hub for research breakthroughs, the head of a leading global cancer organisation has said, adding that the city’s success in reducing its smoking rate has set an example for others to follow. Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control, praised the city’s tobacco control efforts as the organisation held the World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong last month for the first time. “We’ve all become aware globally that the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 4Japanese and Korean shipbuilders deploy robots to take on ChinaUS allies invest in ‘smart shipyards’ as Beijing’s dominance of industry alarms WashingtonFinancial Times
DISASTEROct 4Sinking city, rising rage: Bangkok’s floods fuel fury over government inactionAs floodwaters surged from Bangkok’s drains, Fon’s car sank faster than her hopes of escaping the floods unscathed. She had bought it less than a month earlier. “I woke up at 5am but it was too late,” the 24-year-old said, recalling her decision last weekend to wait until dawn to move her car to a nearby shopping centre. “My car was already submerged. I hadn’t even started making the payments and it’s gone.” Relentless rain paralysed Thailand’s capital this September, dumping a month’s worth of...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 3Fernando Alonso and his victory in the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix: “It was an incredible race! I would never have bet on this!”La temporada 2012 de Fórmula 1 había comenzado con dificultades para el asturiano.Su Ferrari era lento y estaban lejos de competir por los primeros puestos, pero una actuación extraordinaria en carrera bajo la lluvia le permitió conquistar una heroica victoria en Sepang.Clarín
CYBEROct 3China and Africa boost law enforcement ties in crackdown on cross-border cybercrimeFrom online-gambling rings in eSwatini to SIM swapping in Kenya and cybercrime networks in Zambia, a wave of cross-border fraud is drawing African governments and China into closer security cooperation. China hosted East African security ministers and police chiefs in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, on September 10 for talks on terrorism, kidnapping, online fraud and other cross-border threats. China’s public security minister, Wang Xiaohong, said Beijing would strengthen law-enforcement...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 3More than an archetypeGQ Philippines officially launches at Manila Marriott Hotel, unveiling inaugural covers featuring Jordan Clarkson, Darren Criss and Erwan Heussaff while spotlighting the modern Filipino man.tribune · philippines
WORLDOct 3Woman arrested for allegedly abusing infant son by forcing baby bottle into his mouthPolice in Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture, have arrested a 41-year-old unemployed woman on suspicion of assaulting her infant son who is less than a year old. Police said…japantoday · japan
WORLDOct 3F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: race schedules, how and where to watch Formula 1Max Verstappen took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix which is being held in Malaysia. Franco Colapinto will start this Sunday from 21st position.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 3A Japanese court set a historic precedent by legally protecting a person's voice against artificial intelligence clonesEl fallo protege la voz del actor Kenjiro Tsuda frente a su clonación no autorizada mediante IA. El tribunal consideró que su uso con fines comerciales vulneró sus derechos de publicidad.Clarín
WORLDOct 3Zverev Sets Up Djokovic Quarter-Final At China Open As 118th-Ranked Charaeva Routs RybakinaZverev's cruise into the next round comes as he trains his sights on the number-one spot currently held by Jannik Sinner. The post Zverev Sets Up Djokovic Quarter-Final At China Open As 118th-Ranked Charaeva Routs Rybakina appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV