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DISASTEROct 2Horror during meditation: a driver rammed a Buddhist temple, ran over five people, and three were trapped under the carAn electric vehicle crashed into the Guanyin Shrine in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown. Security cameras recorded the shocking accident and the desperate rescue efforts.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 2US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to China - CNAUS arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to China CNA See more headlines and perspectives on Google Newsgoogle · singapore
CYBEROct 2US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to ChinaGreg Lui operated a technology company called Earthmade Computer, which he used to buy and send items to China without the licences required by the US Department of Commerce from 2023 to 2024, said the Department of Justice.channelnewsasia · indonesia
BUSINESSOct 2McDonald’s sells Hong Kong shop for US$15.3 million as ‘old money’ returns to retailAs “long-dormant old money” steps back into Hong Kong’s retail property market, McDonald’s has sold the property housing its first New Territories restaurant for HK$120 million (US$15.3 million), extending its year-long sell-down of self-owned shops. The property at 10-22 Tsuen Wan Market Street, spanning the ground floor to the second floor, was sold to Keen Charm Holdings (HK) Limited, with the agreement for sale signed on August 31, according to the Land Registry. Company Registry listed Ngan...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 2China’s PLA sets up new military academy colleges for AI, drones and disciplineChina has set up several new institutions at military academies to train specialists in hi-tech and discipline inspection as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) works towards its centennial modernisation goals. The College of Unmanned and Intelligent Engineering, the College of Combat Support NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and the College of Equipment Support NCOs were established within the PLA Army Engineering University on Wednesday. On the same day, the National Defence University (NDU),...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 2China stockpiles ASML lithography tools, spurring US calls for complete export banChinese semiconductor plants amassed hundreds of immersion lithography machines worth billions of dollars in recent years, according to former US officials, who urged Washington and its allies to shut down further exports. Chinese-owned fabs had acquired an estimated 343 immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems by early 2026, said a report published in late September by the Centre for Technology & Statecraft (CTS), a Washington research group established in August. Co-authored by...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Concerns About ‘WWII Allies’ at US-China SummitHow China is weaponizing WWII historyThe Diplomat
BUSINESSOct 2First Solar files patent infringement lawsuit against China's JA Solar, Corning subsidiaryFirst Solar has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against JA Solar from China and a Corning subsidiary. This legal action concerns intellectual property in the solar industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 2Trump wants South Korea in on Alaska LNG. Here’s why Seoul is cautiousSouth Korea remains cautious on Alaska LNG amid concerns over its high costs and commercial risks.CNBC
POLITICSOct 2Legislators urge broader cooling-off law after abrupt Hotstone Yoga closureHong Kong lawmakers have urged the government to widen the scope of a proposed statutory cooling-off law to cover more types of wellness market trends after the abrupt shutdown of the Hotstone Yoga chain, as claimed financial losses by customers rose to HK$3.9 million (US$497,030). Their calls followed the government’s commitment to introduce a bill in the Legislative Council in the first half of next year that would establish a statutory cooling-off period for prepaid fitness and beauty...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Big Pharma turns to China for new drugs as patent cliff drives multibillion-dollar dealsWestern biopharma companies are increasingly turning to China to source innovation, as pharma's dreaded "patent cliff" draws closer.CNBC
POLITICSOct 2Chinese language teachers leave the Philippines over safety fearsAround 150 Chinese language teachers in the Philippines are returning home following mounting criticism from Philippine security officials that educational exchanges involving China could pose national security threats. The withdrawal affects teachers stationed at schools including the Immaculate Conception Academy in Greenhills and Jubilee Christian Academy in Quezon City, both in Metro Manila, according to local media. The Manila-based Chinese Commercial News reported on Friday that the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2Video shows bear slamming into car in northern JapanA brown bear slammed its body against a car in northern Japan after two bears were spotted on a road in Hokkaido. The larger bear, believed to be the mother, approached the vehicle before running away with its cub. The driver was unharmed, and police have released dashcam footage of the encounter.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTOct 2North Korean leader’s sister calls Seoul ‘despicable’ after DMZ apology demandKim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korea's leader, called South Korea "despicable" Friday after Seoul demanded an apology over a demilitarised zone blast that wounded three of its soldiers. The post North Korean leader’s sister calls Seoul ‘despicable’ after DMZ apology demand appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 2Taiwan first new F - 16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against Chinatert.am · Armenia
POLITICSOct 2National Day celebrations to showcase Taiwan diversity , vitality : Speakerfocustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSOct 2South Korea warns of further measure if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosuretert.am · Armenia
BUSINESSOct 2TNL Mediagene jumps 30% on $5.5M deal to sell Japanese businessTNL Mediagene's stock price increased by 30% following a $5.5 million deal to sell its Japanese business. This transaction represents a significant business development for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 2Taiwan hails F-16V delivery as sign US support holds after Xi-Trump summitTaiwan has hailed the much-delayed arrival of two F-16V fighter jets as a demonstration of continuing US military support, despite the summit between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The two single-seat aircraft, which reached Chihhang Air Base in the eastern county of Taitung on Friday, are the first new F-16s received by the island since deliveries of its original F-16A/B fleet began in 1997. Compared with the earlier versions, the F-16V configuration incorporates the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2Chinese woman, 60, becomes gaming streamer after playing to understand son’s addictionA 60-year-old woman in southern China has defied public stereotypes surrounding senior citizens by becoming a popular e-game live-streamer. Zhong Juanjuan, affectionately known as Auntie Juan by internet users, has amassed 527,000 followers on social media. She hosts two daily live-streaming sessions, each typically attracting around 10,000 viewers, as reported by Beijing News. Zhong, who lives in a suburban area of Meizhou in Guangdong province, only began playing computer games six years ago....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2AirAsia chief mocks Singapore Airlines’ food – and social media hits backAirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes has caused a stir online after taking aim at Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) in-flight meals, claiming the food served by the carrier lagged behind his own airline’s offerings. “Just flew with Singapore Airlines, couldn’t get AirAsia, service was great, internet amazing, food was poor, Santan is far far better and crew admitted. Great flight but we are not far off,” Fernandes wrote in a social media post on Thursday, referring to AirAsia’s in-flight dining brand. The...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 2Why Sabah has Malaysia watching South China Sea tensions more closelyMalaysia’s long-standing strategy of non-alignment amid US-China rivalry in the South China Sea could soon be tested, with the eastern state of Sabah sitting near a potential flashpoint involving Philippine territory. Observers pointed to comments by Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin, who last week voiced concern that a conflict or “unexpected incident” in the maritime region could spill over into Malaysia. Khaled, who singled out Sabah, added that Malaysia was looking to strengthen its...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2Hong Kong model and influencer’s skull found ‘boiling in carrot soup’, court toldAbby Choi’s estranged in-laws became ‘extremely resentful’ over sale of multi-million dollar flat, high-profile murder trial hearsThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 2Hong Kong to raise helpers’ monthly minimum wage to HK$5,220Hong Kong authorities have raised the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by more than 2 per cent to HK$5,220 (US$665) per month, while their food allowance will be unchanged, citing “more favourable” socioeconomic factors. The government announced on Friday that the current minimum wage of HK$5,100 for foreign domestic helpers, or FDHs, would be increased by 2.35 per cent, and the adjusted salary would apply to all such contracts signed on or after Saturday. While most employers provided...South China Morning Post