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WORLD1d agoHong Kong group aims to cultivate a lasting future for rural Lantau communitiesMany rural projects in Hong Kong start with funding, run for a year or two, then disappear when the money runs out. Good Old Soil, a community organisation, is trying to take a different approach on Lantau. Supported by the non-profit Land Education Foundation, the organisation works with farmers, young people, restaurants, craftspeople and businesses to build a local economy that can sustain itself after individual grants end. Founded in 2022, Good Old Soil opened a shop in Mui Wo that same...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoTencent prepares $4.5B+ dollar and yuan bond offering for AI capexTencent is reportedly preparing a multi-billion dollar bond offering in both dollar and yuan currencies, intended to fund capital expenditures related to artificial intelligence. This signifies a major investment by the company in AI technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD1d agoExtension of detention for examination in 85-year-old's bus accident until December 21 - Nagoya District Public Prosecutors OfficeThe Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office has extended the detention for examination in an 85-year-old's bus accident until December 21. This signifies ongoing legal proceedings and an extended investigation into the incident.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESS1d agoWhy Haidilao’s US$14.9 million credit line to founder is fuelling China tax speculationHaidilao International Holding has agreed to provide its founder, Zhang Yong, with a one-month loan of up to the Hong Kong dollar equivalent of 100 million yuan (US$14.9 million), a move that has raised market speculation as investors closely watch Beijing’s October 22 deadline for offshore trust taxation. The Hong Kong-listed hotpot chain said in a stock exchange filing on Monday night that it would fund the loan from internal resources and charge interest at 0.6 percentage points above the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoChina-US astronomy team may have found possible relic of a recent ‘gold factory’A mysterious glow of high-energy light in our Milky Way galaxy could be the remains of an extremely rare cosmic “gold factory”, according to a new study by Chinese and US researchers. The collision of two orbiting neutron stars – dead stars so dense that a teaspoon of their matter would weigh a billion tonnes – may have shone as brightly as Jupiter in the sky, they wrote in a paper posted last week on the preprint server arXiv, which has yet to be peer-reviewed. The violent smash spewed out...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoFood makers turn to plant-based alternatives as seafood prices riseOne company in Hyogo Prefecture began offering a plant-based product to substitute Akashi brand octopus after prices for it skyrocketed.japantimes · japan
BUSINESS1d agoBitcoin, XRP, ETH decouple from tumbling Korean stocksBitcoin climbed back above $83,000 after an early dip, decoupling from a sharp slide in Korean chip stocks and weakness in Nasdaq futures ahead of Thursday’s US CPI report.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESS1d agoSoftBank, SK Hynix lead Asian tech sell-off amid AI investment concernsSoftBank and SK Hynix are leading a tech sell-off in Asia, driven by concerns over artificial intelligence investments. This indicates significant market movement and investor sentiment in the Asian tech sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD1d ago79,500 passenger trips, 8,000 vehicle movements at new Huanggang Port on opening dayHong Kong’s new Huanggang Port recorded 79,500 passenger movements and 8,000 vehicle movements on its first day of operations, with transport officials preparing for heavier flows expected during the coming holiday weekend. Statistics from the Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection showed 41,300 passenger trips entered Hong Kong through the rebuilt checkpoint on Monday, while 38,200 departed the city. The figures count movements, rather than unique travellers. “The...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoNavigating China-US power play at Shenzhen ApecThe article discusses the navigation of geopolitical power dynamics between China and the US at the APEC meeting in Shenzhen. This highlights ongoing international relations and economic competition.South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoJapan's producer price inflation slows to 6.8% in September, below market expectationsJapan's producer price inflation slowed to 6.8% in September, which was lower than market expectations. This economic data provides insight into inflationary trends in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoCelcomDigi launches refreshed roaming passes from RM10Travellers can now pre-book cheaper overseas data as the operator rolls out refreshed roaming passes from RM10 across up to 95 destinations.itbrief_asia · singapore
WORLD1d agoGlobal Times: China's urban development offers lessons and scope for co-op with developing countriesGlobal Times interview on China's people-centered urban development, urban renewal, and green transition, and lessons for developing countries.globenewswire_fr · france
WORLD1d agoHong Kong police ramp up investigation into Anita Mui’s missing ashes with unit upgradeHong Kong police have stepped up their investigation into the disappearance of the ashes of late Cantopop diva Anita Mui Yim-fong by committing more resources and manpower to the case. Mui’s family had revealed over the weekend that the urn containing the singer’s remains was discovered to be missing from Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island three months ago, complaining that police had made “no progress” in their investigation and that the incident had caused “immense distress”. A police spokesman...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoAsia warned over zombie companiesShare of groups unable to service debt in region has doubled since 2008, IMF saysFinancial Times
DISASTER1d agoFactory fire in Nakagawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture, brought under control; burned for approximately 30 hours, no injuriesA factory fire in Nakagawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture, which burned for approximately 30 hours, has been brought under control with no reported injuries. This significant industrial incident suggests substantial property damage and disruption.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD1d agoFirst-grade girl abuse death case, mother partially denies charges at first public trial in Nagoya District CourtAsahi Shimbun
HEALTH1d agoTherapy dogs in high demand: Hong Kong programme booked out until February 2027A Hong Kong therapy-dog programme run by one staff member and 65 volunteers with their dogs is fully booked until February 2027, as demand from schools, hospitals and elderly homes continues to outstrip the available visiting slots. Animals Asia’s Dr Dog and Professor Paws programmes rely on volunteers who give up their time, shoulder much of the cost of transporting their dogs and return regularly to venues across the city. “None of it would be possible without the volunteers,” said Karina...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoSK Hynix, SoftBank shares plunge as tech stocks in Asia track Wall Street chip sell-offTechnology stocks tumbled Tuesday as a sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled into Asian and European markets.CNBC
WORLD1d agoChinese great-grandfather, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafoodA Chinese centenarian leads a happy, healthy life despite a habit generally considered “unhealthy”, prompting curious reactions online. A 101-year-old great-grandfather in eastern China’s Zhejiang province recently went viral for his love of drinking large amounts of Coca-Cola and Sprite. While young people in China embrace healthy lifestyles – eating foods inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, following low-sugar diets and taking daily footbaths – Lu Shizeng defies these practices yet...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoCan Singapore engineer love on dating apps? From public service to private romanceFor Singaporean civil servant Clare*, finding a suitable lifelong partner has been an uphill battle. Swiping on dating apps soon became a chore after multiple unsuccessful first dates, so when the government launched its own platform, the 32-year-old was all for it. “It’s like: ‘Why not?’, and I think it does have a few screening procedures so it might save you some trouble like having to deal with impersonators or people who do not match with their advertised profiles,” she said. Singapore...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoThailand’s deepening labour shortage roils harvest as unpicked fruits rotRipe mangosteen and rambutan hang unpicked from trees in eastern Thailand, where a shortage of migrant workers is forcing growers to decide which crops are valuable enough to harvest and which will be left to rot. For Jomsak Putirattana, who also grows durian in Chanthaburi province, the departure of his five Cambodian workers after a border dispute disrupted crossings has intensified competition for labour. Daily wages have more than doubled in some cases, from about 350 baht to 400 baht (US$10...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoApec a chance for Hong Kong to earn its place in China’s tourism boomOver the coming weeks, Hong Kong and Shenzhen will host two major gatherings of Asia-Pacific decision-makers. Hong Kong’s first Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting takes place on October 20-21, with around 500 visitors expected, while Shenzhen hosts the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week next month. These Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings will bring international visitors to two neighbouring cities at the centre of China’s Apec year. For Hong Kong’s tourism industry, they offer a timely...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d ago19-year-old man driving a passenger car arrested in accident that killed 3 passengers, Chiba Prefectural PoliceAsahi Shimbun
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