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POLITICSOct 2What does Philippines seek with new Thitu map in South China Sea?Thitu Island and its residents have come under the spotlight after the Philippines, in a bid to reinforce its claims in the South China Sea, announced plans to file an updated maritime chart with the United Nations. Observers say the filing would not establish Philippine sovereignty but could help Manila identify and challenge competing claims in more precise legal terms. More than just a technical document, the updated map is a means for the government to formally document its presence and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2President Z-Korea warns Ukraine: apologies, otherwise 'measures' will followDe Zuid-Koreaanse president Lee Jae-myung heeft de Oekraïense regering gewaarschuwd om snel met excuses te komen voor het voorval met de twee Noord-Koreaanse krijgsgevangenen, die vorige week door Oekraïne werden uitgeleverd aan Zuid-Korea. De Oekraïense president Zelensky maakte die uitlevering openbaar, tot woede van de Zuid-Koreanen: die beweren dat er een afspraak tot geheimhouding bestond tussen de twee landen. Zuid-Korea probeert de dialoog te hervatten met de noorderburen, dus de uitlevering van krijgsgevangenen ligt gevoelig. Erkenning Mocht Oekraïne volhouden in zijn recht te staan, dNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 2Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war rowPresident Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".BBC World
POLITICSOct 2Focus on Umno pact , PAS spiritual leader says after PN suspendedA PAS spiritual leader has emphasized focusing on an Umno pact following the suspension of PN. This suggests a shift in political strategy or alliances within the region.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
WORLDOct 2China Qinwen Zheng survives lengthy Beijing openerChinese tennis player Qinwen Zheng has successfully advanced through a lengthy opening match in Beijing. This is routine sports news highlighting an athlete's performance.theuknews.com · United Kingdom
WORLDOct 2Midwest Honor Flight Mission 33 : Moments at the Vietnam Memorial WallMidwest Honor Flight Mission 33 included moments at the Vietnam Memorial Wall. This event honors veterans and their service.ktiv.com · United States
WORLDOct 2‘Surrounded by total love’: China director, 75, criticised for 5th child plan with wifeChina’s veteran filmmaker Zhang Jizhong, 75, and his 44-year-old wife, Du Xinglin, ignited online debate after announcing they are contemplating having a fifth child. The Beijing-born director and producer is renowned for his adaptations of celebrated television versions of classic Chinese novels, including Water Margin and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Du, who studied in France, holds a doctorate in intellectual property law. The couple married in 2017 and have since welcomed a son and two...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2DeepSeek effect? How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutinyChina’s quantitative investing sector has produced 18 funds managing more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) in assets each so far this year, underlining the industry’s ability to generate competitive returns despite a tight regulatory environment. The firms are among 159 Chinese hedge funds overseeing more than 10 billion yuan in assets each, riding the technology-driven momentum in the world’s second-largest stock market. Among the new entrants to the club were AXQ Capital, Hopeseek Fund...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 22 new islands appear near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano after eruptionTwo new islands have appeared off Anak Krakatoa, potentially the first in nearly a century to emerge within the caldera left by Krakatoa’s catastrophic 1883 eruption. The formations, discovered following a 25-hour eruption in early September, sit hundreds of metres off opposite sides of Anak Krakatoa – one to the northwest and the other to the southeast – almost on a straight line through the volcano’s crater, according to Indonesia’s Geological Agency. The agency places one about 760 metres...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2South Korea brings powerful prosecution agency to heelOverhaul is a victory for reformers, though some fear it could leave an investigative vacuumFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 2Singapore’s crackdown on fake reviews exposes business of buying ‘social proof’Singapore’s biggest crackdown so far on fake online reviews has exposed how businesses exploit the appeal of five-star ratings to game the system, with experts warning generative AI will make fake reviews more rampant and consumers need to be more discerning of what they read online. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) has taken action against 45 companies – including a funeral parlour, law firm and an aesthetics clinic – after finding they bought reviews from a provider...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2‘Money is money’: US, UK firms still coming to Hong Kong, commerce chief saysCompanies from the United States, Britain and Singapore have been among the leading sources of inbound foreign capital in Hong Kong so far this year, the city’s commerce minister has said, insisting that “money is money” despite geopolitical instability. In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with the South China Morning Post, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah described 2026 as a very challenging year because of the geopolitical situation. Nevertheless, the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Investing in Hong Kong’s mental health makes good economic senseChief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s recent policy address set out an ambitious reform agenda designed to sharpen Hong Kong’s competitive edge while enhancing people’s livelihoods. As we enter Mental Health Awareness Month, we should reflect on the role mental well-being can play in the city’s fortunes. Lee’s address mentioned an integrated approach featuring 11 measures as part of efforts to promote mental health. These include extending the Three-Tier School-based Emergency Mechanism, expanding...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2Online claims revive mercury mystery around tomb of first Chinese emperorOnline claims that archaeologists have identified the source of mercury in the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang – China’s first emperor, who unified the country more than 2,000 years ago – have revived interest in ancient cinnabar sites in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province. The claims, which sent related hashtags trending on social media late last month, centred on three sites in Xunyang where archaeologists last year found evidence of cinnabar mining, processing and transport during the pre-Qin...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2China 77th Anniversary : Xi Jinping Urges Nation to Pursue Unstoppable National Revival with Firm Confidence On China's 77th Anniversary, Xi Jinping encouraged the nation to pursue "unstoppable national revival" with "firm confidence." This speech outlines the country's strategic goals and demonstrates nationalistic sentiment.elciudadano.com
BUSINESSOct 2Philippines’ jeepney drivers ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’ despite fare increaseReggie Manlapig, 46, has been driving jeepneys for nearly 25 years and has weathered rising fuel prices – but with costs spiking amid the global energy crunch, he is now wrestling bigger demons. “The impact has been huge. Before, in a 16-hour shift of driving, I could take home 400 to 500 pesos [US$6.30 to US$8] – now there’s a big cut to that income,” said Manlapig, who plies a two-hour daily round route from Malolos in Bulacan, north of Manila, to San Fernando, Pampanga. “Doing the full route...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Could Northern Metropolis draw educational leasing from Hong Kong’s Grade A office sector?As education sector demand supports Hong Kong’s Grade A office leasing activity, analysts said infrastructure that will serve the Northern Metropolis could decide whether schools and universities move their administrative and other services to this potential new centre of the city. “Over the medium to long term, the Northern Metropolis could be a viable option for institutions seeking to expand their teaching, research and administrative facilities,” said Kelvin Lee, director at property agency...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 1Flood Boy : Did Chiang Rai AI Warning System Actually Work ? The effectiveness of the Chiang Rai AI Warning System is being questioned in the context of recent floods, raising inquiries about its performance. This investigates the functional success of technology in disaster mitigation.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
DISASTEROct 1Thailand PM Threatens to Remove Officials Over Flood CrisisThe Prime Minister of Thailand has threatened to remove officials in response to a flood crisis, indicating political pressure and accountability measures during a significant event.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
DISASTEROct 1Thailand Floods : Death Toll Hits 24 Across 31 Provinceschiangraitimes.com · Thailand
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 1Chiang Rai Issues Alert : Arsenic Levels Surge 28x in Sai Riverchiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICSOct 1Pakistan and China Celebrate Strong Diplomatic Ties and Economic CooperationPakistan and China are celebrating their strong diplomatic relationship and economic collaboration. This indicates continued alliance and economic partnership between the two nations.newsmakers.pk · Pakistan
WORLDOct 1Northern Thailand Reservoirs Fill to 71 % of CapacityReservoirs in Northern Thailand have reached 71% of their capacity. This provides an update on water resource levels in the region.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
WORLDOct 1‘Brotherhood is a myth’: Hong Kong’s triads evolve amid new criminal landscapeNot long after he entered secondary school, Hong Kong youth Jason* was bullied by an older student with triad links. He was relieved when another senior stepped in to protect him. He helped Jason take revenge on the bully, then recruited him into a syndicate. Without undergoing any initiation ritual, Jason paid his protector a red packet to become an informal triad member. Later on, he discovered that the two seniors belonged to the same gang but took orders from different bosses. At first,...South China Morning Post
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