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BUSINESSOct 1Trump unveils South Korean investment in US energy projectsDonald Trump said South Korea has agreed to invest in an LNG project in Alaska, but Seoul has said it will only proceed once certain conditions are met.DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 1EU retools Trump trade war tripwire into China shipments surge alarmIn April last year, Brussels launched an obscure “import surveillance task force” to track the impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China on the EU economy. The bloc was concerned that Chinese shipments bound for the United States would be diverted to Europe at lower prices, imperilling local manufacturers. Eighteen months on, the European Union is on the cusp of its own trade war with China and is repurposing the task force as an early warning system for what it sees as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Your Hawaii Down Payment Could Buy an Entire House in JapanThe article illustrates a significant difference in real estate values by noting that a down payment for a house in Hawaii could potentially purchase an entire home in Japan. This comparison highlights stark economic disparities between global property markets.hawaiinewsnow.com · United States
WORLDOct 1Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schoolsYoung students from China and abroad train in tai chi and kung fu on the Wudang Mountains, where Taoist philosophy shapes martial arts and daily life.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Disney partners with Indonesia's Vidio for new subscription bundleDisney is collaborating with Indonesia's Vidio to offer a new subscription bundle. This partnership aims to expand content offerings and reach in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 1US says F-47 will be first sixth-gen jet. China’s J-36 and J-50 are already flyingWashington is “not too far away” from a production line for its F-47 sixth-generation fighter, a senior US Air Force official has said, as China presses ahead with flight-testing two different next-generation combat aircraft of its own. During a virtual event hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies on Monday, Brigadier General Timothy Helfrich, the service’s portfolio acquisition executive for fighters and advanced aircraft, said the F-47 would be “the world’s first...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Singapore launches government dating app as birth rate plungesThe city-state’s hands-on government helps with housing, health care, marriage, having kids and retirement. Add dating to the list.Washington Post World
SCI & TECHOct 1Chinese start-up behind laser mosquito killer plans to start shipping orders this monthPeople have been trying to fend off mosquitoes for thousands of years – using methods ranging from physical barriers to chemical insecticides – but a Chinese start-up is now taking pre-orders on a hi-tech solution that uses lidar detection and lasers to zap them out of the air. Photon Matrix Lab, based in Changzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, said it expected initial monthly production of the device – which became a breakout hit in overseas crowdfunding – to be between 3,000 and 5,000...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Trump’s greatest gift to Xi: Making China America’s peerU.S. allies have the most to lose. Major powers have repeatedly sought stability through exclusive understandings while middle powers and smaller states absorbed the consequences.The Hill
POLITICSOct 1Japan increases residency fees by 2000% amid "anxiety" over foreignersPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it more difficult for immigrants to remain in the country. Critics argue this is harming Japan's ability to address labor shortages.Clarín
WORLDOct 1Alex Eala loses Asian Games semifinal to China’s Wang XiyuWorld number 18 Eala was beaten 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 by 85th-ranked Xiyu, who will face compatriot Zhang Shuai in the final.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1Controversy: Japan scrutinizes popular animal cafesThe Japanese government will launch its first official investigation into this type of establishment. They seek to set rules to regulate a business that continues to grow.Clarín
POLITICSOct 1Poser for Bersatu in Melaka pollsBersatu faces a challenge in the Melaka polls, indicating a significant political dynamic in the upcoming elections. This suggests a notable political contest in the region.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSOct 1Ho Chi Minh City seeks closer Singapore ties on administrative reformHo Chi Minh City is seeking to establish closer ties with Singapore to collaborate on administrative reform. This effort suggests a focus on improving governance through international partnership.news.tuoitre.vn
BUSINESSOct 1Trump reveals $200bn South Korean investment plan , Seoul hedges on Alaska LNGFormer President Trump has revealed a significant investment plan for South Korea, while Seoul is reportedly reconsidering its stance on Alaska LNG. This involves major international economic and energy agreements.bdnews24.com · Bangladesh
WORLDOct 11/10 in Nieuwsuur: Overasselt a month later • Ukraine and South Korea argueOntwikkelingshulp stop om Bolle Jos De Europese Commissie heeft per direct ontwikkelingshulp aan Sierra Leone stopgezet omdat het land niet meewerkt aan de uitlevering van drugscrimineel Bolle Jos. Het Afrikaanse land zou dit jaar nog 18 miljoen euro krijgen voor voedselprogramma's, onderwijs en infrastructuur. Het dichtdraaien van de geldkraan is een langgekoesterde wens van Nederland omdat de voortvluchtige Bolle Jos, onderdak heeft in het Afrikaanse land. Hij zou daar nauwe banden hebben met mensen op hoge posities, onder wie de president. Kabinet komt spaarders en beleggers tegemoet Het miNOS Buitenland
WORLDOct 1Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworksHongkongers and tourists packed the promenades on both sides of Victoria Harbour hours before Thursday’s National Day fireworks show, braving the heat. By mid-afternoon, photography enthusiasts, tourists and residents had claimed spots along the harbourfront, settling in for the hours-long wait with umbrellas, folding chairs and picnic mats. Authorities expect the 23-minute extravaganza, which began at 8pm, to draw 260,000 people. With the sun beating down, revellers secured spots for the best...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 1Dell with Japan's largest power generator plan AI infrastructure projectDell and Japan's largest power generator are planning a joint project for AI infrastructure. This signifies a major collaboration in advancing artificial intelligence capabilities and related infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 1Days after Xi-Trump summit, the US marks China’s National Day with pared-down noteFive days after Chinese President Xi Jinping left Washington, the US State Department marked the 77th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China with a greeting short enough to fit on a calling card. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s congratulatory statement landed on Wednesday, a few hours before dawn on National Day in Beijing. It made no mention of Xi’s visit, the trade understandings reached during the trip or the meetings the two leaders have scheduled for later this year. Washington...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 1Chinese hair embroidery uses human hair instead of silk thread to create ultra-fine portraitsWhile China’s iconic silk embroidery is world-renowned for its exquisite detail and painterly effects, an even more meticulous traditional technique surpasses it. Originating in Dongtai, located in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, during the Tang dynasty (618–907), hair embroidery relies on the incredibly fragile medium of human hair. With a rich history spanning over 1,000 years, a single intricate piece can take skilled artisans anywhere from several months to multiple years to complete. It...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Trends in Consumption among Older Adults in ChinaThis article examines current consumption patterns and trends among the older adult population in China. It highlights specific economic behaviors and preferences within this demographic group.link.springer.com · Netherlands
BUSINESSOct 1Trump announces $200bn in South Korean energy investment plansUS President Donald Trump announced Wednesday plans for $200 billion in South Korean investments in US energy projects, including $54 billion for a long-planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska that Seoul said it had not yet agreed to invest in.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 1National Day: Hongkongers visit Shenzhen for shopping and 60cm-long egg tartsHongkongers flocked across the border on National Day for grocery shopping, massages and trendy 60cm-long egg tarts, citing lower prices and a wider variety of leisure activities. Immigration Department figures showed that about 192,000 residents had left Hong Kong by 4pm on Thursday, while the city had welcomed about 225,261 mainland Chinese visitors. At the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point, crowds of Hongkongers gathered in the morning to head north, while mainland visitors travelled in the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints new foreign ministerIndonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto replaced ⁠his foreign minister with a career diplomat on Thursday, in his second change to a top post in his cabinet in less than three weeks. Prabowo ‌in a cabinet reshuffle named as foreign minister, the ministry’s former permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, with the outgoing Sugiono appointed Human Development minister. The appointment of Nasir, who was Sugiono’s deputy, is expected ⁠to mark a shake-up at the ministry. It comes...South China Morning Post
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