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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
POLITICSOct 1Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints new police chief following scandals at the forceIndonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is replacing Listyo Sigit Prabowo as the country’s police chief with the head of the National Narcotics Agency, Suyudi Ario Seto, amid reports of police transgressions under Listyo’s watch in recent years. Chairman of the House Commission on Legal Affairs Habiburokhman confirmed on Thursday morning that the house had received a presidential letter dismissing Listyo and nominating Suyudi to the post, according to Tempo news magazine. “This morning, we...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 1Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone caseA Tokyo court has awarded legal protection for the human voice in a landmark case involving a popular Japanese anime voice actorABC News
MILITARYOct 1Why Japan is looking to Ukraine’s front lines to overhaul its defencesJapan is increasingly tapping into Ukraine’s war experience against Russia as a valuable source of intelligence on military technologies that could strengthen its defensive and offensive capabilities. A visit to Kyiv this week by senior ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker and former Japanese defence minister Itsunori Onodera demonstrates this interest, analysts say, against the backdrop of Tokyo’s mounting regional security concerns. Onodera arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Trump announces $200 billion South Korean investment in US projectsDonald Trump announced a $200 billion investment from South Korea into US projects, signifying a major international economic deal.business-standard.com · India
POLITICSOct 1From one summit to the next, China shapes a world favorable to its riseInternational meetings attended by President Xi Jinping may appear to yield few concrete results, but Beijing is seeking broad, noncommittal support from as many countries as possible to cement its central role on the world stage.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHOct 1Gimmick or recipe for success? Japan's convenience stores test AI flavoursJapanese convenience store chains are turning to AI for dessert ideas. Some are unexpected mashups.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Hundreds of customers affected as Hong Kong yoga chain Hotstone abruptly closesHong Kong yoga chain Hotstone has suddenly ceased operations, sparking anger among members who claimed the company continued selling class packages just days before the shutdown. A resident who identified herself as Chan told the South China Morning Post on Thursday that she received the closure notice from Hotstone Yoga’s WhatsApp number only an hour before her scheduled class at the Kwun Tong studio the night before. According to the notice issued by law firm Cheung & Co, Hotstone said it was...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residencyJapan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. The post Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 1Hong Kong needs new funding model to draw investment from global drug makers: AstraZenecaHong Kong can attract more global biotech investments if the city builds up a new healthcare financial model, according to AstraZeneca, a Cambridge-based multinational pharmaceutical giant. While global drug makers have been doubling down on investments in mainland China in recent years, AstraZeneca brought over 60 clinical trials to the city and invested over HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) over the past three years. Hong Kong was still a key research and development hub for the firm, David...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 1Hong Kong’s National Day perks draw locals outside, pleasant surprise for touristsHongkongers have come out in droves to take advantage of widespread restaurant and transport perks on National Day, while visitors have said the offers are a happy surprise. Businesses rolled out bargains and freebies to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which falls on October 1, ranging from restaurant discounts to free MTR rides. Residents were seen taking the train and visiting restaurants covered under the promotion push to capitalise on the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Humanoid robots: China builds them, but Germany could supply the joints and handsEurope has so far built few humanoid robots, yet could profit from each one. German car part suppliers may play a key role in joints, says a Fraunhofer study.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 1In his career swan song, Kei Nishikori loses to Frances Tiafoe at Japan OpenKei Nishikori had an emotional farewell to his tennis career at the Japan Open on Thursday. Nishikori lost 6-4, 6-4 to second-seeded Frances Tiafoe in the first round.…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 1Kyoto's Nijo Castle to charge out-of-town visitors twice as much as city residents for admissionKyoto plans to introduce dual pricing for admission fees to Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as early as from fiscal 2027, charging out-of-town visitors twice as…Japan Today
DISASTEROct 1Expressway from Chiba across Tokyo Bay closed due to multivehicle accidentTwo people in a truck died on Thursday after a multivehicle accident on the expressway that crosses Tokyo Bay connecting Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, authorities said. The accident…Japan Today
WORLDOct 1Kyoto's Nijo Castle to charge out-of-town visitors twice as much as city residents for admissionKyoto plans to introduce dual pricing for admission fees to Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as early as from fiscal 2027, charging out-of-town visitors twice as…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 1Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residencyJapan on Thursday toughened requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that…Japan Today
WORLDOct 1Hikers flock to Hong Kong’s Po Pin Chau on first day of National Day ‘golden week’More than 400 hikers visited one of Hong Kong’s best-known geological attractions on Thursday morning as some tourists chose outdoor activities on the first day of the National Day “golden week”. Some visitors arrived at Po Pin Chau, where the city’s first countryside real-name reservation system was introduced in late August to manage crowd sizes, ahead of their afternoon booking slots to try their luck. Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Mickey Lai Kin-ming said about 440...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 1Nearly a third of Singaporeans open to nuclear energy’s potential, highest in Asean: studyJust under a third of Singaporeans, or 31.4 per cent, believe that nuclear energy promises a clean power source with the greatest potential in the city state, representing the highest acceptance rate in Southeast Asia, a new study has found. The approval rate represented an 11.1 per cent increase from 2024, the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook 2026 Survey found, even as solar energy continued to be the most popular choice. Singapore is studying advanced nuclear technologies, including small...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Infineon opens new Thailand manufacturing plant in $1.4B expansionInfineon has opened a new manufacturing plant in Thailand as part of a $1.4 billion expansion. This signifies a significant corporate investment and growth in the region's manufacturing sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1XPeng delivers 41,256 EVs in September, up 5% M/M; Q3 total reaches 118,390XPeng delivered 41,256 electric vehicles in September, marking a 5% month-over-month increase, with the total for Q3 reaching 118,390 units. This reports the company's recent sales performance in the EV market.Seeking Alpha Tech
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