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BUSINESSOct 1China’s carmakers eye record 12 million overseas sales in 2026 as ‘go global’ plan pays offChinese automotive groups have cause to celebrate their go-global strategy amid breakneck export growth in recent years, with deliveries in 2026 expected to beat expectations already buoyed by an international energy shock caused by conflict in the Middle East. Leading carmakers from BYD to Chery Automobile have doubled down on overseas expansion, with some evolving into powerful contenders in markets such as Europe and Africa, which were once dominated by the likes of Volkswagen. “A sluggish...South China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 1Malaysian medical body raises alarm over high doctor ‘no-show’ rate in Sabah, SarawakThe Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak. The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and introducing incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia. MMA president Sivanaesan Letchumanan pointed to reports which said that a number of medical officers failed to report for their permanent...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Trump touts $200B South Korean investment for Texas power, nuclear, and Alaska LNGFormer President Trump is promoting a $200 billion South Korean investment aimed at developing power, nuclear, and LNG projects in Texas and Alaska. This significant international investment could boost US energy infrastructure and create jobs.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 1China carves new military presence in Southeast Asian neighbourasiaone.com · Singapore
CONFLICTOct 1After DMZ blasts , Lee stresses dialogue , tension easing with NorthFollowing blasts in the DMZ, Lee emphasized the importance of dialogue and easing tensions with the North, indicating diplomatic efforts to manage cross-border relations. This highlights an ongoing geopolitical situation with potential for conflict or de-escalation.koreaherald.com · South Korea
BUSINESSOct 1S . Korea exports hit record high in September on record - breaking AI chip demand - XinhuaSouth Korea's exports reached a record high in September, driven by unprecedented demand for AI chips, demonstrating strong economic performance in a key technology sector. This highlights significant market trends and national economic growth.english.news.cn
BUSINESSOct 1BOJ signals accelerated rate tightening amid persistent inflation risksThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) has signaled an accelerated rate tightening policy due to persistent inflation risks. This indicates a shift in monetary policy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1Japan's manufacturing PMI moderates to 54.1 in September; BOJ signals quicker hikesJapan's manufacturing PMI moderated in September, and the Bank of Japan has signaled quicker interest rate hikes. This indicates shifts in economic activity and monetary policy in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 1Shows, tours and film as China marks 90 years since the end of the Long MarchChina’s ruling Communist Party is marking 90 years since the end of the Long March with exhibitions, tours, film and television productions as it tries to mobilise the nation to contribute to its vision for the future. Ahead of the October 22 anniversary, commemorative activities are under way to promote the history of the Long March and revive its “spirit”. The Long March was an epic retreat between 1934 and 1936 by the party’s Red Army to evade Kuomintang, or Nationalist, forces during the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 1Australian man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly carrying imitation gunHong Kong police have arrested a foreign man at a bar in Yau Ma Tei on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm. The 36-year-old Australian was arrested a second time on Wednesday night for criminal damage after he allegedly vandalised the detention facility while in police custody. Police were first alerted at 10.14pm on Wednesday when a passer-by reported a person behaving suspiciously near an alley at 213 Shanghai Street while carrying a gun-like object. The suspect subsequently entered a...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 1Want permanent residency in Japan ? Here how the rules are getting tougherJapan's permanent residency rules are reportedly becoming tougher. This affects individuals seeking to secure long-term residency in the country.sbs.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSOct 1Survey by Japan central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month – Winnipeg Free PressA survey conducted by Japan's central bank indicates that business sentiments have improved for the sixth consecutive month. This suggests a positive trend in the country's economic outlook.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
CONFLICTOct 1The youngest American killed in the Vietnam War - South Florida TimesAn article from the South Florida Times focuses on the youngest American individual who died in the Vietnam War. It likely commemorates a specific casualty of the historical conflict.sfltimes.com · United States
POLITICSOct 1Japan's Sanae Takaichi announces new tightened measures for foreigners seeking permanent residencyThe measures come as the country’s conservative leader Sanae Takaichi looks to deliver on election promises, which were spearheaded by vast immigration reforms, in her historic supermajority election victory in February.EuroNews [en]
DISASTEROct 1Hong Kong power outages hit Ho Man Tin, disrupting 1,000 households and hotelTwo power outages hit Hong Kong’s Ho Man Tin, the first lasting more than four hours overnight into Thursday, disrupting hotel operations and about 1,000 households. CLP Power, which supplies electricity to Kowloon and the New Territories, said equipment near Waterloo Road in Kowloon first malfunctioned at 11.18pm on Wednesday, affecting about 1,000 customers. “After CLP Power’s engineering personnel conducted an emergency repair and deployed some mobile electricity generators at the scene, the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Global bond sell-off deepens as Japanese yields jumpEuropean debt hit with bout of selling after US 10-year borrowing costs strike highest level since 2002Financial Times
BUSINESSOct 1South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boomExports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Hong Kong’s 5-year-plan underlines ‘DNA’ as a global city, market economy: John LeeHong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan highlighted its DNA as an international city while emphasising the market economy, the chief executive has said. Speaking at a National Day reception on Thursday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the city needed a blueprint with strategic vision amid the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape and accelerated growth of AI, as he highlighted three features of the plan that was unveiled last month. “[It] adheres to the ‘one country, two systems’ principle....South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Chinese research ship near the Batanes sparks undersea cable concerns in ManilaA Chinese civilian research vessel has spent more than a week conducting operations in waters off the Philippines’ Batanes Islands, an area that has become a new geopolitical battleground as Beijing ramps up pressure against Manila-Tokyo delimitation efforts. Data recorded via the vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) for September, tracked by MarineTraffic, revealed that the Jia Hai Ke 7 research ship departed from Xiamen on China’s southeastern coast on September 19, arrived near...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holidayCNBC
SCI & TECHOct 1Huawei steps up Tau chip roll-out, with Mate XT 2 on track for 1 million salesHuawei Technologies is making rapid progress in rolling out a new breed of advanced chip based on its self-developed Tau Scaling Law, with the Chinese company set to adopt the processors across the newly released Mate 90 smartphone series. The roll-out marks another step forward in the Chinese tech giant’s push to overcome stringent US export curbs, which has seen Huawei rewire its smartphone business to run on home-grown technology. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Huawei consumer...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 1Tencent leases 100,000 chips from Oracle to accelerate AI pushWeChat owner strikes deal to access US group’s south-east Asia data centres amid race with ByteDance and AlibabaFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 1Trump touts $200 billion South Korean investment plan as Alaska LNG project hangs in balanceThe U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.CNBC
SCI & TECHOct 1Philippines’ uranium find a ‘vital’ boost for nuclear energy ambitionsResearchers have identified a potential source of uranium in a long-explored mining district in the southern Philippines, as Manila moves to establish nuclear power and expand its critical minerals industry. The discovery, which could provide uranium for the nuclear fuel cycle if further exploration confirms its viability, was made in the Larap-Paracale mining district in Camarines Norte province, where exploration began in the 1950s. Researchers from the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute...South China Morning Post