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BUSINESSOct 1Strong Hong Kong Evening Sales Total a Combined $184 . 6 M . Evening sales in Hong Kong reached a combined total of $184.6 million. This indicates a significant financial performance in the region's market.artnews.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 1Retailers expect ‘golden week’ sales growth, but trade groups warn of modest gainsSome Hong Kong retailers are forecasting double-digit sales growth over the National Day “golden week” holiday, but industry leaders have warned that the expected influx of mainland Chinese visitors may deliver far smaller gains across the sector as tourists remain cautious about spending. The cautious outlook came after authorities estimated that about 1.29 million mainland visitors were expected between October 1 and 7, with average daily arrivals projected to exceed last year’s figure by more...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 1OpenAI links China’s Moonshot AI to attempt to extract its models’ reasoningOpenAI says it identified an attempt to extract protected reasoning from its AI models, linking part of the activity with China’s Moonshot AI.CNBC
CONFLICTOct 1Border mine blasts show why both Koreas urgently need to restore communicationThe two Koreas urgently need to restore military communication to prevent a landmine dispute in the demilitarised zone (DMZ) from escalating into an armed clash, according to observers. The danger is growing as North Korea presses ahead with leader Kim Jong-un’s order to fortify its side of the 4km (2.5 mile) wide buffer zone separating it from the South. South Korea views the works, including the laying of mines near the sparsely marked Military Demarcation Line (MDL) running through the centre...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Trump unveils South Korean investment in pipeline in Alaska , site of a tight Senate raceTrump announced South Korean investment in an Alaskan pipeline, which is located in an area with a competitive Senate race. This links a foreign investment project to domestic political campaigning and local electoral dynamics.cbsnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30Trump claims he discussed release of political prisoners in China with Xi at summitUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he discussed the release of political prisoners in China with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Washington last week. “We talked, and I think we had some very, very important discussions. Hopefully fruitful discussions,” Trump told reporters in the White House. Families had stepped up pressure on the Trump administration to push Beijing to release their loved ones ahead of Xi’s three-day state visit. In the lead-up to the summit, the White House...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipelineThis marks the second time in three days President Trump has sought to highlight planned foreign investments in states where GOP Senate candidates are in tight election campaignsCBS News
BUSINESSSep 30Trump announces $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska natural gas projectPresident Trump on Wednesday announced a $54 billion investment from South Korea in an Alaska natural gas project. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News
POLITICSSep 30US criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaintsAt a hearing reviewing China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, a senior US trade official said Beijing was targeting entire industrial sectors for global dominance while retaining a non-market economic system. Terry McCartin, Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for China, Mongolia and Taiwan Affairs, said China’s anticompetitive behaviour posed a major challenge to the global trading system. “More critically, after 25 years of WTO membership, China still...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Trump announces South Korean investment of 54 billion for gas export from AlaskaCorea del Sur invertirá $54,000 millones en un gasoducto en Alaska para exportar GNL a Asia, parte de un amplio acuerdo con EE.UU.El proyecto busca transportar 3,900 millones de pies cúbicos diarios, fortaleciendo la relación energética entre EE.UU. y Asia.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition chargeAuthorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30Trump details up to USD 200 billion in South Korean investments in the USThe US president revealed South Korean investments in energy projects, such as a pipeline and nuclear power plants, in bilateral collaboration. The plan, although promising, faces criticism for its environmental impact and doubts about economic viability, highlighting the pro-fossil fuel agenda.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 30US sanctions forced Xinjiang cotton to adapt, but survival comes at a costThe fields in Xinjiang’s Awati county – a cotton hub hit by US sanctions – were nearly ready for the October harvest. Yusup Molamaiti, a 36-year-old technician, recalled what it was like manually planting and harvesting 37 mu (about 2.5 hectares or 6 acres) of scattered plots of land. “Planting a single mu took up to three hours with two people laying plastic film by hand,” he said. Harvesting would lock his family into year-round labour, yielding just 250-300kg (551-661lbs) per mu. Today, his...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Japan's short-term minpaku lodgings still going strong, despite local ordinances aimed at restricting themMinpaku, short-term private lodgings for travelers, may include residential properties, apartments or rooms in homes. As of July of this year, 42,070 minpaku were in operation nationwide. Friday…Japan Today
WORLDSep 30Judo gold for siblingsJapan's Kondo siblings, Hayato, left, and Mitsuki, pose for a photo after respectively winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games judo men's 60-kilogram and women's 48-kilogram divisions in Nagoya on…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 30IDEA Colloquium: Advice from the Formosan who was head of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to compete with China's "hyper-competitive and almost wild" capitalismNicolás Aguzín mentioned the speed of learning and work ethic of the Chinese. He suggested the path of Japan or Australia, which are US allies and have China as their main commercial partner. The importance of not demonizing entrepreneurs.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 30South Korea to invest up to $200B in Alaska LNG pipeline, US power plants, Trump announcesSouth Korea’s government will invest up to $200 billion in U.S. energy infrastructure, including a natural gas pipeline in Alaska, President Trump announced Wednesday. The investment also includes a natural gas plant in Texas and eight new nuclear power plants across the country, Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office. Trump said the deal…The Hill
POLITICSSep 30US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visitUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday proposed a new global framework to tackle excess steel production capacity on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of 20 Trade Ministers’ meeting, just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States. “The United States has taken robust measures, and it probably makes sense for other countries to do that too,” Greer said after a meeting of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Well,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30How Hong Kong’s foreign carer scheme aims to get ahead of ageing cityWhen I first heard about the Hong Kong government’s plans to allow the importation of specially qualified carers to look after the elderly, my mind turned to some colloquial English expressions. The first was “set the cat among the pigeons”, which basically means to say or do something that causes a good deal of trouble, alarm, anger or controversy in a peaceful situation. The immediate trigger for this thinking was a brief reference in Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s policy address to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Would Better U.S.-China Ties Harm India?Washington and New Delhi have more to focus on than Beijing.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSSep 30Ships Face Fuel Delays at China Zhoushan on Supply SqueezeShips at China's Zhoushan port are experiencing delays in receiving fuel due to a supply squeeze. This issue impacts maritime logistics and operations in the region.gcaptain.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 30Trump expected to announce $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska LNG , sources sayDonald Trump is expected to announce a $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska LNG projects. This indicates a large-scale international economic deal impacting the energy sector.wadenapj.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 30US pressures on overproduction with an eye on China at G20 meetingWashington leads a global effort to curb steel overproduction, seeking to coordinate actions with other G20 nations. China, accused of flooding markets, rejects accusations while the G20 discusses subsidies and data exchange to monitor trade.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30Japan forms first national intelligence agency , eyes its own CIAJapan has established its first national intelligence agency, aiming for a similar structure to the CIA. This marks a significant development in Japan's national security and intelligence capabilities.thehindu.com · India