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BUSINESSSep 30China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in SeptemberChina's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 30US-China trade truce remains ‘fragile’ after Xi-Trump summit, analysts sayThe two-month extension of the US-China trade truce remains fragile despite last week’s summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with modest economic concessions leaving deeper disputes unresolved, Asia Society Policy Institute analysts said on Tuesday. “In my view, this truce is very fragile,” said Wendy Cutler, an Asia Society Policy Institute vice-president and former acting deputy US trade representative. “I think they’re testing each other.” Xi’s three-day state visit to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Raising Hong Kong’s birth rate is an economic imperativeHong Kong’s first five-year plan and latest policy address have put demographic sustainability on the public agenda. Among the measures announced are an extension of the newborn bonus scheme and increased financial support for the second and subsequent children. These are welcome steps. But the fertility debate should not be reduced to whether a bonus is large enough to change family decisions. The bigger challenge is whether Hong Kong can remain dynamic and competitive while its younger...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 30Family of 4 in hospital after fire at Sha Tin public housing estateA family of four was sent to hospital on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out at a public housing estate in Sha Tin, prompting the evacuation of around 140 residents. Police received a report at 6.48am as thick smoke poured from a mid-rise flat in Yan Chuen House at Shui Chuen O Estate. The family tried to put out the fire, which started at their TV stand, but failed to do so, and subsequently escaped, police said. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire at around 7.10am. All four...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30What products are part of US-China $60 billion tariff cuts dealThe U.S. and Chinese governments unveiled tariff cuts on Monday, affecting $60 billion worth of goods in varying markets. The list released by the White House spans the U.S. import of 77 categories of Chinese goods – including Christmas decorations, fireworks and children’s toys. The Chinese imports of U.S. goods, meanwhile, cover 1,619 categories of…The Hill
BUSINESSSep 30IDEA Colloquium: "The only thing not to do with China is to stand by idly"Lo plantea una de las mayores expertas en el comercio con el gigante asiático. La competencia con China representa una de las mayores preocupaciones para la industria local. ¿Qué estrategias se dieron otros países?Clarín
POLITICSSep 30Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmatesWarden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 30Cheap and illegal: mainlanders post social media adverts for services in Hong KongHong Kong’s crackdown on visitors abusing visas to illegally offer tour guide, photography and other services has failed to deter adverts for such unlicensed work on mainland Chinese social media ahead of the National Day “golden week” break, the South China Morning Post has found. A search of RedNote by the SCMP turned up accounts listing themselves as Shenzhen-based photographers offering their services in Hong Kong. Many of them also asked clients to reimburse their travel expenses between...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Gaza on stage: concert activism meets Malaysia, Singapore red linesAmerican rapper Macklemore lost his spot on British pop star Ed Sheeran’s US tour after speaking up for Palestinians, but in Malaysia it was Sheeran’s music which ended up being pulled from the airwaves. In neighbouring Singapore, British band Massive Attack faced a different kind of fallout, barred from returning after members displayed a Palestinian flag during a July concert. The contrasting cases highlight the competing pressures on foreign artists in Southeast Asia, where political...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Hong Kong’s executives are ‘ill prepared’ for AI era, report findsExecutives at Hong Kong’s largest listed companies have a severe lack of technological expertise, with fewer than 1 per cent of directors possessing dedicated artificial intelligence or cybersecurity skills, according to a new report by Grant Thornton Hong Kong. The firm’s 15th annual Corporate Governance Review – which surveyed 100 major listed firms on Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Composite Index – found that 59 per cent of companies view cybersecurity or AI as principal business risks. Yet only 11...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 295 universities in Hong Kong rank in top 100 in ‘historic’ shift from West to EastFive public universities in Hong Kong have ranked in the top 100 of a renowned British publication’s latest global league table, as part of a trend described as a “historic realignment” of academic prowess from West to East. The University of Hong Kong remained the city’s highest-ranked tertiary institution, holding onto 33rd place from the previous year, in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on Wednesday. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) ranked 42nd,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweaponsBBC World
POLITICSSep 29Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groupsmalaysiasun.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 29Mongolian PM visits JapanMongolia's Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral meets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday. The first meeting between the two leaders came as Japan seeks to…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 29Trump set to unveil $200B South Korean U.S. investment planA $200 billion investment plan between South Korea and the U.S. is expected to be unveiled. This represents a substantial economic commitment between the two nations, impacting trade and economic ties.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 29Cotton presses Hegseth to review supply chains after F-35 parts ended up in ChinaThe Hill
SCI & TECHSep 29Trump says doesn't want to work with China on AI safetyUS President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House. Ahead of his "superintelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government services vowing not to stifle the technology's growth. He also said he didn't want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight. Plus, dozens of dogs were rescued from a breeding farm in South Korea as the country prepares for a complete phaseout of the dog meat industry.France 24 [en]
MILITARYSep 2975th Field Artillery Brigade, Singapore Complete Monthlong ExerciseSoldiers assigned to the 75th Field Artillery Brigade and the Singapore Armed Forces successfully concluded Exercise Daring Warrior 2026, finishing the bilateral training event with a decisive joint live-fire operation.DoD News
MILITARYSep 29Tag : kf _ 21 _ fighter _ jetThis is a tag for the "kf_21_fighter_jet" and provides no specific news content. It serves as an index or reference for military aviation.newsroomamerica.com · United States
POLITICSSep 29Trump rejects calls to work with China on AI safety despite Xi summit progressUS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not want to work with China on addressing artificial intelligence (AI) risks, arguing that cooperation could undermine America’s lead in the fast-moving technology, as he announced a voluntary accord signed by the leaders of six major US tech companies to address growing concerns surrounding the technology. “Whoever wins superintelligence wins. You’re gonna have a winner and a loser, and you’re probably not gonna have a second place,” Trump said...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 29China expands overseas military presence with new Laos air force centreSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 29CTA remembers Tibetan self - immolator Yungdrung on 14th anniversary of 2012 protestThe CTA commemorated a Tibetan self-immolator on the 14th anniversary of a 2012 protest. This marks a remembrance of a significant political protest and sacrifice.chinanationalnews.com · China
SCI & TECHSep 29Chinas AI strategy paradox really isnt oneThis article discusses China's AI strategy, aiming to clarify an apparent paradox within it. It provides analysis on the nation's approach to artificial intelligence development.singaporestar.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 29Potential Taiwan tension sparked last minute change in Trump - Xi National Archives visitPotential tensions regarding Taiwan led to a last-minute alteration in a planned visit between Trump and Xi to the National Archives. This indicates the sensitivity of the Taiwan issue impacting diplomatic arrangements between major powers.knpr.org · United States
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