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POLITICS17h agoSubdivided-flat registration rate at 42.5% as ‘early bird’ phase deadline passesProperty-ownership complications and low public awareness have slowed landlords’ registration of Hong Kong subdivided flats under new housing regulations, industry observers have said, after the government received only 42.5 per cent of the applications expected in the first phase. Monday marked the deadline for the initial six-month “early bird” registration phase under the Basic Housing Unit Ordinance. Landlords who applied during this period were eligible for a waiver of HK$3,000 (US$382) in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS18h agoHong Kong school starts academic year without replacing head fired for swearingA Hong Kong secondary school has begun the new academic year without a principal while authorities vet a replacement for the former head, who was fired for swearing at security guards during a Singapore study trip. Former lawmaker Edmund Wong Chun-sek, who is also a manager of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, said on Tuesday that the Education Bureau was currently conducting background checks on the candidate. The school, located in Tuen Mun, was under the temporary leadership of its...South China Morning Post
POLITICS18h agoMinister of Internal Affairs and Communications: 'Used chat. Deleted appropriately' regarding post issues delaying information disclosureAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS18h agoWhy US sanctions threats against China aren’t credibleThe US threat of sanctions on China because of Beijing’s relationship with Iran isn’t credible. The artificial intelligence bubble and its own precarious bond market make the US more vulnerable to a shock than China. Even if the US risks massive self-harm and kicks major Chinese institutions off SWIFT, the global messaging system enabling dollar-based cross-border payments, it will merely accelerate the yuan’s rise. China’s trading partners can easily switch to the perfectly functional yuan...South China Morning Post
POLITICS18h agoThailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streamingA Thai court has sentenced a 25-year-old activist to two years in prison for violating the country’s strict royal insult law, a rights group said, with her lawyer on Tuesday vowing to appeal. A criminal court convicted Tantawan Tuatulanon on Monday over a live streaming she aired near a royal motorcade in March 2022, legal advocacy group Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) said in a statement. The court found Tantawan intended to defame Thailand’s highly revered monarchy when she questioned the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS19h agoUS-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency saysTrump met Kim three times during his first term, once declaring they were "in love," in high-profile summits aimed at securing a denuclearisation deal, but no tangible progress was made.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS20h agoSouth Korea proposes record $597B 2027 budget to boost AI, chipsSouth Korea has proposed a record-setting $597 billion budget for 2027. This budget aims to significantly boost the nation's artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS20h agoChina demands its interests in Venezuela be protected after oil agreement with the USChina exige proteger sus intereses en Venezuela tras informes de un acuerdo petrolero que podría afectar a empresas como Sinopec y CNPC.El pacto entre EE.UU. y Venezuela otorga a Washington control sobre reservas clave, en un contexto de relaciones renovadas tras años de tensión.Clarín
POLITICS20h agoJapan relaxes overtime rules under workaholic Takaichi: ‘unacceptable shift’Japan eased overtime regulation starting on Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a relapse into the country’s ingrained workaholic culture. The move comes after the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi – a self-proclaimed workaholic – adopted a growth strategy in July, calling for revisions to the current oversight of work hours. The change in part reflects calls from certain business sectors for more flexible work styles as they grapple with a...South China Morning Post
POLITICS20h agoTaiwan chip prowess built on democracy , Lai saysTaiwan's leader, Lai, stated that the nation's advanced chip technology is built upon its democracy, linking political structure to economic strength.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICS21h agoHua Liebing to lead discipline inspection group in Hong Kong and Macau Affairs OfficeHua Liebing, former director of the Public Security Ministry’s economic crime investigation bureau in mainland China, has been appointed to head the discipline inspection and supervision group of Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs. The new appointment was revealed on Tuesday when the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) updated its organisation chart on its website, filling the vacancy left by Geng Changyou last year. It marked another change in the office’s top ranks...South China Morning Post
POLITICS21h agoSeoul detects possible signs of dialogue between Pyongyang and the U.S. after Trump's gesturesEl servicio surcoreano detecta indicios de diálogo entre EE.UU y Corea del Norte tras la intención de Trump de reunirse con Kim Jong-un.Pionyang critica la política de EE.UU. y realiza pruebas de misiles. La hija de Kim podría ser su sucesora, según inteligencia surcoreana.Clarín
POLITICS21h agoSouth Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid workThe officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.BBC World
POLITICS21h agoPM Wong meets Macao leader , discusses opportunities in Hengqin and Greater Bay AreaPM Wong met with the Macao leader to discuss opportunities in Hengqin and the Greater Bay Area. This indicates ongoing diplomatic and economic collaboration between the leaders and regions.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICS21h agoPM Modi arrives at Bishkek Yrys Ordo Congress Hall to attend 26th SCO SummitPM Modi has arrived at the Yrys Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek to attend the 26th SCO Summit. This event signifies ongoing international diplomatic engagements among member states.aninews.in · India
POLITICS22h ago [ Vantage Point ] What left for the Philippine Left ? This article analyzes the current state and future prospects of the Left political movement in the Philippines. It explores the challenges and relevance of the Philippine Left.rappler.com · Philippines
POLITICS22h agoSouth Korean Unification Church leader gets two - year jail termA leader of the South Korean Unification Church has received a two-year jail term. This represents a significant legal outcome for a prominent figure associated with the church.iranherald.com · Iran
POLITICS22h agoEx-official among 33,019 who failed to complete eTAX filings amid unclear wordingMore than 33,000 people failed to submit completed tax returns because of unclear wording in Hong Kong’s eTAX system, the ombudsman has found, with nearly 5,200 receiving penalty notices and two prosecuted. Dr Luk Che-chung, a former chief executive of the Hospital Authority’s Hong Kong East area, was among the affected taxpayers and urged the government on Tuesday to learn from the incident. In a report released on Monday, the Office of the Ombudsman said ambiguous instructions on the eTAX...South China Morning Post
POLITICS22h agoS . Korea proposes record budget plan for 2027 to drive growth - XinhuaSouth Korea has proposed a record budget plan for 2027, aimed at stimulating economic growth. This demonstrates the government's fiscal strategy and priorities for the coming years.english.news.cn
POLITICS22h agoChina lays legal groundwork to ready society for warasiabulletin.com · China
POLITICS22h agoSouth Korean Unification Church leader gets two - year jail termA leader of the South Korean Unification Church has received a two-year jail term. This represents a significant legal outcome for a prominent figure associated with the church.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
POLITICS23h agoPresident Xi Jinping Meets with President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of MongoliaPresident Xi Jinping held a meeting with President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of Mongolia. This signifies a routine diplomatic engagement between the leaders of China and Mongolia, indicating ongoing bilateral relations.sl.china-embassy.gov.cn
POLITICS23h agoChina-Taiwan friction clouds Pacific summitAustralia said Tuesday the Pacific bloc will decide for itself who attends its annual summit, after China raised objections to Taiwan's presence on the sidelines. The 18-member Pacific…Japan Today
POLITICS23h agoChina rages at Taiwan presence at Pacific ceremonyChina expressed strong disapproval regarding Taiwan's attendance at a Pacific ceremony. This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and sovereignty disputes in the region.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
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