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WORLD1d agoChina-Nepal floods, Japan to deploy fighter jets to India: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India means for China Japan plans to deploy fighter jets in India for the first time next month, a decision experts say reflects Tokyo’s desire to strengthen security cooperation with “like-minded” countries in the Indo-Pacific region as it ramps up...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d ago7 Forgotten K - Dramas That Have Aged Like Fine WineThis article highlights seven forgotten Korean dramas that are considered to have aged well. It provides recommendations within the entertainment industry.collider.com · United States
WORLD2d agoSeoul district offers foreigners multilingual help to navigate South Korean rental marketNavigating the intricacies of South Korea’s residential real estate market is notoriously complex even for long-time local residents. For the country’s steadily growing international population, however, steep language barriers, unfamiliar administrative procedures, and unique tenant laws make securing rental housing a particularly daunting endeavour – and one fraught with potential financial risk. To help bridge this informational divide and protect vulnerable foreign renters, Gangbuk, a...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoWill fixing Hong Kong’s childcare bottleneck help lift the city’s birth rate?Shortly after Erica Lam found out she was pregnant with her second child, submitting a day care application for her unborn daughter became a top priority, as places at Hong Kong childcare centres were insufficient to meet demand. Even though Lam, a nurse in her early forties, tried to secure a place early, her daughter Ho-yan only managed to enrol in day care services operated by the Sheng Kung Hui church’s St Christopher’s Home, a social welfare group, when she turned eight months...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoSurvey of 4,000 Young People in Japan and South Korea; Private Sector of Both Countries Leads Joint Research on Declining Birthrate MeasuresAsahi Shimbun
WORLD2d agoHigh school girl returning from club activities noticed a person on the bridge; saved a life with her police officer fatherAsahi Shimbun
WORLD2d agoDon’t leave Hong Kong parents to their own devices on child social media useHong Kong, a city of overachievers, especially when it comes to the young, is also filled with children who take to social media early. Almost 35 per cent of kindergarten pupils log at least one hour of recreational screen time daily. By the junior forms, 60 per cent exceed the international two-hour daily limit. The time children spend on screens creates friction at home, accounting for 85.5 per cent of family disputes. Governments must look into whether they are adequately protecting children...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoChina travel guide : How to navigate Shanghai , Xian and the Great Wall on a group tourThis article provides a travel guide for navigating major Chinese destinations like Shanghai, Xian, and the Great Wall, specifically for those on a group tour. It offers advice on exploring these prominent locations.brisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
WORLD2d agoChina travel guide : How to navigate Shanghai , Xian and the Great Wall on a group tourThis article provides a travel guide for navigating major Chinese destinations like Shanghai, Xian, and the Great Wall as part of a group tour. It offers advice for tourists visiting the country.theage.com.au · Australia
WORLD2d agoChina fertility crisis is evidence of its modernization success · Global VoicesChina's fertility crisis is being presented as evidence of its modernization success. This highlights a significant demographic trend and its interpretation within a national context.globalvoices.org · Russia
WORLD2d agoEight Philippine films compete for country 2027 Oscar submission EntertainmentEight films from the Philippines are competing to be the country's official submission for the 2027 Oscars. This highlights the nation's participation and aspirations in international cinema awards.asianjournal.com · Philippines
WORLD2d agoFrom Abuja to Hangzhou (2): Thrills, frills and the Chinese ‘smart life’, By Max AmuchieThe tour of Hangzhou was quite revealing and enriching. As I noted in the first part of this experience, we had 12 lectures. But it wasn’t just lectures. Beyond sitting in classrooms and listening to erudite instructors and professors, we had field visits. Each visit revealed something new, something unique, and sometimes what appeared to […] The post From Abuja to Hangzhou (2): Thrills, frills and the Chinese ‘smart life’, By Max Amuchie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD2d agoSocial Transformation in the Sands[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] On the southeastern rim of the Tengger Desert, where dunes can rise 30 metres high and advance significant metres a year, a private afforestation effort is attempting something larger than tree planting. At Malan Lake in Alxa, Inner Mongolia, founder Mr YUEN Shu Wah is testing whether desert restoration can succeed by redesigning not only landscapes, but also livelihoods and governance. Battling Moving Sand “Countries,...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoTheme park performer Bernice Yuen crowned Miss Hong KongTheme park performer Bernice Yuen Sze-hang outshone 11 other contenders to take the Miss Hong Kong 2026 title on Sunday night. The 26-year-old, one of the heavy favourites, dazzled both judges and the audience to claim the tiara in the beauty pageant final at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O. “We went through two or three hours [during the final], rushing through many things. Until the very end, when they announced the results, I hadn’t even realised it was time,” Yuen said. The Baptist University...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoDoshisha International High School cancels this year's Okinawa training trip; explained at parent information sessionAsahi Shimbun
WORLD2d ago13-year-old among 321 arrested as Hong Kong police seize drugs worth HK$130mHong Kong police have arrested 321 people, including a 13-year-old, and seized HK$130 million (US$16.5 million) worth of suspected illegal drugs during a seven-week citywide crackdown. Code-named “Tailbacker”, the operation ran from July 12 to August 29, and uncovered 234 drug-related cases, police said on Sunday. The 321 suspects, aged between 13 and 72, comprised 228 men, 65 women and 28 minors. They were arrested for suspected offences that included the manufacturing, possession, and...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d ago80-year-old man dies in Mine, Yamaguchi; multiple head injuries, wife also fractured; prefectural police set up investigation headquartersAsahi Shimbun
WORLD2d agoBacklash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in weekHong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened public concern over canine management, following a series of recent attacks, including one in which a woman was mauled and later found dead, and...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoSantiago Loza and the journey as a mirror: “Diario chino” and “Los días chinos”, two sides of an experienceAfter years of postponing the trip, Santiago Loza arrived in China with a borrowed camera and the goal of returning with a film. From there emerged a documentary, a diary, and a literary work that share scenes, questions, and materials. The writer and filmmaker turns displacement into aClarín
WORLD2d agoChinese viewers praise Korean dating show featuring serious illness survivors as lesson in loveChinese audiences have been captivated by a new South Korean dating show that features young people battling serious illnesses, drawing inspiration from their courageous pursuit of love. The dating reality show, Love Against Time, released by the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) this summer, has gone viral on Chinese social media. While various dating reality shows have long served as a hallmark of South Korean entertainment, this new entry retains a unique appeal, bringing together eight...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoCantopop diva Anita Mui’s mother dies at 102 after collapsing in flatThe 102-year-old mother of the late Cantopop icon Anita Mui Yim-fong died on Sunday morning after collapsing at her home in Hong Kong. Tam Mei‑kam was being fed liquid oatmeal by her domestic helper at about 10.30am when she suddenly collapsed in her Causeway Bay flat. The helper, a 31-year-old Indonesian woman, immediately called police. Paramedics and officers arrived at her home in the Leigyinn Building at 62 Leighton Road to find Tam unconscious. She was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d ago23,000 bronzes, 14 years, 60 volumes: how China is mapping lost heritage held abroadIn the quiet of a Peking University research room, shelves groan under the weight of 60 thick volumes. Stacked, they stand taller than an average human. Inside their pages lie the details of more than 23,000 ancient Chinese bronze vessels, weapons, chariot fittings and ritual objects that left China’s shores long ago and now sit in museums, private collections and auction houses across nearly 30 countries. Published in April by Shanghai Classics Publishing House, the Collection of Chinese...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoHong Kong police investigate viral video of dog in washing machineHong Kong police are investigating social media videos that appear to show a dog trapped inside a running washing machine. Police confirmed on Sunday that they had received a report the previous night about a video circulating on a social media platform showing a suspect treating a dog inappropriately. Two Instagram stories that surfaced on Saturday night show a dog inside a front-loading washing machine, tumbling with the drum as the machine runs through its cycles and fills with water. One of...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoWaste to wonder : Porcelain second life in Jingdezhen - People Daily OnlineThe article discusses how waste porcelain is being repurposed in Jingdezhen, highlighting an innovative approach to recycling and sustainability. This demonstrates a local initiative transforming waste into valuable resources.en.people.cn · China
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