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BUSINESS2d agoChina bought half of Brazil's oil exports as Iran war shut Hormuz, driving sales to recordTrade between Brazil and China reached a record US$143 billion in the first nine months of the year, driven by Brazilian oil sales that surged after the war on Iran disrupted Gulf supply, according to a report by the Brazil-China Business Council. Brazilian exports to China rose 12 per cent to US$84.7 billion between January and September, while imports from China grew 9.9 per cent to US$58.6 billion, the council said in its quarterly analysis of government data. The resulting US$26.1 billion...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoCambodian Supreme Court Maximizes Sentence for Opposition ActivistThe Cambodian Supreme Court has imposed the maximum sentence on an opposition activist. This action raises concerns about political freedom and justice in the country.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
BUSINESS2d agoFirm accused of cost-cutting, false declarations over fire-safety parts in 48 liftsHong Kong authorities have uncovered alleged corner-cutting and false declarations involving fire-safety components in a contractor’s replacement of 48 lifts at two public housing estates. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department said on Thursday that surprise inspections had found serious deficiencies in projects carried out by Taizoom Elevator (Hong Kong) at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin. It said 39 lifts replaced between May 2025 and July this...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoJapan's Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender rolesBeing a prime minister is tough, with daily schedule packed with meetings and hourslong parliamentary sessionsThe Independent World
HEALTH2d agoHong Kong’s Hospital Authority appeals for liver donor for boy, 13Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has appealed to the public for a liver donation for a 13-year-old boy suffering from severe liver failure who urgently needs a transplant. The authority, which is also seeking help from mainland China, said on Thursday evening that the boy, being treated at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam, was now in a serious condition. “The patient has been experiencing severe hepatic failure and developed severe complications including recurrent hyperammonemia and...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoSingapore weighs legal action against companies over worsening transboundary hazeSingapore is looking into which companies may be responsible for the forest and peatland fires in Indonesia that have caused the worsening haze, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Thursday. “Where warranted, we will take action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, and explore joint action with other countries,” he said in a social media post. The haze situation was worsened by the extended dry period, Wong added. Singapore had offered its assistance to Indonesia and would...South China Morning Post
DISASTER2d agoIndonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets SingaporeEuroNews [en]
BUSINESS2d agoHybrid deal with surprise benefit eases fears of EU-China trade warBeijing’s concessions to cap hybrid exports have taken the heat out of EU leaders push to get tough on ChinaIrish Times World
SCI & TECH2d agoChina is a beacon of global embryo research, says scientist on return from US to lead labLeading life scientist Wu Jun, who recently left the United States to return to his homeland, believes many of the world’s top embryo researchers are now working in China. Wu, well known for his stem cell research, particularly related to the stem cell-derived embryo model, is speaking in an office at Westlake University, in Hangzhou in the eastern province of Zhejiang. Some of his belongings remain in bags placed haphazardly on a nearby cabinet, waiting to be unpacked. “This is just a temporary...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoBlast simulation, university probes, robotics fine, AI spies: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US investigates 9 universities over alleged visa fraud, with focus on China The Trump administration launched an investigation into nine US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud, with officials raising concerns about Chinese scholars and the Chinese government. Read the full story...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d ago12th Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao 2026 announces key speakers and agenda highlightsThe 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao for 2026 has announced its key speakers and agenda highlights. This signifies upcoming discussions on the global tourism industry.ttgasia.com · China
WORLD2d agoHong Kong loses record 40 kindergartens as birth rate drops, women wait to have kidsHong Kong suffered a record net loss of 40 kindergartens this year amid a shrinking student population and as the median age of women giving birth to their first child rose to its highest yet, according to official figures. In its overview of preschools released on Thursday, the Education Bureau revealed that 930 kindergartens were currently operating in Hong Kong, down from roughly 970 in the previous school year. While some new kindergartens were launched, the net decrease stood at 40, the...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoImportant Asia Provisions in the House and Senate 2027 National Defense Authorization ActBelow are key provisions on the Indo-Pacific in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as passed by the full House of Representatives and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). The post Important Asia Provisions in the House and Senate 2027 National Defense Authorization Act appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
BUSINESS2d agoThe Radioactive Ore That Could Break China’s Grip on Rare EarthsWestern powers are scrambling for monazite ore—but can they handle it?Foreign Policy
CYBER2d agoDeepSeek offers user refunds after suffering another major outageChinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek apologised and promised compensation to users after its services suffered a nearly five-hour outage on Thursday. DeepSeek will issue users a full refund for any consumption between October 8 and October 14 in the form of credits, according to a notice posted on the Hangzhou-based start-up’s application programming interface (API) platform. DeepSeek’s namesake chatbot and API services for its V4 Pro and V4.1 Flash models went offline on Thursday...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoPhotos: China and North Korea open new border bridge amid deepening tiesThe New Yalu River Bridge connects Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, enhancing regional trade and collaboration.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoCanada, Singapore reaffirm China trade ties amid global push for self-sufficiencyCanada and Singapore are among the countries that remain committed to strengthening trade ties with China, despite growing global fragmentation and a push by governments towards greater self-sufficiency, officials from both countries said on Wednesday at an economic forum in New Delhi. Canada’s minister of international trade Maninder Sidhu said China was the country’s second-largest trading partner and highlighted opportunities for cooperation in areas where the two economies had complementary...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoYoung Americans are key for the US to better understand ChinaWhen US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet again in Shenzhen next month, and then in Miami in December, the world will watch for signs of progress on trade, technology, security and other contentious issues. Such high-level diplomacy is indispensable. But the future of the US-China relationship also depends on something less visible: whether their people, especially the young, can still understand one another. As Washington and Beijing navigate intensifying strategic...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoChina, North Korea open long-delayed trade bridgeChina and North Korea formally opened the Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, connecting Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea. Beijing says the bridge will promote economic and trade cooperation.France 24 [en]
WORLD2d agoLaos private jet bust reveals how Mekong meth slips past bordersA private jet hired from Malaysia – seemingly destined for the Philippines – but stopped on the tarmac by Laos’ drug police who found suitcases stuffed with 512kg of crystal methamphetamine, has returned the spotlight to the unrelenting flow of narcotics from the Mekong’s drug laboratories. Cyberscams have dominated headlines and authorities’ attention across Southeast Asia for over a year as the leading criminal enterprise worth tens of billions of dollars annually. But methamphetamine – in its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoMemory stocks are getting hammered. China and a 2029 oversupply are the big worriesSK Hynix, Samsung and Micron have been some of the hardest-hit names in the latest tech sell-off.CNBC
MILITARY2d agoHypersonic missiles highlight arms race on Korean PeninsulaBoth South and North Korea have tested weapons feared by military planners for their speed and ability to maneuver in flight.DW News [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoChina-led team hits 83% success rate anticipating earthquakes in ‘seismo-ripples’ studyA China-led international team has reported a new pre-earthquake phenomenon that has shown strong predictive potential for major earthquakes since 2022 with minimal failures. The anomalous seismic, magnetic and ionospheric resonance signals they observed – termed “seismo-ripples” by the researchers – are ringlike disturbance patterns triggered before earthquakes happen. Their findings challenge the long-standing scientific belief that these events are unpredictable, opening up a promising new...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoJapanese companies will invest billions in American chip factoriesJapanse bedrijven gaan tot 21 miljard dollar investeren in de bouw van twee chipfabrieken in de Verenigde Staten. Die worden eigendom van de Amerikaanse overheid en Japanse investeerders. Het plan is onderdeel van een grotere deal tussen Japan en de regering-Trump. Japan investeert de komende jaren in totaal 550 miljard dollar in de VS, in ruil voor president Trumps belofte om importheffingen op Japanse goederen te verlagen. Direct na het maken van de afspraak gebeurde dat laatste al: zo ging de heffing voor Japanse auto's van 25 procent naar 15 procent. De VS heeft er wel als voorwaarde aan vNOS Buitenland
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