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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
CYBER2d ago6 arrested over HK$14m agarwood and crypto investment scam that ran for 9 yearsHong Kong police have arrested six people allegedly tied to a nine-year scam run by a suspected cross-border criminal syndicate offering business opportunities in agarwood and cryptocurrency, with funds involved reaching HK$14 million (US$1.78 million). Superintendent Allan Chu Ming-lun of the commercial crime bureau said on Thursday that investigations began in September after the force received 21 reports from victims, mostly elderly people, saying they had been investing in various products...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d ago‘Booking overlap’ forces Hong Kong Pride Parade to cancel indoor marketThe Hong Kong Pride Parade committee has cancelled an indoor event at Central Market next month after being told the venue is unavailable due to an “administrative error”. In a social media post on Thursday, the committee said its Rainbow Market, scheduled for November 14 at the revamped landmark, had been cancelled because the venue “could no longer host it”. The group said it approached Central Market, which is managed by Chinachem Group, in early June, confirmed the booking and paid a deposit...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoHong Kong police arrest suspect in HK$80,000 Tai Po gold necklace theftHong Kong police have arrested a suspect in less than 24 hours after he allegedly stole a gold necklace worth nearly HK$80,000 (US$10,193) from a Chow Sang Sang jewellery store in Tai Po, the South China Morning Post has learned. The suspect was tracked down in the same district on Thursday afternoon, but the stolen jewellery has not been recovered, a source said. The unemployed man, in his forties, entered the store on Kwong Fuk Road at about 3.10pm on Wednesday. The suspect, believed to be...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoChina, North Korea open long-delayed border bridgeChina and North Korea officially opened their most significant land border crossing on Thursday, aiming to rejuvenate trade and commerce after years of strained ties and pandemic-related disruptions. Trucks festooned with the national flags of the neighbours drove across the long-delayed 3-km (2-mile) New Yalu River Bridge, its ​towering pylons also ‌decked in flags, linking the Chinese city of Dandong with North Korea. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby reports.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS2d agoJapan economy minister says deflation era is over, urges investor rethinkJapan's economy minister has declared an end to the era of deflation and urged investors to reconsider their strategies. This announcement signals a significant shift in the country's economic landscape and potential investment opportunities.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoLong-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opensChina and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD2d agoChina’s Iraq War ‘safe haven’ restaurant film of real people to represent country at OscarsA mainland-produced film about a Chinese restaurant in Baghdad that became a wartime refuge has been selected as China’s entry for next year’s Oscars, bringing global attention to untold stories from the Iraq War. Directed by Wen Muye and starring Shen Teng and Jiang Qiming, Once Upon a Time in the Middle East became a box-office hit after its domestic release in China in August, earning more than 2.3 billion yuan (US$344 million). The film follows Xu Fu, a chef who travels to the Middle East to...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoChina keen to strengthen North Korea trade ties with New Yalu River Bridge openingChina’s premier has reaffirmed his country’s support for North Korea and its leader during the much-delayed opening of a new bridge between the neighbours. In a taped speech to the opening ceremony on the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, Premier Li Qiang said the link was a landmark in Chinese-North Korean friendship. Li said the bridge would promote economic and trade ties, expand personnel exchanges and tighten the bond between the two peoples, according to state news agency Xinhua. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoA tech sell - off drags Asian stocks lower as markets in South Korea and Japan sinkA significant tech sell-off is causing Asian stock markets, particularly in South Korea and Japan, to decline. This reflects a notable trend in global financial markets affecting regional economies.mankatofreepress.com · United States
POLITICS2d ago‘In recorded history, Ladakh was never a part of China’: Ladakh leaders reject China’s recent statementChinese Foreign Ministry said earlier that China has never recognised LadakhThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoNew four-lane bridge opens between China, North KoreaA new four-lane road bridge linking China and North Korea finally opened on Thursday, 12 years late, enabling the Asian giant and its isolated nuclear-armed neighbour to step up cross-border trade substantially. China is its neighbour's largest trading partner and a vital diplomatic and political backer, although relations have not always been smooth with the ruling Kim dynasty.France 24 [en]
POLITICS2d agoAs Negeri Sembilan royal crisis persists, Malaysian rulers, government urged to step inMalaysia’s powerful Conference of Rulers and the government need to intervene and find a solution to the months-long royal stand-off in Negeri Sembilan and constitutional limbo over the status of the state’s ruler, according to political analysts. Negeri Sembilan’s royal house has been locked in a bitter deadlock since April over whether incumbent Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir or his proposed replacement, Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar, is the rightful ruler. The feud has taken down a state...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoTSMC revenue rises 41% as AI chip demand drives growthTSMC's revenue has increased by 41%, a growth attributed to the high demand for AI chips. This demonstrates a significant positive performance for the company, driven by the expanding artificial intelligence market.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY2d agoUS Convicts Bosnian of Attempting to Buy Arms from North KoreaA citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina was sentenced to five years in prison for participating in a conspiracy to buy portable anti-aircraft weapons from North Korea, breaching US sanctions.Balkan Insight
BUSINESS2d agoCTF Media eyes events expansion as traditional TV and broadband growth stagnatesRevamped CTF Media and Entertainment, which holds one of Hong Kong’s three free-to-air television licences, plans to expand its focus beyond TV programmes and broadband to entertainment and the sports economy as its traditional businesses stagnate. Revealing the new logo of the company previously known as i-Cable Communications, CEO and executive director Ivy Wong Nga-fan listed its five core areas going forward: event organisation and investment; celebrity merchandising and e-commerce;...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoSeoul to maintain Ukraine aid despite spat over North Korea prisoner transferSouth Korea will continue supporting Ukraine “as a responsible member of the international community” despite a diplomatic dispute over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war being repatriated to the South, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday. The official said Seoul would treat its help to Ukraine separately from the dispute, while continuing bilateral consultations to resolve outstanding issues. The remarks came after South Korean Ambassador to Ukraine Park Ki-chang was...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoHong Kong’s Lingnan University scraps English exit test for graduationLingnan University in Hong Kong has scrapped its requirement for undergraduates to pass an English proficiency test before graduating, replacing it with internal language classes. The move has sparked concerns among some observers that the change was intended to accommodate students who struggle to meet international standards. Lau Chi-pang, special adviser to the president on publicity, confirmed on Thursday that the university no longer saw a need for an exit exam, noting that 99 per cent of...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoChina, US discuss AI as chip stock rout hits Asian marketsChina and the United States are in regular talks about artificial intelligence (AI) as they seek to firm up plans for an incident “hotline” and develop a formalised dialogue process ahead of a presidential summit next month. The two sides aim to agree on a basic framework for addressing AI incidents before Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump meet on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen, the South China Morning...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoAI use fuels frustration as Hong Kong customer service complaints top 2025 totalThe Hong Kong public’s dissatisfaction with customer service is growing, with complaints in the first nine months of the year already exceeding the total for 2025 and many involving companies’ overreliance on artificial intelligence (AI). The Consumer Council received 3,078 complaints about traders’ customer service between January and September, compared with 2,715 for the whole of last year and 2,173 in 2024. “Among the consumer complaints received by the Consumer Council each year, many...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoChina indicates rare earths will keep flowing to EU, regardless of U.S. trade deal expirationEuropean trade commissioner Maroš Sefčovič met with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing last week.CNBC
BUSINESS2d agoHong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study findsHong Kong has emerged as the third best city in the world for wealthy individuals seeking to make philanthropic contributions over the medium term, trailing New York and Seoul, according to a study by Altrata. The inaugural Giving Opportunity Index by the US-based group that tracks the world’s affluent population ranked 100 cities based on three criteria: wealth, donor affinity and philanthropic infrastructure. The study defined the “global wealthy” as individuals with a net worth of more than...South China Morning Post
WORLD2d agoCross-border matchmaking can lead to financial ruin, Chinese police warn rural menAuthorities in the central Chinese province of Hunan have warned of the potential risks of cross-border arranged marriages, saying some relationships lack genuine emotional foundations and can lead to financial ruin or legal trouble. Marriages can be risky when they are organised by illegal matchmaking agencies that charge high fees, according to a post on the Xintian county police branch’s social media account on Tuesday. For-profit international matchmaking is illegal in China. The post...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoSouth Korea shares test 200-day moving average for first time in 17 monthsSouth Korean shares are testing a key financial indicator for the first time in over a year, which could signal a significant market trend. This development is notable for market analysts and investors tracking economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
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