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SCI & TECH1d agoHelical Fusion Co ., Ltd .: Helical Fusion Named a Final Candidate for Japan METI Fusion Power Demonstration ProgramHelical Fusion Co., Ltd. has been selected as a final candidate for Japan's METI Fusion Power Demonstration Program, indicating progress in fusion energy technology.finanznachrichten.de · Germany
POLITICS1d agoSouth Korea’s top presidential aide resigns following cabinet reshuffleSouth Korea’s chief presidential policy adviser has resigned, the presidential Blue House said on Tuesday, after President Lee Jae ‌Myung reshuffled his cabinet and senior aides amid a drop in his approval rating. Kim Yong-beom was a key adviser to Lee on economic policy, including on housing and ⁠stock market issues. Kim had offered to step down from the post on Monday, which oversees the administration’s economic and domestic policy agenda. During his term, Kim had drawn criticism over the...South China Morning Post
DISASTER1d agoToxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian BorneoRespiratory illnesses surge as smoke settles over Malaysia's Sarawak in the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS1d agoThailand’s Pattaya pins hopes on arrival of 5,000 US sailors to boost tourismAfter more than 250 days at sea fighting the war on Iran – and amid reports of dire conditions on board – the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally set to dock near Pattaya this week, giving more than 5,000 American sailors and Marines shore leave as the Thai resort city hopes they will spend big during their last pit stop before home. The eastern Thai beach resort, known for its colourful nightlife, has faced a grim low tourist season, driven in part by the economic downturn triggered by the same war...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoChina’s top brokerages step up global push as overseas profits surgeChina’s leading brokerages are accelerating their push overseas, pouring billions of yuan into their international arms as cross-border deals expand and profits from overseas operations grow, according to their latest interim reports. Citic Securities, one of China’s largest brokerages, saw revenue generated outside mainland China rise 45.5 per cent, year on year, to 15.86 billion yuan (US$2.4 billion) in the six months ended June, according to its interim report. The growth slightly outpaced...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoSkepticism persists even as Indonesia court decriminalises insulting governmentAn Indonesian court has decriminalized insulting the government, though skepticism about this development remains. This decision impacts political freedoms and public discourse in the country.asianews.network · China
MILITARY1d agoJapan to survey its emergency shelters , readying for missile strikesasianews.network · China
POLITICS1d agoSouth Korean Unification Church leader gets two - year jail termA leader of the South Korean Unification Church has received a two-year jail sentence. This indicates a significant legal development involving a prominent religious organization.russiaherald.com · Russia
BUSINESS1d agoSeafolly ¥600 question : Going premium in ChinaSeafolly is exploring a premium market strategy for its entry into China.ragtrader.com.au · Australia
WORLD1d agoTreasures tell tales of power and prestige - Chinadaily . com . cnTreasures are being presented as artifacts that convey stories of power and prestige. This highlights the cultural and historical significance of certain items.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESS1d agoShein shares slide in Hong Kong trading debutFast-fashion retailer completes long-delayed IPO at bargain-basement valuationFinancial Times
BUSINESS1d agoFast-fashion giant Shein's shares drop 7% in Hong Kong market debutShein made its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday after years of attempts to go public.CNBC
BUSINESS1d agoGoing big and going green can work together for Hong Kong mega-eventsHong Kong’s mega-event economy is thriving. In a blog post last month, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po noted that in the first half of 2026, the city hosted more than 130 mega-events, drawing 1.75 million visitors and injecting roughly HK$5.8 billion (US$739.9 million) into the local economy. These figures are the ongoing dividends of the government’s sustained policy and financial backing. This momentum is well-documented: in the last two years, the concerts of global A-listers such as...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoHKIS settles out of court and breaks ties with US-based church co-founderAn almost year-long legal dispute involving a prestigious Hong Kong international school and its US-based co-founder, a Lutheran church, has been resolved out of court, with the school making a substantial payment and ending its association with the religious body. Harold Kim, chairman of the board of managers of Hong Kong International School (HKIS), announced the move in a letter to parents on Tuesday, pledging that the settlement would not result in fee increases. “We are pleased to share...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoUS university to pay US$2.1 million settlement over claims it didn’t disclose China tiesA prominent American university has agreed to pay a US$2.1 million settlement to resolve allegations that it failed to disclose employees’ ties to China when applying for federal grant funding, the Department of Justice announced on Monday. Ohio State University’s (OSU) settlement relates to Nasa and National Science Foundation (NSF) grants that provided funding to the university from November 2012 to August 2023. Both Nasa and the NSF required the public university to disclose “foreign...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoBessent meets in the U.S. with her Japanese counterpart one month after yen interventionEl secretario del Tesoro y la ministra de Finanzas japonesa dialogaron en Asheville sobre la estabilidad del yen tras la acción conjunta de julio.El encuentro también incluyó al gobernador del banco central nipón, destacando la necesidad de un compromiso fiscal firme.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoThe laptop, the social media user and the false alarm in Taiwan over a Beijing ‘spy’A false espionage alarm about a Taipei subway user has fuelled concerns that growing fears of Beijing are breeding unhealthy suspicion on the island and eroding public trust. The controversy erupted after a social media user posted a photograph of a man holding a laptop on a Taipei Main Station metro platform on Saturday. Seeing the words “2nd Theatre Photosynthesis System” appeared in simplified Chinese on the laptop’s screen, the social media user suspected that the man was a mainland Chinese...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoChinese schools spark controversy over strict hair policy barring non-compliant male studentsTwo schools in northwestern China have ignited controversy by enforcing a strict hairstyle policy on students, who may be stopped at the school gate or even turned away if they fail to comply with the requirements. August 23 marked the first day of the new school term at Yinchuan High School and Yinchuan No 24 Middle School in Yinchuan, the capital city of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. Viral videos revealed that several teachers were stationed at the gates of these two schools, inspecting...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoIndia 7 . 8 % Q1 growth puts it well ahead of China , US and EuropeIndia reported a 7.8% economic growth in Q1, surpassing the growth rates of China, the US, and Europe. This indicates strong economic performance relative to other major economies.europesun.com · Russia
BUSINESS1d agoSouth Korea Aug exports up 68 . 7 % y / y , expand for 15th straight monthSouth Korea's exports increased significantly year-over-year in August, marking the fifteenth consecutive month of expansion.finance.yahoo.com · United States
BUSINESS1d agoUS Treasury’s Bessent calls on Japan to boost yen through interest rate hikesUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he believes Japan’s government and central bank will take action that leads ‌to a stronger yen, signalling a strong chance of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike in September. The remarks to CNBC on Monday followed those by Bessent a day earlier, when said he expected BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to “do the right thing” on monetary policy to combat yen declines. “I have information that the market doesn’t have, and it’s my belief that the Japanese...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoShein shares plunge up to 28% in grey market ahead of Hong Kong debutShein Global Holdings shares plunged in the grey market day ahead of its Hong Kong debut, further shaking market confidence in the company’s valuation. On Monday evening its shares closed 13.1 per cent lower at HK$42.2 after dropping as much as 28 per cent, according to Futu Holdings data. With a board lot size of 100 shares, each lot yielded a loss of HK$636, excluding transaction fees. Shein raised HK$13.6 billion (US$1.7 billion) after pricing shares for its Hong Kong listing at just above...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoBullying mayor ousted as Japan’s voters reject political abuseYokohama’s mayor has become the latest local official in Japan to be forced from office by scandal, as analysts say voters are no longer willing to look the other way. Takeharu Yamanaka reportedly called his staff “human trash” and told a senior official to “commit seppuku” (ritual suicide) if the city failed to win a bid for an international conference. He stepped down on Friday after a prolonged investigation found he had repeatedly verbally abused city employees and humiliated...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoElite Hong Kong schools urged to raise the bar, challenge high-ability studentsSome elite schools in Hong Kong have been criticised for failing to provide sufficient learning opportunities or challenging tasks to stretch top performers, with reviewers urging teachers to design questions and tasks with greater depth. The remarks appeared in the Education Bureau’s External School Review reports, which assessed 68 secondary and primary institutions. Some institutions were told to better cater for learners’ diversity, including by setting extended activities for pupils who...South China Morning Post
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