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POLITICS3d agoCan the China-US Detente Last?Competition can generate incentives for restraint, and restraint can create opportunities for further competition.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoJapan farm minister steps down, first for Takaichi cabinetTOKYO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana stepped down on Wednesday after coming under fire for remarks about cutting road funding for municipalities that did not support him, becoming the first minister in Sanae Takaichi's government to resign.thestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESS3d agoEU-China trade progress welcomed, yet trust issues lingerWhile a deal to reduce exports of hybrid vehicles represents an early win, tougher issues remain on the negotiating table.Politico Europe
POLITICS3d agoHuang Qifan, China’s political tumbler, falls after a decade of close corruption callsFor a decade, former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan stood out as a political survivor while colleague after close colleague fell in China’s far-reaching anti-corruption campaign. Throughout that time, including his seven years as the megacity’s mayor from 2009 to 2016, Huang was seen as a “tumbler” in Chinese politics – a weighted doll that wobbles but never falls over. The nickname was well-deserved – he served under six municipal Communist Party secretaries, watching two of them – Bo Xilai and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoHow Maroš Šefčovič achieved a breakthrough in trade with ChinaEuropas Handelskommissar hat ein erstes Zugeständnis aus Peking erreicht. Nun muss er die EU-Staats- und Regierungschefs davon überzeugen, dass der Dialog noch mehr bewirken kann.Politico Europe
BUSINESS3d agoChina's influence in the gaming industryHome to more than 700 million gamers, China is the world's largest gaming market — but it's also one of the most tightly regulated. The effects reach far beyond China, impacting players around the world.DW News [en]
BUSINESS3d agoChina's influence in the gaming industry is growingHome to more than 700 million gamers, China is the world's largest gaming market — but it's also one of the most tightly regulated. The effects reach far beyond China, impacting players around the world.DW News [en]
BUSINESS3d agoIndonesia seeks Nigerian investors, eyes stronger trade tiesIndonesia is seeking increased investment from Nigerian businesses and stronger bilateral cooperation in renewable energy, waste management, manufacturing and agriculture, while expressing willingness to invest in Nigeria, and expand trade, industrial partnerships between both countries. The post Indonesia seeks Nigerian investors, eyes stronger trade ties appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoJapan Protests Russia’s Detention of Journalist Accused of SpyingTokyo summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Japanese reporter was arrested in Russia’s far east and accused of collecting military intelligence.NYT World
POLITICS3d agoBeijing warns Taiwanese not to be ‘two-faced’ after Kevin Tsai attends DPP rallyBeijing has warned Taiwanese people against acting “two-faced” on the issue of “Taiwan independence” after television host Kevin Tsai Kang-yong attended a campaign rally for a Taipei mayoral candidate labelled a separatist by Beijing. The episode underscores the political risks facing Taiwanese entertainers working on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. “No individual or force may act as a ‘two-faced person’ – reaping the benefits of the mainland’s development while simultaneously colluding with...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoExhibition of pioneering Hong Kong school for national talent in early 1940s opensA new exhibition about a pioneering school that nurtured talent for the country has opened at a Hong Kong history museum as part of the government’s efforts to promote national education, with many exhibits shown in the city for the first time. “National Development and Achievements Series: Cultivation and Renewal – The Education Legacy of Hong Kong’s Ta Teh Institute”, a free exhibition presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will run at the Hong Kong Museum of History in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoRussia detains Japanese journalist, alleging espionageThe arrest comes as bilateral relations have sharply deteriorated over the war in Ukraine and the territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands.Washington Post World
BUSINESS3d agoMGM Resorts' Japan casino resort is still tracking for a 2030 openingThis article states that MGM Resorts' casino resort project in Japan is still on schedule for an opening in 2030. It provides an update on a significant international business development.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY3d agoTaiwan turns to US drone boats to track rising mainland Chinese sea activity near islandTaiwan’s coastguard is buying US-designed uncrewed surface vessels for its first dedicated drone-boat programme to strengthen its ability to detect and track the growing presence of mainland Chinese vessels operating around the island. Florida-based Maritime Tactical Systems (Martac) announced on Tuesday that the deal covered an undisclosed number of its Devil Ray T24 autonomous boats, with production planned for both the United States and Taiwan. Martac described the deal as “one of the most...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoChinese memory giant YMTC to grow revenue 6 times faster than peers as IPO nears: reportYangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC), China’s leading flash-memory maker, is set to grow revenue six times faster than its industry peers this year as it expands into server-related business ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO), according to Counterpoint Research. The company’s server-related revenue was effectively zero in 2024, but could account for nearly 39 per cent of its revenue by 2028, according to the market intelligence firm on Tuesday. Much of the momentum is...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT3d agoRussia arrests Japanese Hokkaido Shimbun journalist on suspicion of spyingMoscow's FSB security service said a Japanese national was arrested on the Far East island of Sakhalin, near a disputed cluster of islands, but did not name the individual.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS3d agoJapan farm minister submits resignation in first scandal blow for PM TakaichiJapanese Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana said he tendered his resignation following allegations of possible vote-buying, lining him up to become the first minister in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government to quit over a scandal. “I apologise for causing such a huge inconvenience to those involved,” Yana said to reporters after submitting his resignation on Wednesday. He said he made the move out of concern for holding up parliament and his ministerial duties. Yana declined to comment on how...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d ago‘Pure fate’: China newlyweds share identical names, face endless glitches in life situationsA newlywed Chinese couple has gone viral on social media because they share exactly the same name, written with the same Chinese characters, and work in the same industry. The coincidence has caused a few practical complications, but many people see it as pure fate. On October 6, the groom, 33, and the bride, 28, both named Zhu Xiaocong, held their wedding in Zhejiang province, eastern China. Someone shared their wedding poster online, which showed that the couple had exactly the same name,...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoRussia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising?Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS3d agoTaiwan is willing to invest USD 4.4 billion in an Alaska gas pipeline promoted by TrumpTaiwan will invest up to $4.4 billion in an Alaska gas pipeline project, securing the purchase of six million tons of LNG annually. The commitment includes significant participation in the project's development, which is expected to supply Taiwan starting in 2032, strengtheningClarín
WORLD3d agoKorean man gets 12 years for fatal beating of girlfriend in JapanA Seoul court sentenced a Korean man to 12 years in prison for fatally beating his girlfriend in Japan in 2015, increasing the lower court's sentence by two years.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
DISASTER3d agoHaze in Malaysia: Schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang to reopen on Oct 15Schools were closed on Oct 14 due to haze. Read more at straitstimes.com.straitstimes · singapore
POLITICS3d agoUS holds ‘unusual’ civil-military meeting in Tokyo ahead of Trump’s China tripSenior American diplomats, administration officials and Indo-Pacific military commanders met in Tokyo earlier this month in what one source called an “unusual” gathering ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in November. People familiar with the meeting said it represented an evolution of a long-standing practice in which US ambassadors stationed across Asia and the Pacific gathered to exchange intelligence, coordinate diplomatic reporting and align regional priorities. The...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoBali tipping row: call for Indonesian tourists to pay up triggers backlashA debate over tipping culture has erupted across the Indonesian resort island of Bali and beyond, triggered by a politician’s unfavourable comparison of domestic and foreign tourists. In a social media video, I Gusti Arya Wedakarna urged domestic tourists to “normalise giving tips in touristy places”, which he said was part of the island’s “ethics”. “Perhaps that’s the psychological reason why Balinese people are more excited about serving foreigners,” said Wedakarna, an Indonesian Regional...South China Morning Post
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