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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
WORLD3d agoNearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this yearRoughly one in three unattended dogs captured by Hong Kong authorities had been euthanised as of May this year, a sharp rise from 18 per cent in 2021, according to the latest legislative documents. The proportion of captured unattended dogs later reclaimed by their owners or transferred to animal welfare groups for rehoming has also fallen over the past five years, the Environment and Ecology Bureau told lawmakers on Wednesday. In a written response to the Legislative Council, Secretary for...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoVictims of Vietnam War reburied after attempt to identify themHonderden slachtoffers van de Vietnamoorlog zijn in Ho Chi Minhstad herdacht en opnieuw begraven. Vermoedelijk werden zij gedood tijdens het Tet-offensief in 1968. De lichamen werden de afgelopen maanden opgegraven uit massagraven in de stad met als doel hen alsnog te identificeren. Bij het merendeel is dat nog niet gelukt. De ruim 700 slachtoffers zijn bijgezet op een begraafplaats. Duizenden mensen stonden met witte bloemen langs de weg om hen te herdenken. Ook in andere delen van Vietnam zijn deze week ceremonies. Het Tet-offensief begon op 31 januari 1968, rond het Vietnamese Nieuwjaar 'TeNOS Buitenland
DISASTER3d agoCloudy outlook? How haze crisis is testing Singapore’s events economyWhen Daniela Cruz arrived in Singapore last week, hazy skies obscured the picture-perfect sights she had seen on social media, offering a different view of the city state from the one she had expected. The 27-year-old bank associate had travelled from Australia for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, but the smoky weather dampened her experience. “The buildings we saw on social media were covered in haze, and it made conditions extremely hot and humid,” she said. The haze blanketing...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH3d agoAs the US and China race ahead in AI, France carves its own path with Nvidia’s helpNvidia bets almost $10 billion in Europe as Paris pushes for AI sovereignty.EuroNews [en]
WORLD3d ago3 Hong Kong taxi drivers banned for 3 months under demerit points systemThree Hong Kong taxi drivers have been disqualified from driving cabs for three months after accumulating 15 demerit points or more under a penalty system in place for two years, the transport chief has said, disclosing such figures for the first time. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that since the mechanism took effect in September 2024, 229 taxi drivers had incurred demerit points as of October 2, with 125 cases involving a refusal to accept a hire. In a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoAmerican Resources forms Indo-Pacific unit to lead Malaysia rare earth expansionAmerican Resources is establishing an Indo-Pacific unit to manage its expansion in rare earth resources in Malaysia. This marks a strategic business development in the resource sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD3d agoHong Kong police hunt suspect who stole gold necklace from Tai Po jewellery storeHong Kong police are searching for a man who stole a gold necklace worth tens of thousands of dollars from a Chow Sang Sang jewellery store in Tai Po on Wednesday afternoon. According to a source, the suspect, described as a man in his thirties, entered the shop on Kwong Fuk Road around 3.10pm. He asked to try on the necklace before snatching it and making a quick getaway on foot in the direction of Kwong Fuk Lane. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect did not appear to be armed, and...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoThai woven bags draw interest at IMF–World Bank 2026Souvenir bags made from Khu Bua textiles in Ratchaburi took almost a year to prepare, pairing traditional Thai weaving with contemporary design.nationthailand · thailand
HEALTH3d agoSGH neurosurgery head did not report patient’s death to coroner; cops alerted a year later - The Straits TimesSGH neurosurgery head did not report patient’s death to coroner; cops alerted a year later The Straits Timesgoogle · singapore
MILITARY3d agoN.K. leader inspects new defense museum #GalleryThe post N.K. leader inspects new defense museum #Gallery appeared first on Social News XYZ.socialnews · india
BUSINESS3d agoChina’s exports surge amid AI-driven demandExports grew by 36.3 percent in September, the biggest leap since the COVID-19 pandemic.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY3d agoChina’s Liaoning carrier heads to the Pacific as US, Japan prepare for missile drillsThe PLA Navy’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has started its second drill series in the western Pacific this year, with the training likely to coincide with an expanded US-Japan military exercise that could have implications for a Taiwan contingency. The Liaoning carrier group was carrying out the drill in “relevant waters” of the western Pacific Ocean as part of the navy’s annual training plan, China’s defence ministry said on Wednesday. While it did not disclose the exact location of the drill,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoRetro trend: is China simply copying the German VW Beetle here?Citroën's 2CV has just been unveiled as an electric car, and the retro Fiat 500 is already a hit. Few know that in China even Germany's VW Beetle is making a comeback, but only in looks.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS3d agoChina says new bridge to N. Korea will spur trade, exchangesChina confirmed that a new bridge to North Korea would open Thursday, saying it would enhance trade and the movement of people between the Asian giant and its isolated, poor neighbour.thestandard_hk · hong kong
POLITICS3d agoHong Kong urged to add online safety briefings, penalise no-shows at public gymsHong Kong should make better use of its public gyms by allowing online safety briefings and penalising no-shows, an industry leader and a lawmaker have urged after the ombudsman identified management loopholes. The Office of the Ombudsman launched the inquiry into public gym management on Tuesday, noting that rigid mandatory training requirements combined with a severe shortage of places were creating significant barriers to public participation and leaving facilities underused. The watchdog...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoChina chip exports jump 136% to US$45b as AI frenzy jacks up pricesChina’s integrated circuit (IC) exports surged 136 per cent year on year in September to US$45 billion, exceeding the 108 per cent growth rate in the first nine months of the year in a sign of the country’s rising influence in the global semiconductor supply chain. In September, China exported 32.7 billion units of ICs, according to customs data released on Wednesday, a 1 per cent year-on-year increase in volume. But higher prices fuelled the 136 per cent jump in value amid a memory chip...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoIn Hong Kong, accountability must be more than a sloganWhen news broke last week that three newly completed housing blocks were to be demolished without ever having been occupied, I suffered an immediate attack of deja vu. In early 1974, I was in the first wave of recruits to the Operations Department of the newly established Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). As luck would have it, my first posting was to the team dealing with the old Public Works Department. That was my introduction to the wide world of corruption and shoddy work in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoMalaysia’s Najib loses bid to suspend 15-year 1MDB sentence on medical groundsA Malaysian court on Wednesday rejected Najib Razak’s bid to suspend his 15-year jail sentence in the 1MDB scandal pending the jailed former prime minister’s appeals, ruling that his health and other grounds did not justify a stay. The decision means his sentence is set to begin after his current prison term ends in August 2028. Najib, 73, received a conditional royal pardon last month allowing him to serve that separate sentence in the SRC International case at home, but he must first pay a 50...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoMarcos backs Bangsamoro autonomy, vows continued nat'l gov't supportMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated the duly elected members of the Bangsamoro Parliament and vowed continued support for a strong and autonomous Bangsamoro region. In a message posted on his social media accounts, Marcos described the first-ever Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections as “a historic milestone” in the region’s pursuit of self-governance and lasting peace. READ: Coalition clinches numbers to form BARMM government Marcos said the successful conduct of the elections showed that the political process is progressing well. “The Bangsamoro people have long aspired for genuine autonomy and right to govern […]... Keep on reading: Marcos backs Bangsamoro autonomy, vows continued nat'l gov't supportinquirer · philippines
POLITICS3d agoPhilippines announces Trump will attend the ASEAN summit, his first visit since 2017The US president will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila, marking his return to the country since 2017, in a context of strengthened bilateral ties. After his visit to the Philippines, the leader will go to China for the APEC forum, amidst tensions in the South China Sea.Clarín
BUSINESS3d agoChina’s EV industry faces double blow from EU export quota, VAT rebate cutChina’s electric vehicle (EV) makers have been hit with a double blow as both Beijing and Brussels introduce measures that will affect their exports, leading analysts to revise down their earnings forecasts for the industry. The twin measures – combined with a sales decline in China’s domestic market – could create a “do-or-die moment” for some of the country’s 50-odd EV makers, ramping up financial pressure on the companies, according to industry officials. On Friday, China and the European...South China Morning Post
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