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POLITICS2d agoTransparency matters - Editorial - The Jakarta PostAn editorial from The Jakarta Post emphasizes the importance of transparency, likely in governance or public matters, as a key principle.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
SCI & TECH2d agoAI cooperation with China brings hope to Pakistan small farmersbatonrougepost.com · United States
SCI & TECH2d agoChinese team maps South China Sea floor with twice the resolution of Western modelsscmp.com · China
WORLD2d agoWill fixing Hong Kong’s childcare bottleneck help lift the city’s birth rate?Shortly after Erica Lam found out she was pregnant with her second child, submitting a day care application for her unborn daughter became a top priority, as places at Hong Kong childcare centres were insufficient to meet demand. Even though Lam, a nurse in her early forties, tried to secure a place early, her daughter Ho-yan only managed to enrol in day care services operated by the Sheng Kung Hui church’s St Christopher’s Home, a social welfare group, when she turned eight months...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoChinese , Thai experts eye deeper digital economy cooperationExperts from China and Thailand are exploring ways to enhance their cooperation in the digital economy sector. This signifies efforts to strengthen economic ties and technological advancement between the two nations.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
MILITARY2d agoIn case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstargentinastar.com · Argentina
POLITICS2d agoJakarta deadly unrest prompts calls to probe alleged mobilisersDeadly unrest in Jakarta has prompted calls for an investigation into alleged mobilizers involved in the events.asianews.network · China
WORLD2d agoSurvey of 4,000 Young People in Japan and South Korea; Private Sector of Both Countries Leads Joint Research on Declining Birthrate MeasuresAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS2d agoJapan opposition alliance on brink of collapse after merger talks stallJapan’s centrist opposition alliance stood on the brink of falling apart on Monday, with sources saying members who joined from the Komeito party just months ago could leave the group. The development follows the collapse of talks on the incorporation by the Centrist Reform Alliance of members of Komeito and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) in a three-way merger to counter the ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The leaders of the three opposition parties...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoSingapore firms keen to tap Northern Metropolis’ ‘massive potential’, envoy saysSingaporean businesses are keen to explore the “massive potential” emerging in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis megaproject after the country’s prime minister visited the site earlier this year, its top envoy to the city has said. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Singapore’s consul general to Hong Kong, Eric Teo Boon Hee, said the country’s business chambers were considering fact-finding missions to explore opportunities in the 30,000-hectare development. During a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH3d agoChinese team maps South China Sea floor with ‘twice the resolution’ of Western modelsChina has mapped the seabed of its claimed waters including the South China Sea, with twice the resolution and up to five times the accuracy of methods used by other countries after more than two decades of effort, according to scientists involved in the project. The importance of such work was underscored in October 2021, when the US Navy’s Seawolf-class nuclear submarine USS Connecticut struck an uncharted seamount while submerged in the South China Sea. The collision grounded the vessel and...South China Morning Post
DISASTER3d agoEscape routes blocked, incessant violations: 25 years since the Kabukicho fire that claimed 44 livesAsahi Shimbun
DISASTER3d agoMy daughter's phone kept ringing, then I heard a rescuer's voice: 'If she were alive now...'Asahi Shimbun
WORLD3d agoHigh school girl returning from club activities noticed a person on the bridge; saved a life with her police officer fatherAsahi Shimbun
DISASTER3d agoBeyond the smoke, a small 'mountain'; the tragedy rescue workers saw: what happened in the fire that killed 44 peopleAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS3d agoChina's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expectedChina's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.CNBC
WORLD3d agoDon’t leave Hong Kong parents to their own devices on child social media useHong Kong, a city of overachievers, especially when it comes to the young, is also filled with children who take to social media early. Almost 35 per cent of kindergarten pupils log at least one hour of recreational screen time daily. By the junior forms, 60 per cent exceed the international two-hour daily limit. The time children spend on screens creates friction at home, accounting for 85.5 per cent of family disputes. Governments must look into whether they are adequately protecting children...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoJapan factory output edges up despite Mid - East headwindsJapan's factory output showed a slight increase, despite facing economic challenges originating from the Middle East. This indicates resilience in Japanese manufacturing against external pressures.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
CONFLICT3d agoIn case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstsanantoniopost.com · United States
MILITARY3d agoIn case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstA report suggests that if China were to invade Taiwan, it might first attack the Penghu Islands. This outlines a potential military strategy in a hypothetical conflict scenario.afghanistannews.net · Afghanistan
BUSINESS3d agoShares skid in Asia as oil , yields stay highShare prices are falling in Asia, attributed to persistently high oil prices and bond yields. This signals economic turbulence in Asian markets.aol.com · United States
BUSINESS3d agoShares skid in Asia as oil , yields stay highShare prices in Asia have fallen while oil prices and bond yields remain elevated. This indicates a negative trend in Asian markets influenced by global commodity and interest rate conditions.perthnow.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECH3d agoAI cooperation with China brings hope to Pakistan small farmersCooperation between China and Pakistan on artificial intelligence is being viewed as a source of optimism for small farmers in Pakistan. This initiative suggests the application of AI technology to benefit agricultural practices in the region.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESS3d agoPhilippine peso weakness despite record remittances amid external pressuresThe Philippine peso is experiencing weakness despite record remittances, indicating it is facing challenges from external pressures. This highlights economic instability for the country's currency.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore