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DISASTER4d agoWater accident at a dam in Yomitan Village, Okinawa Prefecture; man who went to rescue a child is unconsciousAsahi Shimbun
DISASTER4d agoNepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d ago‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UKThe closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider alternative destinations such as the US and Britain. Hong Kong-based immigration agents made this observation on Sunday after Ottawa announced on Friday that its dedicated pathways for Hongkongers would stop accepting new applications on Monday. Applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoAnalysis of the Leapmotor B10: how the SUV from the trending brand in China, which has just arrived in the country, performsThe sensation company in the Asian country arrives in Argentina under the Stellantis umbrella. It is a very high-quality model that runs only on electricity but can also use gasoline.Clarín
BUSINESS4d agoHow China’s liquor heartland traded old spirits for new energyWuliangye, China’s second-largest liquor producer, is a household name. But Yibin, the lower-tier city in Sichuan province home to the famous baijiu maker, has long flown under the radar. So when I received an invitation earlier this month for a media trip to Yibin, the first question that sprang to mind was: where exactly is it? Tucked away behind the hills of western China, we had to fly to Chengdu, Sichuan’s capital, followed by a bus transfer. And when we finally arrived, local officials...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH4d agoFridges for humans during heatwaves in JapanA Japanese company has created a human-sized fridge, and workplaces across the country have been testing it out amid Japan’s current heatwave. Caitlin Brown has the story.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKING4d agoDeath toll rises as 3,000 remain missing in Nepal, ChinaFrance 24 [en]
DISASTER4d agoBehind the Nepal-China border floods lie bad politicsAs the waters of the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers recede, leaving behind mud, debris and damaged infrastructure, a familiar pattern is visible in Nepal. When disaster strikes, the country’s usual political divisions, cronyism and institutional mistrust give way, for a while, to real unity. Across party lines, political leaders worked around the clock alongside security forces. Digital channels opened for the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, a “one-door policy” was enforced to prevent...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING4d agoFlooded rivers, cars wading through water, Maruoka Castle area also submerged due to heavy rain in FukuiAsahi Shimbun
WORLD4d ago23,000 bronzes, 14 years, 60 volumes: how China is mapping lost heritage held abroadIn the quiet of a Peking University research room, shelves groan under the weight of 60 thick volumes. Stacked, they stand taller than an average human. Inside their pages lie the details of more than 23,000 ancient Chinese bronze vessels, weapons, chariot fittings and ritual objects that left China’s shores long ago and now sit in museums, private collections and auction houses across nearly 30 countries. Published in April by Shanghai Classics Publishing House, the Collection of Chinese...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH4d agoNot a token effort: beer meets artificial intelligence at bar in China’s capitalDrinks, music, vibes … what else can a bar offer to attract customers? One in China’s capital, Beijing, is betting on unlimited access to artificial intelligence models. The AGI Bar in the Zhongguancun tech hub, known as China’s Silicon Valley, was packed with laptop-using customers on a recent night. One of the first things many did after ordering a drink was to connect to the in-house Wi-fi and configure an AI agent to access the free tokens the bar provides. Manager Yang Yuan said the bar,...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoHong Kong police investigate viral video of dog in washing machineHong Kong police are investigating social media videos that appear to show a dog trapped inside a running washing machine. Police confirmed on Sunday that they had received a report the previous night about a video circulating on a social media platform showing a suspect treating a dog inappropriately. Two Instagram stories that surfaced on Saturday night show a dog inside a front-loading washing machine, tumbling with the drum as the machine runs through its cycles and fills with water. One of...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoS . Korean president nominates new cabinet , presidential office officialsThe South Korean president has nominated new cabinet members and presidential office officials. This is a significant political development as it shapes the executive leadership and direction of the government.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESS4d agoSAIGONTEL joins international partners for $3 . 5 billion AI data centre complex in Tay NinhSAIGONTEL and international partners are collaborating on a multi-billion dollar AI data center complex in Tay Ninh. This development signifies a significant investment in technology infrastructure.vir.com.vn · Vietnam
DISASTERBREAKING4d agoHighest heavy rain warning issued in Fukui; mudslides reportedJapan Today
WORLD4d agoWaste to wonder : Porcelain second life in Jingdezhen - People Daily OnlineThe article discusses how waste porcelain is being repurposed in Jingdezhen, highlighting an innovative approach to recycling and sustainability. This demonstrates a local initiative transforming waste into valuable resources.en.people.cn · China
POLITICS4d agoFact Check : Is This Photo From the August 27 DPR Protest in Jakarta ? The article questions the authenticity of a photo purportedly from a DPR protest in Jakarta on August 27. This involves verifying information related to a political event.en.tempo.co
POLITICS4d agoCould joint oil and gas projects help ease Beijing and Manila’s South China Sea tensions?China and the Philippines have been urged to resume joint South China Sea energy exploration as a way of easing tensions in the disputed waters. A joint report by Chinese and Philippine analysts also said the two countries should work together in other “low-sensitivity” areas such as marine environmental protection and combating crime at sea. The report, published on Monday by the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies think tank, said the relationship between the two countries was at a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoWill Hong Kong see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales as assets stabilise?Financial distress in Hong Kong’s commercial property market has moderated but not been completely eliminated, analysts say, with highly leveraged asset owners still expected to find refinancing their loans a challenge. The city’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump, with new supply outstripping demand in recent years as consumption slowed and interest rates surged, triggering loan defaults. “We do not expect defaults will increase noticeably from this time...South China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoUSS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East – Winnipeg Free PressThe USS Abraham Lincoln is sailing past Singapore while returning from the Middle East, indicating a significant naval movement. This event is reported by the Winnipeg Free Press.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICS4d agoNorthern Metropolis ‘large-scale land disposal’ a win-win, Paul Chan saysFast-tracking the Northern Metropolis through a “large-scale land disposal” scheme underscores the government’s push to integrate technology, industry and talent while accelerating Hong Kong’s economic restructuring, the finance chief has said. In a blog post on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the megaproject’s success hinged on attracting “high-value-added, high-potential industries and high-quality companies to take root”, requiring market forces to be directed into industrial...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoPutin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia, China seek to counter Western influenceRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering comes as the group seeks to project a united front amid wars in Ukraine and Iran and growing tensions with the West.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKING4d agoRescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood over 3,000Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERBREAKING4d agoRescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood passes 3,000Japan Today
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