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WORLD6d agoMichael Leyva slams podcast hosts over insensitive remarks about Kris Aquino’s son JoshFashion designer Michael Leyva condemns insensitive remarks made about Kris Aquino's son Josh, who is on the autism spectrum, during a controversial podcast episode. The incident sparks widespread criticism and calls for accountability.tribune · philippines
BUSINESS6d agoASML’s chip equipment sales to China soar 109% despite US export curb pushDutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML expects China to account for about 20 per cent of its total sales this year, after seeing shipments to the market more than double during the previous quarter despite mounting US pressure for tighter export restrictions on less advanced chipmaking machinery. The company’s sales to China surged 109 per cent in the third quarter compared with the previous three months, according to financial results released on Wednesday. That took China’s share of ASML’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARY6d agoHow a new US Army unit could challenge the PLA’s area-denial strategy in a Taiwan conflictThe United States Army has launched a new task force aimed at countering Chinese efforts to block American and allied warships and aircraft in a potential conflict. The 4th Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) – established at Fort Carson, Colorado on October 8 – is the latest addition to a series of specialised formations developed for operations in the western Pacific. Those formations were earlier activated in Washington state, Germany and Hawaii. The new unit includes nearly 2,100 soldiers and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoRussia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of ‘espionage’A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoIn Confronting China, The West Needs Partners in Southeast AsiaA plan to confront Beijing without subsequent outreach toward Southeast Asian countries will sacrifice national imperatives for willing partners, and those are hard to come by.The Diplomat
BUSINESS6d agoChina’s Li Qiang vows more high-value imports as trade surplus faces scrutinyPremier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China stands ready to import more high-quality goods, particularly high-value-added products, as part of efforts to promote more balanced trade. Li made the pledge at an opening ceremony for the autumn session of the biannual Canton Fair, China’s largest foreign trade exhibition. The nearly three-week-long event officially opens on Thursday, with more than 32,000 exhibitors and 210,000 overseas buyers registered in advance. “International trade is not...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoIn US-China rivalry, middle powers urged to be ‘indispensable’ chokepointsMiddle powers should become “indispensable” chokepoints to safeguard strategic autonomy and survive the power rivalry between the US and China, former leaders and top diplomats said at a forum in India on Wednesday. The assessment comes as smaller and middle-tier countries seek to protect themselves from mounting geopolitical uncertainties arising from the tariff war launched by US President Donald Trump. The trade conflict has hit America’s allies and foes alike and grown complicated amid...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoPhilippine law targeting foreign agents spurs fears of free speech curbsPhilippine officials want a new anti-foreign interference law ahead of the 2028 presidential election, as a raid on a suspected online scam centre near the country’s military headquarters and reports of Chinese-linked money transfers to a company tied to Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s family fuel national security concerns. On Monday, immigration and military operatives arrested 76 foreigners at a facility in Quezon City suspected of being linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoWhat does the historic Bank of America fine mean for US-China capital streams?As the US Treasury imposed historic fines on Bank of America over compliance failures involving Chinese money-laundering networks, analysts see the action as a signal that could prompt Western banks to tighten scrutiny of Chinese clients and cross-border transactions. The penalties, announced on Tuesday and totalling more than US$1.21 billion, included what the US Treasury described as its third-largest penalty on record and the largest in the history of the Office of the Comptroller of the...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoJapan Today Spotlight #84 | Why 1 in 3 unmarried young Japanese don’t plan to marryMore than 1 in 3 unmarried young Japanese say they don’t plan to ever marry. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve given up on marriage, though. A new survey…Japan Today
POLITICS6d agoCan the China-US Detente Last?Competition can generate incentives for restraint, and restraint can create opportunities for further competition.The Diplomat
POLITICS6d 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
BUSINESS6d 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
POLITICS6d 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
POLITICS6d 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
BUSINESS6d 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]
BUSINESS6d 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]
BUSINESS6d 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
POLITICS6d 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
POLITICS6d 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
WORLD6d 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
POLITICS6d 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
BUSINESS6d 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
MILITARY6d 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
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