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CONFLICT5d agoChina massive oil reserves give Beijing leverage during Iran warfinance.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICS5d agoXinhua Commentary : China construction in Xisha Qundao legitimate , reasonableA Xinhua commentary asserts that China's construction activities in Xisha Qundao are legitimate and reasonable. This reflects China's official stance on its sovereignty claims in the region.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
WORLD5d agoFormer yakuza rivals edge toward alliance as Yamaguchi - gumi courts Sumiyoshi - kai brassJapanese organized crime groups, the Yamaguchi-gumi and Sumiyoshi-kai, are reportedly moving towards an alliance. This development could reshape the landscape of the yakuza underworld in Japan.tokyoreporter.com · Japan
BUSINESS5d agoHow Shein had to make peace with China to finally go public​This article details the process by which the company Shein had to resolve issues with China in order to successfully go public. It illustrates the complexities of international business and regulatory navigation.finance.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICS5d agoLeaders of Russia , China , Iran to Attend Summit in KyrgyzstanThe leaders of Russia, China, and Iran are scheduled to attend a summit in Kyrgyzstan. This signifies a high-level diplomatic gathering involving key global powers.english.aawsat.com · Syria
POLITICS5d agoPakatan open to any future political cooperation , says AmirudinAmirudin stated that Pakatan is open to future political cooperation, indicating potential shifts or alliances within the political landscape.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
DISASTER5d agoHong Kong sets aside HK$50 million in relief fund for Nepal-Tibet flood victimsHong Kong’s government has earmarked HK$50 million (US$6.3 million) from the Disaster Relief Fund for those affected by deadly flash floods near Nepal’s border with Tibet’s Gyirong county, which have left hundreds dead and thousands missing. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the move in a Facebook post on Saturday. “I express my deep condolences for the victims and extend my heartfelt sympathies to those affected and the families of the victims,” he said. He said the Disaster Relief...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING5d agoNumber of missing in Nepal , China floods soars to nearly 3 , 000 - Asia & Pacificthejakartapost.com · Indonesia
DISASTER5d agoMissing persons in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD5d agoParents arrested on suspicion of abusing 3-month-old daughterPolice in Mobara Chiba Prefecture, have arrested a couple on suspicion of abusing their three-month-old daughter. Police said Hiroto Hanawa, 25, a company employee, and his wife, Mai,…Japan Today
DISASTER5d agoStalled due to bear sighting → 110 call for helicopter rescue on Mt. Tomuraushi: What it impliesAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS5d agoSeveral ride-hailing firms express interest in Hong Kong licences: ministerSeveral ride-hailing firms have expressed an interest in offering services under the new regulatory regime in Hong Kong, one day after the government opened licence applications setting out nine requirements, the transport chief has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that two to three firms had expressed an interest in offering ride-hailing services, emphasising that operators were capable of meeting the requirements. “Just one day after our announcement,...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoAI can make China’s political language sound more threatening, scholar warnsChina is being urged to use human translators to refine AI renderings of its political messaging, amid concern that literal translations can make Beijing’s language sound more threatening abroad. An article in a state-affiliated academic newspaper said the country should strengthen its translation capacity and guard against AI-generated distortions to improve how its policies and intentions were understood overseas. As AI takes on more translation work, human translators should work alongside...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoChina leverages short-video ecosystem, lower costs to carve out lead in AI videoChinese artificial intelligence companies are carving out a distinct lead over their US rivals in video generation, leveraging vast short-video ecosystems, looser copyright rules and aggressive pricing to dominate an arena where compute alone does not dictate success, analysts say. While US tech giants such as OpenAI and Anthropic continue to lead in frontier closed-source large language models (LLMs), Chinese firms are emerging as some of the most formidable competitors in the AI video...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoSingapore to auction luxury goods, properties from US$2.4 billion money laundering caseMore than 1,000 luxury items and 80 real estate properties forfeited in Singapore’s S$3 billion (US$2.4 billion) money laundering case would go under the hammer from September 7, audit firm Deloitte said on Saturday. The properties will be auctioned by SRI, Edmund Tie & Company and Knight Frank, while auction house Hotlotz will handle the luxury goods, comprising jewellery, watches and handbags. Some selected properties will also be offered for sale through an expression of interest process run...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING5d agoDeath Toll Rises To 616 As Missing Persons In Nepal, China Floods Soar To Nearly 3,000Channels TV
POLITICS5d agoHong Kong lawyers gain route to practise in 9 Guangdong cities under new lawHong Kong and Macau lawyers will be able to practise in nine Guangdong cities from next week after passing an examination and obtaining the required qualifications under legal amendments passed by mainland China’s top legislative body. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed amendments on Friday to China’s Lawyers Law, which will take effect on September 1. To qualify, Hong Kong and Macau lawyers must pass the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal...South China Morning Post
DISASTER5d agoChina-Nepal floods: rescuers pull 2 survivors out of rubble near Tibet border crossingSouth China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoU . S . Pours $2B Into Nuclear Tech to Stay Ahead of ChinaThe United States is investing $2 billion in nuclear technology development to maintain a competitive advantage over China. This highlights significant strategic spending in advanced scientific fields with geopolitical relevance.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
DISASTER5d agoGodzilla El Niño is Pushing Southeast Asia to the Brinkchiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICS5d agoSingapore Offers Parents $55 , 000 to Boost Plunging Birth RatesSingapore is offering parents $55,000 as an incentive to address its declining birth rates. This is a governmental effort to tackle a significant demographic issue.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
BUSINESS5d agoLocal Fresh Markets vs . Supermarkets in Chiang RaiThe article compares local fresh markets with supermarkets in Chiang Rai. It discusses different retail options for consumers in the region.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICS5d agoNurulhidayah rules out Parliament bid while father Zahid is MPNurulhidayah has decided not to seek a parliamentary position while her father, Zahid, remains an MP. This indicates a personal political decision based on family ties.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
DISASTERBREAKING5d agoNumber of missing in Nepal , China floods soars past 2 , 400bssnews.net · Bangladesh