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MILITARY5d agoJapan to convert car park near Tokyo Station into missile shelterThe Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled a plan to use an underground facility near Tokyo Station as a shelter for residents and tourists in the event of a ballistic missile attack. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told a press conference earlier this month that a survey would begin in the current financial year through March in preparation for revamping Yaesu car park, which is located about two to 11 metres (six to 36 feet) underground. The alterations are expected to include setting up...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d agoInside Thailand’s bid to wire the world’s AI revolutionIn the rush to build an AI future, semiconductors are the silicon rock stars that soak up all the applause. Yet behind the curtain, an unglamorous stagehand is doing much of the heavy lifting. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the copper-laced panels inside every mobile phone, car key fob, digital camera and data-centre server rack on Earth. Without them, even the most advanced AI chip would be useless, unable to process even a single line of code. This year alone, more than 1 million square...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoCambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticismCambodia's claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5d agoUS Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering tiesThe United States announced sanctions on a Hong Kong company on Friday for allegedly helping launder funds for a sanctioned Iranian exchange house, the latest Chinese entity to be targeted as part of Washington’s expanded efforts to squeeze Iran’s financial sector. The development comes as Washington has in recent days slapped new Iran-related sanctions on various Chinese entities, prompting Beijing to vow retaliation just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the...South China Morning Post
DISASTER5d agoFootage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims thereSome of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.BBC World
BUSINESS5d agoCan Beijing’s gateway plan for Tibet survive geopolitics and natural disasters?On the windswept plains just south of Tibet’s second-largest city, the towering smart inspection systems and automated cargo gantries of a brand-new international land port gleam under the plateau’s high-altitude sun. Official road maps predict the multibillion-yuan project in Shigatse will process up to 300 trucks daily by the end of 2030 – loading cargo off trains and onto the trucks that will take goods to their final destination. It will also allow the authorities to carry out customs checks...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoEmergency buzzers to be mandated in saunas, Tokyo's Minato Ward to revise ordinance after fatal accidentAsahi Shimbun
SCI & TECH5d agoUS-China AI rivalry needn’t preclude cooperationArtificial intelligence (AI) poses risks that do not respect national borders, from cyberattacks and misinformation to system malfunction and potentially dangerous misuse. In a geopolitically charged world, does greater incompatibility between countries make AI safer? UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres offered a clear answer at the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance: “When countries align on how to test systems, measure risk and assign responsibility, safety travels with the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING5d agoNumber Of Missing In Deadly Nepal, China Floods Jumps Past 2,400Channels TV
SCI & TECH5d agoYes, We’re in an AI Bubble. Just Look to 1980s Japan.Nvidia’s earnings may be formidable, but history suggests this may not end well.Foreign Policy
DISASTERBREAKING6d agoChina-Nepal floods: rescuers pull out survivors caked in mud as toll climbsSouth China Morning Post
DISASTER6d agoSchools in Kumamoto reopened, some using campuses as shelters or sharing facilities; support teams dispatched for reopening effortsAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS6d agoHonda, Nissan set to develop shared operating system for vehiclesHonda and Nissan are reportedly planning to develop a shared operating system for their vehicles. This collaboration signifies a strategic move in the automotive technology sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS6d agoChinese Internet Giants: A good AI cloud bet?The article discusses whether Chinese internet giants represent a good investment opportunity in the AI cloud sector. It examines the potential for these companies in a growing technological area.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS6d agoTrump orders creation of US ‘Space Academy’, amid rivalry with ChinaUS President Donald Trump on Friday announced the creation of a “Space Academy” to train future civilian and military recruits for an arena where the United States faces rivalry with China. Speaking at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Trump said the institution would be modelled on the famed US military academy at West Point. “It’s called the US Space Academy. That’s a big deal,” Trump said as he signed an executive order creating the new school. “It’ll serve both the United States Space...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoJ&J granted China nod for oral psoriasis pill developed with ProtagonistJ&J has received approval in China for an oral psoriasis pill developed in collaboration with Protagonist. This represents a new pharmaceutical option for psoriasis patients in China.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH6d agoChina International Big Data Industry Expo 2026 opens in GuiyangThe China International Big Data Industry Expo 2026 has opened in Guiyang. This event serves as a platform for developments and discussions within the big data sector.australiannews.net · Australia
CYBER6d agoCambodia says no online scam compounds remain , experts skepticalCambodia asserts that no online scam compounds are left, a claim met with skepticism by experts. This suggests a potential ongoing issue despite official declarations.whbl.com · United States
WORLD6d agoManila Bulletin - He liked to listen to him ( John ) The Manila Bulletin reports on an individual who enjoyed listening to someone named John. The context of this personal preference or its significance is not provided.mb.com.ph · Philippines
DISASTER6d agoMissing Soar Over 2,400 After Deadly Nepal, China FloodsChannels TV
BUSINESS6d agoStarbucks (SBUX) & Nike (NKE): Why America’s Biggest Brands Keep Losing in ChinaThis article explores why major American brands like Starbucks and Nike are struggling in the Chinese market. It offers insights into the challenges faced by these companies in a key global economy.Yahoo Finance
POLITICS6d agoUzbekistan’s Presidential Daughter Just Got a Law of Her OwnThe new presidential administration law grants its head – Saida Mirziyoyeva – sweeping new powers, and immunity.The Diplomat
POLITICS6d ago8-point India-China deal: What does it mean for India? | WorldviewIndia and China agree to an 8-point consensus in boundary talks during NSA Doval’s Beijing’s visit.The Hindu
POLITICS6d agoMongolia Hosts COP17, Urging Global Partners to Action on Climate IssuesMongolia wanted to see “a shift from talk to action” at COP17. The results were mixed.The Diplomat