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POLITICSOct 14Philippines announces Trump will attend the ASEAN summit, his first visit since 2017The US president will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila, marking his return to the country since 2017, in a context of strengthened bilateral ties. After his visit to the Philippines, the leader will go to China for the APEC forum, amidst tensions in the South China Sea.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 14China’s EV industry faces double blow from EU export quota, VAT rebate cutChina’s electric vehicle (EV) makers have been hit with a double blow as both Beijing and Brussels introduce measures that will affect their exports, leading analysts to revise down their earnings forecasts for the industry. The twin measures – combined with a sales decline in China’s domestic market – could create a “do-or-die moment” for some of the country’s 50-odd EV makers, ramping up financial pressure on the companies, according to industry officials. On Friday, China and the European...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 14China’s Next FrontierTechnology experts Kathleen Curlee and Sam Bresnick argue that China is catching up to the United States in space, commercially and militarily. This poses a threat to U.S. military operations, which rely on space-based capabilities. Washington must invest in space defense and also reduce its reliance on the domain.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSOct 14Chinese business visit to Kuril Islands will do nothing to ease tensions in TokyoA business delegation from northeastern China has visited a Russian-controlled, Japanese-claimed island off Hokkaido to explore joint economic projects, a move that has prompted protests from Tokyo. Officials and business leaders from Heilongjiang province, which borders Russia’s far east, travelled to Etorofu – known to Russians as Iturup – to survey potential investment opportunities, according to the Sakhalin Oblast government, which oversees the island. Etorofu is the largest island in a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 14China’s carmakers eye record sales, luxury model hits regulatory bump: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China carmakers eye record 12 million global sales in 2026 as EV demand surges Chinese automotive groups have cause to celebrate their go-global strategy amid breakneck export growth in recent years, with deliveries in 2026 expected to beat expectations already buoyed by an...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 14Complaints of nuisance behaviour on Hong Kong public transport hit 3-year highComplaints about noisy and inconsiderate passengers on Hong Kong’s public transport have more than doubled over three years, with authorities recording a surge in reports of people playing loud music and putting their feet on seats. The Transport Department and Environmental Protection Department received 66 complaints about noise nuisance and improper or unhygienic behaviour in 2025, up from 31 in 2023, according to figures released by the government on Wednesday. “[Passengers] should be...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 14‘I bathe, wash dishes, apply make-up’: Japan’s PM says busier than men who came beforeJapan’s prime minister said on Wednesday she probably spent “three or four more hours” than her male predecessors tackling household duties on top of her already packed daily schedule. “In the morning, I bathe, fix breakfast and then wash dishes, not to mention apply make-up,” Sanae Takaichi, elected last year as Japan’s first woman prime minister, told parliament. “I feel like I’m spending three or four more hours than male prime ministers doing these things.” A self-described workaholic,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 14DP chief confirms Shincheonji members joined party before leadership voteDemocratic Party chief Kim Min-seok said an internal review confirmed that a substantial number of Shincheonji Church members joined the party ahead of its August leadership convention.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
POLITICSOct 14Japan urges Russia to ensure 'impartial treatment' for arrested journalistTokyo said Wednesday it had urged Moscow to ensure "fair and impartial treatment" for a Japanese journalist who was arrested by Russia on suspicion of espionage. Russia's foreign…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 14Will South China Sea’s code of conduct remain elusive as deadline looms?A long-awaited code of conduct (COC) for the South China Sea risks becoming a toothless agreement, analysts have warned, as Beijing and Southeast Asian nations scramble to hammer out a deal by the end of 2026. More than three decades since it was mooted, the proposed pact has remained gridlocked over how to balance competing territorial claims among China and four rival claimant states – Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei and the Philippines. Maritime experts speaking at a conference in Kuala Lumpur this...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 14Woman arrested for attempted murder of married man she was having an affair withPolice in Fukuoka have arrested a 33-year-old woman on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill a 39-year-old married man with whom she was having an…Japan Today
WORLDOct 14American man runs out of money in Japan, gets arrested for overstaying tourist visaAt around 7 o’clock in the evening last Saturday, a 36-year-old American man walked into a police station in the town of Izumi in Kagoshima Prefecture. He was…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 14Farm chief appears to backtrack on legality issue over free voter bus ridesEmbattled Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana said Wednesday he has decided to resign over controversies surrounding his past behavior in his constituency, in a major blow to her…Japan Today
WORLDOct 14Domestic helper charged with murdering 93-year-old employer in Hong KongAn Indonesian domestic helper in Hong Kong has been remanded in custody after being charged with killing her 93-year-old employer at the weekend. Kharsina, 52, was brought to the Kwun Tong Court on Wednesday to face a count of murder. Police arrested her in the early hours of Monday after her 93-year-old employer was found unresponsive in her flat at Long Yiu House in Kai Tak’s Tak Long Estate on Sunday. Paramedics rushed the elderly woman to hospital after administering emergency treatment at...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 14San Tin tech hub operator pledges affordable land to attract tenantsThe operator of Hong Kong’s flagship San Tin Technopole has pledged to offer affordable land to attract tenants, while revealing plans to reclaim and redevelop fish ponds near the Shenzhen border to accommodate a client requiring substantial premises. Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu, chairman of San Tin Technopole Company Limited, the government-owned entity overseeing the technology cluster next to the mainland Chinese border, said on Wednesday that he would follow the land-grant approach used for the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 14New bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade lateA new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open more than a decade after the Chinese side of it was built, in the latest sign of closer ties between the two countriesABC News
BUSINESSOct 14Ryohin Keikaku GAAP EPS of ¥143.84, revenue of ¥923.59B; updates FY 2027 outlookRyohin Keikaku has reported its GAAP EPS as ¥143.84 and revenue as ¥923.59 billion, and has also provided an updated outlook for fiscal year 2027. These figures represent the company's recent financial performance and future projections.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 14Recent EU-China talks were a 'good starting point', MEP Lange saysBernd Lange, S&D MEP and chair of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, hopes the EU and China can reach a “comprehensive agreement” to resolve their trade dispute by March next year.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 14China and North Korea to open border bridge after unexplained 12-year delayA bridge between China and North Korea that was completed 12 years ago will finally open on Thursday. The two countries will hold an opening ceremony to mark the official opening of the New Yalu River Bridge, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday morning. Last week, signs that the bridge would soon open were spotted, including vehicles crossing and traffic lights and bridge indicators being activated, according to South Korean newspaper The Chosun Daily. The bridge links the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 14Abby Choi’s ex-mother-in-law urged delay in calling police until ransom from ‘kidnappers’, court hearsThe former mother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung tried to prevent her family from reporting her disappearance to police by suggesting that they wait for her “kidnappers” to issue their demands, a court has heard. Choi’s partner, Chris Tam Fong-chun, told the High Court on Wednesday that Jenny Li Sui-heung had tried to paint the influencer’s disappearance as an abduction, saying he should delay calling police until after the perpetrators contacted him. “Li Sui-heung said...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 14Nigerians warned against relocating to Indonesia without business plansNigerians seeking greener pastures in Indonesia have been advised to invest in their home country rather than relocate without viable business plans, as employment opportunities for foreigners are limited and setting up businesses requires substantial capital. The Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta, Eze Nduka, gave the advice while speaking to […] The post Nigerians warned against relocating to Indonesia without business plans appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 14Hong Kong bus operators seek fare hikes of up to 17.7% amid fuel price surgeFour Hong Kong franchised bus operators have applied to raise fares by up to 17.7 per cent, citing “significant financial pressure” from soaring fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict. Citybus has sought the steepest increase, at 17.7 per cent, followed by the KMB Company at 16 per cent. Long Win Bus and New Lantao Bus have applied for rises of 8.1 per cent and 9.8 per cent respectively, according to a paper the Transport and Logistics Bureau submitted to the Legislative Council on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 14India’s trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion in 2026Two-way trade between January and September was up 25.4% to $144.45 billion, while India’s imports from China continued to rise, up 23.3% to $125.19 billionThe Hindu
WORLDOct 14Small acts, shared dreams: students find purpose in helping children in needAbout 300 Hong Kong students applied this year for roughly 30 places on an overseas programme to help children in need, up from about 50 applicants last year. Dream Compassioneers co-founder Chan Yik-yeung said the response also showed what students could achieve when trusted with responsibility. Founded in 2020, the organisation runs local and overseas service programmes and is a member of the International Association for Volunteer Effort. Its recent projects have taken volunteers to Cambodia,...South China Morning Post
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