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BUSINESS11h agoHong Kong Belt and Road Summit explores new cross - regional opportunities this SeptemberThe Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit will convene in September to explore new cross-regional opportunities. This event focuses on international trade and development initiatives.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
BUSINESS13h agoSoftbank's SB Energy files for IPO, says it's 'substantially dependent' on OpenAISB Energy hasn't generated any revenue from its data center business, and none of its data centers are operational yet.CNBC
WORLD14h agoFrom North Korea to ICE: Photojournalist David Guttenfelder on the front lines in MinneapolisDavid Guttenfelder from The New York Times has spent 35 years photographing history around the world. Now, he is documenting it at home. The award-winning photojournalist is known for his work in Rwanda, North Korea and conflict zones across the globe. This year, he turned his camera on Minneapolis, documenting the federal immigration crackdown and deadly clashes involving ICE. His exhibition "The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE" is currently on show at the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan.France 24 [en]
DISASTER14h agoPower failure halts trams running between Hong Kong’s Wan Chai and AdmiraltyTram services between Wan Chai and Admiralty in Hong Kong were suspended Tuesday night due to a power failure, the second such incident in two days. The Transport Department issued a special traffic bulletin at 9.37pm, saying it had been notified by Hong Kong Tramways that eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty MTR station and Tonnochy Road were suspended because of an electricity fault. It marked the second consecutive day of tram disruptions. On Monday night, services on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS14h agoChina, global trading partners watch closely as Trump takes on CanadaThe latest trade war between the United States and Canada marks a turning point with key lessons for China and other major US trading partners as well as risks, say analysts and former trade officials, as US President Donald Trump continues to put his blunt stamp on global institutions. The breakdown in ties between Washington and Ottawa, one of the largest trade relationships in the world, opens one more front in the president’s disruptive path that could fuel a backlash and further distrust to...South China Morning Post
WORLD14h agoThailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays to 30 days for EU travellersTravellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.EuroNews [en]
DISASTER15h agoChina-Nepal floods: first research shows that no one could have outrun debris flowNot even the world’s fastest sprinters could have outrun the devastating floodwaters that struck a border crossing between China and Nepal last week, according to one of the first peer-reviewed assessments of the disaster. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) calculated that the surface velocity of the debris flow was 19 metres per second (62 feet per second) when it struck the checkpoint at Gyirong Port in Tibet. This is almost twice Usain Bolt’s average speed when he set the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS15h agoTrump’s North Korea hope, US revokes visas, China’s rocket force: 7 global relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump says he plans to meet Kim Jong-un this year, citing good relationship US President Donald Trump said that he planned to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, despite Pyongyang denying that the two leaders were in direct communication. Read the full story here. 2. China...South China Morning Post
WORLD16h ago‘Worst yet to come’ as Hong Kong schools cut record 126 Primary One classesHong Kong public schools have slashed a record 126 Primary One classes for the 2026-27 academic year amid a shrinking student population, prompting a sector leader to warn that the “worst is yet to come”. According to the latest Primary School Profiles, the total number of Primary One classes across public schools dropped from 1,558 in 2025-26 to 1,432 in 2026-27, representing a net decrease of 8 per cent. The guide covers more than 500 local primary institutions and is compiled by the Committee...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS16h agoWhat’s next after China court freezes US$318m in Nexperia assets amid Wingtech battle?A Chinese court’s order to freeze 2.14 billion yuan (US$318 million) in Nexperia-affiliated assets has cemented the operational independence of its Chinese manufacturing engine from its European headquarters, leaving its local facilities increasingly isolated amid a prolonged custody battle. The Dongguan Intermediate People’s Court in the southern province of Guangdong, where Nexperia’s biggest assembly and test plant is located, has frozen the equity interests in four subsidiaries owned by the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS16h agoChina’s Li pledges to address US firms’ ‘reasonable concerns’ at Beijing meetingChinese Premier Li Qiang has urged US companies to deepen their presence in China, pledging to address their concerns while calling on Washington to reciprocate, as Beijing gears up for President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States later this month. The remarks came as Li met a delegation from the US-China Business Council – led by its chair, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney – at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Li said China would address the “reasonable concerns” of US...South China Morning Post
CYBER16h agoSuspected cyberattack puts data of 33,054 customers using group-buying app at riskThe private data of about 33,000 customers of TVB-owned group-buying platform Neigbuy has been compromised in a suspected cyberattack, with police saying they have received six reports of scammers posing as staff. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a data breach notification from the company on Sunday, and had initiated a formal investigation. The platform, founded in 2018 and majority-owned by free-to-air television broadcaster...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH16h ago5 phones made in China that can rival Samsung and Apple in 2026In 2026, Chinese brands have stopped trying to catch up, and they are now leading in cameras, charging speed, AI, and batteries, and they’re doing it for less. The post 5 phones made in China that can rival Samsung and Apple in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY16h agoUSS Abraham Lincoln Expected In Thailand This Weektalkradio1059.iheart.com · United States
MILITARY16h agoUSS Abraham Lincoln Expected In Thailand This WeekThe USS Abraham Lincoln is anticipated to arrive in Thailand this week. This signifies an ongoing military presence and engagement in the region.600kcol.iheart.com · United States
BUSINESS16h agoHong Kong Belt and Road Summit explores new cross - regional opportunities this SeptemberHong Kong will host a Belt and Road Summit in September to explore new cross-regional opportunities. This event focuses on fostering international economic cooperation and development.jcnnewswire.com · Japan
WORLD16h agoWelfare groups seek clarity on breed classification amid third fighting dog caseA Hong Kong man has surrendered his dog after authorities detained it and classified it as a fighting breed — the third known case in a week following a spate of attacks in the city. The case came as animal welfare groups called for clarity on the government’s breed-classification procedures and a transparent appeal mechanism. They warned that heightened anxiety could lead to more pet abandonment and unfair stereotyping of certain breeds. Jacqueline Cheung, founder of the non-profit Love Adopt...South China Morning Post
DISASTER17h agoPhilippine capital’s ‘acutely unhealthy’ air due to Indonesian haze spurs warningsSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESS17h agoChina demands rights guarantee as US firm secures 100-year Venezuelan oil dealChina has demanded protection of its interests in Venezuela after a US-backed energy company was granted 100-year concessions covering oilfields previously operated by Chinese and Russian firms. “China-Venezuela cooperation is protected by international law and the laws of both countries. China’s legitimate rights and interests in Venezuela must be guaranteed,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Tuesday. “Economic and trade cooperation between countries should follow the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS17h agoIf a ‘great rebalancing’ is coming, will China really have to pay for it?Michael Pettis says a great rebalancing is coming and China will pay for it. It’s strange how the man who insists that power decides who pays never tests his claim on Washington. The Beijing-based economist has been warning that a great rebalancing is coming since he published a book called The Great Rebalancing. That was in 2013. His latest Foreign Affairs offering? You guessed it: “A Great Rebalancing Is Coming: Who Will Bear the Costs of a Global Trade Adjustment?” It’s the same plot: Today’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH17h agoKansai Electric Power Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 to restart as early as the 12th, steam leak countermeasures implementedAsahi Shimbun
DISASTER17h ago‘Literally Tasting The Smoke’, Malaysians Lament As Haze WorsensChannels TV
CONFLICTBREAKING17h agoSaudi and South Korean oil tankers hit in Strait of HormuzFinancial Times
CYBER17h agoNorth Korean hackers said to have sold bitcoin on Hyperliquid platformNorth Korean hackers are reportedly involved in selling bitcoin on the Hyperliquid platform. This suggests illicit financial activities potentially linked to state-sponsored cyber operations.Seeking Alpha Tech