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DISASTER17h agoJapanese deputy mayor crushed to death under giant festival floatA deputy mayor in western Japan died after being crushed under a giant float during a local parade, officials said on Monday, a week after two others were reportedly killed at separate traditional festivals. Akihiro Nabae, deputy mayor of the city of Saijo in the Ehime region, was carrying a giant float with other participants on Saturday before becoming trapped beneath it, city and police officials said. He was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead, local media said. The exact...South China Morning Post
DISASTER17h ago1 KATUSA killed , 3 USFK soldiers injured in rollover crash in DaeguOne KATUSA soldier was killed and three USFK soldiers were injured in a rollover crash in Daegu. This incident resulted in both fatalities and injuries.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
MILITARY17h agoJapan and the US begin joint maneuvers with a record 57,000 military personnelClarín
POLITICS17h agoGreat powers compete for influence in Central AsiaUS, Russia and China compete for influence in region that is geographically important and has huge resources of oil, gas and rare earthsIrish Times World
BUSINESS17h agoHow a US$110 million fishing harbour in Tanzania serves China’s food and security goalsAbout 300km (186 miles) south of Dar es Salaam and near the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, the fishing town of Kilwa Masoko has a new port designed to accommodate fishing vessels far larger than the boats that have long worked this stretch of Tanzania’s coast. The fishing port had passed its completion inspection, China’s ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian said last week, while hailing it Tanzania’s first large-scale modern fishing harbour. Designed to land 60,000 tonnes of fish a year, it aims to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS17h agoChina cuts US Treasury holdings, iPhone Duo pre-orders: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China cuts US Treasury holdings to 18-year low in August as debt fears mount 2. China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach after ‘kill switch’ threat 3. Landmark China trial achieves 84% efficacy treating cancer with waste water tech 4. Police urge Apple to fix security after 110...South China Morning Post
CYBER18h agoCredit card fraud reports over iPhone Duo pre-orders jump to 130 cases, police sayHong Kong police received nearly 20 more reports of unauthorised credit card transactions linked to iPhone Duo pre-orders over the weekend, bringing the total amount involved to HK$5 million (US$637,100). A police spokesman said the force had received 130 reports involving unauthorised smartphone purchases totalling HK$5 million as of 9am on Monday. The cases were provisionally classified as “obtaining property by deception” and were being investigated by the cyber security and technology crime...South China Morning Post
WORLD18h agoLawmakers blame Huanggang Port queues on confusion, traffic surge and system issuesHong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port handled more than 152,000 crossings on Sunday, with some travellers waiting up to two hours amid congestion that lawmakers attributed to unfamiliarity with new clearance procedures, a surge in traffic and computer system reboots. Immigration Department figures showed the port handled 152,068 crossings, the highest daily total since it opened on October 12. These comprised 77,166 outbound trips and 74,902 inbound journeys. Hongkongers accounted for 133,265...South China Morning Post
POLITICS18h agoFrom pandas to Peak vistas, Hong Kong sets out to captivate Apec delegatesGiant pandas, open-top bus rides, a Chinese cooking class, traditional opera, a harbour cruise, the Big Buddha, and The Peak are among the highlights of a packed social programme for VIPs attending this week’s meeting of Apec finance ministers in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to official itineraries obtained by the SCMP, about 500 delegates and guests from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum’s 21 member economies have been offered a range of activities...South China Morning Post
HEALTH19h agoThe human touch behind the virtual technology for preparing child cancer patientsHong Kong Polytechnic University professor Shara Lee Wee-yee has been using a mixed reality programme to reduce the fear and uncertainty children face before radiotherapy, with personalised rehearsals that allow families to experience the treatment journey before entering hospital. The simulation programme, HEROCARE, was also a tool that helped carers understand what to expect and for future radiotherapists to develop the empathy and communication skills that patient care required, she...South China Morning Post
POLITICS19h agoTruth - seeking : the Turning Point in ZunyiThis piece explores "truth-seeking" as a pivotal moment in Zunyi's history. It likely refers to a significant past event with political implications.prnewswire.com · United States
BUSINESS19h agoBangkok Post - Indonesian stocks slide to six - year low as MSCI warning weighsIndonesian stock markets have fallen to a six-year low, influenced by a warning from MSCI. This signifies a notable downturn in the Indonesian economy and financial sector.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
BUSINESS19h agoChina Q3 GDP report : What driving growth beyond the numbers ? An analysis explores the factors driving China's economic growth beyond the official Q3 GDP report. This provides insight into the underlying health and dynamics of the Chinese economy.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESS19h agoChina’s economy grows 4.5% on robust exports as domestic weakness persistsThe official growth figure from the July-September quarter beat expectations and picked up from 4.3% in April-June, the slowest pace in more than three years.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS19h agoUnrest in Philippines threatens to upend US backed data centersProtests against widespread state corruption have flooded the Philippines in recent weeks, putting pressure on the leadership of a country that for years has been one of the United States’ closest military and commercial allies in Southeast Asia. The domestic turmoil threatens to shake up the U.S.-Philippines partnership, particularly given that American-funded data center projects under President Donald Trump’s Pax Silica initiative are among the targets of the protesters’ rage. On September 21, 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos — whose national trust rating sits at just 28% — put the presidenResponsible Statecraft
WORLD19h agoLeft paralysed after crash, Hong Kong Keeta rider caught in insurance limboAfter a traffic accident on a delivery run for Keeta left courier Joe* paralysed, his world has shrunk to the view of the ceiling above his hospital bed in Hong Kong. The tragedy took place in May when the 54-year-old motorcyclist was momentarily distracted on the road by a notification from the Keeta app reminding him to accept an order, and he collided with a car in front. Despite undergoing major surgery, Joe sustained irreversible neck injuries that left his body and limbs paralysed,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH19h agoUS prize-winning cancer scientist Wan Fengyi joins China’s Zhejiang UniversityA Johns Hopkins University scientist whose award-winning work suggests that a brief stomach bug could raise the risk of colon cancer has moved to China full time. Wan Fengyi, a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has joined Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, according to his new profile on the Chinese university’s website. Wan returned to China this month and now holds a chair professorship at Zhejiang University. He is based at a national laboratory at its Second...South China Morning Post
HEALTH20h agoCan Hong Kong become a new centre for frontier medicine?The article explores the potential for Hong Kong to establish itself as a leading hub for advanced medical innovation and development.South China Morning Post
POLITICS20h agoSouth Korea Hedging Strategy - Antiwar . comThis article discusses South Korea's hedging strategy, which is a foreign policy approach to manage risks and uncertainties in international relations.original.antiwar.com · United States
BUSINESS20h agoAsian Stocks Fall on AI Funding Worries Despite China GDP GrowthAsian stock markets experienced a decline due to concerns over funding for artificial intelligence, despite positive GDP growth reported in China. This indicates investor apprehension in the tech sector influencing regional economies.econotimes.com · United States
WORLD20h agoChongyang Festival celebrated across China _ Guangming OnlineThis article reports on the celebration of the Chongyang Festival across China. This is a cultural event observed annually in the country.en.gmw.cn
BUSINESS20h agoChina’s economy expands 4.5% in third quarterThird-quarter GDP rate puts world’s second-biggest economy on track for full-year target, analysts sayFinancial Times
BUSINESS20h agoChina GDP growth picks up to 4.5% from 3-year lowChina's GDP growth has increased to 4.5%, recovering from a three-year low. This indicates a notable shift in the country's economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS20h agoIndonesian stocks plunge to six-year low as MSCI downgrade fears mountIndonesia's benchmark stock index plunged to its lowest level in six years.CNBC
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