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BUSINESS6d agoSaga Governor meets JR Kyushu President: "Simultaneous equations for Shinkansen development are ready"Asahi Shimbun
MILITARY6d agoSouth Korea leans toward military conscription for womenFacing a population decline, fewer potential service members and calls for social equality to be extended to national military service, Korea is inching closer to breaking the taboo on women on the front line.DW News [en]
BUSINESS6d agoWhy Malaysia’s push for 15 million Muslim tourists is no sure thingMalaysia sees an opening in the Gulf travel disruption caused by the Iran war, pitching itself as a Muslim-friendly destination for travellers seeking halal food, prayer facilities and family-focused holidays. But such gains could be limited because the conflict has not only weakened tourism within the Middle East, but also affected long-haul flight routes that Malaysia depends on to draw Muslim tourists, according to analysts. The push comes as the six-month-old war continues to disrupt travel...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoGong Zizheng, who led China’s planetary defence project, dies at 61Gong Zizheng, a pioneer of space debris research and a key figure in China’s planned asteroid defence mission, has died at 61. A top government adviser and prominent leader in international space debris organisations, Gong died on Saturday after a battle with illness, according to Chinese media reports. No further details were given. On social media, one of Gong’s colleagues at the China Academy of Space Technology remembered him as a prolific scientist deeply devoted to his work, a warm and...South China Morning Post
DISASTER6d agoHow the Nepal flash flood unleashed a wave of anti-China misinformationTo scientists, the cause of this week’s deadly flash flood on the border between China and Nepal is clear: a glacier high on the Nepal side of the Himalayan range collapsed, sending catastrophic amounts of water and debris downstream. Initial uncertainty over the cause of the event fuelled a wave of misinformation on social media, some of which pinned the blame for the event on Chinese-built infrastructure in the region. But a war of information over China’s activities in the region continued to...South China Morning Post
DISASTER6d ago‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China borderAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTER6d agoNepal Floods: Over 400 Indians stranded on China side Safe, says MEAAddressing the press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India mobilised humanitarian assistance efforts soon after the tragedy and that the first aircraft departed for Nepal on the evening of August 26.news9live · india
BUSINESS6d agoUncertainty over CATL lithium mine restart could fuel price volatility: analystsRestart schedules for the Jianxiawo lithium mine in Yichun, Jiangxi Province operated by CATL – the world’s largest lithium-ion-battery producer – are now facing fresh uncertainty. Analysts said the development could fuel volatility in lithium prices in the fourth quarter since the mine – the world’s largest single‑deposit lepidolite mine according to Yichun city – represented roughly 4 to 5 per cent of global supply when operating at full capacity. Local environmental regulator Yichun Ecology...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoMTR Corp to deploy a world-first use of skidding method for Hung Shui Kiu stationHong Kong’s rail operator will use a skidding method – the first worldwide for a heavy-rail project – to build Hung Shui Kiu station, helping to overcome time constraints and ensure completion by 2030. The MTR Corporation said on Friday that the station structures, each weighing about 10,000 tonnes, would be assembled from prefabricated components at worksites on either side of an operational viaduct. They would then be skidded into their designated positions alongside the operating Tuen Ma...South China Morning Post
DISASTER6d ago2 deaths in 67-car accident in Gunma, 26 people referred to prosecutors on suspicion of neglecting safe drivingAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS6d agoMonetary , fiscal policies out of sync as BOK hikes rates , govt boosts spendingMonetary and fiscal policies are reportedly out of sync, with the central bank hiking rates while the government boosts spending. This indicates a divergence in economic strategy by key financial institutions.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
CONFLICT6d agoChinese government ships spotted in record numbers off Taiwan in Julyktvz.com · United States
POLITICS6d agoYokohama mayor resigns over power harassment | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisThe mayor of Yokohama has resigned from office due to allegations of power harassment. This signifies a leadership change in a major Japanese city following misconduct claims.asahi.com · Japan
MILITARY6d agoU . S ., S . Korea , Japan to hold Freedom Edge drills in SeptemberThe United States, South Korea, and Japan are scheduled to conduct joint "Freedom Edge" military drills in September. This announces upcoming multinational military exercises in the region.upi.com · United States
POLITICS6d agoFacts on the August 27 DPR Protest in JakartaThis article provides information regarding a protest that took place on August 27 at the DPR in Jakarta. It covers the details of a specific political demonstration.en.tempo.co
POLITICS6d agoTop security adviser stresses need for substantive progres on NK nuclear issueA top security adviser has emphasized the importance of achieving significant progress on the North Korean nuclear issue. This highlights persistent international concerns regarding nuclear disarmament.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
BUSINESS6d agoChina’s CXMT posts massive 870% revenue surge as ‘aggressive expansion’ pays offChinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) reported a sharp surge in first-half revenue on Friday, as the firm released its first financial results since becoming China’s most valuable publicly traded company in a blockbuster Shanghai listing last month. The Hefei-based firm – China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) products – posted revenue of 150.31 billion yuan (US$22.4 billion) for the six months to June, up 873.64 per cent year on year, according to a filing...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoHong Kong launches first regional mediation platform for medical disputesHong Kong has launched the first regional mediation and arbitration platform dedicated to medical and healthcare services as part of the city’s efforts to resolve local and cross-border disputes and strengthen its bid to become an international legal services hub. The Healthcare Dispute Resolution Centre, a non-profit organisation set up in 2024, announced its new online platform on Friday, providing both virtual and face-to-face services for patients and medical practitioners to settle...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoNumber of births in the first half of this year: 342,068, an increase for the first time in 11 yearsThe number of births in the first half of this year reached 342,068, marking an increase for the first time in 11 years. This indicates a notable shift in demographic trends.Asahi Shimbun
CYBER6d agoChina-Made ZBT Routers Ship With Two Implants Giving Unauthenticated Attackers Root AccessThe Hacker News
WORLD6d agoKyodo News managing editor suspended due to inappropriate editing workThe managing editor of Kyodo News has been suspended due to inappropriate editing work. This indicates an internal disciplinary action within the news organization.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESS6d agoBOCHK posts higher profit as lower credit costs offset margin pressureBank of China (Hong Kong), one of the city’s three note-issuing banks, reported a 7.1 per cent year-on-year increase in first-half net profit, as lower impairment charges and a wider net interest margin helped offset continued pressure on lending margins from falling Hong Kong interbank rates. Profit attributable to shareholders came to HK$23.74 billion (US$3 billion) for the six months to June 30, or HK$2.2453 per share, according to a stock exchange filing on Friday. The result beat analysts’...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d ago‘Never sell love for money’: China actress Jing Tian hits back at crypto mogul Justin Sun’s claimsA Chinese cryptocurrency tycoon is suing an actress and her parents to recover a bride price of 30 million yuan (US$4.5 million), then revealed details of their relationship online while the actress urged that the dispute be left to the courts. Justin Sun, 36, founder of the blockchain platform Tron, has an estimated net worth of US$8.5 billion, according to Forbes. On August 27, Sun published a post titled “My Girlfriend Jing Tian,” recounting their relationship and touching on surrogacy and...South China Morning Post
MILITARY6d agoUS, South Korea, and Japan to conduct trilateral exercises as the North increases pressure on the USClarín
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