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BUSINESSOct 13Lotte Shopping launches shareholder rewards program with discounts and perksLotte Shopping will launch its L.Honors Club shareholder rewards program on Nov. 1, offering discounts, L.Point bonuses and premium benefits for long-term investors.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
POLITICSOct 13MEA reaffirms Ladakh is an integral part of India, says China’s denial cannot change factsSpat comes 10 days after the Survey of India announced the standardisation of the names of specific relief features in Ladakh, including 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake, and one other water bodyThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 13Former Ajinomoto Frozen Foods employee arrested on suspicion of breach of trust; potential damage from fictitious transactions; Gunma Prefectural PoliceA former employee of Ajinomoto Frozen Foods has been arrested on suspicion of breach of trust, with investigations pointing to potential damages from fictitious transactions. Gunma Prefectural Police are handling the case.Asahi Shimbun
DISASTEROct 13Investigators probe cockpit control movement in fatal cargo plane runway crashAviation investigators in Hong Kong are working to determine why a cockpit control on a Boeing cargo freighter moved forward during landing last year, causing the aircraft to veer off an airport runway and kill two security personnel. The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA), an independent body under the Transport and Logistics Bureau, provided an update on Tuesday on the fatal incident involving the Boeing freighter, owned by Turkish cargo airline ACT Airlines and operated on behalf of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 13Average loss for elderly Hongkongers to investment scams jumps 33% to HK$1.08mThe average loss suffered by elderly victims of investment scams in Hong Kong rose by a third year on year to HK$1.08 million (US$137,600) in 2026, the city’s police chief has said, calling for greater community vigilance against syndicates preying on retirees. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming on Tuesday also warned of a recent surge in scams involving fraudsters posing as customer service officers, with such cases nearly doubling from last year. Speaking at the launch of “Anti-fraud...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 13BREAKING NEWS: Kyushu shinkansen trains to operate as usual from Wed.BREAKING NEWS: Kyushu shinkansen trains to operate as usual from Wed. Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLDOct 13Hong Kong star Angela Yuen details harassment, sparking writer’s apologyHong Kong actress Angela Yuen Lai-lam has detailed her experiences with sexual harassment over years in the entertainment industry, including an incident where an actor planted an unscripted kiss on her cheek during filming. The revelations by the film star – a two-time Golden Horse Award nominee, including a nod for next month’s ceremony – sparked heated discussion online and swift fallout. On Tuesday, culture editor and writer Wong Wing-leung, known by his pen name “Red Eye”, issued an apology...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 13University of Tokyo presidential selection: 'Explanation' requested on handling of internal faculty vote, etc. by volunteer faculty and staffVolunteer faculty and staff at the University of Tokyo have requested an explanation regarding the handling of an internal faculty vote related to the presidential selection. This indicates scrutiny over the university's governance and selection processes.Asahi Shimbun
SCI & TECHOct 13Alibaba unveils $450 AI glassesAlibaba has unveiled new AI-powered glasses priced at $450. This marks a new product offering in the artificial intelligence and wearable technology market.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDOct 13South Korea shopping centre stabbing leaves 8 injuredSouth China Morning Post
CYBEROct 1310 hours a day… Is it an employment contract for a special fraud caller? Hiroshima Prefectural Police announceHiroshima Prefectural Police have announced an inquiry into potential fraudulent employment contracts for special fraud callers working long hours. This indicates an investigation into organized criminal activity.Asahi Shimbun
DISASTEROct 13Commuters stranded as track fire disrupts MTR services in Hong KongA fire near an MTR track halted train services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations during the evening rush hour in Hong Kong on Tuesday, leaving commuters stranded on packed platforms and concourses. Services along the Kwun Tong line gradually resumed at roughly 6.40pm after the fire was extinguished, the MTR Corporation said. The fire, reported along the Whampoa-bound line at Lam Tin station, led to the suspension of services at four stations: Kwun Tong, Lam Tin, Yau Tong and Tiu Keng...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 13Why Samsung, SK Hynix and CXMT shares are under pressure despite strong AI demandA sharp sell-off in Asian memory chip stocks this week signals growing investor doubts over whether the sector’s AI-driven profit boom can last, even as soaring prices drive strong quarterly earnings across the sector. Shares in market leaders Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged in Seoul on Tuesday, extending a days-long slide that has also swept up Chinese rival ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). Samsung and SK Hynix closed down 7.4 per cent and 10.1 per cent, respectively. The companies...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 134 elderly women among 179 reported trapped in lifts after power dip in Hong KongFour elderly women were injured among nearly 180 reports of people being trapped in lifts after a brief voltage dip in CLP Power’s network tripped building safety mechanisms in various districts across Hong Kong on Tuesday. The Fire Services Department said that from 1.10pm to 3pm, it received 179 reports of persons trapped in lifts and 40 fire alarms going off in parts of Kowloon and the New Territories. Residential and commercial buildings, hospitals, shopping centres, MTR stations and school...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 13China opposes India’s move to name 28 strategic locations in Ladakh“China has never recognised the so-called ‘Union Territory of Ladakh’ unilaterally and illegally established by India,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing in BeijingThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 13Fire at waste plastic factory, intense blaze, no injuries confirmed NaraAn intense fire has broken out at a waste plastic factory in Nara, causing a significant blaze. There have been no confirmed injuries from the incident.Asahi Shimbun
CYBEROct 13JR Tokai's EC site, 15,000 personal data leaks suspected due to unauthorized accessAsahi Shimbun
HEALTHOct 13Doctors warn of physical limits as China viral ‘flash step’ dance sends imitators to hospitalA dance move known as the “flash step” recently went viral on Chinese social media, inspiring countless imitations, memes and creative merchandise, including keychains. In September, Chinese netizens jumped on the bandwagon, copying moves from a dance tutorial video made in the 1990s. They were especially taken with three moves featured in the video: the “flash step”, “prodigal kicking the ball” and “black bear shaking fur”. As its name vividly suggests, the flash step is a rapid, side-to-side...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 13Vietnamese arrested on suspicion of laundering 30 million yen in voice phishing proceedsVietnamese individuals have been arrested on suspicion of laundering 30 million yen obtained through voice phishing. This highlights ongoing efforts to combat cyber-enabled financial crime.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSOct 13Former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan under investigation for corruptionHuang Qifan, former mayor of Chongqing and a survivor of multiple regional graft scandals, is under investigation for corruption, according to state media. State news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday that the Communist Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was investigating Huang for alleged serious violations of discipline and law, a euphemism for corruption. Huang, 74, was mayor of the southwestern municipality from 2010 to 2016, overseeing an economic boom while navigating...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 13Is Indonesia’s haze rhetoric ‘unempathetic’? Oxygen quip tests regional cooperationAn Indonesian official’s claim that the country exports “oxygen” and not just smoke to its neighbours has renewed criticism of Jakarta’s handling of its annual forest fires, with analysts warning that defensive nationalism risks undermining regional cooperation to tackle the recurring haze crisis. The remarks by Syahganda Nainggolan, the newly appointed head of the Government Communication Agency, reignited criticism over Indonesia’s handling of its ongoing forest and peatland fires, which have...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 13China’s Zhuhai air show to feature first-ever dedicated naval equipment displayIn a first, China’s largest air show will feature a dedicated naval equipment exhibition area, showcasing active-duty hardware in service with the country’s navy, as this year marks the event’s 30th anniversary, the organisers said. The biennial China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai air show, displays China’s civilian and military aircraft for international buyers, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees. A number of China’s aircraft have debuted at the...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 134-year-old boy chokes to death on frozen jelly at Nara preschool; investigation committee establishedA 4-year-old boy tragically choked to death on frozen jelly at a preschool in Nara, prompting the establishment of an investigation committee. This incident raises concerns about child safety and supervision.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 13Man of Chinese nationality, believed to be a high-ranking official, re-arrested on suspicion of exchanging fake 10,000 yen silver coinsA Chinese national, suspected to be a high-ranking official, has been re-arrested on suspicion of exchanging fake 10,000 yen silver coins. This suggests an international counterfeiting operation potentially involving influential figures.Asahi Shimbun
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