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WORLDOct 13Can Singapore engineer love on dating apps? From public service to private romanceFor Singaporean civil servant Clare*, finding a suitable lifelong partner has been an uphill battle. Swiping on dating apps soon became a chore after multiple unsuccessful first dates, so when the government launched its own platform, the 32-year-old was all for it. “It’s like: ‘Why not?’, and I think it does have a few screening procedures so it might save you some trouble like having to deal with impersonators or people who do not match with their advertised profiles,” she said. Singapore...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 13Thailand’s deepening labour shortage roils harvest as unpicked fruits rotRipe mangosteen and rambutan hang unpicked from trees in eastern Thailand, where a shortage of migrant workers is forcing growers to decide which crops are valuable enough to harvest and which will be left to rot. For Jomsak Putirattana, who also grows durian in Chanthaburi province, the departure of his five Cambodian workers after a border dispute disrupted crossings has intensified competition for labour. Daily wages have more than doubled in some cases, from about 350 baht to 400 baht (US$10...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 13Apec a chance for Hong Kong to earn its place in China’s tourism boomOver the coming weeks, Hong Kong and Shenzhen will host two major gatherings of Asia-Pacific decision-makers. Hong Kong’s first Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting takes place on October 20-21, with around 500 visitors expected, while Shenzhen hosts the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week next month. These Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings will bring international visitors to two neighbouring cities at the centre of China’s Apec year. For Hong Kong’s tourism industry, they offer a timely...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 1319-year-old man driving a passenger car arrested in accident that killed 3 passengers, Chiba Prefectural PoliceAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 13'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoilSingapore is a bastion of safety amid global turmoil, according to the CEO of DBS.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 13Chinese stocks an undervalued opportunity, says Charlie Munger discipleShares in Chinese companies present better opportunities today than at other times, a disciple of legendary investor Charlie Munger said in a rare reflection on the world’s second-largest economy amid tensions with the US and the ongoing artificial intelligence race. The comments by Li Lu, Chinese-American founder and chairman of Seattle-based value investment firm Himalaya Capital, came amid divergence between the markets on opposite sides of the Pacific. While stock markets in China and Hong...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 13China Mobile triples capacity at mega Inner Mongolia computing hub amid nation’s AI pushChina Mobile, one of the country’s state-backed telecoms giants, has tripled the capacity of its largest intelligent computing hub in northern Inner Mongolia, amid Beijing’s push to boost digital infrastructure to power the country’s artificial intelligence ambitions. The expansion of its data centre in Hohhot was recently completed, with total processing capacity increased to 20,100 petaflops, according to a report by Inner Mongolia Daily on Monday. That was triple its previous capacity of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 13China keeps extending the Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?Some senior American executives are lukewarm about attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and related business events in Shenzhen next month, according to people familiar with the matter. They cited limited scheduling details, few expected breakthroughs and a lack of opportunity for meaningful engagement. Beijing has invited multiple US business leaders – particularly those who joined President Donald Trump’s May trip to China and later attended the White House state dinner for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 13Singapore PM Wong rejects weaker currency as shortcut to competitivenessSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 13‘Everyone wants to make history’: revamped Huanggang Port opens to brisk businessHong Kong travel agencies and border shops have capitalised on the opening of the revamped Huanggang Port as thousands of visitors poured through the control point, with special tours on offer and shopkeepers reporting brisk business. Agents said the port’s 24-hour joint clearance arrangements could give cross-border tourism a major boost, although crowd control measures dampened trade at the checkpoint entrance. Tour groups organised by Hong Kong travel agency Big Line Holiday were among the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 13China faces uphill battle to wean tech firms off Nvidia chipsThe country’s tech giants are snapping up products never designed to power advanced AI to satisfy soaring computing demandsFinancial Times
WORLDOct 13A new museum in Philippines tells a tale of life on the seaMANILA - Without Filipino sailors, much of the world’s merchant shipping would come to a standstill and the world economy along with it.nation_pk · pakistan
POLITICSOct 13Osaka Station Front "Exclusion Art" Controversy - A Political Scientist's Thoughts on the Nature of Public SpaceA controversy regarding "Exclusion Art" in front of Osaka Station is discussed by a political scientist, prompting thoughts on the nature of public space. This issue highlights debates over urban design and accessibility in public areas.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSOct 13Exclusionary art" or safety measure? The block debate in front of Osaka Station questions public space.A debate is ongoing in front of Osaka Station concerning whether a block installation is "exclusionary art" or a safety measure, raising questions about the nature of public space. This highlights discussions on urban planning and accessibility in public areas.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 12China finance minister to deliver opening speech at Apec meeting in Hong KongChina’s finance minister, Lan Foan, will deliver a keynote speech, while presentations by three prominent financial institutions will be among the highlights of next week’s Apec meeting in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. A draft agenda obtained by the SCMP on Monday listed a series of programmes for finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s 21 member economies on October 20 and 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Sources...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 12Why doesn't the United States appoint career diplomats as ambassadors, as Japan and many other countries do?Japan Today
SCI & TECHOct 12From laser shields to iPhone detectors: inside China’s booming secrecy industryA group of Chinese officials are in the middle of a highly sensitive meeting involving critical decisions yet to be made behind closed doors, with documents stamped “classified” spread across the table. Suddenly, an invisible laser beams into the room, sweeping across a glass window and allowing the contents of the meeting to be transmitted elsewhere. China’s Ministry of State Security laid out this seemingly futuristic scenario six months ago, warning government departments and other entities...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 12Don’t leave Asia’s ageing debate until it’s too lateLast month, Japan’s internal affairs ministry released its yearly data ahead of Respect for the Aged Day. People aged 65 and over now make up a record 29.6 per cent of the population. But the figure I keep coming back to was this: 9.43 million Japanese workers were 65 or older last year, about 13.8 per cent of everyone with a job. Members of Japan’s older population are not simply retired. A large part are still at work and some of those people are the ones businesses depend on. The Asia-Pacific...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 12Shibuya viewPeople view crowds of pedestrians from the windows of the iconic Starbucks building as they wait at the famous pedestrian crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Monday.Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 12Paris Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats upThe biennial Paris Motor Show kicks off with a record number of Chinese brands descending on the French capital. European carmakers are fighting back, showcasing their latest models, as the EU announced a deal with China to limit the imports of hybrids. France 24's Charles Pellegrin has been speaking with CEOs of both Chinese and European carmakers.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 12Bitdeer AI enters into eight-year agreement for A103 data center in MalaysiaBitdeer AI has signed an eight-year agreement for a data center in Malaysia. This marks a significant business expansion for the company in the technology sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 12Seadrill secures $420M Indonesia rig award, extends work in Malaysia and AngolaSeadrill has secured a $420 million rig award in Indonesia and extended its operations in Malaysia and Angola. This matters as it reflects significant new business and continued operations for the company in the energy sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 12Indonesia considers flavor restrictions for tobacco and nicotine productsIndonesia is deliberating new regulations that would restrict flavored tobacco and nicotine products. This matters as such a policy could impact public health, particularly among younger populations, and the tobacco industry in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 12Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in AustraliaBeijing’s diplomatic officials are adopting the language of the Albanese government to press their demands upon local governments and communities.The Diplomat
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