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HEALTH21h 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
POLITICS21h 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
BUSINESS21h 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
WORLD21h 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
BUSINESS21h 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
BUSINESS21h 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
BUSINESS21h 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
WORLD21h agoTHE WORLD ENDS : Bangkok International Design Expo 2026 , Asks What Comes Next for DesignThe Bangkok International Design Expo 2026, under the theme 'THE WORLD ENDS,' will explore the future of design. This signifies an upcoming international cultural and intellectual event focused on innovation and future trends in design.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESS22h agoChina's third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimatesChina's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, as foreign demand for the country's technological goods largely offset sluggish consumer demand.CNBC
WORLD22h agoSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: medical student draws from experience of volunteer workYears of volunteering to serve elderly people and disadvantaged communities have informed medical student Alfred Lam’s approach to medicine, teaching the University of Hong Kong undergraduate to look beyond symptoms and understand the people he may one day treat. Lam is a finalist in the youth category of this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which recognise the city’s unsung heroes and organisations whose work might otherwise escape public attention. The awards are co-organised by Sino Group...South China Morning Post
WORLD22h agoNo fuss, just dinner: China couple trade wedding extravagance for US$11,000 feast, cash giftsA young couple in eastern China have gone viral on social media for skipping elaborate wedding traditions and instead holding simple nuptials, spending money only on banquets and cash gifts for their guests. The bride, surnamed Zhu, is from Ningbo in Zhejiang province, while the groom, Wang, is from Taizhou, also in Zhejiang. The couple, both in their early 30s, held wedding celebrations in their respective hometowns in September, according to the Ningbo Evening News. Rather than follow...South China Morning Post
DISASTER22h agoAfter Tai Po fire, children make slow but steady recovery through play therapyAlmost a year after a catastrophic fire tore through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, 11-year-old Jackey* still remembers the home he lost. “I sometimes think of Wang Fuk Court and the things I left behind there,” the Primary Six pupil said. “I wanted to go back and get them, including the gifts my mum gave me.” Now living with his parents in a transitional housing flat, Jackey turns to the two calm-down bottles he made himself: transparent containers filled with water, glue and glitter. When...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS22h agoChina's CXMT sees shares drop over 6% as investors look past chipmaker's profit turnaroundCXMT shares fell nearly 8% on Monday after the company released its earnings forecast for the first nine months of 2026.CNBC
DISASTER23h agoTai Po fire: public accountability needed to honour those who diedWhile celebrating the Chung Yeung Festival, we are reminded of the harvest, family reunions and the need to pay our respects to those who have departed. Spooky season is upon us, too, and Halloween is about more than just trick-or-treating. It also reminds us of the autumn harvests and those who have recently passed. The victims of the Tai Po fire – the city’s worst disaster in recent memory – are very much on our minds. The 168 lives lost and the homes ravaged as buildings burned for more than...South China Morning Post
POLITICS23h agoCalifornia woman indicted on charges she was spying for ChinaNBC News
BUSINESS1d agoEU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss saysThe boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.BBC World
DISASTERBREAKING1d agoSingapore haze improves but remains unhealthyHaze levels in Singapore are improving but continue to pose a health risk. This ongoing environmental situation impacts public health and daily life in the region.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESS1d agoRobin Xing on how China’s ‘two-speed’ economy can solve contrasting problemsRobin Xing is chief China economist at Morgan Stanley. A famed economist and Peking University graduate, Xing has a PhD in economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and China International Capital Corp. In his second Open Questions interview, Xing dissects China’s K-shaped economic divergence and why he remains convinced that the “top half of the K” can offset challenges such as deflation and weak consumption. He also discusses Beijing’s real...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoHow China made climate resilience part of its economic growth strategyThe war in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas supplies, leaving governments to confront energy pressures as they prepare for next month’s Cop31 UN climate conference in Antalya, Turkey. The crisis raises an enduring question: how can climate action strengthen the resilience of an economy? China offers a useful case. Its factories supply technologically advanced products essential to the green transition at competitive prices. China has production cost advantages in electric cars,...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d ago«If I am arrested, I risk the death penalty»: In China, counter-espionage emerges from the shadows to better serve the PartyRÉCIT - Renforcé par Xi Jinping, le très secret et redouté ministère de la Sécurité d’État mène une campagne de communication sur les réseaux sociaux et au cinéma.Le Figaro International
MILITARY1d agoSecond Chinese Submarine Drone Mothership EmergesIt is a scaled-down version of the first and was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International, which is well-known for pumping out special use vessels. The post Second Chinese Submarine Drone Mothership Emerges appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
POLITICS1d agoWhy the US is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military rulerWhy is the Trump administration holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler, accused of genocide?Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d ago We asked European allies to put secondary tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil , they refused : Scott BessentScott Bessent stated that European allies refused requests to impose secondary tariffs on India and China for their purchase of Russian oil. This reveals a significant point of contention and disagreement among international partners regarding economic sanctions.aninews.in · India
CONFLICT1d ago‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese shipsAl Jazeera [en]