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BUSINESS18h agoSwitzerland and China Free Trade Agreement ( FTA ) UpgradeSwitzerland and China are upgrading their Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This action aims to enhance economic relations and trade between the two countries.china-briefing.com · China
CONFLICT18h agoThailand Pursues UN Action Against Cambodia Over LandminesThailand is seeking intervention from the United Nations regarding landmine issues with Cambodia. This indicates an international dispute concerning border security and humanitarian concerns.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICS18h agoKorean court convicts Unification Church leader in political influence - buying schemeA Korean court has convicted a leader of the Unification Church in connection with a political influence-buying scheme. This signifies legal action against alleged corruption involving a religious organization and political figures.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
WORLD18h agoWorld Nomad Games open in Bishkek before an audience of world leadersA spectacular performance at the Bishkek Arena opened the sixth edition of the World Nomad Games. This is the biggest competition yet, with more than 100 national teams from every continent. Athletes will compete in 43 disciplines rooted in Asia's ancient nomadic culture.EuroNews [en]
DISASTER18h agoGlacier risk hangs over China-Nepal border as region remembers mudslide victimsResidents and rescuers in the Tibet autonomous region paused for three minutes on Tuesday morning to remember the victims of last week’s mudslide disaster. Sirens sounded for three minutes from 9.55am at the Gyirong Port police station, with similar memorials at rescue and road-reopening sites throughout the region, according to state broadcaster CCTV. More than 1,000 people died and thousands remain missing along the China-Nepal border area after a glacier collapsed at Langtang Lirung on the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS18h agoNIO shares slip as Q2 revenue misses estimateNIO shares experienced a decline after the company's second-quarter revenue fell short of estimates. This financial performance can impact investor confidence and the company's market standing.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS18h ago"Minna de Ooyasan" sales and operating companies, Tokyo and Osaka prefectures revoke business licensesAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS18h agoThailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays For Dozens Of Nations From Sep 15The reduction to 30 days visa-free applies to over 60 countries and territories, including China, the United States and 27 EU countries, the Thai foreign ministry's consular affairs department said on Tuesday. The post Thailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays For Dozens Of Nations From Sep 15 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD18h agoSaga Prefecture, with a 0.8% installation rate, the lowest in the nation, promotes the spread of simple cooling in school gymnasiumsAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS18h agoAs rice output falls, Malaysia looks to China’s ‘2 yields, 1 land’ modelMalaysia is looking to China’s rice-prawn farms as a model to extract more from its shrinking paddy land as a slide in rice self-sufficiency has left it increasingly reliant on imports from its Southeast Asian neighbours. The experiment is also part of an attempt to confront other issues such as ageing farmers and more erratic weather, which have dented Malaysia’s rice output. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said on Monday that Malaysia needed to raise its rice...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS19h agoShein makes Hong Kong debut amid global scrutinyThe fast-fashion retailer made a tepid Hong Kong IPO, amid scrutiny over its environmental footprint, alleged human rights violations, competition from other e-commerce companies and French and EU duties on fast-fashion items.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESS19h agoPhilippines’ Jollibee eyes Hong Kong over US to list international unitPhilippine fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp said on Tuesday it was planning to spin off and list its international operations on the Hong Kong stock exchange, abandoning earlier plans of a ‌US listing. Jollibee Foods said it was progressing in separating its international business, Jollibee Foods Corporation International, ahead of its planned spin-off and listing. The fast food restaurant operator now plans for a Hong Kong listing citing its existing presence in the city and brand...South China Morning Post
DISASTER19h agoHeavy rain in Fukui, number of flooded homes increases to 165; acceptance of disaster waste beginsAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS19h agoMicron workers in Taiwan threaten strike, seek bigger profit shareMicron workers in Taiwan are threatening to strike as they seek a larger share of the company's profits. This indicates a potential labor dispute that could impact business operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS19h agoMacau gaming revenue bounces back after World Cup lullMacau's gaming revenue has recovered following a downturn attributed to the World Cup. This indicates a positive trend in the region's gambling industry performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD19h agoSwedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China of ‘sudden illness’, aged 63Award-winning Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson has died in Shanghai at the age of 63. Radamson, who moved to China in 2016, was working as the chief scientist at the Guangdong Greater Bay Area Institute of Integrated Circuit and System. The institute said on Tuesday that he died from a “sudden illness” on August 12. In 2023, Radamson was awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award, which recognises those who have made outstanding contributions to China’s development. He was best...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS19h agoManus resumes solo operations after collapse of US$2 billion Meta dealThe Chinese-founded artificial intelligence start-up Manus announced on Tuesday that it had formally resumed independent operations, more than four months after Beijing blocked its US$2 billion acquisition by Meta Platforms. The company’s founding team would continue to lead Manus as an “independent agent lab”, the firm said in a blog post on its website, as it sought to move on from a months-long saga that has sent ripples through the Chinese and global technology sectors. The announcement came...South China Morning Post
MILITARY19h agoRussia condemns Japan - US - Australia Orient Shield military drills – Here whyRussia has condemned the "Orient Shield" military exercises involving Japan, the US, and Australia. This indicates rising geopolitical tensions and opposing views on military alliances in the region.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICS19h agoChina warns of consequence for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summitclickondetroit.com · United States
MILITARY19h agoChina highlights advanced wartime tech in defence mobilisation law updateChina has made the first amendment in 16 years to its national defence mobilisation law to include a fresh focus on new technologies – a move experts said would cover AI and drones. Analysts said the inclusion would make it possible to rapidly convert emerging infrastructure, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned systems, into defence capabilities. The revised law, passed by the top legislature on Friday, says that “the state promotes the application of advanced technologies in...South China Morning Post
WORLD20h agoChinese mahjong club owner pays US$2,800 over failed first aid, then gets refundedA mahjong parlour owner in central China paid compensation of 19,000 yuan (US$2,800) following a failed first aid attempt on an elderly customer but received a refund after government intervention. On August 17, a man in his 60s, surnamed Luo, visited the mahjong parlour in Hunan province and passed out while resting in a chair. The shop’s owner, Xiao Aihua, sensed something was wrong with Luo and approached to administer first aid. Believing that Luo had suffered from heatstroke, she dragged...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS20h agoSolar outpaces coal for the first time in China: How does Europe compare?China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years.EuroNews [en]
MILITARY20h agoUK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reachA proposed troop access deal between the Philippines and Britain marks the latest step in Manila’s drive to draw more European and like-minded powers into its efforts to safeguard the free flow of trade through the South China Sea and neighbouring waterways. The visiting forces agreement would allow troops from both countries to train and operate temporarily on each other’s soil, a move analysts said could deepen the Philippines’ ties with Nato members and reduce its reliance on the US security...South China Morning Post
POLITICS20h agoSubdivided-flat registration rate at 42.5% as ‘early bird’ phase deadline passesProperty-ownership complications and low public awareness have slowed landlords’ registration of Hong Kong subdivided flats under new housing regulations, industry observers have said, after the government received only 42.5 per cent of the applications expected in the first phase. Monday marked the deadline for the initial six-month “early bird” registration phase under the Basic Housing Unit Ordinance. Landlords who applied during this period were eligible for a waiver of HK$3,000 (US$382) in...South China Morning Post
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