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SCI & TECHAug 28MiniMax expands Alibaba cloud pact as compute needs surge for training and inferenceChinese artificial intelligence firm MiniMax has raised the three-year purchase ceiling on its cloud computing deals with Alibaba Group Holding by 220 per cent to US$1.2 billion, underscoring surging demand for computing power among the country’s top AI developers. The Shanghai-based company planned to spend up to US$300 million on Alibaba Cloud services this year, nearly triple its original US$115 million cap, after burning through two-thirds of its budget by the end of June, according to its...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 28[Photo Summary] Heavy rain in Ishikawa and Toyama, over 13 isolated areas, over 280 homes submergedAsahi Shimbun
HEALTHAug 28Suspected food poisoning at Azabu-Juban festival; 76 people ill, Minato Ward conducts on-site inspectionSuspected food poisoning at the Azabu-Juban festival has left 76 people feeling unwell, prompting an on-site investigation by Minato Ward. This indicates a public health concern requiring official inquiry.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 28First non-career General Affairs Director to be appointed in Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department; securing talent and organizational reform are challengesAsahi Shimbun
DISASTERAug 28Osaka built on a fault line, experiencing risk firsthand; estimated 44,000 deathsAsahi Shimbun
HEALTHAug 28Oku-Noto New Hospital decided 'no deliveries'; delivery rooms maintained, hope for the future?Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 28Most Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department directors are career bureaucrats; National Police Agency recruits also top prefectural policeAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 28Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's autumn personnel changes: 510 inspectors and above; locally recruited General Affairs Director is a firstAsahi Shimbun
WORLDAug 28Brunei No . 1 News WebsiteThis article refers to a news website identified as Brunei's primary news source. It provides information about a media platform.brudirect.com · Brunei
MILITARYAug 28U . S ., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U . S . The U.S., South Korea, and Japan are scheduled to hold a military drill amidst North Korea's increasing pressure on the U.S. This signifies a coordinated military response to rising geopolitical tensions in the region.wvasfm.org · United States
POLITICSAug 28Japan police to roll out body-worn cameras nationwide in 2027 after trialsJapanese police will expand use of body-worn cameras nationwide from next financial year after trials showed they were effective in providing evidence and verifying that investigative procedures were followed appropriately, the National Police Agency said on Friday. The agency has requested about 170 million yen (US$1 million) for the year starting April 2027 to cover related costs for around 2,000 cameras. Trials began in September last year in 13 prefectural police departments, covering...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Shares in Chinese MLCC makers rise as AI lifts sales and profitsChina’s top makers of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) – ubiquitous components known as the “rice of the electronics industry” – saw their shares rise on Friday after reporting ballooning first-half sales and profits amid soaring demand linked to AI. Shenzhen-listed shares of Chaozhou Three-Circle Company (CCTC) and Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology, two of the country’s largest MLCC makers, gained nearly 1 per cent and 3 per cent, respectively, in morning trading. CCTC’s Hong...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28China suspends Nepal rescue efforts as lake overflowsFinancial Times
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28Nepal-China flood rescue on hold as lake breaks banksDW News [en]
HEALTHAug 28Revised heat stress warning system may lack rest provisions: industry expertsHong Kong’s outdoor workers could still lack adequate rest under the revamped heat stress warning system, a lawmaker and a construction industry representative have said, adding that work breaks triggered by higher alerts are not protected by law. The response followed the Labour Department’s announcement on Thursday that it had updated the Heat Stress at Work Warning system to better safeguard workers, after the mechanism was criticised for a lack of higher-tier alerts during record-breaking...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 28High court makes first ruling on asbestos damage: Statute of limitations begins at time of death from mesotheliomaA high court has issued a first ruling regarding asbestos-related damages, determining that the statute of limitations begins at the time of death from mesothelioma. This clarifies an important legal precedent for affected individuals.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDAug 28Man who killed pedestrian after suicide leap arrested for gross negligence resulting in deathPolice in Nagoya have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence resulting in death after he jumped from an apartment building and hit a pedestrian below,…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 28Japan's finance minister to attend G20; market focus on yen debateJapan's finance minister and central bank governor will attend next week's U.S.-hosted meeting of finance chiefs from ‌the Group of 20 major economies, setting the stage for renewed…Japan Today
WORLDAug 28Haruki Murakami, Japanese writer, 77 years old: "We cannot simply sit and stare at our wounds forever. We must get up and move on"La frase pertenece a su monumental obra "1Q84", donde aborda la crisis de soledad de la era moderna.Cuáles son las heridas del corazón que menciona, el quiebre de la voluntad y el gran antídoto del sufrimiento.Clarín
MILITARYAug 28South Korea, Japan and U.S. to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drillSouth Korea, Japan and the United States ‌will conduct joint military drills from September 9 to 11 to test ‌readiness against North Korea's ⁠missile and nuclear weapons ⁠threats,…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 28Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protestsBid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 28China aspiration for multipolar world explainedChina's ambition for a multipolar world is explained in this article. It details China's foreign policy goals and vision for global power distribution.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
MILITARYAug 28U . S ., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U . S . The U.S., South Korea, and Japan are preparing to conduct a joint military drill in response to increased pressure from North Korea on the U.S., indicating rising regional tensions.kgou.org · United States
POLITICSAug 28Fact Check : Did Masses Gather at Jakarta Monas for the August 27 Protest ? This article is a fact check examining whether large numbers of people gathered at Jakarta Monas for a protest on August 27, aiming to verify claims related to a public demonstration.en.tempo.co
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