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POLITICSOct 8South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador amid POW disputeSouth Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine. Seoul is upset about a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war being made public knowledge at the UN and had demanded — but not received — an apology.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 8South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute - AP NewsSouth Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute AP NewsAP News
POLITICSOct 8Marcos says Philippines ‘resigned’ to managing South China Sea disputeThe Philippines is “resigned” to managing its long-standing dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea and avoiding dangerous escalations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said on Thursday. At the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore, Marcos said: “I don’t know if we can find a resolution to the problem, but we are resigned to just being able to manage the problem, so that we do not have mistakes, we do not have misinterpretations. “My greatest fear is that some seaman, some soldier, just...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 814th Party Central Committee wraps up fourth meetingThe decisions issued at this meeting aim to strengthen leadership and implementation capacity and rally the strength of the entire nation, with the value of the plenum ultimately reflected in the issues addressed and improvements in people’s lives. OP-ED: Party Central Committee’s fourth meeting: An advance in Party leadership thinking, capacity Second working day of 14th Party Central Committee’s fourth plenum OP-ED: CPV Central Committee’s fourth plenum seeks to unlock resources for rapid, sustainable growthvietnamplus · vietnam
BUSINESSOct 8EU trade chief in talks with China to rebalance 'unsustainable' deficitThe EU trade chief is holding discussions with China to address a trade deficit, aiming to restore balance in their economic relationship. This indicates ongoing efforts to resolve trade imbalances between major global economies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 8China AI startup Manus raises more than $500M after Meta deal blockedChinese AI startup Manus has successfully raised over $500 million in funding following a blocked deal with Meta. This significant investment highlights continued growth and interest in the AI sector despite regulatory hurdles.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 8Kremlin aide visits China amid speculation about potential Xi-Putin-Trump meetingAn aide to Russia’s president arrived in China on Thursday for a visit that will be closely watched for signs of preparation for a possible trilateral summit with the US during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting next month. Nikolai Patrushev, who is also chairman of Russia’s Maritime Board, was set to hold talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday. Leading a delegation that included representatives from government...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8‘We’re at a tipping point’: EU prepares its toughest weapon yet against ChinaIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 8South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war rowIt is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.BBC World
CYBEROct 8Hacker Used Chinese-Developed A.I. Tool to Target South Korean Banks, CrowdStrike SaysThe cybersecurity firm said the attacker was likely a Chinese speaker and financially motivated, but did not attribute the attacks to a named individual or group.NYT World
BUSINESSOct 8Standard Chartered to expand crypto custody services in SingaporeStandard Chartered's Singapore unit plans to offer custody for selected crypto assets, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets to institutional investors.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSOct 8South Korea to recall ambassador from Ukraine amid POW disputeSouth Korea said on Thursday it would recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The two countries have been at loggerheads since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last month disclosed the prisoner transfer, sparking anger in Seoul, which said it had placed their families in North Korea at risk. The recall also comes days after a media report alleged more than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 8Taiwanese President promises to US legislators to strengthen the island's self-defenseThe Taiwanese leader reiterates his commitment to strengthening defense and cooperation with the U.S., amidst tensions with China and doubts about American support. He seeks to advance military and economic collaboration, while American congressmen highlight shared values and resilience.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 8Seven & i Holdings GAAP EPS of ¥54.25, revenue of ¥5460.27B; reaffirms full-year outlookSeven & i Holdings reported its GAAP EPS and revenue figures and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. This provides an update on the company's financial performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 8South Korea to recall ambassador from KyivThe South Korean government has decided to recall its ambassador to Kyiv over disagreements concerning the situation involving prisoners of war from North Korea.Ukrinform [en]
BUSINESSOct 8Fast Retailing GAAP EPS of ¥1765.70, revenue of ¥3963.39B; gives FY2027 outlookFast Retailing announced its GAAP EPS and revenue, alongside providing its fiscal year 2027 outlook. This offers insights into the company's financial results and future projections.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 8Uniqlo sees profits soar in China despite Beijing-Tokyo tensionsFast Retailing, the parent company of Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo, has defied the ongoing political tensions between Beijing and Tokyo and soft consumer sentiment in China to log a rebound in sales and profits on the Chinese mainland. The Japanese firm said the 2026 financial year, which ended in August, had been a period in which its mainland China business had “made steady progress, with encouraging steps indicating a return to growth”, according to its annual report released on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 8Samsung flags 783% profit jump to record $80bn as AI chip boom also lifts TSMC salesSamsung Electronics estimated on Thursday that its third-quarter operating profit jumped almost ninefold to a record 107.4 trillion won, or $80.2 billion, while sales at Taiwan's TSMC hit a quarterly record, as the AI boom keeps demand for chips strong.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 8Trump pushed Xi to end Japan freeze, but Chinese leader unmovedUS President Donald Trump pressed Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during last month’s summit to end a deep freeze in relations with Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, the South China Morning Post reported. Trump raised Japan’s grievances over Chinese restrictions imposed following Takaichi’s comment in November that the Japanese military might intervene in the event of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, according to Thursday’s report, which cited people familiar with the discussions. Beijing regards Taiwan as...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8National security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious social media postsHong Kong national security police have arrested two people, including an insurance broker, on suspicion of publishing allegedly seditious posts on social media. A force spokesman said on Thursday that the National Security Department arrested a man and a woman, both 38, on Tuesday. They were suspected of doing an act with a seditious intention under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. “The two arrested people, including a male licensed insurance broker, were suspected of operating...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 8Hong Kong child abuse case prompts calls to watch for signs of psychological harmPsychological abuse can be hard to detect, Hong Kong welfare experts have warned, urging social workers and teachers to look for subtle changes in children’s behaviour amid outrage over a viral video showing a girl carrying heavy bags of beer as her stepfather called her “useless”. Welfare groups said on Thursday that emotional and verbal abuse were among the most common yet least recognised forms of child abuse. Signs often emerged through changes such as social withdrawal and anxiety, they...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 8Valtteri Bottas' incredible journey: he traveled more than 400 kilometers by bicycle from Sepang to Singapore to race in Formula 1El finés, que volvió este año a la categoría reina en el equipo Cadillac, salió el domingo y llegó el miércoles.Compartió su trayecto en redes sociales.Clarín
WORLDOct 8To retire or not to retire? Malaysia divided over working past 60Chew Kin Wah spent seven seasons gracing Malaysian television screens as “Kee Tat” in the hit sitcom Kopitiam in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Now 61, the Malaysian actor is still working, albeit more selectively, taking projects when the right offers land on his table. “There is no thought of retiring when you are doing something you enjoy,” he told This Week in Asia, adding: “Money helps. Never fight with money.” For Chew, working beyond 60 is a choice. But for many Malaysians, the question...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 8CrowdStrike links South Korean bank hacks to China-based attacker using AICrowdStrike has attributed hacks against South Korean banks to a China-based attacker. The attacker reportedly utilized artificial intelligence in their operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
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