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DISASTERAug 27South Korean police look to charge 7 for lying about concrete structure in Jeju Air crashSouth China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSAug 27Chip sell-off helps boost China’s private funds as US$83.3b is pulled out of mutual fundsThe assets managed by China’s private funds grew last month as those of its mutual funds shrank, with investors diversifying their portfolios amid a sell-off of semiconductor shares. The net assets under management (AUM) of domestic mutual funds shrank by 560 billion yuan (US$83.3 billion), or 1.4 per cent month on month, in July to 39.11 trillion yuan, according to data released by the Asset Management Association of China on Wednesday. The decrease ended a four-month run of mutual fund growth,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 27Japan fast-tracks anti-drone system amid China’s military build-upTokyo is experimenting with a radically faster way of buying new weapons – picking a domestically built interceptor drone less than three months after launching the procurement process. Analysts say this shift could help Japan respond more quickly to China’s expanding military capabilities. The defence ministry’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on Tuesday that it had signed a contract to buy Terra Drone’s Terra B1 system following competitive trials. The decision...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Creating a second home for residents of Hong Kong’s subdivided flatsA proper kitchen, a washing machine and a table where children can do their homework – these are some of the bare necessities that people expect for their homes. But for many families living in subdivided flats in Hong Kong, that is unfortunately not the reality. People in subdivided flats – dwellings created by dividing an existing flat into several smaller units, usually around 50 to 100 sq ft each – must fit their sleeping and storage spaces into a single cramped room, with a tiny kitchen and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27Global US immigrant visa pause: the fallout across China, Asia and Hong KongA pause in US immigrant visas is causing significant consequences across China, Asia, and Hong Kong, affecting migration and international relations.South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Japanese startups, IPOs set for boost with platform to trade unlisted companiesThe Japanese regulator's registration of a new trading platform for unlisted shares could help create a more favorable capital-raising environment for the country's IPO ecosystem.CNBC
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 27China-Nepal border disaster: 1,000-plus missing as Beijing sends rescue teamsSouth China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japan’s sumo chiefs trim tour dates, demand air con to beat summer heatSumo chiefs are planning measures to beat Japan’s increasingly punishing summer heat, including avoiding venues that do not have air conditioning and lightening the load on weary wrestlers. Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. Hakata ward in the southwestern city of Fukuoka on Wednesday saw the temperature hit 40.4 degrees, caused by hot, moist air from a typhoon flowing into...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo - AP NewsYayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo AP NewsAP News
POLITICSAug 27India, China to push for ‘early and substantial harvest’ of border delimitationIndia and China agree to hold the next meeting of an expert-level mechanism on trans-border rivers in September, and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological dataThe Hindu
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97From works of "self-obliteration" to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come.DW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 27Bank of Korea Doubles Down With Back - to - Back Hikes as Core Inflation BitesThe Bank of Korea has implemented consecutive interest rate hikes in response to persistent core inflation. This represents a significant monetary policy action aimed at controlling rising prices.finance.yahoo.com · United States
CYBERAug 27US accuses China of hacking NASA , Fed and critical infrastructurebirminghamstar.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 27World Humanoid Robot Games In Beijing Break RecordsThe World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing have reportedly broken records. This event highlights advancements and achievements in robotics technology.whyn.iheart.com · United States
CYBERAug 27US accuses China of hacking NASA , Fed and critical infrastructureThe U.S. has accused China of hacking critical infrastructure, including NASA and the Federal Reserve. This raises significant concerns about national security and economic stability.tucsonpost.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 27China Iranian oil imports nearly halve since war  | Peak Oil News and Message BoardsChina's imports of Iranian oil have reportedly decreased by almost 50% since an unnamed war. This indicates a significant shift in international energy trade patterns and economic relations.peakoil.com · United States
HEALTHAug 27China’s Akeso says cancer drug beat AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi in phase 3 trialChinese biopharmaceutical firm Akeso announced on Wednesday that its immunotherapy drug had outperformed AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi in a head-to-head phase-three trial for biliary tract cancer. The result represents another breakthrough for Akeso’s ivonescimab – which has already been licensed by the US firm Summit Therapeutics in a multibillion-dollar deal – as China’s biopharma industry increasingly looks to compete on the global stage. The Chinese trial tested ivonescimab and chemotherapy against...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Hong Kong remains most international city in Asia, widening lead over SingaporeHong Kong has widened its lead over Singapore as Asia’s most international city, buoyed by gains in innovation and ideas, but still trails in attracting technology investment, a leading business chamber study has found. The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s annual Asian Cities Internationality Index, released on Thursday, ranked Hong Kong first among 11 Asian cities with 74.6 out of 100 points in a measure of seven key areas. Its lead over Singapore widened to two points, up from 0.2...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Bears and pest control: how Japan is spending its departure tax windfallBillions of yen from a higher departure tax that Japan plans to use to support tourism are being channelled into projects that critics say offer limited direct benefit to travellers, including measures to prevent bear attacks and eradicate an invasive beetle. The Japanese government expects to raise 130 billion yen (US$817.7 million) in the 2026 financial year from the International Tourist Tax, after increasing the levy last year on anyone leaving the country through an airport or seaport. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27China industrial profit growth in July slumps to 7-month low of 11.2%China's industrial profits growth in July slowed to its weakest pace this year, as soft demand and a broader slowdown in the economy weighed on manufacturers.CNBC
MILITARYAug 27South Korean ex-spy reveals toll of secret missions to North: ‘treated as expendable’In 1984, Ha Tae-jun, then 24, spotted a notice recruiting for a special unit at the Military Manpower Administration office in central Seoul’s Yongsan district. The notice was scrawled on the wall in marker, with little explanation. Ha applied, and his life was changed forever – training as a South Korean operative for covert missions into North Korea. “About a month after submitting background check documents, they said I’d passed and told me to meet at a cafe near my house,” said Ha, now 66...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27A robot sprinter shatters a 100 - meter record again as sparks fly at China robot competitionA robot sprinter has reportedly broken its own 100-meter record at a robot competition in China, showcasing advancements in robotic locomotion. This event highlights the competitive development in robotics.krmg.com · United States
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