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POLITICS20h 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
WORLD20h agoSaga Prefecture, with a 0.8% installation rate, the lowest in the nation, promotes the spread of simple cooling in school gymnasiumsAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS20h 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
BUSINESS21h 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]
BUSINESS21h 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
DISASTER21h agoHeavy rain in Fukui, number of flooded homes increases to 165; acceptance of disaster waste beginsAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS21h 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
BUSINESS21h 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
WORLD21h 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
BUSINESS21h 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
MILITARY21h 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
POLITICS21h agoChina warns of consequence for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summitclickondetroit.com · United States
MILITARY21h 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
WORLD22h 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
BUSINESS22h 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]
MILITARY22h 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
POLITICS22h 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
SCI & TECH22h agoAs Chinese chipmakers snap up local gear, self-sufficiency drive faces commercial testChinese chipmakers are setting increasingly aggressive targets to source production equipment locally, adding pressure on domestic toolmakers to come up with machines that are reliable in the exacting environment of high-volume wafer production. Several new wafer fabrication plants, or fabs, in the country were setting explicit localisation targets, according to Jie Chen, chairman of Britech Semiconductor Equipment (Shanghai) Corp, who spoke at an industry conference in eastern China’s Wuxi on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS22h agoBilibili’s (BILI) Ad Engine And Margins Outrun Its Slumping Game UnitBilibili's ad engine and margins are reportedly outperforming its struggling game unit. This indicates a shift in the company's revenue streams and profitability drivers.Yahoo Finance
DISASTER22h ago103 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake, bereaved families attend a grand memorial service; a memorial ceremony for the Korean massacre also heldAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS22h agoHong Kong school starts academic year without replacing head fired for swearingA Hong Kong secondary school has begun the new academic year without a principal while authorities vet a replacement for the former head, who was fired for swearing at security guards during a Singapore study trip. Former lawmaker Edmund Wong Chun-sek, who is also a manager of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, said on Tuesday that the Education Bureau was currently conducting background checks on the candidate. The school, located in Tuen Mun, was under the temporary leadership of its...South China Morning Post
POLITICS22h agoMinister of Internal Affairs and Communications: 'Used chat. Deleted appropriately' regarding post issues delaying information disclosureAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESS23h agoGlobal investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunitiesShenzhen, the southern Chinese city home to US-sanctioned telecoms giant Huawei Technologies and drone maker DJI, has seen an influx of investors and business leaders amid rising global interest in Chinese artificial intelligence and robotics. On Tuesday, the tech hub hosted investor conferences led by three international financial institutions – HSBC, UBS and Nomura – with AI, robotics and other emerging technologies featuring prominently on their agendas. More investors could arrive to chase...South China Morning Post
CYBER23h agoDeceived by fake police, ignored real police persuasion, 65.95 million yen damages in AomoriAsahi Shimbun
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