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DISASTERAug 26Haze from El Niño-fuelled wildfires threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warnsFires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, an area three times the size of the capital Jakarta, the government said last week.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 26Japan tripled departure tax to fund tourism but is using money on cherry blossoms and bearsOn 1 July, Japan increased its departure tax for everyone flying out of the country, raising it from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen per departure, with the cost…Japan Today
CONFLICTAug 26Zelensky urges China to use its diplomatic weight to end Russia’s war with UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged China to play a “strong diplomatic role” to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine, bolstering his call by highlighting national day congratulations from Chinese President Xi Jinping. “We count on further cooperation and on China playing a strong diplomatic role in bringing Russia’s war against our country to an end,” the Ukrainian leader wrote on social media on Wednesday. “Peace can be our shared achievement.” In his posts, Zelensky...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Piyush Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' style startup series to boost investments, business tiesThe Minister said India offers a complete bouquet from design to large-scale deployment, and the country has a market not only for testing products, but to sell and deploy products alsoThe Hindu
WORLDAug 26Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zone to clear downtown airHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s commercial ⁠hub, is proposing ⁠to gradually restrict ⁠petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from its downtown area from mid-2027, as part of a planned low-emission zone (LEZ), according to state-run Thanh Nien newspaper. Under the proposal, the ‌city would pilot the LEZ from July 2027 in its core downtown area and the new Thu Thiem urban area, covering roughly 930 hectares (2,300 acres), Thanh Nien reported, citing city authorities. From early 2029, the LEZ will expand...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Monk remanded after alleged theft of Monkey King statue from Hong Kong templeA mainland Chinese Buddhist monk has been remanded in custody after allegedly stealing a statue of the Monkey King, a deity famed in classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, from a Hong Kong temple. The 57-year-old, Zha Jianxin, appeared in West Kowloon Court on Wednesday after being charged with one count of theft involving a statue belonging to Lung Mo Temple in Tsuen Wan. The statue, valued at HK$2,000 (US$255), depicts Sun Wukong, the mythological Monkey King from the 16th-century...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 26Indonesia opens its skies to Malaysian rainmakers as haze crisis deepensIndonesia and Malaysia have agreed to share the skies amid a haze crisis that has closed nearly 600 Malaysian schools and erased much of the Kuala Lumpur skyline from view. The Petronas Twin Towers, usually visible for miles around, have been swallowed by a grey shroud as wildfires that continue to rage across Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Authorities from both countries are coordinating operations along their shared Bornean border, with Malaysia’s environment...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26How AFL is being used to boost Indonesian relationsAustralian Rules Football (AFL) is reportedly being utilized as a tool to enhance diplomatic relations with Indonesia. This illustrates the use of cultural activities in international diplomacy.bunburymail.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 26BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin eye 15% stake in Vietnam’s Techcombank - reportReports indicate that BNP Paribas and KB Kookmin are considering acquiring a 15% stake in Vietnam's Techcombank. This potential investment signifies a major development in the Southeast Asian financial sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 26How AFL is being used to boost Indonesian relationsThis article explores how the Australian Football League (AFL) is being utilized as a tool to enhance relations with Indonesia. It examines the diplomatic and cultural impact of this sporting connection.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 26How AFL is being used to boost Indonesian relationsAustralian Rules Football (AFL) is being utilized to enhance diplomatic relations with Indonesia. This highlights the role of cultural exchange in international diplomacy.lithgowmercury.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 26Hong Kong man loses HK$2.8 million in investment scam, among 50 cases in past weekA Hong Kong man has lost more than HK$2.8 million (US$357,000) in an online investment scam in which fraudsters claiming to be employees of electricity companies duped him into investing in a “recyclable waste project”. Police also said on Wednesday that the force had recorded 50 investment scams in the past week, with the total losses exceeding HK$30 million. The force said the man, who is in his sixties, became acquainted with the scammer on Facebook. The fraudster claimed to be an employee of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Nvidia Scored an H200 Win in China , But These Analysts Warn It May Not Be a Reason to Buy NVDA StockNvidia secured a deal for its H200 product in China, though analysts caution against this being a sole reason to invest in NVDA stock. This highlights a complex situation for the company's market performance.finance.yahoo.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 26Piyush Goyal Highlights India Growth Opportunities To Japanese Companies And Leading Financial InstitutionsPiyush Goyal is emphasizing India's growth opportunities to Japanese companies and financial institutions. This involves efforts to attract foreign investment and boost economic ties.freepressjournal.in · India
SCI & TECHAug 26Chinese robot outpaces human world record in 100m sprint | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA Chinese robot has reportedly surpassed the human world record in the 100m sprint. This signifies a notable advancement in robotics and artificial intelligence.asahi.com · Japan
BUSINESSAug 26‘Squeezed further’: calls for SME energy subsidies as Hong Kong power fuel surcharges soarAn industry leader and a lawmaker have called for subsidies for small and medium-sized enterprises after fuel surcharges imposed by Hong Kong’s two power suppliers rose by nearly 80 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, since March, amid the Middle East conflict. HK Electric, which mainly supplies Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, announced that its fuel clause charge would increase by 5.9 per cent from August to 60.7 HK cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in September. The increase is the fourth...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Hong Kong police officer accidentally discharges firearm at baseA Hong Kong constable is suspected of discharging his service firearm accidentally at a police base in Mong Kok, the force has revealed. The incident occurred at 11.01pm on Tuesday as the officer was loading a round into his service firearm at the West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base, police said on Wednesday. A single round was fired and no one was injured. Police stressed that the force had strict regulations on the use of firearms and that the incident was being investigated.South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 26South Korea scrambles jets after Russian military planes enter air defence zoneSouth Korea said on Wednesday it had scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian military aircraft entering its air defence zone, the second such incursion in weeks. The relationship between the countries has worsened since South Korea joined Western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and since Moscow built stronger ties with North Korea. Seoul’s defence ministry said multiple Russian aircraft had entered and then left its air defence identification zone over the East Sea, also...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 26Dog injured, woman bitten in 2 new canine attack cases in Hong KongHong Kong authorities are investigating two new dog attack cases that have resulted in injuries to a canine and a woman, which come amid mounting safety concerns after two other similar but deadlier incidents last week. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Wednesday that it had been notified by police about the first incident involving the injured dog and had contacted its owner to gather more information. “If there is sufficient evidence that persons concerned...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26China's YMTC sets sights on Samsung, SK Hynix in race for NAND leadership - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 26'Too much too quickly': Indonesia's growth ambitions questioned by economistsIndonesia has set an ambitious growth target, but economists aren't sure it can get there while keeping the deficit in check.CNBC
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26China’s coastal regions on high alert as Typhoon Saudel cancels flights, ferriesSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Ponds of prosperity -- Beijing ReviewThe article from Beijing Review discusses 'ponds of prosperity,' suggesting a focus on economic development or strategies. This points to commentary on economic growth, likely within China.bjreview.com · China
BUSINESSAug 26As more expats flock to Hong Kong, luxury home rents poised for further upswingHong Kong’s growing number of expatriates is boosting the city’s residential property leasing market with luxury rents likely to rise by about 5 per cent this year and continue their upswing in 2027, according to property consultancy JLL. The private residential rental index by the Rating and Valuation Department had surged by 18.5 per cent as of June to 205.8 from the Covid-19 pandemic trough in January 2023, which was 173.6, marking the first sustained breach of the 200 threshold. “Hong Kong’s...South China Morning Post
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