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WORLDAug 25Japan civic group holds exhibition on Japanese army wartime poison gas useen.people.cn · China
HEALTHAug 25Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital to start 24-hour inpatient services in DecemberThe Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong will launch 24-hour inpatient services in December, the first of its kind in the city, and charge patients HK$980 (US$125) per day for subsidised care, more than three times the fee at public hospitals. The city’s first dedicated traditional Chinese medicine hospital will also launch 10 additional special disease programmes within this year to help treat conditions such as eczema and Parkinson’s disease. The hospital, which was opened last December in...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 25Why Starlink won't open Vietnam's heavily censored internetStarlink promises better connectivity in remote and mountainous areas. But in one of Southeast Asia's most tightly controlled online environments, more network access doesn't mean more free speech.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 25China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against IranThe US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.BBC World
BUSINESSAug 25Hong Kong jewellery shop slapped with 30-day tour group ban over coerced salesHong Kong’s tourism watchdog has suspended a jewellery shop from receiving tour groups for 30 days after finding it failed to stop a guide from coercing mainland Chinese visitors into making purchases. The Travel Industry Authority (TIA) said on Tuesday that Kaiser Jewellery International would be barred from receiving any inbound tour group visitors from Wednesday until September 24. “The authority adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards coerced shopping and any conduct that damages the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 25US building twice as much gas - fired capacity as China in AI boom , analysis findsAn analysis indicates that the U.S. is constructing significantly more gas-fired energy capacity than China. This increase is attributed to the current boom in artificial intelligence development.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 25China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles onChinese fighter jets have conducted combat training with their Egyptian counterparts in a joint exercise following a major Chinese air force deployment to the Middle East. The drill, which was launched on Saturday and is expected to continue until early next month, is part of the second China-Egypt “Eagles of Civilisation” joint air force training exercises, taking place against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Iran. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force deployed J-16...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Hong Kong power firms to raise fuel charges from September amid geopolitical tensionsHong Kong’s two electricity suppliers will raise fuel-related charges from next month, citing geopolitical tensions and volatility in international energy markets. As electricity costs rise, CLP Power and HK Electric have introduced rebate and relief schemes as grass-roots households face higher air-conditioning expenses after a summer with an unusually large number of very hot days. HK Electric, which supplies electricity mainly to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, said on Tuesday that its...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 25Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forestsAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 25Unitree’s 45% post-IPO plunge raises concerns over China’s robotics bubbleA substantial post-IPO stock plunge for Unitree is raising concerns about a potential bubble in China's robotics industry, suggesting market volatility and investor apprehension within the sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTAug 25China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctionsFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 25Hong Kong exports jump 50.7% in July, driven by growth in AI-related electronicsHong Kong exports surged by 50.7 per cent year on year in July, driven by “impressive growth” in artificial intelligence-related electronic products, with the government expecting the robust demand to continue supporting trade development despite geopolitical risks. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Tuesday showed that the value of exports jumped to HK$672.5 billion (US$86.2 billion) last month after a 53.4 per cent rise in June. A government spokesman...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 25Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?China’s muted response to North Korea’s latest missile launch, which came soon after top diplomat Wang Yi’s visit to Seoul, underscores how Beijing is prioritising Pyongyang’s stability over near‑term denuclearisation, according to analysts. North Korea started launching more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles just hours after Wang concluded his two-day visit on Thursday, the foreign minister’s first official trip to South Korea in nearly five years. South Korea and Japan condemned the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Nvidia, Supermicro employees charged over export of AI servers to ChinaTaiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 25Hong Kong government statistician cleared of loitering charge near girls’ schoolA Hong Kong court has acquitted a government statistician accused of loitering near a girls’ school and outside a classroom to photograph a pupil, ruling that his conduct did not pose an actual threat despite leaving the girl feeling unsafe. Eastern Court Magistrate Kestrel Lam Tsz-hong on Tuesday found 59-year-old Patrick Lam Win-hon not guilty of one count of loitering causing concern, despite acknowledging that the defendant had loitered at one of Causeway Bay’s leading girls’ schools on July...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities , says defense chiefThe Philippine defense chief announced that the country is looking to expand its military drone capabilities. This indicates a focus on modernizing and enhancing national defense assets.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSAug 25 [ Key Points ] Seoul braces for fallout from expanded US sanctions on IranSeoul is bracing for potential fallout from expanded US sanctions on Iran. This indicates anticipated geopolitical and economic impacts on a major international city.koreaherald.com · South Korea
DISASTERAug 25Indonesian Muslims brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfiresEuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 25Philippines to expand military drone fleet as South China Sea tensions riseThe Philippines plans to expand its unmanned ⁠capabilities, including through development ⁠and acquisition of drones as part ⁠of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. US defence ally the Philippines also planned to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defence assets to strengthen its external defence capabilities, Defence Secretary Gilberto ‌Teodoro told a budget hearing in the lower house of Congress. The Philippines has shifted its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25KKR to acquire Japanese beauty platform Ci FLAVORS from L Catterton and FoundersSeeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 25Egypt - China Air Drill Draws Attention Of US And IsraelAn air drill between Egypt and China has attracted the attention of the US and Israel. This indicates notable military activity and geopolitical interest.i24news.tv · Israel
POLITICSAug 25Japan lawmakers head to Beijing to mend ties - News TodayJapanese lawmakers are traveling to Beijing with the aim of improving diplomatic relations between the two nations. This initiative signifies an effort to strengthen international ties.newstodaynet.com · India
BUSINESSAug 25Global Times : What does China 4 . 7 percent growth in the first half of 2026 tell us ? Zhong Caiwen articleAn article from Global Times by Zhong Caiwen discusses the implications of China's 4.7 percent economic growth in the first half of 2026. This analyzes future economic trends for China.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 25South Korea’s Hyundai, union agree on tentative wage deal after rare full-day strikeSouth Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike. Around 40,000 employees of a roughly 73,000-strong domestic workforce at the country’s largest carmaker walked off the job on Friday, according to union figures, in the first such action for a decade. The union said on Monday that it had returned to talks with the company and had postponed shorter strikes planned...South China Morning Post
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