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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
POLITICSAug 25Japan sets financial hardship, humanitarian need criteria for visa fee cutsJapan's immigration agency said Tuesday that foreigners who meet criteria for financial hardship and humanitarian consideration will be eligible for fee cuts when visa application and renewal charges…Japan Today
SCI & TECHAug 25Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heatFeeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 25How full equity buyouts could help China’s cooling bubble tea sector turn a new leafFuelled by the recent bubble tea boom and an intensely competitive market, financial investors have shown growing interest in the sector’s major brands, shifting their playbook from early-stage bets and initial public offering subscriptions to full equity buyouts. Growth of mid to high single digits was now expected for the industry in China, down from the double-digit growth projected in previous years, analysts said. The slowdown followed years of capital being raised and deployed to chase the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25China’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Trump moves toward new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisFormer President Trump is reportedly considering new tariffs on China due to concerns about cheap goods flooding the market. This move could escalate trade tensions between the two countries.asahi.com · Japan
BUSINESSAug 25Global market : Mainland China stocks slip as metal shares drop , investors await Jackson Hole cuesMainland China's stock market experienced a decline, specifically with metal shares dropping, as investors anticipate signals from Jackson Hole. This indicates current global market dynamics and future economic considerations.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 25Ajit Doval China visit : NSA , Chinese VP Han Zheng discuss border peace , bilateral ties ahead of key talks | India NewsIndia's NSA, Ajit Doval, and Chinese VP Han Zheng discussed border peace and bilateral ties during a visit to China. These high-level talks are occurring ahead of further key discussions between the two countries.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 25China’s new traffic safety law set to clarify liability for fully automated carsBeijing could soon hold carmakers legally responsible for traffic violations when autonomous driving systems are in use, marking an important step towards clearing regulatory hurdles to wider commercialisation. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, is set to review an amended Road Traffic Safety Law on Tuesday. For the first time, the document was set to include a dedicated chapter on governing autonomous vehicles and advanced driving systems,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 25As toxic haze spreads, can Indonesia make land-burners pay?South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25China’s anti-corruption legal framework is about to extend beyond its bordersChina’s top legislature has reviewed a draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption as part of Beijing’s latest efforts to expand its anti-graft legal framework beyond borders. On Tuesday, the draft Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law was submitted for its first reading during the 24th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), which runs until Friday. The text of the bill is not yet available to the public. Enacting the law is a vital initiative to...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 25Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revampThe Japan Monkey Centre, a primate zoo in central Japan known for its winter tradition of monkeys warming themselves by bonfires, will close from mid-October to renovate ageing facilities before reopening in several years. Home to about 700 monkeys of around 50 species, the facility in Inuyama, Aichi prefecture, will open only on weekends and holidays from September, and close its gates from October 19. During the closure, it plans to use social media to post updates on the monkeys and hold...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 25Nvidia employee charged with smuggling advanced chips into ChinaProsecutors identify Taiwan-based manager as ‘central figure’ in scheme involving US semiconductor maker’s AI serversFinancial Times
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 25Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfiresNPR News
DISASTERAug 2558 evacuated, woman taken to hospital after fire at Hong Kong flatAbout 60 people were evacuated and a 98-year-old woman was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a flat in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Police said they received multiple reports of the blaze at 488 Hennessy Road in Causeway Bay at 10.59am. The 58 people evacuated comprised 25 women and 17 men from the building, plus another 11 men and five women from a bank on the ground floor. The elderly woman reported feeling unwell and was taken to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai, police said. At 11.39am, the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 25Construction safety design needed to reduce fatal accidents in Hong Kong: expertsHong Kong should make safety design a part of all building development plans and address the culture of rushing work at construction sites, industry leaders have said after the city recorded 15 fatal industrial accidents earlier this year. Their calls followed the warning by Construction Industry Council chairman Thomas Ho On-sing on Monday that the number of such accidents was on the rise despite stiffer penalties, reflecting that a safety culture had failed to take root. Ho pointed out that up...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25China vows to protect trade rightsChina has vowed to protect its trade rights. This statement suggests a focus on defending its economic interests in international trade.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
SCI & TECHAug 25Debate star and physicist Guo Yanliang leaves a top European quantum lab for ChinaGuo Yanliang, a champion debater who honed his argumentation skills in international contests and on online variety shows, has left one of Europe’s top quantum laboratories to set up his own research group in Beijing. Guo, 33, says he sees scientific research as a debate between different opinions, which made him more compatible with China than Europe. This year, he returned to China to take a position as associate professor at Renmin University of China where he is building an ultracold atom...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25Xi calls on China , Jordan to further deepen alignment of development strategies -- China Economic NetPresident Xi has called for China and Jordan to further align their development strategies. This initiative aims to deepen cooperation between the two countries.en.ce.cn · China
CONFLICTAug 25China threatens Taiwan from every anglemalaysiasun.com · Malaysia