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SCI & TECHOct 72026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to France's Henri Kagan and Japan's Kenso SoaiThe two chemists were honored 'for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis,' the jury said, which 'provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old,' according to the chair.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 7Hong Kong finance chief says economy grew in third quarter, warns of external risksHong Kong’s economy continued to expand in the third quarter of this year, driven by strong exports and tourism, the city’s finance chief has said, while warning of risks including the war in the Middle East and inflation. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also reiterated his confidence that the economy would grow by between 3.5 per cent and 4.5 per cent this year. He was speaking during a Legislative Council debate on the city’s first five-year plan and annual policy address. He noted that...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7🔴Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to France's Henri Kagan, Japan's Kenso SoaiThe Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to Henri Kagan from France and Kenso Soai from Japan. This recognizes their significant contributions in the field of chemistry.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 7Men arrested in burglary case; 20 'cases' on smartphone, safe named 'Kaneko-san'Several men have been arrested in connection with a burglary case, with evidence found on their smartphones and in relation to a safe. This highlights recent law enforcement action against criminal activity.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 7Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartelAsahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.BBC World
POLITICSOct 7Is the 'vote disparity' in last year's House of Councillors election unconstitutional? Argument at the Supreme Court; decision by year-endThe Supreme Court is debating whether the disparity in the value of votes from last year's House of Councillors election violates the constitution, with a decision expected by the end of the year. This concerns the fairness of the electoral system.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 7AMD’s chief executive is planning to invest ‘tens of billions’ as Asian tour addresses supply-chain chokepointsAMD’s CEO has been meeting executives in Taiwan and South Korea.marketwatch · united states of america
POLITICSOct 7Tokyo's Koto Ward, by-election for ward assembly likely this autumn; appeals by 3 ward assembly members rejected for election law violationsA by-election for the Koto Ward Assembly in Tokyo may be held this autumn after appeals by three assembly members, cited for election law violations, were rejected. This indicates a significant legal and political development at the local level.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDOct 7Ex-Buddhist monk who founded Thai Aids hospice convicted of embezzlementA former Buddhist monk in Thailand was convicted on Wednesday of misusing donations to a highly praised hospice he established for people with HIV/Aids and given the maximum term of 50 years in prison. Alongkot Poonmook, formerly known as Phra Ratcha Wisutthiprachanat, was forced to leave the monkhood after he was arrested last year along with an associate, Seksan Sapsubbsakul, who served as a fundraiser for the project. The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases found both...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 7How social media shaped President Lee Jae Myung’s political powerA Seoul National University professor examines how social media boosted political efficacy in South Korea and why President Lee Jae Myung’s online strategy could hurt policy performance.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
BUSINESSOct 7Why Morgan Stanley sees more upside in Hong Kong offices than New York towersHigher interest rates have weighed on property markets in both Hong Kong and New York, but Morgan Stanley sees greater upside potential in the Asian financial hub – particularly the office segment – in the months ahead, according to its latest report. The US investment bank highlighted the similarities between two of the world’s leading financial centres, pointing out that Hong Kong’s monetary policy moved in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve, while both cities faced limited land supply,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 7How closer China-US ties – and more Xi-Trump summits – could work in Iran’s favourChina and the US – Iran’s key partner and its chief adversary – found firmer common ground on Tehran at the Washington summit last month, and further head-of-state diplomacy could work in Iran’s favour, according to analysts. Iran was on the agenda when the presidents of the United States and China met in Beijing in May and again in Washington in September. There was no direct reference to Tehran in Beijing’s statement after the May summit, but following the September meeting China was more...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 7Re-arrest of boyfriend in Nara double female body abandonment case on suspicion of murder with cable tiesAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 7EU trade chief heads to Beijing under pressure to deliver on Chinese importsBrussels has yet to find a way to curb Chinese imports, while EU leaders demand results from Beijing talks as a trade war looms.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYOct 7Rubio In Iceland Signals Deeper NATO Push As Russia, China Challenge Arctic SecurityUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled a renewed American push to strengthen security in the Arctic, warning that US adversaries and competitors are already acting in a region of growing strategic importance.RFE/RL
WORLDOct 745 bridge name plates stolen, bolts and nuts removed; total damage ¥3.27 millionAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 7Russia asks Vietnam for planes as illegally re-registered Western fleet falls apartMoscow proposed wet-leasing Vietnamese aircraft, crews and maintenance, but any transfer would involve Airbus or Boeing jets, exposing Vietnamese carriers to secondary sanctions. Nearly a fifth of Russia's largest airlines' planes are already grounded, double the normal downtime rate.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 7Engineers sent a solar platform to the Yellow Sea to test the intensity with which waves would shake it, and algae became a set of "natural shock absorbers"It was in the sea between China and Korea, and organisms began to grow under the structure. Then, they reduced its response to the effects of the tide.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 7US risks ceding AI governance leadership to China and the EUStanding alongside prominent technology executives, US President Donald Trump announced a voluntary agreement under which major artificial intelligence (AI) companies will use internal controls and monitoring, outside audits and board oversight to manage risks. The White House calls the commitments “morally binding”, but the accord does not create a comparable system of legal enforcement. The administration’s logic is understandable. AI is becoming a source of economic and military power, and...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 7Ransomware attack on 'IDCF Cloud' suspected, system outage occursAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSOct 7North Korea’s Kim hails ‘good friendship’ with Putin in birthday letter"I am pleased to have good friendship with you and open up a new chapter for the development of the relations between our two countries," Kim said in the letter, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. The post North Korea’s Kim hails ‘good friendship’ with Putin in birthday letter appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTEROct 7Sanko Seika factory fire: Former CEO and 3 others indicted at home by Niigata Public Prosecutors Office for professional negligence resulting in deathAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSOct 7Judgment prohibiting election campaigns by minors "unconstitutional," plaintiff appeals, "discussion in the National Diet"Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSOct 7Japan Post corruption case, former chief given suspended sentence for bribery over collection workAsahi Shimbun
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