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POLITICSAug 26Trump Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order | OpinionsA 'Korean gambit' by Trump is seen as exposing changes in the East Asian order. This suggests significant geopolitical shifts influenced by the former president's actions.aljazeera.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 26Shein valuation plunges to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPOShein's valuation has reportedly dropped to $27 billion during its Hong Kong IPO. This indicates a significant shift in the company's market assessment.singaporestar.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHAug 26Bill Gates seeks meeting with China’s Xi Jinping to discuss AI risks - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 26China’s multilateral pitch is finding an audienceAs Washington increasingly turns away from the multilateral order it once helped build, Beijing is emerging as an advocate of international cooperation and rules-based stability. For some, the real surprise is that China’s rise is not challenging the world order but that its interests align with preserving it. When I met Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the corridor of a congress centre in Myanmar, he had just finished addressing more than 50 foreign ministers, emphasising the need for a...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Tokyo Metropolitan Government employees experience 'bringing children to work' event: 'It's easier to work than at home'Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 26Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian orderGrowing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 26China top legislator meets head of Uzbek presidential administrationChina's top legislator held a meeting with the head of Uzbekistan's presidential administration. This engagement signifies diplomatic interaction between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
MILITARYAug 26South Korea Says Russian Military Planes Entered Its Air Defense Zoneenglish.aawsat.com · Syria
DISASTERAug 26Indonesia opens its skies to Malaysian rainmakers as haze crisis deepensIndonesia has allowed Malaysian "rainmakers" access to its airspace as a haze crisis intensifies. This represents international cooperation to mitigate a significant environmental disaster.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 26Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge NeuralinkChina is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standards by 2028 and encourage at least 100 companies to adopt them. It also plans to lead or participate...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Student of the Year Awards celebrates 45 years of excellence, announces new vision for nurturing Hong Kong’s future leadersCelebrating its 45th anniversary this year, the Student of the Year (SOTY) Awards unveiled a series of forward-looking initiatives while honouring a community-minded student-athlete from Ying Wa College with the Grand Prize for exemplifying this year’s theme: “Leadership in Action: Shaping the Possible.” Organised by the South China Morning Post and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, with support from the Education Bureau, the annual awards programme reached another milestone this...South China Morning Post
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