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BUSINESS1d agoIMF official says China makes proactive efforts for maintaining multilateral , rules - based trading systemAn IMF official states that China is making proactive efforts to maintain a multilateral, rules-based trading system. This highlights China's stated commitment to global trade frameworks according to the IMF.bruneinews.net · Malaysia
BUSINESS1d agoIMF official says China makes proactive efforts for maintaining multilateral , rules - based trading systemAn IMF official has stated that China is proactively working to maintain a multilateral, rules-based trading system. This highlights China's stance on global economic cooperation.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
POLITICS1d agoHong Kong to review Peak lighting installation after outcry over felled treesHong Kong tourism authorities have pledged to review the roll-out of a lighting project along a trail on The Peak after mounting complaints that flowers and trees were chopped down to make way for the installations. But the Tourism Board defended the project, saying it had consulted local residents and sought advice from tree experts to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment. In a statement on Sunday, the board said it valued residents’ views and would now “conduct broader...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoA yacht with a 50-meter pool and water slides: satellite images reveal Kim Jong-un's secret summer playgroundLa BBC suit un navire de 80 mètres de long, équipé de toboggans aquatiques, pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont Kim passe ses vacances – un luxe inaccessible à la plupart des Nord-Coréens.BBC Afrique
MILITARY1d agoChina urged to copy Pentagon’s hi-tech warfare project without US conflicts of interestChina has been urged to learn from a Pentagon project to assess future warfare but warned to avoid the potential conflicts of interest and other shortcomings of the US defence review. Project Meridian, launched late last month, is designed to identify future battlefield requirements and prioritise investment, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, directed energy, robotics and biotechnology. In an analysis published on Friday, the Beijing-based think tank Blue...South China Morning Post
HEALTH1d agoElderly Hong Kong couple die in suspected suicide pact over Parkinson’s diagnosisHong Kong police are investigating a suspected suicide pact after an elderly couple were found dead in a public housing flat on Sunday, following the woman’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Police received a report at 2.39pm on Sunday that a man and a woman had been found unconscious inside a flat at King Wing House in Shan King Estate in Tuen Mun. A tray of burnt charcoal was found at the scene. The couple, a 72-year-old man surnamed Cheung and a 69-year-old woman surnamed Tse, were rushed to...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoKatie Zacharia and Mao Ning – a study in contrasts in US and China media strategiesKatie Zacharia may have lasted just five days as the White House press secretary but still managed to set off a diplomatic incident with China. In an interview with a conservative commentator on Thursday, Zacharia referred to China as a place that “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning responded a day later with a smile and a brief, pointed invitation. “We welcome her to visit China more often when she has the opportunity,” said Mao, a veteran...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoJSS AHER delegation visits Japan’s AISTA delegation from JSS AHER visited Japan’s AIST. This indicates an interaction between organizations, likely for collaboration or information exchange.The Hindu
MILITARY1d agoHow a hospital ship helps buoy China’s strategic mission in AfricaBy the time the Chinese navy hospital ship had docked in the Guinean capital Conakry earlier this month, patients were already queuing for free consultations. The queues in front of the Auspicious Ark were so long that some people were told to come back the next day, according to Guinean media reports. The ship, operated by the PLA Navy, offers a range of medical services wherever it stops, including surgery to treat cataracts, appendicitis and hernias as well as gynaecological care. On this...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoSecond-hand smartphone traders eye Hong Kong as springboard for global exportsA pavilion dedicated to second-hand smartphones has made its debut at a Hong Kong trade show now under way, drawing international recycling platforms, refurbishers and automated kiosk operators hoping to use the city as a springboard to export used devices to other markets. The inaugural Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion, co-hosted by the Hong Kong International Communications Electronic Chamber (HKICEC) and Global Sources, opened on Sunday at AsiaWorld-Expo as part of phase two of the Global...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d ago5 dogs found dead near San Tin fish ponds in suspected poisoning caseHong Kong police have launched an animal cruelty investigation after five dogs were found dead near fish ponds in the northern New Territories, with sources saying the animals may have been poisoned. The force received a report on Sunday morning from a passer-by who spotted four dog carcasses at a fish pond in San Tin, near Mai Po, and suspected the animals had been mistreated. When officers arrived, they found the four carcasses and discovered a fifth at a nearby fish pond. A source told the...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoDavidovich Fokina, Masters 1000 champion in Shanghai with an epic comeback against Jódar: the curious statue he will haveIn an all-Spanish final, the world number 26 defeated the 20-year-old in three sets. It was the first title of this category for the player who had achieved his main results on grass. Watch the summary.Clarín
WORLD1d agoChina extends open invitation to Katie Zacharia after her ‘proper toilets’ remarkZacharia moved to China after her husband, taking job at a law firm from 2011 to 2013The Independent World
WORLD1d agoDavidovich gives Jódar a lesson in survival and lifts the most important title of his career in ShanghaiRemonta en la final ante su joven compatriota (1-6, 7-6(5) y 6-4) y celebra su primer Masters 1000 a los 27 años. LeerEl Mundo
BUSINESS1d agoLeafy greens shortage in Japan forces restaurants to change menusA shortage of leafy greens in Japan is compelling restaurants to alter their menus. This situation indicates a disruption in the food supply chain affecting the hospitality sector.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
BUSINESS1d agoHow can Vietnam stop $4bn in agricultural losses from vanishing on way to market ? Vietnam is facing significant agricultural losses, estimated at $4 billion, during transit to market, prompting a need for solutions to prevent this economic wastage. This issue impacts the country's agricultural sector and economy.news.tuoitre.vn
SCI & TECH1d agoHong Kong excels at medical research. So what is holding it back?In the first of a four-part Health Matters wellness series on frontier medicine in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Cheung looks into how the city can turn world-class research into real-world treatments and what it needs to become a global biomedical innovation hub. Raymond Tong Kai-yu spent a decade overcoming challenges in cost and production to develop a device that could change lives: a robotic hand that helps stroke patients regain mobility and relearn everyday movements. The Hong Kong biomedical...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1d agoUS - Japan Keen Sword 27 drills to begin amid protests in Japan ; expert warns of further provocations against Chinaglobaltimes.cn · China
SCI & TECH1d agoJapan readies Martian moon mission to uncover origins of lifeJapanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars’s moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian region. The uncrewed Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe, a collaboration with US and European space agencies as well as numerous universities and tech companies, could also help lay the groundwork for eventual human exploration. The flagship H3 rocket carrying the MMX is set to blast-off...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoTime standing still, the fear of being forgotten - Families of victims of unsolved cases speakFamilies of victims in unsolved cases describe the lasting impact of their experiences. This highlights the personal and societal challenges associated with unresolved justice.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD1d agoBear invades parked car, slashes seats; residents safe; 'rare case'A bear reportedly invaded a parked car and damaged its seats in a rare incident, but residents were unharmed. This unusual event highlights a wildlife encounter.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD1d ago20 restaurants prosecuted for allowing dogs without permits since scheme launchedHong Kong authorities have prosecuted 20 restaurants for unlawfully allowing dogs onto their premises since the city’s dog-friendly dining scheme launched in July. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said on Sunday that seven people had also been prosecuted for bringing dogs into eateries without permission, while four others were prosecuted for failing to keep their pets securely leashed in permitted restaurants. A department spokesman said it had adopted a “pragmatic and flexible”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoHong Kong’s primary residential market sees wave of launches, successful salesHong Kong homebuyers are poised to see new residential launches in the coming days and weeks following a sell-out weekend of more than 360 flats in two major projects in the city. Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), one of Hong Kong’s major developers and landlords, was set to hold a second round of sales for Sierra Sea Phase 2C(2) in Shap Sze Heung, which is between Sai Kung and Ma On Shan, with 152 flats on offer on Wednesday, it said in a statement. Among them, 128 flats would be sold via a...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoWhy stealing pumpkins for newlyweds is a blessing in ancient Chinese traditionIn ancient China, welcoming autumn could involve stealing pumpkins, sitting on giant hanging scales and eating extra meat – rituals reflecting how people connected seasonal change with fertility, health and good fortune. Historical records show that during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), groups of young people would gather on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival to sneak into fields and take pumpkins. Far from being considered wrongdoing, the practice was often tolerated – and even welcomed – by...South China Morning Post
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