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WORLDAug 24Hong Kong airport embraces future of travel with Terminal 2When Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) opened in 1998 to replace its predecessor, the iconic Kai Tak Airport, the world was amazed by its engineering and architectural marvels. HKIA’s construction transformed the geography of northern Lantau Island, adding 1 per cent to the city’s total land mass by reclaiming land to connect two other islands, Chek Lap Kok and Lam Chau. The main terminal, designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster, revolutionised the passenger experience with its...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24Japanese lawmakers travel to Beijing, seeking to mend ties after Takaichi's Taiwan remark falloutA cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including one from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's governing party, headed to Beijing on Monday to meet with Chinese officials for the first…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 24Japan vows support for U.S.-sanctioned ICC head amid criticism of responseThe Japanese government on Monday said it intends to provide any necessary support to International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane after she was sanctioned by the United States,…Japan Today
MILITARYAug 24The Risks of Downplaying China’s MilitaryWar on the Rocks
BUSINESSAug 24Asian shares mostly decline as bond market pressure mounts | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisAsian shares largely declined due to increasing pressure in the bond market. This reflects current trends and concerns within global financial markets.asahi.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 24Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to AI | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisWorkers in China are expressing concerns about job displacement as they adapt to the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace. This reflects a growing societal challenge related to technological advancement.asahi.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 24Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobsWorkers in China are expressing concerns about job displacement as they adapt to the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace. This reflects a growing societal challenge related to technological advancement.durangoherald.com · United States
POLITICSAug 24Trump outreach to Kim signals shift in nuclear policy , raising risks for Seoul : expertskoreaherald.com · South Korea
SCI & TECHAug 24Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobsWorkers in China are expressing concerns about job displacement as they adjust to the increasing influence of artificial intelligence on the labor market. This highlights the socio-economic challenges and adaptations required in an AI-driven economy.goskagit.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 24Why Indian intelligence-gathering against China could lead to miscalculationRoutine Chinese activities are increasingly being framed as threats by Indian intelligence agencies, raising the risk of New Delhi miscalculating and taking “unilateral countermeasures” against Beijing, a Chinese academic has warned. India has stepped up intelligence-gathering as ties with neighbouring China turned sour in recent years, according to Zhao Ruoxi, a researcher with the Macau University of Science and Technology. Zhao made the remarks in a paper analysing India’s intelligence...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 24Typhoon signal in Hong Kong unlikely in next 2 days but expect unsettled weatherThe likelihood that Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue a typhoon signal in the next two days is “relatively low”, although multiple tropical cyclones are set to bring unsettled weather to the city later this week. The Observatory said at noon on Monday that Tropical Storm Narra was expected to skirt the coast of the Leizhou Peninsula in western Guangdong province in the coming days while “maintaining some distance from Hong Kong”. “Unless Narra further edges closer to the vicinity of the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 24U.S. cancels joint Marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraintsThe United States cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for ‌next month with South Korea, Seoul's Marine Corps said on Monday, after Washington cited constraints on the…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 24China Petroleum & Chemical reports 1H results; gives full- year outlookSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 24Shein seeks up to $1.77B in Hong Kong IPO at $27B valuationSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 24Samsung moves heat pump boiler production to KoreaSamsung is relocating its heat pump boiler production to Korea. This signifies a strategic business decision regarding manufacturing operations.koreaherald.com · South Korea
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 24Typhoon lashes China as tens of thousands evacuatedsconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 24Piyush Goyal arrives in Japan to lead 200 - member delegation , strengthen economic tiesPiyush Goyal has arrived in Japan to lead a large delegation aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries. This visit signifies efforts to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation.calcuttanews.net · India
WORLDAug 24Hong Kong urged to adopt trait-based dog tiers, DNA checks after fatal attacksHong Kong should introduce a tiered risk framework and carry out DNA testing and physical checks to identify dogs with aggressive traits, a veterinarian and a lawmaker have said after a woman and two canines were all fatally maulled within a week. Monday’s calls for policy change came after the woman, aged 33, was found dead in Ping Yeung Tsuen. Only hours before she was found, she had been attacked at a pet training centre by a canine suspected of being a mixed-breed fighting dog. Preliminary...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24John Lee urges start-ups to seize opportunities through ‘golden gateway’ of Hong KongHong Kong’s leader has called on scientists, leading enterprises and investment institutions from around the world to seize opportunities in the city, describing it as a “golden gateway” for overseas companies to enter the mainland Chinese market and mainland unicorn firms to expand globally. Speaking at the first Global Unicorn Summit on Monday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made a familiar pitch to attendees and entrepreneurs, citing the city’s unique advantages as a “superconnector and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 24Expat retirees fuel luxury home demand; Wang Yi’s trip to Seoul: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Chinese foreign minister’s trip to South Korea ‘dealt a low blow’ to Seoul 2. How much of an impact will retiring expats have on Hong Kong’s luxury property? 3. Electrochemist Liu Jiawei moves from Singapore to Hong Kong to start her own lab 4. Malaysia’s Anwar traded reform for power. Now...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24Fast - fashion giant Shein aims for $27bn valuation in Hong Kong market debutFast-fashion company Shein is reportedly targeting a $27 billion valuation for its debut on the Hong Kong market. This indicates a major financial move by a prominent global retailer.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 24Typhoon Narra triggers widespread flooding in China Guangxi region , forcing 54 , 000 relocationseconomictimes.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESSAug 24Can China’s flash memory giant YMTC smash Shanghai Star Market IPO records?China is gearing up for what could become its next record-breaking semiconductor stock listing as the parent company of chip giant Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC) prepares to go public on Shanghai’s Star Market. CCSH Corporation, parent of China’s top NAND flash maker, planned to sell between 1.98 billion and 2.43 billion shares, equivalent to 10 to 12 per cent of its enlarged share capital, according to a prospectus made public on Friday. An overallotment option of up to 15 per...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 24The five pillars to transmute Indonesia - US defense partnership - AcademiaThe article analyzes the five pillars to enhance the Indonesia-US defense partnership. This piece likely explores strategic collaboration between the two nations.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia