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BUSINESSAug 25To rein in big global firms , Korea needs more than fines , says Epic Games CEOThe CEO of Epic Games suggests that South Korea requires more than just fines to effectively regulate large global corporations. This statement offers a perspective on current regulatory approaches.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
WORLDAug 25Another suspect in HK$7m gold robbery at Hong Kong airport held after car crashA suspect linked to a HK$7 million (US$893,200) gold robbery at Hong Kong International Airport has been arrested after crashing his car inside Tate’s Cairn Tunnel. The 21-year-old man was driving a private car towards Sha Tin around 3am on Tuesday when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle. Police discovered around 66 grams of suspected cocaine, five e-cigarette cartridges suspected to contain etomidate, and drug paraphernalia on the driver and inside the vehicle, with the illicit haul valued at...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 25China Warns of Retaliation as Tanker Struck Near Hormuz Hours After Iran Sanctions Launchhngn.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 25New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build - upNew installations are reportedly appearing on an islet as China accelerates its military build-up in the South China Sea.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 25China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctionsThe U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.CNBC
MILITARYAug 25Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?Taiwan’s first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States are expected to arrive within days, with some analysts saying the improved models could give Taipei better odds against the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth-generation J-20 fighters. The jets will be the first deliveries under a long-delayed NT$247.3 billion (US$7.76 billion) deal for 66 aircraft. The two fighters, numbered 6727 and 6728, left a production facility in South Carolina on August 17. They stopped in Hawaii on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25United expands international itinerary with 10 new cities across Europe, JapanUnited Airlines is expanding its international routes by adding service to 10 new cities in Europe and Japan. This signifies growth in the airline's global network and offerings.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 25Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet gardenA woman has been fined HK$4,000 (US$510) after pleading guilty to failing to keep her dog on a leash after it attacked a smaller canine and bit its owner. Eastern Court on Tuesday heard guilty pleas from Chong Oi-lam, 44, who had not leashed her golden retriever while walking it at the pet garden at Wan Chai Temporary Promenade on January 20. The court heard that after the golden retriever pounced on a Pomeranian, its owner picked up the smaller dog to shield it from the attack. The retriever...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25‘Normal stability’: US-China Track 1.5 talks offer formula for tiesChina and the US should strive for “normal stability with controllable disagreements” in their relations, a senior Chinese official has urged in the latest semi-official dialogue with Washington. During the talks on Tuesday, Liu Haixing, head of the Communist Party’s International Department, said the two countries should expand the “pie” of shared interests to achieve positive stability anchored in cooperation. “[Both sides] should reject zero-sum games to achieve healthy stability with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25How the US sanctions on Iran impact ChinaUS sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 25Japan civic group holds exhibition on Japanese army wartime poison gas useen.people.cn · China
HEALTHAug 25Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital to start 24-hour inpatient services in DecemberThe Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong will launch 24-hour inpatient services in December, the first of its kind in the city, and charge patients HK$980 (US$125) per day for subsidised care, more than three times the fee at public hospitals. The city’s first dedicated traditional Chinese medicine hospital will also launch 10 additional special disease programmes within this year to help treat conditions such as eczema and Parkinson’s disease. The hospital, which was opened last December in...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 25Why Starlink won't open Vietnam's heavily censored internetStarlink promises better connectivity in remote and mountainous areas. But in one of Southeast Asia's most tightly controlled online environments, more network access doesn't mean more free speech.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 25China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against IranThe US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.BBC World
BUSINESSAug 25Hong Kong jewellery shop slapped with 30-day tour group ban over coerced salesHong Kong’s tourism watchdog has suspended a jewellery shop from receiving tour groups for 30 days after finding it failed to stop a guide from coercing mainland Chinese visitors into making purchases. The Travel Industry Authority (TIA) said on Tuesday that Kaiser Jewellery International would be barred from receiving any inbound tour group visitors from Wednesday until September 24. “The authority adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards coerced shopping and any conduct that damages the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 25US building twice as much gas - fired capacity as China in AI boom , analysis findsAn analysis indicates that the U.S. is constructing significantly more gas-fired energy capacity than China. This increase is attributed to the current boom in artificial intelligence development.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 25China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles onChinese fighter jets have conducted combat training with their Egyptian counterparts in a joint exercise following a major Chinese air force deployment to the Middle East. The drill, which was launched on Saturday and is expected to continue until early next month, is part of the second China-Egypt “Eagles of Civilisation” joint air force training exercises, taking place against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Iran. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force deployed J-16...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Hong Kong power firms to raise fuel charges from September amid geopolitical tensionsHong Kong’s two electricity suppliers will raise fuel-related charges from next month, citing geopolitical tensions and volatility in international energy markets. As electricity costs rise, CLP Power and HK Electric have introduced rebate and relief schemes as grass-roots households face higher air-conditioning expenses after a summer with an unusually large number of very hot days. HK Electric, which supplies electricity mainly to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, said on Tuesday that its...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 25Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forestsAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 25Unitree’s 45% post-IPO plunge raises concerns over China’s robotics bubbleA substantial post-IPO stock plunge for Unitree is raising concerns about a potential bubble in China's robotics industry, suggesting market volatility and investor apprehension within the sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTAug 25China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctionsFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 25Hong Kong exports jump 50.7% in July, driven by growth in AI-related electronicsHong Kong exports surged by 50.7 per cent year on year in July, driven by “impressive growth” in artificial intelligence-related electronic products, with the government expecting the robust demand to continue supporting trade development despite geopolitical risks. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Tuesday showed that the value of exports jumped to HK$672.5 billion (US$86.2 billion) last month after a 53.4 per cent rise in June. A government spokesman...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 25Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?China’s muted response to North Korea’s latest missile launch, which came soon after top diplomat Wang Yi’s visit to Seoul, underscores how Beijing is prioritising Pyongyang’s stability over near‑term denuclearisation, according to analysts. North Korea started launching more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles just hours after Wang concluded his two-day visit on Thursday, the foreign minister’s first official trip to South Korea in nearly five years. South Korea and Japan condemned the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Nvidia, Supermicro employees charged over export of AI servers to ChinaTaiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.Al Jazeera [en]
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