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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]
POLITICSAug 25Hong Kong government statistician cleared of loitering charge near girls’ schoolA Hong Kong court has acquitted a government statistician accused of loitering near a girls’ school and outside a classroom to photograph a pupil, ruling that his conduct did not pose an actual threat despite leaving the girl feeling unsafe. Eastern Court Magistrate Kestrel Lam Tsz-hong on Tuesday found 59-year-old Patrick Lam Win-hon not guilty of one count of loitering causing concern, despite acknowledging that the defendant had loitered at one of Causeway Bay’s leading girls’ schools on July...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities , says defense chiefThe Philippine defense chief announced that the country is looking to expand its military drone capabilities. This indicates a focus on modernizing and enhancing national defense assets.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSAug 25 [ Key Points ] Seoul braces for fallout from expanded US sanctions on IranSeoul is bracing for potential fallout from expanded US sanctions on Iran. This indicates anticipated geopolitical and economic impacts on a major international city.koreaherald.com · South Korea
DISASTERAug 25Indonesian Muslims brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfiresEuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 25Philippines to expand military drone fleet as South China Sea tensions riseThe Philippines plans to expand its unmanned ⁠capabilities, including through development ⁠and acquisition of drones as part ⁠of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. US defence ally the Philippines also planned to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defence assets to strengthen its external defence capabilities, Defence Secretary Gilberto ‌Teodoro told a budget hearing in the lower house of Congress. The Philippines has shifted its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25KKR to acquire Japanese beauty platform Ci FLAVORS from L Catterton and FoundersSeeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 25Egypt - China Air Drill Draws Attention Of US And IsraelAn air drill between Egypt and China has attracted the attention of the US and Israel. This indicates notable military activity and geopolitical interest.i24news.tv · Israel
POLITICSAug 25Japan lawmakers head to Beijing to mend ties - News TodayJapanese lawmakers are traveling to Beijing with the aim of improving diplomatic relations between the two nations. This initiative signifies an effort to strengthen international ties.newstodaynet.com · India
BUSINESSAug 25Global Times : What does China 4 . 7 percent growth in the first half of 2026 tell us ? Zhong Caiwen articleAn article from Global Times by Zhong Caiwen discusses the implications of China's 4.7 percent economic growth in the first half of 2026. This analyzes future economic trends for China.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 25South Korea’s Hyundai, union agree on tentative wage deal after rare full-day strikeSouth Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike. Around 40,000 employees of a roughly 73,000-strong domestic workforce at the country’s largest carmaker walked off the job on Friday, according to union figures, in the first such action for a decade. The union said on Monday that it had returned to talks with the company and had postponed shorter strikes planned...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25Japan sets financial hardship, humanitarian need criteria for visa fee cutsJapan's immigration agency said Tuesday that foreigners who meet criteria for financial hardship and humanitarian consideration will be eligible for fee cuts when visa application and renewal charges…Japan Today
SCI & TECHAug 25Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heatFeeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 25How full equity buyouts could help China’s cooling bubble tea sector turn a new leafFuelled by the recent bubble tea boom and an intensely competitive market, financial investors have shown growing interest in the sector’s major brands, shifting their playbook from early-stage bets and initial public offering subscriptions to full equity buyouts. Growth of mid to high single digits was now expected for the industry in China, down from the double-digit growth projected in previous years, analysts said. The slowdown followed years of capital being raised and deployed to chase the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25China’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Trump moves toward new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisFormer President Trump is reportedly considering new tariffs on China due to concerns about cheap goods flooding the market. This move could escalate trade tensions between the two countries.asahi.com · Japan
BUSINESSAug 25Global market : Mainland China stocks slip as metal shares drop , investors await Jackson Hole cuesMainland China's stock market experienced a decline, specifically with metal shares dropping, as investors anticipate signals from Jackson Hole. This indicates current global market dynamics and future economic considerations.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 25Ajit Doval China visit : NSA , Chinese VP Han Zheng discuss border peace , bilateral ties ahead of key talks | India NewsIndia's NSA, Ajit Doval, and Chinese VP Han Zheng discussed border peace and bilateral ties during a visit to China. These high-level talks are occurring ahead of further key discussions between the two countries.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 25China’s new traffic safety law set to clarify liability for fully automated carsBeijing could soon hold carmakers legally responsible for traffic violations when autonomous driving systems are in use, marking an important step towards clearing regulatory hurdles to wider commercialisation. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, is set to review an amended Road Traffic Safety Law on Tuesday. For the first time, the document was set to include a dedicated chapter on governing autonomous vehicles and advanced driving systems,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 25As toxic haze spreads, can Indonesia make land-burners pay?South China Morning Post