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POLITICSAug 23Trump’s South Korea snub raises questions in the Asia-PacificScaling back military exercises has undermined faith in America’s reliabilityFinancial Times
SCI & TECHAug 23China’s overlooked internet army is quietly embedding AI into everyday businessesWhile China’s new “AI tigers” have captured global attention for challenging Silicon Valley front-runners, a quieter wave of domestic technology companies is building in-house artificial intelligence systems serving everyday users. Beyond pure-play AI labs like DeepSeek, Z.ai (also known as Zhipu AI), Moonshot AI and MiniMax, consumer-facing platforms that span e-commerce, video gaming, social media and travel are developing foundation models tailored to their own business ecosystems, in efforts...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 23Japan Increased Defence Budget Will Escalate Security Deficit : KCNA CommentaryA KCNA commentary asserts that Japan's increased defense budget will escalate a 'security deficit.' This indicates a critical view from North Korea regarding Japan's military strengthening.globalsecurity.org · Syria
BUSINESSAug 23Piyush Goyal to lead largest business delegation to Japan from IndiaPiyush Goyal will lead India's largest business delegation to Japan. This signifies an important economic initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral business ties.thehindubusinessline.com · India
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This marks a significant legal outcome concerning political dissent in the region.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This reflects ongoing legal actions against political dissent in the region.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This concerns judicial actions related to political dissent and human rights.israelherald.com · Israel
BUSINESSAug 23Piyush Goyal to lead 200 - member business delegation to JapanPiyush Goyal will lead a 200-member business delegation to Japan, aiming to foster international economic relations and opportunities. This initiative involves a significant group of business representatives on an official visit.orissapost.com · India
BUSINESSAug 23AI - related IPOs raise nearly 100 bln HKD in Hong Kong in 6 months : HKSAR financial chiefAccording to Hong Kong's financial chief, AI-related Initial Public Offerings have generated approximately 100 billion HKD in Hong Kong over a six-month period. This highlights significant investment and growth in the artificial intelligence sector within the region.hongkongherald.com · China
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 23 ( VIDEO ) Magnitude 5 . 9 Earthquake Strikes Eastern Japan , Injures Several , Disrupts Tokyo Train ServiceA magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck Eastern Japan, causing injuries to several people and disrupting train services in Tokyo. This natural disaster has led to immediate impacts on public safety and infrastructure.ibtimes.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 23Indonesia teen with ‘Superman’ cape fights haze fires, minister hails ‘forest hero’Dressed as his favourite superhero, Indonesian teenager Rudiyansah walks along a charred landscape, helping douse wildfires that have razed large parts of Borneo island. The Southeast Asian country has been battling infernos that have left a thick, blanketing smog over parts of the island that Indonesia shares with Malaysia and Brunei. Rudiyansah’s red and blue Superman costume stood out against the stark, scorched landscape surrounding the town of Palangkaraya, where he has joined a local...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 2337 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern JapanAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 23South Korea tests Arctic route with a first container shipped to EuropeReaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this route for years. But yesterday, South Korea sent its first container ship along this path to avoid the traffic blockade in the Middle East. Experts warn the shift could further accelerate the melting of polar ice.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 235.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, injuring at least 37EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 23People’s Daily defends China’s economic resilience, says annual targets will be metThe flagship newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party has run back-to-back commentaries defending the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy, saying domestic risks were being contained while China continued to provide greater stability to the global economy. The People’s Daily commentaries, published on Saturday and Sunday, came as weak domestic demand and persistent imbalances weighed on second-quarter growth, with July data showing little improvement. “In the second half of the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This event signifies ongoing legal actions against political dissent in the region.utahindependent.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23Doval to Visit China on Monday to Attend Special Representatives Talks With FM WangDoval is scheduled to visit China on Monday for special representative talks with Foreign Minister Wang. This highlights upcoming diplomatic engagements between the two nations.deccanchronicle.com · India
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionneworleanssun.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activists of inciting subversionTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of inciting subversion. This event signifies ongoing legal actions against political dissent in the region.bostonstar.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23China says border with India ‘generally stable at the moment’Statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry comes in response to recent reports of rising tension in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA says maintaining peace in border areas is of “utmost importance”The Hindu
BUSINESSAug 23‘Huge influx’: expat retirees projected to drive Hong Kong’s premium home demandHong Kong is tipped to see more luxury home sales with expatriates increasingly choosing the city as their retirement base, drawn to its low-tax environment as well as business opportunities, according to analysts. “A huge influx of expats who used to live in Hong Kong are moving back with a long-term view to retirement,” said Victoria Allan, founder and CEO of Habitat Property. “Many expats who previously would have left to retire are staying and purchasing [property] for the first...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23Hong Kong convicts two pro - democracy activistsTwo pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted, reflecting ongoing political developments concerning activism and governance in the region. This event highlights challenges to democratic movements.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 23Chinese, Southeast Asian ride-hailing firms eye Hong Kong amid licensing roll-outMore ride-hailing platform operators from mainland China and Southeast Asia have approached the Hong Kong government about entering the city’s market ahead of the launch of licensed operations, the transport minister has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Sunday that more than 7,500 people had applied for the new combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test, calling the number a “very good and positive” sign. “We hope there will be more competition and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23Ajit Doval to visit China on August 24 for talks with Wang YiNSA Ajit Doval’s China visit a few weeks before India’s hosting of the BRICS Summit on September 12 is an indication that both sides are preparing for a first visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping in seven yearsThe Hindu