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SCI & TECHAug 23Major tech firms to help upskill Hong Kong workers under ‘AI for All’: Paul ChanHong Kong will partner with major tech firms to launch an AI training programme for the working population in November, the city’s finance chief has said. In his Sunday blog, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the HK$50 million (US$6.4 million) “AI for All” inclusive programme announced in February would feature more than 200 activities and was expected to benefit 50,000 people within two years. “The development and application of frontier technology will pose challenges to the job market....South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 23Japanese Olympic pairs champions Miura, Kihara get engagedJapanese Olympic pairs figure skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara said Sunday that they are engaged, ending months of speculation about their relationship after their sensational performance…Japan Today
WORLDAug 23Seoul cultural facilities to extend nighttime opening starting SeptemberCultural facilities in Seoul will begin extending their nighttime opening hours in September. This represents a change in public access to cultural venues.koreaherald.com · South Korea
BUSINESSAug 23BOK expected to raise Korea 2026 growth estimate to over 3 %: expertsExperts anticipate the Bank of Korea will increase its growth estimate for Korea in 2026 to over 3%. This indicates a positive revision in the country's economic outlook.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
BUSINESSAug 23Tesla retira casi tres millones de unidades de China por una falla detectada que genera riesgos de seguridadLa medida no sólo alcanza a la marca insignia de la empresa de Elon Musk. La mayoría de los autos eléctricos chinos deberán también hacer modificaciones. El cambio de reglamentación tiene que ver con las puertas de los vehículos.Clarín
MILITARYAug 23Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territoryaninews.in · India
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChina has initiated an investigation into a comedian. This event suggests potential implications for freedom of expression or public discourse within the country.wvtm13.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 23Uttar Pradesh showcases historical tourism to Japanese delegationUttar Pradesh is presenting its historical tourism offerings to a Japanese delegation. This represents efforts to promote cultural exchange and boost the region's tourism industry.business-standard.com · India
BUSINESSAug 23South Koreans ‘intoxicated by stocks’ swarmed market frenzy – and lost everythingIt was a ⁠vision to give South Korea a stock market that reflected its true economic ⁠dynamism, by shedding regulatory taboos and encouraging bolder bets – instead, it created an investor trauma that could take years to shake. The ⁠30 per cent decline in the Kospi benchmark since its June 19 peak has hurt President Lee Jae Myung’s government politically and turned the spotlight on an economic system that drove retail investors into poorly understood leveraged products. It has also raised...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 23Why Cambodia is reviving US military drills despite close China tiesCambodia is preparing to restart joint military exercises with the United States next year, in a move analysts described as a pragmatic reset of defence ties strained since 2017 – though not a pivot away from China. Senior officials from both countries discussed restarting the Angkor Sentinel drills last weekend, alongside expanded training and military reforms, Cambodian media reported. Washington has also signalled interest in further visits to Ream, a strategically located Cambodian naval...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 23Licence to savour: Hong Kong craft brewers push for on-site beer permitsWhen a 100-strong South Korean tour group approached a Hong Kong craft beer manufacturer for a tour and tasting session, the operator declined their request. The refusal was not down to a lack of confidence in the product or a staff shortage. It was regulatory: the brewery simply lacked a licence to serve its beer on the premises. “It is not easy doing manufacturing in Hong Kong,” said Luke Yardley, founder of local craft beer brewery Yardley Brothers. “It is just a missed opportunity when in...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 23Patient arrested after bedding, restraint belts set ablaze at Hong Kong hospitalA patient has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to bedding and restraint belts at a Hong Kong hospital, with no injuries reported. Police arrested the 25-year-old man surnamed Wong at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei for alleged arson. He remained in custody pending further investigation. The fire was reported at 12.36am on Sunday after a security guard alerted police. The suspect allegedly set fire to mattresses and restraint belts at the hospital. After a preliminary investigation,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 23Hong Kong may issue typhoon signal on Tuesday or Wednesday as Narra approachesThe Hong Kong Observatory may issue a typhoon signal on Tuesday or Wednesday as a tropical storm edges closer to the region. “Tropical Cyclone Narra is expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan today and tomorrow, and then turn northeastwards gradually later on Monday to Tuesday, edging closer to the vicinity of Leizhou Peninsula,” the forecaster said on Sunday. Leizhou Peninsula sits at the far southwestern tip of Guangdong province, located at 400km (248.5 miles) west-southwest of Hong...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 23Tragedia vial en Vietnam: un auto embistió y mató a tres personas que estaban detenidas por una colisión previaLos vehículos estaban detenidos sobre el kilómetro 147.8 de la Autopista Nacional 1, tras haber chocado. Un tercer auto que venía a velocidad los embistió cuando las tres personas discutían sobre la calzada. Todo quedó registrado por una de las cámaras de seguridad.Clarín
CONFLICTAug 23Iran says any country joining U . S . economic war to be considered enemy -- China Economic Neten.ce.cn · China
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChina is conducting an investigation into a comedian. This indicates state scrutiny of public figures.koco.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 23Thai army issues warning after multiple attacks in southern Thailand -- China Economic Neten.ce.cn · China
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChina has initiated an investigation into a comedian. This indicates potential state scrutiny over cultural or public figures.wapt.com · United States
WORLDAug 23Korean War veteran Ralph Mathison laid to rest among family at Hemnes CemeteryA Korean War veteran has been laid to rest in a family cemetery. This marks the passing of a military veteran.wahpetondailynews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianAuthorities in China are investigating a comedian. This indicates potential scrutiny of public figures.wdsu.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChinese authorities are investigating a comedian. This suggests a potential state action against an individual in the arts.wgal.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23Ten Missiles , One Summit Offer , and the Limits of Leverage on the Korean PeninsulaThis article examines the balance between missile activity and a summit offer, discussing the limitations of diplomatic leverage on the Korean Peninsula. It analyzes complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.hngn.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChina is investigating a comedian, indicating potential government scrutiny over artistic expression or public figures. This suggests a notable development in the country's social and political climate.kmbc.com · United States
WORLDAug 23Quake-prone Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant plan stokes safety fearsCoal-dependent Indonesia is reviving decades-old plans to build nuclear power plants that were put on hold following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, as it seeks to meet its decarbonisation targets. Some members of the public and experts, however, have voiced concerns about the risks of a nuclear disaster in the quake-prone country, despite one of the leading candidate sites being an uninhabited island considered not to be in an active seismic zone. The government began discussing...South China Morning Post