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WORLD24m agoSingapore jails Indian man who hid US$154,000 diamond in mouth during heistA thief was sentenced to 26 months and two weeks’ jail on Tuesday for his role in a Singapore Chinatown diamond heist. He had hidden a custom-made fake gem in his mouth, switched it for the real diamond and concealed the genuine stone the same way. Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, a 30-year-old from India, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft with common intention. His accomplice, 41-year-old Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibha, was handed the same jail term in July. The pair had commissioned a counterfeit...South China Morning Post
POLITICS27m agoEditorial | China anti - corruption campaign is here to stayAn editorial suggests that China's anti-corruption campaign will continue indefinitely. This indicates a sustained government effort to combat corruption within the country.scmp.com · China
WORLD27m agoKC GLOBAL MEDIA ASIA NEW DRAMA SERIESKC Global Media Asia is launching a new drama series. This announces an upcoming production from the media company.australiannews.net · Australia
HEALTH42m agoJapan’s deadliest delicacy is getting more dangerousJapan’s most dangerous delicacy is getting harder to prepare safely as warming seas push different pufferfish species into the same waters, where they are inbreeding to produce hybrids whose lethal toxins are not yet fully understood. Fugu – the collective Japanese name for several species of edible pufferfish – is prized as much for the danger surrounding its preparation as for its subtle flavour. Many species contain tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin with no known antidote that can cause...South China Morning Post
POLITICS42m agoChina’s multipolar world order must prove it can be peacefulChina has spent years articulating its preferred principles for the world order. In June, it went a step further, bringing many of them together in a white paper on global governance and setting out how its Global Governance Initiative should translate principles into practice. Two ambitions sat side by side: an “equal and orderly multipolar world” and a “universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation”. The timing is telling. World leaders will gather in New York this month for the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS57m agoTaiwan : The Democratic Hub Powering the Global Chip Industry , ETTelecomThe article discusses Taiwan's role as a democratic center and a crucial power in the global chip industry. This highlights Taiwan's significant economic and technological influence worldwide.telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
WORLD1h agoChinese workers use parasols and sunscreen indoors to combat ‘office ageing’A growing number of Chinese workers are sharing tips on social media to combat “office ageing.” Suggestions range from applying sunscreen and using full-face masks to setting up parasols at their desks. Recently, a RedNote user with the handle @lelehangmu from Jiangsu province in eastern China shared that just one month into his job, his complexion had noticeably darkened, and his eyes frequently felt strained. The post quickly resonated with others. Another user reported that she appeared...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1h agoBeyond coal: China’s installed solar power capacity crosses historic thresholdSolar power has overtaken coal as China’s largest source of installed power generation capacity for the first time, marking a landmark shift in the world’s largest energy market, according to government data. By the end of July, China’s installed photovoltaic capacity had reached 1,286 gigawatts, accounting for 31.5 per cent of the total, the National Energy Administration (NEA) reported on Tuesday. The agency called the milestone a “signature achievement” in China’s green and low-carbon energy...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1h agoTanker, transporter, controller: China’s Y-20 family expands its Pacific reachWhen six Chinese heavy transport planes entered European airspace in April 2022, it was not just their cargo that drew international attention. Bound for Serbia, the Y-20 aircraft had flown thousands of kilometres from China carrying components of the Chinese-made FK-3 surface-to-air missile system. A second wave of six aircraft followed, bringing the operation to 12 sorties in what was then China’s biggest overseas airlift involving the strategic cargo plane. Coming just weeks after Russia...South China Morning Post
CYBER1h agoOld, Unpatched Flaws Give Attackers Access to Philippines Nuclear AgencyDark Reading
SCI & TECH1h agoHKU partners with tech giants to offer AI labs at expanded Shanghai campusThe University of Hong Kong (HKU) is partnering with tech giants to offer on-site artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories at its expanded Shanghai campus, which welcomed more than 300 students for the new term earlier this week. The campus in Zhangjiang Science City is also expected to expand its intake next year, when the university’s medicine and engineering programmes launch there. Its computing and data science school opened a base in Shanghai in mid-January. The university signed...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1h agoEnflame’s US$900m IPO tests appetite for China’s ‘little dragon’ AI chipmakersAs Enflame Technology gears up for a 6.12 billion yuan (US$910.3 million) initial public offering on Shanghai’s Star Market, the Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker must convince investors that its specialised chip strategy can withstand fierce competition from Huawei Technologies and other domestic rivals, while reducing its heavy revenue dependence on major backer Tencent Holdings. Online and offline subscriptions open on Wednesday, after the Shanghai-based start-up announced on Monday...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1h agoPalace cool to free NLEX toll proposal , warns it could worsen traffic - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino NewspaperThe Palace has expressed reservations about a proposal for free NLEX tolls, cautioning that it might exacerbate traffic congestion. This indicates a policy debate regarding transportation infrastructure.canadianinquirer.net · Philippines
POLITICS2h agoNorth Korea’s next ruler? Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Seoul’s spies sayNorth Korea has never named her, confirmed her age or acknowledged her as Kim Jong-un’s heir. Yet South Korea’s spy agency says the evidence is now unmistakable: his daughter Kim Ju-ae has “effectively” become the successor-in-waiting. The assessment, delivered in a closed-door briefing to the National Assembly’s intelligence committee, was shared with journalists by Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Monday. “The NIS sees Kim Ju-ae as having effectively entered the stage...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2h agoChina dissented from G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding market, Bessent saysBessent is leading the Trump administration's plan to choke off Iran's economy by threatening its business partners with secondary sanctions.CNBC
POLITICS2h agoG20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissentG20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war in the Middle East, tariffs, global trade imbalances and continued support for Ukraine.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS3h agoUS urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on ChinaUS Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER3h agoNepal’s Deadly Floods Put China and India on EdgeGeopolitical conflict will only get worse with climate change.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECH3h agoJapan youth messengers call on world to reduce risks of AI - powered militaryYouth messengers from Japan are urging the global community to reduce the risks associated with AI-powered military technologies. This highlights concerns about advanced military applications and calls for international regulation.japantoday.com · Japan
BUSINESS3h agoTaiwan Best Companies to Work for in Asia Transformed a Talent Crisis into a Strategic AdvantageCompanies in Taiwan recognized as best employers in Asia have successfully transformed a talent crisis into a strategic advantage. This demonstrates innovative approaches to human resources and business resilience.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
CONFLICT4h agoMainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report saysSouth China Morning Post
DISASTER4h agoNepal-China floods highlight a growing front of the climate change crisisOn August 26, a section of glacier collapsed at an altitude of more than 5,000 metres on the Nepalese side of the Himalayas. The falling ice and rock accelerated down a steep valley at about 50 metres per second, scouring debris and transforming into a high-speed mudslide that slammed into Gyirong Port on the Chinese side just seven minutes later. The force of the flow largely buried and obliterated the border facilities. Hundreds of people, many of them travellers, remain missing on the Chinese...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4h agoChina Xi arrives in Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran linksChinese President Xi has arrived in Egypt amidst a looming US sanctions threat related to Iran's international links. This highlights complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
SCI & TECH5h agoCongress advances new bill to give US edge in open-source AI race with ChinaThe US Congress on Tuesday advanced a new bill that seeks to establish American global leadership in open-source artificial intelligence, an area where China currently dominates, by promoting adoption of US open-source models and publicising risks associated with using their Chinese counterparts. The legislation was one of several proposals marked up in the US House of Representatives targeting China amid escalating tech competition between the two countries. Congressional committees “mark up” a...South China Morning Post
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