Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing's crackdown

Five years after Hong Kong's massive anti-government protests erupted, the lives of many young people who were jailed or arrested during Beijing’s political crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement remain in limbo

Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing's crackdown
Asia|Political|Technology

China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features

China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features

China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features
Asia|Economy|Political

Japan ex-FX chief Kanda appointed special adviser to PM Kishida

Japan appoints former top currency diplomat Masato Kanda as special adviser to the cabinet, government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Thursday.

Japan ex-FX chief Kanda appointed special adviser to PM Kishida
Asia|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Stocks sell off as US data sparks worry, yields plunge

Global equities dropped on Thursday, with Wall Street's major indexes selling off as U.S. data sparked economic worries and financial

Stocks sell off as US data sparks worry, yields plunge
Asia|Business|Political

China's Communist Party expels former CNPC chairman, state media says

China's ruling Communist Party has expelled Wang Yilin, former chairman and party secretary of state-owned China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), for discipline violations, state

China's Communist Party expels former CNPC chairman, state media says
Asia|Political

Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages

The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago extended a state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections

Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages
Asia|Economy

Chinese factories poised for 'cruel summer' as PMI surveys raise outlook risks

China's sluggish manufacturing sector is poised for a "cruel summer" with two sentiment surveys this week pointing to a new level of gloom among factory

Chinese factories poised for 'cruel summer' as PMI surveys raise outlook risks
Asia|News|Political

Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, drawing China's ire

A Canadian warship passed through the Taiwan Strait in what Ottawa called a commitment to an open Indo-Pacific, drawing a rebuke from China

Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, drawing China's ire
Asia|Australia|News|Political

Australia urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah tensions

Australia has asked its citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately, saying there was a real risk that the tensions between Israel and militant group Hezbollah could escalate seriously

Australia urges citizens to leave Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah tensions
Asia|Business|Economy

South Korea factory activity growth slows on weak domestic demand

South Korea's factory activity expanded for the third straight month in July, but at a slower pace as weak domestic demand crimped output and new orders, a private-

South Korea factory activity growth slows on weak domestic demand
Asia|Economy

Japan's July factory activity slips on weak demand, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank modestly in July on tepid domestic and overseas demand and increased inflationary pressures, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

Japan's July factory activity slips on weak demand, PMI shows
Asia|Crime|Health

Woman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit flies

Woman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit flies

Woman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit flies
Asia|Business|Economy

South Korea July export growth fastest in 6 months on solid chip demand

South Korea's exports rose at the fastest pace in six months in July on strong chip sales but missed market expectations, trade data showed on Thursday, amid worries

South Korea July export growth fastest in 6 months on solid chip demand
Asia|Political

China, India to speed up border talks, says Chinese foreign ministry

China and India will speed up negotiations around a disputed border and continue to maintain peace and tranquility in the areas, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on

China, India to speed up border talks, says Chinese foreign ministry
Asia|News|Political

North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat

North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected as president and is working to devise a new negotiating strategy, a

North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat
Asia|Economy|Finance

Extraordinary rally rips through all markets

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Extraordinary rally rips through all markets
Americas|Asia

Austin says Middle East war not inevitable, seeks to 'take temperature down'

U.S.

Austin says Middle East war not inevitable, seeks to 'take temperature down'
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan orders 'drastic reforms' after new Toyota certification violations

The Japanese government ordered Toyota Motor on Wednesday to make "drastic reforms" after discovering new violations in the automaker's vehicle certification procedures.

Japan orders 'drastic reforms' after new Toyota certification violations
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|News|Political|Technology

US lawmakers seek to block Chinese firms from solar manufacturing subsidy

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill that would block Chinese solar panel makers from claiming subsidies for their American factories.

US lawmakers seek to block Chinese firms from solar manufacturing subsidy
Asia|News|Sports

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA

Saudi Arabia has detailed a massive stadium building project to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
Americas|Asia|Technology

US mulls new curbs on China's access to AI memory chips, Bloomberg News says

The U.S. is considering unilateral restrictions on China's access to AI memory chips such as those made by Micron Technology and SK Hynix and equipment capable of making such semiconductors

US mulls new curbs on China's access to AI memory chips, Bloomberg News says
Asia|News|Sports

Why this podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics is so striking

Why this podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics is so striking

Why this podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics is so striking
Asia|Economy|Finance

Column-Asian FX at crossroads as yen, yuan diverge: McGeever

Japanese and Chinese monetary policy is diverging, meaning other Asian currencies may now also be at a crossroads.    

Column-Asian FX at crossroads as yen, yuan diverge: McGeever
Asia|Sports

North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another gold

North Korea won the silver in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform event to capture the nation’s first ever Olympic diving medal, as China continued its dominance of the sport with another gold

North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another gold
Asia|Technology

China revises drone export controls amid western scrutiny

China will amend drone export controls from Sept.1, including adding high-precision measurement equipment to the control list and adjusting standards for some unmanned aircraft

China revises drone export controls amid western scrutiny

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