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South China Morning Post
August 28, 2026
Torrential rain in Japan triggers landslides and floods prompting evacuations
News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.
South China Morning Post
August 28, 2026
Macau tycoon Lawrence Ho’s family office targets space sector in de-SPAC deal
The business combination with Singapore-based Astrum Space could set the stage for a New York Stock Exchange debut by the end of the year.
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August 28, 2026
MiniMax boosts Alibaba cloud budget 220% to fuel next-gen AI models
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August 28, 2026
Truce in DR Congo offers US mining foothold while Chinese firms dominate output
A ceasefire agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo creates new opportunities for American mining companies to expand their presence i...
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August 28, 2026
Survivors wait in anguish for news of those missing in Himalayan mudslide disaster
News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.
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August 28, 2026
Japanese rugby rolls back on planned restrictions on certain foreign-born players
Japan's premier rugby league has reversed its initial policy restricting foreign-born players with Japanese citizenship. Rugby League One no...
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August 28, 2026
Japan police to roll out body-worn cameras nationwide in 2027 after trials
The National Police Agency has requested US$1 million to deploy 2,000 cameras to verify questioning and gather evidence.
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August 28, 2026
China’s ‘rice of electronics’ makers jump on strong profits from AI surge
CCTC and Guangdong Fenghua have reported strong first-half results as AI data centre demand drives MLCC orders and a global pricing upcycle.
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August 28, 2026
Revised heat stress warning system may lack rest provisions: industry experts
Work breaks triggered by higher alerts are also not protected by law, legislator says.
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August 28, 2026
Bitcoin rally and Alibaba share purchases: the numbers moving markets
Alibaba shares, bitcoin, Hong Kong second-hand home prices and Shein’s IPO plans in spotlight this week.
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August 28, 2026
Will minimum-wage increases in more Chinese regions help boost consumption?
Guangdong, Shanxi and Xinjiang have announced plans to introduce increases of 10 per cent or more in the next few months.
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August 28, 2026
Breaking | Norway’s King Harald dead at 89
Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death.
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August 28, 2026
Meet Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian tennis star making his comeback at the US Open
Sidelined by a leg injury earlier this year, the Tuscan-born player recently shared the court with Roger Federer for a special practice sess...
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August 28, 2026
Nepal army races to rescue 100 trapped in flooded hydropower tunnel
Helicopter teams are operating in high-risk conditions following a glacial collapse that inundated the Trishuli 3A project.
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August 28, 2026
Will Australia be locked out of top research by shunning Chinese universities?
Observers say Canberra is starting to align with Washington on security policy after it cut partnerships with two institutions from China.
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August 28, 2026
China Life’s revenue surges as insurer plans deeper push into AI and biotech
Company pledges long-term support for tech-innovation after revenue jumps 81 per cent and net profit soars 228 per cent.
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August 28, 2026
Chinese power stocks slump after US grid ban: is the sell-off warranted?
Sungrow and Sieyuan shares fell sharply after Washington’s order, but analysts say markets may be overlooking enforcement hurdles and strong...
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August 28, 2026
Insecurity grips Thailand’s deep south amid coordinated insurgency attacks
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August 28, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader remains unseen 6 months after war began
Reportedly disfigured in air strikes, Mojtaba Khamenei is said to delegate daily authority while holding final say.
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August 28, 2026
Storm travel chaos as Typhoon Saudel makes double landfall in China
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August 28, 2026
China’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand deal
GalaxySpace describes mission as first turnkey satellite export to a Southeast Asian customer by a Chinese commercial space company.
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August 28, 2026
US surgical robotics firm targets Hong Kong listing to power mainland China push
Noah Medical expects to file application as early as next year, joining surge of tech listings tapping city’s international fundraising pool...
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August 28, 2026
Hormuz deal presses pause on Iran conflict, but fears of ‘forever war’ remain
Tehran is likely to stick to its guns in the hopes that the US midterms will bring about a Republican defeat, analysts say.
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August 28, 2026
South Korea backs Trump’s North Korea talks, but warns against being sidelined
Seoul insists any diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang must yield nuclear progress and preserve joint defence readiness.
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August 28, 2026
Ride-hailing firms seeking new licence must have handled 100,000 orders a day
Government announces terms under new licensing scheme and lays down criteria for operators’ eligibility, including experience, capacity and...
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August 28, 2026
US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: 7 highlights
From catastrophic flash floods at the China-Nepal border to a sacked Malaysian academic, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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August 28, 2026
Who is Stella Lefty’s boyfriend, viral country star Vincent Mason?
Inspired by John Mayer, the rising musician co-wrote ‘Something to Lose’ with Lefty, whose single ‘Boston’ sits at No 2 on the Billboard Hot...
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August 28, 2026
‘Find your own room’: Japan says no more space as Asian Games numbers hit 17,000
Athletes already staying in a cruise ship and shipping containers, but with new sports added, organisers say there is no budget to house mor...
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August 28, 2026
Desk job to Jackie Chan stunts: martial artist Alfred Hsing’s rise in film
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August 28, 2026
Protesters clash with police in Indonesia to demand stronger measures against corruption
Indonesia witnesses significant street demonstrations as citizens intensify calls for government action against systemic corruption. Tension...
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August 28, 2026
How typhoons and extreme weather could undermine Taiwan Strait combat readiness
Environmental challenges pose significant threats to military operations across the Taiwan Strait. Typhoons, monsoons, and severe weather pa...
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August 28, 2026
China-Nepal disaster death toll nears 500 as lake overflow threatens rescue work
A catastrophic disaster unfolding across the China-Nepal border has claimed nearly 500 lives, with rescue operations facing unprecedented ch...
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August 28, 2026
ICE agents in US to be equipped with pain-delivering electric shock gloves
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has announced plans to deploy electroshock gloves as a new restraint tool for law enforc...
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August 28, 2026
South Korea, Japan and US to hold trilateral Freedom Edge drills in September
South Korea, Japan, and the United States are preparing to conduct the Freedom Edge trilateral military exercise in September, featuring adv...
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August 28, 2026
Letters | Fix Hong Kong’s healthcare silos with link workers
Healthcare fragmentation in Hong Kong presents significant challenges for patient outcomes and service efficiency. This editorial examines h...
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August 28, 2026
Malaysia moves Anwar’s National Day speech indoors as haze spikes
Malaysia's government has relocated Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's National Day address to an indoor venue due to hazardous air quality leve...
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August 28, 2026
US judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to curb mail-in ballots
A federal court has halted the implementation of a controversial Trump administration regulation aimed at restricting mail-in voting accessi...
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August 28, 2026
Japan to double security aid to 12 Indo-Pacific nations
Japan significantly expands its regional defense strategy by increasing security assistance to twelve Indo-Pacific nations, boosting funding...
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August 28, 2026
Chinese battery giant CATL spreads investments in search of new growth drivers
World’s largest producer of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage systems has committed over 17 billion yuan to non-battery deals...
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August 28, 2026
Why Filipino migrants are rethinking their futures in Japan
The weak yen, rising costs and uncertainty over immigration rules have made staying long term in Japan difficult for foreign workers.
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August 28, 2026
In Focus | Xi’s crusade against corruption has gone well beyond economic crime
Wider campaign is now increasingly about how officials use their power, whether they toe the line, and what they do in their private lives.
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August 28, 2026
How to Style like Elle star Lexi Minetree in bold head-to-toe pink
Doll yourself up with a Leo Lin dress and matching coquette accessories from the likes of La DoubleJ.
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August 28, 2026
White House construction cited in Trump helicopter close call with airliner
Radio problems kept air traffic controllers from hearing calls warning that Marine One was getting ready to take off.
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August 28, 2026
Opinion | A Chinese cook in the Middle East serves up a very different anti-war film
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August 28, 2026
Expanded Mid-Autumn Festival lantern show to light up city. Here’s what to see
International Lantern Spectacular, organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board, among the city’s efforts to entice locals and visitors alike.
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August 28, 2026
Chinese cinema offers noon nap service with flat seats to boost midday business
For a monthly subscription fee of about US$6, patrons can enjoy a rejuvenating nap in two designated screening halls on any weekday.
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August 28, 2026
The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants
America's immigration landscape is undergoing significant transformation as stricter policies reshape pathways for legal immigrants. Recent...
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August 28, 2026
AI use on 1823 platform will cut frustration but data safeguards needed: experts
Hong Kong lawmakers say enhanced AI could speed up complaint handling, but expert warns agentic systems pose privacy and automated error ris...
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August 28, 2026
Kong’s road from China talent factory to pickleball glory paved with tears, cheers
Kong Lingwei wanted to be a tennis star, but somewhere in Wichita she swapped her racquet for a paddle and has never looked back.
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August 28, 2026