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Reports say some Chinese companies are using Wi‑Fi, cameras and smart seats to monitor staff; a Guangzhou worker found a camera above her desk after declining a business trip, Workers’ Daily reported.
An unmanned smart ratoon‑rice farm in Hunan, developed by a biotech firm and research institutes, produced yields 50% higher and could bolster China’s aim to grow 90% of its grain by 2032.
Movsar Evloev overturned a point deduction to beat unbeaten Lerone Murphy in London and has earned a featherweight title shot against champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Philippine authorities arrested at least three people tied to the military on suspicion of spying for Beijing, alleging a new tactic of recruiting locals that may have helped trigger South China Sea clashes.
Donald Trump warned he would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a threat that raises the risk of conflict and could push up global oil and shipping costs.
PostMag’s annual Art Issue spotlights Spanish photographer Coco Capitán, whose three-part exhibition “Imagination Investments” is her first major presentation in Hong Kong as the city hosts its spring art season.
Surfers, a Chinese restaurant in Stockholm, staged a spontaneous cultural moment when patrons joined a Mongolian drinking song and toasted with baijiu, illustrating how dining can convey authentic cultural practices.
Japan’s foreign minister said Tokyo could send Self-Defense Forces ships to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the Iran–US–Israel conflict, emphasizing Japan’s minesweeping capabilities.
Hongkongers fleeing the UAE amid regional conflict say Hong Kong’s 120-day quarantine for cats and dogs is forcing them to consider other countries rather than returning home with their pets.
Beijing has elevated the supply and domestic stockpiling of critical resources to national-security priority in its 15th five-year plan, pledging more active measures to strengthen energy and resource supply security.
Singapore’s neighbourhood senior hubs — alive with mahjong, exercise and skills workshops — illustrate a community-based approach to ageing designed to keep older residents active and socially connected.
Women fishers in Siargao are bottling sardines now served in Michelin-starred Manila restaurants, illustrating how investing in female producers can boost nutrition and strengthen food systems.
Hong Kong’s 2026 art week has expanded with new venues and a relentless calendar; Art Basel Hong Kong anchors the season with 240 exhibitors and new sectors, including “Echoes.”
World Athletics has named Bhubaneswar (India) as host of the 2028 World Indoor Championships and Astana (Kazakhstan) for 2030, a move President Sebastian Coe called “strategic.” Both cities passed tough evaluations, the federation said.
Iran launched at least two missile strikes on southern Israel that were not intercepted by Israel’s air defence system, a development that raises risks of escalation and questions about defensive capabilities.
Tensions around Iran threaten fertiliser supply chains and global food production. China’s reported ability to forecast grain harvests over six months ahead could let it act early, reshaping markets and strategic balances.
Indonesia will take possession of the Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi on October 5, becoming the second Southeast Asian country to operate such a vessel; analysts say the move is driven more by prestige than by a major boost in combat capability.
At the China Development Forum, Premier Li Qiang urged global commitment to openness and tech-driven “blue ocean” markets while warning that protectionism and “power politics” threaten global growth.
Chinese new‑style tea brands are expanding into South Korea as consumers seek healthier drinks. Chagee will open three Seoul stores in Q2 and operated 7,338 teahouses as of the end of September.
Hong Kong plans to relax access to parts of its Frontier Closed Area, including discussions about the Mai Po closed area and after creating Robin’s Nest Country Park; conservation groups are closely watching potential impacts on the internationally important Mai Po wetland.