China
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Automation in Kunshan displaces low-skilled workers as factories adopt robots
Kunshan's factories replace assembly jobs with robots, forcing displaced workers into low-paid gig labor.
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Drag race crash in Kotamobagu, Indonesia kills up to 8 and injures 9 spectators
A car lost control after a drag race in Kotamobagu on August 9, hitting spectators and killing 7 to 8 people, injuring 9 seriously.
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Germany's trade deficit with China hits €55 billion as exports fall 12% in H1 2026
Germany's trade deficit with China rose to about €55 billion in the first half of 2026 as German exports to China dropped over 12% year-on-year.
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Russia confirms contact with Turkey over resale of S-400 missile systems
Russia's Kremlin confirmed ongoing talks with Turkey about potential resale of Turkey's Russian S-400 missile systems.
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Over 70% of Japan’s accommodations report labor shortages amid rising tourism
More than 70% of accommodation facilities in Japan face labor shortages as foreign visitor numbers hit 42.68 million in 2025.
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Japan’s June corporate goods prices rise 7.1%, fastest pace since March 2023
Japan’s corporate goods price index rose 7.1% year-on-year in June 2026, led by surging energy and metal prices.
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Thousands protest exam irregularities in Jharkhand amid police clashes
Thousands have protested since late July in Jharkhand over alleged exam cheating, with police using tear gas and water cannons to disperse some crowds.
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TWICE's Jeongyeon Leaves JYP Entertainment After 11 Years, Joins Varo Entertainment
Jeongyeon announced her departure from JYP Entertainment on August 10, signing with Varo Entertainment while continuing TWICE activities.
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Typhoon Bavi causes at least 60 flight cancellations from Singapore and Hong Kong
Typhoon Bavi forced cancellation or rescheduling of over 20 Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights and more than 50 flights from Hong Kong in July and August 2023.
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Luxshare Raises $3.1 Billion in Hong Kong IPO, Shares Fall Nearly 10% on Debut
Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry raised $3.1 billion in its Hong Kong IPO on July 9, but shares dropped up to 9.6% on debut.
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Former Thai lawmaker kills local official outside Nonthaburi government office
Ex-lawmaker Chalong Riewraeng shot and killed Nonthaburi official Thongchai Yenprasert over a loan dispute on August 10.
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Global PC Shipments Decline in Q2 2026 Amid Memory Chip Shortage
Global PC shipments fell in Q2 2026 due to a memory chip shortage, with shipments dropping about 4.9% year-over-year, IDC reports.
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2,000 Fans Gather at Madeira Cathedral Over False Ronaldo Wedding Rumors
On August 8, 2026, about 2,000 fans packed Funchal’s Sé Cathedral expecting Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding, but the ceremony was for an unrelated couple.
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2026 Third Senior Health Industry Expo Opens in Taipei Showcasing Innovations in Elder Care
The 3rd Senior Health Industry Expo ran August 7-9 in Taipei, featuring multi-sector collaborations highlighting AI and integrated care for seniors.
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Samsung-backed South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions plans 2027 IPO on KOSPI
Rebellions, supported by Samsung, plans an IPO in South Korea's KOSPI market in early 2027 with J.P. Morgan and Samsung Securities as underwriters.
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Four charged in Singapore for gold smuggling and VAT fraud using signal converters from China
Four Singaporeans were charged July 8 over a gold smuggling and VAT carousel fraud scheme involving electronic signal converters imported from China.
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Apple tests Chinese CXMT memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks amid supply concerns
Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for iPhones and MacBooks to address component shortages fueled by AI demand.
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China's July CPI and PPI inflation slow, both below market forecasts
China reported July consumer and producer price inflation slowed, missing forecasts as gasoline prices and international oil declines weighed on indices.
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Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta raises US$751 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising about US$751 million in its IPO.
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US Airlines’ Fuel Costs Rose 84% in May Amid Middle East Conflict and Oil Price Surge
US airlines spent $6.66 billion on fuel in May 2026, up 84% from last year due to higher jet fuel prices linked to Middle East tensions.
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Microsoft begins replacing OpenAI and Anthropic AI models with own MAI models in key software
Microsoft is switching from third-party AI models to its in-house MAI models in Excel, Outlook, and GitHub Copilot to cut costs and streamline services.
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Kyle Lowry signs one-day contract to retire as Toronto Raptors player
Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors on July 7, 2026, to retire as a member of the team.
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China’s central bank extends gold-buying streak to 20 months, adds nearly 15 tons in June
China’s People’s Bank of China raised gold reserves for the 20th month, adding 480,000 ounces in June to reach 2,346 tons total.
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US Companies Increase Use of Cheaper Chinese AI Models Amid Cost and Political Concerns
U.S. firms have sharply raised adoption of Chinese AI models for lower costs despite growing government scrutiny.