October 2026 – Page 275 – From Inside Asia

ATLA Calls for Private Companies to Establish Premises on Kure Integrated Defense Base

On September 1, Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) released an invitation for private companies to establish defense industrial facilities within a multifunctional...

by Asian Military Review October 11, 2026

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Beijing Targeted Him. Now He’s Challenging Taiwan’s Capital.

Puma Shen, a Taiwanese lawmaker and researcher known for his work on Chinese disinformation, is challenging incumbent Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an in one of...

by China Insights October 11, 2026

World

Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ could undergo testing next typhoon season: Eric Chan

Published: 11:00am, 12 Oct 2026Updated: 11:04am, 12 Oct 2026 Hong Kong’s artificial intelligence management system could take shape and be tested as early as...

by Lo Hoi-ying,Leopold Chen October 11, 2026

World

Indonesia finds orangutans saved from wildfires a new home

Indonesian authorities and conservation workers have successfully moved eight ⁠orangutans to a safe ⁠location after the endangered ⁠primates’ homes were destroyed by wildfires in...

by Reuters October 11, 2026

Military

HAL to increase India’s fighter and helicopter engine output

India’s state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will increase annual production capacity of the Russian-origin AL-31FP engine from 30 to 50 units, and simultaneously...

by Atul Chandra October 11, 2026

World

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: educator who removes death’s stigma through culture

Joseph Lau Yui-yip has taken students to cemeteries, funeral parlours and heritage exhibitions because he believes some parts of Hong Kong culture are best...

by Jimmy Chow October 11, 2026