October 2026 – Page 41 – From Inside Asia

China accuses Philippines of setting up ‘obstacles’ to attending Asean defence meeting

China has accused the Philippines of setting up “numerous obstacles” to attending a meeting with defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...

by Amber Wang October 29, 2026 0 comment

World

Can Lula’s re-election unlock Mercosur markets for Southeast Asia?

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election should provide continuity for the country’s trade push into Southeast Asia, analysts say, as Vietnam and...

by Vincent Tan October 29, 2026 0 comment

Tech

DoorDash is acquiring Instacart for $17 billion

The deal could help DoorDash’s grocery business compete against Amazon and Walmart.The deal could help DoorDash’s grocery business compete against Amazon and Walmart.Oct 29,...

by Patrick Glass October 29, 2026 0 comment

World

Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcry

Published: 7:56pm, 29 Oct 2026Updated: 8:28pm, 29 Oct 2026 Hong Kong authorities have scrapped a controversial plan to install decorative lights along a scenic...

by Denise Tsang,Ambrose Li October 29, 2026 0 comment

World

Lit cigarette, combustibles and ‘human fault’ led to deadly Hong Kong fire: report

Published: 7:11pm, 29 Oct 2026Updated: 7:18pm, 29 Oct 2026 A combination of a lit cigarette and an “abundant fuel” of combustible materials caused Hong...

by Connor Mycroft October 29, 2026 0 comment

World

Why Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalry

Japan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while...

by Sam Beltran October 29, 2026 0 comment

World

Later hours unlikely to boost bottle sales at Hong Kong wine festival: exhibitors

Published: 7:05pm, 29 Oct 2026Updated: 7:08pm, 29 Oct 2026 Later opening times are unlikely to boost wine sales by the bottle, exhibitors returning to...

by Ambrose Li October 29, 2026 0 comment

World

10 US states to vote on data centre development on election day amid opposition

Voters in 10 US states will decide on election day whether to curb data centre development in their communities, as the rapid buildout needed...

by Reuters October 29, 2026 0 comment

World

Indonesia haze cost Malaysia US$1.97 billion in losses: study

Smoke from this year’s Indonesian forest and peatland fires has inflicted an estimated 8 billion ringgit (US$1.97 billion) in welfare losses on Malaysia, contributing...

by SCMP’s Asia desk October 29, 2026 0 comment