2026 – Page 107 – From Inside Asia

Judge Says Challenge to ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Is Moot as DOJ Backs Away

A federal judge on Wednesday declined to temporarily block President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” saying the request was moot because the...

by FIA Staff June 10, 2026 0 comment

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Mystery platform? China says it was carrying out research at Scarborough Shoal

China said it had carried out a scientific expedition in Scarborough Shoal, amid renewed confrontation with the Philippines over the disputed South China Sea...

by Laura Zhou June 10, 2026 0 comment

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Hong Kong urged to expand driver-monitoring systems to reduce traffic accidents

Published: 11:46am, 11 Jun 2026Updated: 11:59am, 11 Jun 2026 The Hong Kong government should expand its planned mandate for driver-monitoring systems on public buses...

by Vivian Au June 10, 2026 0 comment

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South Korea hits e-commerce giant Coupang with record US$409 million fine for data breach

South Korea imposed on Thursday a record US$409 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang over a leak that exposed the data of more than...

by Agence France-Presse June 10, 2026 0 comment

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India calls in air force to ensure exam papers secured after scandals fuel protests

India is taking unprecedented measures to restore confidence in its national student examination system after a series of scandals fuelled angry protests from young...

by Bloomberg June 10, 2026 0 comment

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Singapore says arrest warrants for 1MDB’s Jho Low still in force despite US clemency bid

Singapore police said arrest warrants for fugitive financier Jho Low remain active, even as the Malaysian continues efforts to seek clemency from US President...

by Bloomberg June 10, 2026 0 comment

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‘We’re Nothing At All’: why Hongkongers must avoid collective apathy

Published: 10:12am, 11 Jun 2026Updated: 10:16am, 11 Jun 2026 Through the invitation of a good friend, I had the privilege last Saturday of attending...

by Eugene Yim June 10, 2026 0 comment

News

Chinese Military Activity Shadows Computex Tech Show in Taiwan

Global technology executives gathered in Taiwan last week for the Computex trade show as Chinese military aircraft and coast guard vessels continued operations around...

by James Xu June 10, 2026 0 comment

World

As Japanese and Korean giants move upmarket, China’s MLCC firms see their chance

As demand for AI servers soars, leading Japanese and South Korean multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) makers are shifting further upmarket, opening the door for...

by Iris Deng June 10, 2026 0 comment