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Nikkei Asia·10:45Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusionWong's guilty plea is a significant development in Hong Kong's national security cases, potentially leading to a lengthy prison sentence. The case underscores the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy figures under the city's security law.read 
SCMP·10:41US judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer to stand trial, could face death penaltyTyler Robinson, accused of shooting Charlie Kirk from a rooftop, will face trial on aggravated murder charges, potentially receiving the death penalty. The judge cited the risk to thousands in the crowd as a key factor, moving the case forward.read 
The Business Times·10:34Goldman Sachs, BofA among 21 firms planning joint US dollar stablecoin launch in 2027A consortium of 21 major banks, including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, plans to launch a US dollar-pegged stablecoin by 2027, expanding into other G7 currencies. This marks a significant push by traditional finance into crypto, competing with existing stablecoin issuers.read 
The Japan Times·10:31Shelter for families with children opens after Kumamoto earthquakeA specialized evacuation shelter for families and pregnant women has opened in Kumamoto, the only one of its kind in the area. It addresses a critical need for vulnerable populations following the earthquake.read 
Investing.com·10:30RBNZ raises rates to 2.75% as inflation stays high, signals further hikesThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand hiked its cash rate to 2.75% and signaled more increases, reflecting persistent inflation. This affects borrowing costs and economic activity in New Zealand.read 
Nikkei Asia·10:30The cost of Indonesia's economic overreachread 
CNBC·10:24Ito En shares surge 8% after Q1 operating profit beats forecastOperating profit rose 22% to 10.2 billion yen ($63.7M), beating Citi's 7.7 billion yen forecast, despite higher raw material and tea leaf costs.read 
The Japan Times·10:21Matchmaking events for same-surname couples emerge in JapanSome Japanese are trying to circumvent the law requiring married couples to share a surname by finding partners who already have the same last name.read 
The Straits Times·10:11Singapore sets aside $112m more for built environment R&D, new safety rulesThe funds under RIE2030 target safer demolition, smarter maintenance, and lower carbon emissions. From 2028, large projects must use licensed site supervision firms, with accreditation starting September 2026.read 
Investing.com·09:54Bathurst FY26: strong cash backs dual Canada-NZ growth pushThe company's fiscal 2026 results show strong cash generation supporting expansion in both Canada and New Zealand, indicating a solid financial position for its growth strategy.read 
Investing.com·09:53IMEXHS H1 FY26: AI agents enter production, EBITDA surges 311%The company's first-half fiscal 2026 results show AI agents moving into production, with EBITDA jumping 311%, signaling a major operational milestone and profitability boost.read 
CNA·09:52Dropbox says about 5,000 accounts compromised in August hackThe breach affected roughly 5,000 accounts, highlighting the ongoing security risks for cloud storage users and the importance of enabling two-factor authentication.read 
Investing.com·09:52Cyclopharm H1 2026: US revenue surges 74%, new guidelines boost outlookThe company's first-half fiscal 2026 results show a 74% surge in US revenue, driven by new guidelines that improve the outlook for its diagnostic products.read 
The Business Times·09:48BOJ's Ueda signals rate hike decision with upside price risks in mindUeda's comments reinforce market expectations of a September rate hike, with swaps pricing a 99% probability; the BOJ meets Sep 17-18.read 
The Japan Times·09:33Kiki's second book out in English translationThe second title in Eiko Kadono's series about the beloved witch Kiki is now available in English, continuing the story beyond the famous film.read 
SCMP Asia·09:30Warming seas create hybrid pufferfish, making fugu riskierClimate change is pushing pufferfish species together, causing inbreeding and hybrids with unknown toxin distribution. Hybrids now make up 40% of local catches off Fukushima and Ibaraki, complicating licensed chefs' preparation.read 
SCMP·09:30China's multipolar world order faces test of peaceful coexistenceChina's white paper on global governance proposes an 'equal and orderly multipolar world,' but the challenge is sustaining coexistence among different systems. China's economic influence may be vulnerable in a more disorderly world where security alliances dominate.read 
BBC Tech·09:27Which? creates fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com, says platform 'unfit'Consumer group Which? booked a bogus stay at the PM's address and left a fake review; Booking.com didn't remove it for two months. The company disputes the test as unrepresentative of its platform.read 
CNA·09:22UN agency says no role in Malaysia's Myanmar refugee repatriation, warns country unsafeThe UN agency distances itself from Malaysia's planned repatriation, stating Myanmar remains unsafe for returns. This raises concerns about the welfare of refugees sent back against international advice.read 
Investing.com·09:20Cognition set to raise $1 billion at $47 billion valuation - BloombergThe AI coding startup would nearly double its valuation, signaling strong investor demand for AI development tools. The round underscores the sector's continued fundraising momentum.read 
The Japan Times·09:17Russian cybercrime operation being dismantled after two decades: U.S. and CrowdStrikeThe operation, one of the internet's longest-running cybercriminal enterprises, is being taken down by U.S. authorities and CrowdStrike. Its longevity highlights the challenge of disrupting entrenched cybercrime networks.read 
The Japan Times·09:13Manchester City signs Enzo Fernandez for over £100m, first player sold twice at that priceThe 25-year-old becomes the first player sold for more than £100 million twice in his career, reuniting with coach Enzo Maresca at City.read 
TechRadar·09:108849 Tank 5 Pro rugged phone: thermal camera, 2K projector, 17,600mAh batteryThe rugged phone packs a 2K 220-lumen projector and ultra-wide thermal 'Predator' camera, plus a Dimensity 9400e chip. It targets outdoor users needing all-in-one durability and imaging tools.read 
NYT·09:00Honduran court clears ex-president Juan Orlando HernándezA court dismissed money laundering and fraud charges against Hernández, making him a free man after President Trump's decision freed him in December. The ruling ends his legal jeopardy in Honduras.read