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China’s new ambassador to Australia, Liu Jinsong, has urged Canberra to respect Beijing’s “core interests and major concerns” as he begins his posting. Liu, a veteran diplomat, said the two countries had no fundamental conflicts of interest, despite strained ties over security and regional military activity.
Nike and One Piece have teamed up for a collection inspired by Devil Fruits, featuring three redesigned Air Max Plus sneakers and apparel. The collection rolls out internationally from Sept. 4, with a Tokyo pop-up, customization events, and a global SNKRS launch later in the month.
Taiwanese prosecutors on Monday indicted nine people, including an Nvidia manager and two Super Micro employees, for allegedly exporting high-end AI servers to China in violation of US export controls. The charges include breach of trust and document forgery, with authorities saying 74 servers reached China before 56 were blocked. Both companies said they are cooperating with authorities.
Asian shares mostly declined at the start of a week dominated by bond-market pressure, Iran sanctions, and the Jackson Hole symposium. US futures were lower, while oil slipped. Reports varied on index levels, but the 10-year Treasury yield eased from recent highs after the Treasury's surprise buyback increase.
India accounted for over 70% of office leasing across 11 major Asia-Pacific markets in the first half of 2026, according to a Colliers report. The report also highlighted that India, along with Mainland China and Japan, drove more than 95% of regional uptake, while new supply declined sharply.
Regional governments across southern Taiwan ordered office and school closures on Monday as torrential rain continued, with forecasts of more downpours. The Central Weather Administration warned of severe rainfall in multiple counties, while Typhoon Saudel is expected to pass near the north later this week.
India’s first commercially produced matcha was sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre on July 3, coinciding with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India. The tea, made from a locally grown Assam cultivar and processed with Japanese machinery, marks a milestone for the country’s tea industry and opens new export possibilities.
Typhoon Obet, the local name for international typhoon Saudel, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday and is forecast to exit within 12 hours. Pagasa reports it will enhance the southwest monsoon, may slightly intensify, and will weaken after landfall in China later this week.
President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods over excess manufacturing capacity, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deliberations. Officials view the rate as calibrated to preserve a trade truce and a planned late-September meeting with Xi Jinping. The step follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier reciprocal tariffs and comes amid wider U.S. duties that Asian economies have largely accepted without retaliation.
Indonesian migrant fishers in Pingtung County launched the 'Freedom for Fishers Campaign' on Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, demanding fair wages, contracts, Wi-Fi access, and the right to organize. The union FOPSI-PMFU cited ongoing abuses, retaliation, and poor infrastructure, contrasting government claims of improvement.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has reported detecting Chinese naval vessels and aircraft around the island over several days, sharing updates on social media. The reports include the latest detection of two PLA aircraft sorties, seven PLAN vessels, and two official ships.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visited Kinmen on Sunday to mark the 68th anniversary of the 1958 battle with Chinese forces, stating that peace is secured through strength and that not an inch of territory can be sacrificed. The visit highlighted ongoing tensions with China, which continues to claim Taiwan as its own territory and has denounced Lai as a 'separatist.'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 Kinmen battle, saying peace is secured through strength. He also highlighted Taiwan's record defence budget and reiterated his offer of talks with China while rejecting Beijing's sovereignty claims.
Foreign portfolio investors poured ₹23,544 crore into Indian equities in August 2026, following a ₹20,200 crore inflow in July, as earnings revival and rupee stability boosted sentiment. Despite the turnaround, cumulative outflows for the year remain high at around ₹2.3 lakh crore. Experts attribute the shift to improved corporate earnings, currency stability, and selective buying in mid-caps.
A Nuvama research report warns that a slowdown in the global AI investment boom could reverse capital flows, sending Asian savings home and shifting balance-of-payments pressures to the US, potentially weakening the dollar and keeping Treasury yields elevated. The report notes a two-speed global recovery, with chip-producing economies outpacing others.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods after walking away from trade negotiations, prompting new 50% US tariffs on Canadian exports. President Trump responded with fresh criticism on Truth Social, while US officials warned Canada faces 'devastating' consequences.
Malaysia's Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik beat defending champions and world No. 1 pair Kim Won-ho-Seo Seung-jae 21-17, 21-18 in the World Badminton Championships semi-finals in New Delhi, setting up a second shot at the world title. They will face either China's Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang or Taiwan's Lee Jhe-huei-Yang Po-hsuan in the final on Sunday.
The Philippine women's baseball team makes its WBSC Women's World Cup debut on Sunday in Tainan, opening against world No. 1 Japan. Captain Veronica Velasco expresses confidence, while the roster features UAAP stars including reigning softball MVP Mae Langga.
Early voting has concluded in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman, with officials citing voter fatigue and low turnout. The race, which tests the influence of President Trump's endorsement, heads to the polls on Tuesday.
A Hong Kong court found two former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance guilty of inciting subversion over their role in organising annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung face up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing to come later. A third defendant, Albert Ho, pleaded guilty in January.