# japanese (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover japanese. Page: Feed: --- ## ['Flex X Cop 2' climbs to new ratings high as Ahn Bo Hyun and Jung Eun Chae hit 9.4% peak](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/flex-x-cop-2-climbs-to-new-ratings-high-as-ahn-bo-hyun-and-jung-eun-chae-hit-94-peak) _2026-08-26 · KStarTrend_ SBS drama Flex X Cop 2 has reached a new personal best in ratings as Ahn Bo Hyun and Jung Eun Chae continue their crime-solving partnership.Episode 6, which aired on August 22, recorded a peak rating of 9.4%, marking the drama’s highest figure so far ## [Lee Jung Eun and Kim Mu Yeol reunite after four years for Netflix revenge drama 'Halmae'](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/lee-jung-eun-and-kim-mu-yeol-reunite-after-four-years-for-netflix-revenge-drama-halmae) _2026-08-26 · KStarTrend_ Lee Jung Eun and Kim Mu Yeol are reuniting for Netflix’s upcoming revenge action series Halmae, four years after working together in Juvenile Justice.On August 26, Netflix officially confirmed production of the new series and announced a cast led by ## [Seo Eun Soo joins Kim Woo Bin in new tvN drama 'Gift' based on popular webtoon](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/seo-eun-soo-joins-kim-woo-bin-in-new-tvn-drama-gift-based-on-popular-webtoon) _2026-08-26 · KStarTrend_ Seo Eun Soo has officially joined Kim Woo Bin in tvN’s upcoming drama Gift.On August 26, Seo Eun Soo’s agency HighZium Studio confirmed her casting, stating, “Seo Eun Soo will play Yoon Seo Jin, a physical education teacher at Deokcheon High School a ## [Why Hong Kong needs special courts for drug offenders](https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3364667/why-hong-kong-needs-special-courts-drug-offenders?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · Letters · South China Morning Post_ Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words. As Hong Kong grapples with drug addiction, it must prioritise rehabilitation over deterrence. Hong Kong has long boasted a deterrent approach. According to Section 8 of the… ## [‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours](https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365270/i-want-survive-malaysian-commando-adrift-south-china-sea-15-hours?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · The Star · South China Morning Post_ “I want to survive.” That was uppermost in Senior Seaman Michael Coccon Johen’s mind while he was drifting in the South China Sea, hours after a free-fall parachute training exercise went wrong. Johen, 27, was one of six Malaysian navy special forces personnel who landed in the sea on August 12 after missing their designated landing site at Pulau Layang-Layang, off Sabah’s coast. It happened… ## [Terror as Malaysian roller coaster fails mid-ride, 10 injured](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3365267/terror-malaysian-roller-coaster-fails-mid-ride-10-injured?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · Joseph Sipalan · South China Morning Post_ A roller coaster malfunction at a major theme park on the outskirts of Malaysia’s capital city injured 10 people on Saturday, the operator confirmed after coming under fire for what critics called a prolonged silence over the incident. Authorities said on Monday that the riders had suffered minor injuries after the ride abruptly stopped, leaving them stranded. The incident sparked a flurry of… ## [Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standards](https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3365211/writing-rulebook-china-steer-worlds-first-solid-state-battery-standards?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · Mandy Zuo · South China Morning Post_ A Chinese-proposed international standard for automotive solid-state batteries has been approved as a new work item by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – marking the first of its kind for the advanced power systems and the nation’s latest effort to shape rules in emerging industries. Led by China, with input from technical experts in France, Japan, South Korea and other… ## [How a 150kg teacher lost 66kg after being told he might not live to 30](https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3365161/how-150kg-teacher-lost-66kg-after-being-told-he-might-not-live-30?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · Bhakti Mathur · South China Morning Post_ Watching Paul Goodson conquer Hong Kong’s gruelling trail runs and blaze through Hyrox arenas, it is hard to imagine that nine years ago he was trapped in an obese body that was failing him. In 2017, at the age of 29, Goodson weighed 150kg (330lbs). Sleepless nights drove him to the doctor. The verdict was devastating – severe sleep apnoea and a warning that he might not live to see 30.… ## [Chinese worker develops severe muscle breakdown after manager punishes her with 200 squats](https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3365266/chinese-worker-develops-severe-muscle-breakdown-after-manager-punishes-her-200-squats?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · Fran Lu · South China Morning Post_ A Chinese woman developed life-threatening muscle breakdown after her company forced her to perform 200 squats as punishment for unfinished work. The young woman, surnamed Yang, recently moved to Hangzhou in eastern China’s Zhejiang province and began her first job as a financial consultant at a loan assistance company in June. The role is essentially a tele-sales position. Her team manager,… ## [Singapore court hands Amos Yee 4 new charges for posts on race, child porn](https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365265/singapore-court-hands-amos-yee-4-new-charges-posts-race-child-porn?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · CNA · South China Morning Post_ Singaporean online commentator Amos Yee Pang Sang on Wednesday received four fresh charges linked to posts he made about race and children. This brings his total number of charges to seven, including three for allegedly dodging national service. According to charge sheets, the 27-year-old allegedly promoted feelings of disharmony between racial and religious groups in Singapore in two blog posts… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kkgkkqdwqhFB) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Meet Mikayla Demaiter, the hockey player-turned-model dating golfer Bryson DeChambeau](https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3365076/meet-mikayla-demaiter-model-dating-us-golfer-bryson-dechambeau?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · Alexa Vernice Pacis · South China Morning Post_ US professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau is dating 26-year-old Mikayla Demaiter, according to Us Weekly. DeChambeau was previously rumoured to be dating Lilia Schneider. But earlier this month, fans of the golfer noticed that in a photo Demaiter posted, the Canadian model was wearing a guest pass for a LIV Golf event in New York, while a Crushers GC cap – the team DeChambeau captains – could also… ## [Huawei, HP settle disputes with multi-year Wi-fi patent cross-licensing deal](https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3365229/huawei-hp-settle-disputes-multi-year-wi-fi-patent-cross-licensing-deal?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · Iris Deng · South China Morning Post_ China’s Huawei Technologies and US personal computer giant HP announced on Wednesday that they had reached a deal to license each other’s Wi-fi patents. The two companies signed a multi-year global patent cross-licensing agreement, which granted HP the right to use certain Huawei Wi-fi patents on its PCs for a fee. “This agreement is a strong testament to Huawei’s persistent independent innovation… ## [North Korea sharpens anti-Japan rhetoric as Russia ties grow](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3365207/north-korea-sharpens-anti-japan-rhetoric-russia-ties-grow?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-26 · Julian Ryall · South China Morning Post_ North Korea has stepped up its verbal attacks on Japan, issuing more than a dozen denunciations through state media since early July and hardening its rhetoric in recent days by accusing Tokyo of whipping up a “neo-militarist frenzy” and preparing for a “war of aggression”. Analysts said the latest broadsides from Kim Jong-un’s regime reflected both renewed confidence in Pyongyang as ties with… ## [Cha Tae Hyun jokingly tells Yoo Yeon Seok not to expect the SBS grand prize despite his drama’s 10% ratings](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/cha-tae-hyun-jokingly-tells-yoo-yeon-seok-not-to-expect-the-sbs-grand-prize-despite-his-dramas-10-ratings) _2026-08-25 · KStarTrend_ Cha Tae Hyun playfully teased Yoo Yeon Seok about his chances at the year-end SBS Drama Awards, even after praising the success of his drama Phantom Lawyer.On the August 25 episode of SBS variety show Whenever Possible, Cha Tae Hyun appeared alongsid ## [Ryu Seung Ryong says he develops a real fatherly bond with actresses who play his daughters, from Go Youn Jung to Kim Si A](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/ryu-seung-ryong-says-he-develops-a-real-fatherly-bond-with-actresses-who-play-his-daughters-from-go-youn-jung-to-kim-si-a) _2026-08-25 · KStarTrend_ Actor Ryu Seung Ryong opened up about the special bond he develops with actresses who play his daughters on screen, saying he often finds himself caring for them like a real father even after filming ends.During an interview for the upcoming film Por ## [RESCENE takes No. 1 in August rising singer brand rankings as ATEEZ and CORTIS follow](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/rescene-takes-no-1-in-august-rising-singer-brand-rankings-as-ateez-and-cortis-follow) _2026-08-25 · KStarTrend_ RESCENE ranked first in the August 2026 rising singer brand reputation rankings, with ATEEZ and CORTIS taking the next two spots.According to the Korean Business Research Institute, the rankings were based on 76,651,931 pieces of brand-related big da ## [Song Kang reveals how he became close friends with BTS’s V during their military service](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/song-kang-reveals-how-he-became-close-friends-with-btss-v-during-their-military-service) _2026-08-25 · KStarTrend_ Actor Song Kang shared new details about his friendship with BTS’s V, revealing that the two became close while serving in the military.During the August 25 episode of TEO’s web variety show Salon Drip, Song Kang was asked about a four-cut photo he h ## [Song Kang reveals he became hooked on 'I Am Solo' during military service and now says he looks forward to every Wednesday](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/song-kang-reveals-he-became-hooked-on-i-am-solo-during-military-service-and-now-says-he-looks-forward-to-every-wednesday) _2026-08-25 · KStarTrend_ Actor Song Kang revealed that he became a devoted viewer of the dating show I Am Solo while serving in the military.On August 25, Song Kang appeared on the web variety show Salon Drip, where he spoke casually about how he spent his free time during m ## [aespa’s Karina gives surprisingly direct advice on how to confess to a longtime crush](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/aespas-karina-gives-surprisingly-direct-advice-on-how-to-confess-to-a-longtime-crush) _2026-08-25 · KStarTrend_ aespa’s Karina caught attention with her simple and confident advice for someone wondering how to confess their feelings to a longtime friend.On August 20, ELLE Korea uploaded a video featuring Karina answering different concerns and giving casual ad ## [Go Youn Jung takes No. 1 in August actor brand reputation rankings, followed by So Ji Sub and Yoon Kyung Ho](https://www.kstartrend.com/2026/08/26/go-youn-jung-takes-no-1-in-august-actor-brand-reputation-rankings-followed-by-so-ji-sub-and-yoon-kyung-ho) _2026-08-25 · KStarTrend_ Go Youn Jung has claimed the top spot in the August 2026 actor brand reputation rankings.According to the Korean Business Research Institute, Go Youn Jung ranked No. 1 with a total brand reputation index of 4,724,038.So Ji Sub followed closely in sec ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IUtlrcoIXxys) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [The SUV That Delivers Diesel-Like Range Without Diesel Problems](https://www.topspeed.com/suv-delivers-diesel-range-without-problems/) _2026-08-23 · Nikesh Kooverjee · TopSpeed_ This family SUV displays how hybridization competes with diesel durability and range. ## [Workshop in Salalah discusses draft national strategy for waste management](https://timesofoman.com//article/175964-workshop-in-salalah-discusses-draft-national-strategy-for-waste-management) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Salalah: A workshop to discuss the draft national strategy for integrated waste management began today in the Wilayat of Salalah. Representatives of... ## [Oman's public revenues rise 13% to reach OMR6.6 billion](https://timesofoman.com//article/175963-omans-public-revenues-rise-13-to-reach-omr66-billion) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Muscat: The state public revenues recorded a 13 percent increase by the end of the second quarter of 2026, reaching approximately OMR6.602 billion, compared... ## [2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide: The Harley Touring Bike That Makes 500-Mile Days Feel Effortless](https://www.topspeed.com/harley-touring-bike-500-mile-days-effortless/) _2026-08-23 · Arun Prakash · TopSpeed_ The 2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide starts at $25,999 and pairs a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin with a frame-mounted fairing built for long days. ## [Ford Hybrid Bronco Coming in 2027: What Buyers Should Know](https://www.topspeed.com/ford-hybrid-bronco-2027-buyers-guide/) _2026-08-23 · Alina Moore · TopSpeed_ Ford's hybrid Bronco arrives in 2027 as part of a mid-cycle refresh, ahead of the Bronco pickup. Here's what current shoppers need to consider before buying. ## [The Lexus SUV Whose Boring Tech Just Beat Every Luxury Rival On Reliability](https://www.topspeed.com/lexus-suv-boring-tech-beat-every-rival-reliability/) _2026-08-23 · Damian Adams · TopSpeed_ Lexus just proved that the least flashy tech in the luxury segment can be the single biggest reason a buyer keeps their money. ## [Road projects worth over OMR120 million underway in Al Wusta Governorate](https://timesofoman.com//article/175962-road-projects-worth-over-omr120-million-underway-in-al-wusta-governorate) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Haima: The total cost of road maintenance and completion projects being executed by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in... ## [Salalah Eye: New panoramic viewpoint enhancing tourism experience in Khareef Dhofar](https://timesofoman.com//article/175961-salalah-eye-new-panoramic-viewpoint-enhancing-tourism-experience-in-khareef-dhofar) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Salalah: Salalah Eye represents a new addition to the tourism and entertainment experience ecosystem in Dhofar Governorate, coinciding with the Khareef 2026... ## [Kazakhstan parliamentary vote to cement president's power](https://timesofoman.com//article/175960-kazakhstan-parliamentary-vote-to-cement-presidents-power) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Astana: Kazakhstan's 12.3 million eligible voters will elect the Central Asian country's parliament on Sunday.The polls come after a new constitution... ## [Amid tensions with Pete Hegseth, US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to step down by year-end: Report](https://timesofoman.com//article/175959-amid-tensions-with-pete-hegseth-us-army-secretary-dan-driscoll-to-step-down-by-year-end-report) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Washington, DC: US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is anticipated to step down from his post by late 2026 or potentially earlier, following months of friction... ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B1CjzUSeNsaT) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Agricultural, livestock and fisheries investments in North Al Sharqiyah reach OMR74mn](https://timesofoman.com//article/175958-agricultural-livestock-and-fisheries-investments-in-north-al-sharqiyah-reach-omr74mn) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Ibra: The Governorate of North Al Sharqiyah has witnessed the rollout of 46 investment opportunities across various productive sectors, alongside 22 signed... ## [Fishermen's villages strengthen sector growth in Al Wusta](https://timesofoman.com//article/175957-fishermens-villages-strengthen-sector-growth-in-al-wusta) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Duqm: The fishermen's villages represent a cornerstone project within the supporting infrastructure framework for the fisheries sector in the Sultanate of... ## [Best Off-Road Motorcycles: Dual Sport, Dirt Bikes, And Adventure Bikes](https://www.topspeed.com/best-off-road-motorcycles/) _2026-08-23 · Aayush Rathod · TopSpeed_ Check out the best off-road motorcycles you can buy in 2026, including off-road-ready adventure bikes, capable dual sports, and serious dirt bikes. ## [Health Ministry lists specifications for safe school bags](https://timesofoman.com//article/175956-health-ministry-lists-specifications-for-safe-school-bags) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Muscat: With the start of the school year approaching, the Ministry of Health(MOH), has clarified specifications for what constitutes a safe school... ## [Over 10 foreigners arrested for trying to enter Oman illegally](https://timesofoman.com//article/175955-over-10-foreigners-arrested-for-trying-to-enter-oman-illegally) _2026-08-23 · Times of Oman · Times of Oman_ Muscat : More than 10 foreigners have been arrested by Royal Oman Police (ROP), for trying to enter the Sultanate of Oman illegally. ROP said in a... ## [Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/23/japan/japan-critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-guidelines/) _2026-08-23 · Latest articles - The Japan Times_ In light of a recent series of ransomware attacks, the draft urges such businesses to take measures, including taking out cybersecurity insurance. ## [What a Tokyo summer taught this New Zealander about climate shock](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/23/climate-change/tokyo-summer-climate-shock/) _2026-08-23 · Latest articles - The Japan Times_ A realization after three months living in Japan's scorching capital: The trick to surviving a Japanese summer isn't beating the heat — it's learning to live around it. ## [Major tech firms to help upskill Hong Kong workers under ‘AI for All’: Paul Chan](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364965/major-tech-firms-help-upskill-hong-kong-workers-under-ai-all-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-23 · Emily Hung · South China Morning Post_ Hong Kong’s employees retraining board will partner with major tech firms to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) training programme for the working population in November, the city’s finance chief has said. In his Sunday blog, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the HK$50 million (US$6.4 million) “AI for All” inclusive programme, announced in the February budget, would feature more than… ## [Why Trump’s economic pain could spark more Iranian attacks on Gulf nations](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3364963/why-trumps-economic-pain-could-spark-more-iranian-attacks-gulf-nations?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-23 · Bloomberg · South China Morning Post_ President Donald Trump is betting new sanctions, a naval blockade and ramped-up economic pressure against Iran’s trading partners can accomplish what thousands of bombs and missiles could not: force Tehran to accept a deal to end the war on US terms. But like other US efforts to force Iran into capitulation, there is one main problem: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has claimed… ## [European wine producers seek new markets as China sales dream sours](https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364839/european-wine-producers-seek-new-markets-china-sales-dream-sours?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-23 · Mia Nurmamat · South China Morning Post_ Chinese-French wine merchant Arsen Zhao says business remains strong in Paris, but he is welcoming far fewer customers from Asia than before. “We’ve seen a much sharper drop in customers from China,” Zhao said. “Consumers are trading down, while large volumes of European wine imported previously have yet to be sold, leaving inventories high and weighing on new orders.” As demand has weakened and… ## [USA Fencing approaching run-up to LA Games as chance to take sport mainstream](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/08/23/more-sports/usa-fencing-mainstream-push/) _2026-08-23 · Latest articles - The Japan Times_ Andrews, who has led USA Fencing since 2022, said the federation had made a deliberate effort to market fencing to audiences beyond its traditional competitive base. ## [South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment ‘justice’](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/23/asia-pacific/society/south-korea-workplace-harassment/) _2026-08-23 · Latest articles - The Japan Times_ Victims are often expected to keep silent while employers have no clear legal duty to tell them how their cases ended. ## [Nadeshiko Japan’s Saki Kumagai hoping to encourage more girls to play soccer](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/08/23/soccer/saki-kumagai-soccer-inspire-girls/) _2026-08-23 · Latest articles - The Japan Times_ Kumagai says she hopes her organization, Nadeshiko Care, will inspire young players to set their sights on joining the national team. ## [South Koreans ‘intoxicated by stocks’ swarmed market frenzy – and lost everything](https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3364962/south-koreans-intoxicated-stocks-swarmed-market-frenzy-and-lost-everything?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-23 · Reuters · South China Morning Post_ It was a ⁠vision to give South Korea a stock market that reflected its true economic ⁠dynamism, by shedding regulatory taboos and encouraging bolder bets – instead, it created an investor trauma that could take years to shake. The ⁠30 per cent decline in the Kospi benchmark since its June 19 peak has hurt President Lee Jae Myung’s government politically and turned the spotlight on an economic… ## [Washington pushes ‘America First’ agenda in Apec talks ahead of Chinese leader’s visit](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364959/washington-pushes-america-first-agenda-apec-talks-ahead-chinese-leaders-visit?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-23 · Sylvia Ma · South China Morning Post_ The United States has pledged to take an “America First” approach to the latest round of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation talks, which are taking place in China weeks before President Xi Jinping’s visit to America. The US State Department said: “US leadership in Apec is a key dimension to pursuing America First policies that foster prosperity and advance economic growth in the United States and… ## [After gaining EV dominance, Chinese carmakers shift goal to take on full-hybrid behemoths](https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364906/after-gaining-ev-dominance-chinese-carmakers-shift-goal-take-full-hybrid-behemoths?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-23 · Daniel Ren · South China Morning Post_ Chinese carmakers, already at the vanguard of electric vehicle (EV) technology and production, are looking to make a dent in international marques’ full-hybrid vehicle stronghold as they continue to disrupt the global car industry’s pecking order. Major car builders including Geely Auto and Changan Automobile have reported impressive sales of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), luring domestic… ## [Why Cambodia is reviving US military drills despite close China ties](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3364865/why-cambodia-reviving-us-military-drills-despite-close-china-ties?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-23 · Maria Siow · South China Morning Post_ Cambodia is preparing to restart joint military exercises with the United States next year, in a move analysts described as a pragmatic reset of defence ties strained since 2017 – though not a pivot away from China. Senior officials from both countries discussed restarting the Angkor Sentinel drills last weekend, alongside expanded training and military reforms, Cambodian media reported.… ## [Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/23/asia-pacific/science-health/robots-outrun-humans-future/) _2026-08-23 · Latest articles - The Japan Times_ The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games, which began Saturday in Beijing, combine events modeled on sports with those designed to test the robots in key simulated situations. ## [Taiwan president touts peace through strength on China battle anniversary](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/23/asia-pacific/politics/lai-taiwan-kinmen-matsu-anniversary/) _2026-08-23 · Latest articles - The Japan Times_ Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 clash with Chinese forces, known as the start of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis. ## [Licence to savour: Hong Kong craft brewers push for on-site beer permits](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364958/licence-savour-hong-kong-craft-brewers-push-site-beer-permits?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-23 · Leopold Chen · South China Morning Post_ When a 100-strong South Korean tour group approached a Hong Kong craft beer manufacturer for a tour and tasting session, the operator declined their request. The refusal was not down to a lack of confidence in the product or a staff shortage. It was regulatory: the brewery simply lacked a licence to serve its beer on the premises. “It is not easy doing manufacturing in Hong Kong,” said Luke…