Elderly workers account for more than 30% of workplace accidents in Japan
Workers aged 60 and older account for over 30% of Japan’s workplace injuries and deaths, despite a new law urging companies to improve safety for older staff.
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Singapore to issue haze prevention notices to three more firms in Indonesia over Kalimantan fires
Singapore will issue haze prevention notices to three more Indonesian companies linked to Kalimantan fires under its transboundary haze pollution law.
Israel police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats
Israeli police arrested 10 suspects over West Bank attacks, including on a US photojournalist and European diplomats, after US and European calls for action.
Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada break-up
Alberta votes on whether to pursue a binding referendum on leaving Canada; polls show under 25% support, but turnout is decisive as Carney warns of dangerous uncertainty.
As France reels from violence, Macron points to security failings
Macron refused his interior minister’s resignation after weekend riots, ordering him to stop looting and be transparent about intelligence failings amid protests over living costs and public services.
South Korea says Solidigm's potential listing could violate dual-listing rules
South Korea warned that Solidigm’s potential listing could breach dual-listing rules.
Taiwan dollar bulls look past AI-led sell-off to year-end rally
Analysts expect the Taiwan dollar to rebound by year-end despite AI-led selling, citing record trade surpluses and strong AI exports, with OCBC and ING forecasting about 3% appreciation.
YouTrip faces ‘major outage’ across most services in Singapore and Thailand
YouTrip is experiencing a major outage affecting most of its services in Singapore and Thailand.
China’s Q3 growth narrowly beats forecasts
China’s Q3 GDP grew 4.5%, narrowly beating forecasts but near the low end of its 2026 target, as strong exports offset weak consumer demand and property troubles.
Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal: WSJ
Putin proposed a November summit with Trump and Xi to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war favorable to Moscow, possibly at APEC in Shenzhen.
SM Lee calls for renewed tripartite ties to safeguard port jobs amid AI, trade headwinds
SM Lee urges renewed tripartite partnership to protect port jobs, emphasizing reskilling for AI-driven transformation and global trade challenges.
Haze chokes Malaysia’s farmers, families and businesses as economic costs mount
Haze from Indonesian fires is cutting Malaysian sales, farm yields and tourism, raising health and business costs; economists warn losses could reach RM1.5 billion a month.