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Review finds KPMG Australia mishandled whistleblower claims, pause on government work extended

Review finds KPMG Australia mishandled whistleblower claims, pause on government work extended

Review finds KPMG Australia mishandled whistleblower claims, extending ban on new federal work until February 2027 amid governance weaknesses.

Handful of Micron workers strike in Taiwan

Handful of Micron workers strike in Taiwan

Micron workers in Taiwan struck after failed talks over profit-sharing demands. Unions seek higher bonuses and a permanent profit-sharing system. Talks resume Oct 23.

Besi says ASML is not hybrid bonding rival as AI demand drives orders

Besi says ASML is not hybrid bonding rival as AI demand drives orders

Besi says ASML isn't a hybrid bonding competitor; strong AI demand is driving its orders.

Strengthening schools as key places for young people to seek help, build mental health resilience

Strengthening schools as key places for young people to seek help, build mental health resilience

Singapore expands Grow Well SG to secondary schools by 2028, unifies mental health services under HealthierMind SG, and tackles stigma to help youth seek support.

Student suicides in South Korea rise 26% in three years

Student suicides in South Korea rise 26% in three years

South Korean student suicides rose 26% from 2022 to 2025, reaching 244 deaths; 985 occurred by mid-2026, with many causes unknown.

Kim Jong Un's sister issues new warning to South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days

Kim Jong Un's sister issues new warning to South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days

Kim Jong Un's sister warns South Korea, saying border loudspeakers will be operational within days, escalating tensions.

Asian markets dip as investors weigh tech earnings, Gulf tensions

Asian markets dip as investors weigh tech earnings, Gulf tensions

Asian stocks slipped as investors weighed upbeat tech earnings against AI spending, Fed policy and Gulf tensions, with safe-haven demand firm and oil elevated.

How Asean can ramp up regional cooperation on disaster relief

How Asean can ramp up regional cooperation on disaster relief

Asean should strengthen disaster-relief cooperation by organising partnerships around shared capabilities, not institutions, as cross-border crises like haze show.

Flurry of activity for China’s richest ahead of offshore wealth tax deadline

Flurry of activity for China’s richest ahead of offshore wealth tax deadline

China's richest face an Oct 22 deadline to pay a 20% tax on offshore trust dividends and interest, as Beijing seeks revenue from overseas wealth.

S. Korea’s Yonsei University portal breach affects 10,000 local, international students and faculty

S. Korea’s Yonsei University portal breach affects 10,000 local, international students and faculty

Yonsei University cyberattack leaked personal data of about 10,000 students and faculty in South Korea, including passwords and contacts; no ID numbers exposed.

India voter roll protests: ‘Cockroach’ movement leaders released from jail

India voter roll protests: ‘Cockroach’ movement leaders released from jail

Two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released from Tihar Jail after over a week in custody for protesting voter-roll changes, vowing to keep demanding India’s election commissioner resign.

World needs ‘bridge builders’ to make the transition to new multipolar order: President Tharman

World needs ‘bridge builders’ to make the transition to new multipolar order: President Tharman

President Tharman urges nations to become bridge builders for a stable multipolar order, stressing US-China cooperation, social compacts, and urgent climate action.