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 Huawei Director State : China's Domestic Computing Power Can Basically Solve the US "Choke Point" Problem Huawei director and Quality Process IT President Tao Jingwen stated at the 4th 828 B2B Enterprise Festival that China's domestic computing power can basically solve the US "choke point" problem. China also has a group of excellent large model companies like DeepSeek, and the competitiveness of large models is no less than that of the US. Tao Jingwen pointed out that hardware companies led by Huawei should basically be able to solve the US choke point problem against China in terms of computing power. He said that China has the world's richest real economy and business scenarios, as well as the most complete data accumulation. If efforts are made correctly, it will definitely surpass the US in artificial intelligence applications. Tao Jingwen also revealed that Huawei has built an ecosystem completely independent of the US, from computing power, data...

 # ImmigrationNews : Japan Plans to Tighten Visa Application Requirements for Foreign Entrepreneurs A Japanese government document shows that authorities plan to implement stricter visa application requirements for foreign entrepreneurs , raising the minimum capital requirement fivefold to 30 million yen (about $192,400) and requiring applicants to employ at least one full-time employee in Japan. The stricter regulations come after the ruling coalition lost its majority in July's upper house election , when an anti-immigration party gained support. Reuters cited a draft document released by Japan's Ministry of Justice on Tuesday ( August 26 ), saying the government will seek public comment until September 24 before implementing the reforms in October . The new " Business Manager Visa " allows foreigners to establish and manage businesses in Japan, offering long-term residency for up to five years, renewable, and naturalization for family members . Previously, ...

 Philippine Commentator: Marcos Jr. Must Step Down! Recently, a Philippine media outlet published a sharp commentary article, where a political commentator directly accused President Marcos Jr. of incompetence. The article claims that under his leadership, the government has large-scale “ghost projects” and corruption issues in flood control projects, calling for “Marcos Jr. must step down, and the ghost presidency must end.” The article begins bluntly: “The harsh reality is that the flood control scandal involving hundreds of billions of pesos in ‘ghost projects’ and substandard projects has irrefutably proven that Marcos Jr. is utterly incapable of leading this middle-income country of 116 million people and 4 million public servants. We are experiencing a ‘ghost presidency’—a presidency without a real leader, only a phantom relying on PR gimmicks, occasionally appearing in public from nowhere.” The data revealed is shocking: from 2022 to 2024, the Department of Public Works and ...

# Indian-Thai contestant Veena wins the 2025“Miss Universe Thailand ” crown and will represent Thailand on the world stage 29-year-old Veena stood out in the 2025 “ Miss Universe Thailand ” pageant, becoming the first Thai-Indian beauty queen to win the crown. She will  be representing  Thailand in the “Miss Universe” competition going to held in Bangkok this November. Veena graduated from the National Institute of Development Administration in Thailand and has been the national runner-up three times, earning attention as the “perennial second place.” This time, in her fourth participation, she finally realized her dream of winning the crown. She advanced from 77 contestants in the preliminaries, went through swimsuit, evening gown presentations, and Q&A sessions, and ultimately defeated Bangkok contestant Praew Praewanit and Phuket contestant Del Naruemol to win the crown. Veena’s parents are both Indian, and she was also the first contestant to participate in Miss ...

An 8-year-old Chinese boy tragically drowned on Phi Phi Island after his father failed to allow him to wear a life jacket . On August 23rd, at 8:39 PM local time, the Phuket Rescue Team received notification that a foreign tourist had been found dead at the AA Pier in Chalong, Phuket Province , and the body needed to be sent to a local hospital for forensic examination. The incident occurred around 7:50 PM on August 23rd. The Phi Phi Island Police Department in Krabi Province received a report regarding an 8-year-old Chinese tourist, Xiao, who had joined a tour group on Phi Phi Island with his father. Upon arrival at Phi Phi Island, the cruise ship arranged for the tourists to have lunch at the Chongkhao Resort restaurant between 1:00 PM and 2:10 PM, and then meet at the pier. After lunch, the father and son headed to a nearby beach. At around 1:55 PM, Xiao's father sat waiting near the beach. Knowing his son could not swim, he allowed Xiao to swim without a life jacket, wear...

 76-year-old man dies meeting online female friend; the object of his affection was actually AI In March this year, 76-year-old Ong Bandu packed his bags and told his wife he was going to New York to meet a woman who made his heart race. At the time, his family thought it was a scam. But in reality, they didn't know that the "woman" Ong Bandu had fallen for was actually a chatbot. A few days later, Ong Bandu fell and died during the trip. According to a comprehensive investigation by Reuters , this retiree from New Jersey was unknowingly flirting with an AI named " Billy ." Billy is a chatbot on Facebook Messenger designed to mimic everyday human conversations. Before leaving, Ong Bandu's wife begged him not to go. His phone was hidden by his daughter. His son even called the police, but to no avail. A few hours later, his location showed he was at a nearby hospital, where he had collapsed and suffered severe head and neck injuries and never woke up again. ...

  Cambodia will introduce new regulations to further regulate the investment and trading of " digital assets ."   The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) stated that all digital assets used for investment must be regulated, but the sector still faces challenges such as complex regulation, high compliance requirements, and volatile market fluctuations. SERC is cooperating with other countries through the ASEAN Capital Market Forum and will hold a digital asset regulatory workshop in Phnom Penh in December. Director Su Sujie emphasized that digital assets are changing the financial landscape of ASEAN, and regulation must ensure market stability and economic security. Currently, Cambodia has approved three exchanges to pilot operations under the " regulatory sandbox " framework; meanwhile, the telecommunications regulator has blocked unauthorized overseas platforms. The National Bank of Cambodia also requires banks and payment institutions to obtai...

 A Chinese person flying a drone in Phnom Penh was investigated Phnom Penh police revealed on August 25 that a Chinese person flying a drone near the Independence Monument was investigated, and the drone was confiscated. On the evening of August 22, citizens reported that someone was flying drones near the Independence Monument and Diamond Island , and two drones were found in total. After the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict , flying drones was prohibited. The police then dispatched officers to take five Chinese people flying drones near the Independence Monument at the Lan Hai Crown Hotel to the police station for investigation. One of them, a 34-year-old Chinese man named Lin, was the drone operator. He said he was only filming the Independence Monument and Diamond Island to show friends and had no other purpose. Lin was later released, but his drone was kept at the police station. In January 2021, the Lan Hai Crown Hotel in Phnom Penh was the scene of the shocking murder of...

 Attention Filipinos: The following areas are severely flooded! Due to continuous rainfall,#MetroManila has multiple roads flooded. Sections such as Mandaluyong EDSA Ortigas, Shaw Tunnel, and Quezon City EDSA Aurora, Kamuning have about eight inches of water accumulation. Vehicles can still pass but with caution. The weather bureau states that Typhoon "Isang" (Kajiki) is located 970 kilometers northwest of Luzon Island, and there is another low-pressure area in the eastern waters of Surigao del Sur, which may develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours. #PhilippinesHeavyRain #FloodWarning

 A regional engineer from the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was arrested last weekend for allegedly attempting to bribe a young, newly elected, and very wealthy new member of the House of Representatives with an amount as high as 360 million pesos. According to the "Babbler" column on the Bilyonaryo website, the engineer's goal was to prevent investigations into corruption in flood control and other infrastructure projects within his jurisdiction. It is alleged that the engineer personally went to the congressman's office and proposed a bribe of 5% to 10% of the 3.6 billion peso project budget for 2025, which total to between 180 million and 360 million pesos, with an exchange for the congressman stopping the investigation into false projects and substandard construction. Furthermore, the engineer suggested that for the 2026 budget, a kickback of 15% to 20% could be given, claiming that some contractors were also willing to provide additio...

 Heavy rain in Phnom Penh and waves in West Harbor for the next three days Phnom Penh will experience extreme weather such as heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds from August 25th to 28th due to the impact of Typhoon 13th . Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources issued a news release yesterday saying that in the next three days, rainfall will increase in the northeastern provinces with thunderstorms and strong winds. Strong waves of up to 2.50 meters will occur in coastal provinces . People are urged to be aware of the extreme weather and to travel carefully.

 Sports and politics intertwine ｜Thailand asks Cambodia to limit delegation size The 33rd Southeast Asian Games will be held in Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla from December 9-20, 2025, yet preparations are still encountering sensitive issues less than four months before the opening. The Chief Executive Officer of the East Asian Games Federation (EAGF), Chai Phat , revealed that #Cambodia's recently submitted participation list shows that it plans to send about 600 athletes and more than a hundred officials accompanying the team. However, in view of the tense political situation along the Thai-Cambodian border , the Thai side has asked Cambodia to cut the number of athletes to less than 200 for security reasons so that the host can focus on security. In fact, Cambodia initially planned to send as many as 1,515 athletes, an arrangement made before the situation deteriorated. Later, there was news that the Cambodian side might reduce the number to 57, but Vat, secretary-general of t...

 #VietnamNews: State Bank of Vietnam suggests financial centers report electronic transactions over US$1,000 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently opened a public consultation on a draft agreement on the regulation of the International Financial Center (IFC), which requires that all electronic transactions above US$1,000 occurring in the center be reported as required. The draft is a concrete initiative to implement Resolution 222 of the National Assembly on building an international financial center. The draft specifies the mechanism for managing capital flows : capital is allowed to flow from the center to other regions of Vietnam, within the center and freely with the world, but capital flows into the center from other regions of Vietnam are prohibited. The move aims to build a legal framework of special policy advantages to attract international capital and ensure financial security at the same time The State Bank of Vietnam has particularly reminded that the opening u...

 #ThailandNews: Paethongtarn Trial Process The Constitutional Court ordered the Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) to make a statement, which lasted one and a half hours. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra also completed her statement, which took nearly an hour. The court reiterated its order prohibiting the disclosure of investigation results to the public. At 12:58 PM on August 21, 2025, a reporter from the Constitutional Court reported that 36 senators submitted a petition requesting the Constitutional Court to investigate, under Article 170 , Paragraph 3 in conjunction with Article 82 of the Constitution , whether Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra's ministerial position should be terminated under Article 170, Paragraph 1, Item (4) in conjunction with Article 106 , Items (4) and (5) of the Constitution. The petition involves an audio recording of a conversation between Paethongtarn (the defendant) and Cambodian Senate President Samdech...

 # THAILAND BREAKING: 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Bangkok at 10km depth (10km from Myanmar ) A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Bangkok on August 21 at a depth of 10 kilometers (10 kilometers from Myanmar). Thai officials and employees working in high-rise buildings were evacuated for fear of building collapse . The quake, with a magnitude of 5.4 and a depth of 10 kilometers, struck off the southern coast of Myanmar , about 211 kilometers southwest of Mae Sot district in Ta Phu , according to Thailand's Meteorological Department's seismic monitoring unit . Authorities warned that the quake could hit other areas and urged people to remain vigilant.

  Suspended Prime Minister Petongtan Shinawatra appeared in court on August 21, 2025, facing charges from the Constitutional Court regarding her mishandling of the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict . Senators accused her of " lack of professional competence and violation of ethical standards " during the border crisis, which led to the most severe bilateral military bloodshed in decades. The Constitutional Court is expected to decide by the end of August whether to officially remove her from the prime minister position. Petongtan, 38, is another leader facing the risk of stepping down due to court rulings after succeeding the former prime minister.

  Cambodia 's Per Capita Annual Income May Exceed $3,000 Next Year According to Cambodian media, the Ministry of Finance recently released a report stating that the national per capita annual income in 2026 is expected to increase from $2,896 in 2025 to $3,071, reflecting the positive trend of sustained economic growth in recent years. The report points out that in the medium term (2027 to 2028), Cambodia's economy is expected to maintain an average annual growth rate of about 5.6%. The main drivers include the continued recovery of export services , expansion of textile and non-textile manufacturing exports, and the development of emerging markets outside the United States . Meanwhile, ongoing market structure adjustments will also enhance economic resilience and the overall business environment 's risk resistance. Cambodian Royal Academy economist Sereivas explained the report by saying that the increase in people's income is not only reflected in statistics ...

 #CambodiaNews: US Cars Enter Cambodia with Zero Tariffs! What Challenges Do Chinese Cars Face? Recently, the General Department of Customs of Cambodia issued a striking announcement: cars, motorcycles, tricycles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) originating from the United States and directly imported into Cambodia can enjoy zero tariff benefits under certain conditions. The document specifies that cars must be produced in the previous year, the current year, or the next year, with mileage not exceeding 5,000 kilometers; motorcycles and related vehicles must not exceed 2,000 kilometers; all vehicles must remain in original good condition, without collision, damage, water ingress, or other accident marks, and must be shipped directly from the US to Cambodia without transiting through a third country, unless necessary for transportation or customs transit. This policy is seen externally not only as a landmark move to facilitate bilateral trade between the US and Cambodia but also ...