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9 noticiasChina medical insurance pooled funds take in 2.07 trillion yuan in Jan-Aug
China's National Healthcare Security Administration released data showing that in January to August 2026 the basic medical insurance (including maternity insurance) pooled funds took in 2.072772 trillion yuan and spent 1.550414 trillion yua…
South Korea study links severe gestational diabetes to higher diabetes risk in children
South Korea's National Institute of Health said children of mothers who had gestational diabetes are more likely to develop diabetes, with the risk rising to 4.3 times for type 2 diabetes among children of mothers who needed insulin during …
US Congress report says 81 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war
A US Congressional Research Service report updated on 5 October says 81 US military aircraft were damaged or destroyed since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on 28 February. The losses include 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, 12 F-15E fighters…
Bank of Korea appoints Choi Young-ju deputy governor, taps Yoon Kyung-su for research
The Bank of Korea appointed Choi Young-ju, head of its Financial Markets Bureau, as deputy governor in charge of international and financial cooperation, filling a post that had been vacant, the bank said on October 7. Her term runs from Oc…
China's central bank raises gold reserves for 23rd straight month
China's gold reserves stood at 77.47 million ounces, or about 2,409.59 tonnes, at the end of September, up 740,000 ounces (about 23.02 tonnes) from 76.73 million ounces (about 2,386.57 tonnes) a month earlier, according to figures carried b…
Over 30 drones destroyed overnight in Russia’s Rostov region, governor says
More than 30 drones were destroyed overnight in the north of Russia’s Rostov region during an air attack, the regional governor, Yuri Slyusar, said. The drones were downed in four districts, according to his statement. No information about …
Seoul defense chief: North Korea appears “taken aback” by DMZ mine response
South Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul told a parliamentary audit on October 7 that North Korea appeared “considerably taken aback” by Seoul’s response to the Demilitarized Zone explosion and its mine-clearing operation. He pointed to…
Hong Kong-listed semiconductor shares fall, Lanqi Technology down nearly 8%
Hong Kong-listed semiconductor stocks fell collectively on October 7, with Lanqi Technology down nearly 8%, according to CLS and Jiemian. Aixin Yuanzhi fell more than 5%, while Naxin Micro, Jinghe Integrated and Zhaoyi Innovation each dropp…
Hong Kong pharma shares weaken; 金斯瑞生物科技 falls 13.72%
Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical shares mostly weakened on Oct 7, 2026. 金斯瑞生物科技 (01548.HK) fell 13.72% and 昭衍新药 (06127.HK) fell 11.93% as of 09:49 local time, with Jiemian reporting the same figures at 10:22. Yicai reported the sector was mo…