- Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to mRNA Vaccine Pioneers: Two prominent scientists, Dr. Gotolin Gorico and Dr. Drew Wiseman, have been honored with the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their groundbreaking research that laid the foundation for the development of mRNA vaccines, including those used to combat COVID-19.
- U.S. Plans to Tighten Export Controls on AI Chips: According to reports citing a U.S. official, President Joe Biden’s administration has notified China of its intention to introduce new export measures, potentially as early as October, aimed at regulating the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips and chip production tools to China.
- Southeast Asia’s Tech Firms Thrive Amid Pandemic: Nikkei Asia news agency has unveiled findings from a study revealing a remarkable surge in market capitalization for technology companies and electronics suppliers in Southeast Asia since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, the market value of traditional companies in the region has declined.
- Reserve Bank of Australia Maintains Policy Interest Rate: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision to retain the policy interest rate at 4.10% during its meeting today (October 3). This marks the fourth consecutive time that the interest rate has remained unchanged and aligns with market expectations.
- Thai Airways Sees Strong Bookings from China: Mr. Korakot Chatasingh, Chief Commercial Officer of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, reported that flight bookings from China have surpassed 90%. This surge follows the introduction of a temporary visa-free measure for Chinese nationals by the government.
- Record-High September Temperatures in Japan: The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) disclosed that September 2023 was the hottest on record since data collection began 125 years ago. This year is expected to go down as one of the hottest in the history of mankind.
- Turkey’s Inflation Nears 61.53% in September: Data released by the Turkish government indicates that Turkey’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed to 61.53% year-on-year in September, nearly matching analysts’ expectations of 61.7%. This marks the third consecutive month of inflationary increases, attributed to recent tax hikes and lira depreciation.
- IMF Revises Downward Philippine Economic Growth Forecast: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its projection for the Philippines’ economic growth in 2023 to 5.3%, down from its previous forecast of 6.2% made in July.
- Spain Reports 0.73% Rise in Unemployment: The Spanish Ministry of Labor has revealed that unemployment in Spain increased by 0.73%, equivalent to 19,768 individuals, in September compared to the previous month. This brings the total number of unemployed individuals in Spain to 2.72 million.
These notable news stories provide a snapshot of global developments spanning science, politics, economics, and climate, reflecting the diverse range of topics currently making headlines worldwide.