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Last update: 7 hours agoKorean Peninsula: North Korea says it test-fired two types of submarine-launched cruise missiles into the East Sea, amid rising tension with Seoul after a landmine blast injured three South Korean soldiers. China and North Korea, meanwhile, opened a long-delayed bridge over the Yalu River, a new trade link between Dandong and Sinuiju. Markets and Trade: South Korean shares plunged more than 7%, triggering trading halts as a global tech sell-off hit chip stocks. China’s exports jumped 36.3% in September, pushing its trade surplus to a record $133.5 billion and adding to trade tensions with major partners. Technology: Japan will provide up to $21 billion to help GlobalFoundries build two chip plants in New York, with the first expected to open in 2029. Regional Security: Laos and China reaffirmed military cooperation at a border meeting, while a jointly run airfield in Laos is drawing scrutiny over its potential military role.
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