How China's hunger for green stones fuels Myanmar's civil war
The jade-smuggling trade is growing in Myanmar, exposing how the global hunger for precious minerals can finance and fuel conflict.
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Disney's 'Frozen' to feature at Harbin ice festival in one of China's coldest cities
Popular movie franchise teams with winter event where temperatures hit minus 30 C
· Staff Writer
Japan trading house backs Vietnam tungsten miner that has drawn US investment
Sojjitz's stake in Masan unit aims to cut reliance on China for metal used in machine tools, chips
· Staff Writer
Japan's Mitsui Chemicals to buy chip materials maker JSR for $11.6bn
Deal comes as part of push to restructure national semiconductor supply chain
· Staff Writer
Toyota set to bring Camry back to Japan with reverse imports from US
Automaker aims to sell 10,000 units of the American-made sedan a year in home market
· Staff Writer
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Okinawa governor calls for US forces pact review
TOKYO — The governor of Okinawa said Monday he would request a review of a pact seen as giving the US military preferential treatment in Japan, following a murder allegedly committed by an American Marine.
· Agence France-Presse
Japan to create defense research hubs at universities for AI, space tech
Tokyo eyes greater long-term perspective amid rapid changes in security sector
· Staff Writer
Beijing church pastor nabbed for fraud
TAIPEI — A pastor of a house church in Beijing has been arrested, his wife told The Associated Press (AP) this week, as China intensifies its crackdown on unregistered churches.
· Associated Press
Aklan smart agri project begins production
ILOILO CITY — A smart agriculture project in Aklan has begun commercial crop production, with its first harvest yielding nearly one metric ton of high-value vegetables as the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) seek to modernize farming and improve farmers’ incomes i…
· Rjay Zuriaga Castor
Nvidia shares drop as Jensen Huang affair raises China spy concerns
Chipmaker launches probe as CEO admits relationship with former Megaspeed executive
· KATHERINE CREEL
Nvidia shares slump amid investigation into CEO Jensen Huang
Huang admits infidelity, denies compromising Nvidia security as China spy inquiry shakes $4.5 trillion AI firm.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Japan to give Philippines drones, radar systems in biggest security aid to date
Deal marks 4th straight year of Tokyo providing defense assistance to Manila
· Staff Writer
Como o caso do CEO da Nvidia com suposta espiã chinesa impacta o setor de IA
CEO da produtora de chips, Jensen Huang, admitiu um relacionamento com mulher suepita de espionar para a China. Caso pode ter implicações profundas para a empresa mais valiosa do mundo e para a corrida global por IA.
· Arthur Sullivan
IAEA chief welcomes S. Korea's nonproliferation commitment amid nuclear submarine plans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Directo...
· Chang Dong-woo
Towa Pharmaceutical to ship Japan-made generics to US: CEO
Company eyes shift to high-value-added injectable drugs, Yoshida says
· Staff Writer
WATCH: Davao assessor pressed over 2017 Sara Duterte appointment, sponsored 2025 China trip
WATCH: Davao assessor pressed over 2017 Sara Duterte appointment, sponsored 2025 China trip
· The Manila Times
Singapore firm Megaspeed back in the spotlight over Nvidia scandal, China chip allegations
A little-known Singapore-registered company is embroiled in a mounting love scandal surrounding Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and US allegations of Chinese espionage. Huang’s admission of an extramarital affair has renewed scrutiny of Megaspeed, after media reports identified a former executive of the Singapore firm as …
· Kolette Lim
Fresh GJ-11 footage gives a glimpse of weapon bay on China’s next-gen drone
China has released new images of its GJ-11 stealth combat drone, offering a closer look at the advanced design and high-performance features of the next-generation uncrewed aircraft. The images appeared on Monday in a report by state broadcaster CCTV counting down to the 77th anniversary of the PLA Air Force on Wedn…
· Liu Zhen
Lithuania asked Taipei to change name of office before Beijing’s National Day: reports
The government of Lithuania asked Taipei to change the name of a controversial representative office in Vilnius before Beijing’s National Day last month, according to explosive media reports in the tiny Baltic state. The twist comes as Vilnius seeks to restore diplomatic ties with Beijing, which have been frozen sin…
· Finbarr Bermingham
Faceless workers and a tsunami of Post-it notes: the surreal world of Japan’s salarymen – in pictures
In his photographic series Ganbatte, Copenhagen-based Argentinian visual artist Jairo Alvarez explores the juxtaposition and harmony between Japan’s relentless work culture and its traditions, connection to nature and faith.The exhibition features as part of the Head On photo festival 2026 on the Bondi beach promena…
Can Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin give Donald Trump the Iran exit he needs?
US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a trilateral summit with China and Russia to broker an end to the Iran war, with his administration under pressure to deliver a breakthrough following the US midterm elections, according to analysts. Chinese observers also see Beijing potentially playing the role of …
· Carol Yang
Nvidia opens probe into Huang amid reports China spied on him
AI chip behemoth Nvidia was plunged into turmoil Monday after its high-profile CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an affair, with reports saying US officials believe the woman was spying for China.
· Agence France-Presse
Iranian press review: Newspapers warn of war reaching 'heart of Europe'
Iranian press review: Newspapers warn of war reaching 'heart of Europe' Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 11/09/2026 - 11:02 Meanwhile, a report says Republican losses in Congress will not stop Trump's military campaign, and China emerges as a potential player in efforts to end the war The Hamshahri daily publi…
· Middleeasteye
VP Sara Duterte doubles down on China issues
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte over the weekend stressed the need for the country to maintain friendly relations with China even amid an ongoing territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. READ: Sara Duterte: Gov’t using Laos travel, China issues to ‘take me down’ Duterte made the pronouncemen…
· Zacarian Sarao
Nvidia fallout: chipmaker faces extensive risks after CEO affair, analysts and lawyers say
As Nvidia launched an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to an extramarital affair, the repercussions threaten not only his three-decade tenure but also the future of the chip giant’s delicate semiconductor trade with China, according to lawyers and analysts. The world’s leading maker of chips for…
· Ann Cao
Alex Eala records new career-high world No. 15, lands as Asia’s 2nd best
Filipina tennis superstar Alex Eala trades places with Japan's Naomi Osaka as the new world No. 15 after a solid runner-up finish in her season-ending 2026 Hong Kong Open run
· Jasmine Payo
Dozens of defective columns found at Hong Kong MTR station ‘unimaginable’, engineers and lawmakers say | South China Morning Post
MTR Corp urged to strengthen oversight and let frontline workers flag construction problems after about 30 substandard columns were found at Tung Chung West station.
Chinese man retires at 30 with 14 flats generating US$30,000 in annual rental income
After spending more than 2 million yuan (US$300,000) on old flats and retiring at 30 on rental income, one young landlord’s decision to switch from rent to dividends has struck a chord across China. Fan Junjie, originally from Jilin in northeastern China, moved to Changsha for work, where he endured gruelling 18-hou…
· Zoey Zhang
C-17 + Il-76 + Y-20 = an aviation moment in the skies over China
China has been the backdrop for a rare aviation moment in the past few days, with the world’s three core strategic heavy-lifting aircraft operating within the country. Several large US military transport aircraft were spotted landing in Shenzhen over the weekend, widely seen as preparation for US President Donald Tr…
· Caroline Lin
Kosdaq loses nearly half its value from April peak, nears post-martial law low
South Korea's Kosdaq has given back nearly all the gains it made after the December 2024 martial law crisis. The index has fallen almost twice as much as the benchmark Kospi since reaching its peak for the year in April. The tech-heavy Kosdaq closed Monday at 638.97, down 0.82 percent on the day and 47.9 percent fro…
· Choi Ji-won
Top US envoy says trust, communication key to alliance
The top US envoy to South Korea on Monday named alliance modernization, economic ties and regional cooperation as her priorities, saying "trust and communication" are key to achieving them. US Ambassador Michelle Park Steel made the remarks in a video posted on the embassy's YouTube channel to mark her 100th day in …
· Yonhap
Top U.S. envoy says trust, communication key to alliance
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. envoy to South Korea on Monday named alli...
· Woo Jae-yeon
Beyond LLMs? China forges new path for AI with focus on industrial systems
China’s artificial intelligence development is expanding beyond general large language models (LLMs) towards a new generation of specialised systems designed to solve real-world industrial problems, according to a leading computer science researcher. Cui Peng, an associate professor at Beijing’s elite Tsinghua Unive…
· Chong Ming Lee
Why Manila’s call for softer tone will not ease South China Sea tensions with Beijing
Manila’s efforts to strike a more conciliatory tone towards Beijing are unlikely to ease tensions in the contested South China Sea, a Chinese analyst has cautioned. This was because the Philippine foreign ministry held minimal influence over actual maritime policy and enforcement operations, the South China Sea rese…
· Cao Jiaxuan
China sets plans for yuan use in shipping risk-pricing, curbing reliance on West
China has unveiled a road map to strengthen its maritime insurance industry and expand the use of the yuan in shipping-related transactions, as Beijing seeks to reduce its reliance on Western-dominated insurance networks amid growing geopolitical tensions. The guidelines, jointly issued by seven government agencies …
· Mia Nurmamat
How ‘Panda diplomacy’ helps US-China relations
For decades, the adorable black-and-white bears have helped buffer international tensions.
· Eric Spitznagel
Why is Nvidia’s Jensen Huang at the centre of a US-China spy scandal?
Allegations linking CEO to Chinese intelligence shake markets with chipmaker's shares falling more than 4 percent.
· Usaid Siddiqui
Trump says likely to meet Putin, Xi in China
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Sunday he would likely be meeting with the leaders of Russia and China next week to discuss ending the Iran war.
· Agence France-Presse
What is MegaSpeed? The Nvidia chip buyer in the spotlight after Jensen Haung’s affair
The Singapore-based company has previously been probed for allegedly supplying China with Nvidia chips.
· Jenni Reid
Japan and Vietnam sign energy deals as Hanoi's power needs surge
Nations set to cooperate on introducing a small modular reactor in Vietnam as early as 2040
· SHOTARO TANI
China eyes new grip on EV sector with high-performance rare-earth rubber
China’s high-performance rare-earth rubber faces a commercial test as manufacturers seek to expand its use in electric vehicle (EV) and heavy-duty tyres, with market data suggesting it commands a higher price than conventional synthetic rubber. Rare-earth cis-butadiene rubber grade ND9106 was quoted at 22,500 yuan (…
· Chao Kong
Even after midterms, Trump’s still a problem for Seoul and Tokyo
Japan and Korea have made it through the first half of President Donald Trump’s four-year term with serious but not crippling damage to what they thought were supportive relationships. But the second half could be just as tricky if the president, on the defensive at home, launches new foreign-policy initiatives wher…
· Scott Foster
Why is China’s demand for gold continuing to grow despite falling prices?
At Beijing’s Tianya Jewellery Market, a major gold bazaar in the Chinese capital, saleswoman Zhang Fan has seen more customers over the past few weeks. “Many people see buying gold as a necessity for weddings, so that is not bound by timing,” Zhang said. “But there is another group of customers – those who feel that…
· Xinyi Wu
‘Paycheck defense squad’ now goes on duty at presidential office
South Korea's presidential office is putting its "Paycheck Defense Squad" to work, aiming to help salaried workers cut living expenses and keep more of their hard-earned money. Presidential Chief of Staff Lim Kwang-hyun announced the launch of the task force during a weekly meeting of senior presidential aides Monda…
· Ji Da-gyum
Nvidia ‘honeytrap’ scandal rocks AI industry, as China denies spying claims – business live
Shares in world’s most valuable company hit seven-month low after CEO Huang admits to affair, after allegations of relationship with Chinese spyNvidia opens investigation after report CEO Jensen Huang was target of foreign intelligenceHuang is receiving support from some fellow tech executives, including Elon Musk.M…
· Graemewearden, Lauren Almeida
Okinawa’s Koja calls for central government to explain ‘minimum’ military buildup
Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja emphasized the need to balance building up Japan's defense capabilities in the southernmost prefecture with residents' wishes.
· Maddie Baker