Taipei donates coastguard vessel to Manila amid South China Sea tensions
As it faces off against Beijing in the region, Manila has been expanding its unofficial security cooperation with Taipei
· Gabriel Dominguez
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Once reliant on Samsung and SK Hynix, Chinese smartphone makers are turning to CXMT
Fuelled by a global memory shortage, China’s CXMT is winning spots in flagship handsets from ByteDance-powered AI devices to Xiaomi’s top models
· Ben Jiang
Once reliant on Samsung and SK Hynix, Chinese smartphone makers are turning to CXMT
Fuelled by a global memory shortage, China’s CXMT is winning spots in flagship handsets from ByteDance-powered AI devices to Xiaomi’s top models
· Ben Jiang
OpenAI and Anthropic are making 10 times more revenue than all Chinese AI models combined, research group Rhodium says
BEIJING — China's artificial intelligence models may be enjoying rapid adoption but that isn't yet translating into revenue, raising questions about company valuations.
· Evelyn Cheng
South Korea is the stark future of super-aged societies
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· Jeongmin Park, Alexis R Santos
South Korea set to approve abortion pills next year
South Korean Gender Equality and Family Minister Won Min-kyong, center, speaks during a press briefing on the introduction of abortion pills at the Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (Ahn Jeong-won/Yonhap via AP)
· Hyung Jin Kim
Lee, IEA chief discuss future of Asia's energy security amid Hormuz crisis
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Huawei presenta nuevas tecnologías de chips mientras acelera carrera por la IA con Nvidia
Visitantes pasan por el puesto de Huawei que muestra el Atlas 950 SuperPoD durante la World AI Conference in Shanghái, China, el 17 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)
Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?
President Donald Trump can now impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing oil from Russia, putting China and India squarely in the crosshairs.
· Anniek Bao, Priyanka Salve
Who’s in control of Japanese monetary policy? Tokyo or Washington?
Bessent’s intervention could have adverse implications for Japan’s economy, the BOJ’s credibility and tech-heavy stock markets in Asia
· Nicholas Spiro
Who’s in control of Japanese monetary policy? Tokyo or Washington?
Bessent’s intervention could have adverse implications for Japan’s economy, the BOJ’s credibility and tech-heavy stock markets in Asia
· Nicholas Spiro
Autonomous AI threats leave US and China minutes to prevent nuclear crisis, experts warn
An AI system that interferes with a nuclear command network or launches a military cyber operation could leave Washington or Beijing with minutes to decide whether the other government attacked, according to US and Chinese security experts.
· REUTERS
Huawei unveils new chip technologies in AI race with Nvidia
Visitors past by the Huawei booth display of the Atlas 950 SuperPoD during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China on Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
‘Depraved’ Singaporean paedophile, who abused daughter, granddaughters, jailed
The 71-year-old man has blood cancer, but the judge said it was clear neither age nor condition had stopped his ‘appalling’ crimes
· CNA
‘Depraved’ Singaporean paedophile, who abused daughter, granddaughters, jailed
The 71-year-old man has blood cancer, but the judge said it was clear neither age nor condition had stopped his ‘appalling’ crimes
· CNA
Donald Trump presses Xi Jinping on fentanyl precursors ahead of Washington summit
White House designates China as the top source of synthetic drug precursors despite recent FBI-MPS joint enforcement progress
· Orange Wang
Donald Trump presses Xi Jinping on fentanyl precursors ahead of Washington summit
White House designates China as the top source of synthetic drug precursors despite recent FBI-MPS joint enforcement progress
· Orange Wang
Korea finds W5.56b in unreported taxes behind foreign artist shows
Review of 110 withholding agents found reporting omissions in 39 cases
· Hwang Sun-jun
Gov't not to sue N. Korea for damage to S. Korean-owned property: unification minister
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The government has no plan to seek further legal action against North Korea for damaging South Korean properties in the reclusive North, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
South African President Ramaphosa taken ill after BRICS summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, his office said on Wednesday, citing ill health.
· AfricaNews
(LEAD) FM Cho heads to Washington for talks with Rubio on investment, Hormuz, N. Korea
(ATTN: ADDS more info, comments in paras 12-15)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
Tokyo Game Show 2026 offers glimpse of gaming’s next chapter – with UAE in the mix | The National
Tokyo Game Show has always been a place to look ahead.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
North Korea accused of using overseas workers finance nuclear weapons
Topic:Nuclear Weapons
· Stephen Dziedzic
Malaysia seizes 3 Israeli-bound containers as Anwar pledges to stop shipments for Gaza war
The seizures follow an initial detainment of a container for Israeli defence technology firm Elbit Systems, suspected of containing weapons
· Bloomberg
Malaysia seizes 3 Israeli-bound containers as Anwar pledges to stop shipments for Gaza war
The seizures follow an initial detainment of a container for Israeli defence technology firm Elbit Systems, suspected of containing weapons
· Bloomberg
(Asiad) S. Korea to send rapid response team to Nagoya for incidents involving Koreans
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Thursday it will dispatch a joint government rapid response team to Nagoya, Japan, during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to help prevent and respond to incidents involving South Korean nationals.
· Oh Seok-min
Foreign ministry says Hormuz talks focus on navigation, energy security over U.S. ties
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Discussions over South Korea's potential role in securing the Strait of Hormuz are focused on safe navigation, energy security and the safety of nationals, rather than its relations with the United States, a senior foreign ministry official said Thursday.
· Oh Seok-min
Early evacuation heads off casualties from huge landslide in China’s Sichuan province | South China Morning Post
Water from the upper reaches of the Minjiang River has already been diverted, and officials say there is currently no danger.
Team Japan forced to look at alternate accommodation options at home Asian Games
NAGOYA – Accommodation issues continued to plague the lead-up to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, with even the host Japan team looking at alternative arrangements after cases in which male and female athletes were allocated shared rooms.
· Irene Wang
Lodging woes hit host Japan ahead of Asian Games opening
NAGOYA – Accommodation issues continued to plague the lead-up to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, with even the host Japan team looking at alternative arrangements after cases in which male and female athletes were allocated shared rooms.
· Irene Wang
India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties
India has warned the United States that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, hours after the US Congress approved a bill that would give President Donald Trump new abilities to punish buyers of Russian oil.
Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash
His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles
· Raissa Robles
Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash
His viral moment in Seoul has raised his profile among supporters, but analysts say weak polling and past losses remain hurdles
· Raissa Robles
Japan, US in talks to build chip factory as part of tariff deal
Total value of project could reach $19bn; GlobalFoundries to operate new plant
· Staff Writer
‘When you tell people the story, it’s almost too good to be true’: the incredible journey behind The Cycle of Love
Documentary director Orlando von Einsiedel on how the real life tale of a man who cycles 6,000 miles from India to Sweden to find his true love will warm your heart
· Cathclarke
Court upholds requirement for minister's approval to bring items from N. Korea
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled constitutional a legal provision requiring the unification minister's approval to bring in items from North Korea.
· Chae Yun-hwan
No dialogue with N. Korea possible if denuclearization comes first: unification minister
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday that resuming dialogue with North Korea would never be possible if Pyongyang is asked to denuclearize first.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Vietnam bus maker Kim Long enters Thailand, eyes ASEAN exports
Kim Long Motor's buses are parked at the company's Hue facility. The Vietnamese manufacturer plans to make Thailand its first overseas production base. (Screenshot from Kim Long Motor's Facebook page)
· LIEN HOANG
(Asiad) Main S. Korean delegation arrives in Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The main batch of the South Korean delegation to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrived in the main host city in central Japan on Thursday, with their sights set on challenging the host country in the medal race set to begin this weekend.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Ruling party spares no time in confirming embattled nominees
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Thursday adopted the confirmation report on its embattled justice minister nominee despite resistance from the main opposition.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Russia employs North Koreans to build drones for Ukraine war: report
The move shows how military ties have expanded beyond weapons and troops into labour and industrial production, the report says
· Bloomberg
Russia employs North Koreans to build drones for Ukraine war: report
The move shows how military ties have expanded beyond weapons and troops into labour and industrial production, the report says
· Bloomberg
(LEAD) IKEA Korea opens 8th outlet, eyes sales growth
(ATTN: UPDATES with details throughout; CHANGES photos and headline)By Choi Kyong-ae
· Choi Kyong-ae
South Korean drug lord’s plan to use drone to escape Philippine prison foiled by test flight | South China Morning Post
The plan was reportedly set to be carried out earlier this year, just before Park Wang-yeol was to be repatriated to South Korea to face charges for allegedly importing 4.8kg (10.5lbs) of drugs.
JR Hokkaido withdraws proposal to share costs for loss-making sections
SAPPORO – Hokkaido Railway (JR Hokkaido) has said it will withdraw a proposal to ask local municipalities to share the cost of maintaining loss-making sections in the prefecture.
· No Author
(Asiad) S. Korean teqball player says quitting day job for Asian Games 'well worth it'
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- When he found out in February that teqball will be added to the Asian Games in Japan this fall, Lee Jun-suk was ready to fully commit himself to earning a spot in that competition -- even if it meant quitting his day job.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Korea-US $200b investment deal hits nuclear, funding hurdles
Disputes over reactor models, upfront cash, risk-sharing leave agreement expected this week uncertain
· Jo He-rim
Global ETF issuers chase Korea’s leverage-hungry investors
Tradr, Turtle court market where Koreans account for up to 25% of assets and influence new product launches
· Choi Yeon-jae
Adeeb Usmani continues sparkling start to UAE career by leading whitewash of Malaysia | The National
Adeeb Usmani set aside the disappointment of missing out on qualification for the Asia Cup by helping the UAE to a clean sweep of Malaysia.
· Paul Radley