Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on China
Tokyo offers port upgrades to boost maritime security, but analysts say Jakarta is being pragmatic, not taking sides against Beijing
· Laura Zhou
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US Embassy to run Korea-US alliance ad on S. Korea's high-speed rail network
The US Embassy in South Korea plans to run an advertisement promoting the South Korea-US alliance on the country's high-speed rail network as part of a campaign marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, officials said Thursday.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) U.S. Embassy runs Korea-U.S. alliance ad on S. Korea's high-speed rail network
(ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead; ADDS details in 5th para, video, additional photo)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
(Asiad) Table tennis player, rower to carry nat'l flag at opening ceremony
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Table tennis star Shin Yu-bin and rower Kim Dong-yong will serve as the flag bearers for South Korea at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the national Olympic committee announced Thursday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Only ‘idiots’ expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons: Kim Yo-jong
The powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un says ‘familiar silly talk’ about denuclearisation will not change the country’s status
· Agence France-Presse
Only ‘idiots’ expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons: Kim Yo-jong
The powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un says ‘familiar silly talk’ about denuclearisation will not change the country’s status
· Agence France-Presse
Inside India newsletter: The world’s largest real-time payments system will no longer be free for all
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Mumbai.
· Priyanka Salve
BOK pressed to further raise key rate to track Fed's latest hike
The Bank of Korea is likely to come under growing pressure to further raise its benchmark rate after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in over three years to combat rising inflation, watchers said Thursday.
· Yonhap
BOK pressed to further raise key rate to track Fed's latest hike
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea is likely to come under growing pressure to further raise its benchmark rate after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in over three years to combat rising inflation, watchers said Thursday.
· Park Sang-soo
(URGENT) Seoul stocks open higher despite first Fed rate hike in over 3 yrs
Lee calls for renewed spirit of 'Silk Road' to bind East with West at Central Asia Summit
· Kang Jae-eun
No more ‘Mark doing freaky things’ as Nawaqanitawase’s NRL farewell looms
The much loved winger has an ‘unbelievable’ Roosters highlights reel but will soon cross codes again for the next rugby union chapter in Japan
· Jack Snape
Will Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bind
Analysts say a Ukraine trip will be an ‘excellent opportunity’ for Takaichi to show her mettle, despite concerns about chilly Russia ties
· Julian Ryall
Will Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bind
Analysts say a Ukraine trip will be an ‘excellent opportunity’ for Takaichi to show her mettle, despite concerns about chilly Russia ties
· Julian Ryall
With Hanwha’s backing, LGI targets Indonesia’s top five
Profit turnaround gives insurer a platform to expand into industrial, specialty and retail coverage
· Choi Ji-won
Team Korea’s young guns set sights on Asian Games glory
From power-hitting infielder to the youngest member of Team Korea, a new generation is ready for its biggest stage yet
· Park Jun-hee
US issues dire robbery warning for Americans traveling to Southeast Asian country due to crime, border unrest
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· Fox News
Family members pay tribute to Qld woman who died in Indonesia fall
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· Ned Hammond
Fujifilm breaks into top 3 digital camera makers, buoyed by female fans
Fujifilm surpassed Nikon on global digital camera shipment volume last year. (Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 17)
Patch after patch exposes flaws in land permit system
· Yi Wonju
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 17)
A test of loyalty: Ruling-party backlash over nominee raises questions about investigative independence
· Yi Wonju
Huawei accused of stealing robot tech to get hands on T-Mobile’s trade secrets
US prosecutors claim Chinese tech giant officials were intent on finding out about technical specifications of the robot, dubbed Tappy
· Mark Magnier
Huawei accused of stealing robot tech to get hands on T-Mobile’s trade secrets
US prosecutors claim Chinese tech giant officials were intent on finding out about technical specifications of the robot, dubbed Tappy
· Mark Magnier
China’s rocket boom turns Hainan into a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?
Factories, supercomputing centres and satellite businesses are springing up in the province as officials push to build a fully fledged aerospace ecosystem
· Wency Chen
China’s rocket boom turns Hainan into a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?
Factories, supercomputing centres and satellite businesses are springing up in the province as officials push to build a fully fledged aerospace ecosystem
· Wency Chen
U.S. Embassy to run Korea-U.S. alliance ad on S. Korea's high-speed rail network
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Embassy in South Korea plans to run an advertisement promoting the South Korea-U.S. alliance on the country's high-speed rail network as part of a campaign marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, officials said Thursday.
· Oh Seok-min
Yale freshmen are more critical of Israel than China, alarming poll finds
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· Anthony Blair
Why women in China are still at risk of abduction and forced marriage
The latest incident has exposed many failings in local authorities’ work in a country where a mindset of favouring sons over daughters still exists
· Phoebe Zhang
Why women in China are still at risk of abduction and forced marriage
The latest incident has exposed many failings in local authorities’ work in a country where a mindset of favouring sons over daughters still exists
· Phoebe Zhang
1 in 4 listed Chinese companies post losses as AI, rest of economy diverge
Chinese chipmaker CXMT benefited from an AI tailwind to swing to a net profit in the first half of the year. © AP
· Staff Writer
World in pictures, September 17, 2026
A child touches the feet of an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad, India.Credit:Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo
· Danie Sprague
Bain-backed group raises offer for Japan's Kakaku.com, challenging EQT
EQT has already started its tender offer for Kakaku.com (Photo by Ryuta Minamihata)
· Staff Writer
Behind China's 'fearmongering' claim is a fundamental fear about AI
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have both downplayed concerns about AI. (Reuters: Brendan Smialowski)
· Allyson Horn
US military prepares to fight in space, general says
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine testifies at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, July 21, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)
· Konstantin Toropin
The US needs a data strategy for the AI era, but should not copy China
Staff work in the data room at JD.com's headquarters in Beijing: U.S. policymakers are looking to China for clues to develop a data strategy for the AI era. © Reuters
· Ran Guo and Lizzi C. Lee
SoftBank's record $6.4bn bond sale tests limits of Japan's debt market
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son speaks in Tokyo in June. The company is offering retail bonds with a coupon rate higher than other recent issuances. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
· KOSUKE IGUCHI
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Ex-U.S. official says Trump, Xi may 'talk the talk' on N.K. denuclearization at planned summit, expects little new
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- A former U.S. official said Wednesday U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may "talk the talk" on North Korea's denuclearization during their planned summit next week, noting that he does not expect "much new" on Pyongyang from the summit given their "divergin…
· Song Sang-ho
‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU
Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressed
· Lisaocarroll, Jessica Elgot
Japan prefecture offers free bullet train rides to overseas tourists
The free rides will apply to one-way journeys from Hakata Station in Fukuoka prefecture to one of the three stations in Kagoshima. (Photo obtain by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Yokohama Rubber targets BYD, other China automakers with lower-cost tire plant
A passenger vehicle tire in production at Yokohama Rubber's new Chinese plant in Hangzhou. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
· SHIZUKA TANABE
Analysis: Trump factor limits diplomatic outcome of Xi's outreach to Modi
Tensions between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping linger, with Xi wanting to leverage a strong partnership with New Delhi against the U.S., and Modi wary of just that. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
· KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
Can the world’s two most powerful leaders find common ground on AI?
Beijing: When Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sit down at the White House next week, it will be against the backdrop of swirling calls from leading US artificial intelligence pioneers to “pace the frontier”.
· Lisa Visentin
Panasonic to hike production of in-flight entertainment systems
Panasonic Avionics makes in-flight entertainment systems. (Panasonic)
· Staff Writer
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, UN chief warns
AI race with China risks 'a race to the bottom', expert warns
Von der Leyen fleshes out Carney’s vision to paint Europe as leader of world’s middle powers
BRUSSELS ― Ursula von der Leyen used a major speech on Wednesday to pitch Europe as the leader of a group of like-minded countries that want to hold their own against rival powers such as Russia and China.
· Nicholas Vinocur
Japan's Resonac, Nitto Denko to invest in US fund for AI hardware
Matter Venture Partners funds have invested in companies that have found synergies with Japanese companies, including Path Robotics' work on industrial welding robots with Yaskawa Electric. (Path Robotics)
· Staff Writer
House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
The U.S Capitol is photographed Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Kevin Freking
It's a miracle - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog
Ollie Millroy is still in hospital in China
· Bbcsport
Min Zin's wife pleads with Trump for scholar's release from China
Sylvia Zin, wife of Min Zin, testifies during the House East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee hearing about detainees on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Didi Tang