Uzbekistan opens bonded warehouse in South Korea
Incheon facility to provide government-funded storage for Uzbek exporters
· Sanjay Kumar
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· Yeta Purnama, Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
S. Korean drug lord tried to flee from Philippine prison using heavy-duty drone: reports
A South Korean man convicted of killing three Koreans in the Philippines and accused of running a major drug distribution network while behind bars had plotted to escape prison by flying over its walls while suspended from a heavy-duty drone, according to a report aired Monday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Asian Games bring two Koreas face-to-face
South and North Korea face off in women’s soccer on Sept. 21, with possible medal-deciding clashes also expected in judo
· Park Jun-hee
(Asiad) Shooters land in Nagoya carrying high medal hopes
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The national shooting team competing at the Asian Games arrived in the main host city of Nagoya on Tuesday, carrying high hopes for a handful of gold medals.
· Yoo Jee-ho
LIVE UPDATES: BARMM parliamentary election results | Sept. 15, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday that winners of the regional parliamentary political party (RPPP) race and sectoral representatives in the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections are expected to be proclaimed before midnight.
· INQUIRER.net
Chinese firms’ export share to reach 31% by 2035 as global expansion deepens: Goldman Sachs
The report says the biggest opportunities favour ‘latecomers’ in fields such as robotaxis, e-commerce, surgical robots and power equipment
· Zhu Wenqian
Chinese firms’ export share to reach 31% by 2035 as global expansion deepens: Goldman Sachs
The report says the biggest opportunities favour ‘latecomers’ in fields such as robotaxis, e-commerce, surgical robots and power equipment
· Zhu Wenqian
China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ with EU in high-level call with France
Amid tensions over subsidies and deficits, Beijing’s top diplomat tells French counterpart the two sides should keep to their partnership
· Shi Jiangtao
China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ with EU in high-level call with France
Amid tensions over subsidies and deficits, Beijing’s top diplomat tells French counterpart the two sides should keep to their partnership
· Shi Jiangtao
Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN
A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters
· Aidan Jones
Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN
A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters
· Aidan Jones
S. Korea, Uzbekistan discuss cultural cooperation in ministerial meeting
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministers of South Korea and Uzbekistan held talks Tuesday to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas including libraries and tourism.
· Lee Minji
(Asiad) N. Korean men's football coach vows best possible result at Asian Games
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The coach of North Korea's men's football team on Tuesday pledged to produce the best possible results at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, underscoring strong support from people of North Korean descent in Japan.
· Kim Boram
Poll watchdog: 98.56% of votes cast in BARMM polls counted
MANILA, Philippines — Election watchdog Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) had counted 98.56 percent of the votes cast in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 15.
· Mary Joy Salcedo
MediaTek says new AI phone chip reduces memory use amid supply crunch
MediaTek says its latest premium smartphone chip, the Dimensity 9600 Pro, pictured, enhances AI computing. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
· Staff Writer
Indonesian finance minister found out about his firing in mid-meeting phone call
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said he was ‘upset’ over losing the top finance job, a move that also surprised markets
· Reuters
Indonesian finance minister found out about his firing in mid-meeting phone call
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said he was ‘upset’ over losing the top finance job, a move that also surprised markets
· Reuters
Thais stage rare Israel protest; Singapore ministers get pay rise: 7 Asia highlights
From Thai PM Anutin’s US$90,000 amulet to the Philippines’ big bet on railways, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Thais stage rare Israel protest; Singapore ministers get pay rise: 7 Asia highlights
From Thai PM Anutin’s US$90,000 amulet to the Philippines’ big bet on railways, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says
The United States has stationed weapons in Earth’s orbit, Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink said on Monday, the first such public acknowledgment by a Pentagon official after years of preparations to counter potential deployments by Russia and China.
· Francesca Regalado
Thailand and Cambodia begin UN-backed conciliation over maritime claims
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn arrives for the opening session of a U.N.-backed conciliation process with Thailand in Singapore on Sept. 15. The talks aim to address overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand. © Reuters
· MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR
AFP chief: BARMM polls ‘generally peaceful, successful’
COTABATO CITY – Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete on Tuesday described the historic Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) as “generally peaceful and successful.”
· Leah D. Agonoy
Chinese woman’s search for kind former foreign tutor sparks flood of shared memories
To Wang, Evans was more than just an educator; he was a mentor and a guiding figure whose lifelong influence reshaped her perspective
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese woman’s search for kind former foreign tutor sparks flood of shared memories
To Wang, Evans was more than just an educator; he was a mentor and a guiding figure whose lifelong influence reshaped her perspective
· Zoey Zhang
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Global Hawk drone goes missing
A Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft is displayed at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Air Base on Jan. 23, 2023. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
China’s new tech, national security exit rules take effect
Beijing – China tightened travel curbs on Tuesday as new exit-and-entry rules took effect, barring citizens deemed a potential threat to national technology security from leaving the country.
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S. Korea's push for own capabilities not at odds with strengthening alliance with U.S.: DP leader
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's push to strengthen its independent defense capabilities does not run counter to efforts to deepen its alliance with the United States, the head of Seoul's ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Tuesday.
· Yi Wonju
Australian tungsten miner joins US efforts to rebuild supply chain
China's export controls are squeezing global supplies of tungsten. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
U.S. seeks to seize $61 million of crypto it claims are proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers
The U.S. has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against $61 million in cryptocurrency that it alleges proceeds from black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and petroleum products.The complaint, brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, alleged Tehran used a network of cr…
· Lim Hui Jie
Chip sell-off drags down Kospi
South Korea's stock market rally has stalled as chip stocks lose ground, wiping more than 200 trillion won ($147.3 billion) off its combined market capitalization over the past month.
· Im Eun-byel
S. Korea's 2nd disaster relief team to deploy drones in search operations
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean relief team dispatched to Nepal was set to deploy drones Tuesday as part of their search efforts for nine South Koreans who remain missing following last month's devastating floods, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
· Kim Hyun-soo
China cracks down on big firms delaying payments to cash-strapped SMEs
New rules require large companies to pay suppliers within 60 days, with penalties for deliberate delays and incentives for clearing backlogs
· Xinyi Wu
China cracks down on big firms delaying payments to cash-strapped SMEs
New rules require large companies to pay suppliers within 60 days, with penalties for deliberate delays and incentives for clearing backlogs
· Xinyi Wu
Budget ministry discusses AI, structural challenges with German delegation
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The budget ministry said Tuesday it shared South Korea's experience in responding to transformation and demographic changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) with a visiting German parliamentary delegation.
· Kang Yoon-seung
UBJP bet overtakes BARMM deputy speaker in Lanao del Sur 4th District race
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· jsitchon0312
Cho-Rubio meeting in works as Hormuz deployment tensions mount
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Korean, Turkmenistan take economic partnership into new territory
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
UBJP’s Gauraki to take Lanao del Sur 2nd District seat in BARMM Parliament
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· jsitchon0312
BARMM poll winners may be proclaimed before midnight Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — The winners of the regional parliamentary political party (RPPP) race and sectoral representatives in the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections are expected to be proclaimed before midnight on Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on…
· Dianne Sampang
S. Korea, Central Asia seek new path beyond Silk Road, deepen ties in AI, critical minerals: FM
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation with Central Asia, highlighting the potential to build a stronger partnership in strategic resources, supply chains, artificial intelligence and other future-oriented fields.
· Yonhap
Unitree’s US$30 billion stock wipe-off spurs regulatory caution on humanoid robot IPOs
Beijing tipped to tighten approvals, heighten scrutiny of humanoid makers as leading robotics specialist reports a 44% stock slump
· Zhang Shidong
Unitree’s US$30 billion stock wipe-off spurs regulatory caution on humanoid robot IPOs
Beijing tipped to tighten approvals, heighten scrutiny of humanoid makers as leading robotics specialist reports a 44% stock slump
· Zhang Shidong
Korea doubles pace of space hazard planning amid rising collision risks
South Korea will update its national plan for responding to space hazards every five years, halving the previous interval as growing satellite traffic and changes in solar activity create rapidly evolving risks.
· Yoon Min-sik
The Rouse by China Miéville review – a mighty achievement from the ‘new weird’ author
Twenty years in the writing, this paranormal epic of cold war espionage and family tragedy is a quantum leap in terms of ambition and moral seriousness
· Stuart Kelly
Singapore’s top chemist Lu Yixin confirms he will join Chinese university EIT next year
The distinguished scientist is the latest prominent academic to sign up with the privately-funded research powerhouse
· Shi Huang
Singapore’s top chemist Lu Yixin confirms he will join Chinese university EIT next year
The distinguished scientist is the latest prominent academic to sign up with the privately-funded research powerhouse
· Shi Huang
Nuri gears up for Korea’s first constellation launch
Since 2018, I have covered South Korea’s economic and financial landscape, with experience spanning the economy, banking, financial markets and securities industry.My current beat focuses on Korea’s major chaebol groups and technology industry, including Samsung, SK and LG, as well as global technology companies ope…
· Jie Ye-eun
S. Korea's Nuri rocket to carry 1st microsatellite constellation in 5th launch
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket will carry 15 satellites on its fifth launch next month, including five satellites that will form part of the country's first domestically launched microsatellite constellation, the space agency said Tuesday.
· Kim Eun-jung
Ex-vice governor to secure Maguindanao del Norte 4th District parliament seat
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· jsitchon0312