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South Korea’s population aged 100 and older topped 8,600 last year, increasing 2.7-fold over the past decade. Women accounted for more than 80 percent of centenarians, while South Jeolla Province and Jeju Island had the highest numbers relative to their populations.
More than 80 questions sought to uncover potential biases in the landmark criminal case against the Chinese tech giant
More than 80 questions sought to uncover potential biases in the landmark criminal case against the Chinese tech giant
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (third from left) speaks at a meeting of cabinet ministers on the review of special tax measures and subsidies. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Toyota showed off a prototype hydrogen fuel cell Hilux pickup truck at IAA Transportation 2026. (Photo by Ryo Asayama)
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary election returns (ERs) are now 97.79 percent, as of Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported.
With the 90-day grace period soon to run out, some ultra-wealthy living outside mainland China face complicated tax liability questions
With the 90-day grace period soon to run out, some ultra-wealthy living outside mainland China face complicated tax liability questions
DP's talk of 'impeachment signs' is just internal strifeThe ruling party should address public distrust in its governance rather than frame declining support as an ideological battle.
Conditions for Espionage Act to succeedStronger intelligence agency essential to enhance national security
Vetting failureFlawed nominees pass scrutiny while ruling party reduces confirmation hearings to hollow exercise
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — At least four people died while 20 others were injured in shooting and other violent incidents as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) finally held its first parliamentary elections on Monday.
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Parliamentary exchange group set up despite pressure from China’s embassy and public disavowal by Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino
Parliamentary exchange group set up despite pressure from China’s embassy and public disavowal by Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino
The Indian team was seen leaving the field as the official stood on the stage for the post-match presentation. (Getty Images: Francois Nel)
Both Russia and China – the two main geopolitical rivals of the United States – pose potential threats to US interests in space
Both Russia and China – the two main geopolitical rivals of the United States – pose potential threats to US interests in space
Davis Chong, Solarvest's co-founder and CEO, has set ambitious growth targets for Malaysia's largest listed clean energy company as it seeks to ride demand from data centers for green power. (Photo by Norman Goh)
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- Insurance firms in South Korea suffered their first loss from their auto insurance business in six years in the first half of the year due to increased costs, data showed Tuesday.
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Sweets rely more heavily on novelty and buzz than other convenience store staples like rice balls and bento meals. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, right, objected to Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to a disputed island but has not responded further. (Nikkei montage/source photos by Reuters)
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, right, objected to Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to a disputed island but has not responded further. (Nikkei montage/source photos by Reuters)
Calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence are unnecessary and part of a “conspiracy” aimed at allowing China to out-develop the United States in the technology, said US President Donald Trump.
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) remained the leading regional parliamentary political party (RPPP) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary elections on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the unofficial parallel count of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCR…
Alertas feitos por pesquisadores da empresa americana de inteligência artificial (IA) Anthropic sobre a possibilidade de modelos avançados escaparem ao controle humano e, em cenários extremos, representarem uma ameaça à própria humanidade ganharam destaque na China, onde formuladores de políticas públicas vêm se pre…
MANILA, Philippines — The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Tuesday, Sept. 15, showed the latest ranking of candidates on all five sectoral categories for the first-ever Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary election.
Autonomous driving startup Turing is one of the biggest winners of the startup funding race in Japan. (Turing)
India has approved the expedited export of electricity to neighbouring Nepal to help it overcome shortages caused by extensive damage to hydropower infrastructure from devastating floods last month.
Donald Trump argues the US needs to stay ahead of China in the AI race. (Reuters: Evan Vucci)
MANILA, Philippines — Candidates of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) were leading in all five sectoral categories contested in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, based on the partial, unofficial parallel count of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible …
Mount Fuji generally closes to climbers in September, owing to dangerous conditions. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) was leading the regional parliamentary political party race in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), followed by the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), based on the partial, unofficial parallel count of the Parish Pastoral Counci…
MANILA, Philippines — Just minutes before Tuesday, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) had received results from 4,968 of 5,212 voting precincts, or 95.32 percent, in its partial, unofficial parallel count of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.
MANILA, Philippines — More than 5,000 election results (ER) were logged by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday for the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary elections.
A report by Germany’s counter-intelligence agency said some surveillance activities targeting military infrastructure can be linked to China
A report by Germany’s counter-intelligence agency said some surveillance activities targeting military infrastructure can be linked to China
The number of foreign nationals holding highly skilled professional status in Japan more than tripled over a decade. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)
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Tokyo-based EmotionX aims to provided a secure platform for companies and government agencies to share data. (EmotionX)
Leopalace21 halted its core real estate development business for about six years after construction defects came to light in 2018. (Photo by Minamo Ito)
China's state-owned carmakers, whose ventures with foreign legacy marques were cash cows in the gasoline-car era, are now bleeding heavily.
From the UK to Japan, so many countries need to quickly be brought inside the European tent without the rigours of full membership
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