Foundation collects tributes to Hong Kong’s Tung Chee-hwa for online memorial
China-United States Exchange Foundation has collected more than 100 reflections on Tung from political and business heavyweights
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Tawi-Tawi governor’s sister-in-law tops 3rd District race for BARMM Parliament
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PPCRV logs 85% precinct coverage in partial BARMM polls count
MANILA, Philippines—More than 85% of precincts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) were covered by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting’s (PPCRV) partial, unofficial parallel count as of Monday night.
· Cristina Eloisa Baclig
Hataman scion leads in Basilan 3rd District race, set to keep BARMM Parliament seat
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1.8 tln won traded in first KRX after-hours stock trading session
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- A total of 1.8 trillion won (US$1.33 billion) worth of stocks were traded during South Korea's first after-hours stock trading session Monday, the Korea Exchange (KRX) said.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Deadly Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 passengers missing, 6 dead
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Multiple people injured in knife attack in Chinese university town | South China Morning Post
Police apprehended a 35-year-old man on Xiaoguwei Island.
Ex-Languyan vice mayor leads race for Tawi-Tawi 2nd District rep in BARMM Parliament
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Oftana says Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games exit should serve as lesson
Despite being a last-minute inclusion, Calvin Oftana emerges as Gilas Pilipinas' best player, although his Asian Games run ends early as the Philippines fails to reach the quarterfinals
· delfin.dioquino editor
BFP bet from Que clan leads Tawi-Tawi 1st District race for BARMM Parliament
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Reprinted BARMM poll ballots to be distributed in Basilan town Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — Reprinted official ballots for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary elections will be distributed in certain precincts in Maluso, Basilan early Tuesday morning following the discovery of compromised and pre-shaded ballots.
· Dianne Sampang
S. Korea shut down Myanmar to kick off women's football tournament
South Korea blanked Myanmar 5-0 to kick off their women's football competition at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday.
· Yonhap
PPCRV initial count: Who’s leading in BARMM sectoral races?
MANILA, Philippines — Several candidates were leading in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, based on the partial and unofficial parallel count by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Monday night.
· Cristina Eloisa Baclig
3 political parties lead BARMM parliament race in initial PPCRV count
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP), United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), and BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC) are leading the race in the first-ever elections in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), based on the unofficial parallel count by the Parish Pastoral Council for R…
· Kurt Dela Peña
Southeast Asia weighs energy transition amid LNG supply crunch
At Gastech 2026, policymakers implore pragmatism over net-zero targets and closer cooperation to ensure affordable LNG supplies
· Aidan Jones
Southeast Asia weighs energy transition amid LNG supply crunch
At Gastech 2026, policymakers implore pragmatism over net-zero targets and closer cooperation to ensure affordable LNG supplies
· Aidan Jones
(Asiad) S. Korea shut down Myanmar to kick off women's football tournament
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea blanked Myanmar 5-0 to kick off their women's football competition at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Futures Slide As Tech Tumbles On Fears Of AI Slowdown, Oil Jumps
US futures are sliding, dragged by fears of a possible AI development slowdown as well as higher oil prices (Brent > 108), though bond yields are not reacting yet (10Y yield still under 5%). As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are down 0.6%, and potentially facing their first down 1% day since late July; Nasdaq futures plu…
· Tyler Durden
China’s oil demand could falter as Saudi pipeline shutdown raises costs
Supply relatively insulated in short term, but refiners could cut run rates amid rising crude prices, freight costs, analysts say
· Xinyi Wu
China’s oil demand could falter as Saudi pipeline shutdown raises costs
Supply relatively insulated in short term, but refiners could cut run rates amid rising crude prices, freight costs, analysts say
· Xinyi Wu
European firms unprepared for China shock as EU tries to cut reliance on Beijing
European companies are feeling the effects of the U.S.-China trade and tech war even as the EU readies measures to reduce its dependence on China, according to a new Bertelsmann Stiftung survey seen exclusively by POLITICO ahead of its publication Monday.
· Oliver Noyan, Milena Wälde
China’s J-10CE has foreign buyers, but not yet a market
In service in Pakistan and Uzbekistan and on Bangladesh’s radar, the fighter jet is not yet a threat to Western market dominance
· Tang Meng Kit
China’s J-10CE has foreign buyers, but not yet a market
In service in Pakistan and Uzbekistan and on Bangladesh’s radar, the fighter jet is not yet a threat to Western market dominance
· Tang Meng Kit
Knife attack in China leaves multiple people injured
Police apprehend suspect in Guangzhou’s university town district
· Victoria Bela
Knife attack in China leaves multiple people injured
Police apprehend suspect in Guangzhou’s university town district
· Victoria Bela
Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from Asia
Police seized cannabis worth £13.8m at Birmingham Airport smuggled from Thailand
· Bbcnews
Comelec receives 43.3% of BARMM poll ERs so far
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) had received 43.3 percent of the expected election returns (ERs) as of 7:30 p.m. on Monday, after the closing of polling precincts for the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections.
· Dianne Sampang
Ex-mayor takes BARMM seat in Maguindanao del Sur’s 5th District
(1st UPDATE) With both his opponents out of the race even before the polls opened, Rafsanjani Pendatun Ali's assured victory in the 5th District of Maguindanao del Sur is now made official
· jsitchon0312
EU, China trade chiefs to hold call as talks near crunch time
European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič will hold a videoconference with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on Thursday, a Commission spokesperson confirmed to POLITICO.
· Camille Gijs
US Miner Almonty Strikes Major Deal With Africa's Largest Tungsten-Producing Country
Almonty Industries is positioning itself to "become the leading Western producer of tungsten," potentially as early as 2027, as Western buyers confront a severe supply shortage sparked by China and, more broadly, what we've described as "resource nationalism."
· Tyler Durden
Unopposed BFP bets secure Maguindanao del Norte’s 2nd, 5th District seats
(1st UPDATE) Members of Parliament Ibrahim Pendat Ibay and Ishak Veloso Mastura keep their seats in the government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
· jsitchon0312
Taiwan defence logistics under fire over missing chargers for US drones
Island’s army reportedly discovered omission only after taking delivery and later asked American side to find alternative supplier
· Lawrence Chung
Taiwan defence logistics under fire over missing chargers for US drones
Island’s army reportedly discovered omission only after taking delivery and later asked American side to find alternative supplier
· Lawrence Chung
Asian Games: tiny beds, rooms that leak, is Japan accommodation ‘the worst ever’?
Some countries have been forced to move officials into Airbnb accommodation as others warn of ‘serious shortage’ in Nagoya
· Agence France-Presse
Asian Games: tiny beds, rooms that leak, is Japan accommodation ‘the worst ever’?
Some countries have been forced to move officials into Airbnb accommodation as others warn of ‘serious shortage’ in Nagoya
· Agence France-Presse
Cone rues absence of ‘best players’ as Gilas suffers worst Asian Games finish
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New tropical depression outside PAR unlikely to affect Philippines
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(Asiad) Midfielder blocking out noise ahead of men's football competition
TOYOTA, Japan, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Midfielder Bae Jun-ho is not oblivious to the persistent criticism that has plagued South Korean football this year, but he insisted Monday he will not let the situation affect his and his team's preparations for the Asian Games.
· Yoo Jee-ho
NBA star Stephen Curry visits Hong Kong school, gives tips on dealing with self-doubt, pressure | South China Morning Post
Curry arrived at a Tuen Mun school to thunderous cheers from pupils, teachers and onlookers.
Finders keepers or theft? The legal fight over HK$30 million Mark Six prize
A lawyer says 14 government employees must launch civil proceedings to recover their shares after a colleague allegedly kept the prize money
· Lam Ka-sing
KCUE, Uway Apply chiefs apologize over early admissions application system outage
South Korea’s association of universities on Monday apologized over a system outage that disrupted applications for the 2027 early admissions cycle, pledging relief measures for affected applicants.
· Lee Seung-ku
Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan royal crisis deepens amid claims of grave disloyalty to ruler
The customary council says an April proclamation purporting to remove Tuanku Muhriz Munawir was invalid from the outset
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan succession row deepens over disloyalty claims
The customary council says an April proclamation purporting to remove Tuanku Muhriz Munawir was invalid from the outset
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
China’s inbound tourism revenue projected to reach US$470 billion by 2040: UBS
Country’s inbound travel revenue forecast to double share of economy and capture 15 per cent of global holiday market, Swiss bank says
· Ralph Jennings
How China’s inbound tourism could ease strain on weak domestic consumption
Country’s inbound travel revenue forecast to double share of economy and capture 15 per cent of global holiday market, Swiss bank says
· Ralph Jennings
Japan eyes quantum sub-hunting drone sensors as China extends undersea reach
Feeling the pinch from cost and personnel pressures, Tokyo’s defence planners aim to unlock potential in uncrewed systems
· Gabriel Dominguez
Japan eyes quantum sub-hunting drone sensors as China extends undersea reach
Feeling the pinch from cost and personnel pressures, Tokyo’s defence planners aim to unlock potential in uncrewed systems
· Gabriel Dominguez
Hyrox Beijing athlete who soiled herself says ‘win is a win’ as faecal row rages
Joanna Wietrzyk continued despite unfortunate accident, and officials have done little to dampen resulting furore or defuse growing backlash
· Stephy Zhang
Hyrox Beijing athlete who soiled herself says ‘win is a win’ as faecal row rages
Joanna Wietrzyk continued despite unfortunate accident, and officials have done little to dampen resulting furore or defuse growing backlash
· Stephy Zhang
India’s retail inflation hits 4.8% in August, rises for 10th straight month
India's consumer price inflation rose to 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July, adding to pressure on the country's central bank to raise key benchmark rates.
· Priyanka Salve