Beijing freezes plant approvals for energy-storage batteries amid overcapacity fears
‘Dozens of new projects in the pipeline sparked policymakers’ fears about redundancies,’ analyst says
· Daniel Ren
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Beijing freezes plant approvals for energy-storage batteries amid overcapacity fears
‘Dozens of new projects in the pipeline sparked policymakers’ fears about redundancies,’ analyst says
· Daniel Ren
Philippine rescuers find charred remains on burned ferry
The vessel caught fire on its way from Manila to Palawan, killing five people and leaving more than 80 missing
· Reuters
Philippine rescuers find charred remains on burned ferry
The vessel caught fire on its way from Manila to Palawan, killing five people and leaving more than 80 missing
· Reuters
Chinese optical transceiver makers dodge US ban for now as FCC updates rules
The devices are emerging as central to artificial intelligence race, and China’s suppliers hold key market position
· Howard Liu
Chinese optical transceiver makers dodge US ban for now as FCC updates rules
The devices are emerging as central to artificial intelligence race, and China’s suppliers hold key market position
· Howard Liu
Why Sweden, once one of Beijing’s most outspoken critics in Europe, has changed its tune
Driven by geopolitical shifts and critical industrial needs, Stockholm is expected to pivot towards Beijing to shield its economic future
· Xiaofei Xu
Why Sweden, once one of Beijing’s most outspoken critics in Europe, has changed its tune
Driven by geopolitical shifts and critical industrial needs, Stockholm is expected to pivot towards Beijing to shield its economic future
· Xiaofei Xu
Koizumi says Japan not ruling out nuclear subs, days after U.S. offers positive view
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Friday reiterated that Japan is not ruling out acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, days after a U.S. Navy official reportedly offered a positive assessment of the move.
· Jesse Johnson
Beijing lodges diplomatic protests over Taiwan official’s visit to Italy
European Parliament official says conference attendance by Hsiao Bi-khim was kept confidential to safeguard her participation
· Carol Yang
Beijing lodges diplomatic protests over Taiwan official’s visit to Italy
European Parliament official says conference attendance by Hsiao Bi-khim was kept confidential to safeguard her participation
· Carol Yang
PAGASA monitors 2 LPAs outside PAR; southwest monsoon weakens
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· Acor Arceo
Comelec: Reports of shaded ballots ahead of BARMM polls false
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed reports of volunteers allegedly shading ballots ahead of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary polls scheduled on Sept. 14.
· Holly Bacay
(LEAD) S. Korea seeks to retake OPCON from U.S. under 'no added conditions' principle: defense minister nominee
(ATTN: ADDS background in 5th para, Kang's responses regarding military academy plan in last 3 paras)By Kim Seung-yeon and Kim Hyun-soo
· Kim Seung-yeon
Singapore and mainland China top global student assessment as OECD scores hit record low
Latest survey of 15-year-old students across 91 countries and economies included new computational problem-solving module for AI era
· Carol Yang
Singapore and mainland China top global student assessment as OECD scores hit record low
Latest survey of 15-year-old students across 91 countries and economies included new computational problem-solving module for AI era
· Carol Yang
US Agencies Accuse China-Based AI Firms Of 'Malicious' Copying Of American Models
Federal cybersecurity and intelligence agencies on Tuesday accused six China-based artificial intelligence companies of running industrial-scale campaigns to extract proprietary features from leading U.S. models.
· Tyler Durden
S. Korea seeks to retake OPCON from U.S. under 'no added conditions' principle: defense minister nominee
By Kim Seung-yeon and Kim Hyun-soo
· Kim Seung-yeon
Balisacan: 2028 election results crucial to PH economic growth
MANILA, Philippines — The outcome of the 2028 national elections will be crucial to the Philippines’ economic growth, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said.
· Luisa Cabato
China’s Indonesian nickel boom runs into a limestone wall
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· Viky Arthiando Putra, Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Yoon Suk-yeol acquitted in case linked to South Korean marine’s death
The court ruled it was unclear whether Yoon deliberately intended to disrupt the investigation into the death of the marine
· Associated Press
Yoon Suk-yeol acquitted in case linked to South Korean marine’s death
The court ruled it was unclear whether Yoon deliberately intended to disrupt the investigation into the death of the marine
· Associated Press
China’s young investors embrace risk. Why are their portfolios so safe?
Despite high risk tolerance, millennials and Gen Z invest in safer assets due to a combination of factors, a study shows
· Yulu Ao
China’s young investors embrace risk. Why are their portfolios so safe?
Despite high risk tolerance, millennials and Gen Z invest in safer assets due to a combination of factors, a study shows
· Yulu Ao
I’ll write romance novels if AI solves all maths, Chinese Fields winner jokes
As AI models prove they can push the boundaries, mathematicians are grappling with the threat that they could become obsolete
· Shi Huang
I’ll write romance novels if AI solves all maths, Chinese Fields winner jokes
As AI models prove they can push the boundaries, mathematicians are grappling with the threat that they could become obsolete
· Shi Huang
Chinese milk tea chain sparks heated debate over ‘military-style’ onboarding programme
Lawyer warns that forcing new hires into humiliating onboarding tasks can expose organisations to severe legal risks
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese milk tea chain’s ‘military’ onboarding sparks heated debate
Lawyer warns that forcing new hires into humiliating onboarding tasks can expose organisations to severe legal risks
· Zoey Zhang
Putin and Iranian president arrive in India for summit focusing on war
Vladimir Putin will join leaders from Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. (Reuters: Vladimir Smirnov)
5 ways the BARMM parliamentary elections are unique
MANILA, Philippines – The upcoming parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are very different from what we’re used to when we vote during national and local elections.
· sdu0346
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
In a historic move last week, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to encourage the use of new world maps which more accurately depict continents with their true sizes.
· Al Jazeera Staff
(Asiad) Injured KBO slugger released from hospital, hoping to play in Asian Games
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean baseball MVP Kim Do-yeong rejoined his club Friday following surgery to repair a broken nose, with hopes of remaining on the national team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Sandiganbayan acquits 2 ex-police generals, colonel of graft in rifle license mess
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· Mia Gonzalez
Chinese regulators unleash power of cost accounting to tackle price war problem
At same time, State Council issues guidelines on avoiding delays in payments to small and medium-sized enterprises
· Frank Chen
Chinese regulators unleash power of cost accounting to tackle price wars
At same time, State Council issues guidelines on avoiding delays in payments to small and medium-sized enterprises
· Frank Chen
As Brics turns 20, India aims to deliver a chairship of substance | The National
On Saturday and Sunday, the leaders of the Brics countries will meet in New Delhi for the grouping’s 18th summit. It falls in the year Brics completes two decades since its founding, and in the first year that India has chaired the grouping in its enlarged form. Eleven members now sit at the table; 10 more participa…
· Deepak Mittal
Mainland Chinese investors to drive Hong Kong wealth boom despite new tax rules: report
The city will continue to serve as a vital platform linking mainland China with international capital, Hong Kong Association of Banks says
· Themis Qi
Why Hong Kong banks see mainland Chinese investors as key to wealth growth
The city will continue to serve as a vital platform linking mainland China with international capital, Hong Kong Association of Banks says
· Themis Qi
Surrounded by war, Turkey more than triples defence spending
Most of the 229 per cent budget increase will fund domestic arms production as Ankara seeks to cut reliance on the West
· Tom Hussain
Surrounded by war, Turkey more than triples defence spending
Most of the 229 per cent budget increase will fund domestic arms production as Ankara seeks to cut reliance on the West
· Tom Hussain
From Pakistan to Uzbekistan: how China’s J-10CE is widening its overseas reach
Fighter jet is becoming an appealing option for a growing number of foreign operators, potentially providing insight into its performance
· Gabriel Dominguez
From Pakistan to Uzbekistan: how China’s J-10CE is widening its overseas reach
Fighter jet is becoming an appealing option for a growing number of foreign operators, potentially providing insight into its performance
· Gabriel Dominguez
Double-dipping: When one manga adaptation just isn’t enough
When it was announced last year that the acclaimed manga “Look Back” by Tatsuki Fujimoto would be getting a live-action adaptation, I was both excited and confused. Excited because the film was being helmed by Hirokazu Koreeda, one of Japan’s best directors, and confused because an anime adaptation had already been …
· Matt Schley
(Asiad) S. Korea hammers Indonesia for 2nd straight win in men's basketball
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea routed Indonesia 102-48 for its second straight victory in men's basketball at the 20th Asian Games in Japan on Friday, closing in on a spot in the knockout stage.
· Yoo Jee-ho
What Ukraine has that Japan and Taiwan lack
Ukraine’s former defence minister is launching a new venture that could offer more than drone technology. Asia should take notes
· David Kim
What Ukraine has that Japan and Taiwan lack
Ukraine’s former defence minister is launching a new venture that could offer more than drone technology. Asia should take notes
· David Kim
Trade minister seeks U.K. exemption from Russian LNG sanctions
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade minister has asked his British counterpart to exempt South Korean imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from upcoming British sanctions, citing energy security concerns, the industry ministry said Friday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Editor's Choice: Apple's not-so-surprising, hard-to-afford foldable phone
New Apple CEO John Ternus holds the new foldable iPhone Duo during Apple's event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9. © Reuters
· AKITO TANAKA
Philippines tells China: Leave Panganiban, Zamora reefs in West PH Sea
SUBI REEF. Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows flares being fired from Subi Reef on September 7, 2026.
· Bea Cupin