Indonesia orders Netflix to pay US$4.3m in music royalties or face shutdown
Netflix has agreed to pay music royalties it owed in South Korea and faces a tax demand on its income in Australia, media reports say
· SCMP’s Asia desk
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Indonesia orders Netflix to pay US$4.3m in music royalties or face shutdown
Netflix has agreed to pay music royalties it owed in South Korea and faces a tax demand on its income in Australia, media reports say
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Why is surrogacy in China proving so difficult to ban despite the crackdown?
Undercover investigation leads to allegations of two labs operating illegally, despite the nation’s tough stance against the practice
· Phoebe Zhang
Why is surrogacy in China proving so difficult to ban despite the crackdown?
Undercover investigation leads to allegations of two labs operating illegally, despite the nation’s tough stance against the practice
· Phoebe Zhang
Vice FM meets U.S. Stimson Center delegation to discuss alliance, Korean Peninsula issues
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo met with a delegation from the Washington-based Stimson Center on Thursday to discuss the South Korea-U.S. alliance, Korean Peninsula issues, and other regional and global affairs, the foreign ministry said.
· Oh Seok-min
Asia faces 'geopolitical recession,' Eurasia Group warns
Maziar Minovi, CEO of Eurasia Group, delivers his opening speech at the GZERO Summit Asia in Singapore on Sept. 10. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)
· KENTARO TAKEDA
S. Korea, African nations discuss business ties at KOAFEC meeting
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and African nations discussed ways to strengthen business ties in areas ranging from power and data center infrastructure to start-up ecosystems at a ministerial-level event currently underway in Seoul, the finance ministry said Thursday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Japón despliega equipos en Borneo, Indonesia, para combatir incendios que causan neblina tóxica
Efectivos japoneses participan en una reunión cerca de uno de los helicópteros Chinook que se utilizarán para ayudar a combatir incendios forestales en la isla de Kalimantan, en la cubierta del buque de desembarco JS Kunisaki tras su llegada al puerto de Kijing en Mempawah, en Kalimantan Occidental, Indonesia, el ju…
· Edna Tarigan
'One-in-three chance' China attacks Taiwan in 2028
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Women’s Basketball World Cup: China reach last 8, but fans worry over squad depth, fatigue
Han Xu leads way again in win over Puerto Rico but now faces two New York Liberty teammates in tough French team – with only 19 hours of rest
· Stephy Zhang
Women’s Basketball World Cup: China reach last 8, but fans worry over squad depth, fatigue
Han Xu leads way again in win over Puerto Rico but now faces two New York Liberty teammates in tough French team – with only 19 hours of rest
· Stephy Zhang
Nepal stand between UAE and Asia Cup qualification after Haider Ali leads thrashing of Hong Kong | The National
The UAE will play Nepal for a place at the Asia Cup on Saturday, having sealed a place in the ACC Premier Cup final in fine style.
· Paul Radley
Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods
Iran has used a barter-like arrangement to bypass sanctions on its oil sales and buy billions of dollars’ worth of goods from China, including military gear, two senior Iranian sources and three other people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
· REUTERS
Apple enters a crowded foldable smartphone market in China – can it beat Huawei?
The new iPhone Duo flagship handset is trending on Weibo but faces fierce domestic competition and local hurdles
· Coco Feng
Apple enters a crowded foldable smartphone market in China – can it beat Huawei?
The new iPhone Duo flagship handset is trending on Weibo but faces fierce domestic competition and local hurdles
· Coco Feng
Japan deploys assets to help fight Indonesia wildfires
Crew members have a briefing near one of the Chinook helicopters which will be used to help battle forest fires on Kalimantan Island, on the deck of Japanese tank landing ship JS Kunisaki after its arrival at Kijing Port in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
· Edna Tarigan
Taguig prosecutors junk Sara Duterte’s perjury complaint vs Ramil Madriaga
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· Jairo Bolledo
Mubadala to take stake in China’s Luckin Coffee in $1bn deal | The National
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company has said it will make a significant minority investment in Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee alongside its controlling shareholder Centurium Capital, in a deal worth about $1 billion.
· Shweta Jain
Mainland Chinese shoppers lose trusted Hong Kong veggie tag as customs revamp hits shelves
Change sparks concern among consumers, with the Hong Kong label having long served as a selling point for high quality
· Zhu Wenqian
Mainland Chinese shoppers lose trusted Hong Kong veggie tag as customs revamp hits shelves
Change sparks concern among consumers, with the Hong Kong label having long served as a selling point for high quality
· Zhu Wenqian
Indonesia’s bold bid to set the world’s critical mineral prices
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· Rabiul Misa
J-50 designers reveal leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters
The aircraft are expected to have futuristic systems for self-flying and large-scale drone wingman squads
· Chao Kong
J-50 designers reveal leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters
The aircraft are expected to have futuristic systems for self-flying and large-scale drone wingman squads
· Chao Kong
África amplía su inversión en vehículos eléctricos con una apuesta por las motocicletas chinas
Un motociclista se ve en una moto eléctrica Spiro en Nairobi, Kenia, el 24 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Henry Naminde, Archivo)
· Allan Olingo
PNP: Increase in checkpoints for BARMM polls not meant to intimidate
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has clarified that the increase in checkpoints for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections was not meant to intimidate voters.
· Jason Sigales
Korea to double daytime services for adults with developmental disabilities
Expanded support aims to ease families’ fears over who will provide care when parents are gone
· Lim Jae-seong
(LEAD) S. Korea to send 2nd disaster relief team to Nepal as flood response shifts to recovery
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· Oh Seok-min
Hong Kong court finds WSJ parent violated reporter's right to union role
Journalist Selina Cheng, who sued the Wall Street Journal's publisher for wrongful dismissal and violating her right to take part in union activity, meets reporters outside the court on Sept. 10. (Photo by Gloria Li)
· JAMES HAND-CUKIERMAN
Orion expands Bichobi overseas as tourist demand grows
Orion is taking its chocolate biscuit Bichobi to Costco stores in Japan and the US, betting on its growing popularity among foreign tourists.
· Lim Ye-jin
China’s electric bike exports to Africa surge, led by Morocco and Egypt
A rider sits on an electric Spiro motorcycle in Nairobi, Kenya, on Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Henry Naminde, File)
· Allan Olingo
‘Stop grandstanding’: Beijing slams Philippine defence chief after minister exposes South China Sea note | South China Morning Post
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro read out a handwritten memo reportedly from the Chinese embassy at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on Tuesday.
Pritam Singh questions if high pay attracts top private talent to Singapore politics
The Workers’ Party chief said ‘no amount of money will persuade’ some people to trade their plush offices for grass-roots work
· Kolette Lim
Pritam Singh questions if high pay attracts top private talent to Singapore politics
The Workers’ Party chief said ‘no amount of money will persuade’ some people to trade their plush offices for grass-roots work
· Kolette Lim
Gender minister nominee rejects calls to give up parliamentary seat, hits back at ruling and opposition parties
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
'Social consensus' needed before Hormuz deployment: Seoul
The possibility of South Korea's military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz has continued to dominate the political arena, with a ranking government official stressing again that any decision would follow legal procedures.
· Son Ji-hyoung
'Saved the day': How China helped keep the lid on oil price surge as Iran war disrupted supplies
China's years of stockpiling of crude and subsequent pullback on oil purchases since the Middle East war erupted in late February helped the world avoid a far deeper energy crisis. But that buffer may face a test as Beijing shows signs of resuming purchases, according to economists.
· Anniek Bao
Grab Singapore apologises over microdrama ad that raised passenger safety fears
The ride-hailing giant admits insensitivity over the romcom series following complaints that it trivialised driver harassment
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Grab Singapore apologises over microdrama ad that raised passenger safety fears
The ride-hailing giant admits insensitivity over the romcom series following complaints that it trivialised driver harassment
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Hyundai Steel reaches first deal under revised labor law
South Korean steelmaker Hyundai Steel and unions representing workers at four of its subsidiaries have reached a labor deal, marking the first such agreement between a main parent company and subcontracted workers since South Korea’s revised labor union law took effect six months ago.
· Ahn Sung-mi
West PH Sea: China fires flares at unarmed Philippine aircraft
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese forces fired flares at an unarmed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft conducting a routine surveillance flight over the West Philippine Sea, the PCG said on Thursday.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
KFC Korea expands regional partnership with Taiwan, Hong Kong
KFC Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with KFC’s Taiwan and Hong Kong operations to deepen cooperation on menu development, marketing and restaurant operations.
· Jung Young-seon
Australia softens local gas supply rules, easing fears in Asia
Labor has softened some of its proposed laws compelling gas exporters to reserve more supply for Australian buyers after holding talks with gas producers and buyers and facing pressure from key trading partners in Asia.
· Nick Toscano
Dyson makes oral care debut with AI toothbrush
Dyson has entered South Korea’s oral care market with CameraJet, an AI-powered toothbrush that uses a built-in camera and targeted liquid jet to combine brushing and interdental cleaning in one device.
· Jie Ye-eun
Lee returns to mounting domestic strains, tough alliance calls
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
Korea Zinc audit panel win shifts balance in control battle
Shareholder support gives Choi Yun-birm’s management edge over Young Poong-MBK alliance
· Byun Hye-jin
Korea Investment deepens global push with Fidelity, Pimco, Carlyle
Korea Investment & Securities, a subsidiary of Korea Investment Holdings, has entered into a series of strategic partnerships with leading global asset managers, including Fidelity, Pimco and Carlyle, expanding its portfolio across research, equity, fixed income and alternative investments, the firm announced Thursday.
· Im Eun-byel
Blackstone buys majority stake in Seoul-area logistics park
Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has acquired a majority stake in a logistics development in Greater Seoul, which includes Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, in partnership with Singapore-based real estate manager ESR, seeking to capitalize on continued growth of South Korea's logistics market,…
· Im Eun-byel
Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a post-Test cricketer – or could he revolutionise the format? | Jonathan Liew
The 15-year-old is tailor-made for short-form cricket, but he may just have the power to reimagine red-ball batting
· Jonathan Liew
S. Korea to send 2nd disaster relief team to Nepal over floods
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's second overseas emergency relief team will be sent to Nepal this week to support recovery efforts following devastating floods and landslides, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
· Oh Seok-min
Chinese cousins in their 50s redesign, revitalise ethnic fabric, model, sell clothing globally
Pair faced criticism from family for their modelling videos, with one relative telling them to ‘act their age’
· Fran Lu