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Mitsubishi Heavy tech makes hydrogen from natural gas without emitting CO2
Mitsubishi Heavy will test the co-firing of natural gas and hydrogen at its Takasago works. (Photo by Taito Kurose)
· Staff Writer
Alibaba takes on Anthropic with 50% cheaper e-commerce AI agent
Revenue from Alibaba's global wholesale operations -- which include Alibaba.com -- grew 7% on the year to $2.1 billion during the three months through June. © Reuters
· YIFAN YU
CATL tightens supplier scrutiny in push for carbon-neutral EV batteries
CATL holds 40% of the global market for EV batteries by installed capacity. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
· SHIZUKA TANABE
Asian private equity firm MBK to acquire Japan home services platform
MBK Partners will launch a tender offer for home services platform operator Sharingtechnology on Thursday. (Photo by Ryuta Minamihata)
· Staff Writer
Indonesia’s wildfire emissions surge to world’s highest, data shows
The country is battling what authorities say is its most intense wildfire season in 11 years
· Reuters
Indonesia’s wildfire emissions surge to world’s highest, data shows
The country is battling what authorities say is its most intense wildfire season in 11 years
· Reuters
Tung Chee-hwa hailed as visionary leader who helped build US-China relations
US consulate, George H.W. Bush Foundation and former city leader Donald Tsang highlight his pivotal diplomatic legacy
· Matthew Cheng
Tung Chee-hwa hailed as visionary leader who helped build US-China relations
US consulate, George H.W. Bush Foundation and former city leader Donald Tsang highlight his pivotal diplomatic legacy
· Matthew Cheng
Japan’s China-facing military build-up confronts labour, budget and political limits
Amid ambitious transformation driven by risk it could be drawn into a Taiwan conflict, Tokyo tackles tough obstacles at home, analysts say
· Gabriel Dominguez
Japan’s China-facing military build-up confronts labour, budget and political limits
Amid ambitious transformation driven by risk it could be drawn into a Taiwan conflict, Tokyo tackles tough obstacles at home, analysts say
· Gabriel Dominguez
AES used for BARMM polls certified to be secure, accurate – TEC
MANILA, Philippines — The automated election system (AES) used for the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections (BPE) is certified to be secure and accurate, according to the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) of the elections.
· Dianne Sampang
Japan eyes employing foreign trainees as airport ground crew
The aviation sector may become eligible for Japan's skill development program, designed to help foreign trainees gain skills and work in the industry for a longer period. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
· Staff Writer
Far-right election win in Germany adds uncertainty to shaky China-EU relations
Outcome could harden Berlin’s stance towards Beijing ahead of an October deadline for trade rebalancing, analysts say
· Huizhao Huang
Far-right election win in Germany adds uncertainty to shaky China-EU relations
Outcome could harden Berlin’s stance towards Beijing ahead of an October deadline for trade rebalancing, analysts say
· Huizhao Huang
Singapore’s DBS sued for US$1 billion in alleged 1MDB-linked claim
DBS has rejected the claim and says it will fight it vigorously, but that the company has made no provision for the lawsuit
· Reuters
Singapore’s DBS sued for US$1 billion in alleged 1MDB-linked claim
DBS has rejected the claim and says it will fight it vigorously, but that the company has made no provision for the lawsuit
· Reuters
Racing driver pulls rival out of burning car at China GT Championship | South China Morning Post
Ollie Millroy’s car burst into flames after a three-vehicle collision at the Shanghai International Circuit.
US scrambles to match China’s air-breathing hypersonic missiles with Darpa programme
US defence agency launches next-generation weapons project a year after PLA unveiled pioneering hypersonic missiles in military parade
· Ling Xin
US scrambles to match China’s air-breathing hypersonic missiles with Darpa programme
US defence agency launches next-generation weapons project a year after PLA unveiled pioneering hypersonic missiles in military parade
· Ling Xin
SC acquits Imelda Marcos’ 7 counts of graft | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Who's Winning China's Sportswear Battle? UBS Say It's Not Nike
Greater China accounts for about 13% of Nike's revenue and 15% of Adidas', making the world's second-largest economy a major competitive battleground for both clothing brands.
· Tyler Durden
Guerra de palabras entre China y Filipinas por reclamo territorial marítimo
El secretario de Defensa de Filipinas, Gilberto Teodoro, habla con los medios mientras asiste al Diálogo Shangri-La, el foro anual de defensa y seguridad de Asia, en Singapur el 29 de mayo de 2026. (Foto AP/Achmad Ibrahim, Archivo)
· David Rising
More than 1,000 children dead in Bangladesh measles crisis
The South Asian nation of 170 million has recorded 1,002 deaths and 187,484 infections among children since March
· Agence France-Presse
More than 1,000 children dead in Bangladesh measles crisis
The South Asian nation of 170 million has recorded 1,002 deaths and 187,484 infections among children since March
· Agence France-Presse
O legado de Mao Tsé-Tung na China, 50 anos após sua morte
Em 9 de setembro de 1976, morria Mao Tsé-Tung. O líder revolucionário que levou o Partido Comunista Chinês (PCC) ao poder e fundou a República Popular da China deixava um legado histórico repleto de contradições.
· Jinhan Li
Cendaña shrugs off Quiboloy libel threat
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña on Wednesday shrugged off detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy’s reported plan to file libel and cyberlibel complaints against him, Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Rep. Leila de Lima.
· James Daniel Danio
Honda invests in rare-earth-free magnet startup Niron Magnetics
Honda Motor's investment in Niron Magnetics is the latest example of Japan-U.S. critical minerals collaboration now that China is restricting rare-earth exports. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
· PAK YIU
S. Korea, France sign MOU to strengthen cooperation in AI, semiconductors
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France have signed an initial pact to strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and quantum technologies, the science ministry said Wednesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
[Key Points] Philippines looks to South Korea for next phase of defense modernization
Defense ties deepen: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro called South Korea a “reliable partner” in Manila’s military modernization, citing strategic alignment, affordability and strong after-sales support.
· Sanjay Kumar, Hwang Joo-young
Malaysia’s ruling PH restates anti-corruption pledge as Najib’s potential pardon looms
The Pardons Board is set to meet this week to discuss clemency for Najib, who is in jail for corruption, according to media reports
· Joseph Sipalan
Malaysia’s ruling PH restates anti-corruption pledge as Najib’s potential pardon looms
The Pardons Board is set to meet this week to discuss clemency for Najib, who is in jail for corruption, according to media reports
· Joseph Sipalan
Putin, Trump discussed idea of trilateral summit with Xi — Kremlin
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed the idea of holding a trilateral meeting with China's Xi Jinping at an upcoming summit in November, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
· Agence France-Presse
PNP beefs up deployment for BARMM polls to over 9,800 cops
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) increased its deployment to 9,821 police officers for security measures during the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.
· Jason Sigales
China’s robotic lawnmower industry sets its sights on EU amid bare domestic market
Once a niche market, sales of robot mowers in Europe have more than doubled in the past five years
· Huizhao Huang
China’s robotic lawnmower industry sets its sights on EU amid bare domestic market
Once a niche market, sales of robot mowers in Europe have more than doubled in the past five years
· Huizhao Huang
Delhi’s test: make Brics work without making it work against India
Success for India isn’t replacing the West or empowering China – it’s walking away with more strategic choices and leverage
· Neeta Lal
Delhi’s test: make Brics work without making it work against India
Success for India isn’t replacing the West or empowering China – it’s walking away with more strategic choices and leverage
· Neeta Lal
Ex-Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa worked to bridge US-China divide even in final years
In one of his final public engagements, Tung visited SCMP headquarters in Causeway Bay in 2020 to deliver keynote speech at China Conference
· Denise Tsang
Ex-Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa worked to bridge US-China divide even in final years
In one of his final public engagements, Tung visited SCMP headquarters in Causeway Bay in 2020 to deliver keynote speech at China Conference
· Denise Tsang
Man in Singapore gets protection order against wife who sent AI obscene images
The court found the act of sending of fake images and videos of the man and his sister engaging in sexual acts amounted to family violence
· CNA
Man in Singapore gets protection order against wife who sent AI obscene images
The court found the act of sending of fake images and videos of the man and his sister engaging in sexual acts amounted to family violence
· CNA
Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note
At Seoul Defence Dialogue, Gilberto Teodoro Jnr brands China’s handwritten memo on arbitration ruling as coercion and bullying
· Laura Zhou
Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note
At Seoul Defence Dialogue, Gilberto Teodoro Jnr brands China’s handwritten memo on arbitration ruling as ‘coercion and bullying’
· Laura Zhou
Supporters of China’s late party chairman Mao Zedong mark 50 years since his death | South China Morning Post
Devotees gathered to pay tribute in his hometown Shaoshan, in central Hunan province.
South Koreans protest over possible plan to send forces to back US in Hormuz
Protests have broken out in South Korea against government proposals to send its forces to back US operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
China GT bosses ‘grossly negligent’ over fiery crash, team says; staff pay rumours swirl
Leaked recruitment screenshots show security jobs paying as little as US$8.50 for daily-wage workers to ‘watch the site and maintain order’
· Stephy Zhang