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SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry plans to invest 4.7 trillion won (US$3.49 billion) for a project to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) model that will be on par with global frontier models, government officials said Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Tuesday launched its command center for the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) parliamentary elections on Sept. 14.
Senior defense officials of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed Tuesday that their trilateral cooperation with the United States is vital to ensuring peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and beyond, also pledging continued efforts to expand defense exchanges.
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Czech counterpart on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen defense and arms cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro parliamentary elections to be held on Sept. 14 is the culmination of decades of work to attain peace in the region, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo said.
Harpreet Bhatia, the UAE captain, is demanding more from his side as they chase qualification for the Asia Cup.
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Senior defense officials of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed Tuesday that their trilateral cooperation with the United States is vital to ensuring peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and beyond, also pledging continued efforts to expand defense exchanges.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, File)
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Choreographers Ricky Hu and Mai Jingwen reveal their new production for Hong Kong Ballet inspired by the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang
Choreographers Ricky Hu and Mai Jingwen reveal their new production for Hong Kong Ballet inspired by the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang
New guidelines provide a broader legal framework for everything from privacy breaches and sexual content to fraud and consumer protection
New guidelines provide a broader legal framework for everything from privacy breaches and sexual content to fraud and consumer protection
Qatar is working with China and other partners to help resume talks between the United States and Iran, a Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson cited by Reuters said on Tuesday.
An expert advises Jakarta to take steps such as announcing evacuation routes and releasing maps following a pre-eruption alert
An expert advises Jakarta to take steps such as announcing evacuation routes and releasing maps following a pre-eruption alert
Washington commits millions of dollars at last week’s regional leaders’ forum in Palau, but experts say it will not be that simple
Washington commits millions of dollars at last week’s regional leaders’ forum in Palau, but experts say it will not be that simple
The Trump administration has been trying to build up the U.S. battery supply chain and reduce its reliance on China. But the funding it has set aside for the effort is small compared with what would be needed to substantially loosen China's grip on the industry, according to analysts and executives who spoke with CNBC.
SPEECH. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives on July 27, 2026.
MANILA, Philippines — Unable to defend its PVL Invitational Conference title, PLDT salvaged a bronze after repeating over Creamline, 25-20, 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Tuesday.
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The major sugar importer is expected to lean on strong domestic supplies amid soaring international prices
The major sugar importer is expected to lean on strong domestic supplies amid soaring international prices
Nishinomiya, Hyogo Pref. – Ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie, 88, said Tuesday he will try to sail solo and nonstop across the Pacific Ocean by yacht next spring.
Thai startups eye Korea as Korean firms explore Thailand
Tehran has threatened “serious consequences” for South Korea if it interferes in the US-Israel war on Iran.
Chen draws a parallel between running a business and exploring the world – both require perseverance through challenges
Chen draws a parallel between running a business and exploring the world – both require perseverance through challenges
Qinwen Zheng, of China, celebrates after winning a match against Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
With a lower fertility rate than Tokyo and the number of pensioners rapidly rising, Colombia’s capital is being forced to change the way it thinks about growing old
Two male two-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs receive their first vaccination and are microchipped at Attica Zoological Park near Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, as part of an effort to build a backup population of the critically endangered species. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Crasus Chemical, set to debut on Sept. 29 after separating from Resonac Holdings, will enter the Nikkei 225 for one day under updated spinoff criteria.
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) reiterated its commitment to uphold the Bangsamoro peace process while firmly asserting its authority to enforce election security, following recent concerns over military movements near Moro Islamic L…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver's license of an individual operating a sport utility vehicle (SUV) used as a patrol car of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' scores in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has gone up, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.
A staff organise flags from China, left, and Japan before the start of the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, Pool, File)
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Washington is pressuring South Korea to commit more than the US$350 billion it initially agreed to invest in the United States as part of their bilateral tariff deal, a lawmaker said Tuesday, citing a report from the trade ministry.
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Former president of the CBA has not been seen for months after being accused in April of ‘serious violations of discipline and law’
Former president of the CBA has not been seen for months after being accused in April of ‘serious violations of discipline and law’
ASML's high NA EUV lithography machines are the most advanced chipmaking tools in the world. (ASML)
Hong Kong remains a top IPO destination for Chinese tech start-ups seeking to connect with global investors, Bonnie Chan Yiting says
Hong Kong remains a top IPO destination for Chinese tech start-ups seeking to connect with global investors, Bonnie Chan Yiting says
A consortium of Toshiba, Shin-Etsu and Niigata University is working to commercialize what would be the world's most durable perovskite solar cells. (Source photos by Yuki Nakao, Takako Fujiu)
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…
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesInside Japan’s military build-upThe risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its mili…
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesInside Japan’s military build-upThe risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its mili…
Geopolitical tensions and strikes on energy infrastructure are tightening supply expectations, threatening to push oil higher and curb China’s appetite for imports