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Newest first · UTC+11:00Malaysia’s ‘alliance allergy’ and its eyes on Balabac
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New road bridge between North Korea, Russia opens
The construction of the first road bridge between North Korea and Russia has been completed, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, amid deepening mutual ties and cooperation in economic and personnel exchanges.
· Yonhap
Myanmar military intensifies operations to retake China project areas
The oil pipeline pictured on the left stretches from China's Yunnan province to Myanmar's Indian Ocean port of Kyaukphyu. The photo on the right shows children displaced by the fighting in Myanmar's Rakhine state and Magway Region studying at a school in a camp for internally displaced people. (Nikkei montage/Source…
· Staff Writer
In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style
Marina Square’s future revamp typifies the rise of mixed-use developments incorporating retail, office, residential and other components
· Jean Iau
In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style
Marina Square’s future revamp typifies the rise of mixed-use developments incorporating retail, office, residential and other components
· Jean Iau
Ma Ning will go to third World Cup if asked, but hopes to see new Chinese referees emerge
Only the second Chinese to officiate at the Fifa World Cup, Ma Ning says the next step is ‘to discover and select better young referees’
· Mike Chan
Ma Ning will go to third World Cup if asked, but hopes to see new Chinese referees emerge
Only the second Chinese to officiate at the Fifa World Cup, Ma Ning says the next step is ‘to discover and select better young referees’
· Mike Chan
Medicine shortages, missed targets delay tuberculosis healthcare delivery
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N. Korea, Russia complete construction of road bridge over Tumen River: KCNA
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The construction of the first road bridge between North Korea and Russia has been completed, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, amid deepening mutual ties and cooperation in economic and personnel exchanges.
· Woo Jae-yeon
(URGENT) N. Korea, Russia complete construction of road bridge over Tumen River: KCNA
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· Woo Jae-yeon
(LEAD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2
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· Kim Boram
S. Korea's economy grows 0.6% in Q2, matching initial estimate: BOK
The South Korean economy grew 0.6 percent in the second quarter from a quarter earlier, driven by strong exports and investments related to artificial intelligence (AI), central bank data showed Tuesday.
· Yonhap
China’s Xi sends a strong message before his US visit
Xi’s month of travel signals that China is playing a key role in South-South cooperation amid a tariff war and geopolitical instability
· SCMP Editorial
China’s Xi sends a strong message before his US visit
Xi’s month of travel signals that China is playing a key role in South-South cooperation amid a tariff war and geopolitical instability
· SCMP Editorial
Sara Duterte trial: Confi fund admission may violate anti-alias law
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· Dwight de Leon
Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis in Indonesia
Hundreds of thousands of travellers have been stranded since Saturday’s eruption of Mount Anak Krakatoa
· Agence France-Presse
Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis in Indonesia
Hundreds of thousands of travellers have been stranded since Saturday’s eruption of Mount Anak Krakatoa
· Agence France-Presse
Chinese Oil Demand Unexpectedly Soars, Sending Shanghai Crude Above $100, With Brent Prices Set To Follow
One of the reasons why the price of oil failed to soar during the "actively kinetic" phase of the Iran war, when shipments through Hormuz were effectively halted and the world faced a shortage of about 10-15mmb/d, is that Chinese oil demand plunged. Whether due to a sharp slowdown in the economy (which after the sud…
· Tyler Durden
Labubu meets LVMH: Pop Mart to open flagship store in Paris amid cooling overseas sales
The firm’s overseas revenue share slipped in first half, and Pop Mart is focusing on boosting international growth
· Zhu Wenqian
Labubu meets LVMH: Pop Mart to open flagship store in Paris amid cooling overseas sales
The firm’s overseas revenue share slipped in first half, and Pop Mart is focusing on boosting international growth
· Zhu Wenqian
S. Korea's economy grows 0.6 pct in Q2, matching initial estimate: BOK
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy grew 0.6 percent in the second quarter from a quarter earlier, driven by strong exports and investments related to artificial intelligence (AI), central bank data showed Tuesday.
· Kim Boram
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China's weak consumer becomes the world's problem
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
· Evelyn Cheng
(URGENT) S. Korea's economy grows 0.6 pct in Q2, matching initial estimate: BOK
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· Kim Boram
BARMM polls: Over half of Tawi-Tawi bets have ties to political families
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Korea Zinc management gains edge ahead of key shareholder vote
Korea Zinc’s incumbent management appears to have gained an edge ahead of a crucial extraordinary shareholders meeting Wednesday, as major proxy advisers lined up behind the board-backed candidate for a key audit committee seat and a court rejected an attempt by MBK Partners and Young Poong to restrict voting rights…
· Byun Hye-jin
Nvidia chip export loophole clouds US-China AI summit talks
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· Jeff Pao
Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell
Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean, has crept closer to the Hawaiian islands with forecasters warning the weather systems could unleash tornadoes on the islands of Kauai and Niihau.
· Al Jazeera Staff
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 8)
Yong and Basic Income Party shrug off 'family party' criticismNew leaders have intensified questions over family ties, public subsidies and ethical standards surrounding Yong Hye-in's party.
· Oh Seok-min
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 8)
Unanswered questionsAllegations of improper solicitation raise doubts about Kim's fitness to serve as justice minister
· Oh Seok-min
US private-equity firm close to buying controlling stake in fitness brand Hyrox
Sources say L Catterton values the brand at about US$700 million, and may bring in global partners including from Asia to co-invest
· Bloomberg
US private-equity firm close to buying controlling stake in fitness brand Hyrox
Sources say L Catterton values the brand at about US$700 million, and may bring in global partners including from Asia to co-invest
· Bloomberg
How Tokyo is widening regional defence ties to complicate Beijing’s Taiwan calculus
Tokyo is strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, possibly bolstering its ability to withstand a prolonged armed conflict
· Gabriel Dominguez
How Tokyo is widening regional defence ties to complicate Beijing’s Taiwan calculus
Tokyo is strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific and beyond, possibly bolstering its ability to withstand a prolonged armed conflict
· Gabriel Dominguez
Election lawyer slams another BSKE reset
MANILA, Philippines — An election lawyer on Monday wrote Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, urging him to help ensure the holding of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) this November, amid efforts to reset anew this often-postponed democratic exercise.
· Mary Joy Salcedo
Japan must reckon with how it views foreign workers
As Japan raises fees for residence permits and tightens the requirements for permanent residency, the effect on long-term settlement warrants attention
· Peter Chai
Japan must reckon with how it views foreign workers
As Japan raises fees for residence permits and tightens the requirements for permanent residency, the effect on long-term settlement warrants attention
· Peter Chai
Cambodian consumer companies cash in on Thai goods boycott
Companies in sectors ranging from milk production to soap making have taken advantage of Cambodian consumers boycotting many Thai brands since last year's border clashes. (Nikkei Asia montage/Source photos by Kirisu Farm and Boran Care)
· Staff Writer
(Yonhap Interview) Ethereum Institutional welcomes S. Korea's push to build tokenized asset infrastructure: co-founder
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Ethereum Institutional welcomes South Korea's latest push to integrate tokenized security offerings (STOs) into the formal capital market framework and is willing to support institutions planning to adopt its network, the organization's co-founder said.
· Kang Jae-eun
Japan shipping companies eye sails, kites to cut fuel consumption
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' Wind Challenger system features sails made of lightweight glass-fiber-reinforced plastic. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
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Tulfo files bill honoring Lea Salonga after historic Hollywood Walk of Fame star
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo filed a resolution honoring and commending Broadway star Lea Salonga for being the first-ever Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
· Catherine S. Valente
Padilla: Duterte has immunity from suit
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Monday questioned the issuance of a warrant of arrest against Vice President Sara Duterte in connection with a grave threats case, arguing that that the vice president is immune from suit while in office.
· Catherine S. Valente
New Panama Canal chief considers more cuts in transits due to El Nino
Ilya Espino de Marotta on Monday said transit slots, already reduced to 32 per day, could be further restricted to 29 as water levels drop
· Agence France-Presse
Japan is overrun with tourists, but this city wants more visitors
It’s ironic, that for hundreds of years the only place you would find a foreigner in all of Japan was Nagasaki.
· Ben Groundwater
One of the world’s most hectic cities is home to one of the greatest parks
India’s capital Delhi has emerged as a colossal urban giant with more than 30 million inhabitants. But it also boasts one of the great city parks – the historic Lodhi Garden. No trip to Delhi is complete without a visit to this green haven near the city’s bustling heart.
· Matt Wade
Romualdez asks Sandiganbayan to keep him in hospital custody
MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez asked the Sandiganbayan on Monday to allow him to remain confined at Cardinal Santos Medical Center under continuous custody after authorities served his arrest warrant in the P7.44-billion plunder case.
· James Daniel Danio
Jaguar Land Rover recortará 4.000 empleos para reducir costos y competir con autos de China
Un trabajador pule el logo de un vehículo Jaguar en un concesionario en Londres, el 28 de septiembre de 2016. (Foto AP/Frank Austin, Archivo)