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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.
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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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.
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.
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
It’s ironic, that for hundreds of years the only place you would find a foreigner in all of Japan was Nagasaki.
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.
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.
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)
General traders like Itochu and Mitsui & Co. saw translation adjustments balloon from overseas investments, including mines like this one in Australia. (Itochu/Mitsui)
Qinwen Zheng, of China, reacts during 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)
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judges Raffy and Erwin Tulfo on Monday asked the Senate Impeachment Court to summon security officers Col. Raymund Dante Lachica and Col. Dennis Nolasco as witnesses to testify on the questionable confidential fund records of Vice President Sara Duterte.
MANILA, Philippines — Following the arrest of former Speaker Martin Romualdez, it is now time to let the trial proceed and let the evidence speak on the flood control scandal, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Monday evening.
Sony Group intends to cease selling PlayStation game discs in January 2028. (Nikkei photo collage)
A former speaker of the house in the Philippines, a relative of the country’s president, was arrested on Monday night over accusations that he pocketed $118 million in kickbacks from flood control and other infrastructure projects.
MANILA, Philippines — The City of Manila suspended face-to-face (F2F) classes at all levels in public and private schools on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with shift to alternative delivery mode (ADM).
MANILA, Philippines — The Rizal XentroMall Golden Coolers battered the Imus Yangkee, 102-85, in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.
The first road bridge connecting Russia and North Korea has been opened, forging a symbolic link between the pair.
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BRUSSELS — EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is expected to meet European CEOs on Sept. 18 to seek industry feedback on the European Commission’s push to diversify critical supply chains away from China, according to four people familiar with the meeting.
At the end of July, the only question following Japan's record $90 billion yen intervention (which worked for about two weeks before the effects faded and Bessent had to engage in more market intervention), was whether and how much Treasuries Japan had sold as part of the intervention.
Experts on panel at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 say collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland universities is in the pipeline
Experts on panel at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 say collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland universities is in the pipeline
A new plant will double Pinnacle Mobility Solutions' annual production capacity to 10,000 vehicles. (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions)
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent, state media reported Monday, as the US, South Korea and Japan began a trilateral military exercise he views as a security threat.
SYDNEY - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale adjourned the Pacific nation’s parliament indefinitely on Monday, after staring down a no-confidence vote closely watched by China and US allies.
France’s Gabby Williams reacts during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between France and Korea in Berlin, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
JAKARTA - Jakarta's main airport and three others delayed reopening on Monday after halting operations due to a volcanic eruption and leaving hundreds of thousands stranded.
THE Philippines’ Hot Wheels collector community shifted into high gear on Saturday as the 2026 Philippines Hot Wheels Collectors Convention opened at the Crystal Pavilion, Okada Manila, bringing together passionate collectors, automotive enthusiasts, families, and fans for an even bigger celebration of everything Ho…
NEW DELHI - Search and rescue teams combed through the debris of a collapsed building in New Delhi on Monday as the death toll climbed to six, officials said.
GILAS Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said he and his coaching staff will use the next few days to figure out how to maximize the skills of the players as the national team prepares to defend its Asian Games men’s basketball crown in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Christmas may still be months away, but in the Philippines, September already signals the start of holiday preparations. Gift lists begin to take shape, homes get readied for gatherings, and families start thinking about everything from decorations and kitchen essentials to practical upgrades for the months ahead.
Tourism, professional services, mining and digital infrastructure prospects discussed at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026
Tourism, professional services, mining and digital infrastructure prospects discussed at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026
Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Russia’s Primorye region directly with the neighboring country, Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako has announced.
Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, linking Russia’s Primorye region directly with the neighboring country, Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako has announced.
MANILA, Philippines — Former speaker Martin Romualdez, a central figure in the multi-billion flood control controversy, was arrested on Monday (September 7) evening but is currently admitted to a hospital in San Juan City due to “cardiovascular event” on the exact day his warrant was served.
Onomichi Dockyard aims to mass-produce uncrewed ships like the one seen here, which can deliver supplies to beaches without port infrastructure. (Source photos by Onomichi Dockyard and Kyodo)
The bridge can allow up to 300 vehicles to cross every day and will be linked to Russia’s federal road network, says PM Mikhail Mishustin
The bridge can allow up to 300 vehicles to cross every day and will be linked to Russia’s federal road network, says PM Mikhail Mishustin
Following retirement last year, the 22-year-old former diver gives viewers a look at her unapologetic love for anime and casual living habits
Following retirement last year, the 22-year-old former diver gives viewers a look at her unapologetic love for anime and casual living habits
Beijing leverages Eurasian and Middle East ties to show Washington it has alternatives
Beijing leverages Eurasian and Middle East ties to show Washington it has alternatives
Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei is set to go on trial in a New York court. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Tomoki Mera and Reuters)