China expands currency swap with Egypt as trade ties reach new heights
New factory and energy projects in Suez zone back gradual shift away from US dollar in bilateral investment
· Jevans Nyabiage
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China expands currency swap with Egypt as trade ties reach new heights
New factory and energy projects in Suez zone back gradual shift away from US dollar in bilateral investment
· Jevans Nyabiage
Iran urges regional nations to build 'homegrown' security architecture
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that China’s emphasis on fostering common security “reflected a principle long championed” by Iran, urging regional nations to build a "homegrown" security architecture.
· Middleeasteye
Sara skips mugshot, submits own photos to court
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte did not have a mugshot taken during her booking at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court, with her lawyer saying she instead submitted her own photographs to the court on Saturday.
· James Daniel Danio
Sara Duterte posts bail for grave threats case
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· Angelo Gonzales
Opposition groups call arrest warrant vs vice president a step in right direction
MANILA, Philippines — Two opposition groups welcomed the arrest warrant issued against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling it a step in the right direction.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Japan, US to advance cooperation on US$550 billion trade deal
Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa affirms no higher US tariffs on Japanese goods and supply chains for critical minerals to be reinforced
· Kyodo
Japan, US to advance cooperation on US$550 billion trade deal
Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa affirms no higher US tariffs on Japanese goods and supply chains for critical minerals to be reinforced
· Kyodo
Today in Korean history
1951 -- South Korea establishes the Women's Army Corps amid the 1950-53 Korean War.
· Oh Seok-min
Typhoon Saudel: days of flooding trigger fatal landslide in central China
At least 1 person is dead and 11 are missing after the disaster struck a town in Suichuan county early on Saturday
· William Zheng
Typhoon Saudel: days of flooding trigger fatal landslide in central China
At least 1 person is dead and 11 are missing after the disaster struck a town in Suichuan county early on Saturday
· William Zheng
Marcos declares special non-working days in 5 towns
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in five towns in September.
· Allen Limos
Taliban mining pitch to US is a political risk time bomb
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· Saima Afzal
Taiwan’s opposition parties split over mayoral race, threatening 2028 election alliance
Dispute between TPP and KMT over tech hub candidates could have ‘butterfly effect’ and spill into other battlegrounds, analysts say
· Lawrence Chung
Taiwan’s opposition parties split over mayoral race, threatening 2028 election alliance
Dispute between TPP and KMT over tech hub candidates could have ‘butterfly effect’ and spill into other battlegrounds, analysts say
· Lawrence Chung
After Nepal-Tibet floods, recovery depends on grass-roots solidarity
Rebuilding devastated border villages means backing local support networks long after foreign aid money disappears
· Soniya Rijal
After Nepal-Tibet floods, recovery depends on grass-roots solidarity
Rebuilding devastated border villages means backing local support networks long after foreign aid money disappears
· Soniya Rijal
Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens
Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in a district in Sarawak state after haze caused by wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia increased air pollution to “hazardous” levels.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Bangladesh measles outbreak nears 1,000 child deaths as hospital wards overflow
An epidemic is sweeping the country, with at least 986 children dead since March and cases topping 180,000 following vaccine campaign delays
· Agence France-Presse
Bangladesh measles outbreak nears 1,000 child deaths as hospital wards overflow
An epidemic is sweeping the country, with at least 986 children dead since March and cases topping 180,000 following vaccine campaign delays
· Agence France-Presse
At first, the smell is overwhelming. Then, they open the book of the dead
Kathmandu: Relatives with the grim task of identifying their loved ones missing in Nepal’s catastrophic floods go filing through the gates of Kathmandu’s Maharajgunj Medical Campus, uncertain of what they will see, or what they want to find.
· Zach Hope, Bishal Karki
Industry minister urges U.S. to ease tariffs on hard-to-source steel mill equipment
South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.
· Yonhap
Could Indonesia be sued for the haze in Malaysia? Yes and no
Readers discuss a recourse for victims of transboundary air pollution, tourist spending, tourism videos past and present, and Hongkong Post’s options
· Letters
Could Indonesia be sued for the haze in Malaysia? Yes and no
Readers discuss a recourse for victims of transboundary air pollution, tourist spending, tourism videos past and present, and Hongkong Post’s options
· Letters
Sara Duterte on arrest warrant: 'feel they will kill me'
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said Saturday she feared for her life following the Quezon City Regional Trial Court’s issuance of an arrest warrant against her.
· James Daniel Danio
Southeast Asia’s extreme heat exposes holes in safety net for outdoor workers
Many Southeast Asian cities lack adequate heat risk assessments, and have weak regulations protecting outdoor workers, a report says
· Vincent Tan
Southeast Asia’s extreme heat exposes holes in safety net for outdoor workers
Many Southeast Asian cities lack adequate heat risk assessments, and have weak regulations protecting outdoor workers, a report says
· Vincent Tan
How China’s new railway artery bolsters Hong Kong’s ties to the capital, central heartland
Completing a vital transport corridor, the high-speed route aims to accelerate economic integration between southern business hubs and northern megacities
· Frank Chen
How China’s new railway artery bolsters Hong Kong’s ties to the capital, central heartland
Completing a vital transport corridor, the high-speed route aims to accelerate economic integration between southern business hubs and northern megacities
· Frank Chen
Japan says progress made on $550 billion investment pact with U.S.
Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa said progress was being made on a $550 billion investment initiative set up as part of a trade deal with the U.S. last year.
· Yoshiaki Nohara
National Artist Resil B. Mojares, 83
MANILA, Philippines — Resil B. Mojares, an essayist, fictionist and scholar whose books on Philippine history, literary criticism and cultural studies earned him widespread admiration, as well as the title of National Artist for Literature, died in Cebu City on Saturday morning, a day after his 83rd birthday.
· Alvin I. Dacanay
DPWH moves to update flood management master plans nationwide
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is moving to update flood management master plans across the country as part of efforts to strengthen long-term flood resilience.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Chinese military commander overseeing Taiwan operations meets U.S. PACOM chief
The head of the U.S. military’s Pacific Command (PACOM) has met with the Chinese military in charge of operations covering Taiwan and other areas, amid rising tensions over the democratic island.
· Jesse Johnson
Gladys forgives man who burnt her husband and sons, even as he may walk free
Topic:Religious Conflicts
· James Tugwell
S. Korean man sentenced to 5 yrs in prison for spying for North Korea
A South Korean man has been sentenced to five years in prison for spying for North Korea, officials said Saturday.
· Yonhap
New tick-borne virus that can cause flu-like illness discovered in China
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· Fox News
‘Can’t live without fighting’: Myanmar youth find solace in bareknuckle lethwei
Amid five years of devastating conflict, young fighters embrace traditional bloodsport as both self-defence and refuge
· Agence France-Presse
‘Can’t live without fighting’: Myanmar youth find solace in bareknuckle lethwei
Amid five years of devastating conflict, young fighters embrace traditional bloodsport as both self-defence and refuge
· Agence France-Presse
S. Korean man sentenced to 5 yrs in prison for spying for North Korea
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean man has been sentenced to five years in prison for spying for North Korea, officials said Saturday.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operation
Ecuador has defended a US operation this week that sank three vessels accused of sustaining drug-trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Alex Eala’s Philippine Arena homecoming match tickets range from P618 to P63,000
MANILA, Philippines — The cheapest ticket for Alex Eala's grand homecoming match, "Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate" at the Philippine Arena on December 8, is P618.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
No last-minute inclusion for Kai Sotto in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone closed the door on any potential last-minute inclusion of young big man Kai Sotto into the national team set to defend its Asian Games men’s basketball crown starting next week in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
· Richard Dy
Eala seeks to end losing spell against Jovic in US Open
MANILA, Philippines — Seeking her first fourth-round entry at the US Open, Alex Eala aims to end her losing spell against Iva Jovic in the third round (round of 32) of the year's final major on Sunday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
N. Korea likely to send vice minister to U.N. General Assembly this month
SEOUL/NEW YORK, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is expected to send a vice minister-level official to the upcoming U.N. General Assembly in New York, with Kim Son-gyong, a vice foreign minister in charge of international organizations, likely to deliver a speech, sources said Saturday.
· Oh Seok-min
Pimco's Top-Performing 60/40 Fund Bets AI's Next Winners Are In Asia, From Chips To Rare Earths
Emmanuel Sharef, who oversees Pacific Investment Management Co.'s flagship Balanced Income and Growth Fund, spoke with Bloomberg about how the next leg of the artificial-intelligence boom could be concentrated in Asian stocks and beyond.
· Tyler Durden
Industry minister urges US to ease tariffs on hard-to-source steel mill equipment
South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.
· Yonhap
Chinese food delivery platform sparks buzz after rider flies to Singapore for curry puff run
Founder of Hong Lim Curry Puff notes that this unique order showcases city state’s rich flavours to an international audience
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese food delivery platform sparks buzz after rider flies to Singapore for curry puff run
Founder of Hong Lim Curry Puff notes that this unique order showcases city state’s rich flavours to an international audience
· Zoey Zhang
Why, after 60 years, Mong Kok fish ball factory Kau Kei is selling direct to the public | South China Morning Post
After decades of supplying restaurants across the city, the Mong Kok fish ball specialists are finally selling direct at a fraction of the price.
DOT, Klook renew tourism pact to boost local travel
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and travel platform Klook have renewed their partnership to promote domestic tourism, develop emerging destinations and help local tourism businesses reach travelers in the Philippines and abroad.
· The Manila Times