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Japan budget requests swell with $78bn in uncapped growth investment
Budget requests by Japanese government agencies for fiscal 2027 reached a record high. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
A gaping hole in PH ‘universal health care’ objectives
WHILE most would agree that there is a long way to go before the Philippines truly achieves universal health care (UHC), it is fair to say that over the past several years, a great deal of progress has been made. More Filipinos than ever before are able to access subsidized treatment for illness and injuries, reduce…
· The Editorial Board
Seeing through the Davidson deceit
ACCORDING to former United States Navy Indo-Pacific Command Cdr. Philip Scot Davidson, the reunification of Taiwan would be accomplished by China in 2027, the centennial of both the Communist Party of China and the People’s Liberation Army. This view has since been known as the Davidson Window. The admiral had taken…
· Mauro Gia Samonte
Building Asia-Pacific resilience in an age of geopolitical fragmentation
THE 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, to be held in Shenzhen, China, on Nov. 18 and 19, 2026, will bring together leaders of the APEC’s 21 economies amid profound economic, technological and geopolitical uncertainty. Under the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prospe…
· Anna Malindog-Uy
AI, digitalization push automation in SEA
SOUTHEAST Asian manufacturers are accelerating their pivot toward integrated automation, artificial intelligence and targeted energy management as regional factory operators confront mounting labor pressures, complex supply chains and tighter environmental mandates.
· Raymond Gregory Tribdino
Two US sailors removed from Pattaya after drunken brawl
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· Agence France-Presse
Air pollution in Malaysian state surpasses emergency threshold
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· Associated Press
Pacific leaders issue joint rebuke over Chinese missile test
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· Agence France-Presse
La presión de China convence a Volkswagen de que es hora de cambiar
El logotipo de VW frente a la planta de Volkswagen en Osnabrueck, Alemania, el miércoles 26 de agosto de 2026. (David Ebener/dpa vía AP)
· David Mchugh
Presidente keniano ordena a empresa india Tata Chemicals que abandone Kenia
El presidente keniano William Ruto se dirige a la 80ma sesión de la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas el 24 de septiembre de 2025. (Foto AP/Richard Drew, archivo)
· Nicholas Komu
Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions
The AI system will be able to predict targets' movements, helping to enhance missile accuracy. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
· Staff Writer
Japan's MS&AD looks to enter Europe's reinsurance broker market
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings is seeking growth drivers outside Japan. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Japan provides $1.4bn in subsidies to Imabari, other shipbuilders
New cranes and hull block facilities are part of Imabari Shipbuilding's capital spending plans. (Imabari Shipbuilding)
· Staff Writer
Caitlin Clark ayuda a Estados Unidos a vencer a China en su debut en el Mundial femenino
Li Yuan de China defiende a la estadounidense Caitlin Clark en el encuentro de primera ronda de la Copa Mundial femenina en Berlín el viernes 4 de septiembre del 2026. (AP Foto/Ebrahim Noroozi)
· Doug Feinberg
Why the EU is giving Arctic shipping the cold shoulder as China and Russia push ahead
Its opposition to the commercialisation of Arctic transit comes amid rising anxiety over Beijing and Moscow’s closer polar collaboration
· Carol Yang
Why the EU is giving Arctic shipping the cold shoulder as China and Russia push ahead
Its opposition to the commercialisation of Arctic transit comes amid rising anxiety over Beijing and Moscow’s closer polar collaboration
· Carol Yang
2 floors of Rumsey Street car park to close for 6 weeks for Interpol meeting use
Hong Kong police plan to take over the seventh and eighth floors of the Rumsey Street car park in Sheung Wan for six weeks from November
· Ng Kang-chung
South Korea considers 'military contributions' in Strait of Hormuz
A senior official from South Korea's presidential office said the government is considering various options in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by Yosuke Onchi)
· Staff Writer
Japan's former defense chief urges PM to challenge US sanctions on ICC president
TOKYO — A former Japanese defense minister on Friday described a U.S. decision to sanction the International Criminal Court and its Japanese president as an outright attack on the rules-based international order.
· Associated Press
Japan's ex-defense chief urges Takaichi to act tougher against US sanctions on ICC
Judge Tomoko Akane walks before delivering the verdict in the Al Hassan case at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday Nov. 20, 2024. (Eva Plevier/Pool Photo via AP, file)
· Mari Yamaguchi
WATCH: EATOF assembly in Cebu seeks stronger regional tourism cooperation
The 19th East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF) General Assembly and the signing of the Joint Declaration were held at the Mactan Expo in Lapu-Lapu City.
· The Manila Times
Caitlin Clark helps US beat China and 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 at World Cup
United States’ Caitlin Clark dribbles during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between China and the United States in Berlin, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
· Doug Feinberg
Play-off win by Hong Kong Bulls no guarantee of Chinese Basketball Association league spot
To win promotion, a team in second tier must finish in top two of NBL, beat a CBA team in a play-off and then be screened by China officials
· Mike Chan
Play-off win by Hong Kong Bulls no guarantee of Chinese Basketball Association league spot
To win promotion, a team in second tier must finish in top two of NBL, beat a CBA team in a play-off and then be screened by China officials
· Mike Chan
Chinese team extracts uranium from seawater at 8 times the US target rate
Researchers developed a material that they say opens up a ‘novel approach’ to recover the nuclear fuel from the world’s oceans
· Ling Xin
Chinese team extracts uranium from seawater at 8 times the US target rate
Researchers developed a material that they say opens up a ‘novel approach’ to recover the nuclear fuel from the world’s oceans
· Ling Xin
QC court issues warrant vs Sara Duterte for grave threats | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Cambodia's army to resume joint military exercises with the United States
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia ’s army announced Friday that it will resume joint military exercises with the United States early next year after they had been suspended for almost a decade.
· Sopheng Cheang
Thailand suspends building of 49 data centres as resource strain concerns grow
The move comes as governments the world over are tightening oversight of data centres even as tech investments in such facilities surge
· Bloomberg
Thailand suspends building of 49 data centres as resource strain concerns grow
The move comes as governments the world over are tightening oversight of data centres even as tech investments in such facilities surge
· Bloomberg
WATCH: Yeng Constantino to Ryan Bang: ‘He deserves to be loved’
During an interview following her launch as one of the newest coaches of “The Voice Kids Philippines,” Yeng Constantino opens up about Ryan Bang’s emotional moment on “It’s Showtime” and shares why she believes he deserves love and care. Constantino also talks about their “what if” story, her viral serenade of Bang …
· The Manila Times
Robot guide dog debuts in China amid severe lack of furry counterparts
With wheels and four legs, aid for visually impaired people represents push to expand AI and robotics into more applications
· Ben Jiang
Robot guide dog debuts in China amid severe lack of furry counterparts
With wheels and four legs, aid for visually impaired people represents push to expand AI and robotics into more applications
· Ben Jiang
China is boycotting a major Asian art festival over the naming of a Taiwanese exhibition
SEOUL, South Korea — A group of Chinese artists is boycotting a major art exhibition in South Korea over the organizers' plans to use the name “Taiwan Pavilion" for an exhibition of works by Taiwanese artists.
· Associated Press
Japan's unwanted old boats make waves in Thailand
Used boats from Japan can be seen at an auction site an hour south of Bangkok. (Photo by Shota Manda)
· Staff Writer
Philippines VP Sara Duterte arrested for alleged ‘no joke’ assassination threats against president
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· Associated Press
Why are fuel and petrochemical prices outpacing crude – and how long will it last?
Global refined-product exports were down 25 per cent year on year in August, with losses concentrated in Russia and the Persian Gulf, analysts say
· Emma Ma
Gilas Pilipinas thrashed by South Korea in friendly match
Gilas Pilipinas failed to recover from a slow start, bowing to the South Korean national team, 81-55 in the Hana Bank Invitational in Suwon City on Friday night.
· Richard Dy
Rapper Bryn signs with Ne-Yo’s PMG Korea
PMG Korea expands roster after signing Tiffany Young, Brody and Bang Yong-guk
· Kim Jae-heun
Habagat to bring heavy rains over Luzon through Monday — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat is expected to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon through Monday, with Zambales and Bataan forecast to receive as much as 200 millimeters of rain through Saturday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Admini…
· Dan Madrazo
As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Egypt, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, marked his first trip to the Middle East in four years and the first to Egypt in a decade.
· Yasmeen Eltahan
‘Breakthrough’: Chinese shipyard set to take lucrative orders from Nordic cruise operator
Chinese shipyard Waigaoqiao signs MOU with Nordic cruise operator, marking another advance for the rising shipbuilding powerhouse, analysts say
· Frank Chen
‘Breakthrough’: Chinese shipyard set to take lucrative orders from Nordic cruise operator
Chinese shipyard Waigaoqiao signs MOU with Nordic cruise operator, marking another advance for the rising shipbuilding powerhouse, analysts say
· Frank Chen
Leviste calls NBI ‘National Bureau of Imbento’ over trafficking raps
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste on Friday hit the National Bureau of Investigation after it announced plans to file qualified human trafficking charges against him and six others over an alleged “honey trap” plot against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
· James Daniel Danio
South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is mulling “contributions” to the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the presidential office said.
· Al Jazeera Staff
AI economics: rise of machines’ token use could work to advantage of Chinese models
Agentic AIs now use five times as many tokens as humans, giving lower-priced models from Chinese firms a competitive edge, analysts say
· Minxiao Chang
In Burkina Faso, Sky Dragon 30 missiles point to China’s military export inroads
Chinese weapons are gaining favour as the West African country cuts ties with Western suppliers, analyst says
· Albee Zhang
In Burkina Faso, Sky Dragon 30 missiles point to China’s military export inroads
Chinese weapons are gaining favour as the West African country cuts ties with Western suppliers, analyst says
· Albee Zhang