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Hangzhou may be celebrated by leisure travelers for its trio of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but for Western visitors making the journey today, it is likely household names from the tech sphere that ring most familiar. Chief among them is e-commerce giant Alibaba and its global subsidiary, AliExpress.
MY Aug. 30, 2026 column “Carry on, young blood!” was not only shared on online media platforms but also widely circulated by other online news outfits, generating a considerably large number of reactions and shares. The comments were not about China’s arrogance and disregard of Philippine sovereignty and sovereign r…
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Sinopec’s senior executives announce the company’s earnings on Aug. 24 in Hong Kong. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine representative Asia Rose Simpson has advanced to the Top 12 of Miss World 2026 after placing in the Top 2 of the Asia and Oceania group alongside Vietnam’s representative, Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine representative Asia Rose Simpson has advanced to the Top 20 of Miss World 2026 as the Head-to-Head Challenge champion, continuing her bid to bring home the Philippines’ second Miss World crown.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said it respects the decision made by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court after it issued an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte in the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.
The project will involve partners from at least five other countries as they track the development of space weather
The project will involve partners from at least five other countries as they track the development of space weather
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the implementation of the P351 billion Flood Management Master Plan, stressing the need to administer long-term solutions to solve the massive flooding experienced by the country.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the implementation of the P351 billion Flood Management Master Plan, stressing the need to administer long-term solutions to solve the massive flooding experienced by the country.
Any cross-strait conflict likely to draw in US with devastating impact on Southeast Asia, Kishore Mahbubani tells Penang Peace Dialogue
Any cross-strait conflict likely to draw in US with devastating impact on Southeast Asia, Kishore Mahbubani tells Penang Peace Dialogue
Investcorp, the alternative asset manager that lists Mubadala Investment Company as its biggest shareholder, is bullish on India and plans to boost its investments in the South Asian nation amid new opportunities, according to a top executive from the company.
Lyu Mingpu, 92, and Ding Ming, 10 years younger, prove athletic ambition can last a lifetime as they win three gold medals in South Korea
Lyu Mingpu, 92, and Ding Ming, 10 years younger, prove athletic ambition can last a lifetime as they win three gold medals in South Korea
The device detects vanishingly weak magnetic signals, such as those produced by the human brain, and can operate at room temperature
The device detects vanishingly weak magnetic signals, such as those produced by the human brain, and can operate at room temperature
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac visited the family of the second Filipino seafarer who died in the attack on the M/T Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz.
The man, named only as Luhaitao, was pulled out of a tunnel, while Chandrika Shrestha, 64, was rescued from her buried home
The man, named only as Luhaitao, was pulled out of a tunnel, while Chandrika Shrestha, 64, was rescued from her buried home
The resumption of talks between the two armed forces comes as Ottawa reaches out to Beijing following a series of spats with Donald Trump
The resumption of talks between the two armed forces comes as Ottawa reaches out to Beijing following a series of spats with Donald Trump
Students who fell ill receive medical treatment at a hospital in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia. (AP Photo: Jusuf Aydin)
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered its regional offices (ROs) to coordinate with expressway operators for the timely dissemination of traffic status updates within their respective jurisdictions.
Minister K Shanmugam has asked police to look at an ‘online mob’ after various comments, including missing Singaporeans being ‘not our own’
Minister K Shanmugam has asked police to look at an ‘online mob’ after various comments, including missing Singaporeans being ‘not our own’
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina drag artist M1ss Jade So is one step away from making history after advancing to the Top 4 grand finale of the inaugural Drag Race Down Under vs the World.
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Estudiantes que enfermaron presuntamente por una intoxicación alimentaria tras ingerir las comidas gratuitas de su escuela, reciben atención médica en un hospital en Sidoarjo, Java Oriental, Indonesia, el 2 de septiembre de 2026. (AP Foto/Jusuf Aydin)
SCMP and Nanfang Media Group have signed an MOU to deepen media cooperation, as the southern tech hub prepares to welcome regional leaders
SCMP and Nanfang Media Group have signed an MOU to deepen media cooperation, as the southern tech hub prepares to welcome regional leaders
Study models how geopolitical tension could extend into orbit with rival spacecraft dogfighting, evading each other or blocking strategic routes
Study models how geopolitical tension could extend into orbit with rival spacecraft dogfighting, evading each other or blocking strategic routes
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or "habagat" is expected to bring 50 to 100 millimeters of rain over several areas in Luzon through Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday.
Students who fell ill allegedly due to food poisoning after consuming free meals at their school receive medical treatment at a hospital in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jusuf Aydin)
Russia is now using more jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder for Ukraine to intercept than propeller-powered models
Russia is now using more jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder for Ukraine to intercept than propeller-powered models
Five years ago, China imposed a sweeping ban on for-profit academic tutoring. But the sector has quietly made a comeback amid intense parental demand
Five years ago, China imposed a sweeping ban on for-profit academic tutoring. But the sector has quietly made a comeback amid intense parental demand
After years of negotiations, a British museum has agreed to return a colonial-era collection of human remains to the Indigenous Naga people of the Indian subcontinent, Naga representatives said on Saturday.
The UAE crushed Indonesia to keep alive their hopes of a semi-final place at the Women’s Asia Cup – then reminded one of their injured colleagues she remains firmly in their thoughts.
ON Aug. 19, 2026, the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan and the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines held the 4th Joint Committee Meeting on Healthcare in Manila. The meeting highlighted the continuous partnership on health care and the two countries’ deepening cooperation, focusing on three areas the Philippine…
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match
AIRASIA MOVE (MOVE), Asia’s best travel booking app, has been accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the Philippines, strengthening its airline partnerships and giving Filipino and international travelers more choice when flying to and from the Philippines, while supporting greater conne…
Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses
Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses
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The legal battle threatens Duterte-Carpio’s 2028 presidential bid as a Senate impeachment trial reaches the 10th week