Hong Kong a ‘trusted partner’ to drive Central Asia growth, city leader says
Central Asia offers immense potential for global businesses, John Lee reveals as SCMP’s China Conference debuts in Astana
· Jeffie Lam
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China has 1.4 billion mouths to feed. How vulnerable is it to a global food crisis?
El Nino fears and disruptions to Ukraine’s grain exports are driving up global crop prices, but China’s robust supplies temper the impact
· Sherry Wang
China has 1.4 billion mouths to feed. How vulnerable is it to a global food crisis?
El Nino fears and disruptions to Ukraine’s grain exports are driving up global crop prices, but China’s robust supplies temper the impact
· Sherry Wang
More Chinese pet owners choose TCM for chronic pet illnesses using herbs, bee stings, acupuncture
Growing popularity of TCM – noted for being milder and having fewer side effects – is largely driven by ageing pet population
· Fran Lu
More Chinese pet owners choose TCM for chronic pet illnesses using herbs, bee stings, acupuncture
Growing popularity of TCM – noted for being milder and having fewer side effects – is largely driven by ageing pet population
· Fran Lu
[Key Points] Opposition vows to block military academy merger
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
S. Korea, US, Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Nepal mourns 1,300 flood victims
Rescuers continued to search for the missing at Gyirong Port near the Nepal-China border more than a week after it was engulfed by a mudslide following a glacier collapse.
Lee stresses ‘pragmatic, open cooperation’ in response to Macron’s autonomy call
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Conservative opposition vows to block military academy integration plan
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Survivor discovered in collapsed home amid flood devastation in Nepal
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· gdecastro0289
Woman found dead in submerged car in Japan amid record rainfall
Authorities warn of landslides after more than 480mm of rain fell on Niijima Island, the largest amount since local records began
· Kyodo
Woman found dead in submerged car in Japan amid record rainfall
Authorities warn of landslides after more than 480mm of rain fell on Niijima Island, the largest amount since local records began
· Kyodo
Rescuers search for people trapped in a New Delhi building collapse that killed 6
Rescue workers continue to search for people trapped under the debris of a collapsed building in New Delhi, India, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
· Rishi Lekhi
Breakneck finish looms as ICTSI Summit Point unfolds
MANILA, Philippines – Justin Quiban is back, Angelo Que is hungry for another title, and a host of power hitters and young guns are primed to make their move.
· The Manila Times
China pivot: Hyundai looks to exports, Toyota goes all in on EVs
Asian auto rivals pursue contrasting strategies to harness China’s speed, scale and EV supply chain
· Byun Hye-jin
‘Spare my kids’: Sara Duterte accuses gov’t of ‘child abuse’ due to surveillance operations
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· Mia Gonzalez
LPGT field faces softened Summit Point in wide-open showdown
MANILA, Philippines – All three winners in the first four legs of the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour brace for what promises to be a furious and spirited battle for another crown as the ICTSI Summit Point Championship blasts off Tuesday (Sept. 8) at the Summit Point Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas.
· The Manila Times
Korea discount fight now in companies’ hands: Morgan Stanley
HIT Forum panelist Joon Seok says stronger ROE and capital management are key to lasting rerating
· Choi Ji-won
Cone takes blame in Gilas twin blowout losses to South Koreans
MANILA, Philippines — 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.
· Richard Dy
Japan's fall colors to arrive late in some regions as warmth lingers
Jindaiji, in the city of Chofu in Tokyo, is one of the famous tourist destinations known for autumn leaves. (Photo by Makoto Okada)
· YUKA KONISHI
Clarkson cheers up Eala after US Open exit: 'Queen Eala forever!'
MANILA, Philippines — New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson cheered up fellow Filipino sports star Alex Eala after her third-round exit at the US Open on Sunday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Watch: Lava fountain and ash cloud as Indonesia volcano erupts
· Bbcnews
Corea del Norte suma un 2º destructor naval mientras EEUU, Corea del Sur y Japón hacen maniobras
En esta imagen proporcionada por el gobierno norcoreano, su líder Kim Jong Un y su hija asisten a una ceremonia de entada en servicio del destructor Kang Kon en un puerto en Wonsan, Corea del Norte, el domingo 6 de septiembre de 2026. Periodistas independientes no tuvieron acceso a la cobertura del evento mostrado e…
· Hyung Jin Kim
1st meeting of global cosmetics regulation platform launches in Seoul
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's drug ministry said Monday it has held the first meeting of a newly created platform connecting the heads of global regulatory agencies for cosmetics.
· Kang Jae-eun
‘Tatsulok’ director denies involvement in alleged fake MTRCB permit
MANILA, Philippines — “Tatsulok” director Jhonny Bobier has denied any involvement in the alleged falsification of a Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Permit to Exhibit (PTE) linked to his political film, saying he did not create, secure or knowingly submit the document.
· Iza Iglesias
CJ CheilJedang sets Singapore hub for APAC seasoning business
CJ CheilJedang has opened a Global Technical Center in Singapore to expand its food seasoning ingredients business in the Asia-Pacific region.
· Jung Young-seon
Today in Korean history
1966 -- Senior economic officials of South Korea and Japan hold a meeting in Seoul, the first high-level talks since the two countries restored diplomatic relations under the normalization treaty signed in June 1965.
· Lee Minji
K-Royal Culture Festival returns this fall with expanded international access
The Korea Heritage Service's flagship heritage event returns this fall with five days of performances, exhibitions, tours and hands-on programs, along with expanded opportunities for international visitors.
· Hwang Dong-hee
Martin Romualdez charged with plunder
FORMER SPEAKER. Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez tenders his resignation as speaker during the plenary session of the House of Representatives on September 17, 2025.
· Jairo Bolledo
Jakarta flights affected by volcanic eruption, but Bali trips continue
Topic:Volcanic Eruptions
· Dannielle Maguire
Badminton star An Se-young claims hat-trick of China Masters titles ahead of Asian Games
South Korean did not drop a game in the tournament, while India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win men’s doubles
· Agence France-Presse
Badminton star An Se-young claims hat-trick of China Masters titles ahead of Asian Games
South Korean did not drop a game in the tournament, while India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win men’s doubles
· Agence France-Presse
A not so ‘Dissident Chorus’? Busan Biennale 2026 makes some political noise
This year, South Korea’s oldest biennale explores politics through sound, performance and art, but does it truly challenge the status quo?
· Enid Tsui
A not so ‘Dissident Chorus’? Busan Biennale 2026 makes some political noise
This year, South Korea’s oldest biennale explores politics through sound, performance and art, but does it truly challenge the status quo?
· Enid Tsui
43 confirmed dead, 519 missing as foreign media allowed in Gyirong Port for first time since disaster | South China Morning Post
993 pieces of personal belongings have been recovered by Chinese authorities following the Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse, which unleashed a flow of ice, water, rocks and mud that travelled 22km (14 miles) in 7 minutes.
Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under proposed law
The government’s digital duty of care bill forces big tech to offer chronological feeds but the opposition raises doubts over enforcement
· Agence France-Presse
Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under proposed law
The government’s digital duty of care bill forces big tech to offer chronological feeds but the opposition raises doubts over enforcement
· Agence France-Presse
Why was Sara Duterte allowed to post bail on a Saturday? No mugshot taken?
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· Jairo Bolledo
Metrolink Pacific Surfliner railroad in San Clemente closes as intense weather crashes coast
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· Justin Choi
Korea’s entertainment platforms hit by major data breaches
The breaches compromise nearly 40 million Tving accounts and more than 420,000 Weverse records
· Lee Yoon-seo
Election lawyer urges Gatchalian to block BSKE postponement
MANILA, Philippines — An election lawyer on Monday wrote to Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, urging him to heed calls to block the postponement of the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
· Mary Joy Salcedo
Prabowo-Putin payoff: can bond between Indonesian, Russian leaders translate to gains?
Good relations with Russia show ‘our president can work with all sides across the geopolitical divide,’ an analyst says
· Johannes Nugroho
Prabowo-Putin payoff: can bond between Indonesian, Russian leaders translate to gains?
Good relations with Russia show ‘our president can work with all sides across the geopolitical divide,’ an analyst says
· Johannes Nugroho
How China’s green tech is undercutting Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ oil strategy in Africa
Record photovoltaic additions and major infrastructure deals allow developing nations to bypass fossil fuel price shocks
· Dulue Mbachu
How China’s green tech is undercutting Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ oil strategy in Africa
Record photovoltaic additions and major infrastructure deals allow developing nations to bypass fossil fuel price shocks
· Dulue Mbachu
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices gain
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Yuri Kageyama
China's state bank and insurer shares slide after $54bn injection plan
Eight Chinese financial institutions are set to receive capital injections totaling 360 billion yuan ($53.6 billion). © Reuters
· WATARU SUZUKI
Manila declares leptospirosis epidemic as cases surge
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city government has declared a leptospirosis epidemic after the number of new cases surpassed the epidemiologic threshold, the Manila Public Information Office said on Monday.
· Dan Madrazo