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Newest first · UTC+11:00China rolls out massive US$54b package for insurers, banks in financial powerhouse push
The rare capital boost of such magnitude seeks to shore up insurers and banks as solvency pressures mount and regulatory demands loom
· Julie Zhang
China rolls out massive US$54b package for insurers, banks in financial powerhouse push
The rare capital boost of such magnitude seeks to shore up insurers and banks as solvency pressures mount and regulatory demands loom
· Julie Zhang
What China’s Lop Nur desert base expansion means for PLA stealth jets in race with US
Remote site is ideal for quiet testing of sensitive, next-generation aircraft, analysts say, as some forecast faster high-end PLA deployment
· Gabriel Dominguez
What China’s Lop Nur desert base expansion means for PLA stealth jets in race with US
Remote site is ideal for quiet testing of sensitive, next-generation aircraft, analysts say, as some forecast faster high-end PLA deployment
· Gabriel Dominguez
PLDT outlasts Creamline, sends Nxled to PVL finals
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT High Speed Hitters ended Creamline Cool Smashers’ hopes of reaching the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational finals, while Nxled secured a championship berth following a thrilling five-set showdown on Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Edificio se desploma en Nueva Delhi; hay 1 muerto y varias personas atrapadas
Equipos de rescate buscan a sobrevivientes atrapados bajo los escombros de un edificio que se derrumbó, el domingo 6 de septiembre de 2026, en Nueva Delhi, India. (AP Foto/Vipin)
· Piyush Nagpal
'Like a jewel': Japan's luxury ice revered by bars worldwide
KANAZAWA, Japan — In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly shape and slice blocks of ice destined to chill negronis in some of the world's trendiest bars.
· Agence France-Presse
New Delhi building collapse kills 1, traps others
At least two people were hospitalised in critical condition, and the cause of the collapse was not immediately known
· Associated Press
New Delhi building collapse kills 1, traps others
At least two people were hospitalised in critical condition, and the cause of the collapse was not immediately known
· Associated Press
Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps several others
Rescue workers look for the trapped survivors under the debris of a building that collapsed in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/ Vipin)
· Piyush Nagpal
Lee Cheuk-yiu hails ‘best day’ in Hong Kong’s badminton history despite China Masters loss
World No 25 Lee goes down in Shenzhen to compatriot Jason Gunawan, who wins first Super 750 event after also beating world No 1 along the way
· Mike Chan
Lee Cheuk-yiu hails ‘best day’ in Hong Kong’s badminton history despite China Masters loss
World No 25 Lee goes down in Shenzhen to compatriot Jason Gunawan, who wins first Super 750 event after also beating world No 1 along the way
· Mike Chan
Luzon, Visayas to have more scattered rains and thunderstorms — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said most of Luzon and Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms on Monday because of the southwest monsoon.
· Reina C. Tolentino
PH vows closer ties with Pacific nations
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reaffirmed its affinity with fellow Pacific nations and highlighted closer collaboration with them, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said over the weekend.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Why China is being urged to study Ukraine’s wartime PR blitz in the AI age
Study explores how Kyiv used a series of drone strikes on airbases deep inside Russia as part of its ‘information offensive’
· Jane Cai
Why China is being urged to study Ukraine’s wartime PR blitz in the AI age
Study explores how Kyiv used a series of drone strikes on airbases deep inside Russia as part of its ‘information offensive’
· Jane Cai
Fast Network’s Japanese Group One date in doubt as Hong Kong horses struggle abroad
Dennis Yip’s sprinter finishes down the field at Hanshin on Sunday as Gorgeous Win’s fifth in South Korea is the only international highlight
· Owen Goulding
Fast Network’s Japanese Group One date in doubt as HK horses struggle abroad
Dennis Yip’s sprinter finishes down the field at Hanshin on Sunday as Gorgeous Win’s fifth in South Korea is the only international highlight
· Owen Goulding
Australia beats Turkey at Women’s Basketball World Cup, U.S. plays Italy later
United States’ Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between China and the United States in Berlin, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
· Ciaran Fahey
Romualdez camp seeks to respond to new flood control allegations
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former Speaker Martin Romualdez appealed to the Office of the Ombudsman to give the lawmaker the opportunity to respond to any new allegations against him in the flood control investigation.
· Kristina Maralit
Taiwan ramps up tourism push to attract more Filipino travelers
MANILA, Philippines — Taiwan stepped up its tourism campaign in the Philippines as it sought to attract more Filipino travelers, with 1,133 visitors attending a recent two-day tourism event in Makati City.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Samal finale to cap inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands Series
MANILA, Philippines — The inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series heads into its finale on Sept. 20, with a deep field of veteran campaigners and emerging stars set to battle for racing supremacy in Samal Island, Davao del Norte – one of the country’s fast-rising triathlon destinations.
· The Manila Times
Gilas Pilipinas suffers back-to-back blowouts to Korea ahead of Asian Games
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Threading life needles: the garment factory built inside a haemodialysis centre | South China Morning Post
Most workers here are uraemia patients who stitch for a living on the 4th storey and are kept alive with dialysis provided on floors below.
Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission
Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi has warned that Tehran would consider South Korea an enemy and could strike its economic and military interests across the Persian Gulf if Seoul joins the US-led war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Eala faces points penalty, fines if she skips Beijing Open for Asian Games without WTA exemption
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala faces points penalty and fines if she skips the Beijing Open to play for the Philippines at the Asian Games in Nagoya without a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) exemption.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Gilas closes invitational with blowout loss anew to South Korea
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas ended its two-game Hana Bank Invitational with another blowout loss, following its 69-42 spanking at the hands of the Korean national five on Sunday in Suwon City, South Korea.
· Richard Dy
EST Cola sweeps Ho Chi Minh City, punches PVL Invitational finals ticket
MANILA, Philippines — EST Cola of Thailand prevailed over Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam in a tightly contested straight-set victory, 25-19, 26-24, 26-24, to secure a slot in the finals of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission
Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi has warned that Tehran would consider South Korea an enemy and could strike its economic and military interests across the Persian Gulf if Seoul joins the US-led war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Nxled coach chooses not to dwell on ‘what ifs’
MANILA, Philippines — Nxled head coach Ettore Guidetti is taking an "it is what it is" approach as the Chameleons await their fate in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
11-year-old Filipino hooper turns heads in Korea
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Chinese food vendor sparks ‘camera bullying’ debate after vloggers portray her as ‘evil granny’
Some content creators claim ‘there is no privacy in public places', lawyers clarify that people do not forfeit personal rights by being visible
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese food vendor sparks ‘camera bullying’ debate after vloggers portray her as ‘evil granny’
Some content creators claim ‘there is no privacy in public places', lawyers clarify that people do not forfeit personal rights by being visible
· Zoey Zhang
How China’s youth job crisis is driving graduates to German vocational apprenticeships
Facing bleak employment prospects at home, some young Chinese workers are pursuing technical training abroad, but not all make it through
· Huizhao Huang
How China’s youth job crisis is driving graduates to German vocational apprenticeships
Facing bleak employment prospects at home, some young Chinese workers are pursuing technical training abroad, but not all make it through
· Huizhao Huang
How haze from Indonesian fires impacts Southeast Asia
JAKARTA — Thick smog has blanketed parts of Indonesia as the vast archipelago for weeks battles to contain fires that have burned large swathes of Borneo and Sumatra.
· Agence France-Presse
Philippine Embassy teaches young Indians Baybayin
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in New Delhi recently taught young Indian learners how to write "Baybayin," one of the Philippines' ancient writing systems.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Chameleons repel Foxies, then wait as Invitational heads to wild finish
MANILA, Philippines -- Needing a victory to keep its Finals hopes alive, Nxled delivered exactly that – and then had to wait.
· The Manila Times
Study that argued China’s solar policy hurt birds may have miscounted 2 billion egrets
Critics claim report in top US journal lacked quality control and used data suggesting one park had more than the entire global population
· Victoria Bela
Study saying China’s solar policy hurt birds may have miscounted 2 billion egrets
Critics claim report in top US journal lacked quality control and used data suggesting one park had more than the entire global population
· Victoria Bela
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, canceling flights at Jakarta airport and others
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· Associated Press
Seoul calls for closer cooperation in Nepal disaster response
South Korea has asked Nepal to provide full support for the search for nine Koreans who remain missing after devastating floods, as the two countries discussed rescue operations, humanitarian assistance and longer-term cooperation on disaster recovery.
· Choi He-suk
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' crosses 10 million admissions in Korea
The film reached the milestone 33 days after opening, returning Nolan to the 10-million club he first entered with 'Interstellar' in 2014.
· Park Ga-young
World’s most powerful lightning-chasing satellite joins China-Nepal flood relief efforts
The Fengyun-4C’s storm-tracking abilities could provide vital early warnings about extreme weather events during the rescue operation
· Zhang Tong
World’s most powerful lightning-chasing satellite joins China-Nepal flood relief efforts
The Fengyun-4C’s storm-tracking abilities could provide vital early warnings about extreme weather events during the rescue operation
· Zhang Tong
Tamaki wins 3rd term as head of Japan opposition DPP
Democratic Party for the People (DPP) leader Yuichiro Tamaki won a third term in the Japanese opposition party’s leadership election Sunday.
· No Author
Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curse
Research co-authored by Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu finds labour shortages can spur, rather than slow down, productivity and growth
· Alex Lo
Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curse
Research co-authored by Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu finds labour shortages can spur, rather than slow down, productivity and growth
· Alex Lo
How haze from Indonesian fires impacts Southeast Asia
Jakarta – Thick smog has blanketed parts of Indonesia as the vast archipelago has spent weeks battling to contain fires that have burned large swathes of Borneo and Sumatra.
· Marchio Gorbiano