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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How 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.
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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
He wasn’t cut out for space travel. He explored Antarctica instead.
Katsutada Kaminuma probably knows more about Antarctica than anybody else in Japan.
· Tomoko Otake
Ho Chi Minh City delays low-emission zone rollout by 6 months
A street in Ho Chi Minh City, pictured in October 2024. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· LIEN HOANG
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports
The suspension of operations at the airports affected 209 flights and more than 22,000 passengers
· Agence France-Presse
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports
The suspension of operations at the airports affected 209 flights and more than 22,000 passengers
· Agence France-Presse
Civic groups call for UNESCO listing of comfort women documents
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- A coalition of civic groups on Sunday urged UNESCO to swiftly move forward with a long-stalled bid to list documents related to Japan's wartime sexual slavery of women on its Memory of the World Register.
· Yi Wonju
Stratbase urges PH to reject China paper’s claim Batanes part of Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines — Think tank Stratbase Institute urged the Philippine government to respond to a new claim that Batanes was “legally part” of Taiwan, warning against narratives that undermine the country’s territorial integrity.
· Dianne Sampang
Manuel Tagle, father of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, dies
MANILA, Philippines — Manuel “Tatay Maning” Tagle Sr., father of Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle, died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, the Archdiocese of Manila said.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
DMW assists Filipino seafarers who survived Hormuz attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Sunday that it was assisting the 14 Filipino seamen who survived an attack while their vessel, MT SIDR, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Some areas in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite to have water interruptions this week
MANILA, Philippines — Some places in Metro Manila, Rizal and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.
· Ed Paolo Salting
The joys and challenges of running an Antarctic kitchen
Scientists aren’t the only people who participate in Japan’s Antarctica expedition program, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Helping to support the research conducted at Syowa Station are teams of engineers, mechanics and doctors.
· Tomoko Otake
'The Odyssey' tops 10 mln admissions in S. Korea
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" surpassed 10 million admissions in South Korea on Sunday, becoming the second film to reach such a milestone this year, its local distributor said.
· Kang Jae-eun
The meltdown of Sara Duterte: From ‘no joke, no joke’ to ‘I do not feel safe’
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· Jairo Bolledo
BRICS Summit, Okinawa election, Philippines AI plan
A man walks in front of a hoarding featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Sept 3. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Mudslide death toll in China rises to 3 after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers conduct a rescue operation at the site of a mudslide following days of heavy rain from tropical cyclone Saudel in Suichuan County of Ji’an City, east China’s Jiangxi Province on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (China Anneng Group Second Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd./Xin…
Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of waiting
In this photo provided by the Nepal Army, a Chinese national is seen after being rescued by soldiers during an ongoing operation at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Nepal Army via AP)
· Kanis Leung
Families of Korea, US soldiers and officials enjoy culture event at Camp Humphreys
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education held a cultural exchange event on Saturday for young children from Korean and American families affiliated with Camp Humphreys, the largest US military installation overseas, in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.
· Lee Seung-ku
Eala after US Open exit: "I gave everything I had"
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala may have bowed out of the US Open but the Filipino sensation gave everything she had in her third-round 5-7, 6-3, 5-7 loss to American Iva Jovic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium Sunday morning in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Lava spews from Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano
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Chinese military university urged to revise AI course to ‘educate for war’
Proposal sees mapping out defence scenarios as better preparation for future officers involved in intelligent warfare
· Meredith Chen
Chinese military university urged to revise AI course to ‘educate for war’
Proposal sees mapping out defence scenarios as better preparation for future officers involved in intelligent warfare
· Meredith Chen
Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia.
· Associated Press
Rival parties to clash during National Assembly questioning of Lee government
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
Eala turns emotional over tremendous Filipino support in US Open
MANILA, Philippines -- Alexandra "Alex" Eala turned emotional over the tremendous Filipino support she drew at the US Open in New York.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
US denies it tried to influence Malaysia’s political leadership in 2014
The response came after PAS leader Hadi said a US envoy once asked the party whom it would propose as prime minister if it took power
· Bloomberg
US denies it tried to influence Malaysia’s political leadership in 2014
The response came after PAS leader Hadi said a US envoy once asked the party whom it would propose as prime minister if it took power
· Bloomberg
Remulla urges schools, parents to teach children how to use 911
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged schools and parents to teach children how to use the Unified 911 emergency hotline, saying students should know where to seek immediate help during emergencies.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Bangsamoro gun violence up despite election gun ban
MANILA, Philippines — Gun-related violence in the Bangsamoro region has increased despite the implementation of a gun ban ahead of the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary election, a report said, raising concerns on the security of voters and the credibility of the polls.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan's government reinforces male-only succession rules
TOKYO — Prince Hisahito turned 20 on Sunday as he faces growing attention as a future monarch in Japan following the government's unpopular revision to the Imperial House Law that reinforces male-only succession rules.
· Associated Press
Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport
Anak Krakatau's latest eruption has cancelled flights and forced some schools to halt activities
· Bbcnews
When the lost Mindoro bleeding-heart was finally photographed
SIGHTED. The Mindoro bleeding-heart recorded in one of nine camera traps deployed in the forests of Mindoro.
· Iya Gozum
Taiwan's mortgage curbs squeeze middle class, spare cash-rich buyers
More buyers are reportedly paying with cash for high-priced properties in Taipei. (Photo by Tsukasa Hadano)
· TSUKASA HADANO
S. Korean man gets 20-year prison sentence in Japan for killing ex-girlfriend
Ruling comes under new no-labor prison system introduced in June 2025
· Choi Jae-hee
Young Malaysians brew goal for traditional tuak drink to become national success
Given the drink’s origins in Sarawak, industry players have to balance between adhering to traditional processes and commercial limitations
· Vincent Tan
Young Malaysians brew goal for traditional tuak drink to become national success
Given the drink’s origins in Sarawak, industry players have to balance between adhering to traditional processes and commercial limitations
· Vincent Tan