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Newest first · UTC+11:00Economist Lan Xiaohuan on the balancing act needed to boost China’s consumption
The bestselling author also discusses how recent geopolitical events are shaping China and makes the case for a social safety net
· Xinyi Wu
Economist Lan Xiaohuan on the balancing act needed to boost China’s consumption
The bestselling author also discusses how recent geopolitical events are shaping China and makes the case for a social safety net
· Xinyi Wu
Toyota aims to boost profit outside auto sales 40% by fiscal 2030
Toyota remodeled its RAV4 as a software-defined vehicle in 2025. The automaker hopes to generate more profits from software services and operations other than selling new cars. (Photo by Azusa Kawakami)
· Staff Writer
South Korea's ETF boom loses steam as investors tire of volatility
Since late May, the single-stock leveraged ETF following SK Hynix has dropped to one third of its initial value, while another one tracking Samsung Electronics has lost half of its value. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yuki Nakao and Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Morning Mail: US military interests in Australia; Labor accused of inaction on Zomi Frankcom; and Indonesia’s ash cloud
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· Paul Gallagher
Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps dozens of others
NEW DELHI — A building collapsed in New Delhi on Sunday, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others, officials said.
· Associated Press
Think tank slams Chinese tabloid over Batanes claim
MANILA, Philippines — The “repeated resurrection” of China’s false claims over Batanes is a “clear attempt to manufacture ambiguity” about the Philippines’ sovereignty over its northernmost province, think tank Stratbase Institute said on Sunday.
· Dexter Cabalza
Ilagan Isabela tackles Valenzuela; Rizal, Quezon City picked over foes
MANILA, Philippines — The Ilagan Isabela Cowboys try to boost their bid for a top-four finish when they tangle with the Valenzuela City Darkhorse at 7 p.m. on Monday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.
· The Manila Times
Comelec reshuffles poll supervisors in BARMM
MARAWI CITY, BARMM. Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reassigned at least two provincial election supervisors with just over a week to go before the historic parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Sept. 14.
· Richel V. Umel
The path to 2075: global growth to slow, while Asia continues to rise
Indonesia is expected to displace Brazil and Russia in economic size. A drone view shows residential areas and high-rise buildings in Jakarta on May 5. © Reuters
· Kevin Daly
South Korea to combine 5 utilities to prepare for AI, chip power demand
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a news conference in June. His economic growth strategy calls for investment in semiconductors, physical AI and large AI data centers. (Yonhap via Kyodo)
· Staff Writer
'Owe my life to you': Driver stops to pull rival out of flaming Ferrari
Loek Hartog extinguishes the flaming car of Ollie Millroy during a race in the China GT Championship. (Instagram: @olliemillroy)
· Michael Doyle
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Asean Business Awards accepting nominations
CEBU CITY — Filipino startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have until Sept. 30 to compete for regional recognition in the Asean Business Awards (ABA) 2026, which is accepting nominations and applications across Southeast Asia.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Celebrate Mid-Autumn traditions with Conrad Manila’s Moonlit Grace Gift Set
CONRAD Manila presents Moonlit Grace, an exquisite collection of handcrafted mooncakes available exclusively at the Michelin-selected China Blue by Jereme Leung.
· The Manila Times
Delistings from Tokyo bourse to hit record for 3rd straight year
Delistings from the Tokyo Stock Exchange will mark a record high for the third straight year in 2026. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Jakarta cancels flights after volcano erupts
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancelation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia.
· Associated Press
Japan’s Prince Hisahito turns 20
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
Philippines further extends Pag-asa Island runway
THE Philippines further expanded the runway of Rancudo Airfield on Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea, with recent commercial satellite imagery showing construction activity on a newly dredged section of the airfield.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
China mudslide kills 2, leaves 10 missing
BEIJING — A mudslide killed two people and left 10 missing in eastern China, damaging a dozen houses following days of torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel, state media said Sunday.
· Associated Press
Makati Shangri-La, Manila celebrates Mid-Autumn with handcrafted mooncakes, exclusive Auro collab
HONOR one of Asia’s most cherished traditions with Makati Shangri-La, Manila’s Mid-Autumn Festival collection. Featuring mooncakes presented in elegant gift boxes and premium hampers, this year’s offering celebrates reunion, gratitude and the timeless joy of sharing meaningful gifts with family, friends and loved ones.
· The Manila Times
High HIV incidence is unacceptable!
“IT offends and angers me that I continue to lose friends today.” This is a quote from Tony Benfield, an HIV activist, in a 2016 Los Angeles Times article about HIV/AIDS and the epidemic in the Philippines. Benfield lost many friends in the 1980s when HIV/AIDS was novel, and the world was ignorant about how it was t…
· Marit Stinus-Cabugon
East Asia urged to boost cooperation for tourism
LAPU-LAPU CITY — East Asia’s tourism destinations should work together to expand the regional market rather than compete for a “big slice of the same cake,” tourism leaders were told.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
ASEAN-BAC BRIEFS FIRST LADY ON CHAIRSHIP MILESTONES AHEAD OF KEY EVENTS
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· The Manila Times
US aircraft carrier leaves Thailand
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· Agence France-Presse
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
India flags Abhayrab rabies vaccine batch as substandard
HYDERABAD — India’s drug regulator has flagged a batch of widely used rabies vaccine Abhayrab as substandard and potentially spurious after it failed a potency test, a government document seen by Reuters shows.
· Reuters
Rewriting world history puts China’s image and ‘cultural security’ at risk: party journal
Article warns that claims ancient Greece was a hoax or the Industrial Revolution originated in China have already hurt the country’s image
· Alcott Wei
Rewriting world history puts China’s image and ‘cultural security’ at risk: party journal
Article warns that claims ancient Greece was a hoax or the Industrial Revolution originated in China have already hurt the country’s image
· Alcott Wei
China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth
Beijing wants banks and insurers to bolster investment in stock market as it helps to replenish cash reserves
· Rob Davies
Multi-story building collapses in India's Delhi, police rescue at least six people
Six people have been rescued after a building collapsed in the Indian capital Delhi, news agency ANI reported on Sunday, citing the police.
· REUTERS
China, Nepal race to find thousands still missing 12 days after floods
Rescuers in Nepal are racing to reach thousands of people missing in areas near the China border after catastrophic floods as search operations enter their 12th day.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
Rescuers race to free people trapped after building collapse in Delhi
· Bbcnews
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
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