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Newest first · UTC+11:00South Korea's semiconductor exports just tripled year-over-year. Is it too much of a good thing?
South Korea's semiconductor exports have been an absolute boon for Asia's fourth-largest economy, sending overall numbers to a record. But the frenetic pace itself is causing concern about what's next.
· Lim Hui Jie
Rare train of Pacific cyclones fueled by historic El Nino
WASHINGTON – Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm on Wednesday were churning through the Pacific Ocean where waters were being warmed by a historically strong El Nino climate episode.
· Issam Ahmed
Defense minister nominee vows to seek OPCON transfer in way that strengthens S. Korea-U.S. alliance
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Thursday he will pursue the transition of wartime operational command (OPCON) from Washington in a way that will strengthen the South Korea-U.S. alliance.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Chinese entrepreneur launches itch-scratching services, earning US$15,000 a month
Zhang aims to expand to 100 outlets nationwide; aspires to elevate novelty service into a recognised profession throughout the country
· Alice Yan
Chinese entrepreneur launches itch-scratching services, earning US$15,000 a month
Zhang aims to expand to 100 outlets nationwide; aspires to elevate novelty service into a recognised profession throughout the country
· Alice Yan
China launches largest-ever academic misconduct crackdown after Student Geng scandal
NSFC names more than 40 researchers at 31 institutions in its biggest disclosure to date, following blogger’s allegations in April
· Shi Huang
Beijing investigates researchers after Student Geng allegations
NSFC names more than 40 researchers at 31 institutions in its biggest disclosure to date, following blogger’s allegations in April
· Shi Huang
From protection to value creation: Korea resets IP strategy
Intellectual Property Minister Kim Yong-sun outlines monetization drive, technology police expansion and global K-brand safeguards
· Lee Kwon-hyung
Why Nepal floods should worry India
The death toll in Nepal from devastating floods on the border with Tibet has crossed 1,000
· Bbcnews
Japan Airlines CEO says aviation alliances taking on broader role
Japan Airlines is deepening its ties with Asian airlines including Garuda Indonesia. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· MAYUKO KURIHARA
2 SUVs seized for using fake AFP, LTO plates, blinkers and sirens
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) caught two sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for allegedly using counterfeit plates bearing the markings of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and LTO..
· Arlie O. Calalo
Hurricane Lowell intensifies into monster Category 5 storm as multiple systems develop in Pacific
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· FOX Weather
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel vows long-term support for Japan trading houses
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has promised long-term support for five Japanese trading houses, after the conglomerate increased its stake in each of them to more than 10% in recent years.
· No Author
N. Korea's Kim stresses role of education at teachers' conference
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has opened the 15th National Conference of Teachers in Pyongyang, with leader Kim Jong-un stressing the importance of education and touting teachers' role in advancing it, state media reported Thursday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Why Pacific Island states should seek collective security
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· Anne Marie Brady
Why Hilton calls this Asian country the fastest-growing tourism market
Hilton is betting India will become one of the world's largest hotel markets as it ramps up business throughout Asia-Pacific.
· Warren Masilamony
Inside India newsletter: India’s economic growth is smashing forecasts, but its biggest stocks aren't feeling the love
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.
· Priyanka Salve
S. Korea's foreign reserves post record monthly gain in Aug.
South Korea's foreign reserves rose by the largest amount in August due to an increase in dollar-denominated assets, the central bank said Thursday.
· Yonhap
Indian Premier League club bosses, Hong Kong cricket aim ‘to go global’ with Sixes
India giant JSW Sports, co-owners of Delhi Capitals, become tournament’s commercial partner, with event chiefs planning worldwide circuit
· Paul McNamara
Indian Premier League bosses eye global expansion for Hong Kong Cricket Sixes
India giant JSW Sports, co-owners of Delhi Capitals, become tournament’s commercial partner, with event chiefs planning worldwide circuit
· Paul McNamara
New Zealand ‘must never be seen as a proxy’, former PM Helen Clark warns
Calling the US Pacific strategy a ‘game of bluff’, Clark urges Wellington to defend its independent foreign policy tradition
· Jean Iau
Exclusive | New Zealand ‘must never be seen as a proxy’, former PM Helen Clark warns
Calling the US Pacific strategy a ‘game of bluff’, Clark urges Wellington to defend its independent foreign policy tradition
· Jean Iau
12 years after peace deal, violence still stalks Bangsamoro
COMMAND CONFERENCE. Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, and PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. conduct a final command conference for the 2026 BARMM parliamentary elections at the PROBAR Multi-purpose Center in Camp BGen. Salipada K. Pendatun, Parang, Maguindana…
· Herbie G
How Africa’s first Shaolin Temple shares Chinese martial arts and culture
The temple in Zambia has become one of the most visible symbols of China’s cultural footprint in a country where its influence already runs deep
· Agence France-Presse
How Africa’s first Shaolin Temple shares Chinese martial arts and culture
The temple in Zambia has become one of the most visible symbols of China’s cultural footprint in a country where its influence already runs deep
· Agence France-Presse
China’s falling emissions amid Iran war spark hope of decarbonisation watershed
Oil consumption plummets and EV sales soar as analysts say demand may not fully return even if crude price falls
· Jonathanwatts
China’s new home finance rules reduce buyer risks but may not revive the market: analysts
Analysts say lower mortgage payments alone may not persuade buyers to jump in while prices remain under pressure
· Peggy Ye
‘What you see is what you get’: China’s new home finance rules reduce buyer risk
Analysts say lower mortgage payments alone may not persuade buyers to jump in while prices remain under pressure
· Peggy Ye
Trump says S. Korea, Japan, others going to Alaska to 'load up' with oil, build pipelines
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that South Korea, Japan and other countries are going to Alaska to "load up with oil and build pipelines," as he highlighted his support for the state ahead of the November midterm elections.
· Yonhap
US journalist sentenced to 2 years in prison for acting as an illegal agent for China
WASHINGTON (AP) — An American journalist has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States, the U.S. Justice Department said.
· Fu Ting
US lawmakers target China, birth tourism as citizenship fight intensifies
Congressional hearings put Chinese birth tourism in the spotlight as the Trump administration presses its challenge to automatic citizenship
· Lucy Quaggin
US lawmakers target China, birth tourism as citizenship fight intensifies
Congressional hearings put Chinese birth tourism in the spotlight as the Trump administration presses its challenge to automatic citizenship
· Lucy Quaggin
Orange, yellow rainfall warnings up in parts of Zambales; yellow warning up in parts of Bataan, parts of Pampanga
MANILA, Philippines ─ Subic, Castillejos, and Olongapo in Zambales are under the orange rainfall warning because of the southwest monsoon.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Chinese students, wary of geopolitics, seek international diplomas without leaving home
China’s growing number of educational joint ventures receive more applicants as students seek a simpler path to an international edge
· Mandy Zuo
In Focus | The world at home: why more Chinese are opting for Sino-foreign universities
China’s growing number of educational joint ventures receive more applicants as students seek a simpler path to an international edge
· Mandy Zuo
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 3)
Justice minister nominee faces clinical trial lobbying questionsKim Seung-won's confirmation hearing must examine his role in an expedited biotech trial review and prosecutors' suspended indictment.
· Lee Haye-ah
Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectations
President Donald Trump is slated to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House, and the stakes are sky high — but some China watchers are once again keeping their expectations low.
· Kevin Breuninger
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 3)
Nominee's bid to wear 2 hats backfiresRep. Yong should choose between Assembly and Cabinet
· Lee Haye-ah
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 3)
Budget built on boomGovernment spending is surging on the back of chip-driven tax windfall that may not last
· Lee Haye-ah
Pilandok about to exit PAR, moving towards south Japan
MANILA, Philippines ─ Tropical Storm Pilandok slightly accelerated and was about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday morning.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Uniqlo looks to rebuild brand image with pivot to flagship stores in Japan
Tadashi Yanai, chairman and CEO of Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing, says there is value in holding and feeling products in physical stores. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
· TAKASHI SUGIMOTO
Escudero: Senate eyes whole-day impeachment trial in October
MANILA, Philippines ─ Senate Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero on Wednesday announced the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will continue with whole-day hearings starting this October, as the chamber adjusts its schedule for the deliberations of the 2027 national budget.
· Catherine S. Valente
Fujitsu unlikely to keep making commodity-grade products, CFO says
Chief Financial Officer Takeshi Isobe said Fujitsu's priorities for capital are dividends, growth investments and stock buybacks. (Photo by Takuro Hosoda)
· Staff Writer
Trump says S. Korea, Japan, others going to Alaska to 'load up' with oil, build pipelines
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that South Korea, Japan and other countries are going to Alaska to "load up with oil and build pipelines," as he highlighted his support for the state ahead of the November midterm elections.
· Song Sang-ho
S. Korea's foreign reserves post record monthly gain in Aug.
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves rose by the largest amount in August due to an increase in dollar-denominated assets, the central bank said Thursday.
· Kim Boram
Kawhi Leonard and Clippers hit with stiff penalties in NBA salary cap scandal
Kawhi Leonard attends National Bank Open tennis tournament as Japan’s Naomi Osaka takes on Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Beth Harris
Blue Yonder still chasing profitability 5 years after Panasonic acquisition
Under Panasonic, Blue Yonder has used a string of acquisitions to improve its capabilities. (Photo by Kento Hirashima)
· Staff Writer
Egypt: Cairo and Beijing sign deals on economy, technology
On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the signing of a series of deals, including on technology, economic co operation and the digital economy.
· AfricaNews
[Wang Son-taek] Why Washington keeps misreading NK
Talk of another North Korea-US summit is expanding. Much of the discussion, however, revolves around what US President Donald Trump has said and what he might offer. One important question is often missing: What does North Korea actually want, and how does Pyongyang calculate its strategic interests?
· Korea Herald