‘We are still Nepali’: Students in Korea rally for flood victims
More than 100 Nepali students at Hoseo University are far from home as Nepal reels from catastrophic flooding.
· Lee Seung-ku
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How the SCO chips away at US power without an alliance system
The SCO’s significance is practical: it gives those who do not want their future defined in Washington a forum to coordinate and hedge
· Adriel Kasonta
How the SCO chips away at US power without an alliance system
The SCO’s significance is practical: it gives those who do not want their future defined in Washington a forum to coordinate and hedge
· Adriel Kasonta
The G20 said everything and committed to nothing. The Gulf should pay attention | The National
The G20 finance ministers concluded their Asheville meeting on Tuesday without a joint communique. Because G20 communiques require consensus, China’s opposition left the US, as host, to issue a chair statement reflecting the position of the other 19 members.
· Andrea Zanon
Indonesia investigates reports of 8 citizens fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Jakarta says it has to determine if the eight people were recruited through job offers but then duped into joining Russia’s military
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Indonesia investigates reports of 8 citizens fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Jakarta says it has to determine if the eight people were recruited through job offers but then duped into joining Russia’s military
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Ground search team closes in on Nepal dam site
South Korea’s six-member ground search team is staying near the flood-hit Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower plant construction site in Nepal, where nine Korean workers went missing Aug. 26.
· Lee Sun-young
Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York following gate refuelling incident
Beijing-bound Boeing 747-8 inspected after tanker reportedly tears lines from wing ports at JFK
· Meredith Chen
Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York following gate refuelling incident
Beijing-bound Boeing 747-8 inspected after tanker reportedly tears lines from wing ports at JFK
· Meredith Chen
S. Korea sees surge in suicide-encouraging content, most posts aren't deleted: report
More than 600,000 reports of online content that could encourage or facilitate suicide were filed in South Korea last year, but 7 in 10 remained online at the end of the year, government data showed Wednesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
The Philippines must not trade historical memory for strategic convenience
AS Sept. 3 approaches, the Philippines has good reason to remember that the end of World War II in Asia is not merely someone else’s history.
· BY MATEO ANDRES CRUZ
IN NUMBERS: What is the status of decades-long tuberculosis burden in PH?
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· emanatlao0359
South China Sea island build-up heightens Vietnam’s security concerns
Hanoi voices strong objections after reports emerge about Chinese construction works in the Paracels archipelago
· Maria Siow
South China Sea island build-up heightens Vietnam’s security concerns
Hanoi voices strong objections after reports emerge about Chinese construction works in the Paracels archipelago
· Maria Siow
Mitsubishi Motors revives Pajero SUV; first sales set for Thailand
Mitsubishi Motors unveiled its much-anticipated new Pajero SUV on Sep. 2, as the automaker aims to regain its global presence. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
· YURIKA YONEDA
Vietnam launches infrastructure spree to mark independence
Construction started several months ago on a new bridge crossing the Red River in Hanoi. © AP
· LIEN HOANG
Senior diplomat, new U.S. envoy vow close communication on Korean Peninsula issues
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Jeong Yeon-doo, South Korea's vice foreign minister for diplomatic strategy and intelligence, met with U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Michelle Steel on Wednesday and agreed to step up coordination on key issues, the foreign ministry said.
· Oh Seok-min
Pallas-1 sees China’s Galactic Energy join reusable launch push, closing in on SpaceX | South China Morning Post
Beijing continues to compete directly with Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the new space race, with the US company still the global benchmark in reusable rocket technology.
Malaysian under fire for cross-dressing at beauty pageant in Thailand
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia said it would summon the man for questioning after he took part in the Miss Equality World event
· The Star
Malaysian under fire for cross-dressing at beauty pageant in Thailand
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia said it would summon the man for questioning after he took part in the Miss Equality World event
· The Star
World in pictures, September 2, 2026
A farmer weeds a paddy field on the outskirts in Guwahati, India.Credit:AP Photo/Anupam Nath
U.S. restaurant chain Chipotle opens 1st Asian outlet in Seoul
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- U.S. restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. opened its first outlet in Asia in Seoul on Wednesday as it seeks to expand into Asian markets.
· Choi Kyong-ae
China threatens boycott of South Korean art exhibition over Taiwan
A poster for the Taiwan pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea. (Photo courtesy of National Asian Culture Center in Gwangju)
· Staff Writer
Former Malaysian minister arrested in state haj fund corruption probe
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency says the ex-minister is being investigated for his links to a hotel lease agreement in Saudi Arabia
· Ushar Daniele
Former Malaysian minister arrested in state haj fund corruption probe
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency says the ex-minister is being investigated for his links to a hotel lease agreement in Saudi Arabia
· Ushar Daniele
Vice sports minister dispels concerns about gov't meddling in nat'l football federation
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's vice sports minister on Wednesday dispelled concerns that a government-formed committee on football may be seen as meddling with operations at the sport's national federation.
· Yoo Jee-ho
PH fintech players urge policymakers to adopt future-ready regulations at ASEAN Tech Summit
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· jgalang0350
Algunos turistas desaparecidos contactan mientras muertes por inundaciones en Nepal superan 1.100
Efectivos de la policía de Nepal preparan los cuerpos de víctimas de las inundaciones repentinas para un entierro masivo en Katmandú, Nepal, el 1 de septiembre de 2026. (AP Foto/Niranjan Shrestha)
· Shristi Kafle
China’s AMEC unveils 6 chip-making machines in 1 day to speed self-reliance
A rapid R&D drive is powering the firm’s transition beyond its core business
· Howard Liu
China’s AMEC unveils 6 chip-making machines in 1 day to speed self-reliance
A rapid R&D drive is powering the firm’s transition beyond its core business
· Howard Liu
Finance minister outlines Seoul's readiness for post-Middle East war era at G20 meeting
SEJONG, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister outlined Seoul's vision for the post-Middle East war era through investment in future industries and efforts to stabilize supply chains during a Group of 20 (G20) meeting of finance ministers, his office said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
China-Nepal disaster: early study shows no one could have outrun debris flow | South China Morning Post
First Chinese study of the disaster shows debris reached speeds of 19 metres per second when the flash flood struck a border crossing in Tibet.
Australia and U.S. commit $580 million to support Pacific island nations
SYDNEY/WASHINGTON – Australia and the United States on Wednesday announced a combined $580 million in funding for Pacific island nations as they battle China for influence in the region.
· No Author
More monsoon rains expected until Saturday as 'Pilandok' nears exit from PAR
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon will bring more rains in the next three days as Tropical Storm "Pilandok" nears its exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
· Reina C. Tolentino
Hollywood Walk of Fame shares glimpse of Lea Salonga’s star
MANILA, Philippines — The Hollywood Walk of Fame has given fans a first glimpse of Lea Salonga’s star ahead of the historic ceremony where the Filipina theater icon will become the first Filipina to receive the prestigious honor.
· Iza Iglesias
Chinese research team may have cracked secret to crossbreeding Asian and African rice
Scientists identified three genes that make it hard to combine the two varieties – and also highlighted a possible solution
· Dannie Peng
Chinese research team may have cracked secret to crossbreeding Asian and African rice
Scientists identified three genes that make it hard to combine the two varieties – and also highlighted a possible solution
· Dannie Peng
How S. Korea's youngest minister nominee became lightning rod
Yong under fire for joining DP-led electoral alliance to win election, alleged nepotism and ties with underground political party
· Son Ji-hyoung
Could Trump meet Kim Jong-un in unprecedented Pyongyang summit?
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
China’s flood rescue is a no-go zone for foreign media, what does it have to hide?
Beijing: Late last Wednesday night, a Tibet Daily reporter filmed a video from inside his car as it pelted down China’s National Highway 219 in heavy rain.
· Lisa Visentin
Fatal floods expose threats to hydropower in the roof of the world
The devastating deluge that swept through the mountain valleys on the border between Nepal and China’s Tibet region is a potent reminder of a growing green-energy risk in one of the world’s most hazard-prone areas.
· No Author
Can a home-region posting ban redeem Korea’s scandal-hit police?
South Korea replaced 14 of its 18 regional police chiefs in a sweeping leadership reshuffle Tuesday, installing new commanders in Seoul, Gwangju and Jeju Island as the force grapples with public anger over recent investigative failures.
· Lim Jae-seong
Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find
Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalities
· Pippa Neill
China widens access to overseas stocks, handing out nearly US$7b in QDII quotas
Expansion aims to ease tight supply of cross-border investment products following crackdown on non-compliant offshore investments
· Zhang Shidong
China widens access to overseas stocks, handing out nearly US$7b in QDII quotas
Expansion aims to ease tight supply of cross-border investment products following crackdown on non-compliant offshore investments
· Zhang Shidong
Actor Hyun Bin teases more intense 2nd season of 'Made in Korea'
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Actor Hyun Bin on Wednesday promised audiences a more intense second season of the hit Disney+ series "Made in Korea," saying the power game at the heart of the story deepens in the new season.
· Lee Minji
‘Barangay New York’ catches Alex Eala off guard
MANILA, Philippines — At this point, one can expect that Alex Eala is used to Filipino fans coming in droves to watch her game on the WTA Tour.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residents
Many in South Korea have questioned how the director's actions could have gone undetected for so long
· Bbcnews
Quiban returns, sets sights on ICTSI Summit Point crown
MANILA, Philippines — Justin Quiban makes his eagerly awaited return to the Philippine Golf Tour next week, beefing up an already stellar field bracing for a fierce showdown in the ICTSI Summit Point Championship unfolding Sept. 8 at Summit Point Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas.
· The Manila Times