Swedish chip and nanotech expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China, aged 63
Sudden death of Guangdong-based researcher, who specialised in the medical use of technology, left what was described as a ‘profound void’
· Holly Chik
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Manus resumes solo operations after collapse of US$2 billion Meta deal
The AI start-up said its founders would continue to lead the firm as an ‘independent agent lab’, after Beijing torpedoed its acquisition by Meta
· Chong Ming Lee
Manus resumes solo operations after collapse of US$2 billion Meta deal
The AI start-up said its founders would continue to lead the firm as an ‘independent agent lab’, after Beijing torpedoed its acquisition by Meta
· Chong Ming Lee
China's Xi arrives in Cairo with Beijing looking to fill void left by US, analysts say | The National
China's President Xi Jinping is due in Cairo on Tuesday for his first state visit to Egypt in nearly a decade. It coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and comes as Beijing is presented with openings in the Middle East that it has not had in years.
· Kamal Tabikha
Pilandok now a tropical storm; heavy rain in 4 areas due to southwest monsoon
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· Jee Geronimo
China's Xi pitches AI hub as SCO casts itself as pillar of stability
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation pose for a photo before holding a summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sept. 1. (Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via Reuters)
· Staff Writer
China highlights advanced wartime tech in defence mobilisation law update
The first amendment to the law in 16 years is also expected to cover cyberspace, biotechnology and quantum technology, analysts say
· Albee Zhang
China highlights advanced wartime tech in defence mobilisation law update
The first amendment to the law in 16 years is also expected to cover cyberspace, biotechnology and quantum technology, analysts say
· Albee Zhang
China warns its EV makers against launching price wars abroad
Chinese-made vehicles are unloaded in the state of Espirito Santo in Brazil, where brands from the world's No. 2 economy have gained traction. © Reuters
· WATARU SUZUKI
Vice Ganda honored to host Eurovision selections, Carmelle is PH bet
MANILA, Philippines — TV host and actor Vice Ganda on Tuesday said it was a huge honor to host the country’s Philippine Selection Night for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Chinese mahjong club owner pays US$2,800 over failed first aid, then gets refunded
China’s Civil Code shields Good Samaritans from civil liability for accidental harm during rescues
· Fran Lu
Chinese mahjong club owner pays US$2,800 over failed first aid, then gets refunded
China’s Civil Code shields Good Samaritans from civil liability for accidental harm during rescues
· Fran Lu
FACT CHECK: Post uses AI-generated news report to falsely claim Duterte is back in PH
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· lamarcellana0382
India rejects court order to uphold decades-old water-sharing treaty with Pakistan
The Indian government has categorically rejected an arbitration ruling which said the country must uphold a decades-old water-sharing treaty with Pakistan and limit construction on a hydroelectric project in the disputed Kashmir region.
· Sam Meredith, Priyanka Salve
Film, TV director Monti Puno Parungao dies at 58
MANILA, Philippines — Film and television director Monti Puno Parungao, known for his work on GMA Network programs including “Survivor Philippines,” “StarStruck” and “Dear Uge,” died Sept. 1 after battling stage 4 colon cancer. He was 58.
· Iza Iglesias
O drama dos trabalhadores presos em túneis no Nepal
As autoridades do Nepal e da China continuam nesta terça-feira (1º/09) as buscas por milhares de pessoas que permanecem desaparecidas desde a devastadora avalanche ocorrida na semana passada.
· Redação DW
China voices ire after Taiwanese officials attend Pacific summit
Leaders from some of the states with the world’s smallest populations have arrived in Palau for their annual summit, the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.
· Charlotte Grahammclay
South Korea policeman closed missing persons cases to avoid work — police
SEOUL — A South Korean police officer lied in order to close over two dozen missing persons cases, including two people later found dead, so as to avoid additional work, authorities said on Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Comelec: P9.12-B budget cut may ‘compromise’ 2028 elections
MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia on Tuesday lamented the P9.12-billion cut from its proposed budget to the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), noting that this may “compromise” the 2028 national elections.
· Mary Joy Salcedo
Global bond yields soar to multi-decade highs as Middle East turmoil reignites inflation fears
Government bond yields jumped across major markets Tuesday, with borrowing costs in Japan and the U.K. touching multi-decade highs, and U.S. Treasury yields surging, as renewed Middle East hostilities reignite inflation concerns.
· Hugh Leask
UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reach
If finalised, the UK would be the fourth Nato member to reach a deal with the Philippines allowing troops to train on each other’s soil
· Sam Beltran
UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reach
If finalised, the UK would be the fourth Nato member to reach a deal with the Philippines allowing troops to train on each other’s soil
· Sam Beltran
Jerry Chau and Tony Cruz full of confidence as Beauty Waves leads Hong Kong’s Korea charge
Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest
· Owen Goulding
Jerry Chau and Tony Cruz full of confidence as Beauty Waves leads Hong Kong’s Korea charge
Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest
· Owen Goulding
Korea, Japan discuss chip, AI cooperation in economic security dialogue
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Tropical Storm Edouard heads for Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the biggest problem expected from the storm is flooding after the National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning on Monday, as more than 4 inches (10 centimeters) per hour could fall and will likely cause flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas.
LTFRB summons bus operator in viral counterflow video
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued a show cause order (SCO) against a bus company that was caught on video doing a counterflow and warned other "road bullies."
· Arlie O. Calalo
Xi's visit to Egypt marks Chinese interest in Middle East, Egypt's push to keep growing - analysis
China’s President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt on Tuesday for a three-day visit that underscores China’s continued interest in the Middle East. MBN News noted it is his first visit to Egypt since 2016, adding that "it coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Egypt was th…
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
S. Korea, Japan hold economic security dialogue to discuss nurturing advanced tech
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held a bilateral economic security dialogue in Tokyo on Tuesday to share their relevant policies and discuss current issues, including the development of advanced technologies, the presidential office said.
· Park Boram
China ends dividend tax exemption for expats, applying 20% rate
Exemption, previously enjoyed by overseas nationals on gains from foreign-funded firms in China, cancelled in an announcement on Tuesday
· Zhu Wenqian
China ends dividend tax exemption for expats, applying 20% rate
Exemption, previously enjoyed by overseas nationals on gains from foreign-funded firms in China, cancelled in an announcement on Tuesday
· Zhu Wenqian
South Korea’s Oceans Ministry unveils record 2027 budget to drive maritime growth
SEJONG -- South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has proposed an 82.6 trillion won ($59 billion) budget for 2027, up 10.8 percent from this year, with increased spending planned for fisheries, ports, marine technology and coastal communities.
· Shin Yong-bae
Flood in San Simon, Pampanga causes heavy traffic in NLEX
HEAVY TRAFFIC. Traffic situation along NLEX in San Simon Pampanga, on September 1, 2026.
· jpcruz0306
‘Carries the region’s hopes’: Xi hails Kyrgyzstan project as China ramps up railway push
China’s Kyrgyzstan rail pledge highlights wider drive to knit Asia together and strengthen trade links
· Sherry Wang
‘Carries the region’s hopes’: Xi hails Kyrgyzstan project as China ramps up railway push
China’s Kyrgyzstan rail pledge highlights wider drive to knit Asia together and strengthen trade links
· Sherry Wang
Global investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunities
Major banks such as HSBC and UBS host thousands of executives in southern tech hub this week to connect foreign capital with domestic firms
· Yulu Ao
Global investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunities
Major banks such as HSBC and UBS host thousands of executives in southern tech hub this week to connect foreign capital with domestic firms
· Yulu Ao
Alex Eala has one career main-draw win at the US Open. She’s already a global star
Alex Eala has become the Philippines’ biggest sporting star since Manny Pacquiao. Now the 21-year-old’s traveling army of fans have descended on Flushing Meadows
· Ella Brockway
A drone operator reveals challenges facing rescuers in Nepal
In this image provided by Manish Maharjan, filmmaker and drone pilot Manish Maharjan operates a drone at the entrance to a tunnel at the Rashuwaghadi hydropower project in Rasuwa district, Nepal, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Manish Maharjan via AP)
· Shristi Kafle
China holds memorial services for mudslide victims as crews race to clear key access road | South China Morning Post
The services were held at the Gyirong Port branch of the Xigaze Public Security Bureau and at rescue sites.
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· Imran Khalid
PNP reinforces safety directives after Tarlac City bridge collapse
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered local police units to tighten coordination with local authorities and secure vulnerable roads and bridges as continuing rains raise risks of further infrastructure-related incidents.
· IZEL ABANILLA
South Korea proposes record W22.2 trillion agriculture budget for 2027
SEJONG — South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has proposed a record 22.2 trillion won ($16.2 billion) budget for 2027, up 10.4 percent from the previous year, as the government seeks to strengthen farm incomes, modernize agriculture and revitalize rural communities.
· Shin Yong-bae
Australia pushes back on China warning toward Pacific nations
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K-Music Festival to send folk, hip-hop and game music to nine London stages
Korean Cultural Centre UK's 13th edition proposes that Korea's musical identity extends well beyond K-pop
· Park Ga-young
Pallas-1 sees China’s Galactic Energy join reusable launch push, closing in on SpaceX
The orbital mission marks a key milestone for Beijing’s commercial launch sector
· Wency Chen
Pallas-1 sees China’s Galactic Energy join reusable launch push, closing in on SpaceX
The orbital mission marks a key milestone for Beijing’s commercial launch sector
· Wency Chen
Thailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streaming
She had questioned the conduct of police who dispersed farmers protesting along the route of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s motorcade in Bangkok
· Agence France-Presse
Thailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streaming
She had questioned the conduct of police who dispersed farmers protesting along the route of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s motorcade in Bangkok
· Agence France-Presse
EMB: Haze may affect parts of Philippines until September 3
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· Iya Gozum