India-China competition in the Indian Ocean: stability is not a reset
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Suzuki launches 'kei'-sized model in Brunei, made in Pakistan
Suzuki Motor is exporting two models, the Alto and the Every, from its subsidiary in Pakistan to Brunei. (Suzuki Motor)
· Staff Writer
Hilarity, unease and relief: games show China is not over the finish line in humanoid robot race
World Humanoid Robot Games showcased leaps Beijing has made in the tech, but also highlighted limitations as US rivals prepare their own launches
Today in Korean history
1920 -- Lee Dong-hui takes office as prime minister of the Korean government in exile. Korea was under Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945.
· Kim Seung-yeon
She Talks Asia finds place ‘rich in stories’ in first Cebu summit
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· abernales0349
China-Nepal floods: rescuers pull 2 survivors out of rubble near Tibet border crossing
Chinese emergency response teams continued searching after reaching the Gyirong border checkpoint that was destroyed by a mudslide
· Laura Zhou
China-Nepal floods: rescuers pull 2 survivors out of rubble near Tibet border crossing
Chinese emergency response teams continued searching after reaching the Gyirong border checkpoint that was destroyed by a mudslide
· Laura Zhou
Japanese expansion and global domination next on NFL’s radar, Asia chief says
Ex-rugby boss Brett Gosper says Japan is a ‘market of interest’ as American football seeks to be ‘top 3 sport’ in countries it operates in
· Reuters
Japanese expansion and global domination next on NFL’s radar, Asia chief says
Ex-rugby boss Brett Gosper says Japan is a ‘market of interest’ as American football seeks to be ‘top 3 sport’ in countries it operates in
· Reuters
Rescate por inundaciones entra en su 4º día en la frontera Nepal-China; el clima obstaculiza vuelos
Residentes recuperan sus pertenencias de casas dañadas tras una inundación repentina en la zona de Devighat, en el distrito de Nuwakot, el viernes 28 de agosto de 2026, en Nepal. (AP Foto/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
GMA Public Affairs brings home Gold, Bronze at ContentAsia Awards 2026
MANILA, Philippines — GMA Public Affairs once again brought pride to the Philippines as two of its acclaimed productions earned top honors at the 2026 ContentAsia Awards, with “Broken Roads, Broken Promises” taking home a Gold award and “Corruption Series: A Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Special Report” winning Bronze.
· The Manila Times
Rescuers search for hundreds missing after floods at Nepal-China border
Flash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed more than 570 people and left nearly 2,000 missing, as rescue teams work through mud and debris and authorities warn of further flooding from a newly formed upstream lake. (AP video shot by Rishi Lekhi)
Malaysian police arrest 7 Yemeni men in Kuala Lumpur after dangerous road stunt goes viral
The men reportedly told police that they leaned out of the cars and sat on the windows for fun while celebrating a friend’s wedding
· The Star
Malaysian police arrest 7 Yemeni men in Kuala Lumpur after dangerous road stunt goes viral
The men reportedly told police that they leaned out of the cars and sat on the windows for fun while celebrating a friend’s wedding
· The Star
China tests GJ-21 stealth drone as Sichuan Type 076 warship carries out sea trials
Social media clips show naval combat drone over Liaoning province while Beijing’s catapult-equipped drone carrier prepares for deployment
· Albee Zhang
China tests GJ-21 stealth drone as Sichuan Type 076 warship carries out sea trials
Social media clips show naval combat drone over Liaoning province while Beijing’s catapult-equipped drone carrier prepares for deployment
· Albee Zhang
India-China ties are warming, the time to capitalise is now
The post-Galwan freeze is over. Rebuilding economic dialogue offers both nations a win-win path forward
· Sanjaya Baru
India-China ties are warming, the time to capitalise is now
The post-Galwan freeze is over. Rebuilding economic dialogue offers both nations a win-win path forward
· Sanjaya Baru
The week in photos: August 22-28, 2026
LIFE GOES ON. People walk on the beach, with vessels in the Strait of Hormuz visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on August 25, 2026.
· Leanne Jazul
DOTr warns public against individuals posing as agency officials or employees
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has cautioned the public—especially its suppliers and other stakeholders—against individuals falsely posing as DOTr officials or employees for the purpose of soliciting money or other favors.
· Arlie O. Calalo
S. Korea, France discuss strategic coordination amid deepening N.K.-Russia ties
Defense officials of South Korea and France have agreed to bolster strategic coordination in the face of deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, Seoul's defense ministry said Saturday.
· Yonhap
Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll nears 600
Rescuers are continuing efforts in the flood-ravaged Nepal-Tibet border region after a brief pause over fears of a second glacial flood.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Don’t take peaceful days in Hong Kong as a given
Readers discuss the security of the city, a China-Nepal early-warning mechanism, and AI boot camps
· Letters
Don’t take peaceful days in Hong Kong as a given
Readers discuss the security of the city, a China-Nepal early-warning mechanism, and AI boot camps
· Letters
Bini, Hana, 4Eve unite for Asia Pop Girl Fest 2027
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ “Nation’s Girl Group” Bini is joining forces with Japan’s Hana and Thailand’s 4Eve for Asia Pop Girl Fest 2027, a three-country concert series bringing together leading acts from the J-pop, T-pop and P-pop scenes.
· Iza Iglesias
Missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400
NUWAKOT, Nepal — Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages.
· Agence France-Presse
China removes high-ranking officers from key military body
Beijing – China removed two high-ranking officers from the country’s main military body on Friday, state media reported, seven months after it was announced that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were being investigated for “serious violations of the law.”
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Ombudsman dismisses complaints vs UP officials over DiliMall
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Hong Kong’s ageing felines fuel a growing ‘silver economy’ | South China Morning Post
As more cats in Hong Kong enter their senior years, owners are spending more on healthcare, specialised food and long-term care.
S. Korea, France discuss strategic coordination amid deepening N.K.-Russia ties
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Defense officials of South Korea and France have agreed to bolster strategic coordination in the face of deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, Seoul's defense ministry said Saturday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Comelec may extend voting hours for Dasmariñas special polls
DASMARIÑAS CITY, Philippines — Voting hours for the special elections here may be extended depending on weather conditions, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Saturday.
· Zacarian Sarao
China Ousts 4 Senior Military Commanders In Widening Purges
Authored by Dorothy Li via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
How the Philippines missed a Korean gambling racket worth US$3.8 billion
Recent arrests expose a long-running crime network that flourished in the shadow of the nation’s Pogo scandal
· Sam Beltran
How the Philippines missed a Korean gambling racket worth US$3.8 billion
Recent arrests expose a long-running crime network that flourished in the shadow of the nation’s Pogo scandal
· Sam Beltran
China hospital joins nightclubs in offering marriage services to fight low wedding rates
Many call the new convenient set-ups ‘futile,’ pointing out that lack of registry offices isn’t what’s keeping people from getting married
· Fran Lu
China hospital joins nightclubs in offering marriage services to boost wedding rates
Many call the new convenient set-ups ‘futile,’ pointing out that lack of registry offices isn’t what’s keeping people from getting married
· Fran Lu
Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status safe from mainland investment curbs: JPMorgan exec
The investment bank’s North Asia chairwoman downplays regulatory hurdles – and views the city’s rivalry with Singapore in ‘win-win’ terms
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status safe from mainland curbs: JPMorgan exec
The investment bank’s North Asia chairwoman downplays regulatory hurdles – and views the city’s rivalry with Singapore in ‘win-win’ terms
· Enoch Yiu
China needs 600% child subsidy rise to prevent deeper birth crisis: scholars
China’s fertility rate could soon fall to world’s lowest unless action is taken, as current subsidies are ‘a drop in the bucket’, scholars warn
· Mandy Zuo
China needs 600% child subsidy rise to prevent deeper birth crisis: scholars
China’s fertility rate could soon fall to world’s lowest unless action is taken, as current subsidies are ‘a drop in the bucket’, scholars warn
· Mandy Zuo
Trump could discuss 'tacit' N.K. nuke acceptance, peace treaty, allied drills with Kim in possible summit: ex-official
U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the table the "tacit" acceptance of North Korea's nuclear program, a peace treaty and an end to South Korea-U.S. military exercises should a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un take place, a former U.S. official has said.
· Yonhap
Trump's financial disclosure reveals 2 Coupang stock trades in June
U.S. President Donald Trump made two trades in Coupang Inc. shares in June through his money managers, a financial disclosure report showed Friday, amid lingering tensions between Seoul and Washington over South Korea's regulatory response to a massive data breach involving the U.S.-listed e-commerce giant.
· Yonhap
Eala wants a 'more positive term' than 'fookelya serve'
MANILA, Philippines — "Fookelya serve."
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Indians turn to AI gurus for answers: ‘ChatGPT is not judging you’
The chatbots are powered by large language models using sacred texts such as Hinduism’s ‘Bhagavad Gita’
· Associated Press
Indians turn to AI gurus for answers: ‘ChatGPT is not judging you’
The chatbots are powered by large language models using sacred texts such as Hinduism’s ‘Bhagavad Gita’
· Associated Press
Hong Kong bitcoin event sparks 'ego' check after bearish run
A sign indicating that bitcoin payments are accepted is displayed during the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong on Aug. 27. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Taipei’s debt hardball carries a clear warning for its remaining allies
How Taiwan dragged its former diplomatic partner Grenada through US courts to collect on defaulted loans should be a lesson for island nations currently holding Taiwanese debt
· Alex Lo
Taipei’s debt hardball carries a clear warning for its remaining allies
How Taiwan dragged its former diplomatic partner Grenada through US courts to collect on defaulted loans should be a lesson for island nations currently holding Taiwanese debt
· Alex Lo
LOOK: Dasmariñas City holds special election to replace Kiko Barzaga
DASMARIÑAS CITY, Philippines — Even amid heavy rain, voters in Dasmariñas City exercised their right to suffrage as the special election for Cavite’s 4th District commenced on Saturday.
· Zacarian Sarao