Philippines eyes drones and ‘system of systems’ to boost asymmetric defence
Manila plans to use drones as force multipliers, but analysts warn building a credible deterrence network will require multi-year investment
· Jeoffrey Maitem
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity
Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity
Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion
· Zoey Zhang
Frustration in China as US freezes green card interviews worldwide, citing ‘training’
The cancelled appointments mark the latest squeeze in a tightening vice on legal immigration during Donald Trump’s second term
· Khushboo Razdan
Frustration in China as US freezes green card interviews worldwide, citing ‘training’
The cancelled appointments mark the latest squeeze in a tightening vice on legal immigration during Donald Trump’s second term
· Khushboo Razdan
Davao gave itself lion’s share of region’s 2023-2024 confidential funds
DAVAO CITY. A bird’s eye view of an urban area in Davao City.
· Herbie G
Davao City had biggest confidential funds among region’s LGUs in 2023-2024
DAVAO CITY. A bird’s eye view of an urban area in Davao City.
· Herbie G
In the Public Square: Dangerous anti-disinformation bills
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· Camille Angela Zarate
Deadly flash flood and mudslide cause casualties in Nepal and China
KATHMANDU – Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept away villages in the Himalayan nation, killing eight and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said.
· Gopal Sharma
Zheng Fengrong, first Chinese female athlete to break world record, dies aged 89
The high jump pioneer won numerous awards for her achievements and served as vice-president of the Chinese Athletics Association
· Stephy Zhang
Zheng Fengrong, first Chinese female athlete to break world record, dies aged 89
The high jump pioneer won numerous awards for her achievements and served as vice-president of the Chinese Athletics Association
· Stephy Zhang
Backlash presents biggest hurdle to data centers: AirTrunk boss
AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda, far right, takes part in a panel discussion at the Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney on Aug. 26. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· Staff Writer
Backlash presents biggest hurdle to data centers: AirTrunk boss
AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda, far right, takes part in a panel discussion at the Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney on Aug. 26. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· Staff Writer
Interior minister orders nationwide review of missing person cases after Jeju scandal
South Korea's interior minister on Wednesday ordered police to investigate the alleged false closure of missing person cases on Jeju Island and review how such cases are handled nationwide.
· Park Yuna
Border renewables to K-food hub: Local leaders pitch bold growth plans to President Lee
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
Hyundai Motor to launch over 100 vehicle models by 2030
Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled its most extensive product expansion yet, targeting over 100 model launches globally by 2030 across North America, South Korea and Europe.
· Byun Hye-jin
Why Korea’s financial watchdogs want to stay in Seoul
Relocation push raises fears of slower crisis response, brain drain in financial sector
· Choi Yeon-jae
Chinese navy fires new radar-absorbing YJ-18A anti-ship missile in sea trial: expert
Black radar-absorbing finish on upgraded ship-launched weapon would improve penetration and visual camouflage over deep water, say analysts
· Albee Zhang
Chinese navy fires new radar-absorbing YJ-18A anti-ship missile in sea trial: expert
Black radar-absorbing finish on upgraded ship-launched weapon would improve penetration and visual camouflage over deep water, say analysts
· Albee Zhang
North Korea to ‘bring joy’ to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games in Japan
North Korea will send about 100 athletes to compete across 14 sports at the Asian Games in Japan next month, a senior official said, aiming to “bring joy to Marshal Kim Jong Un.”
· No Author
Hangzhou: Where technology and culture meet
The Manila Times visits and discovers Hangzhou, China – where technology and culture – bring out a combined sense of wonder and history. Join the Times in its trip to Hangzhou Future Tech Hub, Hengdian World Studios, Qingdao Movie Metropolis and much more. VIDEO BY IGGY MONSURA
· The Manila Times
Google, OpenAI, Meta, TikTok team up with Japan to fight scams
Tech groups and Japanese authorities and businesses launched the Japan Anti-Scam Alliance in Tokyo on Aug. 26. (Photo by Tsubasa Suruga)
· TSUBASA SURUGA
Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell opens at The Podium
STUDIO Fix by Alex Carbonell, the Philippines’ premier celebrity-favorite hair salon, has officially opened its newest branch at The Podium Mall in Ortigas Center.
· The Manila Times
China’s multilateral pitch is finding an audience
Beijing’s push for global cooperation is clearly self-interested, but even US allies in the West can see the benefits of multilateralism
· David Gorombolyi
China’s multilateral pitch is finding an audience
Beijing’s push for global cooperation is clearly self-interested, but even US allies in the West can see the benefits of multilateralism
· David Gorombolyi
Acer Day celebrates 10th anniversary with SB19 concert at Araneta Coliseum on Aug 30
ACER marks a defining year with the 10th anniversary of Acer Day, unveiling “Shift the Game” as this year’s rallying theme across the Asia-Pacific region.
· The Manila Times
S. Korea, Vietnam vow stronger ties in cutting-edge sectors, building on FTA
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Vietnam vowed to further bolster economic exchanges with the goal of increasing bilateral trade to US$150 billion by 2030 and strengthening supply chain cooperation, Seoul's industry ministry said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Bomb threats emailed to 80 courts nationwide, prompting searches, disruptions
Bomb threats were emailed to 80 courts across South Korea on Wednesday, prompting police searches, tightened security and temporary disruptions to some court proceedings.
· Lee Seung-ku
[Key Points] Kim Jong-un reshapes North Korea in his own image
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
Filipina batters claim first-ever World Cup win, stun Cuba
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines stunned world No. 7 Cuba with a 6-0 shutout to claim its first-ever Women's Baseball World Cup win at the Asia-Pacific Secondary Field in Tainan, Taiwan Wednesday afternoon.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink
Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption
· Mia Nurmamat
Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge Neuralink
Dozens of guidelines are coming, covering medical, industrial and consumer users as emerging neural technology moves towards wider adoption
· Mia Nurmamat
Citi tops Korea IB rankings after leading SK hynix's $26.5b US IPO
Citi is leading South Korea's investment banking market this year as brisk debt and equity issuance continues, with the firm expecting strong deal flow to extend into the second half.
· Choi Ji-won
S. Korean won gains slightly against U.S. dollar ahead of BOK's rate decision
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won rose slightly against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, as traders tread carefully a day before the Bank of Korea (BOK) delivers its decision on the key rate.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
India enforces follow on after dismissing Sri Lanka for 290 in 2nd cricket test
India’s Ravindra Jadeja, second left, celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara with teammates during day four of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
· Krishan Francis
Zelensky urges China to use its diplomatic weight to end Ukraine’s war with Russia
Kyiv releases Chinese president’s Independence Day greeting as top envoy urges broader Black Sea security cooperation
· Orange Wang
Zelensky urges China to use its diplomatic weight to end Ukraine’s war with Russia
Kyiv releases Chinese president’s Independence Day greeting as top envoy urges broader Black Sea security cooperation
· Orange Wang
Police say missing woman on Jeju likely died soon after disappearing
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police suspect the woman found dead in a high-profile missing person case on the southern resort island of Jeju likely died soon after she disappeared in May, officials said Wednesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
‘The Remarried Empress’ set to premiere on Disney+ this Nov
MANILA, Philippines — K-drama fans have another highly anticipated series to look forward to as “The Remarried Empress,” starring Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young, is set to premiere on Disney+ on Nov. 4, 2026.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Mojdeh brothers banner SLP’s gold hunt in 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitational
MANILA, Philippines — Ready to prove their mettle against top international talent, standout swimmers Behrouz Mohammad ‘Madi’ Mojdeh and Mikhael Jasper ‘Mikee’ Mojdeh will spearhead a formidable Swim League Philippines (SLP) Patriots contingent hunting for a massive medal haul at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitatio…
· The Manila Times
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zone to clear downtown air
Vietnam’s business hub aims to phase out petrol and diesel transport from central areas by mid-2027, starting with buses and delivery fleets
· Reuters
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zone to clear downtown air
Vietnam’s business hub aims to phase out petrol and diesel transport from central areas by mid-2027, starting with buses and delivery fleets
· Reuters
Bessent’s bond gambit echoes Japan’s decades-long debt trap
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· William Pesek
China's short-drama producers flood the market with cheap bets — and let audiences pick the winners
Surging artificial-intelligence capabilities and declining attention spans have Chinese producers flooding the zone with short-drama films to see which ones take off.
· Matthew Tan
America’s first clash with Korea, 160 years ago in Pyongyang
The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty record the confrontation in Pyongyang in 1866 in stark terms.
· Korea Herald
Jinggoy Estrada rushed to hospital after 'snapping' knee in fall inside jail
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was rushed to a hospital in San Juan after an accident inside the Quezon City Jail on Wednesday, according to his office.
· Catherine S. Valente, Arlie O. Calalo
Indonesia opens its skies to Malaysian rainmakers as haze crisis deepens
Joint cloud seeding efforts offer immediate relief from the haze, but experts warn fire prevention at source is the real battle
· Ushar Daniele
Indonesia opens its skies to Malaysian rainmakers as haze crisis deepens
Joint cloud seeding efforts offer immediate relief from the haze, but experts warn fire prevention at source is the real battle
· Ushar Daniele
Shellfish thieves in Australia make off with 400,000 oysters worth US$250,000
The oyster farm, which lost a third of its stock, says it will not be able to replenish in time for Christmas
· Agence France-Presse
Shellfish thieves in Australia make off with 400,000 oysters worth US$250,000
The oyster farm, which lost a third of its stock, says it will not be able to replenish in time for Christmas
· Agence France-Presse