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South Korea is emerging as a major coffee exporter despite relying entirely on imported beans, with growth driven by an expanding domestic market and an advanced roasting industry.
It looks like "Grand Theft Auto 6" will have a strong competitor, as NetEase Games' latest open-world RPG, "Ananta," finally has a release date.
Buckling under exam pressure, teens in China are turning to prescription drugs
Pannun, of Sikhs For Justice, said he faces the threat even as a man from India is to be sentenced for a 2023 death plot against him
Pannun, of Sikhs For Justice, said he faces the threat even as a man from India is to be sentenced for a 2023 death plot against him
Xi Jinping’s government is sending a message of defiance to Donald Trump over China’s economic ties with Iran.
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yet again cautioned the entire Filipino nation not to bite into disinformation, rewritten history and fabricated stories on issues concerning national security and maritime domain especially with the noted increase in foreign malign influence (FMI) all …
China’s anti-graft push has expanded to those who once felt shielded, from retired cadres and local bosses to the investigators themselves
China’s anti-graft push has expanded to those who once felt shielded, from retired cadres and local bosses to the investigators themselves
'North Korean denuclearization' disappears from South Korea-U.S. call
1st special inspector in 10 years: Independent inspector general within presidential office should stand for ethical vigilance
Ethics without enforcement: South Korea expands AI accountability to users while keeping regulation voluntary
NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent Sikh separatist said Tuesday that the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have warned him that he faces a new credible threat to his life even as a man from India faces sentencing later this year for a 2023 death plot against him.
MANILA, Philippines — Some elected officials may be receiving support from China to spread propaganda undermining the country’s claims in the contested South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said on Tuesday.
Trading house Mitsui & Co helped with the successful launch of the Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! festival in India last September and took the event to Jakarta this year. (Photo by Satoshi Iwaki)
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment rose to a nearly four-year high in August, driven by solid confidence in manufacturing and an improved outlook in the service sector during the summer vacation season, a central bank survey showed Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate local government committee has approved a bill seeking to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for this November and another one setting a fixed five-year term for barangay and SK officials.
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Mexico is committed to continuing long-stalled talks with South Korea on a free trade agreement (FTA), the country's top diplomat has said, stressing the importance of strengthening ties with Seoul in artificial intelligence (AI), space and other advanced sectors.
Isetan's iconic Shinjuku location in Tokyo. (Photo by Makoto Okada)
Community living near AI facility in Virginia reports invasive levels of noise, fumes and gas turbines – and it’s not Chinese propaganda
Community living near AI facility in Virginia reports invasive levels of noise, fumes and gas turbines – and it’s not Chinese propaganda
Average prices for new condominiums in central Tokyo reached a record high in the first half of 2026. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
It is common sense that adults are more mature than kids or teenagers, both physically and mentally. Embarrassingly, however, that is not always true. Grownups are frequently engaged in factional skirmishes, breaking the law and even starting wars to take over others' territory. Just like naughty children, they lie,…
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev casts his ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Aug. 23. © Reuters
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The first sedan from BYD's Fangchengbao brand is displayed at a motor show in Chengdu. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
A Honda team worked to integrate AI and the company's tradition of open brainstorming sessions in vehicle design. (Source photos by Honda Motor and Nikkei)
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list on Tuesday slammed San Jose del Monte Mayor Rida Robes over the alleged harassment and intimidation of city councilor Ronalyn Pordan during a basketball game on Aug. 23
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) would accommodate patients who contracted leptospirosis amid reports that the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) has almost maximized its bed capacity.
MANILA, Philippines — The criminal case charging Vice President Sara Duterte with three counts of grave threats moved forward Tuesday, but her lawyers urged the court to dismiss the case, arguing that an impeachable officer cannot be criminally prosecuted while still in office.
More than 100 others were wounded in the blaze at the remote Amur Gas Chemical Complex, a petrochemical site in Russia’s Amur region
More than 100 others were wounded in the blaze at the remote Amur Gas Chemical Complex, a petrochemical site in Russia’s Amur region
The packaging for Flower Knows cosmetics features designs that seem straight out of fairy tales. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
The U.S. Department of War has announced a $750 million investment aimed at securing long-term supplies of critical rare-earth elements from Serra Verde’s Pela Ema mine in central Brazil, as Washington accelerates efforts to reduce its dependence on China for strategically important minerals, according to a DOW pres…
Demand to urgently pass through the waterway has soared after the Iran war upended global trade routes, particularly to Asia
Demand to urgently pass through the waterway has soared after the Iran war upended global trade routes, particularly to Asia
Among those charged are two Super Micro employees and one from Nvidia, marking another flashpoint in US-China AI rivalry
Nearly six months into the war with Iran, the Middle East is rediscovering an old truth: when a great power becomes entangled in a prolonged conflict, small and medium-sized states begin looking for insurance.
The Chikyu, a deep-sea drilling vessel for the effort to develop rare-earth resources from the seafloor near Minamitorishima. (Ryoko Shimonoya)
Japan relies heavily on imported liquefied natural gas, Asian prices for which tend to rise along with crude oil. (Photo by Shun Kato)
Kikkoman has been making and selling soy sauce overseas for decades. (Photo by Momoko Imamura)
MANILA, Philippines — Most of Luzon will continue to experience rains in the next few hours due to the Southwest Monsoon or "Habagat" that is strengthened by two tropical cyclones outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to state weather bureau Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astrono…
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his earlier remarks about a directive to scale back South Korea-U.S. military exercises and his "very good" relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as he seeks to reengage with Kim this year.
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Jang Dong-yoon has announced that he is getting married to actress Kim Seung-yoon this October.
A nova investida do governo do presidente Donald Trump contra o Irã e seus parceiros comerciais elevou as tensões entre as duas maiores potências do mundo, Estados Unidos e China.
Authorities asked for clues about problems in PLARF’s purchases spanning all stages of the process and different forms of procurement
Authorities asked for clues about problems in PLARF’s purchases spanning all stages of the process and different forms of procurement
The Bank of Japan and other agencies look to launch the new settlement system within the next few years. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
US “economic D-Day” sanctions threaten to further squeeze China’s imports of Iranian crude, which have fallen 48 per cent since the Iran war began, as the Strait of Hormuz blockade and Houthi attacks on the Bab Al Mandeb disrupt supply.