Why China’s sporting machine fails to turn individual Olympic gold into team success
Why has a country that shines in the Olympics struggled so badly on the football pitch and basketball court? Two experts think they know
· Stephy Zhang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles on
PLA pilots test strategic reach in 6,000km mission as Middle East conflict pushes Cairo and Beijing closer
· Liu Zhen
China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles on
PLA pilots test strategic reach in 6,000km mission as Middle East conflict pushes Cairo and Beijing closer
· Liu Zhen
Chinese dad’s chemotherapy note prompts food vendor’s US$15 donation, going viral
Father praises stranger’s compassion for bringing warmth to their darkest days
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese dad’s chemotherapy note prompts food vendor’s US$15 donation, going viral
Father praises stranger’s compassion for bringing warmth to their darkest days
· Zoey Zhang
Asia’s super-rich are ‘going all in’ on sustainability as impact investing grows: survey
Asian family offices putting more funds into sustainability projects – and adopting ‘systems-level’ approach to make greater impact, survey finds
· Christina Zhao
Asia’s super-rich are ‘going all in’ on sustainability as impact investing grows: survey
Asian family offices putting more funds into sustainability projects – and adopting ‘systems-level’ approach to make greater impact, survey finds
· Christina Zhao
Japan to support oil pipelines that bypass Strait of Hormuz
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will announce a strategy to circumvent the blocked Strait of Hormuz at the Green Transformation Implementation Council meeting this Wednesday. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
IN PHOTOS: Coconut Palace reopens to the public
INDIGENOUS. The Coconut Palace in Pasay City, also known as Tahanang Pilipino, reopens to the public on August 25, 2026, following extensive renovations. Designed by National Artist for Architecture Francisco 'Bobby' Mañosa, the landmark is known for its distinctive Filipino architecture and use of coconut and other…
· Mia Gonzalez
India rebuked by UN discrimination watchdog
GENEVA — India must better protect tribal peoples and disadvantaged castes subjected to extrajudicial killings, torture and violence by law enforcement, a United Nations watchdog said Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Raymund Lachica as defense witness? No plans yet, says Sara Duterte’s team
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· Jairo Bolledo
Singaporean who filmed couple on rooftop and demanded sex, cash gets jail
Mohammad Sharulnaim Miswan also targeted another couple having sex in a car and took a photo of them before confronting the pair
· CNA
Singaporean who filmed couple on rooftop and demanded sex, cash gets jail
Mohammad Sharulnaim Miswan also targeted another couple having sex in a car and took a photo of them before confronting the pair
· CNA
Tottenham signs Savinho to take summer spending to more than $400M
Manchester City’s Savinho, center, battles for the ball with Atletico Madrid’s Dani Martinez, left, and Obed Vargas during the preseason friendly soccer match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Steve Douglas
Tax agency investigates company-funded mansions for wealthy owners
South Korea’s tax authority is cracking down on companies that turn corporate-owned homes into private perks for their controlling families, including a 20 billion won ($14.4 million) mansion in Hannam-dong, Seoul, and luxury retreats disguised as employee welfare facilities.
· Park Yuna
S. Korea's esports national team shares ambitions ahead of Asian Games
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean national team for the esports category in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held a kick-off ceremony Tuesday and shared their ambitions.
· Kang Jae-eun
Rescatistas no hallan rastro de los 22 tripulantes desaparecidos tras naufragio en bahía de Bengala
NUEVA DELHI (AP) — Los rescatistas que buscan a 22 marineros desaparecidos no han encontrado rastro de su buque de carga con bandera de Panamá después de que la embarcación se hundió en la bahía de Bengala la semana pasada, informó el martes la Guardia Costera de India.
Castro accuses Senator Marcos of absolving VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro accused Senator-judge Imee Marcos of attempting to shield Vice President Sara Duterte during the Senate impeachment trial.
· Allen Limos
DND wants P324.6-billion budget for 2027
BUDGET BRIEFING. Defense Secretary Gilberto 'Gibo' Teodoro Jr. faces the House appropriations committee for the Department of National Defense's proposed 2027 budget.
· Mia Gonzalez
#NPD trends on Chinese social media as people seek advice on how to deal with narcissistic partners | South China Morning Post
Influencers are offering tips and training on spotting signs of narcissistic personality disorder, and how to manage partners who display the traits.
Duterte camp presses court to void grave threats case
MANILA, Philippines — The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte urged a Quezon City Regional Trial Court during Tuesday’s oral argument to quash the grave threats case filed against her by the Department of Justice (DOJ), arguing that impeachable officials cannot be criminally prosecuted while serving their term.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?
Missile tests hours after China’s foreign minister left Seoul won’t alter Beijing’s focus on regime stability, analysts say
· Shi Jiangtao
Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?
Missile tests hours after China’s foreign minister left Seoul won’t alter Beijing’s focus on regime stability, analysts say
· Shi Jiangtao
Philippine poverty falls to record low, but many still feel insecure
Despite cutting poverty to a record-low 9.7 per cent, high costs and climate risks leave millions of Filipino families on edge
· Sam Beltran
Philippine poverty falls to record low, but many still feel insecure
Despite cutting poverty to a record-low 9.7 per cent, high costs and climate risks leave millions of Filipino families on edge
· Sam Beltran
The Dutertes’ 40-year reign: Forged from strongman and victim
FOR DUTERTE. Supporters gather in Davao City to rally and celebrate the 80th birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte on March 28, 2025.
· Chay Hofilena
The Dutertes' 40-year reign: Forged from strongman and victim
FOR DUTERTE. Supporters gather in Davao City to rally and celebrate the 80th birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte on March 28, 2025.
· Chay Hofilena
[Key Points] Korea eyes record 800 trillion won budget to revive growth
2027 government spending expected to exceed W800tr
· Son Ji-hyoung
Faker heads to Asian Games as South Korea targets esports gold sweep
Faker returns for his 3rd Asian Games as Korea targets 5 esports golds
· Lee Yoon-seo
How China’s smog-busting, anti-pollution plan will clear Shenzhen’s skies for Apec summit
Tech hub to curb industrial output, conduct drills and use AI to pinpoint pollution sources, creating ‘crisp air’ as world leaders roll in
· Frank Chen
How China’s smog-busting, anti-pollution plan will clear Shenzhen’s skies for Apec summit
Tech hub to curb industrial output, conduct drills and use AI to pinpoint pollution sources, creating ‘crisp air’ as world leaders roll in
· Frank Chen
Sara Duterte trial: OVP confidential funds request came before written plan
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· Dwight de Leon
Lea Salonga explains why she unfollowed BTS’ RM, J-Hope
MANILA, Philippines — Lea Salonga said she unfollowed BTS members RM and J-Hope “for my own sake” after their attendance at a Chris Brown concert in Toronto sparked backlash among fans.
· Iza Iglesias
Display Mercedes-Benz backs into escalator at Chinese mall | South China Morning Post
Local media reported a staff member in the mall’s basement suffered slight injuries.
AI smart glasses force South Korea to rewrite its exam rules
Five exam cheats caught in eight weeks are forcing South Korea into a regulatory overhaul
· SCMP’s Asia desk
AI smart glasses force South Korea to rewrite its exam rules
Five exam cheats caught in eight weeks are forcing South Korea into a regulatory overhaul
· SCMP’s Asia desk
[Key Points] Lee orders police reform push as accountability concerns mount
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
Rescuers searching for crew days after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal
NEW DELHI (AP) — Rescuers searching for 22 missing sailors have found no trace of their Panama-flagged cargo ship after the vessel sank in the Bay of Bengal last week, the Indian Coast Guard said Tuesday.
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities in modernization push, defense chief says
The Philippines plans to expand its unmanned capabilities, including through the development and acquisition of drones as part of efforts to modernize its military, its defense chief said on Tuesday.
· REUTERS
Discovered body confirmed to be of woman missing in Jeju: police
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A body discovered on the southern island of Jeju has been confirmed to be that of Jang Mi-ran, a missing woman whose case was allegedly closed prematurely in May, police said Tuesday.
· Lee Haye-ah
Marcos eyes electric tricycle, e-jeep manufacturing to reduce reliance on petroleum
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. eyes all-Filipino electric tricycle and electric jeepney production by shiftinglocal transport production toward cleaner energy solutions.
· Allen Limos
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday.-----------------■ S. Korea records 20 heat wave days this year, double long-term average
· Kang Jae-eun
China taps high-altitude winds for power generation by flying craft to 4,000m
The craft, developed by a Chinese start-up, uses winds at high altitude to produce electricity
· Huizhao Huang
China taps high-altitude winds for power generation by flying craft to 4,000m
The craft, developed by a Chinese start-up, uses winds at high altitude to produce electricity
· Huizhao Huang
Israel’s strikes push Syria towards Mecca defence pact membership
Air strikes intended to curb Turkish expansion risk triggering the very encirclement Israel fears, analysts say
· Tom Hussain
Israel’s strikes push Syria towards Mecca defence pact membership
Air strikes intended to curb Turkish expansion risk triggering the very encirclement Israel fears, analysts say
· Tom Hussain
JD.com, Chinese state firms swoop into Hong Kong's border megaproject
An aerial view shows a construction site for a rail station at Hung Shui Kiu on Aug. 5, part of Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development plan. (China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)
· LORRETTA CHEN
No China warships monitored in West Philippine Sea from Aug. 18-24
MANILA, Philippines — No Chinese navy warships were monitored in four key areas of the West Philippine Sea from Aug. 18 to 24, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
· Gabryelle Dumalag
China denounces 'economic wars' as US starts campaign to cut off Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing in September 2025. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Hasina spat stalls Bangladesh-India reset. What would break the deadlock?
Dhaka, Bangladesh — New Delhi and Dhaka had been quietly planning Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first visit to India since taking office earlier this year, when a news conference shattered those efforts.
· Moudud Ahmmed Sujan