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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. eyes all-Filipino electric tricycle and electric jeepney production by shiftinglocal transport production toward cleaner energy solutions.
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
The craft, developed by a Chinese start-up, uses winds at high altitude to produce electricity
The craft, developed by a Chinese start-up, uses winds at high altitude to produce electricity
Air strikes intended to curb Turkish expansion risk triggering the very encirclement Israel fears, analysts say
Air strikes intended to curb Turkish expansion risk triggering the very encirclement Israel fears, analysts say
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)
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).
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing in September 2025. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters)
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.
Around 40,000 out of roughly 73,000 employees walked off the job on Friday in the first such strike action for a decade
Around 40,000 out of roughly 73,000 employees walked off the job on Friday in the first such strike action for a decade
Sri Lanka’s Pasindu Sooriyabandara celebrates his fifty runs during day three of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
South Korea plans to offer round-the-clock AI assistance for public services ranging from welfare and taxes to food and drug information as part of a broader push to bring artificial intelligence into government operations.
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is seeking P29.5 billion in its proposed expenditure program for 2027.
MANILA, Philippines — Undefeated Eumir Felix Marcial is going for the most important fight in his eighth professional bout when he faces local guy Omar Ulises Huerta on September 19 as one of the undercards of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz-Nestor Bravo main event bout at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.
Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia CEO Luke Mahony, left, signs a memorandum of understanding with local industry associations in Jakarta on Aug. 24 related to its role as an intermediary in the export of key commodities. (Photo by Rezha Hadyan)
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SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States remain committed to the goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula despite the omission of the term from the readouts of their top diplomats' latest phone call, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
New Delhi's bid to attract foreign funds through a special scheme has helped power $73 billion in inflows in the last 11 weeks, driven by the incentives offered to non-resident Indians for making foreign currency deposits in Indian banks.
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A Jeju police officer accused of wrongfully closing a missing person case that may have led to the woman's death attended an arrest warrant hearing at a court on the southern resort island Tuesday.
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- At the tender age of 16, Kim Seung-won owns the national record in the women's 50-meter backstroke swimming event with 27.71 seconds.
WADE. Vehicles and pedestrians navigate a flooded portion of Taft Avenue after heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, intensified by Typhoon Inday, inundated low-lying areas, resulting in slower traffic and delays during the afternoon rush hour, on July 10, 2026.
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SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded about 20 days of heat wave conditions so far this year, nearly double the long-term average over the same period, the state weather agency said Tuesday.
Bain Capital’s acquisition of Gong Cha may signal a shift in bubble tea investment strategy, as sector slows after years of rapid expansion
Bain Capital’s acquisition of Gong Cha may signal a shift in bubble tea investment strategy, as sector slows after years of rapid expansion
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Tuesday it has selected Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as South Korea's official submission for next year's Academy Awards.
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first music festival aiming for carbon neutrality will be held in Incheon this weekend, featuring a wide range of K-pop artists, such as god, Highlight, Onew and Zion.T and Epik High, its organizer said Tuesday.
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveThe South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-corruption campaign. A series accompanying the data project looks at its main conclusion and the story behind the…
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveThe South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-corruption campaign. A series accompanying the data project looks at its main conclusion and the story behind the…
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday the government has yet to decide whether to attend an international economic forum to be held in Russia next week.
PRINCE Retail, one of the Philippines’ leading community-focused retail chains, partners with Capillary Technologies, a global leader in AI-powered customer loyalty and engagement solutions.
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- After grabbing three gold medals and one silver medal in his Asian Games debut three years ago in China, South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min said Tuesday he is hungry for more this fall.
HIT Forum panelist Park Jeong-woo sees gains from chips and governance reforms, but says broader growth is needed for sustained premium
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Nagoya will be the main host city of the upcoming Asian Games, but all swimming races will be held at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the Japanese capital next month.
Previous lunar eclipse creates a 'Blood Moon' as seen from the Philippines in March 2026
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Tuesday it has selected Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as South Korea's official submission for next year's Academy Awards.
Musulmanes indonesios asisten a una oración para pedir lluvia tras los incendios registrados eb varias regiones en las regiones de Sumatra y Kalimantan, en Palembang, Sumatra del Sur, Indonesia, el 25 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Muhammad Fajri)
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SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Tuesday it coordinated with Malaysian authorities to reduce the time needed to issue free trade agreement (FTA) certificates of origin for condensate imports.
Lawmakers are set to establish clear liability standards for self-driving cars, a move that could open the floodgates for next-gen vehicles
Lawmakers are set to establish clear liability standards for self-driving cars, a move that could open the floodgates for next-gen vehicles
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd coming to you from London.
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…
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's space agency said Tuesday it will push to localize key components for five-seat hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft and build four prototypes by 2032.
With thousands of fire hotspots traced to corporate land, the president has vowed action – but past efforts to collect fines have failed
With thousands of fire hotspots traced to corporate land, the president has vowed action – but past efforts to collect fines have failed
SENATE HEARING. Police Staff Sergeant Arla Ray Paciencia, the aunt of one of the two minors tagged in the Tacloban City school shooting, attends the Senate inquiry into the incident, on July 1, 2026.
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala's superfan wearing an inflatable blue dinosaur suit with a Philippine flag cape arrived in New York to cheer for the Filipino tennis ace at the US Open.