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Zhuque-3 is China’s second orbital rocket to demonstrate first-stage recovery after a Long March-10B first stage was captured offshore using a net in July.
MSD in the Philippines — a trade name of Merck & Co., Inc, Rahway, NJ, USA — announced the appointment of Mary Srethapakdi as managing director for the Philippines while concurrently leading MSD’s operations in Thailand. She succeeds Andreas Riedel, who has been appointed Managing Director for MSD Vietnam.
India's auto companies recorded some of the strongest revenue growth in the April-June quarter, with demand lifted by both personal income and goods and services tax cuts last year, according to an ICRA report. © Getty Images
This is the second raid involving a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in two weeks. Almost all the crew are from Myanmar
This is the second raid involving a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in two weeks. Almost all the crew are from Myanmar
MANILA, Philippines — Former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Edward Barber is engaged to his non-showbiz partner, Ricki Umali.
India’s Ravindra Jadeja celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva during the day five of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
The Hong Kong Exchange has seen a rush of listings by mainland Chinese companies. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgian pro-Palestinian organization operating against IDF soldiers who served as combatants, announced on Wednesday that it has filed another criminal complaint in India against an Israeli currently vacationing in the country.
MANILA, Philippines — The cast and filmmakers of DreamWorks Animation’s "Forgotten Island" are heading to Manila on Aug. 25, giving Filipino fans a chance to meet the voices and creatives behind the new animated film.
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's investments into startups for the first half of 2026 marked a record high for the six-month period, amid active investments into cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, government data showed Wednesday.
An estimated 12.7 million university graduates have entered the job market this summer
An estimated 12.7 million university graduates have entered the job market this summer
Data shows Wavve nearly closing gap with Netflix on users' time spent in first half of 2026
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Wednesday passed a motion to set up a special committee to support Busan’s bid to host the 2028 United Nations Ocean Conference.
Europe embraces self-driving technology, opening up further opportunities for Chinese companies to expand overseas fleet, says Pony AI CEO
Europe embraces self-driving technology, opening up further opportunities for Chinese companies to expand overseas fleet, says Pony AI CEO
Specialist urges world’s third-largest pension fund to turn reform rules into action
Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid and social media live stream at Kherlen Tohoi oil block
Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid and social media live stream at Kherlen Tohoi oil block
Malaysia’s Genting is under pressure to woo high rollers away from its Las Vegas counterpart as its gaming licence comes up for renewal
Malaysia’s Genting is under pressure to woo high rollers away from its Las Vegas counterpart as its gaming licence comes up for renewal
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
B2B housing deals, Southeast Asia expansion open new growth channels
Singapore's financial district is seen in 2023. The city-state is aiming to boost its asset management sector as competition intensifies with Hong Kong and other regional hubs. © Reuters
Arshad Hamid, sobreviviente del sismo, busca objetos de su casa dañada en North Lamba Leda, en la provincia de Nusa Tenggara Oriental, Indonesia, el 19 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Firdia Lisnawati)
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MANILA, Philippines — Reigning Asian Games champion Annie Ramirez will spearhead the 15-member Philippine jiu-jitsu squad that will compete at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Finance chief pledges market reforms, equal treatment as Seoul seeks deeper strategic cooperation
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto gestures as he delivers his annual state of the nation address on Aug. 14. In his budget speech the same day, he announced macroeconomic targets that economists say are "ambitious." © Reuters
ROBLOX. Roblox Corporation's head of communications in APAC, Papri Dev, answers questions from the media at the Roblox Unblox event dealing with safety on the platform
A Unitree G1 embodied intelligent robot is displayed at an industry event in Shanghai on Aug. 12. (VCG via Getty Images)
South Korea will officially introduce short-term parental leave of one or two weeks from Thursday, aimed at helping parents cope with sudden or short-term gaps in childcare.
With its need for Russian gas limiting fresh sanctions, analysts say Tokyo has few economic weapons left to respond
With its need for Russian gas limiting fresh sanctions, analysts say Tokyo has few economic weapons left to respond
Record earnings at Korea Zinc contrast with Young Poong’s weakening profit and lower smelter utilization
Thousands of people are waiting for aid after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more than 200 and damaged thousands of homes in Indonesia. The Saturday morning quake caused widespread damage, with buildings collapsing onto parked cars, homes reduced to rubble and roads blocked by trees and bou…
MANILA, Philippines —Tropical Depression "Neneng" maintained its strength while moving northwestward, enhancing the southwest monsoon that has been dumping rain and causing flooding in Metro Manila and a wide swathe of Luzon over the past few days, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Servic…
President Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quarters
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Some victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment
Some victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment
Shinhan, Hanwha also reorganize local operations as Jakarta centralizes oversight of financial groups
South Korea secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup after edging Japan 67-64 in Ahmedabad, India, on Tuesday.
Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon policy chief, has just completed a tour of South-east Asia where he tried to assure America’s allies that the US is still with them and dissuade them from pursuing a “middle power” strategy that excludes Washington and its weapons industry.
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday he hoped scaled-back military drills between South Korea and the United States could open the door for dialogue between North Korea and Washington.
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Police have determined the statute of limitations has expired regarding allegations that the Korea Football Association (KFA) offered sexual entertainment to foreign referees between 2011 and 2012, an official said Wednesday.
NUEVA DELHI (AP) — Un incendio en un hotel de Calcuta en la madrugada del miércoles dejó al menos nueve muertos y seis heridos en la capital del estado indio de Bengala Occidental, informó la policía.
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…
At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said.