CXMT tops 4 trillion yuan as AI-fuelled memory rally lifts China’s chip champion
Shares jump 12 per cent to a record as bullish signals from SanDisk reinforce expectations that AI-driven memory demand will keep supplies tight
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Newest first · UTC+11:00CXMT tops 4 trillion yuan as AI-fuelled memory rally lifts China’s chip champion
Shares jump 12 per cent to a record as bullish signals from SanDisk reinforce expectations that AI-driven memory demand will keep supplies tight
· Howard Liu
Acosta tells court Sara Duterte ordered P125M turned over to security officer
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· Dwight de Leon
Defense explains objection to AI use: We’re just concerned about accuracy
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· Jairo Bolledo
Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake
MBAY, Indonesia — Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited aid Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices.
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea finishes 6th at U-17 Worlds
South Korea finished sixth in its debut at the 2026 FIVB Girls' U-17 World Championship.
· Korea Herald
China’s shaping the future of open‑source technology including AI
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· Christopher Tong
Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake
At least 53 people have been killed and some 5,000 displaced by the initial quake, which struck at a depth of just 15km
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Lee expresses condolences over deadly quake in Indonesia
SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed his condolences to the victims of a deadly earthquake in Indonesia and hoped for the safe return of those who remain missing.
· Yi Wonju
Job losses mount in German automotive sector as challenge from China intensifies
Automotive industry shed more than 40,000 jobs – 5.8 per cent of its workforce – in first half of year, statistical office says
· Huizhao Huang
Job losses mount in German automotive sector as challenge from China intensifies
Automotive industry shed more than 40,000 jobs – 5.8 per cent of its workforce – in first half of year, statistical office says
· Huizhao Huang
Japan's Ippudo aims for Indonesian noodle network with halal help
Chikaranomoto Holdings' Ramen Mania outlets in Muslim-majority Indonesia offer dishes based on chicken or seafood broths in order to be halal-certified. (Photo by Chikaranomoto Holdings)
· Staff Writer
Geely's Q2 profit grows 37% as exports increasingly power sales
Journalists peer into a Geely Starray EM-i car, a mid-sized plug-in hybrid SUV, at a news conference in Paris on April 28. © Reuters
· WATARU SUZUKI
China’s property recovery is fragile, but ignoring it is a mistake
Japan’s commercial property market is in a league of its own, but the sharp repricing in China creates compelling opportunities for investors
· Nicholas Spiro
China’s property recovery is fragile, but ignoring it is a mistake
Japan’s commercial property market is in a league of its own, but the sharp repricing in China creates compelling opportunities for investors
· Nicholas Spiro
Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concerns
Activists and residents ask authorities to protect Maju Forest and greenery near Gillman Barracks and consider other sites for development
· Kolette Lim
Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concerns
Activists and residents ask authorities to protect Maju Forest and greenery near Gillman Barracks and consider other sites for development
· Kolette Lim
Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs gain a foothold at consumers’ expense
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· Kent Jones
U.S. Drafts Ultimatum for Allies Joining China's AI Bloc
The United States is preparing to tell 35 countries they cannot belong to both the American and Chinese artificial intelligence coalitions, and that joining Beijing's framework will cost them their place in Washington's, according to an undated State Department draft letter reviewed by Reuters and a U.S. official wh…
· Tyler Durden
Marcos gov’t seeks P10.773 billion in confidential, intel funds for 2027
2027 NEP. Senate President Win Gatchalian and Acting Budget Secretary Kim Robert De Leon led the ceremonial turnover of the proposed ₱7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program to the Senate on August 12, 2026.
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Senate suspends work Monday
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate suspended its work starting at 4 p.m, Monday, amid continued heavy rains associated with the southwest monsoon or habagat.
· Catherine S. Valente
Marikina suspends Tuesday F2F, online classes; river reaches 2nd alarm
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina suspended Tuesday's face-to-face (F2F) and online classes as rain.
· Reina C. Tolentino
India temple stampede kills seven — authorities
PATNA, India — A stampede at a Hindu temple in India's eastern Bihar state killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday, officials said.
· Agence France-Presse
Presidential office expects N. Korea-U.S. leaders' friendship to lead to dialogue
SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Monday it expects the friendship between the leaders of North Korea and the United States to help lead to bilateral talks on peace on the Korean Peninsula, following President Donald Trump's reported order to scale back joint military exercises with Seoul.
· Park Boram
All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest
The mandatory screening process was ordered after a Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges
· Reuters
All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrest
The mandatory screening process was ordered after a Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges
· Reuters
Manav Suthar takes 2 wickets as Sri Lanka crumbles to 99-5 against India in 1st test
Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva walks off the filed after losing his wicket during the day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India In Galle, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
China's economic growth challenges mount as consumption slips
Workers assemble a wind turbine generator in Inner Mongolia, China, on June 13. China's industrial production growth slowed to 4.5% in July from 5.3% in June. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Red rainfall warning up in more areas
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Monday issued a red rainfall warning for Metro Manila and other areas.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Small fishers plead with Supreme Court: Consider our rights, too
LIVELIHOOD. Fisherfolk gather their catch before transporting it to the Noveleta Fishport in Cavite, on March 20, 2026.
· Iya Gozum
China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens
China's economy lost momentum across the board in July, as consumer spending stalled and urban investment contracted at a faster pace while unemployment ticked higher, adding to pressure on Beijing to step up support in the second half.
· Anniek Bao, Evelyn Cheng
Cone says June Mar ‘plucked out’ of retirement, to play in FIBA window
MANILA, Philippines — June Mar Fajardo is set to play his final games for Gilas Pilipinas when the national squad plays two home games against Jordan and Iran in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers second round on Aug 28 and 30 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
· Richard Dy
Pakistan has won the diplomacy, now comes the harder test
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· Mansoor Qaisar
China’s domestic demand stays muted in July as retail sales miss expectations
Retail sales, a key consumption metric, trailed a 1.3 per cent growth forecast, while fixed-asset investment also weakened
· Xinyi Wu
China’s domestic demand stays muted in July as retail sales miss expectations
Retail sales, a key consumption metric, trailed a 1.3 per cent growth forecast, while fixed-asset investment also weakened
· Xinyi Wu
China’s self-driving push gains ground in Europe as Momenta, Pony.ai expand
Deutsche Bank raises its price target for Momenta while Pony.ai widens partnership with Uber to accelerate autonomous-vehicle roll-out in European cities
· Zoe SL Chan
China’s self-driving push gains ground in Europe as Momenta, Pony.ai expand
Deutsche Bank raises its price target for Momenta while Pony.ai widens partnership with Uber to accelerate autonomous-vehicle roll-out in European cities
· Zoe SL Chan
Geely's Q2 profit grows 36% as exports increasingly power sales
Journalists peer into a Geely Starray EM-i car, a mid-sized plug-in hybrid SUV, at a news conference in Paris on April 28. © Reuters
· WATARU SUZUKI
Korea seeks to keep $200b US investment rollout on track
South Korea and the US are seeking to resolve last-minute issues over a $200 billion Korean investment package, potentially complicating Seoul’s goal of unveiling the first projects by the end of this month, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Sunday.
· Jo He-rim
China adds an 800-passenger jet with ‘flying wing’ body to its big aircraft plan
Futuristic plane model has a wingspan 1.6 times that of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and seats more than world’s largest commercial aircraft
· Chao Kong
China adds an 800-passenger jet with ‘flying wing’ body to its big aircraft plan
Futuristic plane model has a wingspan 1.6 times that of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and seats more than world’s largest commercial aircraft
· Chao Kong
South Korea says joint drills are on despite Trump objections
U.S. soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division and South Korean soldiers participate in a river crossing exercise as part of last year's Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in Yeoju-gun, South Korea. © Getty Images
· KIM JAEWON
Ingenic launches IPO to join wave of mainland China chipmakers raising funds in Hong Kong
The semiconductor maker is set to raise a share offering in the city and begin trading later this month
· Ben Jiang
Ingenic launches IPO to join wave of mainland China chipmakers raising funds in Hong Kong
The semiconductor maker is set to raise a share offering in the city and begin trading later this month
· Ben Jiang
AI chipmaker Biren projects up to 22-fold revenue surge amid China’s hi-tech boom
Massive financial gains across domestic chipmakers underscore how the push for self-sufficiency is reshaping demand for home-grown hardware
· Ann Cao
AI chipmaker Biren projects up to 22-fold revenue surge amid China’s hi-tech boom
Massive financial gains across domestic chipmakers underscore how the push for self-sufficiency is reshaping demand for home-grown hardware
· Ann Cao
Sara Duterte files 2nd perjury complaint vs Ramil Madriaga
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· Jairo Bolledo
Shoving incident in Singapore over man patting girl’s head stirs heated debate
Some defend the man for his ‘friendly gesture’ commonly practised by the elderly, while another says he should ‘stay in your lane’
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Shoving incident in Singapore over man patting girl’s head stirs heated debate
Some defend the man for his ‘friendly gesture’ commonly practised by the elderly, while another says he should ‘stay in your lane’
· SCMP’s Asia desk
7 die in Indian temple stampede after electric wire snaps
Thousands of devotees had gathered at Ashok Dham Temple to offer prayers on Shravan, one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar.
· Associated Press