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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China’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
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
Authorities shift focus to evacuees’ prolonged displacement after Kumamoto quake
With three weeks having passed since a major earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, authorities are shifting their focus toward mitigating deaths from prolonged displacement due to extended stays in evacuation shelters.
· No Author
Francis Lopez awaits Gilas call-up, vows to stay ready
MANILA, Philippines — Francis Lopez delivered a stellar performance to power the Nagoya Fighting Eagles past the University of Santo Tomas, 92-91, and capture the 2026 Asiabasket NSAC World Invitational Tournament championship.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Canada review of Argentina lithium sale tests warming ties with China
Brine pools at a lithium site in Argentina: Canada is scrutinizing a sale of a project in the South American country to a Chinese company. © Reuters
· KENJI KAWASE
Thousands of Indonesians face food shortages and uncertainty after powerful quake | South China Morning Post
Over 5,000 people are living in temporary shelters after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia.
31 Chinese nationals caught after illegally entering S. Korea via Taean coast
TAEAN, South Korea, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- More than 30 Chinese nationals have been caught after illegally entering South Korea via the west coast in Taean over the past eight years, the Coast Guard said Monday.
· Park Boram
BARMM polls to proceed Sept. 14 despite official’s ambush — Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The Sept. 14 parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will push through despite the recent ambush on Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua, according to Malacañang.
· Dexter Cabalza
Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China missile tests
The incoming chair of the Pacific Islands Forum has urged leaders to unite against their region being used as a testing ground for nuclear-capable weapons, warning China’s recent ballistic missile launch sent a menacing message.
· Matthew Knott
7 muertos y más de una docena heridos en una estampida en un templo hindú en Bihar, India
PATNA, India (AP) — Siete personas murieron y más de una docena resultaron heridos el lunes en una estampida mortal en un templo hindú en el estado de Bihar, en el este de India, después de que un cable eléctrico que se rompió supuestamente provocara pánico entre los fieles, informaron funcionarios.
· Indrajit Singh
Illegal boat entries from China via Taean total 31 since 2019
At least 31 Chinese nationals have been caught trying to enter South Korea illegally by boat through Taean, South Chungcheong Province, since 2019, with most having previously stayed in the country, the Korea Coast Guard said Monday.
· Lim Jae-seong
Comiket Japan: Chinese games among growing overseas presence at largest fan convention | South China Morning Post
Japanese-style animation and games made overseas, such as Blue Archive and Azur Lane, have become increasingly popular in Japan.
At least six dead in ‘stampede-like’ incident at India temple
At least six people have died, and several have been injured, in a “stampede-like” incident caused by a falling electricity pole at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, in India’s eastern state of Bihar, according to officials.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
DONALD TRUMP. US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.
· Mia Gonzalez
The Dolphins exceeded expectations at the Pan Pacs. There’s even better to come in LA 2028
Los Angeles: When half a dozen of Australia’s top swimmers decided not to compete at the Pan Pacific Championships, there were fears of an American bloodbath at the quadrennial event in Irvine, California.
· Tom Decent
Korea Eximbank lends Glencore $1b to secure copper
The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Monday it would provide $1 billion in financing to Swiss commodities giant Glencore in return for a stable supply of copper to Korean companies.
· Jeon Ji-woo
HD Hyundai Electric eyes Europe with greener grid technology
HD Hyundai Electric said Monday it has developed Korea’s first 420-kilovolt circuit breaker that does not use sulfur hexafluoride, positioning the company to tap Europe’s growing market for greener power grid equipment.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Stampede at temple in India's Bihar state kills 7 dead
PATNA, India (AP) — A deadly stampede broke out at a Hindu temple in eastern India’s Bihar state on Monday after a snapped electric wire reportedly triggered panic among worshippers, officials said, killing seven people and injuring more than a dozen.
· Indrajit Singh
Is Philippines’ aim to become an arms exporter like India overly ambitious?
The timeline for the Philippines to develop self-reliance in defence is long, while the political will may be lacking, analysts say
· Sam Beltran
Is Philippines’ aim to become an arms exporter like India overly ambitious?
The timeline for the Philippines to develop self-reliance in defence is long, while the political will may be lacking, analysts say
· Sam Beltran
Asian shares mostly gain and US futures are mixed
A general view shows the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Miles en Indonesia esperan ayuda tras un sismo que mató a 54 y empaña su Día de la Independencia
Motoristas pasan junto a un edificio que se vino abajo durante un sismo en Reo, en la provincia de Nusa Tenggara Oriental, Indonesia, el lunes 17 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Firdia Lisnawati)
· Firdia Lisnawati
Anisimova braces for packed crowd vs Eala in Cincinnati Open
MANILA, Philippines — American netter Amanda Anisimova expects a packed stadium when she faces Filipino ace Alex Eala at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open third round (round of 32) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center P&G Center Court Monday night in Ohio, Tuesday morning in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Anisimova braces for packed crowd in Eala clash
MANILA, Philippines — American netter Amanda Anisimova expects a packed stadium when she faces Filipino ace Alex Eala at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open third round (round of 32) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center P&G Center Court Monday night in Ohio, Tuesday morning in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Elite science high schools boost enrollment as AI, chip demand grows
South Korea's elite science high schools will admit a record number of students next year, expanding opportunities for young science talent at a time when universities and companies are competing for students in fields from artificial intelligence and semiconductors to medicine.
· Park Han-na
Rain from southwest monsoon to reach intense level again; LPA enters PAR
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· Acor Arceo
Chinese hedge funds rotate out of Nvidia and US hyperscalers in evolving AI trade
China’s top-ranked hedge fund managers change tactics to ride the changing wave of overseas investments and market dynamics
· Zhang Shidong
Chinese hedge funds rotate out of Nvidia and US hyperscalers in AI trade
China’s top-ranked hedge fund managers change tactics to ride the changing wave of overseas investments and market dynamics
· Zhang Shidong
Who will take helm of South Korean men’s national soccer team?
Poyet, Casas, Torrent eyed for interim Korea job; former Serbia coach seeks long-term role
· Park Jun-hee
Paradise City to host Sound Planet Festival
Seventy-three acts from Korea and Japan will perform at Sound Planet Festival at Paradise City in Incheon this fall.
· Hong Yoo
G-Star at crossroads as Korean game giants opt out
Korea’s biggest game companies are bypassing G-Star for overseas showcases, putting the country’s largest gaming convention at a crossroads.
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Australia slows down ‘backpacker visas’ in fresh migration crackdown
The visas, which allow people to work and travel in Australia for a set period of time, are popular with European and Japanese citizens
· Bloomberg
Australia slows down ‘backpacker visas’ in fresh migration crackdown
The visas, which allow people to work and travel in Australia for a set period of time, are popular with European and Japanese citizens
· Bloomberg
Trump order to scale back S. Korea-US drills raises alliance concerns
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…
· Jung Min-kyung