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Newest first · UTC+11:00Transit giant CRRC sets down marker in Hong Kong as sales pitch to overseas cities
Beijing’s largest rolling stock manufacturer is eyeing a local Kai Tak project – and its autonomous buses – as a launch pad for global expansion
· Frank Chen
Transit giant CRRC redoubles Hong Kong push as sales pitch to overseas cities
Beijing’s largest rolling stock manufacturer is eyeing a local Kai Tak project – and its autonomous buses – as a launch pad for global expansion
· Frank Chen
South Korea’s moon landing, quantum chips: Seoul bets big on post-AI economy
The country has identified seven next-generation industries, including nuclear fusion and small modular reactors, to stem sluggish growth potential
· Park Chan-kyong
South Korea’s moon landing, quantum chips: Seoul bets big on post-AI economy
The country has identified seven next-generation industries, including nuclear fusion and small modular reactors, to stem sluggish growth potential
· Park Chan-kyong
Deluge at Tokyo airport kills four and strands 7,000 as Hawaii braces for tropical storm
Published 14 August 2026 3:09pm
· Sbsaustralia
Hong Kong to reappoint insurance regulator as industry braces for tough period: sources
Insurance Authority CEO Clement Cheung Wan-ching will be reappointed Friday to help industry navigate Beijing’s tax clampdown, sources said
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong to reappoint insurance regulator as industry braces for tough period: sources
Insurance Authority CEO Clement Cheung Wan-ching will be reappointed Friday to help industry navigate Beijing’s tax clampdown, sources said
· Enoch Yiu
US accuses 9 Latin American countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
More than 40 countries targeted for helping Beijing illegally avoid tariffs by rerouting trade via nations with lower American import duties
· Igor Patrick
US accuses 9 Latin American countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
More than 40 countries targeted for helping Beijing illegally avoid tariffs by rerouting trade via nations with lower American import duties
· Igor Patrick
As China deepens reforms, Zhu Rongji’s legacy serves as an inspiration
The former premier played a key role in the developments that helped shape China’s rise to the world’s second-largest economy today
· SCMP Editorial
As China deepens reforms, Zhu Rongji’s legacy serves as an inspiration
The former premier played a key role in the developments that helped shape China’s rise to the world’s second-largest economy today
· SCMP Editorial
N. Korea warns of 'new level of deterrent' ahead of key S. Korea-U.S. military drills
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday denounced an upcoming joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States, warning it will respond to the drills "with a new level of a deterrent."
· Woo Jae-yeon
Chinese banks test repo-linked corporate loans to make pricing more market-based
Lenders are shifting loan benchmarks to short-term market rates, which analysts say heightens volatility and tests risk controls
· Chelsea Yang
Beyond Sara: Confidential funds run deep in local governments
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· Herbie G
Applied Materials projects China revenue to grow in 2026 despite US curbs
Applied Materials reported a record $9.12 billion in total revenue during the May-July quarter driven by strong AI demand. © Reuters
· YIFAN YU
Trump gov't announces new tariffs on drones, including 15 pct levy on S. Korea, Japan, others
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday to impose new tariffs on drones and their components, including a 15 percent levy on imports from South Korea, Japan and other economies, the White House said, portraying the move as an effort to bolster national security.
· Song Sang-ho
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 14)
Housing supply plan reaches greenbelt, but trust and execution are key
· Chae Yun-hwan
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 14)
South Korea's red line on arming Ukraine: Seoul's restraint is sober calculation of its own survival
· Chae Yun-hwan
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 14)
AI-driven search shift: Google's rise in Korea illustrates why portals like Naver must adapt to AI era
· Chae Yun-hwan
China’s STEM students turn to Singapore as Western study options shrink
City state’s scholarships for students from China form an early-stage talent pipeline into its highly skilled workforce, experts say
· Alyssa Chen
In Focus | Why Singapore scholarships are drawing China’s brightest STEM talent
City state’s scholarships for students from China form an early-stage talent pipeline into its highly skilled workforce, experts say
· Alyssa Chen
Putin's First Ever Visit To Japanese-Claimed Islands Provokes Outrage In Tokyo
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made a provocative visit to the far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time ever. Japan immediately lodged a "strong" protest given it also has long claimed the territory, resulting in an avalanche of denunciatory headlines in Japanese press.
· Tyler Durden
Comelec chief asks lawmakers to decide BSKE fate by September
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives should decide on the fate of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) by September so that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) can make the necessary adjustments and prevent further wastage of government resources.
· Dianne Sampang
Australia's biggest spectator air show returns to Gold Coast
Topic:Tourism and Leisure Industry
· Emily Dobson
(URGENT) Trump signs proclamation to impose 15 pct on drones, components from S. Korea, Japan, others
(2nd LD) Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices
· Song Sang-ho
What the Mecca military pact means for China
Defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan presents a complex strategic calculus for Beijing, demanding a masterclass in balance
· Ronny P. Sasmita
What the Mecca military pact means for China
Defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan presents a complex strategic calculus for Beijing, demanding a masterclass in balance
· Ronny P. Sasmita
Can Takaichi's $2.3tn bet on industrial policy revive growth in Japan?
"Physical AI," which combines artificial intelligence with Japan's manufacturing prowess, embodies the wager at the heart of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's economic blueprint. (Nikkei illustration)
· AKANE OKUTSU
EUA acusam Brasil de ajudar China a evitar tarifas
O governo dos Estados Unidos incluiu o Brasil em uma lista de mais de 40 países que acusa de ajudarem a China a burlar tarifas de importação.
· Redação DW
[Lee Byung-jong] Return Yongsan base to Korea
Imagine the vast Central Park in New York or Hyde Park in London being occupied by foreign troops. It would be a tremendous humiliation for New Yorkers or Londoners, as well as for Americans or Britons more generally. Unfortunately, such an unthinkable and unpleasant situation has actually been taking place in Seoul…
· Korea Herald
Japan is arming for a long range fight, and China is worried
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
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By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
Kioxia-linked leveraged ETFs await US approval
Companies such as Kioxia Holdings have seen their profiles rise alongside the AI boom. (Photo by Yohei Fukai)
· Staff Writer
Palace slams Erice: 'No facts, only theories’
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro slammed Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice over his statements that President Marcos will not bring former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to jail over alleged flood control fund corruption.
· Allen Limos
Companies eye untapped gas in the 'Saudi Arabia of the Pacific'
Topic:Business, Economics and Finance
· Marian Faa
NBI to investigate Facebook pages for using Palace logo
MANILA, Philippines— Malacañang announced that the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), through its Anti-Fake News Desk (AFND), has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate and file criminal charges against the operators of a Facebook page for spreading fake news while using the offic…
· Allen Limos
Professor’s alleged role in China programmes leads to ban from US funding
Academic Tao Li was a programme officer at the National Science Foundation, a job that included overseeing the awarding of research grants
· Bloomberg
Professor’s alleged role in China programmes leads to ban from US funding
Academic Tao Li was a programme officer at the National Science Foundation, a job that included overseeing the awarding of research grants
· Bloomberg
Japan to deploy stronger AI safeguards as model capabilities advance
Claude Mythos is said to be much more capable at finding system weaknesses than previous AI models. (Photo by Yohei Fukai)
· Staff Writer
Collapsing ceilings, asbestos, and holes in walls: Pentagon watchdog sounds alarm over condition of US bases in Pacific
US military installations across the Pacific are in an alarming state of decay, a new Pentagon inspector general’s report has found, calling for “immediate attention” to fix crumbling infrastructure.
· RT
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US military installations across the Pacific are in an alarming state of decay, a new Pentagon inspector general’s report has found, calling for “immediate attention” to fix crumbling infrastructure.
· RT
N. Korea's Kim could seek renewed summitry with Trump after U.S. midterm elections: expert
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could seek renewed summitry with U.S. President Donald Trump, potentially after the U.S. midterm elections this fall, if Pyongyang adopts a "revisionist" approach to help cement its status as a nuclear-armed state, an expert said Thursday.
· Song Sang-ho
President Marcos orders faster development of Sangley Point International Airport in Cavite
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered concerned agencies to expedite the development and completion of the Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite.
· The Manila Times
Japan's Takaichi charts own course on Russian diplomacy
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, visited the southern Kuril Islands for the first time amid a diplomatic shift by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Source photos by Kyodo and Tass)
· Staff Writer
NCDA supports proposed bills guaranteeing monthly allowance, digital accessibility for PWDs
MANILA, Philippines — The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Thursday supported measures recently introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives aimed at improving the rights of persons with disabilities.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Japan to raise income requirements for skilled foreign professionals
The government views highly skilled professionals as key sources of innovation for Japanese companies and research institutions. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Global tech event places PH as next wave of business growth
GOHIGHLEVEL, an international sales, marketing, and customer relationship management (CRM) platform, chose the Philippines as the second stop of its live tech conference at Manila Marriott Hotel in Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, from Aug. 8-9, 2026.
· The Manila Times
Japan's top IT firms aim to switch to AI-led development by 2030
AI will play a growing role at Japan's top information technology companies. (Nikkei montage/Source images by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer