Singapore wins first ever Olympic gold in 2016 – SCMP archive
On this day 10 years ago, Joseph Schooling outswam Michael Phelps to bring Singapore its first Olympic gold medal
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Singapore wins first ever Olympic gold in 2016 – SCMP archive
On this day 10 years ago, Joseph Schooling outswam Michael Phelps to bring Singapore its first Olympic gold medal
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North Korea resumes long-delayed naval base construction amid fleet modernization
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Fruit fusion: how will the market react to Chinese scientists’ lychee-longan creation?
Described as tender and crisp, Cuimi delivers about double the yield compared with Shixia longan, say developers
· Dannie Peng
Fruit fusion: how will the market react to Chinese scientists’ lychee-longan creation?
Described as tender and crisp, Cuimi delivers about double the yield compared with Shixia longan, say developers
· Dannie Peng
Mirae Asset profit eclipses 3 of Korea’s big 4 banking groups
Record W1.91tr quarterly earnings trail only KB Financial as investment gains and overseas operations surge
· Choi Yeon-jae
North Korea missile launch hints at upgraded weapons exports to Russia for Ukraine war
North Korea usually reports launches but its silence in the recent launches raises the possibility they involved a top-secret new missile
· Park Chan-kyong
North Korea missile launch hints at upgraded weapons exports to Russia for Ukraine war
North Korea usually reports launches but its silence in the recent launches raises the possibility they involved a top-secret new missile
· Park Chan-kyong
Korean regulators risk undermining US-Korea trade, tech alliance, expert says
A US trade and technology expert has criticized South Korean regulators for applying rules unevenly in ways that disadvantage US companies, warning that Seoul’s approach to digital regulation could undermine the expanding US-Korea trade and technology alliance.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Myanmar ramps up civilian attacks with airborne weapons, U.N. says
Myanmar’s military is increasingly using drones, motorized paragliders and other low-cost aircraft to attack civilians, United Nations investigators said, even as the country’s rulers seek to project stability and gain legitimacy after a military-run election.
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Hong Kong seeks tech exposure to take on Nasdaq amid Beijing’s rising AI dominance
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Hong Kong seeks tech exposure amid Beijing’s rising AI dominance
The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance
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Filipino weightlifter Albert Delos Santos snares 3 golds, sets 2 new records in Asian Youth tiff
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino weightlifter Albert Ian Delos Santos snared 3 gold medals and established two new records in the process at the 2026 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships men's 70kg class in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Doctor and friend jailed for taking drugs at Singapore villa party
A judge rejected the pair’s claims that their drinks had been spiked with Ecstasy pills
· CNA
Doctor and friend jailed for taking drugs at Singapore villa party
A judge rejected the pair’s claims that their drinks had been spiked with Ecstasy pills
· CNA
DFA will 'defer' to security on need to continue provisional arrangement with China
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it would "defer" to the military establishment on the continued implementation of the provisional understanding (PU) with China if they still deemed it necessary.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Lee vows full backing for seven future industries to drive next wave of growth
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
Global carmakers replicate China strategy to gain foothold in India
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· SAYAN CHAKRABORTY
S. Korea pledges US$1 mln in aid to quake-hit Colombia
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· Woo Jae-yeon
Cyberattack attempts on Overseas Koreans Agency surge more than twelvefold
Cyberattack attempts targeting South Korea’s Overseas Koreans Agency surged to 4,271 in the first seven months of this year, more than 12 times the 353 attempts recorded throughout last year, according to data released Tuesday.
· Choi He-suk
Top court orders Nippon Steel to compensate family of another late forced laborer
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling ordering Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. to pay compensation to the family of a late South Korean forced into labor during Japan's 1910-1945 colonial rule of Korea.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Tulfo seeks probe on proposed Pax Silica Hub
MANILA, Philippines — Amid growing public concern, Sen. Raffy Tulfo has filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the proposed Pax Silica hub in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac to determine its economic, environmental, social, technological, and national security implications.
· Catherine S. Valente
Why have several nations raised red flags over Indian farm exports?
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Army seeks to automate field maintenance as staff shrinks
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Chinese EV makers move factories to Africa with as global trade shifts
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· Allan Olingo
[Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Painting of Sea Passage to the Ming dynasty
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· Park Yuna
China’s quant funds have an edge on foreign rivals, even as Beijing curbs trading speed
Top US quant teams unable to beat native competitors in mainland China unlike in Japan or India, despite regulatory clampdown on trading
· Daisy Wu
China’s quant funds have an edge on foreign rivals, even as Beijing curbs trading speed
Top US quant teams unable to beat native competitors in mainland China unlike in Japan or India, despite regulatory clampdown on trading
· Daisy Wu
Comelec: Teachers serving in polls can get service credits right after elections
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has allowed teachers serving as electoral board members to avail of their service incentive credits any time after the conduct of elections.
· Dianne Sampang
Perseid meteor shower peaks this week: How to catch it in Korea
One of the year's most anticipated meteor showers will be lighting up Korea's night skies this week, with particularly favorable viewing conditions as its peak coincides with a new moon.
· Tammy Park
Fire trucks deployed as severe drought grips Gyeongsang
Fire trucks from fire departments across South Korea are gathered in South Gyeongsang Province after the government issued a national firefighting mobilization order to respond to the region’s worsening drought.
· Lee Sun-young
Mass evacuations in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin brings more torrential rain to China
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· Yu Chen Li
Green space park for seniors, pet owners opens in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on Wednesday led the opening of a one-hectare public green space in Pandacan, Manila, for senior citizens, pet owners, and local residents.
· Dan Francis Madrazo
Kolmar Korea sets fresh record on indie brand growth
Kolmar Korea posted record revenue and profit for the second straight quarter, crossing 100 billion won ($70.7 million) in operating profit for the first time as demand for skincare and suncare products surged.
· No Kyung-min
Taiwan condemns ‘dangerous’ planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east
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· Mia Gonzalez
Beijing’s tree die-off reveals hidden risks of rapid underground water recovery
Thousands of trees die in Jinzhandian Park, a lush flood-storage wetland, amid exceptionally wet and rainy summer
· Dannie Peng
Beijing’s tree die-off reveals hidden risks of rapid underground water recovery
Thousands of trees die in Jinzhandian Park, a lush flood-storage wetland, amid exceptionally wet and rainy summer
· Dannie Peng
Manila cleans up rubbish-clogged river after days of heavy rain | South China Morning Post
Some areas in the northern Philippines saw a month’s worth of rain in only nine days.
Prosecution, Defense lawyers clash as 'generational divide' takes center stage in impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero on Wednesday urged both counsels not to let the "generational divide" heighten the situation during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
· Catherine S. Valente, Kristina Maralit
Rescatistas buscan a más pasajeros de ferry en llamas cerca de Bali, Indonesia
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Detroit knows China’s eating its EV lunch but can’t change course
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Trump fires on multiple fronts to break China’s minerals monopoly
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Ferry catches fire near Bali, and dozens of passengers are rescued
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Eala hitting her checklist: Haircut, nails, TikTok with Gauff
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· Niel Victor C. Masoy
China prepares to mark Jiang Zemin centenary with full commemorative honours
A 12-part documentary on the former leader is screening nightly, with President Xi Jinping expected to lead a grand ceremony on Monday
· William Zheng
China prepares to mark Jiang Zemin centenary with full commemorative honours
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· William Zheng
Why China’s war on deflation is faltering in real time
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· William Pesek
Why the historic U.S.-Japan intervention has failed to halt the yen’s slide
The Japanese yen has erased about half the gains from a historic U.S.-Japan intervention less than two weeks ago, as the fundamental forces that have pressured the currency to multi-decade lows prove increasingly resilient against short-term measures.
· Lee Ying Shan
UP gets quicker with Kaw around
MANILA, Philippines — EASILY one of the fancied favorites in the forthcoming UAAP men’s basketball tournament are the University of the Philippines’ Fighting Maroons owing to a tall lineup.
· The Manila Times