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Unitree Robotics' initial public offering was heavily oversubscribed (5,526 times) by retail investors as China's first publicly traded humanoid robotics company prepares to enter the public markets. The IPO will help usher in physical AI to the equity market.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two former Chinese military servicemembers were arrested in South Korea for alleged espionage, accused of acts including intercepting communications between fighter jets and ground control and collecting information on movements of U.S. armaments, police said Tuesday.
AUDIT. COA auditor Xylene Del Campo testifies during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 11, 2026.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Army chief on Tuesday met with his U.S. counterpart to discuss ways to strengthen the countries' combined defense posture and expand military exchanges between the armed forces, officials said.
‘Our first choice is investment in Hong Kong’s property sector’, while mainland China lacks ‘good opportunities’, chairman says
‘Our first choice is investment in Hong Kong’s property sector’, while mainland China lacks ‘good opportunities’, chairman says
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said that any seafaring nation must maintain “professional” and international law-backed actions to prevent the risk of accidents or untoward loss of life at sea.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, center-left; Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, center; and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, fifth from right, perform a Friday Prayer at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Aug. 7. (Photo from Saudi Press Agency's X post)
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The Coast Guard has seized eight Chinese fishing boats in waters off South Korea's west coast for anchoring in the area for an extended period without permission, officials said Tuesday.
The campaign targets ‘covert’ crimes that have spread online, from ‘soft violence’ to sexual extortion
The campaign targets ‘covert’ crimes that have spread online, from ‘soft violence’ to sexual extortion
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean singer and actor Doh Kyung-soo, better known as D.O. of EXO, is set to return to Manila for his “DAY OFF” solo concert on Jan. 23, 2027, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, its concert promoter Wilbros Live announced on its official website on Tuesday.
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MANILA, Philippines — San Juan and Binan won in runaway fashion while Mindoro scrambled past Marikina in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and said rescuing people trapped under the rubble is the priority.
BANGKOK (AP) — A Taiwanese court on Tuesday sentenced a woman who advocated for spouses born in mainland China to seven years in prison, after finding her guilty of conspiring with Chinese government officials and proxies to influence Taiwanese politics.
INCHEON, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Coast Guard has seized eight Chinese fishing boats in waters off South Korea's west coast for anchoring in the area for an extended period without permission, officials said Tuesday.
Stroll through Tokyo on a summer day and you’ll see hand-held fans everywhere. But the light-blue one that Eimi Nakayama was holding on a recent afternoon was a more high-tech variety. Outfitted with a small metal plate that runs on the same science behind semiconductors, it uses electrical currents to generate a ch…
Several Japanese detained upon entering China, according to newspaper, as Beijing alleges foreign firms violated export restrictions
Several Japanese detained upon entering China, according to newspaper, as Beijing alleges foreign firms violated export restrictions
Gap’s plan for dozens of new stores and return to Hong Kong market comes as Ralph Lauren also posted a 40 per cent year-on-year jump in China sales in past quarter
Gap’s plan for dozens of new stores and return to Hong Kong market comes as Ralph Lauren also posted a 40 per cent year-on-year jump in China sales in past quarter
The recent school shooting and killing of an official have raised the tally to 12 in three weeks in the tiny province of Nonthaburi alone
The recent school shooting and killing of an official have raised the tally to 12 in three weeks in the tiny province of Nonthaburi alone
MEET. Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate on July 7, 2026, to meet with her lawyers but did attend her impeachment trial.
Firefighters attempt to extinguish wildfire that razes through vegetation near Mount Bromo in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Trisnadi)
The actress’ agency confirms her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, was listed as a councillor of a pro-Japanese association in 1916
The actress’ agency confirms her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, was listed as a councillor of a pro-Japanese association in 1916
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy looks on during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
South Korean athlete Cho Oh-ryun completed an open-water swim across the strait separating South Korea and Japan. Cho, who dominated Asian swimming by capturing four gold medals at the Asian Games in the 1970s, battled heavy currents to span the distance between Busan and Tsushima Island, Japan. His successful cross…
The storm is moving deeper into China and is expected to bring heavy rain to northern China.
New Delhi, India – When Kunal Choudhary left Punjab’s Ludhiana city on July 14 to join the Gen Z-led protests in New Delhi, he knew it was in effect a one-way ticket with little possibility of returning home in the foreseeable future.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a criminal case against Vice President Sara Duterte before a local court stemming from alleged threats she made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
What is missing is the willingness to redirect resources away from growth engines of the past and directly support Chinese households
What is missing is the willingness to redirect resources away from growth engines of the past and directly support Chinese households
2027 BUDGET. Department of Budget and Management Acting Secretary Kim De Leon (right) turnsover the proposed P7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program for 2027 to House Speaker Bojie Dy III (left) on August 11, 2026.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is the lead agency in ensuring the Philippines’ agricultural development. It aims to make the Philippines a food-secure and resilient country by empowering Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.
Asian champion South Korea advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIVB U-17 Women's Volleyball World Championship.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate the war, calling on the country's partners to ramp up sanctions pressure on Moscow and provide Kyiv with further air defense support.
Authorities in Indonesia are scrambling to contain wildfires that have burned through more than 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) of land and led to the deployment of nearly 50,000 firefighters.
Seoul authorities tighten leveraged-ETF rules; Fitch sees limited spillover to broader economy
Benjamin Graham, widely regarded as the father of securities analysis, famously observed, “In the short run, the market is a voting machine, but in the long run, it is a weighing machine.”
The strategy signals Beijing’s push to build a ‘strong central bank’ capable of driving its financial powerhouse ambitions, analyst says
The strategy signals Beijing’s push to build a ‘strong central bank’ capable of driving its financial powerhouse ambitions, analyst says
PANELS. 170 solar panels installed on the rooftop of Novaliches High School in Quezon City.
The Japanese government is considering incorporating domestically developed artificial intelligence into the Self-Defense Forces’ command and control system, informed sources have said.
Meta’s renewed push into open-source models aims to attract US businesses wary of the regulatory risks associated with adopting Chinese AI