Chinese dad accepted into MBA programme after daughter challenges him to take exam
Zhang believes true parenting transcends mere lectures; it’s about perseverance and setting a tangible example for children to follow
· Zoey Zhang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese dad accepted into MBA programme after daughter challenges him to take exam
Zhang believes true parenting transcends mere lectures; it’s about perseverance and setting a tangible example for children to follow
· Zoey Zhang
Death toll up to 19 and 2.27M affected due to storms, southwest monsoon
MANILA, Philippines — At least 19 people have died and 15 others were injured due to the combined effects of Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Alex Eala secures P5.4M in Toronto campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala secured $89,700 or more than P5.4 million in prize money from her WTA 1000 National Bank Open campaign in Toronto, Canada.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia graduates in limbo after UK rule change
The rule change has upended expectations that a NUMed degree could offer graduates a pathway to practising medicine in Britain
· Vincent Tan
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia graduates in limbo after UK rule change
The rule change has upended expectations that a NUMed degree could offer graduates a pathway to practising medicine in Britain
· Vincent Tan
Can the SCO become a more influential force globally?
As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, internal rifts as well as limited financial integration and security cooperation are holding it back
· Nikola Mikovic
Can the SCO become a more influential force globally?
As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, internal rifts as well as limited financial integration and security cooperation are holding it back
· Nikola Mikovic
Yellow, red alerts up for Visayas, Mindanao grids
MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Tuesday issued red and yellow alerts for the Visayas and Mindanao grids, as major power plants remained unavailable.
· Ed Paolo Salting
Police raid Korea Airports Corp., transport ministry over Jeju Air crash
Police raided the Korea Airports Corp. and two other sites Tuesday to seize evidence related to their ongoing investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people.
· Yonhap
Hanwha makes up to $1.2 bln bid for Austal's U.S. unit
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. defense unit of South Korea's Hanwha Group said Tuesday it has made a preliminary offer to acquire the U.S. business of Australian defense shipbuilder Austal as part of efforts to expand its presence in the U.S. market.
· Kim Eun-jung
PNP to bolster security at BARMM polls areas of concern
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will intensify its security measures at the areas of concern flagged by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.
· Jason Sigales
Police raid Korea Airports Corp., transport ministry over Jeju Air crash
Police raided the Korea Airports Corp. and two other sites Tuesday to seize evidence related to their ongoing investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people.
· Yonhap
Metro Manila, parts of Luzon suspend classes due to monsoon rains
MANILA, Philippines — Classes are suspended in several areas across Luzon on Tuesday due to the southwest monsoon or "habagat."
· Red Mendoza
14 dead as landslides, heavy rain batter Cordillera
SEARCH. Emergency responders work through mud and debris during search and retrieval operations at the Guisad Surong landslide site in Baguio City.
· Herbie G
Yen erases half of intervention gains as traders test Japan and U.S. authorities
The yen swung to a loss, sapping momentum from efforts by the U.S. and Japan authorities to boost the currency.
· Anya Andrianova
The ‘provisional understanding’ with China that has caused misunderstanding
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· bcalica0379
Improved weather over much of Luzon — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — An improved weather condition should be expected across Luzon except for Zambales, Bataan and Occidental Mindoro, which will continue to experience occasional rains due to the southwest monsoon or Habagat, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administr…
· Red Mendoza
Police raid Korea Airports Corp., transport ministry over Jeju Air crash
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) and two other sites Tuesday to seize evidence related to their ongoing investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people.
· Lee Haye-ah
Exports up 45.3% in 1st 10 days of Aug. on chips
South Korea's exports jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of August, data showed Tuesday, on the back of strong global demand for memory chips.
· Yonhap
Hong Kong’s IOMed ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’
IOMed head Teresa Cheng says six countries have nominated 26 mediators to handle such disputes, as Hong Kong seeks Asia legal capital role
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong’s IOMed ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’
IOMed head Teresa Cheng says six countries have nominated 26 mediators to handle such disputes, as Hong Kong seeks Asia legal capital role
· Jess Ma
China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers
The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure
· Frank Chen
China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers
The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure
· Frank Chen
Luzon will continue to have rain; thunderstorms affecting Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — Luzon will continue to have cloudy skies and rain on Tuesday due to the southwest monsoon or habagat. The rest of the country would have scattered rain showers from localized thunderstorms, state weather agency Pagasa said.
· The Manila Times
Exports up 45.3 pct in 1st 10 days of Aug.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of August, data showed Tuesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Singapore records 5.9% Q2 GDP growth, raises full-year forecast
A container terminal in Singapore. The country's electronics sector has gained from global AI-related demand. © Reuters
· DYLAN LOH
China’s banks look to unload more than US$8.2b in bad credit-card loans
The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy
· Chelsea Yang
China’s banks look to unload US$8.2b in bad credit-card loans
The pace of disposal efforts has accelerated since July, coinciding with the country’s slowing economy
· Chelsea Yang
South Korea faces quandary over Ukraine’s air defence system request
If South Korea were to agree to Zelensky’s request, it could further strain ties with Russia and impair its own defence, analysts say
· Park Chan-kyong
South Korea faces quandary over Ukraine’s air defence system request
If South Korea were to agree to Zelensky’s request, it could further strain ties with Russia and impair its own defence, analysts say
· Park Chan-kyong
2,300-year-old wine found near Great Wall ruin reveals ancient brewing secrets
Archaeologists uncover 3.7 litres of well-preserved liquid in a Qin cemetery, confirming the use of millet-based brewing near the frontier
· Shi Huang
2,300-year-old wine found near Great Wall ruin reveals ancient brewing secrets
Archaeologists uncover 3.7 litres of well-preserved liquid in a Qin cemetery, confirming the use of millet-based brewing near the frontier
· Shi Huang
Thousands of hectares burnt as El Niño intensifies Indonesia's dry season
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· Sbsaustralia
Albanese's controversial 'melon' comments in full
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US military bases in Pacific 'highly vulnerable' to N. Korean, Chinese missiles, drones: expert
US military bases in South Korea, Japan and other countries in the Pacific are "highly vulnerable" to North Korean and Chinese missile and drone attacks, a US expert has said, calling for efforts to strengthen air and missile defenses.
· Yonhap
Firefighters combat blaze at chemical warehouse in Pyeongtaek
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A fire broke out at a chemical storage warehouse in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, on Tuesday, but it was partially brought under control, with no casualties reported so far.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Why Ben Fogle thinks he discovered the ‘real’ China in new TV series
In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong
· Stephen McCarty
Why Ben Fogle thinks he discovered the ‘real’ China in new TV series
In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong
· Stephen McCarty
N. Korea slams Japan's defense paper as justification for military buildup
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday denounced Japan's latest defense white paper, calling it an attempt to justify the country's military buildup and describing it as legal basis for "the operation of war machine."
· Woo Jae-yeon
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' come courting the massive filmgoer market
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
· Evelyn Cheng
Hong Kong’s commercial property investment growth beats peer Asia-Pacific markets
‘Highly active’ market in city tops Singapore and Australia, although base effect, assets in receivership contribute to increase, JLL says
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong’s commercial property investment growth beats peer Asia-Pacific markets
‘Highly active’ market in city tops Singapore and Australia, although base effect, assets in receivership contribute to increase, JLL says
· Cheryl Arcibal
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 11)
Rushing Opcon transfer while scaling back joint drillsAs Seoul accelerates wartime control transfer while cutting joint drills, questions are growing over military readiness and trust within the Korea-U.S. alliance.
· Lee Minji
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 11)
A bus is not home for Korean youthLawmaker's ill-timed proposal upsets younger Koreans
· Lee Minji
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 11)
Tax resistance'Bus housing' idea sparks anger as tax overhaul plan provokes backlash
· Lee Minji
China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffs
Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent
· Igor Patrick
China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffs
Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent
· Igor Patrick
China is building nuclear reactors faster than the West. Can it keep up the pace?
While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges
· Xinyi Wu