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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Why 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
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
NHA sets amortization moratorium, lease payments amid wrath of ‘habagat’
MANILA, Philippines — The National Housing Authority (NHA) has implemented an automatic moratorium on loan amortizations and lease payments falling until end of August for residential account holders in its housing projects.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Japan's Miki House sets up global kidswear hub in Shenzhen
The new directly managed store is meant to bring the brand closer to younger consumers, including those who work nearby at big companies like Tencent. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
· Staff Writer
Palace implements WFH, alternative learning modes in 3 provinces due to habagat
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has implemented a work-from-home (WFH) setup in government offices and alternative learning delivery modes in public and private schools at all levels in three provinces on Tuesday, amid persistent heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon, or locally known as ‘Habagat’.
· Allen Limos
Japan eyes up to $94m in agriculture bonds to help developing countries
The recent rice-planting season in India coincided with high fertilizer prices. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
The race for critical minerals is clearing the path for deep-sea mining
Corporate pressure and US-China competition are stalling global efforts to set environmental safeguards for seabed mining
· Kalinga Seneviratne
The race for critical minerals is clearing the path for deep-sea mining
Corporate pressure and US-China competition are stalling global efforts to set environmental safeguards for seabed mining
· Kalinga Seneviratne
LBy Lucy Murray
Lucy Murray is a senior reporter at ABC Perth. She comes to the ABC with more than decade of journalism experience, across Australia and the Pacific region. Lucy was awarded the Walkley Foundation's Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism in 2022.
Dramatic Footage: Chinese Long March-7A Rocket Explodes Shortly After Liftoff
In the intensifying race to dominate the next frontier, the space economy, China's gap with the US may have widened after one of Beijing's new-generation Long March rockets exploded shortly after launch earlier today. This is great news for America's commercial and national-security space ambitions.
· Tyler Durden
US to deploy cutters, assist PCG in EEZ patrol
MANILA, Philippines — The United States will deploy four fast-response cutters as it “actively partners” with the Philippine Coast Guard in patrolling the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea.
· Gabryelle Dumalag, Luisa Cabato
2027 National Expenditure Program amounts to 7.2T
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang announced Monday that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has submitted the National Expenditure Program (NEP ) to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., amounting to a total of P7.2 trillion, which aims to focus on People-centered growth.
· Allen Limos
Lanzamiento de cohete chino con satélite de comunicaciones sufre "anomalía", dice prensa estatal
BEIJING (AP) — El lanzamiento el lunes de un cohete de China que transportaba un satélite de comunicaciones no tuvo éxito, informó la prensa estatal, que añadió que se investigaba la causa del fallo.
· The Associated Press
Japan's CEOs see less direct access to Takaichi than previous PMs
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi, right, shakes hands with Yoshinobu Tsutsui, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, at a dinner at the end of last year. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
· Staff Writer
[Vitit Muntarbhorn] Piloting human rights initiatives in ASEAN
In Southeast Asia, the main pilot for human rights initiatives is the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. It was established over a decade ago and foreseen by the ASEAN Charter. It is part of the regional ecosystem, scaling up to the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and the ASEAN Summit, where the most import…
· Korea Herald
Comelec conducts walkthrough of data center for Barmm elections
MANILA, Philippines — For transparency, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday conducted a media walkthrough of the data center for the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) parliamentary elections.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Police officer dies while saving companions in raging river
MANILA, Philippines — What was supposed to be a seaborne mission to save lives ended up to be a tragedy after a police officer died while saving his companions from drowning during the onslaught of heavy rains and floods due to Tropical Cyclones Maymay, Luis and southwest monsoon or Habagat.
· Izel Abanilla
TSMC takes rare step of teaming with Sony as Samsung, China rivals loom
Sony is the world leader in image sensors for smartphones and other devices. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
· Staff Writer
BOC seizes ₱11.6M shabu hidden in car parts at Clark
MANILA, Philippines — Customs authorities intercepted about 1,706 grams of shabu worth ₱11.6 million concealed inside automobile parts in a shipment from South Africa bound for Angeles City.
· William B. Depasupil
The China factor in the United States' $500 million move in a tiny Australian town
Published 11 August 2026 6:07am
· Sbsaustralia
North Korea-China bridge unused for over a decade is stirring
The 3-kilometer New Yalu River Bridge was completed in 2014 but has yet to open. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
· Staff Writer
Oman Says Oil Spill From Grounded Tanker Near Coast Covers 400 Square km
Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off a nature reserve in Oman has created a slick covering almost 400 square kilometres, a size six-and-a-half times the land area of Manhattan, the country's government said on Monday. The Caroline Bezengi is loaded with close to one million barrels of Russian oil bound for …
· Tyler Durden
Garin: Restore vital flood-control projects in 2027 budget with strict safeguards
MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Janette Garin on Monday called for the restoration of funding for flood control projects, but only in validated high-risk areas and under strict safeguards to prevent abuse.
· Kristina Maralit
This is the best business class seat across the Pacific (shame about the food)
Melbourne Airport is quietly calm on Sunday morning … except for Delta One check-in where a family battles with enough luggage to fill a minivan. I’m helpfully waved towards an available economy counter, avoiding a hold-up.
· Chris Chamberlin
'They will be taken over': Fresh threat for Philippines as dispute with China erupts
Foreign Correspondent
· Tim Swanston
Ejercito backs Mercado's appointment as new Health chief
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito on Monday welcomed the appointment of former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) chief Edwin Mercado as new secretary of the Department of Health (DOH).
· Catherine S. Valente
U.S. military bases in Pacific 'highly vulnerable' to N. Korean, Chinese missiles, drones: expert
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. 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 U.S. expert has said, calling for efforts to strengthen air and missile defenses.
· Song Sang-ho
DSWD urges public to help people get off the streets through hotlines
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the public to help people get off the streets through the hotlines of the Pag-abot Program.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Escudero: Change in DOH leadership to bring stability to UHC rollout
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday welcomed the appointment of new Health Secretary Edwin Mercado, saying Malacañang's action helped resolve the leadership issues that have recently hounded the Department of Health (DOH) and threatened to disrupt the implementation of Universal Health Care …
· Catherine S. Valente
PNP: 15 dead in Tropical Cyclones Maymay, Luis, Habagat
MANILA, Philippines — The reported death toll due to the combined onslaught of Tropical Cyclones Maymay, Luis and southwest monsoon or Habagat has now climbed to 15, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday.
· Izel Abanilla
Japan Inc's quarterly profit jumps 70% on weak yen and AI spending
Murata Manufacturing, Kioxia Holdings and Fanuc all reaped earnings from the artificial intelligence sector. (Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Japan Inc.'s quarterly profit jumps 70% on weak yen and AI spending
Murata Manufacturing, Kioxia Holdings and Fanuc all reaped earnings from the artificial intelligence sector. (Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Funcionario del Pentágono pide a aliados asiáticos invertir más en defensa
MANILA, Filipinas (AP) — Un funcionario del Pentágono pidió el lunes a aliados en Asia que inviertan más en su defensa y ayuden a disuadir la agresión en la región, y afirmó que Estados Unidos sigue comprometido a hacer lo mismo con “socios, no protectorados”.
· Jim Gomez
Russia bars anti-war party from parliamentary election
The move by the Supreme Court sidelines the liberal Yabloko party, the only officially registered party that opposes the war in Ukraine
· Reuters
Russia bars anti-war party from parliamentary election
The move by the Supreme Court sidelines the liberal Yabloko party, the only officially registered party that opposes the war in Ukraine
· Reuters
Indian police use force to disperse youth protesters calling for exam overhaul
Demonstrators accuse authorities of failing to tackle issues in exams for highly sought-after civil service jobs
· Penelope Macrae
Legarda pushes calamity work pay, stronger protection for workers amid storms
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Monday called for stronger protection for workers who continue to sustain the economy during calamities, stressing the need for fair compensation, safe working arrangements, and adequate support for the added risks and expenses they face.
· Catherine S. Valente