China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Hibakusha groups urge government to support a nuclear arms ban treaty
HIROSHIMA – Seven organizations of hibakusha atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima Prefecture urged the government to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
· No Author
Record IRONKIDS field ignites IRONMAN Lapu-Lapu weekend
MANILA, Philippines – Before the world's elite battle for IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu glory on Sunday in Lapu-Lapu City, the spotlight first belongs to the sport's youngest stars.
· The Manila Times
Hyundai Department Store, KOCCA partner to help fashion brands tap overseas markets
Hyundai Department Store said Friday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Creative Content Agency to help Korean fashion brands expand into overseas markets through pop-up stores and other support programs.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Japan's Kirin buys Canadian vitamin maker for $1.3bn in health science push
Kirin Holdings has been diversifying into health foods and supplements. (Photo by Tokuyuki Matsubuchi)
· Staff Writer
Malaysian ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s corruption charges delayed by health woes
The 66-year-old is the latest senior politician swept up in the government’s anti-corruption crackdown under PM Anwar Ibrahim
· Joseph Sipalan
Malaysian ex-PM Ismail Sabri’s corruption charges delayed by health woes
The 66-year-old is the latest senior politician swept up in the government’s anti-corruption crackdown under PM Anwar Ibrahim
· Joseph Sipalan
What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid
Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’
· Jevans Nyabiage
What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aid
Beijing backs local medicine manufacturing, with senior UN official voicing gratitude for ‘strong commitment to multilateralism’
· Jevans Nyabiage
In Focus: Kumamoto before-and-after images show earthquake's scars
Collapsed landmarks and cracked schoolyards
· Staff Writer
At least 10 students wounded in Thai school shooting
The incident occurred at a popular high school in Nonthaburi province
· Agence France-Presse
At least 10 students wounded in Thai school shooting
The incident occurred at a popular high school in Nonthaburi province
· Agence France-Presse
The 72-hour crisis that could upend Meta’s business in India as firm risks losing legal protection
Tensions are high between Meta Platforms and Indian regulators after the company came under fire in the country twice in short succession.
· Priyanka Salve
Japanese Manga in Tagalog available on new website
MANILA, Philippines — Japanese manga (comic book) publisher Shueisha has made available some of its most popular manga series in more than 100 languages, which now include Tagalog.
· Red Mendoza
PH, Australia condemn China’s South China Sea moves, deepen defense ties
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia on Friday condemned China’s recent actions against Philippine vessels in the South China and said they were moving closer to a new defense agreement to strengthen military cooperation.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Red, yellow alerts up for Visayas grid as major plants remain unavailable
MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued red and yellow alerts for the Visayas grid on Friday, as major power plants in the island group were unavailable and imports from Mindanao were limited.
· Ed Paolo Salting
AI boom softens blow from China's July trade slowdown
Southeast Asia and the European Union continue to absorb more Chinese goods. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Hong Kong preferred base as Chinese SOEs consolidate overseas accounts in treasury hubs
City’s attractions include international banking system, deep capital markets, offshore yuan pool and close links with mainland
· Daisy Wu
Hong Kong preferred base as Chinese SOEs consolidate overseas accounts in treasury hubs
City’s attractions include international banking system, deep capital markets, offshore yuan pool and close links with mainland
· Daisy Wu
Where to see Emirati artists abroad, from New York’s Guggenheim to Venice Biennale | The National
From the US and UK to China, Emirati artists have been displaying their work in a varied range of venues, from major museums and galleries to biennales and public spaces. The art ranges from responses to pertinent issues including technology and environmental damage to abstraction and reflections on the region’s ric…
· Saeed Saeed
Beyond call centres? Philippines reopens Manila for outsourcing edge
Analysts say the move could help the Philippines compete for higher-value offshore functions and boost countryside development
· Vincent Tan
Beyond call centres? Philippines reopens Manila for outsourcing edge
Analysts say the move could help the Philippines compete for higher-value offshore functions and boost countryside development
· Vincent Tan
(LEAD) N. Korea's state media silent on Thursday's missile launch
(ATTN: ADDS unification ministry's comments in last 2 paras)
· Woo Jae-yeon
Residents sign directives as new end-of-life law takes effect in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
The Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance empowers terminally ill patients to refuse life-prolonging care, and protects medical workers who honour their decisions.
5.8 magnitude quake shakes Occidental Mindoro — Phivolcs
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro on Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
· Red Mendoza
China's exports jump 23% in July, beating estimates; imports cool
China's exports rose more than expected in July, though growth eased from June's blistering pace, with global demand for high-tech components helping absorb the country's goods.
· Anniek Bao
Bohol advances plastic pollution monitoring through PlastiZen partnership with UP MSI and BISU
ON July 31, the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI), through its PlastiZen Project, held a Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Provincial Government of Bohol and Bohol Island State University (BISU) on July 31, 2026, at the Reyna and Havens and Gardens, Calcet…
· The Manila Times
Palace: Economic growth ‘lower than we hoped’
MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang on Friday said the 2.3 percent recorded economic growth in the second quarter of the year was “lower than we hoped,” citing the impact of the Middle East conflict as a primary factor.
· Allen Limos
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‘Kids’ nemesis’: Chinese vlogger uses ‘recycling’ approach to help children drop bad habits
Yan’s videos provide parents with a low-cost ‘emotional remedy’ for their educational worries, according to a teacher
· Fran Lu
‘Kids’ nemesis’: Chinese vlogger uses ‘recycling’ approach to help children drop bad habits
Yan’s videos provide parents with a low-cost ‘emotional remedy’ for their educational worries, according to a teacher
· Fran Lu
National security adviser met new U.S. envoy Steel: official
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has met with new U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel for the first time since she took office, a government official said Friday.
· Park Boram
Alex, Venus take early exit in Toronto
MANILA, Philippines — The young gun and legend duo of Filipina Alex Eala and American Venus Williams bowed to the pair of Russian Liudmila Samsonova and Japanese Miyu Kato, 4-6, 3-6, in the first round of the National Bank Open doubles on Friday morning (Manila time) at Sobeys Stadium Centre Court in Toronto, Canada.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights
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· Mia Gonzalez
Philippine economy grows 2.3% in Q2
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy grew by 2.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, lower than the 5.5-percent expansion recorded in the same period last year and the 2.8-percent growth in the first quarter, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Philippine economy slows to 2.3% in Q2 2026, weakest since 2009
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· lkyu0285
‘Made in Singapore’ spotlighted at National Day event in Seoul
Singapore marked its 61st National Day in Seoul on Thursday by showcasing its "Made in Singapore" vision while highlighting stronger business, innovation and strategic ties with South Korea.
· Sanjay Kumar
DeepSeek, state oil giant back humanoid robot maker Unitree's $900m IPO
A child interacts with a Unitree quadruped robot at the company's store in Beijing on Aug. 1. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
No.1 Sabalenka and Pegula advance at Toronto
TORONTO, Canada — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday by defeating China's Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4.
· Agence France-Presse
Philippine GDP grew 2.3% in Q2 as energy shock, inflation bite
People visit Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati in Manila on Feb. 22: Rising living costs are a drag on consumer spending, on which the Philippine economy relies heavily. © Getty Images
· RAMON ROYANDOYAN
Philippine GDP growth slows further to 2.3% in Q2 as inflation bites
People visit Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati in Manila on Feb. 22: Rising living costs are a drag on consumer spending, on which the Philippine economy relies heavily. © Getty Images
· RAMON ROYANDOYAN
Germans emerge as Europe’s biggest China hawks as economic pain begins to bite
Some 49 per cent of those polled see China as a rival or adversary while just 38 per cent see the nation in positive terms, new survey finds
· Finbarr Bermingham
Germans emerge as Europe’s biggest China hawks as economic pain begins to bite
Some 49 per cent of those polled see China as a rival or adversary while just 38 per cent see the nation in positive terms, new survey finds
· Finbarr Bermingham
S. Korea, U.S. sign MOU to expand cooperation on Korean War veterans affairs
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry will sign a preliminary agreement with a U.S. Defense Department agency to expand cooperation on U.S. service members who participated in the 1950-53 Korean War, officials said Friday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Will weekend rain ease Korea's heat wave?
Temperatures will ease slightly from near 40 C, but much of western Korea will remain hot despite heavy rain hitting the east coast
· Park Han-na
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign defense pact on Friday — sources
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will sign a joint defense agreement in Jeddah on Friday, sources close to the Saudi military and government told AFP.
· Agence France-Presse
Zepto IPO setback highlights fault lines in India's quick commerce sector
Zepto's losses soared 25% year on year to 59 billion rupees ($620 million) in the fiscal year ending March. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Staff Writer