How Economic Power Has Shifted Over The Past 200 Years
Over the last 200 years, economic leadership has shifted from China to the British Empire, then to the United States, and increasingly back toward Asia.
· Tyler Durden
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and products
State mouthpiece warns that Washington’s bans on green energy and advanced manufacturing will backfire, while defending China’s open-source AI models
· Sherry Wang
Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and products
State mouthpiece warns that Washington’s bans on green energy and advanced manufacturing will backfire, while defending China’s open-source AI models
· Sherry Wang
Suneung could get essays, absolute grading in AI era
South Korea is considering major changes to the College Scholastic Ability Test, commonly known as Suneung, amid concerns that the college entrance exam is ill-suited to the age of artificial intelligence.
· Lee Seung-ku
AI-assisted music now eligible for copyright registration in South Korea
The Korea Music Copyright Association announced Monday that creators may now register songs developed with artificial intelligence if they played a substantial and leading role in writing lyrics, composing or arranging the work. Songs generated entirely by AI through simple text prompts remain ineligible.
· Tammy Park
17 Michelin-listed restaurants violated food safety laws: report
Seventeen restaurants in Korea listed in the Michelin Guide were found to have violated the Food Sanitation Act over the past three years, according to government data released Wednesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Germany may be searching its supply chains for leverage on China. Will it find any?
Although many analysts deem the search long overdue, they warn that German leverage would be both hard to implement and short-lived
· Huizhao Huang
Germany may be searching its supply chains for leverage on China. Will it find any?
Although many analysts deem the search long overdue, they warn that German leverage would be both hard to implement and short-lived
· Huizhao Huang
40 million tourists, new multipurpose domes among Culture Ministry's new goals
South Korea's Culture Ministry set an ambitious new target for inbound tourism in a presidential briefing Wednesday, and confirmed it is moving on a long-discussed domed arena for K-pop concerts and sports.
· Park Ga-young
The ‘Cockroach Lord’ who names new species after Tolkien and Pokémon characters
Cristian Lucañas has discovered multiple species of cockroach in the Philippines, and believes there’s far more to the much-maligned insect than meets the eye
· Rebecca Ratcliffe
A gift of abundance from Sheraton Manila Hotel
AS the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts invites families, friends and business partners to celebrate one of Asia’s most cherished traditions with a luxurious collection of handcrafted mooncakes that honor the spirit of reunion, gratitude and prosperity.
· The Manila Times
SC dismisses Sara Duterte impeachment petitions as moot, issues Protection Writs for rights advocates
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday dismissed petitions filed by Vice President Sara Duterte and lawyer Israelito P. Torreon seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings at the House of Representatives, ruling that the challenges had become moot after the Articles of Impeachment were transmitted…
· William B. Depasupil
Indonesia's GDP growth slows to 5.3% in Q2; economist doubts linger
Shoppers buy groceries at a market in Bali, Indonesia, on June 29: Rising prices, particularly for fuel, have squeezed household budgets. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
Japan cabinet approves move to cut consumption tax on food to 1%
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO, sources say
The start-up joins a growing list of domestic robot makers in China raising capital
· Coco Feng
China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO, sources say
The start-up joins a growing list of domestic robot makers in China raising capital
· Coco Feng
China’s foreign reserves hold steady as external earnings stay in private hands
Hong Kong absorbed nearly two-thirds of mainland China’s portfolio outflows last year and now holds about half of the total external stock, IIF says
· Daisy Wu
China’s foreign reserves hold steady as external earnings stay in private hands
Hong Kong absorbed nearly two-thirds of mainland China’s portfolio outflows last year and now holds about half of the total external stock, IIF says
· Daisy Wu
New Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan justices named
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Deputy Secretary Ronald Chua from the Commission on Appointments as the new Sandiganbayan Justice, according to Manila Times sources.
· The Manila Times
Malaysian politics heads for reset as Malay nationalism surge threatens reform experiment
Since becoming prime minister in 2022, Anwar has struggled to win over support from Malaysia’s Malay-Muslim majority
· Joseph Sipalan
Malaysian politics heads for reset as Malay nationalism surge threatens reform experiment
Since becoming prime minister in 2022, Anwar has struggled to win over support from Malaysia’s Malay-Muslim majority
· Joseph Sipalan
Honda lifts FY27 profit outlook on weaker yen, strong motorcycle demand
The Honda Motor logo is displayed at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok on March 23. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· Staff Writer
Sookmyung trains 110 Southeast Asian women in digital skills, entrepreneurship
Sookmyung Women’s University said Wednesday it provided practical training in digital skills, employment and entrepreneurship to 110 female students from partner universities in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
· Lee Seung-ku
North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war: Kyiv
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· Reuters
Foreign banks warn Korea is rushing T+1 shift
Lenders cite automation and FX hurdles, saying transition needs at least 18 months
· Choi Yeon-jae
Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration
Surging foreign visitors and understaffed counters spark chaos and congestion at the airport
· The Korea Times
Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration
Surging foreign visitors and understaffed counters spark chaos and congestion at the airport
· The Korea Times
(LEAD) Unification minister calls for end to 'main enemy' term for N. Korea
(ATTN: CHANGES lead, headline; UPDATES throughout with more details; ADDS photo)
· Woo Jae-yeon
Lee orders ‘swift, decisive’ merger of military academies to prevent another coup
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Malaysia Airlines pilot busted smuggling 70,000 ecstasy pills into Indonesia — accused of flying 170 passengers while under the influence
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· Richard Pollina
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits off southern Philippines – USGS
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said.
· Agence France-Presse
Narrow escape: how ANA flight from Shanghai avoided a collision at Tokyo airport
Flight NH968 lands safely with 197 on board after 2024’s deadly crash at the same airport and last year’s mid-air disaster in Washington
· Meredith Chen
Narrow escape: how ANA flight from Shanghai avoided a collision at Tokyo airport
Flight NH968 lands safely with 197 on board after 2024’s deadly crash at the same airport and last year’s mid-air disaster in Washington
· Meredith Chen
Leveraged ETF fallout faces intensifying fire, former Moon aide calls for audit of financial policymakers
Single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to South Korea's chip giants that have been blamed for stock market volatility are drawing heavy fire from both sides of the aisle.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Bato, arrested? No info yet, say DILG, DOJ.
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) said they have no information yet on reports that Senator Bato dela Rosa has been arrested.
· Jairo Bolledo
Cohere makes Seoul APAC base for sovereign AI push
Cohere will establish a standalone legal entity as its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Seoul as it expands operations and handles rising sovereign AI needs in the region, the Canadian AI startup said Wednesday.
· Jo He-rim
S. Korea to launch preparations for Asia’s first Invictus Games
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 student suffers temporary hearing loss after 4 hours of cicada noise while camping
A single cicada emits a harmless 70 decibels, but a chorus can peak past 85 decibels — the threshold where permanent hearing impairment begins
· Alice Yan
Yen stuck at 157 as markets weigh limits of US-Japan intervention
Expectations for further foreign exchange rate intervention are making it difficult to push the yen significantly lower. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· JADA NAGUMO
Why Korea's maid cafes are sparking concern
Reports prompt calls for oversight of paid private interactions possibly involving minors
· Yoon Min-sik
Top juniors, rising stars clash as Olivarez netfest unwraps
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s top junior tennis talents, rising stars and promising newcomers converge beginning Thursday for what is expected to be a fierce battle for titles and valuable ranking points in the Mayor Edwin Olivarez Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships in Sucat, Parañaque.
· The Manila Times
The Forgotten Kingdom of Rangnang
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as North Korea is officially known, maintained one of the world’s strictest border closures, the Rangnang Museum opened in Pyongyang on Sept. 28, 2022.
· Korea Herald
Lee urges stern response to 'commie' smears against administration's N. Korea policy
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday urged government ministries to respond sternly to false or distorted claims portraying the administration's efforts to promote peaceful coexistence with North Korea as communist or pro-Pyongyang.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Korea-Kazakhstan raid nets 19 in Korean scam ring
South Korean authorities have dismantled a Korean-run scam operation in Almaty, Kazakhstan, arresting 19 suspected members in cooperation with local authorities, the Korean National Police Agency said Wednesday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand on quest for legitimacy
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing attends a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) during a visit to Beijing on June 16. (Pool via Reuters)
· MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR
Seoul aims to set target year for wartime command transfer in fall: ministry
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
First Filipino WTA winner Alexandra Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit
The Philippines’ first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way
· Stephy Zhang
First Filipino WTA winner Alexandra Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit
The Philippines’ first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way
· Stephy Zhang
Temasek-backed Manipal Health rises in India market debut after $973m IPO
Manipal Health Enterprises runs about 50 hospitals and is among India's top specialty care providers. © Reuters
· SOUMYAJIT SAHA