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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Temasek-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
Amid AI tumult, more Chinese investors seek haven in undervalued Hang Seng Index
Mainland traders poured US$8 billion into Hong Kong equities in July, eyeing refuge from global tech sector volatility, in a market trading at just 12.2 times earnings
· Zhang Shidong
Amid AI tumult, more Chinese investors seek haven in undervalued Hang Seng Index
Mainland traders poured US$8 billion into Hong Kong equities in July, eyeing refuge from global tech sector volatility, in a market trading at just 12.2 times earnings
· Zhang Shidong
Tropical Storm Maymay to trigger torrential rain in La Union, Benguet
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· Acor Arceo
China is claiming the right to punish its critics anywhere on Earth
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· Reza Hasmath
2020 Hong Kong National Security Law – Asia Times
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Japanese firm sells human-sized refrigerators to beat extreme summer heat
Japanese firm Trusco Nakayama sells human-sized cooling booths to help outdoor workers and venues battle dangerous summer heatwaves
· Bloomberg
Japanese firm sells human-sized refrigerators to beat extreme summer heat
Japanese firm Trusco Nakayama sells human-sized cooling booths to help outdoor workers and venues battle dangerous summer heatwaves
· Bloomberg
Dizon assures public of nonstop EDSA rehabilitation works
MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing rehabilitation of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) entered Phase 2 with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) adopting modern paving technology to speed up construction, improve road quality, and minimize disruptions to motorists.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast, ending speculation on S. Korea coaching post
Herve Renard, the French soccer coach who was repeatedly linked with the South Korean men's national team job in recent years, has returned as Ivory Coast's head coach for a second stint after more than a decade.
· Edwin Choi
Amit, Centeno aim to arrange all-Filipino semis showdown in Women's 10-ball World Championship
MANILA, Philippines — Rubilen Amit and defending champ Chezka Centeno aim for an all-Filipino semifinal showdown at the WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship in Rome, Italy on Wednesday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Asian shares rally as hopes for Mideast deal, AI rebound and strong profits push stocks to records
Currency traders pass by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Today in Korean history
1902 -- Kim So-wol, known as "the Koreans' poet," is born into an upper-class family in a mountain village in North Pyongan Province, now located in North Korea.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Most Americans say US has not achieved war goals in Iran, survey finds
Marquette Law School poll also found 75 per cent of respondents nationwide did not believe the conflict was worth the cost
· Nayan Seth
Most Americans say US has not achieved war goals in Iran, survey finds
Marquette Law School poll also found 75 per cent of respondents nationwide did not believe the conflict was worth the cost
· Nayan Seth
Cheaper PH electricity? Go beyond system loss; fix costly power contracts
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NCR wage hike faces new court challenge
MANILA, Philippines — A fresh legal battle over Metro Manila’s ₱85 wage hike is set to unfold Thursday after the Navotas Regional Trial Court (RTC) scheduled a clarificatory hearing on a petition questioning the wage order, prompting labor groups to mount a legal defense and renew calls for a legislated ₱200 daily w…
· William B. Depasupil
Drones, chilled-water trucks join Korea’s fight against extreme heat
Temperatures have neared or exceeded 40 degrees Celsius across South Korea, prompting local governments to send drones over farmland and refrigerated trucks through city streets to protect residents from the prolonged heat wave.
· Lim Jae-seong
India's central bank holds key rate to focus on growth momentum
The back and forth in the U.S.-Iran conflict, which has led to volatility in crude oil prices, has also complicated the central bank’s task of balancing growth with price stability. (Photo by Takanori Okabe)
· Staff Writer
Temasek-backed Manipal Health rises in market debut after $973m IPO
Manipal Health Enterprises runs about 50 hospitals and is among India's top specialty care providers. © Reuters
· SOUMYAJIT SAHA
Cathay Pacific posts 71% profit rise to HK$6.24 billion in first half of year
Numbers driven by stronger demand, but Hong Kong flag carrier warns of headwinds caused by escalating Middle East conflict
· Lam Ka-sing
Cathay Pacific posts 71% profit rise to HK$6.24 billion in first half of year
Numbers driven by stronger demand, but Hong Kong flag carrier warns of headwinds caused by escalating Middle East conflict
· Lam Ka-sing
India's central bank keeps benchmark rates steady amid creeping inflation
India's central bank on Wednesday held interest rates at 5.25% for a fifth time in a row, even as the country's retail inflation has crossed the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4%.
· Priyanka Salve
Cathay books best 1st-half profit since 2010 as demand cushions war impact
Cathay Pacific jets at Hong Kong's airport: The flag carrier has reaped strong earnings despite industry disruptions from the war in the Middle East. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Staff Writer
New words to live by, new worlds to occupy
Japanese biologist Tomitaro Makino believed that “there is no such thing as a weed.” Instead, he insisted that the label depends on the larger context from which the plant emerges.
· Brad Glosserman
Typhoon signal unlikely in Hong Kong over weekend but at least 18 flights to Japan axed
Tropical cyclone Kujira set to weaken over weekend under countervailing influence of Dolphin, which has been downgraded to a severe typhoon
· Leopold Chen
Typhoon signal unlikely in Hong Kong over weekend but at least 18 flights to Japan axed
Tropical cyclone Kujira set to weaken over weekend under countervailing influence of Dolphin, which has been downgraded to a severe typhoon
· Leopold Chen
Indonesia's GDP growth slows to 5.29% in Q2
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
Hated in Myanmar, feted abroad? President inches towards normality with Thailand trip
Thailand’s acknowledgement of Min Aung Hlaing’s legitimacy stems from a ‘straight up pragmatism’, analysts say
· Aidan Jones
Hated in Myanmar, feted abroad? President inches towards normality with Thailand trip
Thailand’s acknowledgement of Min Aung Hlaing’s legitimacy stems from a ‘straight up pragmatism’, analysts say
· Aidan Jones
Veterans ministry to expand state awards to independence activists
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry said Wednesday it will seek to identify more independence activists who have yet to be recognized for their role in achieving Korea's independence from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule and award state honors to them.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Fuel discount for PUV drivers raised to P12
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang announced on Wednesday that the fuel discount for Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers will be raised to P12 starting Aug. 15, 2026.
· Allen Limos
How an amputee Chinese scientist is fortifying the country’s military software
After life-threatening emergency, researcher returns to help make the code behind weapons and defence equipment free of bugs
· Holly Chik
How an amputee Chinese scientist is fortifying the country’s military software
After life-threatening emergency, researcher returns to help make the code behind weapons and defence equipment free of bugs
· Holly Chik
China’s stock market sees drop in new A-share, margin-trading accounts amid tech sell-off
The number of new stocks opened on Shanghai Stock Exchange was down 7 per cent month on month
· Julie Zhang
China’s stock market sees drop in new A-share, margin-trading accounts amid tech sell-off
The number of new stocks opened on Shanghai Stock Exchange was down 7 per cent month on month
· Julie Zhang
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has warned that Pyongyang would adopt “additional military options” after Japan test-fired a United States-made Tomahawk cruise missile.
· Al Jazeera
Support for more foreign workers in Japan drops below 60%
Support in Japan for accepting more foreign workers has fallen below 60%, while more than one-third of people oppose the idea, a public opinion poll has revealed.
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Eala excited to play before another packed crowd of Filipino fans in Toronto
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is relishing the opportunity to once again play in front of a packed stadium, this time with a strong Filipino presence expected in Toronto.
· The Manila Times
‘Stunning spectacle’: Rio Olympics kicks off in Brazil in 2016 – SCMP archive
The Summer Olympics, held 10 years ago today, were the first Olympic Games ever held in South America
· SCMP
Hong Kong ‘over’? Stephen Roach is missing the point
Readers discuss the city’s transformation, tying government official KPIs to Scoop, and promoting mini-events like Beyblade battles
· Letters
Police raid Starbucks Korea over 'Tank Day' promotion controversy
Police on Wednesday conducted a search and seizure at Starbucks Korea's headquarters as part of an investigation into the company's controversial "Tank Day" promotion.
· Lee Seung-ku
Probe launched as 17 injured in Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi | The National
India’s civil aviation regulator has launched a probe after Tata Group-owned Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight lost altitude, leaving 17 people injured, before safely landing in the country’s capital.
· Bloomberg
Escudero: No conflict of interest in Poa's presence at COA meeting on confidential funds
MANILA, Philippines — Senate presiding officer Francis Escudero on Wednesday said there was no conflict of interest for lawyer Michael Poa to be part of Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team after reportedly meeting with Commission on Audit (COA) officials during his time at the Department of Education (DepEd).
· Catherine S. Valente
France offers nuclear expertise as Philippines weighs energy security options
Paris is ready to share its nuclear energy expertise with Manila as part of efforts to deepen defence cooperation, outgoing envoy says
· Sam Beltran
France offers nuclear expertise as Philippines weighs energy security options
Paris is ready to share its nuclear energy expertise with Manila as part of efforts to deepen defence cooperation, outgoing envoy says
· Sam Beltran
Foreign spending accounts for 1.17 pct of S. Korean GDP in 2025: report
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Foreign tourists' spending in South Korea accounted for 1.17 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 amid a rise in inbound travelers, a central bank report showed Wednesday.
· Kim Boram
Shortages and strategic value: Sun shines for Australian tungsten miner
Craig Bradshaw of EQ Resources says the tungsten miner has seen a sharp uptick in inquiries since China imposed dual use export controls on the metal. (Nikkei montage/Source photos from EQ Resources)
· Staff Writer
Eala eyes Parks payback, possible Noskova rematch in Toronto
MANILA, Philippines — With another shot at reigning Wimbledon queen Linda Noskova in sight, newly-minted D.C. Open champ Alexandra "Alex" Eala faces Alycia Parks at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open Sobeys Stadium Centre Court in Toronto on Thursday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy