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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)
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.
K-pop's biggest stars share their fan moments as Marvel sequel races past 4 million tickets sold
Even before meeting Kayo Asai and Haruhiko Kohri, it is clear their devotion to Japan’s past runs deep. Asai replies to my emails in prewar Japanese orthography — rather as though one had received an electronic missive commencing, “My dear sir…”
Developed by SNU student frustrated by summer commute, new shade-finding map app gains traction as Korea endures record-breaking heat
North Korea said it will pursue unspecified “additional military options” in response to Japan’s expanding defense capabilities, accusing Tokyo of reviving the ambitions of a “war criminal state.”
MANILA, Philippines — Senators across political parties supported the resolution filed by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri demanding the immediate lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the P85 daily wage hike for Metro Manila workers.
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Wednesday confirmed Vice President Sara Duterte’s visit on Tuesday to known allies Senators Rodante Marcoleta, Jinggoy Estrada and former congressman Mike Defensor. “The BJMP confirms that Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio visited …
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Wednesday ordered the suspension of face-to-face classes from Kindergarten to Senior High School in all public and private schools as thunderstorms enhanced by the southwest monsoon (habagat) continued to bring heavy rains over the city.
DETROIT — General Motors and China's SAIC Motor have extended a decadeslong Chinese joint venture that was set to end next year, the U.S. automaker said Tuesday night.
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Wednesday raised the need to stop calling North Korea its "main enemy" as part of steps to seek peaceful coexistence with Pyongyang in an effort to revive long-frozen inter-Korean relations.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said the reported arrest of fugitive senator Bato Dela Rosa was used by the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte as a "diversionary tactic" to “bury” the Commission on Audit’s finding about her confidential funds.
Temperatures neared 40 degrees Celsius in Wednesday's forecast for the Greater Seoul region, where South Korea's highest heat warning remains in effect.
WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home country
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla was the bestselling imported passenger car brand in South Korea for the sixth consecutive month in July, industry data showed Wednesday.
The engraved ‘SM Lee Kuan Yew’ Montblanc fountain pen was previously estimated to be worth several thousand dollars at a 2003 auction
The engraved ‘SM Lee Kuan Yew’ Montblanc fountain pen was previously estimated to be worth several thousand dollars at a 2003 auction
Police raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea on Wednesday over allegations of insult linked to a marketing campaign that evoked painful memories of the 1980 military suppression of the May 18 pro-democracy uprising.
New cohort of lieutenant generals has stepped up to lead key PLA bodies, SCMP analysis of state media footage from key meetings reveals
New cohort of lieutenant generals has stepped up to lead key PLA bodies, SCMP analysis of state media footage from key meetings reveals
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Takeda Pharmaceutical's Qdenga is the first vaccine to ever be approved for dengue prevention by India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. © Reuters
Where migrant workers go, what sectors they serve and how many stay employed will shape whether productivity gains go beyond the most advanced sectors
Where migrant workers go, what sectors they serve and how many stay employed will shape whether productivity gains go beyond the most advanced sectors
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MANILA, Philippines — Slower increases in transport and fuel costs helped bring inflation down to 6.2 percent in July, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.
A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now. Her decision offers a glimpse into how some embrace their language and cultural identity in Tibet, a region that is autonomous but tightly controlled by Beijing. China’s new “ethnic unity” law mandates Mandar…
Reflecting on the interview’s widespread success, Zhongshu noted, ‘a truly good interview has become a rare luxury’
Reflecting on the interview’s widespread success, Zhongshu noted, ‘a truly good interview has become a rare luxury’
Asian technology stocks surged Wednesday after a strong Wall Street rally overnight that saw robust corporate earnings and easing oil prices push major U.S. indexes to fresh records.
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SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea on Wednesday over allegations of defamation stemming from the coffee chain's controversial marketing campaign that evoked painful memories of the May 18 pro-democracy uprising.
MANILA, Philippines – On the 13th day of Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment trial, former Commission on Audit (COA) Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office auditor Roderick Wamil returns to the witness stand, this time to answer clarificatory questions from senator-judges on his testimony regarding the…
Offshore trusts have long been used by China's ultra-rich to tuck away hundreds of billions of dollars outside the country. Now, a move by Beijing to tax them has set off a rush to lawyers and a scramble for cash.
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index surged, driven by gains in technology stocks.
Gong Cha has gained popularity for its bubble tea and operates over 2,000 stores in roughly 30 countries and regions worldwide.
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will host Ecuador and Uruguay in men's football friendly matches in September, the sport's national federation announced Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala and American great Venus Williams continue their stalled partnership at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
South Korea's foreign reserves rose for the second consecutive month in July due to issuance of foreign exchange stabilization bonds, the central bank said Wednesday.
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Analysts say the pressure on Indonesia’s older business elite forms part of a broader two-pronged strategy of state capitalism
Analysts say the pressure on Indonesia’s older business elite forms part of a broader two-pronged strategy of state capitalism
Arriving hot on the heels of the city’s landmark China government bond futures rollout, the latest tranche reinforces Hong Kong's role as a super-connector
Arriving hot on the heels of the city’s landmark China government bond futures rollout, the latest tranche reinforces Hong Kong's role as a super-connector
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North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to return to a "war criminal state," denouncing the United States for allowing Tokyo to pursue rearmament.
As Europe endures another summer of record-breaking heat, Asian travelers continue to flock to the continent, with little sign that soaring temperatures are dampening demand.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to Nikkei in August 2025. This year's interview, conducted Aug. 4, was Nikkei's second opportunity to speak to him exclusively. (Photo by Kosuke Takami)
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