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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.
The Federal Reserve may soon be drawn into the Trump administration's efforts to back the embattled currency of U.S. ally Japan.
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Meta, Anthropic among companies to review voluntary framework on Tuesday as US government seeks early access to most advanced AI models
Kumamoto city recorded a high temperature of 40.3 C on Aug. 3, raising fears of additional deaths due to heatstroke. (Photo by Shun Kato)
Most Indians are unhappy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s government over its handling of exam scandals that touched off student protests across the country, a national poll by one of the country’s largest pollsters found.
It’s the movie event of the summer: A spectacle in which our protagonist journeys to mysterious islands, encountering monsters and sirens, and depends on companions to help navigate a hostile world.
Real estate policies fuel housing anxiety and punitive taxationPresident Lee Jae Myung's real estate tax plan burdens homeowners, discourages transactions and risks worsening supply and rental pressures.
Expectations for new US envoy with Korean rootsSteel faces challenges to improve Seoul-Washington ties
Justice weakenedAbolition of supplementary investigative powers risks weaker criminal investigations
Canadian national Moninder Singh had visited the UN in Geneva to appeal for help against India’s alleged targeting of Sikh activists abroad
Canadian national Moninder Singh had visited the UN in Geneva to appeal for help against India’s alleged targeting of Sikh activists abroad
Japanese companies Yamashita and Welfan look to serve China's 60-and-older population, which topped 323 million last year and is projected to surpass 400 million around 2035. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Qantas is considering outsourcing up to 1000 roles to India in a major deal with consulting giant Accenture, according to the Australian Financial Review.
The WashXpress chain, with around 600 locations across Thailand, uses Speed Queen washers and dryers from Alliance Laundry Systems. (Photo by Keigo Iwamoto)
Malacañang on Monday stood by Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. after he made a call to public officials who support China’s position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to consider resigning from their posts.
While the premium to luxury end of India’s property market is thriving, the dramatic shortage at the low-to-mid-end is coming under scrutiny
While the premium to luxury end of India’s property market is thriving, the dramatic shortage at the low-to-mid-end is coming under scrutiny
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- A former U.S. envoy for North Korean human rights issues stressed the need Monday for the United States to ease its longstanding ban on U.S. citizens' travel to North Korea, noting that the prohibition has also prevented Americans from offering humanitarian aid to the reclusive state.
Southeast Asian content is catching on with streaming services at home and abroad. Pictured are local programs on the homepage of popular Indonesian platform Vidio and, on the smartphone screen, a Thai comedy streamed on Netflix. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro on Monday said nothing will stop Sen. Imee Marcos from pursuing an investigation on the soundness of Pax Silica business venture.
As food prices rise, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party plans to provide temporary relief with a consumption tax cut. © Kyodo
Who will win the next war? That is the key question posed by the influential Foreign Affairs magazine on the US-China military and technological rivalry. At the core, there is a fundamental clash of strategic philosophies between the US-led order and China’s worldview that propelled its remarkable rise to global No.…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday sought the Senate's concurrence in twin measures ratifying the Philippines’ Status of Visiting Forces Agreements (SOVFAs) with Canada and New Zealand.
BYD Racco electric minivehicles on display at a Kobe mall in mid-July. (Photo by Seiya Ota)
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MANILA, Philippines — More than 200 workers led by Kamanggagawa Partylist Rep. Elijah “Eli” San Fernando marched to the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Monday to seek the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) that halted the implementation of Metro Manila’s P85 daily minimum wage increase.
Subcontractor accuses China Harbour managers of demanding cash to release payments on Bogota metro project
Subcontractor accuses China Harbour managers of demanding cash to release payments on Bogota metro project
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On July 6, China's military conducted a test launch of a missile carrying a training warhead from a submarine in the South Pacific. (Xinhua via Kyodo)
Japan launched its H3 flagship heavy-lift rocket on June 12. © Kyodo
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating the reported plot to link acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto to a sex scandal since the people behind this scheme might be targetting more personalities.
Filipino sensation beats Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0
CXMT, China's largest chipmaker by output and certainly by market value thanks to its blowout IPO pricing one week ago, which saw its stock surge more than 7x from its offering price of 8.66 yuan per share, is considering building a second memory-chip plant in Beijing and is in financing talks with a tech manufactu…
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor and Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon on Monday criticized Vice President Sara Duterte’s absence from her impeachment trial, more than a month since it began.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala secured a prize money of $252,000 or P15.4 million after capturing her first WTA Tour-level title at the 500 Mubadala D.C. Open in Washington early Tuesday in Manila.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala secured a prize money of $252,000 or P15.4 million after capturing her first WTA Tour-level title at the 500 Mubadala D.C. Open in Washington early Tuesday in Manila.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala rolled to a career-best top 20 in the WTA live rankings following her Mubadala D.C. Open conquest in Washington early Tuesday in Manila.
A train loaded with sheets of copper cathode is seen at a copper mine in Antofagasta, Chile. © Reuters
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, left, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent coordinated to bolster the yen from historic lows. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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THE National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the national commemoration of the 82nd death anniversary of President Manuel Luis Quezon at the NHCP Museo ni Manuel Quezon, Quezon Memorial Circle, Diliman, Quezon City, on Aug. 1, 2026.
LAPU-LAPU CITY — A local animal advocacy group has revived its campaign against what it described as the alleged impounding and euthanasia of stray dogs ahead of the city’s hosting of the Ironman 70.3 Philippines.
KUALA LUMPUR — A coalition led by Malaysia’s former ruling UMNO party may be on a path back to national power after winning back-to-back state elections, analysts said.
SANDZ Solutions Philippines announces a new phase of growth and innovation.