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Newest first · UTC+11:00Can we govern AI in a fragmented world before it’s too late?
While the US, EU and China offer different approaches, all recognise that AI is too powerful and pervasive to be treated as ordinary tech
· Shouqing Zhu
Can we govern AI in a fragmented world before it’s too late?
While the US, EU and China offer different approaches, all recognise that AI is too powerful and pervasive to be treated as ordinary tech
· Shouqing Zhu
China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
· Ann Cao
China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
· Ann Cao
Marcos had no hand in bail grant to Revilla — Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro dismissed insinuations that former senator Bong Revilla was granted temporary freedom because he is an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the state prosecutors failed to build a strong case against Revilla.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Futures Rise As Oil Plunge Helps Yields Ease From Nosebleed Highs; All Eyes On Yentervention
Futures are higher with both tech and small caps outperforming as Trump points to a deal/advanded discussions with Iran (which Iran is naturally denying), which is helping push energy prices and bond yields lower as the USD depreciates. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.5% while Nasdaq futures rise 0.4% led by M…
· Tyler Durden
BOC breaks records with ₱95.85B July collection
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) shattered its monthly and seven-month revenue records after collecting ₱95.848 billion in July 2026, beating its target by ₱4.322 billion or 4.7 percent.
· William B. Depasupil
Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?
American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
· Carol Yang
Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?
American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
· Carol Yang
Tropical Depression Luis makes landfall in Isabela — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Luis made landfall at 5:30 p.m. Monday in Maconacon, Isabela, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Teodoro files bill raising tax-exempt income to P500,000
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina First District Rep. Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro has filed a bill seeking to increase the annual income tax-exempt threshold from P250,000 to P500,000 and providing for the automatic adjustment of income tax brackets every three years based on inflation.
· Kristina Maralit
Activists Frenchie Cumpio, Marielle Domequil seek reversal of Tacloban court ruling
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· jsitchon0312
World Bank sees promise in Pax Silica. Can PH build more than another assembly hub?
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· lkyu0285
FM Cho highlights new U.S. ambassador's role in resolving bilateral issues
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday he expects new U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Michelle Steel to play a key role in helping resolve pending issues between South Korea and the United States, citing her "direct" access to Washington.
· Chae Yun-hwan
What the market is saying about the U.S. intervention to prop up the yen
U.S. support for Japanese efforts to bolster the country's struggling currency has offered a sharp bounce for the yen in recent sessions, strengthening some 5% before paring gains on Monday.
· Joseph Wilkins
China's rare earth restrictions hit US missile magnet production
U.S. rare earths refiners race to expand amid growing conflicts as Pentagon pushes to break China’s stranglehold on production of elusive metals critical in enabling potent features in advanced weapon systems. (AP Video and Production: Rodrique Ngowi)
· Didi Tang
Japan may have spent $32bn in Friday's yen intervention
Around 6 p.m. on July 31 in Japan, the yen surged to the 158 range against the dollar from about 160 earlier. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
· Staff Writer
Thailand hits back at ‘inaccuracies’ in UN expert’s Cambodia findings
Bangkok says no efforts were made to verify the claims of UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews with Thai authorities
· Aidan Jones
Thailand hits back at ‘inaccuracies’ in UN expert’s Cambodia findings
Bangkok says no efforts were made to verify the claims of UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews with Thai authorities
· Aidan Jones
China’s DeepSeek beefs up agentic AI with ‘harness’ tests as V4 model jolts Silicon Valley
Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
· Xinmei Shen
China’s DeepSeek tests AI ‘harness’ as cheap V4 model jolts Silicon Valley
Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
· Xinmei Shen
WATCH: Malacañang slams Pulong Duterte
Malacañang on Monday questioned the loyalty of Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte to the country after he slammed Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro's statement on local officials. Duterte accused Teodoro of "demonizing China" after the defense chief said government officials who side with Beijing o…
· The Manila Times
Sara Duterte trial: After ‘unusual’ encashments, where did the confidential funds go?
A senate staff carries boxes labeled 'confidential funds' containing documents presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 3, 2026.
· Bea Cupin
Alibaba shares rally after unveiling its 'most powerful' AI model as U.S.-China competition heats up
Alibaba unveiled its latest and "most powerful" AI model Qwen3.8-Max on Monday as Chinese companies race to close the AI gap with the U.S.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Tourism price wars threaten to dim a rare bright spot in China's consumer spending
China's domestic tourism market is weakening faster than expected, clouding one of the few bright spots in the country's sluggish consumer economy.
· Matthew Tan, Evelyn Cheng
The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?
Washington steps in to save Tokyo’s weakened currency in first joint yen-buying action for almost 30 years, causing its value to surge
· Sylvia Ma
The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?
Washington steps in to save Tokyo’s weakened currency in first joint yen-buying action for almost 30 years, causing its value to surge
· Sylvia Ma
Sara’s defense: There’s explanation for P125-M OVP funds spent in 11 days
DEFENSE. Michael Poa huddles with the defense team during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 3, 2026.
· Jairo Bolledo
Police round up suspects over businessman’s murder in Hong Kong bar fight | South China Morning Post
The case triggered a crackdown on triad-related activities in western Kowloon, resulting in 90 arrests.
Japan's Nissan sees profit for latest quarter but warns of Middle East and China woes
Sign carrying the corporate logo stands outside a Nissan dealership Monday, July 27, 2026, in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)
· Yuri Kageyama
Myanmar grants access to Suu Kyi ahead of Thailand visit
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Arnaude de Baecque, Myanmar's resident representative and head of delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Aug. 3, 2026. © Myanmar Government spokesperson/Reuters
· Staff Writer
Oil firms to lower fuel prices on August 4
MANILA, Philippines — After increasing steadily for almost a month, fuel prices will go down on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
· Ed Paolo Salting
Are commercial sea drones a new headache for PLA in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait?
A crewless vessel’s footage of a Chinese warship operating near the Philippines highlights their potential intelligence-gathering role
· Gabriel Dominguez
Are commercial sea drones new headache for PLA in South China Sea and Taiwan?
A crewless vessel’s footage of a Chinese warship operating near the Philippines highlights their potential intelligence-gathering role
· Gabriel Dominguez
China gaokao wins: sister skips 2 grades to study with brother, rejects ‘prodigy’ label
Both siblings emphasise that learning efficiency matters far more than the number of exercises completed
· Fran Lu
China gaokao wins: sister skips 2 grades to study with brother, rejects ‘prodigy’ label
Both siblings emphasise that learning efficiency matters far more than the number of exercises completed
· Fran Lu
Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official
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· Mia Gonzalez
Smoke from warehouse fire darkens sky in eastern Chinese city of Qingdao | South China Morning Post
The warehouse in Shandong province belongs to the logistical company XMXYG Superchain.
SCMP Plus exclusive: meet ex-PLA colonel Zhou Bo in person
The retired senior colonel and Tsinghua University senior fellow will feature in an exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong
· SCMP
Insurance chief suspended over PUV insurer accreditation irregularities
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· lkyu0285
Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero
Pacific nation is latest country to signal a shift away from its colonial past with return to its traditional name
· Associated Press in Wellington
(LEAD) Record heat wave continues to grapple S. Korea
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Wallabies melt in Japan, where the weather is officially ‘cruelly hot’
Osaka: The Wallabies are adjusting their training routines after arriving in Japan as the country suffers through the third week of an oppressive heatwave, which got so extreme last week it was officially recorded as “cruelly hot” for the first time in the nation’s history.
· Iain Payten
Nissan secures net profit for Q1, sticks to full-year target
Nissan Motor is implementing its Re:Nissan business restructuring plan as it continues to launch new vehicles such as the Leaf EV, Kicks compact SUV and Elgrand premium minivan. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
· Staff Writer
Highest-level heat wave warning issued for Greater Seoul area
Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi Province came under the capital region’s first Heat Wave Emergency Warning on Monday, as record-breaking heat in southeastern South Korea spread westward.
· Lim Jae-seong
Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C
A record heatwave is gripping the Korean peninsula, sending temperatures soaring across South Korea and North Korea as authorities expand emergency measures and residents seek relief in cooling shelters, beaches and water parks.
· REUTERS
Streetcar that survived atomic bomb now used for tours in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA – A tour offering views of Hiroshima’s reconstruction following the U.S. atomic bombing 81 years ago aboard a streetcar that survived the blast started Sunday.
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Flood control corruption cleanup spooks investors, drags PH growth – World Bank
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· lkyu0285
Kookmin Univ. to launch AI doctoral research program for Palestinian students
Kookmin University said Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence doctoral fellowship program for Palestinian students in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
· Lee Seung-ku