Stock market turmoil sheds stark light on the opaque AI economy
Investors scramble to make sense of a shock Chinese challenge to the dominance of western chipmakers
· Aisha Down, Danmilmo, Graemewearden
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Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
(3rd LD) Temperatures soar to record 42.5 C in southeast
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- Temperatures soared to a record high of 42.5 C in the southeastern city of Yangsan on Sunday, as a scorching heat wave continues to grip South Korea, the state weather agency said.
· Lee Minji
Pakistan applies $10bn US forex facility, leverages Iran mediation
Pakistan requested the $10 billion currency backstop after it helped mediate between the U.S. and Iran, led by the country's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
· Adnan Aamir
Pakistan applies for $10bn US forex facility, leverages Iran mediation
Pakistan requested the $10 billion currency backstop after it helped mediate between the U.S. and Iran, led by the country's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
· Adnan Aamir
Is Turkey putting pressure on China in Africa’s infrastructure market?
While Beijing is beating out Western players for major construction projects on the continent, it is not without competition
· Jevans Nyabiage
Is Turkey putting pressure on China in Africa’s infrastructure market?
While Beijing is beating out Western players for major construction projects on the continent, it is not without competition
· Jevans Nyabiage
From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA lifts shroud on early Chinese civilisation
New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries
· Kevin McSpadden
From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA lifts shroud on early Chinese civilisation
New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries
· Kevin McSpadden
China sees flurry of commercial property deals as investors sniff out bargains
Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound
· Daniel Ren
China sees flurry of commercial property deals as investors sniff out bargains
Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound
· Daniel Ren
China floods: large parts of country remain on alert as Gansu province death toll rises
Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with the authorities braced for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin
· Xinyi Wu
China floods: large parts of country remain on alert as Gansu province death toll rises
Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with the authorities braced for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin
· Xinyi Wu
Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain deadly riot at overcrowded Mahara Prison
The latest unrest comes almost a month after another prison riot in the same region, in which 10 guards and 21 inmates were killed
· Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain deadly riot at overcrowded Mahara Prison
The latest unrest comes almost a month after another prison riot in the same region, in which 10 guards and 21 inmates were killed
· Agence France-Presse
Anutin's Indonesia visit, Japanese carmaker earnings, Taiwan drills
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to make a two-day state visit to Indonesia starting Aug. 3. © Getty Images
· Staff Writer
Korea braces for prolonged heat wave as typhoon adds uncertainty
South Korea’s record-breaking heat wave is expected to persist, raising the risk of more heat-related illnesses as weather authorities monitor a powerful typhoon moving across the western Pacific.
· Lim Jae-seong
Filipino doctors cite new medical review supporting tobacco harm reduction
MANILA, Philippines — Several Filipino medical professionals welcomed the findings of a new medical review on heated tobacco products (HTPs), saying they add to the growing body of evidence supporting tobacco harm reduction as a strategy to lower smoking-related health risks.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan
Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases
· Kyodo
Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan
Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases
· Kyodo
Navy's ROKS Daejeon awarded 'top gun' honor at RIMPAC
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Navy's 3,100-ton frigate Daejeon has won the top honor at a live-fire gunnery competition held during this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the service said Sunday.
· Lee Minji
Parts of Metro Manila, Cavite, and Rizal to have water interruptions this week
MANILA, Philippines — Some places in Metro Manila, Cavite and Rizal will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.
· Ed Paolo Salting
'The Odyssey' hits Korea; so do the scalpers
Imax seats are listed at up to five times face value as movie tickets sit outside the country's sweeping new resale ban taking effect this month
· Moon Ki-hoon
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C
SEOUL — South Korea registered on Sunday its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, according to the state weather agency.
· Agence France-Presse
South Korean McDonald’s axes popular corn burger after customers bite into stones
McDonald’s Korea said the seasonal menu, created to support local farmers, used about 25 tonnes of corn from Chungju
· The Korea Times
South Korean McDonald’s axes popular corn burger after customers bite into stones
McDonald’s Korea said the seasonal menu, created to support local farmers, used about 25 tonnes of corn from Chungju
· The Korea Times
Tropical Depression Luis maintains strength; Dolphin weakens into typhoon outside PAR
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· Acor Arceo
Where will the 2020s stand in history? Freedom and democracy put to the test
The COVID-19 pandemic was a fittingly paradigm-shattering start to the 2020s. (Photo by Nikkei)
· AKIO FUJII
Matica Bio zeroes in on bridging global biotech with Korea
Initiative seeks to simplify investigator-initiated trials in Korea while leveraging US manufacturing and Korean clinical expertise
· Kan Hyeong-woo
An exam leak in India exposed a Gen Z jobs crisis that goes much deeper
India's youth unemployment crisis has become one of the biggest vulnerabilities for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, exposing the gap between the country's economic ambitions and the reality facing millions of young graduates.
· Priyanka Salve, Raksha Murali
Veteran entertainment columnist Jobert Sucaldito dies at 65
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran columnist, broadcaster and talent manager Jobert Sucaldito after his death was announced Sunday through the official Facebook page of the online program he co-hosted. He was 65.
· Iza Iglesias
Man found dead in hot car as temperature hits 35 C
A man in his 50s was found dead inside a hot car in central South Korea amid a heat wave, with police suspecting heatstroke.
· Park Han-na
Today in Korean history
1983 - Samsung Electronics Co. declares it is the world's third firm to develop 64K dynamic random access memory (DRAM) after companies in the United States and Japan.
· Lee Minji
Nuri rocket's 5th launch postponed to Oct. over nanosatellite thruster issues
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- The fifth launch of South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket has been postponed until October due to problems with thrusters on nanosatellites to be carried aboard the vehicle, officials said Sunday.
· Kim Boram
Hyundai wants to be an AI company, not just a carmaker
South Korea's largest carmaker is leveraging its manufacturing scale, Boston Dynamics and partnerships with Nvidia and Waymo to move beyond cars
· Ahn Sung-mi
Ruling party leadership race marred with threats of ethics committee review
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea's leadership primary continued Sunday in the southeastern region, with front-runners accusing each other of breaking the party's ethics' code and endangering the party.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Where do foreign students in Korea work?
More than 80 percent work in retail, restaurants and lodging, averaging 23.3 hours a week
· Park Han-na
Why Chengdu restaurant Co was city’s first to make the Asia’s 50 Best list
Chinese ingredients meet French flair at one-Michelin-star Co, a five-table restaurant in Sichuan’s capital run by Yang Jin and You Meiyi
· Johannes Pong
Why Chengdu restaurant Co was city’s first to make the Asia’s 50 Best list
Chinese ingredients meet French flair at one-Michelin-star Co, a five-table restaurant in Sichuan’s capital run by Yang Jin and You Meiyi
· Johannes Pong
Japan quake victim dies of heatstroke while sheltering in car amid ‘extreme heat’ warning
Many people choose to sleep in their cars for privacy as more than 9,000 people remain in crowded evacuation centres
· Associated Press
Japan quake victim dies of heatstroke while sheltering in car amid ‘extreme heat’ warning
Many people choose to sleep in their cars for privacy as more than 9,000 people remain in crowded evacuation centres
· Associated Press
Sidlak Bagani boosts record-breaking IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu cast
MANILA, Philippines — The RLC Residences IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu is set to make history as it opens the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu race weekend on Aug. 8 with a record field of more than 600 young participants, underscoring the sport's growing popularity among Filipino youth and the host city's commitment to grassroots triat…
· The Manila Times
Cambodia and Thailand must define the border to achieve lasting peace
Without boundary demarcation, all Cambodia-Thailand ceasefires are on borrowed time
· Chheang Vannarith
Cambodia and Thailand must define the border to achieve lasting peace
Without boundary demarcation, all Cambodia-Thailand ceasefires are on borrowed time
· Chheang Vannarith
Amit denies Centeno to stay unbeaten in Women’s 10-Ball World Championship
MANILA, Philippines — Rubilen Amit denied fellow Filipino world pool champion Chezka Centeno, 4-3, 2-4, 4-2, in the second round of the WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship in Rome, Italy Saturday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after death is confirmed on Pakistan’s Broad Peak
The British-Nepali climber was renowned for ascending all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in a record 189 days in 2019
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after death is confirmed on Pakistan’s Broad Peak
The British-Nepali climber was renowned for ascending all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in a record 189 days in 2019
· SCMP’s Asia desk
'Spider-Man' races past 3 million ticket sales in record time, as 'Hope' reaches 4 million
Marvel sequel's torrid run in Korea keeps pace with massive global launch
· Moon Ki-hoon
Taking Shanghai group public a landmark move, test case for China sport business
Industry expert Mark Thomas sees great opportunity in state-owned Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group responding to market forces
· Stephy Zhang
Taking Shanghai group public a landmark move, test case for China sport business
Industry expert Mark Thomas sees great opportunity in state-owned Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group responding to market forces
· Stephy Zhang