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Japan’s ruling party MPs form group to protect US$2.1 billion trading card market
The group says growing asset value has led to an increase in fakes, fraudulent sales and the use of card transactions for money laundering
· Kyodo
Japan’s ruling party MPs form group to shield US$2.1 billion trading card market
The group says growing asset value has led to an increase in fakes, fraudulent sales and the use of card transactions for money laundering
· Kyodo
‘Owned by the Dutch, born in Hong Kong’: Black and White’s lasting role in cha chaan teng culture | South China Morning Post
Stacks of Black and White’s white-and-red cans, featuring an illustration of a Dutch Friesian cow, have long been a familiar fixture at local diners.
'Spider-Man 4' becomes fastest 2026 film to top 2m admissions in S. Korea
The latest Spider-Man film has become the fastest film of 2026 to attract 2 million moviegoers in South Korea, reaching the milestone just three days after its release, the film's local distributor said Saturday.
· Yonhap
PH's Kat Llegado wins Miss Supranational 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines added another international pageant crown to its growing list of achievements after Katrina "Kat" Llegado was named Miss Supranational 2026 during the competition's coronation night in Małopolska, Poland on Friday, July 31 (Saturday in Manila).
· Iza Iglesias
'Spider-Man 4' becomes fastest 2026 film to top 2 mln admissions in S. Korea
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film has become the fastest film of 2026 to attract 2 million moviegoers in South Korea, reaching the milestone just three days after its release, the film's local distributor said Saturday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Chinese trains packed with ACs speed into Europe to help with heat wave
China opened the China-Europe freight rail line, seen here from Chongqing, as part of its Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
· KOHEI FUJIMURA
(3rd LD) S. Korea's monthly exports hit 2nd highest ever on strong chip shipments
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout, photos)By Kang Yoon-seung
· Kang Yoon-seung
Negeri Sembilan votes as Malaysia’s political allies lock horns again
The state election comes on the back of a bruising loss for Anwar’s PH in Johor, in another test of the strength of his coalition government
· Ushar Daniele
Negeri Sembilan votes as Malaysia’s political allies lock horns again
The state election comes on the back of a bruising loss for Anwar’s PH in Johor, in another test of the strength of his coalition government
· Ushar Daniele
To reduce South China Sea friction, Beijing and Manila need it in writing
Amid fresh clashes over the rusting BRP Sierra Madre, both sides accuse each other of infringing their 2024 agreement. But what did they actually agree to?
· Sophie Wushuang Yi
To reduce South China Sea friction, Beijing and Manila need it in writing
Amid fresh clashes over the rusting BRP Sierra Madre, both sides accuse each other of infringing their 2024 agreement. But what did they actually agree to?
· Sophie Wushuang Yi
S. Korea's monthly exports hit 2nd highest ever on strong chip shipments
South Korea's monthly exports soared to the second highest ever by moving up nearly 63 percent in July from a year earlier, data showed Saturday, amid solid global demand for memory chips.
· Yonhap
U.S. Treasury intervenes to support yen after Japan steps in, report says
The U.S. Treasury stepped into the currency market on Friday to back the battered yen, the Financial Times reported, marking Washington’s first intervention along with Tokyo to support Japan’s currency in more than a decade as it languishes near 40-year lows.
· No Author
Lee says S. Korea, Argentina will usher in new era of cooperation
BUENOS AIRES -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that South Korea and Argentina will usher in a new era of cooperation, saying closer bilateral collaboration is strategically more important than ever.
· Yonhap
China teen shares top university acceptance with hero who saved her from river 16 years ago
Yu shares with the media that he never imagined that his act of kindness would forge such a meaningful relationship
· Zoey Zhang
China teen celebrates university acceptance with hero who saved her 16 years ago
Yu shares with the media that he never imagined that his act of kindness would forge such a meaningful relationship
· Zoey Zhang
China’s bull wrestlers fight to keep tradition alive | South China Morning Post
Ancient Guanniu competition draws students in Zhejiang as masters race to save the fading art.
BTS concert drives South Korea’s Busan foreign tourist numbers to record high
Busan welcomed more than 2.42 million foreign visitors between January and June – a 43.9 per cent jump compared to the same period last year
· The Korea Times
BTS concert drives South Korea’s Busan foreign tourist numbers to record high
Busan welcomed more than 2.42 million foreign visitors between January and June – a 43.9 per cent jump compared to the same period last year
· The Korea Times
Lee says S. Korea, Argentina will usher in new era of cooperation
BUENOS AIRES, July 31 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that South Korea and Argentina will usher in a new era of cooperation, saying closer bilateral collaboration is strategically more important than ever.
· Park Boram
(2nd LD) S. Korea's monthly exports hit 2nd highest ever on strong chip shipments
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout)By Kang Yoon-seung
· Kang Yoon-seung
(LEAD) S. Korea's monthly exports hit 2nd highest ever on strong chip shipments
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout)By Kang Yoon-seung
· Kang Yoon-seung
S. Korea's monthly exports up 62.8 pct in July on strong chip shipments
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's monthly exports moved up nearly 63 percent in July from a year earlier amid solid chip shipments, data showed Saturday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Enzo Maresca ready for Manchester City judgment days ahead of Hong Kong clash
New boss shrugs off pressure of replacing Pep Guardiola and vows to not be ‘copy-and-paste’ boss, does not rule out Erling Haaland Korea trip
· Paul McNamara
Enzo Maresca ready for Manchester City judgment days ahead of Hong Kong clash
New boss shrugs off pressure of replacing Pep Guardiola and vows to not be ‘copy-and-paste’ boss, does not rule out Erling Haaland Korea trip
· Paul McNamara
Ready player 3: India offers Asean a US-China alternative
India pitches trade, missiles and room to hedge as the US and China vie for regional influence
· Sam Beltran
Ready player 3: India offers Asean a US-China alternative
India pitches trade, missiles and room to hedge as the US and China vie for regional influence
· Sam Beltran
(URGENT) S. Korea's monthly exports up 62.8 pct in July
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· Kang Yoon-seung
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
The face and body of Sahil Lochab, who appeared with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi at a press conference, are peppered with tiny holes
· Bbcnews
Infantino not proceeding with divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity
Asia Football Confederation President Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, left, poses with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during an inauguration ceremony for the new building of the Asia Football Confederation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
Nocum saves the day as Rain or Shine nips Magnolia
Adrian Nocum knocked down what proved to be the game-winning shot with 5.6 seconds left to lift Rain or Shine to a pulsating 98-97 win against Magnolia in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Friday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
· Richard Dy
Seoul weighs viable options for contributing to Hormuz stability
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Global development must benefit investors too, including China: UNDP head
Alexander De Croo, former prime minister of Belgium, now serving as administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), argues that development aid should be viewed as an investment that creates markets. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Shigesaburo Okumura
China-Focused Influence Program Courted Senior US Media Figures With Sponsor-Paid Trips
Authored by Arthur Zhang via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Living between two worlds on Taiwan's Matsu Islands
A Cold War-era fortress on Xiju Island, part of the Taiwan-controlled Matsu archipelago near the Chinese mainland. Once a frontline outpost against China, the islands now balance their military legacy with tourism and everyday life. (All photos by David Frazier)
· Staff Writer
US lawmakers investigate DoorDash’s use of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2.6 model
Food delivery giant latest targeted as rising adoption of China-built AI models pushes Washington to find strategies to combat trend
· Vincent Chow
US lawmakers investigate DoorDash’s use of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2.6 model
Food delivery giant latest targeted as rising adoption of China-built AI models pushes Washington to find strategies to combat trend
· Vincent Chow
N. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Saturday condemned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s recently approved fuel network overhaul plan, casting it as an "unprecedented" effort to prepare for war and evidence that the alliance is becoming "a more aggressive military bloc."
· Oh Seok-min
US Treasury tells banks further yen intervention possible; yen surges
Japan intervened in foreign-exchange markets on Thursday, buying yen and selling dollars. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
· Staff Writer
After Lee-Milei summit, Korea to import Argentine crude next year
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Trump envoy Steve Daines to return to Beijing as US and China lock in Xi summit agenda
Montana Republican is helping narrow differences on issues expected to dominate summit planned for September in Washington, source says
· Khushboo Razdan
Trump envoy Steve Daines to return to Beijing as US and China lock in Xi summit agenda
Montana Republican is helping narrow differences on issues expected to dominate summit planned for September in Washington, source says
· Khushboo Razdan
Memory-Chip Crunch Hits Smartphone Demand Across China
Prices for electronic devices reliant on advanced memory chips, from smartphones to gaming consoles, have risen as the AI data-center buildout tightens supply and drives component costs higher. The resulting memory-chip crunch is now weighing on consumer demand, with Goldman’s latest note showing that the pressure i…
· Tyler Durden
Japan's NTT Data launches new payment platform in India
NTT Data executives Shinichiro Nishikawa, left, and Takeo Ueno speak to reporters in Mumbai on July 30. (Photo by Takanori Okabe)
· Staff Writer
Will US or China win the next war? That’s the wrong question to ask
We should be asking how we can avoid conflict and work towards ending mutual threats, such as climate change and human injustice
· Andrew Sheng
Will US or China win the next war? That’s the wrong question to ask
We should be asking how we can avoid conflict and work towards ending mutual threats, such as climate change and human injustice
· Andrew Sheng
Japan PM's phone diplomacy stays silent for 2 months
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has had four calls with U.S. President Donald Trump since taking office. © Reuters
· Staff Writer