Quake in Japan’s ‘Silicon Valley’ disrupts car, chip supply chains
The Kumamoto quake, which has killed at least 34 people, has stopped work in an area critical to Japan’s car and semiconductor industries
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Quake in Japan’s ‘Silicon Valley’ disrupts car, chip supply chains
The Kumamoto quake, which has killed at least 34 people, has stopped work in an area critical to Japan’s car and semiconductor industries
· Reuters
The imperial capital of Goryeo: Walking through Kaegyong
At its height, all roads led to Kaegyong, the imperial capital of the Goryeo empire, or Koryo, as it is known in North Korea. Protected by a vast fortress system with no fewer than 25 gates, the city welcomed officials, merchants, pilgrims, diplomats and foreign envoys from across Asia on their way to the imperial p…
· Korea Herald
Korean dessert brand accused of copying Japan’s Tokyo Banana
South Korean dessert brand Tokyo Berry is facing allegations that its products closely resemble Japan’s popular confectionery brand Tokyo Banana, potentially misleading consumers into believing the two brands are connected.
· Lim Do-yun
Coupang faces 100,000 won payout per victim over data breach
Coupang was ordered to compensate victims of a major personal data leak with 100,000 won ($70) each in either cash or Coupang Cash, South Korea’s Consumer Dispute Settlement Commission ruled Friday, marking the first case in which the e-commerce company has been found liable for damages over such a breach.
· Lee Seung-ku
Super Typhoon Dolphin set to bring very hot weather to Hong Kong next week
Observatory expects cyclone to move towards seas south of Japan, but too early to tell if it will bring heavy rain to the city
· Edith Lin
Super Typhoon Dolphin set to bring very hot weather to Hong Kong next week
Observatory expects cyclone to move towards seas south of Japan, but too early to tell if it will bring heavy rain to the city
· Edith Lin
Sandiganbayan grants Bong Revilla bail in malversation case
BONG. Former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr is escorted by BJMP personnel out of the Sandiganbayan after the deferment of his arraignment, on January 23, 2026.
· Jairo Bolledo
Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste face plunder, graft complaints over solar projects
WINNER. Businessman Leandro Leviste is proclaimed winner of the congressional race in Batangas 1st District on May 13, 2025.
· Jairo Bolledo
Authorities flag voter intimidation complaints as BARMM campaign begins
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) has referred complaints of alleged voter intimidation to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as campaigning for the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections got underway, with the presidential peace adviser war…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing criticizes ASEAN, sets out government agenda
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· Mia Gonzalez
Court upholds exit ban on ex-U.S. professor charged with defaming President Lee
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday upheld a travel ban on Morse Tan, a former Korean American professor charged with defaming President Lee Jae Myung, preventing him from leaving South Korea until Aug. 15.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight
The pilot tested positive for meth, MDMA and cocaine after his arrest at the airport, meaning he was under the influence when he was flying
· Agence France-Presse
Sky high: drug-fuelled Malaysian pilot arrested with 70,000 pills in Indonesia
The pilot tested positive for meth, MDMA and cocaine after his arrest at the airport, meaning he was under the influence when he was flying
· Agence France-Presse
China, Germany aim to align on smart vehicle standards amid escalating trade friction
The push for cooperation comes as Chinese carmakers seek to validate their driverless technology in European markets
· Xinyi Wu
Sino-German auto talks focus on smart EV standards amid trade tensions
The push for cooperation comes as Chinese carmakers seek to validate their driverless technology in European markets
· Xinyi Wu
China’s offshore yuan hits 3-year high as Beijing signals policy support
Politburo’s pledge to stabilise growth and boost capital markets helps drive rally, reinforced by days of relatively strong reference rates by the central bank
· Sylvia Ma
China’s offshore yuan hits 3-year high as Beijing signals policy support
Politburo’s pledge to stabilise growth and boost capital markets helps drive rally, reinforced by days of relatively strong reference rates by the central bank
· Sylvia Ma
Key developments on North Korea this week
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
[Photo News] Inside Korea’s last empire
A portrait of Emperor Gojong, Korea’s oldest surviving national flag, or Taegeukgi, and relics of early independence activists have returned to public view as the National Museum of Korea reopened its renovated gallery dedicated to the Korean Empire (1897-1910) on Thursday.
· Park Yuna
CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. tensions, China's factory data and a steady Bank of Japan
Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore, filling in for Leonie.
· Justina Lee
PH defense posture deters China from using force
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) is strengthening the Philippines’ deterrence posture in the West Philippine Sea to complement diplomatic protests lodged by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) against China’s aggression.
· Kurt Dela Peña
Japan's Kioxia forecasts 31-fold profit surge as tech shares swing
Demand for NAND flash memory, the core product of Kioxia Holdings, is on the rise as U.S. tech companies expand data center capacity. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· TSUBASA SURUGA
30 pct of defectors from N. Korea's nuclear test site areas show chromosome mutations: study
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- About 30 percent of North Korean defectors from areas near the Punggye-ri nuclear site have been found to show chromosomal mutations potentially linked to radiation exposure, the unification ministry's research showed Friday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Samyang Foods joins government push to attract tourists from overseas
Samyang Foods is teaming up with South Korea’s Culture Ministry to translate the global popularity of its Buldak spicy noodles into visits to the country, combining the brand’s overseas reach with government tourism campaigns.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Tesla denies sale of China business amid SpaceX merger buzz
Employees work at the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai during a government-organized media trip on April 14. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Yangsan in southeast sets new record for highest temperature
Yangsan city, South Gyeongsang Province, broke its own record Friday for the highest temperature ever recorded through South Korea's standard weather observation system.
· Yoon Min-sik
AFP tracking reported Chinese warship, unmanned vessel in PH EEZ
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday it is tracking reports of a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessel and an unmanned surface vessel allegedly operating within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), following a Reuters report on an encounter involving a com…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Xi was speaking ahead of the PLA’s 99th anniversary and his comments offer a rare insight into how its modernisation is progressing
· Amber Wang
Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI
Xi was speaking ahead of the PLA’s 99th anniversary and his comments offer a rare insight into how its modernisation is progressing
· Amber Wang
How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
A sweeping package of new Russian sanctions has cleared its first hurdle in the United States Congress, and, if passed, could trigger huge tariffs for countries such as India and China which continue to buy oil from Moscow.
· Erin Hale
Singapore ministers awarded US$113,000 each in legal costs in Bloomberg libel suit
A court earlier this month ruled that a December 2024 Bloomberg article on Good Class Bungalow transactions had defamed the ministers
· CNA
Singapore ministers awarded US$113,000 each in legal costs in Bloomberg libel suit
A court earlier this month ruled that a December 2024 Bloomberg article on Good Class Bungalow transactions had defamed the ministers
· CNA
South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure
Incidents like this could ‘deepen mistrust’ between the allies, experts say, urging a comprehensive review to avoid it recurring
· Park Chan-kyong
South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure
Incidents like this could ‘deepen mistrust’ between the allies, experts say, urging a comprehensive review to avoid it recurring
· Park Chan-kyong
China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
Aggressive comparative pricing for SkyNomad series linked to Xiaomi’s 550,000-unit sales target this year, Deutsche Bank says
· Daniel Ren
China’s Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla, staking 23% lower price on premium SUV
Aggressive comparative pricing for SkyNomad series linked to Xiaomi’s 550,000-unit sales target this year, Deutsche Bank says
· Daniel Ren
In Angeles City, recurring water woes define life under PrimeWater
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· Chay Hofilena
S. Korea revises supplier code system to boost defense bids in U.S.
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has revised the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-issued identification code system for its arms equipment suppliers in a bid to help boost defense exports to the United States, the arms agency said Friday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Paralysis inspires Chinese man to build mind-controlled wheelchair that wins top prize
The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang
· Zoey Zhang
Paralysis inspires Chinese man’s award-winning, mind-controlled wheelchair
The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang
· Zoey Zhang
P8M debt seen as motive behind vlogger's slay
MANILA, Philippines — The motive for the killing of political vlogger Alicia Lipata, also known as Mima Alicia, was an P8 million debt, as well as personal disagreements between her and the alleged masterminds, PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief said Friday.
· Izel Abanilla
Japan's Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear
A Sony logo is seen at the headquarters of Sony Corp. in Tokyo on May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
· Yuri Kageyama
Sony raises full-year forecast as quarterly profit jumps 32%
Sony profits were boosted by the weak yen and U.S. tariff refunds. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
· Staff Writer
Workers keep wage hike despite pending TRO petition — DOLE
MANILA, Philippines — Workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) who have received the first tranche of P60 from the approved P85 daily minimum wage increase will not be required to return the additional pay despite the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by a Pasig court, the Department of Labor and Employme…
· Dan Madrazo
China’s manufacturing sector falters in July as growth momentum cools
Beijing faces renewed pressure to ramp up support as PMI falls to 49.2, a day after leadership signalled it would accelerate fiscal spending
· Alice Li
China’s manufacturing sector falters in July as growth momentum cools
Beijing faces renewed pressure to ramp up support as PMI falls to 49.2, a day after leadership signalled it would accelerate fiscal spending
· Alice Li
Korea's industrial output posts biggest gain in 6 years on autos, chips
Production, consumption and investment rise together for first time in three months
· Choi Ji-won