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Newest first · UTC+11:00P8M 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
Kolmar’s China plant wins first overseas good manufacturing practice recognition
Kolmar Korea said Friday its Wuxi plant in China has received Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice recognition from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, becoming the first overseas cosmetics factory operated by a Korean manufacturer to earn the designation.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Scotty Pippen Jr. recalls being teammates with Quentin Millora-Brown
MANILA, Philippines — NBA player Scotty Pippen Jr. visited the Philippines for the first time and recalled being teammates with former University of the Philippines (UP) gunner Quentin Millora-Brown.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Today in Korean history
1943 -- Japan begins conscripting Koreans into the military during its colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula. Japan's leaders had long hesitated to implement a conscription system in Korea after the annexation of the country in 1910 due to fears that Koreans, once armed as part of the Japanese military, could revolt…
· Choi Kyong-ae
Copper may hit new high as AI demand collides with deadly storms, strategists say
Deadly storms that have disrupted copper mines in Chile could amplify market strains, strategists say, as the U.S. and China battle for supply of the critical industrial metal, in turn pushing prices higher.
· Hugh Leask
‘Trade friction’: Beijing is turning up the heat on Australian iron ore
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group has become the latest major mining company targeted by China’s push to force down iron ore prices, putting future revenue from Australia’s most valuable export commodity under pressure.
· Nick Toscano
Korea, Morocco highlight growing partnership on Throne Day
South Korea and Morocco underscored their commitment to deeper economic and strategic cooperation Thursday, with trade negotiations, railway infrastructure and investment emerging as key pillars of their growing partnership.
· Sanjay Kumar
So Ji-sub on 'Agent Kim Reactivated' breakout, being called Korea's Liam Neeson
The 48-year-old action star speaks about embracing his new nickname, the pressure of a potential Season 2
· Lee Yoon-seo
Indian families of dead seafarers each demand $5m from US, Iran
Families of Indian seafarers killed as a result of the U.S. war on Iran are demanding their government file a petition for compensation with the U.N. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· KIRAN SHARMA
Pakistani defense minister warns Islamabad of Israel-India military partnership
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Israel and India have maintained a long-standing military partnership against Pakistan, describing both countries as Islamabad's enduring adversaries.
· ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
Eala takes on familiar foe Svitolina on Saturday
FILIPINO tennis sensation Alex Eala is set to clash with 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open on Saturday morning (Manila Time) at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, Washington DC, United States.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Science group urges govt to study Pax Silica before commitment
MANILA, Philippines — The government has been urged to study the terms of Pax Silica, an agreement which would build supply chains for artificial intelligence, through a scientific study before it can set a commitment, according to a group.
· Red Mendoza
Chinese data challenges US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From a 10-hour A380 ordeal in China to a repaid 1947 wartime grain debt, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Chinese data challenges US-Iran war claims; bamboo vs desertification: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From a 10-hour A380 ordeal in China to a repaid 1947 wartime grain debt, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
China expresses 'serious concern' over latest US trade restrictions
BEIJING, China — China's top trade official told his counterparts from the United States on Thursday Beijing had "serious concern" over Washington's latest trade restrictions, according to state media.
· Agence France-Presse
Lee set to meet Milei on Korea-Mercosur trade pact, lithium ties
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
LG unveils Korea’s largest AI model with 750 billion parameters
LG AI Research unveiled South Korea’s largest homegrown artificial intelligence model on Friday, a system with 750 billion parameters -- more than three times the size of its predecessor -- as the conglomerate steps up efforts to build a globally competitive AI platform.
· Jo He-rim
Death toll from earthquake in southwestern Japan rises to 34, six more reported injured
The death toll from a powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week rose to 34 on Friday from 25 previously, the Kumamoto prefecture government said in a statement.
· REUTERS
Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers missing on one of world’s highest peaks
Islamabad: Ten international climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born mountaineer were missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains in northern Pakistan.
Monkey bites Korean tourist at Taj Mahal; hourlong ambulance delay sparks outrage
A South Korean tourist bitten by a monkey at India's Taj Mahal reportedly waited nearly an hour for an ambulance, prompting widespread online criticism over tourist safety after footage of the incident went viral.
· Song Seung-hyun
Tax revenue up W5.5tr in June on higher incomes, property market
South Korea's tax revenue rose by 5.5 trillion won ($3.85 billion) in June from a year earlier on higher incomes and an increase in the number of homes traded, data showed Friday.
· Yonhap
Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 34
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, up from 25, authorities said.
· Al Jazeera
BSP sees July inflation easing to 5.6%-6.6%
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation likely eased further in July, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projecting consumer price growth to settle within a range of 5.6 percent to 6.6 percent, lower than the 6.9 percent recorded in June.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Soy sauce refills and reused jars: can Philippines’ tingi culture hold back deluge of plastic waste?
A zero-waste shop set up by a district council provides plastic-free products at affordable prices in a country that gets through 164m sachets a day
· Jhesset Enano in Malabon City
Chinese manufacturing slows in July in first contraction in 5 months
A worker prepares aluminum panels for coating at a factory of Kam Pin Industrial (HK) Ltd, in Dongguan city in southern China’s Guangdong province on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan,File)
· Chan Ho Him
ASEAN still implementing parts of US trade deals, business chief says
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump attend the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur in October 2025. Cambodia has implemented some measures linked to its trade agreement with Washington, according to a U.S. business group. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Pag-IBIG Fund earns COA’s highest audit opinion for 14th straight year
MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or the Pag-IBIG Fund earned the Commission on Audit’s (COA) unmodified opinion for the 14th consecutive year, achieving the state auditors’ highest opinion, top officials announced on Friday.
· Arlie O. Calalo
South Korea's 'bipolar' stock market: meltdowns, a record rally and what's to come
South Korea's stock market staged its sharpest reversal on record on Friday, capping a month of wild swings that underscored how tightly the country's equity market has become tied to the global artificial intelligence trade.
· Lee Ying Shan
FACT CHECK: VP Sara did not say detained father to return home to PH ‘next week’
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· Ailla Dela Cruz
Singapore police investigate Massive Attack over Palestinian support at gig
Viral videos show the British band holding a Palestinian flag on stage while the crowd cheers during their concert in Singapore
· CNA
Singapore police investigate Massive Attack over Palestinian support at gig
Viral videos show the British band holding a Palestinian flag on stage while the crowd cheers during their concert in Singapore
· CNA
BOJ holds rates at 1%, warns of underlying inflation exceeding 2% target
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady on Friday, as it warned that underlying inflation in the country could exceed its 2% target.
· Lim Hui Jie
2 homes, different traumas: Japan quake leaves scars seen and unseen
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· Mia Gonzalez
India to increase penalties for exam leaks after Cockroach party protests
India’s upper house of parliament has passed a bill to increase penalties for leaking examination papers, after youth-led protests called for sweeping reforms and forced the country’s education minister to resign.
· Al Jazeera
Seoul to expand nuclear submarine acquisition unit under DAPA
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Indonesian court bans use of education funding for free school meals
Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 1:24pm
· Hellena Souisa
Opposition lawmaker files bill to lift chipmakers’ 52-hour workweek cap nationwide
Rep. Koh Dong-jin of the main opposition People Power Party introduced a bill Friday to exempt semiconductor research and development personnel nationwide from South Korea’s 52-hour workweek cap.
· Son Ji-hyoung
State arms agency, Hanwha Ocean ink final deal for 7.8 tln-won Navy destroyer project
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state arms procurement agency officially concluded a deal with Hanwha Ocean Co. on Friday to kick-start the development of a next-generation Navy destroyer, with the aim of delivering the lead ship to the Navy by 2032.
· Kim Hyun-soo
BOJ revises inflation forecast down while keeping rates unchanged
As crude oil prices rise again, the Bank of Japan is facing a difficult decision on how to respond to inflation. (Photo by Rie Ishi)
· JADA NAGUMO
Duterte’s husband questions legality of tax records authorization, seeks judicial review
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, on Friday said the authorization allowing the release of their income tax records raises legal issues that should be resolved through judicial review.
· James Daniel Danio
Singapore retailer Love, Bonito warns customers of scam risks after data breach
Partial payment information may also have been affected, but full credit card details were not exposed, the company says
· CNA
Singapore retailer Love, Bonito warns customers of scam risks after data breach
Partial payment information may also have been affected, but full credit card details were not exposed, the company says
· CNA