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Judicial and prosecutorial authorities on Wednesday dismissed 48-year-old prosecutor Masahito Nishida for having an inappropriate relationship with a woman he had investigated.
Investment authority chairman Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Putrajaya has to strike a balance between an open economy and helping local firms
Investment authority chairman Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Putrajaya has to strike a balance between an open economy and helping local firms
IMPARTIAL? Siblings and Senator-judges Pia and Alan Peter Cayetano during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 22, 2026.
Australia’s communications regulator has taken Optus to court over last year’s network outages, which were linked to four deaths
Australia’s communications regulator has taken Optus to court over last year’s network outages, which were linked to four deaths
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film drew more than 680,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to claim the top spot at the box office, data showed Thursday, setting a new high for any release this year.
Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality
Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog said Thursday it will launch inspections of the wedding industry starting next month to tackle unfair pricing practices.
The logo of the Samsung Electronics Co. is seen at its office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged in a split vote has heightened uncertainty over the future path of U.S. monetary policy, while persistent Middle East tensions continue to pose risks to financial markets, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Thursday.
Samsung's quarterly figures come in at a time when chipmakers' share prices have tumbled from recent highs amid concerns over growing competition from China and the possibility that the AI boom has peaked. © Reuters
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BOGOTÁ (AP) — Un hospital en el noreste de Colombia realizó el miércoles la primera cirugía robótica remota del país a un paciente ubicado en India, un procedimiento que puso a prueba el avance de la tecnología médica al realizarse en diferentes continentes.
Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments
Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments
Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday
Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday
Efforts to finalise the code between Asean and China this year are hampered to a large extent by differences between Manila and Beijing
Efforts to finalise the code between Asean and China this year are hampered to a large extent by differences between Manila and Beijing
A senior US Navy official has described South Korea's role in leading combined maritime forces during a multinational exercise as a "historic leadership milestone," as he pointed out a core theme of the exercise -- shared responsibility.
New US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, becoming the first US envoy to assume the post since President Donald Trump returned to office, sources said.
German auto giant BMW is planning to slash some 8,000 jobs globally by the end of 2027, according to several news media outlets, including Reuters and Bloomberg. German workers are expected to be particularly affected as the manufacturer is dealing with high production costs in Europe, as well as plunging sales in C…
On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange
On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange
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BEIJING — The artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China is heating up in the world's largest continent: Asia.
Indian state-owned and private companies shipped at least 2,596 consignments comprising hundreds of thousands of arms, ammunition and military components to Israel during the genocide in Gaza, a new Amnesty International report has revealed. The shipments, sent between 7 October 2023 and 30 November 2025, included m…
Can moving India's biggest entrance examinations from pen and paper to computers finally break the country's seemingly endless cycle of exam question leaks?
The massive fine imposed on Trip.com Group is part of Chinese regulators’ campaign against self-defeating cutthroat price wars and competition
The massive fine imposed on Trip.com Group is part of Chinese regulators’ campaign against self-defeating cutthroat price wars and competition
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Every time you click "buy" on an online order, the chances are that your purchase starts getting processed within minutes.
A limited run of 3,400 watches in collaboration with baseball star Shohei Ohtani quickly sold out at retailers. (Source photos by Seiko and Nikkei)
A limited run of 3,400 watches in collaboration with baseball star Shohei Ohtani quickly sold out at retailers. (Source photos by Seiko and Nikkei)
The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries
The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries
A decade after leaving Korea as rising young dancer, Yun returns as a soloist
Should the National Assembly speaker champion the ruling party?
More North Korean soldiers in Ukraine?Seoul must strengthen traditional alliances, improve military posture
China's chip offensiveDUV breakthrough, CXMT's IPO signal a new challenge for Korea
Suzuki Motor's India-made Jimny Nomade helped put the automaker in first place for imports to Japan in January-June. (Photo by Itsuki Miyake)
Suzuki Motor's India-made Jimny Nomade helped put the automaker in first place for imports to Japan in January-June. (Photo by Itsuki Miyake)
SoftBank Corp. is contributing to the building of the infrastructure underlying AI-powered data sharing. (Source images by Nikkei and SoftBank)
From Seoul to Taipei, Tokyo to Beijing, Asia is running a 21st century economy on a labour contract designed for the 20th century
From Seoul to Taipei, Tokyo to Beijing, Asia is running a 21st century economy on a labour contract designed for the 20th century
President Trump has repeatedly said that China's President Xi Jinping has directly assured him that Beijing will not supply Iran with weaponry or military support.
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, becoming the first U.S. envoy to assume the post since President Donald Trump returned to office, sources said.
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment rebounded in July, driven by improved confidence among manufacturers amid robust semiconductor exports, a central bank survey showed Thursday.