Philippine defence chief warns Chinese teaching exchanges pose grey-zone threat
The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Philippine defence chief warns Chinese teaching exchanges pose grey-zone threat
The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy
· Alyssa Chen
What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?
Leading Chinese robot makers have ambitious overseas expansion plans, but Washington’s ban may force them to recalibrate
· Wency Chen
What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?
Leading Chinese robot makers have ambitious overseas expansion plans, but Washington’s ban may force them to recalibrate
· Wency Chen
Futures Rise Despite Oil Spike And Ongoing Korean Collapse, Ahead Of Fed, Meta And Microsoft
US equity futures are higher, overlooking both tech-led declines in Asia which saw the Kospi crash as much as 13% and trigger a second consecutive 20 minute market-wide halt, and the 5% jump in oil prices which has pushed Brent over $88. As of 7:30am ET, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts are each up 0.2%, reversing s…
· Tyler Durden
Teodoro says ‘not viable’ to be pro-China candidate in 2028 polls
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. maintained that it would not be viable for a candidate in the 2028 elections to show support for China.
· INQUIRER.net
Chinese satellite imagery analysis challenges US-Iran war claims
Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings
· Victoria Bela
Chinese satellite imagery analysis challenges US-Iran war claims
Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings
· Victoria Bela
Bill Gates planning to visit S. Korea next month: industry sources
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Kumamoto Castle wall collapses as Japan struck by 7.1-magnitude quake | South China Morning Post
The city’s historic castle has repeatedly suffered earthquake damage.
Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risks
The rescue burden of searching for hikers in remote terrain often requires specialist teams, aircraft and days of searching
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risks
The rescue burden of searching for hikers in remote terrain often requires specialist teams, aircraft and days of searching
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Birkin Bag Maker Plunges Most Since 2010 As Soft China Demand Weighs On Leather Sales
Hermès shares in Paris suffered their steepest intraday decline in nearly 16 years after second-quarter leather goods sales missed estimates among analysts tracked by Bloomberg, reigniting concerns over the luxury group's large exposure to the Chinese market.
· Tyler Durden
4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds
Former LandBank manager Violeta Constantino testifies during the 10th day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on July 29, 2026.
· Dwight de Leon
Korea plans Coachella-style giant K-pop festival to bring in 200,000 global fans
‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels
· The Korea Times
Korea plans Coachella-style giant K-pop festival to bring in 200,000 global fans
‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels
· The Korea Times
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13
Residents in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture woke on Wednesday to collapsed buildings and debris
· Bbcnews
Bill Gates planning to visit S. Korea next month: industry sources
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Japanese population below 120 million for first time in decades
TOKYO — The number of Japanese people living in the country has fallen below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, government data showed Wednesday, as the nation confronts a low birth rate and an aging society.
· Agence France-Presse
80% of mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong as launch pad for Asean expansion
Trade Development Council research indicates that mainland firms are actively pursuing diversified footprints across Asean markets
· Vivian Au
80% of mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong as launch pad for Asean expansion
Trade Development Council research indicates that mainland firms are actively pursuing diversified footprints across Asean markets
· Vivian Au
Nat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car
A South Korean national team trap shooter bound for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has been under police investigation for allegedly keeping an excessive amount of live ammunition in his car, sources said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
The CXMT shock: how China’s viable alternatives punch Nvidia, Micron, SK Hynix shares
Advances in chips, chipmaking equipment and AI models disrupt stocks by threatening the edges of existing leaders, investors say
· Zhang Shidong
CXMT shock: China’s alternatives punch Micron, SK Hynix shares
Advances in chips, chipmaking equipment and AI models disrupt stocks by threatening the edges of existing leaders, investors say
· Zhang Shidong
China’s drone-farming boom eyes emerging markets as agriculture automation spreads
Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia
· Mandy Zuo
China’s ageing farmers deploy drones as agriculture-automation trend spreads
Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia
· Mandy Zuo
Nike was once China's sneaker king. Here's why its sales have fallen 30%
By all accounts, Nike's business in China should be firing on all cylinders.
· Gabrielle Fonrouge
Watch : Overview of damage after deadly 7 1 magnitude earthquake in Japan
Aerial views from Nippon TV on July 29, 2026 show the aftermath of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture. The earthquake that occurred on July 28 knocked out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region. The quake’s epicenter was about 20 kilometers (12 miles) …
· The Manila Times
(LEAD) No S. Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry
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· Kang Yoon-seung
Nat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean national team trap shooter bound for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has been under police investigation for allegedly keeping an excessive amount of live ammunition in his car, sources said Wednesday.
· Kim Boram
Comelec to ask Marcos to declare November 3 no classes, work for BSKE
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it will ask President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare no work and classes on November 3, 2026 to encourage more Filipinos to cast their votes for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
· Dianne Sampang
China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan in final tests with drone catapult
CCTV computer-generated footage shows how the 40,000-tonne Sichuan uses electromagnetic catapult to launch GJ-21 drones
· Albee Zhang
China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan in final tests with drone catapult
CCTV computer-generated footage shows how the 40,000-tonne Sichuan uses electromagnetic catapult to launch GJ-21 drones
· Albee Zhang
Limited dual citizenship gives Indonesian diaspora hope of return, better future
The plan targeting the diaspora holding important skills comes as thousands of Indonesians have renounced their citizenship in recent years
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Limited dual citizenship gives Indonesian diaspora hope of return, better future
The plan targeting the diaspora holding important skills comes as thousands of Indonesians have renounced their citizenship in recent years
· Resty Woro Yuniar
IPL’s value soars past $20bn to rival NFL as one of world sport’s biggest brands
Two big franchise deals power 10.3% increase
· Agence France-Presse
Debt honoured: China repays family who lent entire 850-kg grain supply to wartime army in 1947
Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities
· Zoey Zhang
Debt honoured: China repays family for wartime grain loan eight decades later
Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities
· Zoey Zhang
Why has the China-US profit gap widened on the Fortune Global 500?
Despite posting strong revenues, China’s multinationals logged average profits of US$4.5 billion in 2025, just 40 per cent of US counterparts’ figure
· Zhu Wenqian
Why has the China-US profit gap widened on the Fortune Global 500?
Despite posting strong revenues, China’s multinationals logged average profits of US$4.5 billion in 2025, just 40 per cent of US counterparts’ figure
· Zhu Wenqian
[DECODED] When the ‘common threat’ is in our midst
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· Paolo Cootauco
How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?
As the dust settles over New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar after weeks of some of the biggest protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year rule, the government has so far responded with both a measured crackdown and an attempt to woo the youth.
· Sarah Shamim
Kumamoto mall explosion raises concern over Japan's disaster response hubs
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake that hit Japan's Kumamoto prefecture triggered an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto. The shopping complex had been designated as an evacuation site for local residents in case of a natural disaster. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
· Staff Writer
China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority
The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report
· Ralph Jennings
China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority
The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report
· Ralph Jennings
Asia’s central banks are quietly writing the rules for AI finance
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· Hari Suciono
Duterte’s defense: ‘Unusual’ withdrawal claim only an opinion, not an issue
FOR VEEP. Counsel for the defense, Michael Poa, makes a manifestation during the continuation of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 29, 2026.
· Jairo Bolledo
LPA triggers scattered rain while crossing Southern Luzon
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· Acor Arceo
What’s behind the recent spike of Covid-19 cases in China? | South China Morning Post
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’.
Vietnam’s biggest company, Vingroup, expands overseas as its home market slows
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam's biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, is moving into global markets as business at home slows, planning nearly two dozen projects in at least 15 countries, from a "Vietnam Town" in Uzbekistan to smart cities in India and a riverfront development in Congo.
· Associated Press