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Newest first · UTC+11:00What’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
ANA Q1 net profit drops 15% amid soaring jet fuel prices
All Nippon Airways has been raising fuel surcharges on international flights because of high jet fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Staff Writer
‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
Rescuers pulling people from the wreckage in southern Japan in a haunting repeat of disaster that struck 10 years ago
· Gavin Blair
Asean Cup has Southeast Asia teams ramping up early 2030 World Cup preparations
SEOUL, South Korea — Preparations for the next men's World Cup have already begun for teams in Southeast Asia, just weeks after Spain clinched the 2026 title.
· Associated Press
UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites
The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday after a 10-day session that added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan's ancient Asuka-Fujiwara capitals and France's Normandy D-Day landing beaches.
· Yonhap
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
Tens of thousands of young people participated in the protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party
· Bbcnews
‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology
Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally
· Dulue Mbachu
‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology
Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally
· Dulue Mbachu
UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday after a 10-day session that added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan's ancient Asuka-Fujiwara capitals and France's Normandy D-Day landing beaches.
· Shim Sun-ah
Japanese horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa makes his first samurai film
“The Samurai and the Prisoner” is turning out to be the most popular film to date from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director known as “the master of horror.” (July 29)
· Yuri Kageyama
Watching American power tentatively arrive in the Philippines
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· Benjamin Stuart Reed
Four Seoul bars make Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest again Korea's best
Four Seoul bars earned places on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest ranked No. 2 and named the Best Bar in Korea.
· Hong Yoo
Seoul draws 8.3M of Korea's record 10.7M foreign visitors in H1
Overseas card spending tops 10 trillion won for first time
· Park Ga-young
No S. Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- No South Korean casualties have been reported from an earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Victim and perpetrator of sexual harassment end up at same Coast Guard workplace
The Korea Coast Guard came under controversy Wednesday for allowing one of its members to return to his original workplace after being transferred for sexual harassment, resulting in him working at the same station as his victim.
· Yoon Min-sik
South Korean stocks plunge, erasing AI rally gains as chip selloff deepens
Stock in SK Hynix dropped on July 29 despite the South Korean company announcing robust earnings earlier in the day. © Reuters
· JADA NAGUMO
Navy's participation in RIMPAC serves as 'valuable' chance for improving command capabilities: admiral
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Navy's participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise has been a "valuable" opportunity to strengthen its capability to lead and execute combined maritime operations, a Navy admiral said Wednesday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Thirteen killed in Japan earthquake as search continues for survivors | The National
Rescue workers were searching for survivors on Wednesday as Japan counts the cost of the magnitude-7.1 earthquake that shook the south of the country, killing at least 13 people.
· The National
Takaichi finalizing plan to cut consumption tax rate on food products
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is finalizing a plan to lower the consumption tax rate on food products from the current 8% to 1% for a limited two-year period starting next April, and is expected to make a formal decision as early as Thursday.
· Eric Johnston
DP leadership candidate says National Assembly speaker was 'baited by journalists'
National Assembly Speaker Rep. Cho Jeong-sik was "baited" by journalists, Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae said Wednesday, adding that he would advise the speaker "to do better."
· Hwang Sun-jun
China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibility
Chinese systems need not top every benchmark before becoming major suppliers of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure
· Shaoshan Liu
China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibility
Chinese systems need not top every benchmark before becoming major suppliers of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure
· Shaoshan Liu
Search for survivors after powerful Japan quake kills 13
KUMAMOTO, Japan — A major earthquake in Japan that all but destroyed a shopping mall killed at least 13 people, officials said Wednesday, as rescuers struggled to reach survivors feared trapped in the wreckage.
· Agence France-Presse
Comelec to BARMM, Dasmariñas poll bets: Abide by rules, regulations
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday advised candidates of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections and the special elections for Dasmariñas, Cavite’s congressional seat to abide by its rules and regulations as the campaign period kicks off on Thursday.
· Dianne Sampang
Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China
Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth
· Xinyi Wu
Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China
Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth
· Xinyi Wu
Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos
A 79-year-old veteran of war with America sees the carrier’s visit as proof of how far relations have come
· Bac Pham
Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos
A 79-year-old veteran of war with America sees the carrier’s visit as proof of how far relations have come
· Bac Pham
Defense ministry issues public notice of draft bill on nuclear-powered subs
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Wednesday issued a public notice of a draft bill on nuclear-powered submarines, as South Korea pushes to build the key vessels in cooperation with the United States.
· Kim Seung-yeon
BTS declines to submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards
MANILA, Philippines — K-pop supergroup BTS announced Wednesday that they will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards.
· Iza Iglesias
Sara Duterte trial: 2 bank officials say encashment of large funds ‘unusual’
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· Dwight de Leon
Photos show the aftermath of a damaging earthquake in southwestern Japan
A rescue worker walks in front of AEON Mall, which was damaged by an explosion following an earthquake, is seen in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
· Hiro Komae
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terror, issues wanted alert
FSB accuses app administration of enabling acts of sabotage and cyberfraud by Ukrainian forces
· Associated Press
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terror, issues wanted alert
FSB accuses app administration of enabling acts of sabotage and cyberfraud by Ukrainian forces
· Associated Press
Duterte clueless: Fox Sili – Fox Silic?
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at a loss when asked about her comment on the controversial Pax Silica initiative that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentioned in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
· James Daniel Danio
Rescue teams face ‘race against time’ in search for trapped survivors as death toll in Japan rises to at least 13 – live updates
Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday’s powerful earthquake
· Taz Ali
Taiwan to stop buying PNG gas on spot market over 'One China' spat
Topic:Foreign Affairs
· Marian Faa
Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB wait
Private home owners can now buy public resale flats without delay, aimed at boosting a sluggish market after months of slow growth
· Jean Iau
Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB wait
Private home owners can now buy public resale flats without delay, aimed at boosting a sluggish market after months of slow growth
· Jean Iau
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite believing she ‘may be killed’
The ex-prime minister sidesteps the question of her return to politics, saying: ‘Power is not my destination. Service to the people is’
· Agence France-Presse
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite believing she ‘may be killed’
The ex-prime minister sidesteps the question of her return to politics, saying: ‘Power is not my destination. Service to the people is’
· Agence France-Presse
Minister apologizes as Korean leveraged ETF investors nurse heavy losses amid chip stock rout
South Korea's finance minister apologized on Wednesday after retail investors racked up heavy losses from leveraged bets on stocks, following rule changes earlier this year.
· Mike Sheen
PH files submission on extended continental shelf in West Philippine Sea
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· Bea Cupin
China’s ATRenew has big plans for Hong Kong’s little-known phone trading hub
New York-listed firm aims to modernise the city’s opaque wholesale market, which sits at the centre of a vast global network for used devices
· Peggy Ye
China’s ATRenew has big plans for Hong Kong’s little-known phone trading hub
New York-listed firm aims to modernise the city’s opaque wholesale market, which sits at the centre of a vast global network for used devices
· Peggy Ye
African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costs
Policy hurdles and high tuition drive African scholars to Chinese universities offering scholarships and growing career links
· Dulue Mbachu
African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costs
Policy hurdles and high tuition drive African scholars to Chinese universities offering scholarships and growing career links
· Dulue Mbachu
ABS issuance soars over 26 pct in H1 on rise in mortgage-backed securities
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of asset-based securities (ABSs) in South Korea climbed sharply in the first half due to a rise in the issuance of mortgage-backed securities (MBSs), data showed Wednesday.
· Park Sang-soo