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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China’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
(LEAD) S. Korea has capabilities to back Moon Base program: NASA executive
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead, photo; UPDATES throughout with more details; ADDS byline)By Kang Jae-eun
· Kang Jae-eun
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov appears at an event on Aug. 1, 2017 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, File)
· Dasha Litvinova
EEUU prohíbe robots humanoides de fabricación extranjera y apunta a China por seguridad nacional
Una serie de robots, expuestos en la World AI Conference en Shanghái, el 17 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)
· Chan Ho Him
Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid
Hong Kong – A Hong Kong bookshop raided by national security police this month announced on Wednesday that it would close after 50 years in business, while another shut down ahead of schedule.
· No Author
Delhi leads EV charge in India’s clean air push but not everyone goes with flow
Starting in 2027, any newly registered three-wheeled vehicles and small trucks must be electric, with two-wheelers following the next year
· Associated Press
Delhi leads EV charge in India’s clean air push but not everyone goes with flow
Starting in 2027, any newly registered three-wheeled vehicles and small trucks must be electric, with two-wheelers following the next year
· Associated Press
India's central bank support gives rupee respite, but oil risks loom
In June, India's central bank announced a host of measures to help strengthen the rupee, including hedging incentives for banks to attract more foreign currency deposits from nonresident Indians. © Reuters
· SOUMYAJIT SAHA
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of Japan's devastating earthquake
The ramifications of the earthquake have been widely felt
· Bbcnews
Leveraged ETF reversal tests Korea’s regulatory credibility
Analysts see little systemic risk but warn policy shifts could hinder market re-rating
· Choi Ji-won
Korea’s ETF clampdown may push leverage demand overseas
Tighter entry barriers risk shifting retail capital offshore while leaving volatility concerns unresolved at home
· Choi Yeon-jae
Chinese passenger takes wheel as driver collapses from severe pain, rushing him to hospital
After swapping seats with driver, He not only navigates the roads to hospital but also provides reassurance to comfort him
· Alice Yan
Chinese passenger takes wheel as driver collapses from severe pain, rushing him to hospital
After swapping seats with driver, He not only navigates the roads to hospital but also provides reassurance to comfort him
· Alice Yan
China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic sales
Popular toymaker targets global expansion and revenue diversification, looking beyond just collectibles
· Zhu Wenqian
China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic sales
Popular toymaker targets global expansion and revenue diversification, looking beyond just collectibles
· Zhu Wenqian
Death toll rises to at least 13 after massive earthquake shakes southern Japan | South China Morning Post
The second storey of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto collapsed as the magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Kyushu island.
Kumamoto quake prompts preparedness review, no South Korean casualties reported
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China
A variety of robots are displayed at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
· Chan Ho Him
How leveraged chip ETFs magnified Korea’s market swings
16 funds launched at market’s peak, amplifying moves in Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Kospi
· Im Eun-byel
HD Korea Shipbuilding's Q2 profit jumps 73% on high-priced vessel sales
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the intermediate holding company for HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding businesses, said Wednesday its second-quarter operating profit jumped 72.5 percent from a year earlier driven by expanded sales of high-priced vessels, including liquefied natural gas carriers.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Renault Korea’s Grand Koleos joins police patrol fleet
Renault Korea said Wednesday that its Grand Koleos Gasoline 2.0 Turbo 4WD has been selected for the National Police Agency’s multipurpose patrol vehicle program.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Mom’s Touch picks Singapore as gateway to halal market
Korean burger chain Mom’s Touch said Wednesday it is entering Singapore through a master franchise agreement with FairPrice Group, the country’s largest retailer, as it seeks a springboard into Southeast Asia and the global halal market.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Southeast Asian teams start preparations for 2030 World Cup weeks after Spain clinches 2026 title
FIFA President Gianni Infantino waves when arriving with President Donald J. Trump, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney for the awards ceremony after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP P…
· John Duerden
K-pop, K-food brought into Korean-language classrooms in Russia
South Korea has launched a training program for Korean-language teachers across Russia that uses learning materials based on beloved aspects of Korean culture, food, music and entertainment, the Education Ministry said Wednesday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Kumamoto quake disrupts TSMC, Toyota operations in southern Japan
A man and woman examine a damaged building in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture, on July 29 as a Self-Defense Force member looks on. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
· YURIKA YONEDA
Army faces criticism over unloaded machine guns at frontline posts
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
China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols
Taipei, Taiwan – China’s coastguard and civilian fleet are expanding their presence in the waters east of Taiwan, raising fears that Beijing may be rehearsing a containment strategy that would cut off the self-ruled island from outside trade and assistance.
· Erin Hale
No flooding reported in Manila despite rains
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD) on Wednesday said no flooding had been reported in any part of the city as of noon despite continuous rains brought by inclement weather.
· Dan Madrazo
Philippine Airlines welcomes 3rd Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines said that it welcomed on Wednesday, its third of nine of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft which was ordered back in 2023.
· Ed Paolo Salting
China's BAIC Motor flags loss as Mercedes-Benz joint venture skids
Employees work at a factory of Beijing Benz Automotive Co. (BBAC), a joint venture between BAIC Motor and Mercedes-Benz, in the Chinese capital in 2022. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Cheong Wa Dae rules out second term for Lee via amendment
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
Murakami Munetaka expresses concern after hometown Kumamoto earthquake
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox expressed concern after a powerful earthquake struck his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan.
· Korea Herald
BTS' concerts have been so successful, it's now bad for its own agency Hybe's shares
Despite the success of BTS powering South Korea's largest K-pop agency Hybe to a stellar set of second quarter results, the agency saw as much as 2.845 trillion won ($1.96 billion) wiped from its market cap in less than 24 hours.
· Lim Hui Jie
Today in Korean history
1953 -- The U.S. Senate passes a bill to spend US$200 million to rehabilitate war-ravaged South Korea. The Korean War, which began in June 1950, when North Korea invaded the South, ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty, three days earlier.
· Kang Jae-eun
Science ministry launches public-private alliance for AI data centers
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry launched Wednesday an alliance aimed at promoting the public-private cooperation for the establishment of massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
· Kang Jae-eun
From jets to K-Beauty: Lee's vision for broader Korea-Brazil partnership
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
Lacson tells prosecution, defense: Present competent witness to discuss Duterte's intelligence funds
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday questioned the prosecution and defense for not including a competent witness, such as a retired intelligence officer, to testify on the handling of confidential and intelligence funds of the Office of the Vice President.
· Catherine S. Valente
Iran war and AI demand help drive revenue at Rio Tinto, Woodside
Rio Tinto's exposure to the global tech trends of electrification and data center construction helped deliver a major earnings jump for the miner. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Tanzania, Korea yet to realize full potential: new envoy
Tanzania wants to transform its relationship with South Korea into a strategic partnership driven by artificial intelligence, critical minerals, manufacturing and investment, Tanzanian Ambassador Noel Emmanuel Kaganda said in an interview with The Korea Herald.
· Sanjay Kumar
Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event
Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made
· Nayan Seth
Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event
Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made
· Nayan Seth
In Focus: Magnitude-7.1 earthquake jolts Kumamoto
TOKYO -- An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture around 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday.
· Staff Writer
DMW monitors OFWs after 7.1-magnitude quake in Japan
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Wednesday it was closely monitoring the condition of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted Kumamoto in southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon.
· Dan Madrazo
Japanese mall had just reopened before earthquake and explosion
Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 2:13pm
· Erin Handley
By Erin Handley
Erin Handley is a journalist with the ABC's Asia Pacific Newsroom. You can follow her on Twitter: @erinahandley
DOTr, DENR ink deal to advance transport initiatives, promote environmental protection
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday sealed a partnership to advance aviation and maritime infrastructure development while promoting environmental protection.
· Arlie O. Calalo