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Newest first · UTC+11:00China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation
China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation
India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal a deeper social mobility crisis
Promises of economic abundance alone can’t sustain public trust when Asia’s younger generations value fairness of opportunity over growth
India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal a deeper social mobility crisis
Promises of economic abundance alone can’t sustain public trust when Asia’s younger generations value fairness of opportunity over growth
America declares international law for thee but not for me
While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling
America declares international law for thee but not for me
While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling
Australia vastly outspends China on Pacific aid. But there’s a catch
The perception China is pumping vast sums of development assistance into the Pacific compared with other nations is not borne out by the evidence, with Australia spending significantly more on aid, infrastructure funding and loans in the region than any other nation.
China responde a críticas sobre exceso de capacidad industrial, ante amenazas de aranceles de EEUU
Trabajadores en una fábrica de Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base en Hohot, en Mongolia Interior, China, el 11 de junio del 2026. (AP foto/Ng Han Guan)
Korea eyes $19.8b Texas gas power project as 1st US investment deal
South Korea is nearing a decision to back a $19.8 billion gas-fired power project in Texas as the first investment under its strategic US investment commitment, according to government and industry sources Tuesday.
Powerful earthquake hits Japan, injuring at least 50
A major earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, injuring at least 50 people and halting transportation in an area that serves as a hub for the country’s semiconductor industry.
‘Micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians? Bali run club controversy revives concerns
The alleged exclusion of Indonesians from the running group has resurfaced claims that racism and colourism are well and alive in Bali
Bali run club revives concerns of ‘micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians
The alleged exclusion of Indonesians from the running group has resurfaced claims that racism and colourism are well and alive in Bali
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 triggers Silicon Valley debate over bans on Chinese open source models
Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 triggers debate over US bans on Chinese open source models
Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress
What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?
Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role
What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?
Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role
Gunmen kill high-ranking Taliban official in Afghanistan in rare targeted attack
KABUL, Afghanistan — Gunmen killed a high-ranking local Taliban official in Afghanistan’s northwestern province of Badakhshan on Tuesday in a rare targeted killing in the country.
Pangilinan seeks Senate probe into PH’s ‘Ayungin Deal’ with China
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan sought a Senate investigation into the so-called “Ayungin Deal” or “Provisional Understanding” that the Philippines entered into with China covering rotation and resupply missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre.
China rejects claims about excess manufacturing capacity as US eyes more tariff hikes
Workers assemble charging stations at the Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base in Hohot in northern China’s Inner Mongolia province on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, file)
South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a US military base near the capital, Seoul.
Japan PM says injuries, buildings collapsed in major quake
TOKYO — A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital.
Reports of multiple deaths after earthquake strikes Japan
Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 9:48pm
Senate bill eyes nutrition council revamp to address malnutrition
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Korea Barbeque'd: Kospi Crashes As Chip Stocks Tank, AI Token Index Spirals Lower
South Korean stocks plunged on Tuesday as concerns over circular AI financing and China's expanding DUV lithography capabilities (read here) were top of mind among investors. Adding to the pressure, chipmakers may not have found a floor just yet because Silicon Data's LLM Token Expenditure Index continues to slide, …
South Korean officials order residents to evacuate after reported white phosphorus leak at US base
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base near the capital, Seoul.
Pokémon plane, Japan quake and a US tornado: photos of the day – Tuesday
View image in fullscreenAhmedabad, IndiaResidents survey the rubble of a collapsed building after torrential rainPhotograph: Shammi Mehra/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenNajaf, IraqShia pilgrims making their way to the city of Karbala to observe Arbaeen, which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period a…
Futures Slide As Tech Rout Continues, Kospi Halted As It Crashes 10%
Futures extend Monday's losses as the Tech tape continues to unravel; global Semis were hit yesterday and again overnight (despite the best attempts of Goldman and JPM to force retail to buy the falling knives) with Asian stocks and especially Korea (-10%) bearing the brunt with fears of Chinese competition accelera…
Multiple people trapped inside shopping centre in Japan after earthquake – live updates
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck the country’s Kumamoto prefecture
Groups point out gaps between reality and 2026 SONA promises, plans
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
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Chinese chip giant defies US pressure with 466% debut surge
China’s largest memory-chip maker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), has become the mainland’s most valuable listed company after its shares jumped more than five fold on their market debut.
Indonesian central banker’s exit signals dilemma over rate policy, growth target
Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation
Indonesian central banker’s exit signals dilemma over rate policy, growth target
Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation
Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution wants to alternate with defense on evidence presentation
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China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mounts
The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade
China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mounts
The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade
Audi, Volkswagen seek business restructuring
BERLIN — Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi must work with the group toward a comprehensive restructuring, the subsidiary’s finance chief said on Monday, after reporting a weak second quarter hit by falling sales in China and the United States.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, knocking out power to thousands of homes, stopping rail services and triggering tsunami warnings and aftershocks.
What’s behind China’s recent spike in Covid-19 cases? And is it anything to worry about?
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’
What’s behind China’s spike in Covid-19 cases? And is it cause for concern?
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’
Malaysian police raid online scam centers in Johor, arrest 335 people, including 309 Chinese nationals
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Sun Life targets Asia’s booming wealth transfer market with new platform
Insurer joins global scramble to serve Asian clients looking to transfer wealth to next generation via insurance products
Sun Life targets Asia’s booming wealth transfer market with new platform
Insurer joins global scramble to serve Asian clients looking to transfer wealth to next generation via insurance products
Powerful Quake Rocks Southern Japan
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring dozens, sparking fires, and damaging buildings.
Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia first
Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says
Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia first
Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says
Over 14K kilos of expired meat, other food products seized in Valenzuela
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities confiscated a total of 14,541 kilograms of expired meat and other food products in a series of raids in the city.
Groups after SONA 2026: What’s the plan for teachers’ salary?
TEACHERS' DEMANDS. Protesters raise banners calling for a wage increase for teachers during a rally in Quezon City ahead of the fifth State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 27, 2026.