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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has convened its "council of experts" composed of former Health secretaries to accelerate the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act and ensure that its benefits are more directly felt by ordinary Filipinos.
The Potala Palace is reflected off a polished tile on a square in Lhasa in western China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as seen during a government organized visit for foreign journalists. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
BEIJING/SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and China called for closer bilateral friendship and cooperation at a banquet in Pyongyang, celebrating the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), the North's state media reported Wednesday.
ELON MUSK'S X. A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the X logo are seen in this illustration taken January 23, 2025.
SUBIC BAY, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) welcomed the launch of the first locally built vessel constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines Inc. (HHIP) at its shipyard here, calling it a landmark milestone for the domestic shipbuilding sector
Analysts say the European Union considers Manila ‘the most important’ partner for its Indo-Pacific strategy
Analysts say the European Union considers Manila ‘the most important’ partner for its Indo-Pacific strategy
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 13.6 percent in May from a year earlier, government data showed Wednesday, in another positive sign amid the country's demographic challenge.
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday officially wrapped up the development of its first homegrown KF-21 fighter jet, more than a decade after launching the project to replace the country's aging fleet of fighter jets, the state arms procurement agency said.
Researchers found that coating more than 700,000 square feet of asphalt in a Los Angeles neighborhood with a solar-reflective material helped reduce urban heat, though the benefits came with limitations, according to the Times of India.
The LexisNexis study identified a ‘clear shift towards China’ in the humanoid robot race, with the US falling behind
The LexisNexis study identified a ‘clear shift towards China’ in the humanoid robot race, with the US falling behind
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit South Korea next month to discuss ways to advance bilateral ties and address issues related to North Korea, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
Hong Myung-bo, former head coach of the South Korean men's national soccer team, said Wednesday that he had not personally used the credit card issued by his employers, the Korea Football Association.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Malaysia Grand Prix at Sepang in 2017. © Reuters
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has benefited from the ongoing boom in demand for semiconductors spurred by artificial intelligence. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
South Korea's central bank said Wednesday it is necessary to maintain a monetary tightening mode as inflation pressure remains high and the country's economy is likely to continuously grow.
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index fell sharply, led by tech losses.
Aileen Taylor is set to move to the city as the bank focuses on tapping Asian growth markets and rebuilding its local investment banking team
Aileen Taylor is set to move to the city as the bank focuses on tapping Asian growth markets and rebuilding its local investment banking team
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank said Wednesday it is necessary to maintain a monetary tightening mode as inflation pressure remains high and the country's economy is likely to continuously grow.
A building collapsed due to the earthquake in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture, shown on the morning of July 29. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement
De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Rights offerings by South Korea's listed companies tumbled about 25 percent on-year in the first half of 2026, data showed Wednesday.
Zeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need
Zeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need
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One of Japan’s most renowned castles was damaged on Tuesday when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook the southern main island of Kyushu. Amateur video showed part of the stone wall of Kumamoto Castle collapsing, sending up clouds of dust.
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Delivery workers and drivers arrive at a battery-swapping station for electric vehicles in New Delhi, India, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says
MANILA, Philippines – Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta has sought the help of the anti-cybercrime authorities as well as social media platforms regarding a viral fake video showing her convincing the public to invest money and quickly make profit.
Oil rose sharply in Asia trading, following renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.
Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale
Baptist University’s Billy Mak says rising export values also reflect higher prices for AI components and relative easing in China-US trade tensions
Baptist University’s Billy Mak says rising export values also reflect higher prices for AI components and relative easing in China-US trade tensions
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte denied claims circulating on social media quoting her that former president Rodrigo Duterte would be released from the International Criminal Court (ICC) next week.
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has benefited from the ongoing boom in demand for semiconductors spurred by artificial intelligence. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
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