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Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: Hope & Sesame in China’s Guangzhou takes top spot
The victory marks the first time a mainland Chinese bar has placed at No 1, ending the two-year reign of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone
· Ashlyn Chak
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: Hope & Sesame in China’s Guangzhou takes top spot
The victory marks the first time a mainland Chinese bar has placed at No 1, ending the two-year reign of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone
· Ashlyn Chak
British rapper pleads not guilty in Australia rape case
PERTH, Australia — Lawyers were making closing statements Tuesday in the Australian trial of a British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago.
· Associated Press
Yulo thrilled as sports, athletes cited in SONA
CARLOS Yulo, the Philippines' first-ever double Olympic gold medalist, said he was thrilled that sports and Filipino athletes were mentioned during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
New Zealand doubts Russia spy claim
WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s intelligence service cast doubt Tuesday on Russia’s claims that Wellington recruited a man to pass on sensitive information under Moscow’s nose.
· Agence France-Presse
Patience for peace and prosperity
FOR Asean, diplomacy has seldom been about spectacular breakthroughs. More often, it is about keeping disagreements manageable, communication channels open, and crises from spiraling out of control. The recently concluded Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila illustrated this reality once again. Much attention …
· Ei Sun Oh
Alsons Dev, Khan Academy bring personalized digital learning
ALSONS Development and Investment Corp. (Alsons Dev) is expanding access to technology-enabled learning through its partnership with Khan Academy Philippines under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Adopt-a-School Program, providing public elementary schools in Davao City with digital learning tools, internet con…
· The Manila Times
Taiwan detains Nvidia worker in smuggling probe
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· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong activist to stay in UK for 6 months
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· Associated Press
‘Asean a safe harbor for PH’
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· <span>BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO</span>
When digital nomads behave badly
IF you're going to live among the locals, start by respecting them. Yet that basic courtesy seems to be lost on some digital nomads who arrive in places like Bali chasing a dream of tropical freedom, only to build exclusive enclaves that leave residents on the outside looking in. Two Dutch nationals have been banned…
· Daphne Oseña-Paez
Nvidia's $1bn bet on Naver pumps cash into AI infrastructure buildout
South Korea's Naver looks to build 200 megawatts worth of data center capacity by 2028 through a partnership with Nvidia. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Japan earthquake injures at least 100 and traps many inside shopping mall
Deaths expected as Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings
· Rachel Hall
4The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge. More than 40,000 households are without power and several people are missing after a chimney coll…
The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge. More than 40,000 households are without power and several people are missing after a chimney collaps…
Toll from landslide in Chinese city of Chongqing climbs to 41
Rescuers recover a trapped victim from the rubble at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing area on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock
Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake
· Lo Hoi-ying
‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock
Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake
· Lo Hoi-ying
Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny
Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears
· Alice Li
Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny
Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears
· Alice Li
PH bolsters shipbuilding with first vessel from Agila Shipyard
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines (HHIP) Inc. launched its first completed vessel at the Agila Subic Shipyard on July 28, 2026, signaling a major milestone for the Korean shipbuilder's operations in the country.
· Mahatma Randy Datu
In Focus: Powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake jolts Kumamoto
TOKYO -- A powerful earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture around 4:27 p.m. Tuesday.
· Staff Writer
Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bank
MAS chief says a lengthy boom could lead to inflation, while a pullback in AI investments ‘could sharply weaken global growth’
· Reuters
Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bank
MAS chief says a lengthy boom could lead to inflation, while a pullback in AI investments ‘could sharply weaken global growth’
· Reuters
War on Iran: What is Tehran's 'shadow fleet' really and how does it work?
Washington has reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports after the collapse of a planned peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Nasdaq slumps on worsening chipmaker rout as AI bubble, China competition concerns mount
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· Taylor Herzlich
Earthquake levels buildings in Japan, ‘many deaths’ reported (VIDEOS)
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan’s southern Kyushu region, causing extensive damage and killing “a considerable number of people,” according to local media.
· RT
Trump says S. Korea, US remain 'united' in 'steadfast' alliance in armistice anniv. message
US President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.
· Yonhap
Sara Duterte on Marcos SONA: Waste of time | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Japanese real estate company moves into Texas to renovate, resell homes
The company looks to sell renovated homes like this one primarily to Japanese investors. (Daito Trust Construction)
· Staff Writer
Roberto Mancini vuelve al rescate de Italia tras perderse tercer Mundial
El entonces técnico de Arabia Saudí Roberto Mancini previo al partido contra Tailandia en la Copa Asia, el 25 de enero de 2024, en Al Rayán, Qatar. (AP Foto/Aijaz Rahi)
· Daniella Matar
Dozens feared trapped in mall after major quake rocks Japan's Kumamoto
An Aeon mall in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture was damaged in an earthquake on July 28, with authorities saying many people could be trapped inside. © Kyodo
· AKANE OKUTSU
Trump says S. Korea, U.S. remain 'united' in 'steadfast' alliance in armistice anniv. message
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.
· Song Sang-ho
Oman offers Iran Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Under the proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a system analogous to one in place on Asia’s Strait of Malacca
· Reuters
Oman offers Iran Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Under the proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a system analogous to one in place on Asia’s Strait of Malacca
· Reuters
Teen in China manages to get high gaokao score, despite series of family tragedies | South China Morning Post
After an outpouring of support from across the country, 18-year-old Zeng Zixuan asked officials to redirect donations to other students in need.
From CXMT to Zhipu: How Alibaba’s investment pays off with a growing AI and chip portfolio
The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio
· Wency Chen
Why did shares of Chinese chipmaker CXMT surge over 460 per cent in a day? | South China Morning Post
The company has a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan (US$484.7 billion) as of July 27, making it mainland China’s most valuable onshore listing.
DENR wants marine protected areas in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wants areas in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) declared as marine protected areas (MPAs).
· Jan Escosio
Zubiri backs nuclear energy push: 'It's about time'
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s renewed push for nuclear energy, saying it was time for the Philippines to explore the said energy source.
· Catherine S. Valente
Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
Those arrested include 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians and three Malaysians, with assets worth about US$245,000 also seized
· Reuters
Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
Those arrested include 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians and three Malaysians, with assets worth about US$245,000 also seized
· Reuters
All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal
The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare
· Frank Chen
All went wrong: A380 flight to China becomes 10-hour ordeal
The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare
· Frank Chen
DOJ approves filing of multiple charges vs ‘18 Maleta Boys,’ Baligod
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of multiple criminal Informations against the so-called “18 Maleta Boys” and lawyer Levito D. Baligod, paving the way for the cases to proceed before the courts.
· William B. Depasupil
A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest
Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes
· Caroline Lin
A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest
Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes
· Caroline Lin
India names Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja in Sri Lanka test squad
Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders’ Manish Pandey during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Kolkata , India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das, file)