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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.
Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation
Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation
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The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade
The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade
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.
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.
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’
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Insurer joins global scramble to serve Asian clients looking to transfer wealth to next generation via insurance products
Insurer joins global scramble to serve Asian clients looking to transfer wealth to next generation via insurance products
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring dozens, sparking fires, and damaging buildings.
Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says
Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says
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.
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.
A "leak" of white phosphorus occurred inside the Osan Air Base in South Korea on Tuesday, and an evacuation advisory has been issued for nearby residents, South Korea's safety ministry said.
Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in
Dutch leader’s dominance in chipmaking gear not at risk amid China’s lithography push – unless the US steps in
An aerial view showing the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre in Japan's Kashima Town
MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Tuesday that the security coverage for Monday’s State of the Nation (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was “generally peaceful and orderly” even after 51 people, 12 of them minors, were arrested.
Cars are lined up for export at Shanghai's port on July 14. (China Daily via Reuters)
Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity
Beijing says it ‘never deliberately pursued a trade surplus’ and that its strong exports are driven by innovation, not subsidies or overcapacity
With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently
With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently
Recognised as a ‘top endocrinologist’ in southern California, Shen will be first US-licensed clinical doctor at the Chinese medical school
Recognised as a ‘top endocrinologist’ in southern California, Shen will be first US-licensed clinical doctor at the Chinese medical school
South Korea's first project for investment in the United States under a bilateral trade deal is likely to be a power plant, government sources said Tuesday.
ASML's stock fell Tuesday after a report that China is mass-producing a critical tool that the Dutch tech giant has long held a monopoly over.
The influencer and DJ was removed from the line-up after questions were raised over government branding associated with the event
The influencer and DJ was removed from the line-up after questions were raised over government branding associated with the event
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, July 28 (Yonhap) -- An emergency alert was issued in the regional city of Pyeongtaek on Tuesday hosting the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) after police received a report of a suspected white phosphorus leak at the U.S. military base, city officials said.
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SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first project for investment in the United States under a bilateral trade deal is likely to be a power plant, government sources said Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — Fire broke out from a commercial building in Manila at noon on Tuesday but put it out about four hours later, authorities said.
TOKYO — An overly enthusiastic Japanese musician has been arrested after allegedly giving his elderly neighbors insomnia for more than seven years with his loud guitar playing, police said on Tuesday.
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…
This satellite image released by NOAA shows Hurricane Fausto, center, and Hurricane Genevieve off the southwest coast of Mexico, right, over the Pacific Ocean, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (NOAA via AP)
MANILA, Philippines — The Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives will move quickly on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s tax reform agenda outlined in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), chairman Rep. Miro Quimbo said Tuesday.
Manila has to offer tech professionals competitive salaries and a good career path without the administrative burden, analysts warn
Manila has to offer tech professionals competitive salaries and a good career path without the administrative burden, analysts warn
Activists under threat from Beijing are facing strange difficulties with UK immigration. Our safety must not be traded for warmer relations with China
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CCB holds the largest CXMT stake among the five banks at 1.714 per cent while BoC owns the smallest position at 0.38 per cent
CCB holds the largest CXMT stake among the five banks at 1.714 per cent while BoC owns the smallest position at 0.38 per cent
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, stopping rail services and triggering warnings of tsunamis and aftershocks.
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea's leadership candidate, Rep. Jung Chung-rae, called Tuesday for a merger he said would be essential to strengthening the liberal bloc before the next major elections.