China team unearths world’s oldest amber, hidden in ancient Xinjiang coal seam
Ancient plants were capable of producing resin to protect themselves 65 million years earlier than previously thought, study finds
· Dannie Peng
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· bcalica0379
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement demands detained protesters be released
Cockroach Janta party says it has received reports of students held in detention in states of Assam, West Bengal and Bihar
· Agence France-Presse
For Philippine women in Taiwan's tech factories, motherhood is 'impossible'
Philippine workers in Taiwan's tech industry tell Nikkei Asia that they only have two choices if they get pregnant: send their babies home or go home with them. (Photo by Michael Beltran)
· Staff Writer
Wells Fargo, JA Philippines celebrate milestone impact on 10,000 teachers, 400,000 students
WELLS Fargo and JA Philippines proudly celebrate the successful completion of the Accredited Financial Literacy Teachers (AFLT) program, a transformative initiative that has empowered more than 10,000 teachers and reached over 400,000 students with essential financial literacy education across NCR and Calabarzon.
· The Manila Times
S. Korea to host Venezuela, Uzbekistan in Oct. men's football friendlies
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will host Venezuela and Uzbekistan in men's football friendly matches in October, the national football federation announced Tuesday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Ex-Wife In Korea's $645M "Divorce Of The Century" Gets Iced Out Of AI Boom
A Seoul court has ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944 billion won ($645 million), in the largest divorce award in South Korean history. And while the figure is a record, it was calculated against a stock price more than two years old - before it went ballistic in the AI boom.
· Tyler Durden
KRX activates sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp decline
South Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index after the index fell sharply, led by losses in tech heavyweights.
· Yonhap
Takaichi's $2.3tn plan draws mixed response from Japan businesses
The Takaichi government's big investment goal has energized many investors, while some companies are left wondering about the details. (Source photos by Ken Suzuki and Masayuki Kozono)
· Staff Writer
Samsung, SK chiefs to attend Google Camp in Italy: sources
The heads of South Korea's two largest business groups -- Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Group -- are set to visit Google Camp on the Italian island of Sicily later this month, industry sources said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
N. Korea marks 73rd armistice anniversary with ceremonial parade
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a commemorative parade to mark the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, involving columns symbolic of units fought in the war, state media reported Tuesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
KRX activates sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp decline
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index fell sharply, led by losses in tech heavyweights.
· Kim Boram
Lee, Lula meet in Brasilia to discuss ways to enhance S. Korea-Brazil cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva here on Monday as Seoul seeks to strengthen cooperation with the South American country in critical minerals and supply chains.
· Yonhap
Intership Crew Philippines unveils Reintegration Program to help seafarers and families transition ashore
PARAÑAQUE CITY, Philippines — Intership Crew Philippines officially launched INTERSHIP CARES, its flagship seafarers’ reintegration program themed “Beyond Voyage, A Horizon of Opportunities.” Held at the Intership IM Lounge on the 8th Floor of PITX Tower 4 in Parañaque City, the event outlined a comprehensive approa…
· Carmela I. Huelar
US is considering big boost to anti-China spending globally
President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People, May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· Matthew Lee
Cambodia’s tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet
Tourist arrivals have collapsed by nearly 50 per cent this year, forcing local operators to rethink Cambodia’s entire pitch
· Sam Beltran
Cambodia’s tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet
Tourist arrivals have collapsed by nearly 50 per cent this year, forcing local operators to rethink Cambodia’s entire pitch
· Sam Beltran
Gov't to announce measures to create more jobs for youth in Q3
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will come up with measures to create more jobs for young people in the third quarter amid challenges in the labor market caused by economic uncertainties, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route
New bridge makes it easier to dodge satellite surveillance, investigation argues, as Ukrainian president warns Russia is to receive 30,000 more North Korean soldiers
· Raphael Rashid, Lukeharding
Samsung, SK chiefs to attend Google Camp in Italy: sources
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The heads of South Korea's two largest business groups -- Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Group -- are set to visit Google Camp on the Italian island of Sicily later this month, industry sources said Tuesday.
· Kim Han-joo
AI race loss fears behind Trump’s planned September hosting of Xi
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· Jeff Pao
US aims to dominate AI but China’s open-source approach is unstoppable
Washington’s fear of China’s rapid AI progress is evident in US officials trotting out tired accusations and threatening sanctions
· SCMP Editorial
US aims to dominate AI but China’s open-source approach is unstoppable
Washington’s fear of China’s rapid AI progress is evident in US officials trotting out tired accusations and threatening sanctions
· SCMP Editorial
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: A U.S.-China debate that's becoming bigger than tariffs
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
· Evelyn Cheng
PBBM calls for stronger protection of learners
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for stronger protection of learners and a united effort to protect children from harmful influences following the Tacloban school shooting incident that killed three students.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
PBBM: Asean is a 'safe harbor' for the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is a "safe harbor" for the Philippines.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
PBBM: MRT-7 expansion, NSCR operations coming next year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the administration will roll out in 2027 two major public transport system -- the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and the new 12 stations of the Metro Rail Transit-7.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Cloudy skies, thunderstorms due to southwest monsoon — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The entire country would experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with possible thunderstorms due to the prevailing southwest monsoon, according to the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa).
· Red Mendoza
Lee, Lula broaden ties into defense, space and minerals
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
China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos
Screenshot shows Chinese state media debunking AI content
· Bbcnews
Japanese university startups develop AI robot arms for delicate tasks
A Real Touch robot holds a piece of sushi. (Photo by Anna Sato)
· Staff Writer
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 28)
Court ruling warns against election lies
· Choi Kyong-ae
A tale of two markets: Wall Street cheers record highs while Beijing deflates bubbles
Analysts say China’s risk-averse financial policy is diverting capital to Wall Street, advising the building of ‘good bubbles’ to promote growth
· Daisy Wu
Trump or trap: should China’s stock market entice investors with ‘good bubbles’?
Analysts say China’s risk-averse financial policy is diverting capital to Wall Street, advising the building of ‘good bubbles’ to promote growth
· Daisy Wu
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on July 28)
Lee must put victims before partisan politics: Prosecutorial reform bill should be carefully reviewed
· Choi Kyong-ae
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on July 28)
Fix the flaws: Revised labor law needs complementary legislation to restore legal certainty
· Choi Kyong-ae
Nvidia in talks to back $500B OpenAI data center — days after CEO Jensen Huang voiced support for controversial open-source AI used by China
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· Marc Vartabedian
Marcos pushes back vs racism
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos called out racist attacks by a “neighbor” in his State of the Nation Address, some two weeks after an artificial intelligence (AI) video from China depicting Filipinos as monkeys.
· Gabriel Pabico Lalu
With rapid Ebola aid, China shows itself a reliable partner of Africa
Public health now sits beside trade, infrastructure and digital connectivity as a core part of Africa-China ties
· Göktuğ Çalışkan
With rapid Ebola aid, China shows itself a reliable partner of Africa
Public health now sits beside trade, infrastructure and digital connectivity as a core part of Africa-China ties
· Göktuğ Çalışkan
Trump says businesses that moved to S. Korea, other countries are 'coming back home'
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that auto and other businesses that moved to South Korea, Japan and other foreign countries are coming back to the United States, as he touted his administration's efforts to revive American manufacturing through tariffs and other measures.
· Song Sang-ho
Collaborate with Chinese EV makers or suffer, Thai auto firm CEO warns
Aapico founder and CEO Yeap Swee Chuan. The company has expanded across Asia and is positioning itself for an industry reshaped by Chinese automakers and the shift to electric vehicles. (Nikkei montage source photos by Akitoshi Sugiura, Ken Kobayashi and courtesy of Aapico Hitech)
· Staff Writer
Japan's Hotel Okura to open first Turkey property in 2028
The Hotel Okura Thermal Resort & Spa Cappadocia, as seen in this artist's rendition, will have restored historic stone buildings along with new construction. (Hotel Okura)
· Staff Writer
Austria bares undergoing undergoing angioplasty
MANILA, Philippines — Appearing in San Miguel Beer’s game in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Sunday for the first time, head coach Leo Austria bared that he recently underwent angioplasty due to a heart condition that was detected several weeks ago.
· Richard Dy
Absentee owners abound on top floors of Tokyo, Osaka condos
High-rise Tokyo condominiums are in high demand as investments. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
· Staff Writer
All 6 Filipino seamen of M/V Al Bahyah rescued, return home
MANILA, Philippines — The six Filipino seafarers of Liberia-flagged oil tanker M/V Al Bahyah arrived in Manila on Monday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
· Reina C. Tolentino
MPBL: Binan trounces Valenzuela, climbs to 3rd spot in South
MANILA, Philippines — Binan Tatak Gel leaned on Carlo Lastimoa and Nic Cabanero to trounce Valenzuela City, 102-74, on Monday and climb a notch in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Villar Coliseum in Las Pinas.
· The Manila Times
IMG Academy welcomes 13-year-old Filipino baseball standout Aiden Lazaro to its elite development program
MANILA, Philippines — NATIONAL junior team standout and Ateneo Junior High School baseball phenom Aiden Lazaro has reached another milestone after embarking on a long-term elite baseball development pathway with the renowned IMG Academy.
· The Manila Times
Taiwan's pivot away from China offers a lesson for democracies
Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen, left, and new President Lai Ching-te wave to people during Lai's inauguration ceremony outside the presidential office building in Taipei on May 20, 2024. © Reuters
· Chris Horton
Ukraine, Russia Black Sea attacks push wheat prices to 2-year high
A Ukrainian military vessel operates in the Black Sea near what Ukrainian forces said was a Russian tanker, in this image from a video supplied by the Security Service of Ukraine. © Reuters
· NATSUKI KANEKO