Wang hopes future China stars emerge after LA 2028 as table tennis powers wane
World No 1 Wang Chuqin is shouldering more responsibility than before and worries about a growing talent gap
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that the trusting relationship between her Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, is solid, describing it as “unwavering,” despite the rocky relationship over a seat reduction bill that was shelved in the parliamentary session that en…
· Kanako Takahara
South Korea’s ex-president found guilty of election disinformation
SEOUL – A South Korean court handed jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol an 18-month suspended sentence on Monday for spreading disinformation in his 2022 election campaign before his martial law bid.
· No Author
Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest
As rise of Chinese e-commerce platforms adds to pressure, having Sundays off remains protected under Germany’s Basic Law
· Huizhao Huang
Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest
As rise of Chinese e-commerce platforms adds to pressure, having Sundays off remains protected under Germany’s Basic Law
· Huizhao Huang
Chinese mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu win prestigious Fields Medal | South China Morning Post
The pair are the first Chinese nationals to win the ‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’.
Flash flood at northwest China camping site kills 10, injures 23 | South China Morning Post
China Central Television identified the location of the flooding as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, southwest of Beijing Alt option: The flooding took place in the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a popular camping spot southwest of Beijing.
Bank Indonesia chief’s resignation signals a deep, hidden crisis
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· Ronny P Sasmita
Profits in China’s chipmaking sector soar 2,500% in first half amid AI boom
Surge marks a stark contrast with the same period last year, when AI had yet to trigger the massive global data centre buildout
· Ann Cao
Profits in China’s chipmaking sector soar 2,500% in first half amid AI boom
Surge marks a stark contrast with the same period last year, when AI had yet to trigger the massive global data centre buildout
· Ann Cao
Korea eyes global fandom leadership with 11-day mega event launching in 2027
Korea’s next big K-culture bet is building an award show for fans, not stars
· Park Ga-young
Big Short trader Michael Burry’s rising bearish AI positions test China’s stock support
Burry’s increasing bearish wagers put pressure on Beijing’s stock market intervention as Moody’s flags mounting debt risks
· Zhang Shidong
Shaky sentiment: Big Short trader’s bearish AI bets test China’s stock support
Burry’s increasing bearish wagers put pressure on Beijing’s stock market intervention as Moody’s flags mounting debt risks
· Zhang Shidong
Wo you: Chinese ancient art of travelling without leaving bed to attain ‘peace’, ‘emptiness’
A netizen notes that travel is about breaking routine to find peace and joy, not just visiting tourist sites
· Fran Lu
Wo you: Chinese ancient art of bed-travel to attain inner peace and emptiness
A netizen notes that travel is about breaking routine to find peace and joy, not just visiting tourist sites
· Fran Lu
Marcos hits racism by ‘neighbor’: We’re gracious, but we will not yield
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called out racist attacks against Filipinos, saying that aside from being a “noble, kind, gracious and great race,” Filipinos are dignified and do not yield.
· Gabriel Pabico Lalu
(2nd LD) S. Korea to launch massive global music festival in LA in May 2028
(ATTN: ADDS details of press briefing in last 4 paras)By Shim Sun-ah
· Shim Sun-ah
Wells Fargo, JA Ph 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
‘Sa manlulupig, hindi tayo pasisiil’: Marcos sounds alarm on ‘common threat’ in SONA
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· Bea Cupin
Land Minister hints at turning vacant offices into houses to tame housing concerns
Kim Yun-duk, minister of land, infrastructure and transport, said on Monday he was considering repurposing vacant offices or commercial properties into housing amid concerns about housing supply instability in South Korea.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Woman rejects links to Singapore ex-minister Faishal’s resignation
Rasidah Caudal tells This Week in Asia she has filed a complaint with Singapore’s Online Safety Commission and intends to take police action
· Jean Iau
Woman rejects links to Singapore ex-minister Faishal’s resignation
Rasidah Caudal tells This Week in Asia she has filed a complaint with Singapore’s Online Safety Commission and intends to take police action
· Jean Iau
Marcos ends SONA: 'We will not yield'
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. concluded his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, vowing to complete what he has started and fulfill his promise to the Filipino people in the remaining two years of his administration.
· Catherine S. Valente
Marcos cites Alex Eala, Filipinas in SONA, hopes success inspires future Filipino athletes
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday recognized the achievements of Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala and the Philippine women’s national football team, the Filipinas, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), expressing hope that their success would inspire more young Fil…
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
(LEAD) S. Korea to launch massive global music festival in LA in May 2028
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with press briefing; ADDS photos) By Shim Sun-ah
· Shim Sun-ah
‘Grumpy’ Pallas kittens go on display at Japan zoo
The animals are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species
· Agence France-Presse
‘Grumpy’ Pallas kittens go on display at Japan zoo
The animals are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species
· Agence France-Presse
The Manila Times Lifestyle SONA fashion verdict 2026 roundup
MANILA, Philippines — From the morning opening of Congress to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address on Monday afternoon, The Manila Times Lifestyle kept a close watch on the Filipiniana, ternos and modern formalwear worn by lawmakers, public officials and guests.
· The Manila Times
ROLE: Senate
The Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the Philippines, alongside the House of Representatives. Under the 1987 Constitution, it helps craft laws that govern the country.
Marcos mulls removal of 'systems loss' in electric bills to ease consumers' woes
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pushed for the immediate passage of the Sariling Kuryente Act and the removal of the systems loss in electric bills to help consumers.
· Ed Paolo Salting
ROLE: House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the Philippines, alongside the Senate. Under the 1987 Constitution, it helps make laws and represents the interests of Filipinos in legislative districts and party-list groups across the country.
Genevieve is a category 5 hurricane but isn't expected to make landfall
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)
Trump administration marshals allies for 6G race with China
More than 20 countries are joining a Trump administration initiative to coordinate next-generation wireless policy, standards and security before 6G reaches consumers.
· John Hendel
Beijing fires new salvo at Tokyo with documentary on disputed Diaoyu Islands
Documentary series comes as political and maritime tensions have been ramping up between the neighbours for months
· Orange Wang
Beijing fires new salvo at Tokyo with documentary on disputed Diaoyu Islands
Documentary series comes as political and maritime tensions have been ramping up between the neighbours for months
· Orange Wang
South Korea's ex-president found guilty of election disinformation
SEOUL — A South Korean court handed jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol an 18-month suspended sentence on Monday for spreading disinformation in his 2022 election campaign before his martial law bid.
· Agence France-Presse
Hyundai Motor to sponsor vehicles at Korea-Central Asia Summit 2026
The Preparatory Office for the First Korea-Central Asia Summit 2026 signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Company on Monday over vehicle support for the summit set for September.
· Cha Min-jung
‘Hindi ako pangulo ng aking pamilya’: Marcos says cousin Romualdez set to be charged
COUSINS. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and then-House speaker Martin Romualdez during a roundtable meeting with heads of the Malaysian Chambers of Commerce in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in July 2023.
· Dwight de Leon
India's Gen Z forced Modi to listen, respond and act — exposing chinks in the ruling party's armor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government caved under the pressure of student protests across India — a rarity in the current administration — underscoring the rising influence of Gen Zs in the world's largest democracy.
· Priyanka Salve
New U.S. Ambassador Steel to arrive in S. Korea this week amid pileup of bilateral issues
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul this week to assume her post, sources said Monday, which has remained vacant for about 1 1/2 years since the launch of U.S. President Donald Trump's second administration.
· Oh Seok-min
Malaysia’s 10% US tariff beats regional rivals, but for how long?
Malaysia’s lower rate hinges on promised forced-labour reforms, even as an overcapacity investigation threatens higher levies
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s 10% US tariff beats regional rivals, but for how long?
Malaysia’s lower rate hinges on promised forced-labour reforms, even as an overcapacity investigation threatens higher levies
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Man linked to Indonesia’s former top corruption prosecutor found dead
Sutrimo, who was reported to have managed the household of Febrie Adriansyah, was found unconscious outside a clinic and later declared dead
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Man linked to Indonesia’s former top corruption prosecutor found dead
Sutrimo, who was reported to have managed the household of Febrie Adriansyah, was found unconscious outside a clinic and later declared dead
· SCMP’s Asia desk
NBI, police conduct parallel probe into explosion outside DOJ
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Manila Police District (MPD) conducted parallel investigations into the improvised explosive device (IED) explosion outside the central office of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
· Arlie O. Calalo
Portable air conditioner sales surge in Japan amid intense heat
Japanese electronics makers and retailers are enjoying strong demand for portable air conditioners, with some areas recently experiencing “cruelly hot” days, featuring temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher.
· No Author
Philippine president to deliver key speech in the shadow of corruption scandal and political tension
A protester destroys an effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump during a protest march in Quezon City, Philippines Monday, July 27, 2026, ahead of the State of the Nation Address by President Marcos Jr. (AP Photo/Gerard Carreon)
· Jim Gomez
Ilonggo lawmaker, others tied to infra corruption barred from leaving the country
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· jpcruz0306
Give the money back: Taylor, Hanson home in on PM’s Point Piper fundraiser
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has called on the Labor Party to return the money it raised from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s dinner this month at the home of the 25-year-old son of a Chinese billionaire accused of deceiving the tax office by funnelling huge sums of money from China.
· Paul Sakkal
China's CXMT jumps 465% on debut, tops Intel's market cap
Chipmaker CXMT's held a record IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market with its landmark share sale on July 27. © Reuters
· Staff Writer