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SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch a major global music festival in Seoul in December 2027 that organizers hope will rival the U.S.-based Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Workers at the booth for Chinese DRAM producer ChangXin Memory Technologies, also known as CXMT, wait for visitors at the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
The plan, backed by state-private committee, is expected to draw 200,000 from abroad and an economic impact of more than W1tr
MANILA, Philippines — The First Lady has made her choice.
Prudential President Hiromitsu Tokumaru. The insurer also plans to reduce the number of executive officers -- who currently number more than 30 -- and clarify the responsibilities and roles of each. (Photos by Shintaro Ino and Kazuho Ishihara)
Four decades after he and George Michael became the first western pop act to tour the country, Ridgeley recalls silent gigs, awkward embassy receptions – and the ‘bloody ludicrous’ hiring of Lindsay Anderson as director
Expert calls for a change in approach after state media report alleged county officials misreported the size of rice fields to meet targets
Expert calls for a change in approach after state media report alleged county officials misreported the size of rice fields to meet targets
Kazuyoshi Miura made his professional debut in 1986, and is now playing for Fukushima in country’s third tier
Kazuyoshi Miura made his professional debut in 1986, and is now playing for Fukushima in country’s third tier
Readers discuss the fallout of China’s recent missile test, the massive protests in India sparked by exam irregularities, and dwindling sales at the Hong Kong Book Fair
Readers discuss the fallout of China’s recent missile test, the massive protests in India sparked by exam irregularities, and dwindling sales at the Hong Kong Book Fair
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MANILA, Philippines — As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday, several senators are urging his administration to move beyond promises and deliver concrete measures addressing the country's most pressing problems in the last two years of his administration.
MANILA, Philippines — As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday, several senators are urging his administration to move beyond promises and deliver concrete measures addressing the country's most pressing problems in the last two years of his administration.
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino Dy 3rd on Monday called for stronger protection against online threats and disinformation, urging Filipinos to reject fake news and uphold truth as the House of Representatives opened the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio saw their trust and performance ratings decline below the majority level in the latest Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey conducted by OCTA Research.
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Foreign currency deposits in South Korea rose for the third consecutive month in June on increased dollar savings, central bank data showed Monday.
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's chipmaking sector accounted for more than 10 percent of the country's manufacturing output in 2024 driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure following the advent of ChatGPT, a central bank report showed Monday.
Chipmaker CXMT's held a record IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market with its landmark share sale on July 27. © Reuters
The divide between China’s booming tech industry and struggling consumer sector has drawn attention. But regional disparities are also widening
The divide between China’s booming tech industry and struggling consumer sector has drawn attention. But regional disparities are also widening
NISHIAWAKURA, OKAYAMA PREF. – Threading through the woodlands encircling Nishiawakura, a village in a mountainous area of Okayama Prefecture wedged against the borders of both Hyogo and Tottori prefectures, an international group of curious outdoor enthusiasts follows closely behind tour guide Futoshi Nishioka.
For more than a quarter of a century, Asia’s best-known hotel food festival has unfolded beneath the chandeliers of one of Thailand’s grandest hotels.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday reported that an explosion, allegedly caused by an improvised explosive device, occurred near the entrance of its office on Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila.
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will safeguard freedom and peace based on the solid alliance with the United States and cooperation with participant countries in the 1950-53 Korean War without forgetting the sacrifices they made to help repel invading North Korean troops, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Mo…
Cyberattacks are becoming faster and more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, Nobuo Miwa, president of Tokyo-based information security service provider S&J, said in a recent interview.
South Korea can expect high day and nighttime temperatures until early next month, with Monday's temperature projected to reach 39 degrees Celsius in some regions.
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Monday it is closely monitoring military cooperation between North Korea and Russia following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that Moscow is preparing to receive another 30,000 North Korean troops for its war against Ukraine.
AI-generated images made by IMD to demonstrate an ideally competitive country, left, and Japan. The bicycle represents the government, while the rider is the private sector. © IMD 2026
The president enters his final two years in office juggling a corruption crackdown, a slowing economy and rising hunger
The president enters his final two years in office juggling a corruption crackdown, a slowing economy and rising hunger
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 …
In email sent to university community, Zhang says he wishes to return to laboratory work after “defining honour” of leadership role at HKU
SEOUL, South Korea — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attacked the bloc of Southeast Asian nations on Monday for seeking a denuclearised Korean peninsula, blasting the position as "stupid and foolish."
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala explained why she made a last-minute withdrawal from the WTA 500 Mubadala doubles with American great Venus Williams.
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) suspended for 30 days the operation of a passenger bus that rammed the concrete and plastic barriers of the EDSA Busway in Quezon City.
China's industrial profits rose 15.1% in June from a year earlier, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics, slowing for a second straight month as easing energy prices took the edge off the price gains that had driven this year's rebound.
MANILA, Philippines — Congress opened the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress, with the passage of the 2027 national budget bill topping the agenda.
Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti named interim chief after Perry Warjiyo resigns for personal reasons
Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti named interim chief after Perry Warjiyo resigns for personal reasons
Tech company founder Zhou Yuxiang sits down with the South China Morning Post for his first interview with a Hong Kong media outlet
Tech company founder Zhou Yuxiang sits down with the South China Morning Post for his first interview with a Hong Kong media outlet
The fabric can clean and repair itself, opening the door to recyclable fashion and biodegradable packaging
The fabric can clean and repair itself, opening the door to recyclable fashion and biodegradable packaging
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea uncovered illegal foreign exchange transactions worth 7.2 trillion won (US$4.92 billion) in the first half of 2026, the customs agency said Monday, amid government-wide efforts to curb volatility in the foreign exchange market.
Two Dutch men who started a run club in Bali just for foreigners have been banned from Indonesia.
MANILA, Philippines — Protesters who gathered in Manila ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) are expected to move to Quezon Avenue near the Lung Center of the Philippines in Quezon City later Monday.
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of derivatives-linked securities (DLS) in South Korea rose some 30 percent on-year in the first half of 2026, data showed Monday.