‘Digital nomads’ who started ‘foreigner-only’ Bali run club barred from country
Two Dutch men who started a run club in Bali just for foreigners have been banned from Indonesia.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Protesters in Manila march to Quezon City ahead of Marcos SONA
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.
· Dan Madrazo
Value of DLS sales climbs 30 pct in H1
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.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Shein IPO set to test investor demand as trade barriers rise
Products are displayed at the reception of fast-fashion brand Shein's office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in December 2025. The company is set to go public in Hong Kong after failed attempts in New York and London. © Reuters
· CISSY ZHOU
SK Innovation E&S to import condensate from Australian gas field
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- SK Innovation E&S, the energy arm of South Korea's SK Group, said Monday it will import condensate from an Australian offshore gas field that it invested in 14 years ago, marking the first such shipment to South Korea from the project.
· Choi Kyong-ae
China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion
China’s leading DRAM maker completes the biggest-ever Star Market IPO amid an AI-driven memory boom
· Howard Liu
China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion
China’s leading DRAM maker completes the biggest-ever Star Market IPO amid an AI-driven memory boom
· Howard Liu
Culiat Bridge II in Quezon City now open to light vehicles after July 11 fire – DPWH
MANILA, Philippines – Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced on Monday that the Culiat Bridge II in Quezon City has been opened to light vehicles, two weeks after it was damaged by fire.
· Arlie O. Calalo
China's CXMT jumps 471% on debut, riding AI memory boom to record IPO
Chipmaker CXMT's held a record IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market with its landmark share sale on July 27. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Former Cheongju city councilor questioned over alleged sexual abuse of minor
CHEONGJU, South Korea, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A former Cheongju city councilor underwent overnight questioning over allegations of sexually abusing a minor, local police said Monday.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
China memory chipmaker CXMT skyrockets 470% in Shanghai debut
Shares of Chinese chipmaker Changxin Technology Group rose about 470% Monday as they debuted on Shanghai's tech-heavy STAR Market.
· Jenny Lee
PNP: No security threats monitored ahead of SONA
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has not monitored any security threats ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, Monday.
· Izel Abanilla
Bank Indonesia governor resigns for 'personal reasons'
The Indonesian government on July 27 announced that Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo has resigned. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Decades after the Korean conflict, North and South remain divided
A visitor tours the exhibition hall of the Korean War at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Lee Jin Man
Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled
While increased attendance in Legco is a welcome development, it shouldn’t be too much to expect first-year legislators to hit the ground running
· Alice Wu
Youth-led Indian protestors celebrate minister’s resignation
India’s Cockroach Janta Party ended its five-week multi-city protest after the youth-led movement’s key demand – the resignation of Education
· Brett Wilkins
N. Korea's Kim visits war cemeteries on Korean War armistice anniversary
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited national cemeteries honoring fallen soldiers, including Chinese troops, to mark the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Indonesia plan to cut landfill methane alters trash picker livelihoods
At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades. Beginning August 1, Indonesia plans to close hundreds of open-dumping disposal sites and gradually restrict landfil…
· Niniek Karmini
Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD
A harsh comment from a stranger – a mother warning her child not to end up with a job like his – served as a powerful push to keep going
· Zoey Zhang
Ex-China security guard admits to Tsinghua on 8th attempt, targeting Harvard PhD
A harsh comment from a stranger – a mother warning her child not to end up with a job like his – served as a powerful push to keep going
· Zoey Zhang
Marcos praises INC on 112th founding year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulates the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on its 112th founding anniversary,
· Allen Limos
Alex Eala secures seed, first-round bye at Toronto Open
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala secured a seed and a first-round bye (direct passage to the second round) at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open in Toronto from August 2 to 13.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
S. Korea to participate in U.S.-led int'l cybersecurity exercise
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Cyber Security Command will take part in a U.S.-led international cybersecurity exercise this week, aimed at helping allies better respond to malicious cyberspace activities, the defense ministry said Monday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Chezka Centeno sweeps way to Women's World 8-ball title
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino cue artist Chezka Centeno swept her way to the Women's World 8-ball title capped by a 9-6 final win over English Kelly Fisher at the Oneida Casino Hotel in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States Monday morning in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
N. Korea covers inter-Korean border building in screens for apparent renovation work
North Korea has installed screens around its building inside the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom to block it from public view, apparently for ongoing renovation work, military sources said Monday.
· Yonhap
Can Marcos follow through on flood control promise in penultimate SONA?
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· Bea Cupin
(Yonhap Interview) Tanzania's POSCO-backed mine to play key role in global battery supply chain: top envoy
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Tanzania's new ambassador to South Korea has called for Seoul's greater investment in its critical minerals sector, hoping that a graphite project backed by Korea's POSCO International will play a key role in the global battery supply chain.
· Oh Seok-min
N. Korea covers inter-Korean border building in screens for apparent renovation work
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has installed screens around its building inside the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom to block it from public view, apparently for ongoing renovation work, military sources said Monday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
'Hope' breaks 3 mln admissions, tops weekend box office
The sci-fi epic "Hope" extended its chart-topping run on the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, drawing more than 3 million admissions since its release earlier this month, data showed Monday.
· Yonhap
Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen becomes oldest Super 1000 winner at badminton’s China Open
World No 6 beats Toma Junior Popov of France in three games to claim first elite title since winning Indonesia Open in 2019
· Agence France-Presse
Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen becomes oldest Super 1000 winner at badminton’s China Open
World No 6 beats Toma Junior Popov of France in three games to claim first elite title since winning Indonesia Open in 2019
· Agence France-Presse
China cracks down on offshore trusts with new tax rules for the wealthy
Beijing’s new tax rules aim to close loopholes and boost fiscal revenue amid slowing economic growth and rising fiscal burdens
· Zhang Shidong
China cracks down on offshore trusts with new tax rules for the wealthy
Beijing’s new tax rules aim to close loopholes and boost fiscal revenue amid slowing economic growth and rising fiscal burdens
· Zhang Shidong
How Trump’s Iran ‘own goal’ is hitting long-term US strategy to contain Chinese influence
An Indian-backed port long seen as a counterweight to Beijing is now caught in the crossfire of the US war against Iran
· Khushboo Razdan
How Trump’s Iran ‘own goal’ is hitting long-term US strategy to contain Chinese influence
An Indian-backed port long seen as a counterweight to Beijing is now caught in the crossfire of the US war against Iran
· Khushboo Razdan
Why Indonesia needs legal trust, not tax cuts, to build a finance hub
From Singapore to Dubai, global capital favours predictable courts over tax breaks. Experts say Jakarta should take note
· Kolette Lim
Why Indonesia needs legal trust, not tax cuts, to build a finance hub
From Singapore to Dubai, global capital favours predictable courts over tax breaks. Experts say Jakarta should take note
· Kolette Lim
Two die rescuing children at Hwajinpo Beach
Two military personnel died Sunday after rescuing two children from drowning at an unguarded beach on South Korea's east coast, authorities said.
· Lee Sun-young
'Hope' breaks 3 mln admissions, tops weekend box office
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The sci-fi epic "Hope" extended its chart-topping run on the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, drawing more than 3 million admissions since its release earlier this month, data showed Monday.
· Lee Minji
Nvidia to acquire $1 billion of new shares of South Korea's Naver
South Korea's Naver said in a regulatory filing on Monday that Nvidia will acquire $1 billion of its shares to be newly issued as part of an investment partnership to build a new data center. (Reuters)
· Reuters
Bangkok's small food halls offer locals space to work and play
The Office Thonglor serves as an eatery and a coworking space. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation
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."
· AFP
Monsoon rains to drench parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines – The prevailing southwest monsoon (habagat) will drench parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, the weather bureau said on Monday.
· PNA
California man missing for over a month in the Pacific Ocean is suddenly found drifting off Hawaii
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· Sheetal Banchariya
Burberry sales jump: Are luxury goods back in fashion in China amid tech wealth?
Burberry and Cartier see sales surge in China, driven by Gen Z and tech wealth, but recovery remains uncertain amid economic challenges
· Zhu Wenqian
Burberry sales jump: Are luxury goods back in fashion in China amid tech wealth?
Burberry and Cartier see sales surge in China, driven by Gen Z and tech wealth, but recovery remains uncertain amid economic challenges
· Zhu Wenqian
SONA 2026 Live Updates: President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, outlining his administration’s achievements and priorities for the remaining two years of his term amid growing public demand for stronger action against corruption, lower food pric…
· INQUIRER.net
Sona 2026 Highlights: President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 27, outlining his administration’s achievements and priorities for the remaining two years of his term amid growing public demand for stronger action against corruption, lower food pric…
· INQUIRER.net
N. Korean leader's sister rebuffs ARF denuclearization call, vows to update nuclear arsenal 'steadily'
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday denounced regional calls for denuclearization, reaffirming that North Korea's nuclear arsenal would be "updated steadily."
· Woo Jae-yeon
The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
Jaismine Lamboria is one of India's strongest boxing gold-medal prospects at the Glasgow Games
· Bbcnews