Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea
While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre
· David D. Lee
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea
While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre
· David D. Lee
China hits Trip.com with US$765 million antitrust penalty after six-month investigation
The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’
· Wency Chen
China hits Trip.com with US$765 million antitrust penalty after six-month investigation
The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’
· Wency Chen
Heavy monsoon rain triggers severe Davao flooding, evacuations
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· Herbie G
Milky tea made with Chinese leaves brews Japan's latest drinks trend
Chazhong's milk tea, pictured at its outlet in Yokohama, features a steam effect from a teaware device atop the cup. (Photo by Manami Yamada)
· Staff Writer
T3 signal expected between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, classes to be suspended
Observatory says stronger winds and squally showers expected later in the day, as Typhoon Noul moves across northeastern part of South China Sea
· Olga Wong
T3 signal expected between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, classes to be suspended
Observatory says stronger winds and squally showers expected later in the day, as Typhoon Noul moves across northeastern part of South China Sea
· Olga Wong
(LEAD) Lee declares vision to make S. Korea leader in AI supply chain
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photo in last 7 paras)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
Pepito debuts, Solar Spikers face stern Chameleons test in Vigan showdown
MANILA, Philippines — Nxled tests a Capital1 side missing its starting wingers as the Premier Volleyball League On Tour Showdown travels to Chavit Coliseum in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on Saturday.
· The Manila Times
Padilla: Justice, not 'trophy of conviction,' should be prosecution's goal
MANILA, Philippines — After telling the prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte not to be "one-sided," Sen. Robin Padilla on Saturday reminded them of their duty to ensure that justice was served, and not merely to secure a conviction.
· Catherine S. Valente
Riize draws 50,000 to Japan fan meeting tour
K-pop group Riize has wrapped up its Japan fan meeting tour, drawing about 50,000 people across six shows, SM Entertainment said.
· Hong Yoo
Nvidia, SK to announce $500 billion partnership, Jensen Huang says
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
Top guns buzz the Top End: the 2026 Pitch Black flying display dazzles Darwin – in pictures
View image in fullscreenAn RAAF officer stands with young spectators as an F/A-18F Super Hornet flies pastShareView image in fullscreenThousands of spectators gather at Mindil beach for the event, which has become a traditional part of the Exercise Pitch Black calendar since 2012ShareView image in fullscreenA C-130 …
Investment with Chinese characteristics: how Beijing’s money is reshaping tech ventures
China’s tech sector thrives on state-backed investment, reshaping funding dynamics and sparking a debate about balancing risk and innovation
· Wency Chen
Investment with Chinese characteristics: how Beijing’s money is reshaping tech ventures
China’s tech sector thrives on state-backed investment, reshaping funding dynamics and sparking a debate about balancing risk and innovation
· Wency Chen
Long before the Silk Road, silkworm cocoons already existed in Uzbekistan
Some 4,000 years ago, ancient people brought the production technique for the precious luxury from China to Central Asia via India
· Shi Huang
Long before the Silk Road, silkworm cocoons already existed in Uzbekistan
Some 4,000 years ago, ancient people brought the production technique for the precious luxury from China to Central Asia via India
· Shi Huang
(LEAD) Lee meets OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs, calls for greater roles in S. Korea's AI investment projects
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with more info, photos)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier
Tohoku is just a couple of hours north of Tokyo by bullet train, yet only 6 per cent of overseas visitors visited last year
· Julian Ryall
Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier
Tohoku is just a couple of hours north of Tokyo by bullet train, yet only 6 per cent of overseas visitors visited last year
· Julian Ryall
Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a creative medium
Chiho Ninomiya, from left, Kanami Murata and Karin Makishima, freshman members of the art club at Kumagaya Girls High School, discuss ideas for chalk art drawing at the school in Kumagaya, northwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as they are part of the team participating in a national blackboard art contest. (AP…
· Yuri Kageyama
Extreme heat to hit southeastern Korea
Sweltering heat will continue across the country Saturday, with heat wave advisories and warnings in effect in most regions, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.
· Hong Yoo
China Is Now Viewed More Favorably Than America
Public opinion toward the world’s two leading powers has undergone a notable shift. Pew Research Center’s Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey reveals significant differences in how countries perceive China and the United States.
· Tyler Durden
Lee’s San Francisco declaration casts Korea as hub for building, using and sharing AI
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 makes offer to Indonesia, positioning itself for unique access to minerals: analyst
Beijing may attempt to trade manufacturing assistance for access to Indonesia’s vast, export-restricted reserves
· Ralph Jennings
China makes offer to Indonesia, positioning itself for unique access to minerals: analyst
Beijing may attempt to trade manufacturing assistance for access to Indonesia’s vast, export-restricted reserves
· Ralph Jennings
Alex Eala, Venus Williams gear up for Mubadala DC Open doubles
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala and American legend Venus Williams continue their preparation for the WTA 500 Mubadala D.C. Open doubles in Washington D.C. in the United States.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital
Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system
· Alice Yan
Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital
Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system
· Alice Yan
Family office of Henderson Land boss to fast-track Central Asia green energy plans
Managing partner of Peter Lee’s family office says firm is pressing ahead with investment projects such as sustainable aviation fuel
· Denise Tsang
Family office of Henderson Land boss to fast-track Central Asia green energy plans
Managing partner of Peter Lee’s family office says firm is pressing ahead with investment projects such as sustainable aviation fuel
· Denise Tsang
South Korea’s own Maga movement has a hold on its right wing | South China Morning Post
Will the party of Yoon Suk-yeol turn over a new leaf or continue to push far-right conspiracies?
Marcos’ pet bills quietly abandoned by his own administration
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· Dwight de Leon
Comelec holds plebiscite in 5 barangays in Parañaque
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday held a plebiscite among five barangays in Parañaque City to ratify a city ordinance that aims to change the territorial boundaries of these barangays.
· Dianne Sampang
Nvidia chief pledges massive investment, cooperation with S. Korea in meeting with Lee
President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive unveiled a series of large cooperation projects with South Korean tech firms, including a US$500 billion business partnership with SK Group.
· Yonhap
Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles win 100-meter titles at US championships
United States’ Sha’Carri Richardson looks on after winning the gold medal in the women’s 4 X 100 meters relay at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Lee declares vision to make S. Korea leader in AI supply chain
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung declared a vision Friday to make South Korea a trustworthy production base and supply partner for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors, vowing to lead the country into a key global player in the AI supply chain.
· Park Boram
Kiyapo rapidly intensifies into typhoon, leaves PAR
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· Acor Arceo
Nvidia chief says will announce $500 bln partnership with SK Group in meeting with Lee
President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive said his company will announce a $500 billion business partnership with South Korea's SK Group.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) Nvidia chief pledges massive investment, cooperation with S. Korea in meeting with Lee
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more info from 3rd para)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
When Chinese emperors and their prime ministers fell out, the results could be deadly
Imperial China relied on officials to run government affairs under the emperor, but as history shows, this power dynamic was a fragile one
· Wee Kek Koon
When Chinese emperors and their prime ministers fell out, the results could be deadly
Imperial China relied on officials to run government affairs under the emperor, but as history shows, this power dynamic was a fragile one
· Wee Kek Koon
The culinary stars align in Hangzhou
Lamb chops smoked over century-old persimmon wood and leaves at Xi Yin in Hangzhou. The eastern Chinese city is reclaiming its place as one of the country's culinary capitals. (Courtesy of Xi Yin)
· Staff Writer
[Vantage Point] Oil’s false prophets
The Economist mocked investors in late April for predicting Brent crude oil to reach roughly US$88 per barrel by the end of the year.
· gdecastro0289
'We have done it': India's 'cockroach' movement notches up a major victory
Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned, handing a major victory to youth protesters nationwide who had demanded that he quit to take responsibility for examination paper leaks.
· Sbsaustralia
Nvidia chief says will announce US$500 bln partnership with SK Group in meeting with Lee
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive said his company will announce a US$500 billion business partnership with South Korea's SK Group.
· Park Boram
‘I will die for this cause’: how India’s cockroach meme became the biggest challenge to Modi’s grip on power
Prime minister’s propaganda machine falters as fiercely secular youth protests reclaim nationalism
Thai military digs in along Cambodian border as peace remains elusive
CHANTHABURI, Thailand -- Gen. Ukrit Boontanon surveyed the 4.3-meter high wall fortified with concrete slabs able to withstand small-arms fire and topped with rolls of barbed wire. Thailand's supreme military commander then headed for a door at one end and shook it firmly. A hard tug rattled the three attached padlo…
· Staff Writer
Lee calls on Anthropic CEO to scale up AI investment in Korea
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