Chinese man helps tourist take photo only to discover stranger is long-lost relative
In ‘magical’ coincidence, man’s grandfather and tourist’s father were brothers who lost touch after second man moved to Taiwan before 1949
· Alice Yan
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese man helps tourist take photo only to discover stranger is long-lost relative
In ‘magical’ coincidence, man’s grandfather and tourist’s father were brothers who lost touch after second man moved to Taiwan before 1949
· Alice Yan
Beijing to upgrade China-Europe Railway Express freight network and southern alternative
Agreement to build first phase of a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk, a Kazakh port on the Caspian Sea, signed in Shanghai recently
· Huizhao Huang
Beijing to upgrade China-Europe Railway Express freight network and southern alternative
Agreement to build first phase of a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk, a Kazakh port on the Caspian Sea, signed in Shanghai recently
· Huizhao Huang
Gov't keeps fuel price caps steady amid energy volatility
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea kept its current fuel price caps unchanged Friday amid renewed tensions in the Middle East, while leaving open the possibility of adjustments down the road.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Golden Tigresses book championship ticket in Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals
MANILA, Philippines — Undefeated University of Santo Tomas stormed to the championship round after a 25-10, 25-19, 25-12, bludgeoning of Letran in the knockout semifinals of the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
· The Manila Times
Lanao del Norte unveils World Athletics-certified track, strengthens Mindanao Civic Center as premier sports hub
MANILA, Philippines — Lanao del Norte reached another milestone in sports infrastructure after the 400-meter track oval at the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) in Tubod earned a Class 2 certification from World Athletics (WA), making the complex the first in Mindanao to feature two internationally certified sports facili…
· The Manila Times
Bank of Japan to keep key rate at next week's policy meeting: sources
The Bank of Japan plans to monitor the impact of the previous rate hike in June, amid Middle East tensions and inflation risks stemming from elevated oil prices. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
· Staff Writer
Bank of Japan to keep key rate unchanged at next week's policy meeting: sources
The Bank of Japan plans to monitor the impact of the previous rate hike in June, amid Middle East tensions and inflation risks stemming from elevated oil prices. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
· Staff Writer
Trump to steer billions from elite universities to AI to counter China | South China Morning Post
A new White House report outlines plans to divert federal research dollars to frontline AI projects and tech giants to restore Washington’s competitive edge over Beijing.
Korea less exposed to AI job shock, but productivity at risk
South Korea may face less immediate job disruption from generative artificial intelligence than other members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
· Lim Jae-seong
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second day
Tensions between China and the Philippines are continuing after Manila’s coastguard accused its Chinese counterpart of firing a water cannon at government vessels near a disputed shoal for the second day.
· Al Jazeera
Malaysia’s refugee registration halt risks ‘ultimate disaster’ for new arrivals
The asylum seekers would be ‘susceptible to enforcement raids’ and ‘extortion by both authorities and locals’, an activist says
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s refugee registration halt risks ‘ultimate disaster’ for new arrivals
The asylum seekers would be ‘susceptible to enforcement raids’ and ‘extortion by both authorities and locals’, an activist says
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Sandigan convicts Napoles, former DAR exec, orders return of misused public funds
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan convicted businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles and former Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) undersecretary Jerry Ermio Pacturan over the diversion of P50 million in public funds to bogus non-government organizations and ordered them to pay back the government in a ruling promulga…
· James Daniel Danio
Ex-wife of SK chief wins South Korean record $643mn divorce settlement
Chey Tae-won and Roh Soh-yeong were married for 37 years. © Yonhap via Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Ex-wife of SK chief wins South Korean record $643m divorce settlement
Chey Tae-won and Roh Soh-yeong were married for 37 years. © Yonhap via Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Hong Kong insurers ride affluent demand to record sales as longevity and legacy needs grow
Mainland China and overseas wealth, alongside family offices, is driving insurance demand in the city to new highs
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong insurers ride affluent demand to record sales as longevity and legacy needs grow
Mainland China and overseas wealth, alongside family offices, is driving insurance demand in the city to new highs
· Enoch Yiu
South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lions to China in cultural diplomacy win
Experts believe the marble sculptures guarded an imperial residence before they were taken by Japanese invaders in the early 20th century
· Liu Zhen
South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lions to China in cultural diplomacy win
Experts believe the marble sculptures guarded an imperial residence before they were taken by Japanese invaders in the early 20th century
· Liu Zhen
South Korean tech giant chairman ordered to pay $640 million in divorce
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won arrives at the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Lee Young-hwan/Newsis via AP)
Inundaciones por monzón causan al menos 50 muertos y 700.000 desplazados en India
Un hombre circula en bicicleta por la localidad anegada de Teok, en Assam, India, el 24 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Parikhit Saikia)
· Wasbir Hussain
ASEAN reclaims its centrality as newer blocs wobble and wane
With the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) losing much of its diplomatic momentum, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been
· Swaran Singh
Lagac loses to Indian rival in Hilado J60 World Tennis Leg 1
MANILA, Philippines — FILIPINO wild card Miguel Ricardo Lagac III failed to secure a semis berth after losing to Indian Aaradhya Mhasde, 1-6, 3-6, Friday in the first leg of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
· The Manila Times
India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders hold talks with gov’t as protests continue
Leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have begun talks with India’s government to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks, although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group says.
· Al Jazeera Staff
BINI, Liza Soberano, H.E.R. set for 'Forgotten Island' panel at San Diego Comic-Con
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino stars BINI and actress Liza Soberano are headed to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where they will join Grammy-winning singer H.E.R., actor Dave Franco and the filmmakers behind DreamWorks Animation's highly anticipated fantasy adventure “Forgotten Island.”
· Iza Iglesias
China adds EU entities to export control list
The Ministry of Commerce has prohibited exports of dual-use items to 14 named European entities
· Xiaofei Xu
China adds EU entities to export control list
The Ministry of Commerce has prohibited exports of dual-use items to 14 named European entities
· Xiaofei Xu
N. Korea blasts S. Korea, U.S. for 'abusing' ASEAN meetings to pursue its denuclearization
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday accused South Korea, the United States and Japan of exploiting this week's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) forum to "incite" hostility by seeking to promote a U.S.-led security bloc and force the regime to denuclearize despite it no longer being a viabl…
· Kim Seung-yeon
Seoul submits rebuttal to US House report on Coupang, seeks correction of factual errors
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
World Bank moves to phase out China loans by 2031
The World Bank will cap its lending to China at less than $2 billion through 2031. (Photo by Manami Yamada)
· Staff Writer
How will China’s new high-speed rail line connect Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong?
New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension
· Frank Chen
How will China’s new high-speed rail line connect Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong?
New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension
· Frank Chen
Japan’s overworked defence ministry plans first new bureau since 2007
The ‘long overdue’ move is expected to boost the defence ministry’s capacity to work more closely with allies and ease operational strain
· Maria Siow
Japan’s overworked defence ministry plans first new bureau since 2007
The ‘long overdue’ move is expected to boost the defence ministry’s capacity to work more closely with allies and ease operational strain
· Maria Siow
Sanjay Pahal reaping rewards of UAE move after tasting ILT20 glory with Desert Vipers | The National
When Sanjay Pahal opted to forego state cricket in India last year and move to the UAE, he must have thought his chance to mix with the stars of the game had finally past him by.
· Paul Radley
West PH Sea task force: PH mission near Panatag to continue
MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Friday said Philippine vessels would remain on station and continue their mission near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal despite what it described as China’s actions against government ships earlier in the day.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Coke is hit? In India, Iran war can shortage sends Diet Coke prices fizzing
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical supply route for aluminium cans, has forced Coca-Cola to source some from Southeast Asia
· Reuters
Coke is hit? In India, Iran war can shortage sends Diet Coke prices fizzing
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical supply route for aluminium cans, has forced Coca-Cola to source some from Southeast Asia
· Reuters
Japan to boost immigration workforce in crackdown on visa overstayers
The Tokyo bureau of the Japan Immigration Services Agency: The government said on July 24 that it will increase staffing by more than 200 people to tighten immigration enforcement. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
· Staff Writer
ASEAN flexes 'convening power' on South China Sea and other issues
Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro -- the current ASEAN chair and host of the bloc's foreign ministers meetings this week in Manila -- poses with some of her European counterparts after a session on July 24. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Flooding in India kills 50 people and displaces 700,000
A man with his bicycle wades through the flood water in Teok village in upper Assam, India, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Parikhit Saikia)
· Wasbir Hussain
China forces fire water cannon at Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese coast guard ships fired powerful water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels Friday in the South China Sea, the third confrontation in the disputed waters this week as Manila hosted annual ministerial meetings at which Asian and Western governments renewed their alarm over Ch…
· Jim Gomez
Gov't to continue supporting workers, businesses affected by Homeplus
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will continue to support workers and businesses affected by the recent financial troubles at Homeplus Co., the finance ministry said Friday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
South China Sea: Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashes
China Coast Guard uses water cannon during maritime stand-off as Beijing launches military drills near Hainan Island
· Orange Wang
South China Sea: Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashes
China Coast Guard uses water cannon during maritime stand-off as Beijing launches military drills near Hainan Island
· Orange Wang
US-Saudi nuclear pact may give Seoul leverage in talks with Washington
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Ajinomoto Philippines demonstrates science-led approach to sustainable food operations through factory tour
THE food manufacturing industry continues to change as companies balance product quality with growing expectations for better nutrition, greater operational efficiency, and more sustainable production. Environmental performance and responsible manufacturing have become increasingly important considerations alongside…
· The Manila Times