Malaysia’s Anwar rejects ‘totally absurd’ US lawmakers’ demand to lift Israel ban
Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to Marco Rubio accusing Anwar of singling out Israelis solely because of their nationality
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Malaysia’s Anwar rejects ‘totally absurd’ US lawmakers’ demand to lift Israel ban
Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to Marco Rubio accusing Anwar of singling out Israelis solely because of their nationality
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge – sources
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Tulfo bats for review of Epira amid high power rates
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira), saying lawmakers must determine whether the landmark law has fulfilled its promise to deliver affordable, reliable, and competitive electricity services to Filipino consumers aft…
· Javier Joe Ismael
Chip firm priced as China's most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platform
Crypto traders are pricing China's largest memory chipmaker, ChangXin Memory Technologies, at levels that would make it the most valuable company listed on the mainland, days before its record Shanghai debut.
· Anniek Bao, Jenny Lee
Nike severs Chinese distribution deals in strategic shift
Nike is ending online sales agreements with potentially hundreds of distributors in China as part of a sweeping effort to revive flagging sales in the region.
· Lily Meier
Koizumi calls for breaking taboo on nuclear debate
BRUSSELS – Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi suggested Wednesday that Japan needs to promote discussions on future national security policies, including nuclear deterrence, amid the severe security environment.
· No Author
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss announces his first squad for rugby tests against Japan
Les Kiss, right, Australian Rugby Union’s incoming Wallabies head coach listens to current coach Joe Schmidt in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft,File)
Customs, tax agencies seize 1.3 bln won from delinquent taxpayers
SEJONG, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs service said Thursday it has collected 1.3 billion won (US$880,000) from delinquent taxpayers through a joint investigation with the tax agency.
· Kang Yoon-seung
US officials threaten to sanction Chinese AI startups after Moonshot release
Moonshot AI's latest model, Kimi K3, is said to trail only Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's ChatGPT-5.6 in terms of performance. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)
· Staff Writer
China’s power grid no longer keeping pace with green energy capacity, study says
Bottlenecks in wind and solar power may drag out the country’s reliance on coal
· Huizhao Huang
China’s power grid no longer keeping up with green energy capacity: study
Bottlenecks in wind and solar power may drag out the country’s reliance on coal
· Huizhao Huang
Look back: Remember Arturo Lascañas?
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· Chay Hofilena
(LEAD) Lee cites concerns S. Korea may be heading for real estate bubble like Japan's
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout; ADDS photos)
· Park Boram
S. Korea, Japan lead Asia in life expectancy at 84.1 years: study
COVID-19 cut life expectancy by 0.33 years in Southeast Asia and 0.28 years in East Asia from 2019 to 2023
· Lee Seung-ku
South Korean labour unions push for higher payouts after Samsung’s US$400,000 bonus
What began with workers calling for Samsung and SK Hynix to share profits reaped from the AI boom is spilling over to other industries
· Bloomberg
South Korean labour unions push for higher payouts after Samsung’s US$400,000 bonus
What began with workers calling for Samsung and SK Hynix to share profits reaped from the AI boom is spilling over to other industries
· Bloomberg
Ex-land minister questioned over expressway project linked to ex-first lady
GWACHEON, South Korea, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Former Land Minister Won Hee-ryong appeared before a special counsel team Thursday for questioning over an expressway project linked to former first lady Kim Keon Hee's family, officials said.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
QC to suspend classes in public, private schools for Monday’s SONA
MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said on Thursday that classes in both public and private schools would be suspended on Monday as the local government will host the upcoming fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa Complex on July 27.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Quezon City suspends classes on Monday for Marcos SONA
MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said on Thursday that classes in both public and private schools would be suspended on Monday as the local government will host the upcoming fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa Complex on July 27.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Schools first line of defense vs cervical cancer - experts
MANILA, Philippines -- Schools should be the country's most important platforms for vaccination, screening, and early intervention against human papillomavirus or HPV, serving as the "first line of defense" against cervical cancer, health experts said.
· Red Mendoza
Chinese doctor wades through severe floodwaters to reach patients, winning widespread praise
Obstetrician has appointments to perform operations on two pregnant women, pushes bike through waist-high water to get to hospital
· Alice Yan
Chinese doctor wades through severe floodwaters to reach patients, winning widespread praise
Obstetrician has appointments to perform operations on two pregnant women, pushes bike through waist-high water to get to hospital
· Alice Yan
Rudy Project Philippines announces its biggest End of Season Sale
RUDY Project Philippines is closing the season with its biggest sale of the year, offering customers up to 60 percent off selected performance eyewear, helmets, apparel, bags, accessories and more.
· The Manila Times
Lee warns housing bubble risks ‘lost decades,’ vows to bear cost of reform
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
Crypto trading volume in S. Korea shrinks to around 1 pct of KOSPI
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Trading volume at major South Korean crypto exchanges have shrunk to account for around 1 percent of the corresponding figure for the local stock market, industry data showed Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
TikTok fined 10 bln won for unlawful collection of user data for ads
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined TikTok 10.3 billion won (US$7 million) for unlawfully collecting and using users' behavioral data from third-party services to personalize advertisements.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Canada in UK-Japan-Italy jet program as observer, paves way for others
A GCAP sign is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow in southern England over July 20-24. The annual airshow is well-attended by government officials, manufacturers and the public. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Why the spectre of ‘climate black swan’ events is haunting global investors
As the threat of a super El Nino disrupts Asia’s food market, global banks warn investors to prepare for sudden, unexpected climate shifts
· Chelsea Yang
What are ‘climate black swan’ events, and why are global investors so worried?
As the threat of a super El Nino disrupts Asia’s food market, global banks warn investors to prepare for sudden, unexpected climate shifts
· Chelsea Yang
‘She’s blown it’: support frays for Japan PM Takaichi over controversial laws
Recent opinion polls show Takaichi’s approval rating slipping, reflecting the public’s disdain for her priorities, analysts say
· Julian Ryall
Japan voters ‘pretty angry’ with PM Takaichi as support frays
Recent opinion polls show Takaichi’s approval rating slipping, reflecting the public’s disdain for her priorities, analysts say
· Julian Ryall
(3rd LD) S. Korea's GDP expands 0.6 pct in Q2, with 3 pct annual growth on track: BOK
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 4 paras)
· Kang Yoon-seung
Tropical Depression Kiyapo to dump rain in Northern Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Kiyapo is expected to dump rain in Northern Luzon as it approaches the mainland, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Thursday.
· Red Mendoza
Philippines storm may intensify into typhoon, approach Hong Kong this weekend
‘Under its influence, there will be strong winds, heavy squally showers and thunderstorms along the Guangdong coast from late Saturday to Sunday,’ forecaster says
· Leopold Chen
Philippines storm may intensify into typhoon, approach Hong Kong this weekend
‘Under its influence, there will be strong winds, heavy squally showers and thunderstorms along the Guangdong coast from late Saturday to Sunday,’ forecaster says
· Leopold Chen
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto recalled in first Wallabies squad under coach Les Kiss
Reds lock returns after being named in Super Rugby Pacific team of year
· Australian Associated Press
Manila slips in Best Student City ranking
MANILA. Philippines — Manila dropped to 102nd place in the 2027 Best Student Cities ranking released by global education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) last July 21, down 14 points from 88th place last year.
· Red Mendoza
(2nd LD) S. Korea's GDP expands 0.6 pct in Q2, with 3 pct annual growth on track: BOK
(ATTN: ADDS more comments in paras 6-10, 17-18, new photo; RECASTS headline, lead; TRIMS throughout)
· Kim Boram
Fifty Fifty to visit Manila for 1st fan concert tour
Fifty Fifty will head to Manila, Philippines, in September for its first fan concert tour, its agency Attract announced Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
‘A statement of freedom’: T-shirt slogan goes viral and book sales rocket in Taiwan after Hong Kong raids
Taiwanese people look on with concern at fate of Hong Kong’s independent booksellers, after series of arrests in recent months
· Amy Hawkins, Yu Chen Li
6 things that are driving financial inclusion in the Philippines
FINANCIAL inclusion in the Philippines has gained considerable momentum over the past decade. Advances in digital technology and changing consumer habits have transformed how Filipinos access and use financial services. While traditional banks continue to play an important role, they are now joined by financial tech…
· The Manila Times
India moves to protect $1tn export target from forced labor concerns
India is targeting $1 trillion in goods exports for the fiscal year through March 2031, but moves by the U.S. and the European Union to clamp down on imports relying on forced labor could complicate that goal. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Rubio to meet with Lavrov and raise efforts to end war in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, arrives for a group photo session during the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference with the United States on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay city, Metro Manila, Philippines Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (AP Ph…
· Michelle L Price
N. Korea seen skipping ASEAN security forum for 2nd consecutive year
MANILA, July 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears likely to skip a major regional security forum hosted by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the second consecutive year, Seoul officials said, amid Pyongyang's growing focus on ties with Russia and China.
· Oh Seok-min
TXT’s Yeonjun hits career high in Japan with second solo set
Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together ranked No. 2 on Oricon’s Weekly Combined Album Ranking with his second solo EP, according to the latest chart published Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Enforcer back in, star centre out as Les Kiss names first Wallabies squad
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has recalled Reds enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and kept faith in Harry Wilson as captain in his first squad for Australia’s upcoming Test matches with Japan.
· Iain Payten
After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’
Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Manila against trying to provoke Beijing with the help of countries outside the region
· Liu Zhen
After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’
Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns Manila against trying to provoke Beijing with the help of countries outside the region
· Liu Zhen