China targets panda bond reform, mandates global credit mapping to lure foreign capital
Body overseeing interbank market, where most panda bonds are traded, sets August 1 deadline for rating agencies to comply
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Rubio holds talks with China’s Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meet
BILATERAL TALKS. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a bilateral meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 22, 2026.
· Mia Gonzalez
S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm N. Korea deterrence, expand security cooperation
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
(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks
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· Oh Seok-min
Myanmar and Laos plan downstream Mekong’s biggest dam yet
A joint study for a 2,790MW hydropower project is more political stunt than power plan, critics say
· Maria Siow
Myanmar and Laos plan downstream Mekong’s biggest dam yet
A joint study for a 2,790MW hydropower project is more political stunt than power plan, critics say
· Maria Siow
K-pop’s NewJeans Hints at Comeback After Monthslong Feud With Its Label
The K-pop group NewJeans released a series of short videos on Wednesday, suggesting it was close to a comeback after a monthslong legal dispute with its label put its career on hold.
· Jin Yu Young
Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform
Even as the model outlives its usefulness, built-in incentives continue to stifle efforts to protect the rights and interests of workers
· Li Qiang
Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform
Even as the model outlives its usefulness, built-in incentives continue to stifle efforts to protect the rights and interests of workers
· Li Qiang
Hongkonger, 19, guilty of posting seditious graffiti in commercial complex toilet
Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
· Brian Wong
Hongkonger, 19, guilty of posting seditious graffiti in commercial complex toilet
Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
· Brian Wong
Marcoleta, Defensor plead not guilty before Sandiganbayan over indirect bribery charges
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former congressman Mike Defensor on Wednesday pleaded not guilty before the Sandiganbayan to alleged bribery charges under Presidential Decree 46. PD 46 bars government officials and employees from directly or indirectly receiving gifts, presents, or other valuable it…
· Kristina Maralit
Gas tóxico frena el rescate de 13 trabajadores atrapados en túnel hidroeléctrico en India
En esta imagen, distribuida por el Departamento de Información y Relaciones Públicas del gobierno de Sikkim, una ambulancia circula por un túnel en construcción de un proyecto hidroeléctrico, en la localidad de Samardung, a unos 40 kms (25 millas) de Gangtok, India, el 20 de julio de 2026. (Gobierno de Sikkim vía AP)
· Wasbir Hussain
Xi’s national team rides again to save swooning tech stocks
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· William Pesek
Labor chief backs Pax Silica initiative, eyes nearly one million jobs
MANILA, Philippines – Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Wednesday said that he fully supported the Pax Silica development in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, citing that the project could generate nearly one million jobs for Filipinos.
· James Daniel Danio, Dan Madrazo
Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet
Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners
· Agence France-Presse
Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet
Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners
· Agence France-Presse
Diplomacy shifts faster than clean energy supply chains can be built
French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in Evian, France, on June 16. © Reuters
· Sarah Ladislaw
WATCH: Police break up photographers covering anti-Asean Summit rally
A Pasay policeman attempts to grab The Manila Times Chief of Photographers Rene Dilan and other photographers covering a rally against the Asean Summit near its venue at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on July 22, 2026. CONTRIBUTED VIDEO
· The Manila Times
China driving West Philippine Sea tensions, not PH – Tarriela
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on Wednesday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan‘s claim that Philippine activities were triggering tensions in the contested waters west of the country.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Cathay Pacific flags first-half profit surge despite Mideast turmoil
A Cathay Pacific jet takes off at Hong Kong International Airport: The local flag carrier's earnings rose sharply in the first half of this year. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Staff Writer
Toxic gas slows rescue of workers trapped in India tunnel
Members of the rescue team carry oxygen cylinders outside the entrance to an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in Samardung village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Gangtok, India, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo)
· Wasbir Hussain
Golden Tigresses blank Aussies, gain semis top seeding
MANILA, Philippines — Undefeated University of Santo Tomas secured the No. 1 seeding in the semifinals after a quick work of Australian guest team Southern Storm Melbourne, 25-20, 25-14, 25-9, in the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
· The Manila Times
Unification minister, Cardinal You share hope of reviving inter-Korean exchanges
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday voiced hope that Pope Leo XIV's visit to South Korea next year could help revive exchanges between South and North Korea.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Philsa releases maps showing areas affected by landslides, flooding due to 'Inday'
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Space Agency released satellite maps showing areas in the country that have been affected by Typhoon Inday.
· Red Mendoza
Seol Young-woo helps Red Star Belgrade win 4-0
South Korea national team full-back Seol Young-woo played the full match as Serbian club Red Star Belgrade secured a victory in the first leg of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League qualifying round.
· Korea Herald
Asian tour ends ties with LIV Golf, rejoins PGA alliance
The Asian Tour, which organizes professional golf tournaments across Asia, has ended its partnership with LIV Golf and restored its alliance with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
· Korea Herald
Soccer referee Anthony Taylor, remembered by Koreans for his kerfluffle with Paulo Bento, announces retirement
English soccer referee Anthony Taylor, who sent off former South Korea national team head coach Paulo Bento during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has announced his retirement.
· Korea Herald
Diaz boosts quarterfinal bid with twin wins in J60 World Tennis
MANILA, Philippines — FILIPINO Jana Jelena Nicole Diaz registered two victories to boost her chance of advancing to the girls' quarterfinals in the first leg of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center Wednesday.
· The Manila Times
Japan cities 'cruelly hot' for first time
Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days," a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with heatstroke alerts issued across almost the whole country.
· Agence France-Presse
S. Korean, U.S. FMs briefly meet on sidelines of ASEAN meetings amid pending alliance issues
MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States briefly met in Manila on Wednesday, Seoul officials said, amid a range of pending alliance issues, such as follow-up measures related to a joint fact sheet covering their security, trade and investment commitments.
· Oh Seok-min
India opposition leader Gandhi freed after detention at student-led protest
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been released after he was detained during growing protests over the education system.
· Al Jazeera
Morris powers to 3 crowns in Palawan Cebu jrs netfest
MANILA, Philippines — Top junior standout Matthew Morris reinforced his status as one of the country’s best after dominating the boys' 16- and 18-and-under singles in the Cebu City Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships at the Villa Aurora and Alta Vista courts last Monday.
· The Manila Times
How to watch Oscar-winning documentary ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’
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· Jasmine Payo
'Percy Jackson' star post on Instagram romantic kiss with artist wife
MANILA, Philippines — Logan Lerman, the hit star of the films “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” and “Perks of being Wallflower,” shared on Instagram a photo of a romantic kiss with Ana Corrigan, his longtime fiancee, now wife and a well known Ceramic Artist based in Los Angeles and New York City.
· iggy monsura
'Percy Jackson' star posts on Instagram romantic kiss with artist wife
MANILA, Philippines — Logan Lerman, the hit star of the films “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” and “Perks of being Wallflower,” shared on Instagram a photo of a romantic kiss with Ana Corrigan, his longtime fiancee, now wife and a well known Ceramic Artist based in Los Angeles and New York City.
· Iggy Monsura
China hits record oil and gas output. So why is it warning of a dual squeeze?
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
· Mandy Zuo
China hits record oil and gas output. So why is it warning of a dual squeeze?
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
· Mandy Zuo
Investors shift focus to China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
· Zhang Shidong
Investors shift focus to China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
· Zhang Shidong
PH rules U18, U14 divisions in Pony International Softball World Series
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ruled the U18 and U14 divisions of the Pony International Softball World Series which ran from July 15 to 20 in McAllen, Texas.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
India Summons Russian Envoy, Furious At Mass Casualty Tanker Strike In Black Sea
Tit-for-tat attacks on shipping between Ukraine and Russia have ratcheted of late in the Black Sea. At least half a dozen commercial vessels have been attacked in these waters over the past two weeks alone. The situation is almost becoming akin to a Hormuz crisis in its own right, as oil transit slows.
· Tyler Durden
Rubio dice a líderes de ASEAN que exigencias de Irán sobre Ormuz sentarían un precedente peligroso
De izquierda a derecha, el ministro de Exteriores de Timor Oriental, Bendito dos Santos Freitas; el ministro de Exteriores de Vietnam, Le Hoai Trung; el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, y el ministro de Exteriores de Camboya, Prak Sokhonn, se dan la mano durante una Conferencia Posministerial d l…
· Michelle L Price
EU targets Chinese Pekin duck imports in rare agricultural trade investigation | South China Morning Post
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese duck meat after local producers raised alarms over surging low-cost imports from China disrupting their market.
Alex Eala poised to boost ranking in North American swing
MANILA, Philippines — Defending 70 ranking points only for the entirety of the upcoming North American swing, Filipino tennis hotshot Alexandra "Alex" Eala is poised to boost her Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ranking.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Watch China’s Chen Dengxing soar over 6 people, stun Shaq in Dunkman season opener
The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta
· SCMP Sport
Watch China’s Chen Dengxing soar over 6 people, stun Shaq in Dunkman season opener
The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta
· SCMP Sport
Tarriela: China’s permission not needed for Ayungin medical evacuation
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela on Wednesday said China did not need to grant permission for the medical evacuation of two injured Filipino servicemen from Ayungin Shoal because the operation was conducted within the Philippines’ Excl…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
South Korea’s far right is on the rise – with MAGA’s backing
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· Kap Seol
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio tells Asean leaders
MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia.
· Associated Press