China lodges protest with Philippines after latest clash near Second Thomas Shoal
Beijing summons the Philippine ambassador to complain about what it describes as a ‘malicious’ attack on its coastguards
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China lodges protest with Philippines after latest clash near Second Thomas Shoal
Beijing summons the Philippine ambassador to complain about what it describes as a ‘malicious’ attack on its coastguards
· Fan Chen
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· Bea Cupin
No Palace directive to suspend P85 wage hike
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· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Scam losses in Asian regions up to $114B in 2025 — UN
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· Agence France-Presse
Taylor kills One Nation merger talk as claim surfaces of Hanson ally saying COVID deaths ‘staged’
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In Malaysia, robber flees empty-handed after guard locks US$20,000 inside armoured van
Police set up roadblocks in Klang after a man threatens security guards transferring cash into a van with what appears to be a gun
· The Star
In Malaysia, robber flees empty-handed after guard locks US$20,000 inside armoured van
Police set up roadblocks in Klang after a man threatens security guards transferring cash into a van with what appears to be a gun
· The Star
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· Chelsea Yang
As BYD marks Brazil milestone, Europe weighs response to surge in Chinese EVs
BYD hits 100,000 EVs in South American country, but calls grow in Europe for higher tariffs on Chinese products to shield local industry
· Chelsea Yang
Finance, agriculture ministries to share drone footage for farmland survey
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· Kang Yoon-seung
NY Life asset manager steps up Japan private market push
Competition is intensifying among global alternatives managers seeking a share of Japan's growing private asset market. (Screenshot from New York Life Invest Management's website)
· Staff Writer
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· Will Jackson
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· Im Eun-byel
India's largest asset management firm makes a muted market debut after a $1 billion IPO
Shares of India's largest asset manager, SBI Funds Management, listed at a premium of 7% to its IPO price on Tuesday, dashing hopes of a strong debut.
· Priyanka Salve
S. Korea, US, Japan foreign ministers to meet in Manila
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· Jung Min-kyung
South Korea’s gaming giants bet on global talent
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· TSUBASA SURUGA
West PH Sea: Marcos summons Chinese envoy to Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan to Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon.
· Luisa Cabato
Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer's live-fire drills
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· Mari Yamaguchi
Japan revises corporate governance code: 5 things to know
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· JADA NAGUMO
Japan revises corporate governance code: 5 things to know
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· JADA NAGUMO
Thai PM serenades Chinese Premier Li Qiang with Teresa Teng’s classic | South China Morning Post
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Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer’s disease
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· Tomoko Otake
Malaysia’s US$500 million warship, Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub: 7 Asia highlights
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· SCMP
Malaysia’s US$500 million warship, Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub: 7 Asia highlights
From Bali’s bid to become a financial hub to Japan’s bind over US’ ICC campaign, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
S. Korean FM to depart for Philippines to attend ASEAN-related ministerial meetings
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun was set to depart for the Philippines on Tuesday to attend a series of meetings involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other partner nations, including the United States and China, his office said.
· Oh Seok-min
Mike Phillips signs with Kyoto Hannaryz in B. League
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas big man Mike Phillips signed with the Kyoto Hannaryz to continue his professional career in Japan's B. League.
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Seoul says cooperation with NATO aimed at global peace, seeks stable relations with Russia
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· Woo Jae-yeon
N. Korea, Russia signal deeper military alignment as top diplomats advance alliance treaty
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· Jung Min-kyung
Police bust China-based ring behind TOPIK cheating
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have apprehended about 10 people suspected of either taking the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) on behalf of others for money or using advanced equipment, such as tiny earpieces, to relay answers to test-takers.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Personal data of nearly all S. Korean diplomats may have been exposed in cyberattack
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Marcos condemns China Coast Guard assault at Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemns the recent incident at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, where a Philippine Navy personnel was assaulted by members of the China Coast Guard (CCG), Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday.
· Luisa Cabato
Korea keeps China at bay in large OLED race
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FSS chief pledges swift, transparent disciplinary process against MBK over Homeplus management
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· Kim Boram
S. Korea strips honors from 76 linked to Chun Doo-hwan’s coup, Gwangju crackdown
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· Hwang Joo-young
How Chinese police infiltrated and monitored the dark web with the help of AI tools
Researchers linked to law enforcement collected data and devised tools to help classify sensitive and illegal material
· Zhang Tong
How Chinese police infiltrated and monitored the dark web with the help of AI tools
Researchers linked to law enforcement collected data and devised tools to help classify sensitive and illegal material
· Zhang Tong
Chinese ride-share driver answers emergency calls, rushing to scenes to save lives
First aid volunteer in Foshan keeps two defibrillators in his car; has helped 385 people in need over the past year
· Fran Lu
Chinese ride-share driver answers emergency calls, rushing to scenes to save lives
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· Fran Lu
Final frontier: Smith and ageing Test team vow to complete unfinished business away from home
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· Daniel Brettig
China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clash
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· Tim Swanston
Korea ETF pioneer issues rare warning on single-stock leveraged ETFs
Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment Management and widely regarded as the father of Korea's ETF market, urged investors to avoid single-stock leveraged ETFs despite his firm managing the products.
· Choi Yeon-jae
32nd AFAD Defense and Sporting Arms Show begins July 22 at SMX
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· The Manila Times
India's SBI Funds Management lists at 7% premium in public debut
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· Staff Writer
Alex Eala returns to No. 28 in WTA live rankings
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala returned to No. 28 in the WTA live rankings on Tuesday.
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Flood warning issued for Imjin River near inter-Korean border amid downpours
YEONCHEON, South Korea, July 21 (Yonhap) -- Authorities on Tuesday issued a flood advisory for the Imjin River in a county near the border with North Korea as water levels rose sharply due to heavy downpours, with the reclusive North also releasing water from a dam near the border without any advance warning.
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