How Musk son’s viral bag highlights rise of China’s thriving heritage e-commerce
China’s intangible heritage crafts have evolved from handmade nostalgia into a surging online industry driven by young artisans and buyers
· Zhu Wenqian
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Five people rescued after Indonesia boat sinks, at least 20 still missing
Five people have been rescued, including a seven-year-old girl, who were stranded at sea off the Indonesian coast for three days after their boat sank south of Sulawesi. A search is ongoing for at least 20 others.
· Al Jazeera Staff
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia — state media
MOSCOW — North Korea's top diplomat has flown to Moscow for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, state media reported Sunday.
· The Manila Times
China’s C919 passenger jets to enter service on first international route
Air China’s daily flights to and from Mongolia mark an important milestone for the country’s efforts to end reliance on Western-built planes
· Alyssa Chen
China’s C919 passenger jets to enter service on first international route
Air China’s daily flights to and from Mongolia mark an important milestone for the country’s efforts to end reliance on Western-built planes
· Alyssa Chen
Did fear of US force Indonesia’s ‘slap in the face’ to Iran?
The perceived snub has raised questions about the core tensions at the heart of Jakarta’s ‘good-neighbour’ diplomacy
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Did fear of US force Indonesia’s ‘slap in the face’ to Iran?
The perceived snub has raised questions about the core tensions at the heart of Jakarta’s ‘good-neighbour’ diplomacy
· Resty Woro Yuniar
S. Korea’s top Go player Shin Jin-seo becomes first pro to beat KataGo
South Korea’s top-ranked Go player Shin Jin-seo pulled off a victory over artificial intelligence program KataGo on Sunday, becoming the first professional player to do so.
· Park Jun-hee
Singapore’s Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Reform Party leader, dies aged 67
The eldest son of the late opposition icon JB Jeyaretnam, Kenneth Jeyaretnam took over the leadership of his father’s party in 2009
· CNA
Singapore’s Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Reform Party leader, dies aged 67
The eldest son of the late opposition icon JB Jeyaretnam, Kenneth Jeyaretnam took over the leadership of his father’s party in 2009
· CNA
Why China must end the lucrative marriage between property and banks
Authorities are rewiring financial architecture to address the systemic risk, breaking the deep structural ties between property and banking
· Michael Han
Why China must end the lucrative marriage between property and banks
Authorities are rewiring financial architecture to address the systemic risk, breaking the deep structural ties between property and banking
· Michael Han
Starbucks Korea workers form first union over pay, workloads
Workers at Starbucks Korea have formed the company’s first labor union since it entered South Korea 27 years ago, seeking higher pay and relief from heavy workloads.
· Lim Jae-seong
Celebrating Wesley Tongson’s artwork in Hong Kong, from disciplined to raw and visceral
Wesley Tongson’s ink masterpieces, at Asia Society Hong Kong until October 11, explore how the artist’s work evolved throughout his life
· Chloe Loung
Celebrating Wesley Tongson’s artwork in Hong Kong, from disciplined to raw and visceral
Wesley Tongson’s ink masterpieces, at Asia Society Hong Kong until October 11, explore how the artist’s work evolved throughout his life
· Chloe Loung
Democratic Taiwan must not become ‘China’s Taiwan,’ president says
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Changzhou says it is building China’s first city-level clean-power token factory
Project is expected to churn out 60 trillion tokens a year, driving the country’s AI clean-power ambitions forward
· Xinmei Shen
Changzhou says it is building China’s first city-level green token factory
Project is expected to churn out 60 trillion tokens a year, driving the country’s AI clean-power ambitions forward
· Xinmei Shen
Chinese literary prodigy stripped of master’s degree over plagiarism, sparks 200 million views
Former child genius Jiang Fangzhou apologises, accepts top university’s final punishment after it originally cleared her of academic fraud
· Zoey Zhang
China literary prodigy loses master’s degree over plagiarism, sparks 200 million views
Former child genius Jiang Fangzhou apologises, accepts top university’s final punishment after it originally cleared her of academic fraud
· Zoey Zhang
China did not qualify for the World Cup. It may have won in economic terms
While its men’s team has not competed since 2002, this year’s tournament has generated significant profit for many Chinese firms
· Xinyi Wu
China did not qualify for the World Cup. It may have won in economic terms
While its men’s team has not competed since 2002, this year’s tournament has generated significant profit for many Chinese firms
· Xinyi Wu
Democratic Taiwan must not become ‘China’s Taiwan,’ president says
Taipei – Taiwan must work together to protect its democracy and not become part of China, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, calling on members of his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to oppose the “red terror” coming from Beijing.
· No Author
China's CXMT eyes memory's 'Big 3' with $8.5b IPO
Chinese DRAM maker plans massive capacity expansion, but analysts say technology gaps and heavy reliance on domestic demand remain major hurdles
· Jo He-rim
Empresa china exige compensación al Reino Unido por la nacionalización de British Steel
BEIJING (AP) — La empresa china que era propietaria de British Steel exigió el domingo una compensación al gobierno británico por las pérdidas de inversión tras la nacionalización de la compañía siderúrgica la semana pasada.
· The Associated Press
Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe
Flags of the China Development Bank are flown near a Chinese flag outside a subsidiary branch office of the Bank in Beijing, Jan. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese company that formerly owned British Steel demanded Sunday compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses following the nationalization of the manufacturer last week.
Firefighters battle to contain fire at Coupang logistics center for 2nd day
INCHEON, South Korea, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Firefighters struggled to put out a fire at a logistics center operated by retail giant Coupang Corp. in the western port city of Incheon on Sunday, more than 31 hours after the blaze broke out.
· Yi Wonju
India’s expanding maritime power is becoming indispensable to Israel and the West - opinion
For decades, global security discussions have focused on who controls the world’s most important maritime chokepoints: the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Strait of Malacca. These narrow waterways connect the energy resources of the Middle East, the manufacturing centers of Asia, and the consumer markets of…
· PAUSHALI LASS
WATCH: Philippine exorcism center seeks to balance faith, science
Asia's only dedicated exorcism center sits just off a busy thoroughfare in Metro Manila. The two-month-old facility — intended to train not only Philippine priests but clergy from across the region —carries out exorcisms under Vatican rules revamped in 2024 that now make psychological exams mandatory. Father Jose Fr…
· The Manila Times
[Photo News] NH NongHyup, Amundi deepen partnership
NH NongHyup Financial Group Chairman Lee Chan-woo (right) poses with Amundi Deputy CEO Olivier Mariee at the French asset manager's headquarters in Paris on Wednesday. The two discussed expanding global investment cooperation, adopting artificial intelligence-based asset management systems and strengthening support …
· Choi Ji-won
Comelec: 27 BARMM areas under ‘red category’ ahead of parliamentary polls
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 27 areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) were classified under the red category ahead of the first parliamentary elections in the region on September 14, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
· Dianne Sampang
ASEAN ministers meeting, Indonesia rates decision, South Korea GDP
ASEAN foreign ministers will head to Manila for a series of meetings beginning July 21. © Getty Images
· Staff Writer
Quirino governor tops performance survey
MANILA, Philippines — Quirino Gov. Dax Cua led a survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc. On the performance of governors based on its "Boses ng Bayan" Index of Governance (IOG), which combines trust and job performance ratings.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Ko Seok-hyun suffers first UFC loss
South Korea's Ko Seok-hyun suffered the first loss of his UFC career on Saturday, dropping a unanimous decision to Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman in Oklahoma City.
· Korea Herald
Kim Si-woo moves into contention at British Open, trails Burns by two
South Korea's Kim Si-woo is in contention heading into the final round of the British Open, the final men's major of the season.
· Korea Herald
Hong Kong’s secondary property market braces for shift after strong first half
Secondary residential market faces uncertainty following a strong first half, as Beijing’s capital outflow crackdown cools sentiment
· Chris Tsang
Hong Kong’s secondary property market braces for shift after strong first half
Secondary residential market faces uncertainty following a strong first half, as Beijing’s capital outflow crackdown cools sentiment
· Chris Tsang
Coupang dispute looms over Korea-US shipbuilding talks
When Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan heads to Washington later this week, the growing dispute over Coupang is expected to emerge as a key issue alongside shipbuilding cooperation in his meetings with senior US officials.
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Blu Girls secure 5th place with 13-0 win over Peru
The Philippines demolished Peru, 13-0, in four innings to formally claim fifth place in the group stage of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup on Sunday in Lima, Peru.
· Frederick Nasiad
Survey names Sandro Marcos top-performing House member
MANILA, Philippines — Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos emerged as the top-performing member of the House of Representatives in a survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc. based on its "Boses ng Bayan" Index of Governance (IOG), which combines trust and job performance ratings.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot, sleepless nights
Our sleep is under siege.
· Tomoko Otake
UNESCO World Heritage Committee opens in Busan, a first for Korea
South Korea on Sunday opened the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, hosting the annual gathering for the first time since joining the World Heritage Convention in 1988.
· Hwang Dong-hee
Weekend deluge leaves flood damage as heat, more rain follow
Heavy monsoon rains that battered South Korea over the weekend caused flooding, landslides, power outages and evacuations before giving way to scorching temperatures on Sunday.
· Lee Sun-young
Towering floats fill streets in Japan's Kyoto in a centuries-old festival
Festival participants carry Yasaka Shrine’s Eastern Mikoshi back into the shrine’s main hall following the “Mikoshi Arai” purification ritual ahead of the Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto, western Japan, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Fred Mery)
· Maria Teresa Hernandez
No. of unemployed college graduates hits 5-year high in Q2
The number of unemployed college graduates in South Korea hit a five-year high in the second quarter amid a tightening job market for young adults, government data showed Sunday.
· Yonhap
Assembly still idle 50 days into new session as contentious bills queue up
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
Hong Kong’s Legco sets off for Beijing on week-long national affairs study trip
Trip marks first time entire legislature has travelled to capital for study trip, with itinerary including seminars on national security and other topics
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong’s Legco sets off for Beijing on week-long national affairs study trip
Trip marks first time entire legislature has travelled to capital for study trip, with itinerary including seminars on national security and other topics
· Wynna Wong
Lee urges DP to reconsider candidate deposit hike for leadership race
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