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From right, Didi Global Strategy Department Partner Joanne Xu, Didi Global Director Ryuji Tomoe, Toyota Motor Asia CEO Masahiko Maeda and SCG CEO Thammasak Sethaudom take part in a panel discussion at Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 in Bangkok on July 16. Nikkei Asia Editor-in-Chief Akito Tanaka, the moderator, is at fa…
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TOKYO — A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has already affected Kentucky Fried Chicken and a large sushi chain.
Even as disasters in Spain and China dominate headlines, demand for defence and investment spending is crowding out climate mitigation
Even as disasters in Spain and China dominate headlines, demand for defence and investment spending is crowding out climate mitigation
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GU's 2026 fall and winter collection is displayed in Tokyo on July 16. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
For centuries, Beijing has represented the pinnacle of ambition in China. From imperial capital to the political heart of modern China, the city has long attracted those hoping to build a better life.
South Korea is tightening restrictions on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds tracking the country's top chipmakers, which regulators have blamed for exacerbating market volatility, the Finance Ministry announced Thursday.
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The presidential national security office held a meeting Thursday to discuss trade and security issues between South Korea and the United States, officials said.
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Beijing will use ground telescopes and orbital satellites to track dangerous space rocks that currently go undetected
Beijing will use ground telescopes and orbital satellites to track dangerous space rocks that currently go undetected
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor's union said Thursday its workers will extend their partial strikes next week in a bid to secure higher wages, raising concerns over production disruptions at South Korea's largest automaker.
Foreign investors appear to have soured on Indian stocks, but they are turning increasingly positive on the country's bonds, ahead of a possible inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index.
MANILA, Philippines – Ace Banzuelo returns to Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, July 16!
The finance ministry said pension fund KWAP lost the money to eFishery despite rigorous due diligence
The finance ministry said pension fund KWAP lost the money to eFishery despite rigorous due diligence
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From left, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Fujitsu CEO Takahito Tokita, Fanuc CEO Kenji Yamaguchi, Yaskawa CEO Masahiro Ogawa and Kawasaki Heavy CEO Yasuhiko Hashimoto pose for the media at an event to announce a new initiative in Tokyo, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)
The Japanese government is considering reviving naphtha stockpiling amid concerns over supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East tensions.
A Myanmar border guard force camp and border fence, in Maungdaw, Myanmar, pictured in 2014. © Reuters
BANDA, India — Heat at all hours, even in the middle of the night. Long stretches without electricity, meaning some homes can't even use basic fans. And a constant search for relief, like being hosed down with water or sleeping outside.
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has the authority to investigate the Philippines' hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games but he questioned the timing of the announcement of the probe.
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Food security and trade ministers have already visited this year, with another, by Economy Minister Heleen Herbert, under consideration
Food security and trade ministers have already visited this year, with another, by Economy Minister Heleen Herbert, under consideration
The emblem for Manchester Super Giants is an elephant’s head. It’s not an animal normally associated with the North-West England city. The Super Giants, though, are playing a sport that is very closely identified with Manchester.
Wicket Keeper Jos Buttler of England and Tilak Varma of India during the international T20 Cricket match between England and India in Southampton, England, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Anthony Upton)
The National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee has decided to postpone a hearing on the Korea Football Association that had been scheduled for Wednesday.
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog said Thursday it is considering a social media restriction against children aged 14 years old and younger amid escalating concerns over excessive use of such platforms.
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Following the Bank of Korea's (BOK) first interest rate hike in 3 1/2 years Thursday, analysts expect the central bank to remain on a hawkish path in the coming months to bring mounting inflation under control.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has authorized the deputation of law enforcement agencies and other government instrumentalities to help ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections on Sept. 14.
U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has been one of the biggest winners from the AI investment boom. © Reuters
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHealth MattersHealth sits at the core of our lives. In the Health Matters series, the South China Morning Post explores major health concerns and emerging wellness trends, explaining why they matter. Updated: 16 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Confronting cancer in Hong Kon…
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHealth MattersHealth sits at the core of our lives. In the Health Matters series, the South China Morning Post explores major health concerns and emerging wellness trends, explaining why they matter. Updated: 16 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Confronting cancer in Hong Kon…
YEONGJU, South Korea, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The presumed body of a man swept away in a torrent in the southeastern city of Yeongju was recovered Thursday, officials said.
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SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The government on Thursday launched a public-private task force aimed at promoting South Korean companies' participation in next-generation aircraft development projects from major global manufacturers.
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Scores of heritage professionals from around the world gathered in South Korea on Thursday for a forum on safeguarding UNESCO World Heritage sites, organizers said, as the country prepares to host a major global heritage meeting later this month.
The Pulitzer-winning Hong Kong photojournalist trades megaproject metrics for intimate portraits of how China’s new Silk Road is rewiring everyday lives
The Pulitzer-winning Hong Kong photojournalist trades megaproject metrics for intimate portraits of how China’s new Silk Road is rewiring everyday lives
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Long macaque breeding cycles and fully pre-booked colonies have forced some researchers to halt their critical studies
Long macaque breeding cycles and fully pre-booked colonies have forced some researchers to halt their critical studies
China has taken deleveraging actions amid wake-up call from South Korean market volatility
China has taken deleveraging actions amid wake-up call from South Korean market volatility
Travellers perform CPR on driver who collapses at wheel at Incheon International Airport, bring runaway coach under control