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Newest first · UTC+11:00China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The world has largely viewed the US more favorably than China for years, but those opinions have flipped in Beijing's favor this year, according to a new poll by the Pew Research Center, a remarkable shift driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies.
· Associated Press
Indonesia’s telling empty chair on the South China Sea
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· Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Yeta Purnama
Mainland China funds increase stakes in Hong Kong biotech amid surge of licensing deals
Analysts say valuation of the sector is attractive, with biotech firms trading relatively cheaply
· Julie Zhang
Mainland China funds increase stakes in Hong Kong biotech amid surge of licensing deals
Analysts say valuation of the sector is attractive, with biotech firms trading relatively cheaply
· Julie Zhang
Fair weather seen for most parts of PH
MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the country will have fair weather Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, adding no storm is expected in the next five days.
· Arlie O. Calalo
3 firms interested in applying for S. Korea's SMR preliminary review
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Several companies have shown interest in South Korea's preliminary review system aimed at expediting the development of next-generation nuclear power plants, a nuclear watchdog official said.
· Kang Jae-eun
S. Korea to launch sovereign AI for cybersecurity this year: science minister
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) model specializing in cybersecurity by the year's end to respond to growing security threats in the digital space, the science minister said Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Tai Po fire ‘a result of multiple layers of human failure’, hearing told
Legal representative for nine residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po delivers concluding statement
· Leopold Chen
(LEAD) Lee says utilizing S. Korea's strengths could make it global leader in AI era
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· Park Boram
(URGENT) Stock market correction unlikely to have major impact on financial system: BOK gov.
U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act
· Kim Boram
TWS launches campaign for 2nd single in Japan
TWS has teamed up with a major department store franchise in Japan to promote its second single in the country, its agency Pledis Entertainment said Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Susumu Tonegawa, first Japanese Nobel laureate in medicine, dies at 86
Susumu Tonegawa, the first Japanese laureate of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, died on Saturday at the age of 86, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was a professor, announced Thursday.
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Royal historic sites in Seoul had 2.27m foreign visitors in H1
Joseon era palaces and Jongmyo Shrine had 7.41 million visitors in the first half of this year, 30.6 percent of whom were foreign nationals, according to the Korea Heritage Service Thursday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest step targeting independent booksellers.
· Associated Press
(URGENT) BOK gov. says he will decide on further tightening after Q2 GDP, July inflation data
U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) BOK gov. pledges to take action until he is confident inflation is converging toward target
U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act
· Kim Boram
Bangladesh diplomat named head of UN mission in Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday named a senior international official from Bangladesh, Rabab Fatima, as the new head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, or UNAMA.
· Agence France-Presse
2026 Chuncheon Yonhap Marathon set for Oct. 3 along Bukhan River
CHUNCHEON, South Korea, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The 2026 Chuncheon Yonhap Marathon will take place on Oct. 3, the National Foundation Day, at the Elysian Gangchon resort and along the nearby Bukhan River in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, organizers said Thursday.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Park Jihoon to hold encore in Seoul in September
Park Jihoon will extend his Asia fan concert tour with two additional shows in Seoul on Sept. 12-13, his agency YY Entertainment announced Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Ex-nurse in Chiba Prefecture suspected of killing patient by mixing feces in IV
CHIBA – Police arrested a former nurse for allegedly killing an inpatient at a hospital in Chiba Prefecture in January by mixing excrement into his IV drip.
· No Author
India's services exports growth highlights limits of manufacturing push
While India's services exports have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.3% over the past 12 years, goods exports have increased at barely a third of that pace. (Source photos by Reuters) © Reuters
· ANANTA AGARWAL
CI Guarantee launches AI-powered digital platform for construction finance
CI Guarantee, South Korea's leading construction guarantee provider, said Tuesday it would launch a next-generation digital platform on Aug. 1 as part of its push to modernize construction finance with artificial intelligence.
· Lee Han-gyoul
China’s economic divide is widening in era of protectionism
July 16, 2026 — 12:00pm
· Stephen Bartholomeusz
Philippines’ iconic jeepneys face rocky road to go electric
Observers point to the high costs of owning an e-jeepney and a lack of government support in enabling the electric shift
· Sam Beltran
Philippines’ iconic jeepneys face rocky road to go electric
Observers point to the high costs of owning an e-jeepney and a lack of government support in enabling the electric shift
· Sam Beltran
China’s EV pirate ship is coming for Western carmakers
Peter Navarro is the White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing.
· Peter Navarro
Why the West has an uphill task challenging China in pharmaceutical ingredients
China’s production of drug inputs has boomed in recent years, increasing market share and prompting fears of weaponisation in Washington
· Alice Li
Why the West has an uphill task challenging China in pharmaceutical ingredients
China’s production of drug inputs has boomed in recent years, increasing market share and prompting fears of weaponisation in Washington
· Alice Li
South Korea's central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023
Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
KLPGA to hold international qualifier in Thailand
The Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association said Wednesday it will stage its 2026 International Qualifying Tournament at Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok in Thailand, from Aug. 11 to 14.
· Lee Hyun-joo
Ananda in the Himalayas review: What to expect at one of India's most famed Ayurvedic retreats | The National
When I tell people I'm heading to Ananda in the Himalayas, I’m surprised by how many are familiar with it. There are so many retreats across the world, particularly in India. Hundreds in North Indian city of Rishikesh alone. Ananda, as I discover, has renown beyond my wellness echo chamber.
· Hayley Kadrou
Ex-Fed advisor gets over three years in prison for lying about China ties
A former senior advisor to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was sentenced to over three years in prison for lying to federal investigators about sharing restricted central-bank information with Chinese intelligence operatives, according to the Justice Department.
· Anniek Bao
Han Kang calls for change of course in 'age of hate'
Nobel laureate Han Kang on Wednesday called the deepening hatred in South Korea and around the world "a challenge we must overcome," stressing the need to move forward beyond this division.
· Yonhap
Full text of BOK statement on monetary policy decision in July
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a statement by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on its monetary policy decision Thursday, where the central bank raised the key rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent at its rate-setting meeting in Seoul.
· Kim Boram
Nissan pins Japan revival hopes on new Elgrand premium minivan
Nissan Motor unveils the new Elgrand in Yokohama, Japan on July 16. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
· Staff Writer
S. Korea reaffirms commitment to SDGs, vows greater support for developing nations
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs) and pledged to expand support for developing countries in such areas as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
· Oh Seok-min
(URGENT) BOK says rate hike decision was unanimous
U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) BOK says it needs to maintain tight monetary policy going forward
U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act
· Kim Boram
Han Kang calls for change of course in 'age of hate'
AVIGNON, France, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Nobel laureate Han Kang on Wednesday called the deepening hatred in South Korea and around the world "a challenge we must overcome," stressing the need to move forward beyond this division.
· Lee Minji
(URGENT) Supreme Court upholds 2-yr prison term for Rep. Kweon Seong-dong over illegal funds from Unification Church
U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act
· Chae Yun-hwan
China’s consumption has a new, fast-growing driver: local tourists
After a blockbuster first half, all eyes will be on how domestic tourism sustains the momentum through the autumn and ‘golden week’ breaks
· David Chao
China’s consumption has a new, fast-growing driver: local tourists
After a blockbuster first half, all eyes will be on how domestic tourism sustains the momentum through the autumn and ‘golden week’ breaks
· David Chao
BARMM election period, gun ban begin for September 14 polls
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· Iya Gozum
CSC sets ‘clearer’ guidelines on four-day workweek
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has come up with "clearer" guidelines in implementing a four-day compressed workweek in government offices, its top official said on Thursday.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Sandiganbayan convicts ex-PhilForest officials, 2 others in PDAF scam
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· Herbie G
As US AI costs soar, global businesses pivot to China’s low-cost, open-weight models
A sharp narrowing of the performance gap is prompting some developers to shift from costly American giants to budget-friendly Chinese alternatives
· Xinmei Shen
As US AI costs soar, global businesses pivot to China’s low-cost, open-weight models
A sharp narrowing of the performance gap is prompting some developers to shift from costly American giants to budget-friendly Chinese alternatives
· Xinmei Shen
World-famous Tokyo restaurant popping up in LA for just two days as master chef flys in from Japan to serve
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· Erica Andrews