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Newest first · UTC+11:00Modigence Vision wins Korea-Germany AI startup competition
South Korean artificial intelligence startup ModigenceVision won the Korea-Germany Connect: AI Startup Pitching Challenge 2026 on Wednesday.
· Sanjay Kumar
Leveraged chip ETFs face fivefold deposit hike
South Korea's brokerage industry has agreed to tighten investor protection rules for single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds after the products came under criticism for amplifying market volatility.
· Choi Yeon-jae
Hong Kong offers free child airfare to draw Korean families this summer
Families flying to Hong Kong this summer can bring one child along for free under a promotion from the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Cathay Pacific aimed at Korean travelers.
· Hong Yoo
S. Korea's Hancom partners with Polish companies to develop agentic OS
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Hancom Inc. said Wednesday it has partnered with Polish tech companies to develop a sovereign agentic operating system (OS) targeting the European market.
· Kang Jae-eun
Alex Eala to compete at Cincinnati Open
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will compete at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open slated from August 8 to 23 in Ohio, United States.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Visayas leg heats up as Palawan Juniors resumes
MANILA, Philippines — Nadine Seno and Madison Rago head into the second leg of the Palawan Juniors Series Visayas swing determined to build on their breakthrough performances, but both rising stars are expected to face stiffer opposition as the regional circuit resumes Thursday (July 16) at the Villa Aurora courts i…
· The Manila Times
LG Energy to supply batteries for Google's solar project
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, said Wednesday it will supply batteries for U.S. internet giant Google's solar-linked energy infrastructure project under a deal worth hundreds of billions of won.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Japan family finds bear in kitchen, calls police
A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said Wednesday, as anxiety over the animal grows following a surge in deadly maulings.
· No Author
In the Public Square: Who’s watching Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial?
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· Camille Angela Zarate
Amazon courts China sellers with US customs-friendly warehouses
Amazon's booth at a cross-border commerce exhibition in Hangzhou in early July: The company is expanding its warehousing in China. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
Pacific security axis grows as New Zealand eyes Australia-Fiji defence pact
Wellington’s bid to join the pact flags a hard-security pivot, but analysts ask if such treaties serve Pacific societies’ best interests
· Maria Siow
Pacific security axis grows as New Zealand eyes Australia-Fiji defence pact
Wellington’s bid to join the pact flags a hard-security pivot, but analysts ask if such treaties serve Pacific societies’ best interests
· Maria Siow
Alleged Bamban POGO identity theft victim gets temporary freedom
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· Jairo Bolledo
North Korea's women's union vows stronger ideological campaign at first congress in 5 years
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
La economía de China creció a un ritmo anual de 4,3% en el último trimestre, el más lento desde 2022
Vehículos y maquinaria pesada esperan a ser enviados a mercados extranjeros en Yantai, en la provincia oriental china de Shandong, el martes 14 de julio de 2026. (Chinatopix via AP)
· Chan Ho Him
DepEd launches school safety drill against violence
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday launched a safety drill to demonstrate protocols in mitigating school violence.
· Allen Limos
Police nab casino employee over alleged unauthorized gaming points scheme
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested a casino employee following an internal investigation conducted by the management of the Solaire Resort North over his alleged manipulation of the gaming system which resulted in unwarranted player benefits.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Impeachment prosecutors confident of evidence for unexplained wealth charge vs Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors from the House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed confidence that they have enough evidence to prove the impeachment charge of unexplained wealth against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the case is supported by multiple documents and witnesses rather than a single piece o…
· James Daniel Danio
Makati prosecutors dismiss actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith's complaints against lawyer-broadcaster
MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City Prosecutor's Office dismissed three criminal complaints filed by actress Jasmine Casandra Curtis-Smith against lawyer and broadcaster Ferdinand Topacio, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to establish probable cause.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Marcos appoints Sarmiento as new government peace panel chairman
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Mel Senen Sarmiento as the new chairman of the Government Peace Implementing Panel negotiating with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Malacañang announced on Wednesday.
· Kristina Maralit
KFC faces possible closures after cyberattack on Japan's Nichirei
The KFC fried chicken chain might have to shorten operating hours at some stores or temporarily close them as it deals with disruptions to ingredient deliveries after a cyberattack on food logistics company Nichirei. (Photo by Yui Sato)
· Staff Writer
National Museum of Korea on track for record-breaking year
The museum attracts almost 3.8 million visitors in H1
· Park Ga-young
Auto exports set new record by growing 5.8 pct in June
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's auto exports rose 5.8 percent in June from a year earlier to reach a record high, fueled by strong electric and hybrid vehicle sales, data showed Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Ruling party slows prosecution reform drive amid mounting criticism
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea has suggested adjusting the pace of its contentious prosecutorial reform plan, amid criticism that the reform could weaken protections for victims seeking justice.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Today in Korean history
1950 -- As North Korean invaders advance on the nation in the early days of the Korean War, President Rhee Syng-man moves his government from Daejeon in central South Korea to the southeastern city of Daegu. Rhee was later forced to move it further south to Busan, a port city. North Korean soldiers seized South Kore…
· Oh Seok-min
Chinese gem lab rakes in profits as world embraces artificial diamonds
Lab-grown diamond maker Power Diamond sees profits triple as De Beers warns of ‘protracted’ challenges in natural stone market
· Julie Zhang
Are diamonds over? Chinese gem lab cashes in as world embraces artificial stones
Lab-grown diamond maker Power Diamond sees profits triple as De Beers warns of ‘protracted’ challenges in natural stone market
· Julie Zhang
S. Korea bids to host Asia’s first Invictus Games
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene
Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says
· Agence France-Presse
‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene
Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says
· Agence France-Presse
Pyongyang Bell: Korea’s Distinctive Eight Trigrams Bell
Korean bells are distinguished by their aesthetic refinement, spiritually resonant sound, and extraordinary achievements in metal casting and acoustic engineering.
· Korea Herald
Why Sara Duterte wants her bank, tax records kept out of impeachment trial
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· Jairo Bolledo
Japan officials hunt bear that raided couple’s fridge amid string of break-ins
Officials set up traps and electric fences after 14 break-ins recored in one town in two weeks, amid fears of a repeat offender
· Gavin Blair
Senate least trusted govt institution; Tesda, most trusted — survey
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate emerged as the country's least trusted and least approved government institution in the second-quarter 2026 PAHAYAG survey conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia, posting an approval rating of 21 percent and a trust rating of 12 percent.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
SWS poll: Filipinos choose AFP, PCG modernization as maritime priority
MANILA, Philippines — Modernizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ranked ahead of strengthening military partnerships and forging new defense agreements as Filipinos’ top choice for defending the country’s rights in its seas, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS)…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Defector charged over remittances to families in North Korea is acquitted
A North Korean defector accused of helping others send money to their families in North Korea through unauthorized channels has been acquitted by a South Korean appeals court, a nongovernmental research group specializing in unification policy said Wednesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Asian shares mostly rise and South Korea's Kospi jumps 7%
The screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is displayed at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Yuri Kageyama
Indian capital promotes EVs to tackle severe air pollution
Delhi's smog-shrouded traffic in December, one of the most polluted times of year. © Reuters
· KIRAN SHARMA
China has detained US nuclear seismology expert since 2024, family reveals
Beijing may be using Youlin Chen’s knowledge to devise ways of staging nuclear tests without detection, advocates for his release from spying charges suggest
· Agence France-Presse in Washington
Bangladesh unifies QR payments to formalize cash-based economy
With Bangla QR, customers of any participating bank or mobile financial service can pay any merchant by scanning one QR code, consolidating an array of incompatible payment systems that had limited moves toward a cashless economy. (Screenshot from Bangladesh Bank's Facebook page)
· Staff Writer
Court commits Marcoleta to QC jail
MANILA, Philippines - The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Wednesday committed Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory after the Philippine General Hospital and Philippine National Police General Hospital diagnosed him as being fit to travel.
· Reina C. Tolentino
After rain moves out, hot and humid weather to return Thursday
South Korea is set for another spell of hot and humid weather, with temperatures expected to rise across much of the country after Wednesday's rain, according to forecasters.
· Tammy Park
East meets West
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Lifestyle SeriesEast meets WestIn this feature series, we spotlight world cinema where East meets West, including notable China-US co-productions. Updated: 15 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Why flop movie Shatter is a perfect 1970s Hong Kong time capsuleShatter, featuring Peter Cushing, L…
· SCMP Staff
East meets West
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Lifestyle SeriesEast meets WestIn this feature series, we spotlight world cinema where East meets West, including notable China-US co-productions. Updated: 15 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Why flop movie Shatter is a perfect 1970s Hong Kong time capsuleShatter, featuring Peter Cushing, L…
· SCMP Staff
Kim Soo-hyun returns to public eye with Bench campaign after yearlong hiatus
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has returned to the public eye after more than a year, reuniting with Philippine fashion brand Bench for a new advertising campaign that marks his first confirmed official activity since stepping away from the spotlight in early 2025.
· Iza Iglesias
China's GDP growth rate of 4.3% marks slowest pace in over three years
A worker assembles a wind turbine generator at an industrial park in Baotou, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on June 13. The country's industrial production rose 5.4% in the first half of 2026, driven by robotic and semiconductor sectors. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Japan's family photo app expands globally, chasing 100 million users
Japanese photo sharing app FamilyAlbum allows parents to easily share photos of their children with relatives. It also offers photo printing and photo book creation services. (Mixi)
· Staff Writer
China’s first-tier home prices extend four-month rebound amid market stabilisation
However, only Shanghai recorded a year-on-year increase – of 3.1 per cent – with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen all down
· Zhu Wenqian