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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)
However, only Shanghai recorded a year-on-year increase – of 3.1 per cent – with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen all down
However, only Shanghai recorded a year-on-year increase – of 3.1 per cent – with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen all down
Airline operators say lowering tourist airfares will not be ‘economically sustainable’, as the revenue helps subsidise costs for Nepalis
Airline operators say lowering tourist airfares will not be ‘economically sustainable’, as the revenue helps subsidise costs for Nepalis
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's money supply rose at the sharpest clip in nine months in May on an increase in short-term deposits and funds awaiting investment, central bank data showed Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — After weeks of uncertainty over whether the Philippines would be included in BIGBANG's comeback tour, the K-pop supergroup has officially added Manila to its "XX : COSMOS" World Tour, bringing its 20th anniversary celebration to Filipino fans on Feb. 20, 2027.
China's greatest military advantage may be its ability to convert its massive civilian manufacturing base into wartime production of low-cost, one-way attack drones modeled after Iran's Shahed-136.
Lotte Group, Korea’s sixth largest conglomerate by total asset value, doubled down on profit-focused management for sustainable growth through a conglomerate-wide meeting in Seoul on Wednesday.
Analysts say PNJ faces ‘significant’ reputational risk from the case involving the former director of its gem certification subsidiary
Analysts say PNJ faces ‘significant’ reputational risk from the case involving the former director of its gem certification subsidiary
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's highest science and technology award presented in 2004 to former Seoul National University professor Hwang Woo-suk whose stem cell research was later found to have been fabricated was revoked this week, 22 years after it was conferred, the interior ministry said Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has removed the need for qualified Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) operators to file franchise renewal applications, saying the move is part of efforts to simplify government transactions.
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment trial resumes Wednesday, July 15, with no witnesses expected to take the stand as both the prosecution and defense shift their focus to a key legal issue involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank and tax records.
MANILA, Philippines — Strengthening the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is what most Filipinos want the government to pursue in defending the country's maritime rights, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group.
The 55-story Saigon Marina skyscraper, front center, is set to become one of the main buildings used by institutions participating in the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo by Mai Nguyen)
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial regulator said Wednesday it plans to expand the National Growth Fund, a mega-sized investment fund aimed at nurturing key industries, to 200 trillion won (US$134.1 billion) over the next five years to ensure a competitive edge in advanced sectors.
China's economic growth slowed sharply between the start of April and end of June as weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
CHEONGJU, South Korea, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they have raided the offices of a Cheongju city councilor suspected of sexually abusing a minor.
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Vehicles and heavy machineries wait for shipment to overseas markets in Yantai, eastern China’s Shandong province, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP)
Chen Youlin (right) specialises in using seismological data to track nuclear tests
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China's economy in the second quarter grew at its weakest pace since 2022, as an accelerating slide in investment deepened the strain on growth while consumption stayed subdued.
A worker assembles a wind turbine generator at an industrial park in Baotou, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on June 13. © Reuters
Growth rate misses market projections and complicates the country’s push to meet annual targets, as does a 5.7 per cent drop in fixed-asset investment
Growth rate misses market projections and complicates the country’s push to meet annual targets, as does a 5.7 per cent drop in fixed-asset investment
On a hot, humid day in Tokyo, metropolitan government official Noboru Watanabe overcame embarrassment to come to work in shorts, an unusual choice in a country where formal business attire is still the norm.
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co are officially married, with the actress's legal counsel confirming their civil wedding at Makati City Hall while dismissing earlier reports that a prenuptial agreement had caused delays or disputes before the ceremony.
Trade agreements will with the U.K. and European Union will remove duties of up to 12% on Indian textile exports, putting the country on a level tariff playing field with duty-free competitors Bangladesh and Pakistan. © Reuters
The Japan Football Association has reportedly chosen Japan Under-21 coach Go Oiwa as the successor to Hajime Moriyasu, whose contract is expected to be extended through next year's AFC Asian Cup, according to Sponichi Annex.
SYDNEY – Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia’s online watchdog said Tuesday, finding “significant gaps” in how tech companies deal with the problem.
Container shipping costs from South Korea to the Middle East extended their gains for the fifth consecutive month in June, the customs agency said Wednesday, amid lingering geopolitical tensions.
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea drew a record number of visitors in the first half of this year, boosted by the global surge in interest in Korean culture, data showed Wednesday.
Widely practiced, Tai Chi is still a popular way for people to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in Beijing and unwind. Groups are scattered across green spaces like parks and they particularly attract middle aged people who want to stay fit and and as healthy as many of the seniors who’ve been practicing th…
SEJONG, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Container shipping costs from South Korea to the Middle East extended their gains for the fifth consecutive month in June, the customs agency said Wednesday, amid lingering geopolitical tensions.
Nobleman used ceremony to invoke help from ancestors, and then politics made it awkward
Nobleman used ceremony to invoke help from ancestors, and then politics made it awkward
The party aims to build goodwill and promote dialogue while supporting cross-strait peace, delegation leader says
The party aims to build goodwill and promote dialogue while supporting cross-strait peace, delegation leader says
SEJONG, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economic recovery trend is solidifying on the back of strong exports and improving domestic consumption, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
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SK Hynix led a broad rally in Asian technology shares on Wednesday, tracking a rebound in U.S. semiconductor names after a sharp sell-off earlier this week.
Postwar rules limit state collection of intelligence and prosecution of illegal operatives, but the government of Sanae Takaichi is beefing up its capabilities
The airline had removed Ryota Mise from all flight duties since the case was reported in March
The airline had removed Ryota Mise from all flight duties since the case was reported in March
MANILA, Philippines -- Former Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) president Domingo Cayosa said Wednesday that an impeachment trial should remain focused on determining whether a public official committed a betrayal of public trust, stressing that it is not a criminal or civil proceeding involving a person's lif…
The bottom module of an EUV machine made by ASML, seen at the headquarters of Belgian chip research lab IMEC in March. Once fully assembled, the machine will be used to develop and commercialize future generations of computer chips in Belgium. © Reuters
IPO lapses and sliding share prices underscore how weak consumption is dulling Hong Kong’s appetite for mainland China’s food sector
IPO lapses and sliding share prices underscore how weak consumption is dulling Hong Kong’s appetite for mainland China’s food sector