China issues plan to revitalise – and potentially commercialise – uninhabited islands
Government document lays out plan for thousands of islets, many of which are rich in minerals and fresh water but have been damaged over time
· Ralph Jennings
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China issues plan to revitalise – and potentially commercialise – uninhabited islands
Government document lays out plan for thousands of islets, many of which are rich in minerals and fresh water but have been damaged over time
· Ralph Jennings
N. Korea's women's union stresses ideological education at 1st congress in 5 years
A major North Korean women's union has convened its first congress in five years and underscored the importance of ideological education to strengthen regime unity, according to state media Wednesday.
· Yonhap
KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index sharply rose, led by tech gains.
· Choi Kyong-ae
(2nd LD) S. Korea adds 63,000 jobs in June despite weak manufacturing
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout)By Kang Yoon-seung
· Kang Yoon-seung
Alex Eala cautious with her earnings: "I invest in my future"
MANILA, Philippines — When one earns a lot of money at a young age, it's easy to become a big spender, feeling that fountain of wealth will never run out.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
N. Korea's women's union stresses ideological education at 1st congress in 5 years
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- A major North Korean women's union has convened its first congress in five years and underscored the importance of ideological education to strengthen regime unity, according to state media Wednesday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Postponed Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch eyed for January 2027
MANILA, Philippines — The postponed rematch between Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao and undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. may take place in January 2027.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
China’s top lithium firms project up to 50-fold profit surge amid energy transition boom
Soaring profits at Tianqi and Ganfeng highlight how global demand for energy independence is powering China’s lithium edge
· Themis Qi
China’s top lithium firms project up to 50-fold profit surge amid energy transition boom
Soaring profits at Tianqi and Ganfeng highlight how global demand for energy independence is powering China’s lithium edge
· Themis Qi
Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foe
The navy’s first littoral combat ship is arriving later this year without the anti-ship missiles meant to give it offensive teeth
· Maria Siow
Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foe
The navy’s first littoral combat ship is arriving later this year without the anti-ship missiles meant to give it offensive teeth
· Maria Siow
S. Korea adds 63,000 jobs in June despite weak manufacturing
South Korea added 63,000 jobs in June from a year earlier, government data showed Wednesday, marking the first rebound in two months, although manufacturing sector jobs continued to lose ground.
· Yonhap
Hong Kong urged to pave path for Greater Bay Area firms going global
Standards alignment, supply-chain coordination and cross-border financing are areas where city’s expertise can be pivotal, summit speakers say
· Judy Xue
Hong Kong urged to pave path for Greater Bay Area firms going global
Standards alignment, supply-chain coordination and cross-border financing are areas where city’s expertise can be pivotal, summit speakers say
· Judy Xue
As China invests in climate defence, private capital has a role to play
The central government has allocated billions to climate resilience infrastructure, but the damage wrought by Typhoon Bavi shows more needs to be done
· SCMP Editorial
As China invests in climate defence, private capital has a role to play
The central government has allocated billions to climate resilience infrastructure, but the damage wrought by Typhoon Bavi shows more needs to be done
· SCMP Editorial
(LEAD) S. Korea adds 63,000 jobs in June despite weak manufacturing
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout)By Kang Yoon-seung
· Kang Yoon-seung
Baby Rufus in urgent need of heart donation, Hong Kong health authorities say
Hospital Authority will also seek assistance from mainland China under cross-boundary organ donation and matching mechanism
· Jess Ma
Baby Rufus in urgent need of heart donation, Hong Kong health authorities say
Hospital Authority will also seek assistance from mainland China under cross-boundary organ donation and matching mechanism
· Jess Ma
S. Korea adds 63,000 jobs in June despite weak manufacturing
SEJONG, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea added 63,000 jobs in June from a year earlier, government data showed Wednesday, marking the first rebound in two months, although manufacturing sector jobs continued to lose ground.
· Kang Yoon-seung
(URGENT) S. Korea adds 63,000 jobs in June, first rebound in 2 months
(3rd LD) Trump says U.S. will charge 20 pct fee on all cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz
· Kang Yoon-seung
Localized thunderstorms prevail over Metro Manila, rest of PH
MANILA, Philippines – Localized thunderstorms have been prevailing over Metro Manila and the rest of the country, bringing partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated downpours, the state weather bureau said on Wednesday.
· Arlie O. Calalo
From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers
The trade deal could give a fillip to India's garment exports which face stiff competition from Bangladesh and Pakistan
· Bbcnews
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 15)
Why block the Seoul mayor from speaking on housing?The government's call for broad housing policy input rang hollow after Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was denied a chance to speak at a Cabinet meeting.
· Oh Seok-min
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 15)
'Future response fund' should be sustainableLee's plans focus on youth, regional balance, megaprojects
· Oh Seok-min
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 15)
Extreme heatKorea must redesign infrastructure, policy as dangerous summer heat becomes routine
· Oh Seok-min
How Beijing’s islands of control are reshaping the South China Sea
Ten years after the Hague’s landmark tribunal ruling, Beijing’s island-building strategy has effectively eclipsed the 2016 decision, observers say
· Laura Zhou
How Beijing’s islands of control are reshaping the South China Sea
Ten years after the Hague’s landmark tribunal ruling, Beijing’s island-building strategy has effectively eclipsed the 2016 decision, observers say
· Laura Zhou
Nippon Steel leads industry worldwide by profit per ton amid tough market
A blast furnace at a Nippon Steel plant in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Staff Writer
Indonesia container terminal opens with Japan's support
The new container terminal at Indonesia's Patimban Port welcomed its first commercial ship on July 9. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
· Staff Writer
Boko Haram exploited US and Chinese AI chatbots for attacks, Cambridge study finds
Former fighters say AI helped with bomb-making, planning and propaganda, raising calls for US-China action on terrorist misuse of chatbots
· Vincent Chow
Boko Haram exploited US and Chinese AI chatbots for attacks, Cambridge study finds
Former fighters say AI helped with bomb-making, planning and propaganda, raising calls for US-China action on terrorist misuse of chatbots
· Vincent Chow
Cambodia aspires to shed its dependencies while staying connected
As it seeks connectivity, Phnom Penh must build diplomatic bridges with as much effort as it constructs ports and canals
· Stefano Arroque
Cambodia aspires to shed its dependencies while staying connected
As it seeks connectivity, Phnom Penh must build diplomatic bridges with as much effort as it constructs ports and canals
· Stefano Arroque
ASICS off and running in Turkey to capitalize on jogging fever
An associate at an ASICS shop in Istanbul holds the brand's Superblast running shoe. (Photo by Kana Watanabe)
· Staff Writer
Taiwan companies use AI to make AI servers
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang signed a server rack tray made by Foxconn at the Computex exhibition in Taipei in June. (Photo by Ryosuke Eguchi)
· Staff Writer
From TVs to AI: Japan's old electronics giants tune into digital world
Chinese and South Korean manufacturers now dominate appliances, forcing Japan's former consumer electronics champions to transform their businesses (Illustration by Hiroko Aida)
· TSUBASA SURUGA
Japan automakers bought time with hybrids, now must spend it on software
Decorations hang from a stage at Toyota Woven City, a real-world prototype city designed as a "living laboratory" for testing and developing future technologies in mobility, sustainability and urban living, developed by Toyota Motor together with Woven by Toyota, in Susono, Shizuoka prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, i…
· Staff Writer
Questions over BOJ independence risk rise in long-JGB yields
A recent draft of a basic economic policy document has given the market the impression that the government may intervene in the central bank's monetary policy. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
House prosecutor rebuts VP Duterte’s claim impeachment case lacks evidence
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor and Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co on Tuesday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s assertion that the impeachment complaint against her is unsupported by evidence, saying the proceedings before the Senate have so far presented evidence that has yet to be undermined.
· James Daniel Danio
New Zealand to 'seriously' consider Japan's Mogami frigate: FM Peters
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Japan and New Zealand should play a larger role on the security front. (Photo by Takuya Fujisawa)
· Staff Writer
England rue selection errors after Patel and Sundar lead India to comfortable win
England 258 lost to India 262-4 by six wickets
· Ali Martin
Japan ramps up defences amid concerns about China's 'military activities'
While the world has been watching the rise of China, Japan has been in the middle of its biggest defence shift since World War II.
· Natalie Whiting
Europe’s military future is starting to take shape
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
Europe’s military future is starting to take shape
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
India finally breaks through in the UK after beating England in ODI at Edgbaston
India’s Axar Patel celebrates his fifty during the first ODI cricket match between England and India in Birmingham, England, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Gary Oakley/PA via AP)
AFP to China: Do you uphold, reject Batanes claim?
ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday categorically denied claims that Batanes is an extension of Taiwan and urged both the Chinese Embassy and China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify whether they endorse or reject the scholars' statements.
· Izel Abanilla