Chinese woman reunited with biological family, 35 years after she went missing | South China Morning Post
Woman went missing in 1991 as a two-year-old girl and was raised by adoptive mother who found her, but was unable to locate her parents.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China’s Zhipu AI, developer of GLM-5.2, defies slump as it pursues AGI over quick profits
Monday’s losses were seen across chip designers, semiconductor-equipment makers and materials suppliers
· Ben Jiang
China’s Zhipu AI, developer of GLM-5.2, defies slump as it pursues AGI over quick profits
Monday’s losses were seen across chip designers, semiconductor-equipment makers and materials suppliers
· Ben Jiang
DOJ raises standard for filing criminal cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has adopted a higher standard for filing criminal cases, requiring prosecutors to establish “prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction" before charges are brought to court, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Johor landslide boosts Malaysia's BN, raising pressure on Anwar
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, center, deputy prime minister and chairman of Barisan Nasional, celebrates its landslide victory in the Johor state election on July 11. The state's chief minister, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, is at right. (Photo by Norman Goh)
· NORMAN GOH
Johor landslide win boosts Malaysia's BN, raising pressure on Anwar
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, center, deputy prime minister and chairman of Barisan Nasional, celebrates its landslide victory in the Johor state election on July 11. The state's chief minister, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, is at right. (Photo by Norman Goh)
· NORMAN GOH
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Japan says must better combat foreign spies on its soil
TOKYO — Japan said Monday that it recognized the need to counter foreign intelligence better after the New York Times reported that Russia had turned the country into a "den of spies" and key source of weapons components.
· Agence France-Presse
Palace clarifies Pangandaman's new role despite links to flood control scam
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday clarified that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s appointment of former Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman as chairman and chief executive officer of the state-run Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank did not clear her of any potential liability in the ongoing investigation int…
· Kristina Maralit
Is China’s massive island-building push at Antelope Reef nearing the finish line?
Satellite images suggest construction at the South China Sea atoll, now Beijing’s biggest outpost in the Paracels, is entering a new phase
· Laura Zhou
Is China’s massive island-building push at Antelope Reef nearing the finish line?
Satellite images suggest construction at the South China Sea atoll, now Beijing’s biggest outpost in the Paracels, is entering a new phase
· Laura Zhou
Marcos to leave for 2-day working visit in Singapore
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will fly to Singapore for a working visit on
· Kristina Maralit
Seoul touts strategic value of trilateral SMR partnership
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
S. Korea, U.S., Japan bolster cooperation on SMRs amid surging power demand, geopolitical rivalry
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The recent trilateral agreement on small modular reactors (SMRs) reflects growing efforts by South Korea, the United States and Japan to combine their respective strengths in the nuclear sector to jointly respond to surging energy demand and geopolitical competition, Seoul officials said M…
· Oh Seok-min
More foreign workers push Japan's overseas remittances to record high
An Indonesian worker operates farm equipment in Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo. Indonesia was the second biggest destination for overseas remittances from Japan in fiscal 2025. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
· Staff Writer
Alas Boys down Bahrain to stay in hunt at AVC U18
MANILA, Philippines — THE Alas Pilipinas Boys overcame a second-set hiccup to frustrate Bahrain, 25-22, 13-25, 25-23, 25-14, for their first victory in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Boys’ U18 Championship on Monday at the Wuyuan River Gymnasium in Haikou, China.
· The Manila Times
NAIA T3 expands departure curbside
MANILA, Philippines — The month-long upgrade of the curbside of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 will lead to the temporary closure of the inner departure lane, the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) announced on Monday.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
Speed boat capsizes near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists | South China Morning Post
Speedboat accident in Vietnam kills 15.
Saudi Arabia’s reforms fail to halt abuse of Filipino helpers, Amnesty warns
The kingdom says kafala is gone, but advocates say employers still wield unchecked authority over domestic workers
· Sam Beltran
Saudi Arabia’s reforms fail to halt abuse of Filipino helpers, Amnesty warns
The kingdom says kafala is gone, but advocates say employers still wield unchecked authority over domestic workers
· Sam Beltran
The new space race: how China plans to break SpaceX’s launch monopoly with IPO push
As Beijing makes history by capturing the Long March-10B booster at sea, at least 15 aerospace firms are racing to go public on Shanghai’s Star Market or in Hong Kong
· Themis Qi
The new space race: how China plans to break SpaceX’s launch monopoly with IPO push
As Beijing makes history by capturing the Long March-10B booster at sea, at least 15 aerospace firms are racing to go public on Shanghai’s Star Market or in Hong Kong
· Themis Qi
Why Chinese wealth is still powering Hong Kong and Singapore property
The draw of safe-haven assets in these cities sees more Chinese becoming permanent residents – a trend Beijing’s clampdown on capital outflows may even encourage
· Nicholas Spiro
Why Chinese wealth is still powering Hong Kong and Singapore property
The draw of safe-haven assets in these cities sees more Chinese becoming permanent residents – a trend Beijing’s clampdown on capital outflows may even encourage
· Nicholas Spiro
Seoul court sentences ex-president Yoon to 2 years’ jail over political funding
Yoon, 65, is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence handed down in February
· Reuters
Seoul court sentences ex-president Yoon to 2 years’ jail over political funding
Yoon, 65, is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence handed down in February
· Reuters
Sleep disorders are rising in Korea. The sharpest increase? Children under 10
Koreans slept 6 hours and 58 minutes a night in 2025, 18% below OECD average of 8 hours and 22 minutes
· Choi Jae-hee
JobKorea tops hiring apps in H1
JobKorea said Monday it was Korea's most-used recruitment platform in the first half, recording the highest number of monthly active users among major hiring services.
· Jeon Ji-woo
[David Santoro] New US-Korea defense matrix
Kim Jong-un’s recent commissioning of North Korea’s largest-ever warship, the Choe Hyon, alongside a fleet of strategic nuclear cruisers, signals that the threat has broken out of its peninsula box.
· Korea Herald
China’s historic sea-based rocket recovery puts spotlight on domestic shipbuilder
Unlike conventional vessels, the platform must maintain exceptional stability and positioning accuracy in rough seas
· Mia Nurmamat
China’s historic sea-based rocket recovery puts spotlight on local shipbuilder
Unlike conventional vessels, the platform must maintain exceptional stability and positioning accuracy in rough seas
· Mia Nurmamat
Alex Eala hungrier for more success after Wimbledon breakthrough
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala has become even more determined following her breakthrough campaign at the Wimbledon Championships.
· The Manila Times
Korea bets on regional airports to spread tourism beyond Seoul
South Korea wants to encourage overseas tourists to explore outside Seoul.
· Hong Yoo
SJI-Bacolod wins second straight in Shakey’s Juniors National Invitationals
MANILA, Philippines — St. John’s Institute-Bacolod swept listless Pusong Azul, 25-20, 25-17, for back-to-back wins in the 2026 Shakey’s Juniors National Invitationals on Monday at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan. Caera Celis waxed-hot on offense as she rained down 12 kills, three aces and a kill block in a siz…
· The Manila Times
4 steps the NBI takes in investigating cyber crimes
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· Jairo Bolledo
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave alert under new warning system | South China Morning Post
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave alert under blazing heat.
China seen using new tool to finance hi-tech advances amid slower economic growth
Goldman Sachs says deploying an 800 billion yuan financial instrument into strategic investments could provide an economic boost
· Ralph Jennings
China seen using new tool to finance hi-tech advances amid slower economic growth
Goldman Sachs says deploying an 800 billion yuan financial instrument into strategic investments could provide an economic boost
· Ralph Jennings
What happens when Indonesia’s top corruption buster is suspected of graft himself?
Police seized 74kg of gold and US$15 million in cash linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week headed the Special Crimes Division
· Bloomberg
What happens when Indonesia’s top corruption buster is suspected of graft himself?
Police seized 74kg of gold and US$15 million in cash linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week headed the Special Crimes Division
· Bloomberg
What Labubu fatigue? Billionaire investor doubles down on Pop Mart stake
China’s answer to Warren Buffett now owns a 7.65 per cent stake in the toy brand, despite a lukewarm reception for the new Labubu Hair Salon series
· Zhu Wenqian
What Labubu fatigue? Billionaire investor doubles down on Pop Mart stake
China’s answer to Warren Buffett now owns a 7.65 per cent stake in the toy brand, despite a lukewarm reception for the new Labubu Hair Salon series
· Zhu Wenqian
Typhoon Bavi causes ‘reverse waterfall’ phenomenon as it passes through Zhejiang province | South China Morning Post
Fierce gusts of wind from the storm caused the cascading water on Yandang Mountain to be blown upwards.
Yang Hansen’s health sparks debate among fans over NBA and Chinese national team commitments
Portland Trail Blazers centre missed the Summer League match against the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas due to a flare-up of chronic eczema
· Stephy Zhang
At least 27 dead and 63 injured after fire breaks out in Bangkok bar around midnight | South China Morning Post
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire amid reports of smoke seen coming a circuit breaker near the pub’s stage.
S. Korea expects at least 500 tln won in tax revenue in 2027: budget minister
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea expects to collect at least 500 trillion won (US$332 billion) in taxes next year, a record sum, the budget minister said Monday, while vowing to establish a "future response fund" for sustainable growth.
· Kang Yoon-seung
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Temple matchmaking retreat pairs five couples
Twenty people were matched at a Buddhist temple stay event over the weekend, as the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism continued its efforts to encourage marriage amid South Korea's persistently low birth rate.
· Tammy Park