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THIRTEEN countries on Sunday joined the Philippines in reasserting that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration ruling.
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the parent company of the SM Group, was recognized by Hong Kong-based investment publication Alpha Southeast Asia for its corporate governance and sustainability reporting, reflecting the confidence of investors and analysts in how the company is managed and how it reports its performance.
A DAY after establishing the new national record in the women's 400m run, Filipino-American Naomi Kayla Johnson posted a silver medal finish at the 1st Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, Saturday night.
LABOR Secretary Francis Tolentino has strongly rejected the claim of Chinese academics that Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, calling the assertions a form of “lawfare” and historical revisionism aimed at undermining Philippine sovereignty.
FORMER Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has been appointed chairman and CEO of Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP), marking a return to government service after she resigned last year in the wake of a massive flood control project scandal.
THE Philippines can reduce post-harvest losses and improve food security by locating cold storage and fulfillment facilities closer to agricultural production areas and adopting shared cold chain models accessible to farmers and agribusinesses, according to a Fast Logistics Group executive.
BENGALURU — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is building a team of up to 8,900 forward-deployed engineers and hunting for artificial intelligence (AI) acquisitions as it bets AI will create new business rather than undermine outsourcing, two TCS executives told Reuters.
NEARLY seven in 10 middle-class Filipinos are financially anxious, with many struggling to save while coping with rising household costs, according to life and health insurance firm FWD Philippines’ Filipino Financial Confidence Report 2026.
THE news that the Philippines had advanced to “upper-middle-income country” status was hard to believe. Eyes, ears, official statistics, and the regular SWS surveys tell us about difficult times and struggling families.
DHAKA — Bangladesh’s new government won power promising to end political violence, but six months after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office, the killings continue.
BEIJING — Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.
An image of the facility Mitsui Fudosan plans to build as a part of the British Library redevelopment. (Mitsui Fudosan)
Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism
Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism
Kristina Mladenovic of France, left playing partner Hanyo Guo of China, celebrate after defeating with Luisa Stefani of Brazil and Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada, in the women’s doubles final, playing against at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
MANILA, Philippines — As the nation commemorates on Sunday the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral award on the South China Sea, Sen. Loren Legarda stood firm on the Philippines’ commitment to defending its maritime rights through international law, diplomacy, and a rules-based international order.
Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, plays on the 5th hole during the last round of the Evian Championship women’s golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
Extreme loadout configuration suggests a potential extension of the PLA Air Force’s tactical capabilities, Chinese military magazine says
Extreme loadout configuration suggests a potential extension of the PLA Air Force’s tactical capabilities, Chinese military magazine says
Seoul recorded its first tropical night of the year after the overnight low remained at 25.2 C, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.
Western pundits were quick to denounce Beijing. But far more frequent US launches rate barely a mention
Western pundits were quick to denounce Beijing. But far more frequent US launches rate barely a mention
MANILA, Philippines — NLEX survived Terrafirma’s furious rally to eke out a 101-100 win to stay unscathed in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
HAIKOU, China — Alas Pilipinas absorbed a straight-set defeat to a towering Iran squad, 25-17, 25-20, 25-13, to open its campaign in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship on Sunday at the Wuyuan River Gymnasium.
The foreign minister of Myanmar’s military-backed government, Tin Maung Swe, right, poses with ASEAN foreign ministers during an informal meeting in Bangkok on Sunday to discuss the crisis in the civil-war ravaged country. (Photo by Thai Foreign Ministry)
Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment
Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, recently commuted by one-third, on a series of charges that her allies said were fabricated to keep her out of politics
Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, recently commuted by one-third, on a series of charges that her allies said were fabricated to keep her out of politics
With trusted businesses, more openness, creative culture and inspiring sporting successes, China is building a foundation for influence
With trusted businesses, more openness, creative culture and inspiring sporting successes, China is building a foundation for influence
Theater ticket sales in Korea surpassed 70 billion won in the first half of the year for the first time, driven by the success of big-budget productions based on global intellectual property.
Tropical Storm Bavi has slammed into eastern China and, despite weakening from a typhoon, has brought heavy rain and violent winds after authorities evacuated nearly two million people.
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-Judge Panfilo Lacson expressed hope that the issue of the voting threshold required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte would be settled before the impeachment trial concludes.
Seoul – South Korea asked North Korea on Sunday to help search for and return a missing navy sailor believed to have drifted across the de facto inter-Korean maritime border.
China Life is set to form a US$737 million yuan fund for semiconductor investment, as Beijing calls for longer-term investment
China Life is set to form a US$737 million yuan fund for semiconductor investment, as Beijing calls for longer-term investment
Wildly popular across China, these addictively fiery street food snacks spiced with cumin and chilli are yours for the making
Chinese scientists show how wireless electricity may become reality on the moon, with laser network to beam solar energy into dark craters
Chinese scientists show how wireless electricity may become reality on the moon, with laser network to beam solar energy into dark craters
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South Korean team outlasts China's Bilibili Gaming in a six-and-a-half-hour championship match before a sold-out crowd in Daejeon
MANILA, Philippines — Globe has implemented measures to boost its defense against digital scams to protect its millions of customers.
Fuertes olas chocan contra la costa antes de la llegada del tifón Bavi en Wenling en la provincia oriental china de Zhejiang, el viernes 10 de julio de 2026. (Chinatopix Via AP) CHINA NO
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHow can Hong Kong age well?With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next generation of retirees can meet the challenges of ageing while maintaining health and quality of life. …
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHow can Hong Kong age well?With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next generation of retirees can meet the challenges of ageing while maintaining health and quality of life. …
Unlike earlier brands that relied on management by overseas headquarters, US firms now favour franchising, analyst says