Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan
Finance chief says bilateral trade surged in first five months of 2026 following deepening of ties over recent years
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Defense minister faces impeachment threat over military service allegations
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
Lotte Mart opens 16th store in Vietnam
SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Mart, one of South Korea's leading supermarket chains, has opened its 16th store in Vietnam as it accelerates its expansion in Southeast Asia, its operator said Sunday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Southwest monsoon still affecting Luzon, Visayas; LPA forms outside PAR
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· Acor Arceo
Death toll from Typhoon Inday, enhanced monsoon rises to 18; over 123,000 families affected — OCD
MANILA, Philippines —The combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat and Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) have affected more than 123,000 families nationwide, while the reported death toll has risen to 18, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Sunday.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Tokyo becomes as hot, humid as cities in Southeast Asia
Temperature and humidity in Tokyo have risen to levels matching Southeast Asian cities. Incidents of heatstroke in workers poses challenges not only for outside work but also for jobs inside buildings. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
· Staff Writer
Back in Manila: Alex Eala returns home after historic Wimbledon run
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala returned home after a historic Wimbledon run where she became the first Philippine singles player to make the London grass major round of 16.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
In China’s electronics hub, a memory chip crisis is hitting consumers hard
Computer vendors in Shenzhen are raising their prices, as the AI boom drives a fivefold jump in the cost of key memory products
· Iris Deng
In China’s electronics hub, a memory chip crisis is hitting consumers hard
Computer vendors in Shenzhen are raising their prices, as the AI boom drives a fivefold jump in the cost of key memory products
· Iris Deng
Today in Korean history
1919 -- The Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea establishes the National Red Cross in Shanghai. Korea's Red Cross, originally established in 1905 by a decree of King Gojong, had been merged into the Red Cross of Japan by the Japanese colonial regime. Korea's government in exile revived the relief agency …
· Choi Kyong-ae
‘Palli palli minister’: Andhra Pradesh state bets on 3S to win Korean investment
Andhra Pradesh offers unique advantages as a gateway to India with its 3S model of speed, stability and service, as South Korean companies shift beyond China, says the state's minister for information technology, electronics and communications, real-time governance, and human resources development.
· Sanjay Kumar
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China | South China Morning Post
Thousands of flights and train trips were cancelled and more than 2.4 million people evacuated ahead of powerful storm’s arrival.
Nations reaffirm ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea
In this image made from video provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, a Chinese coast guard ship uses water cannon on a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 as it approaches Second Thomas Shoal, locally called Ayungin shoal, at the disputed South China Sea on March 23, 2024. (Armed Forces of the Philipp…
· Jim Gomez
SK hynix dollar inflow expected to bolster South Korea's FX market
SK hynix Inc. is expected to inject a large amount of US dollars into South Korea's foreign exchange market after raising about 40 trillion won ($26.5 billion) through an American depositary receipt offering on Nasdaq, industry sources said Sunday.
· Yonhap
1st 'grave' heat wave warnings issued for Gyeongsan, Pohang
South Korea on Sunday issued its first "grave heat wave" warnings for the southeastern cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang under a new highest-level alert system introduced last month to warn of extreme heat.
· Yonhap
Japan and others mark 10 years since South China sea arbitration
Japan, the United States, the Philippines and 11 other countries have released a joint statement marking the 10th anniversary of an international tribunal’s dismissal of China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea.
· No Author
Typhoon Bavi weakens as it moves across eastern China
Huge waves crash on the coastline ahead of Typhoon Bavi in Wenling in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, Friday, July 10, 2026. (Chinatopix Via AP) CHINA OUT
NMC: 2016 Hague ruling belongs to all Filipinos, not political parties
MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) on Sunday said the landmark 2016 arbitral ruling on the West Philippine Sea belongs to every Filipino, not to any administration or political party.
· Dexter Cabalza
SK hynix dollar inflow expected to bolster South Korea's FX market
SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. is expected to inject a large amount of U.S. dollars into South Korea's foreign exchange market after raising about 40 trillion won (US$26.5 billion) through an American depositary receipt (ADR) offering on Nasdaq, industry sources said Sunday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?
Analysts say the Torifune fly-by highlights Tokyo’s growing role in global space safety efforts and its ‘goodwill science’ policy
· Julian Ryall
Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?
Analysts say the Torifune fly-by highlights Tokyo’s growing role in global space safety efforts and its ‘goodwill science’ policy
· Julian Ryall
Cyberattacks against S. Korean military top 18,000 last year: report
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
Arca, 7 others share lead at Ozamiz chess festival
OZAMIZ CITY, Philippines - Mindanao's top gun International Master Christian Gian Carlo Arca toppled local bet Rodney Opada on Sunday morning to remain perfect with 4.0 points along with seven other players in the ongoing Gov. Henry S. Oaminal Rapid Open Chess Championships at the Ozamiz City Gymnasium here.
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· Zach Hope
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system introduced this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.
· Agence France-Presse
Pasona's Awaji Island bet: Longer lives and deeper pockets
Yoga lessons are offered at Pasona's new accommodation on Awaji Island, which, according to Japanese legend, is the very first island created by the gods. (Photos by Yo Inoue)
· Staff Writer
West PH Sea: Navy marks arbitral ruling anniv with water salute in Subic
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Sunday (July 12) honored the 10th anniversary of the country’s landmark 2016 arbitral victory in the West Philippine Sea with a simultaneous water salute at the Subic Bay Freeport.
· INQUIRER.net
Thousands of flights cancelled as Typhoon Bavi hits eastern China bringing heavy rains
More than 2.4 million people have been evacuated after the second typhoon to hit the country within a week hit the coast on Saturday night
· William Zheng
Thousands of flights cancelled as Typhoon Bavi hits eastern China bringing heavy rains
More than 2.4 million people have been evacuated after the second typhoon to hit the country within a week hit the coast on Saturday night
· William Zheng
Farm experiences in disaster-hit Japanese area attracting children
ISHINOMAKI, MIYAGI PREF. – Agricultural and fishery experience programs in a northeastern Japan district ravaged by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011 have been attracting a young audience.
· No Author
WPS: 14 countries reaffirm ruling vs Beijing’s South China Sea claims
MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen countries, including the Philippines, reaffirmed on Sunday that there is no legal basis for China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea.
· Zacarian Sarao
South Korean ticket touts to face the music when new penalties come into play
From August 28, authorities can impose fines of up to 50 times the resale price of a ticket, a sharp rise from the current US$6,600 maximum
· Judy Xue
South Korean ticket touts to face the music when new penalties come into play
From August 28, authorities can impose fines of up to 50 times the resale price of a ticket, a sharp rise from the current US$6,600 maximum
· Judy Xue
1st 'grave' heat wave warnings issued for Gyeongsan, Pohang
SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Sunday issued its first "grave heat wave" warnings for the southeastern cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang under a new highest-level alert system introduced last month to warn of extreme heat.
· Park Boram
PH, 13 countries urge Beijing: Abide by 2016 South China Sea Arbitral award
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· Bea Cupin
Taiwan military gains 5,000 volunteers, but ‘real problem’ is retention
Higher pay drives surprise surge despite demographic decline and questions about combat readiness, but keeping them may be another matter
· Lawrence Chung
Taiwan military gains 5,000 volunteers, but ‘real problem’ is retention
Higher pay drives surprise surge despite demographic decline and questions about combat readiness, but keeping them may be another matter
· Lawrence Chung
New system trims ‘unhealthy’ nutrients from foods: What you need to know
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· emanatlao0359
China ballistic missile test pushes case for Pacific security pact
Topic:Federal Government
· Holly Tregenza
Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them
Tokyo is banking on a massive visitor boom to do what its factories and financiers increasingly cannot: carry the economy forward
· Julian Ryall
Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them
Tokyo is banking on a massive visitor boom to do what its factories and financiers increasingly cannot: carry the economy forward
· Julian Ryall
PH now ‘convergence hub’ for upholding int’l law – DND chief
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has emerged as a global convergence hub for upholding international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos), following the historic July 12, 2016 Arbitral Award, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said …
· Priam Nepomuceno
Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite to have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works
MANILA, Philippines — Some places in Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Cavite will have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.
· Ed Paolo Salting
Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1
SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- Eco-friendly vehicles accounted for half of new car registrations in South Korea in the first half of this year, driven by a sharp increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, an auto market tracker said Sunday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Typhoon makes landfall in China as millions of people take shelter
Sun 12 Jul 2026 at 11:30am
EU isn’t just selling aircraft to China. It’s helping strengthen a competitor
China Eastern’s multibillion-dollar Airbus orders, after EU delays on certifying Chinese planes, show not inconsistency but leverage towards a long-term goal
· Tang Meng Kit
EU isn’t just selling aircraft to China. It’s helping strengthen a competitor
China Eastern’s multibillion-dollar Airbus orders, after EU delays on certifying Chinese planes, show not inconsistency but leverage towards a long-term goal
· Tang Meng Kit
Chinese court holds 3 liable after man dies following all-night drinking, mahjong session
Court holds trio accountable for leaving intoxicated man at staircase instead of ensuring he safely enters his home
· Fran Lu
Chinese court holds 3 liable after man dies following all-night drinking, mahjong session
Court holds trio accountable for leaving intoxicated man at staircase instead of ensuring he safely enters his home
· Fran Lu
China’s developers eagerly line up to offer commercial-property Reits amid recovery signs
Exchanges receive 19 listing applications after enthusiastic investor reception for first four such trusts
· Daniel Ren