Teenaged Chinese striker Wei Xiangxin signs multi-year contract with French club Auxerre
The Under-17 international signs five-year deal with Ligue 1 side after moving from Chinese Super League outfit Meizhou Hakka
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China boosts North Korea partnership with rare praise during high-profile visit
‘Robust vitality’ cited as North Korean premier begins three-day trip in Beijing ahead of event marking defence pact’s 65th anniversary
· Fan Chen
China boosts North Korea partnership with rare praise during high-profile visit
‘Robust vitality’ cited as North Korean premier begins three-day trip in Beijing ahead of event marking defence pact’s 65th anniversary
· Fan Chen
Hong Kong looks beyond Iran war in cultivating China-Mideast business
Cornerstone Robotics, an exhibitor at the Saudi-founded LEAP conference in Hong Kong, is looking at selling its surgical system in the Middle East, as well as Southeast Asia and Europe. (Photo by Lorretta Chen)
· Staff Writer
Seoul backs easing contact rules for pro-Pyongyang group in Japan
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
El tifón Bavi se dirige hacia Taiwán y el este de China
En esta imagen, extraída de un video, se observan olas rompiendo contra las rocas antes del paso del tifón Bavi a lo largo de la costa de Keelung, el jueves 9 de julio de 2026, en el norte de Taiwán. (AP Foto/Taijing Wu)
· The Associated Press
Heat wave alerts elevated across S. Korea
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Heat wave alerts have been raised from simple advisories to more serious warnings with scorching heat expected in most parts of the country starting this weekend, the interior ministry said Friday.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Philippines marks anniversary of South China Sea arbitration ruling
Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro answers questions from reporters as they mark the 10th anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling which invalidated China’s expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea during a conference in Manila, Philippines on Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
· Jim Gomez
Beijing’s evolving carbon road map balances climate targets and energy security
State Council’s new plan prioritises nuclear and renewable growth to balance surging AI power demand, with climate pledges and aims to overhaul industrial sectors
· Frank Chen
Beijing’s evolving carbon road map balances climate targets and energy security
State Council’s new plan prioritises nuclear and renewable growth to balance surging AI power demand, with climate pledges and aims to overhaul industrial sectors
· Frank Chen
10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026
From a Nobel Prize winner to the creator of the first plant ID app, here are some of the scientists and experts who made the move
· SCMP
10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026
From a Nobel Prize winner to the creator of the first plant ID app, here are some of the scientists and experts who made the move
· SCMP
Super Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptied
‘I’ve been here when typhoons passed nearby, but nothing this severe,’ a tourist says
· Reuters
Super Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptied
‘I’ve been here when typhoons passed nearby, but nothing this severe,’ a tourist says
· Reuters
AFL outlines lofty goals in India but Australian rules football has been here before | Martin Pegan
Previous attempts to grow the game overseas have come to naught but this time the AFL is committing to building from the ground up
· Martin Pegan
Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe
The blaze broke out at a factory operated by Huiteng Shoe Company in the city, a major manufacturing hub often described as China's shoe capital. State broadcaster CCTV said firefighters brought the flames under control after about four hours. President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue effort, called for a rapid…
· AfricaNews
‘He keeps getting better’: Kohli returns to sprinkle stardust on England v India ODI series
Now based in London and gaining respite from relentless attention at home, Indian legend still has the form and aura that make him the main attraction
· Ali Martin
What’s the legal basis for Escudero’s 16-vote threshold in impeachment trial?
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· Dwight de Leon
Asian stocks and US futures advance following gains on Wall St
A member of media stands near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Chan Ho Him
Simular sees Korea’s hardware edge in AI agent era
CEO Ang Li says shift from chatbots to 'autonomous computers' could open new opportunity
· Jie Ye-eun
Editor's Choice: War and high fuel costs reshape Asia's vacation plans
People walk past the “Bali” sign at the island's Denpasar International Airport on June 25. Foreign visitor numbers to Indonesia's premier tourist destination have held up this year but there are more Asians and fewer Europeans. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· AKITO TANAKA
U.S. military in S. Korea cites 'important' military interests in Gwangju airport amid relocation plan
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. military stationed in South Korea on Friday said it has "important" military interests in the military airport in the southwestern city of Gwangju that is set to be relocated to make room for a planned semiconductor production cluster under Seoul's recently unveiled mega investmen…
· Kim Hyun-soo
Who cares for Singapore’s carers? Recent deaths highlight urgent need to tackle burnout
The city state crossed the super-aged threshold this year, making carer support even more critical, experts say
· Kolette Lim
Who cares for Singapore’s carers? Recent deaths highlight urgent need to tackle burnout
The city state crossed the super-aged threshold this year, making carer support even more critical, experts say
· Kolette Lim
LG Energy Solution secures government-backed AI grid ESS project
LG Energy Solution said Friday it has been selected as an operator for a government-backed project to develop artificial intelligence-based energy storage systems, with the goal of increasing power grid capacity across South Korea’s southwestern region.
· Ahn Sung-mi
(URGENT) Seoul shares end 2.52 pct higher on chip rally; Korean won up
U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act
· Kim Han-joo
Shoe factory fire in China highlights persisting problems for worker safety
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, firefighters work at the scene of a footwear factory fire in Jiangtou village, Chendai township of Jinjiang city, southeastern China’s Fujian province, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. (Zhou Yi/Xinhua News Agency via AP)
Tankers transit Hormuz despite renewed US-Iran tensions
Vessels transporting liquified natural gas (LNG) have resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, according to ship-tracking data, with authorities in Tokyo reporting that 22 Japan-linked ships have left the Gulf since Tuesday.
· Middleeasteye
Teodoro seeks defense spending of up to 4% of GDP amid China tension
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday called for increasing the Philippines’ defense spending to as much as 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), saying the country needs to build a stronger military to deter external threats as tensions with China persist in the West Philippine…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Chinese youth simplify meals into ‘human food’; trend reflects overwhelmed lifestyles
One person praises food as nutritious and hassle-free, but another says defrosted meals taste awful
· Fran Lu
Chinese youth simplify meals into ‘human food’; trend reflects overwhelmed lifestyles
One person praises food as nutritious and hassle-free, but another says defrosted meals taste awful
· Fran Lu
Pacific leader says China missile test has ‘caused a stir, created tension’
Tonga’s Prime Minister has joined a chorus of regional leaders condemning China’s testing of a nuclear-capable long-range missile in the Pacific this week as his nation weighs whether to join Fiji and Australia in a new military alliance.
· Matthew Knott
Go masters every test, rules Pradera Verde after Pinewoods
MANILA, Philippines — One week he tamed the mountain. The next, he conquered the plains.
· The Manila Times
China’s appeal as portfolio diversifier grows, BlackRock strategist says
‘China can provide exposure to different economic drivers,’ says Li Wei, the asset manager’s global chief investment strategist
· Chelsea Yang
China’s appeal as portfolio diversifier grows, BlackRock strategist says
‘China can provide exposure to different economic drivers,’ says Li Wei, the asset manager’s global chief investment strategist
· Chelsea Yang
S. Korea, Mongolia to hold ministerial-level committee on rare metals
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Mongolia plan to hold a ministerial committee on rare metals later this year as part of expanded bilateral cooperation on the supply chain for critical minerals, Seoul's industry ministry said Friday.
· Kim Boram
Momentum fuels Andaya’s bid for elusive 5150 Bohol title
MANILA, Philippines — Nicole Andaya heads to the Sun Life 5150 Bohol Triathlon blasting off Sunday (July 12) in Panglao with momentum firmly on her side and one clear objective – finally capturing the title that has so far eluded one of the country's rising endurance stars.
· The Manila Times
(LEAD) N. Korea's premier arrives in China for 65th anniv. of friendship treaty: report
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS more info in last 7 paras)
· Woo Jae-yeon
Greater enrichment authority for S. Korea will bolster U.S. SMR industry, strengthen energy security: official
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Granting South Korea greater authority to enrich uranium would serve the shared strategic interests of Seoul and Washington by helping expand the U.S. small modular reactor (SMR) industry and strengthen energy security, a foreign ministry official has said.
· Oh Seok-min
Tacloban school reopens after shooting, but trauma lingers
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· jmantaring0370
N. Korea expands spy agency for operations against 'potential enemies'
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
Korea Eximbank signs $30m financing deal with Mongolian bank
The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Friday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Mongolia's Trade and Development Bank to provide $30 million in on-lending financing aimed at supporting exports of Korean consumer goods.
· Jeon Ji-woo
India ramps up missile sales in Indo-Pacific as China’s assertiveness turns neighbors wary
India will supply its BrahMos and Astra missiles to Indonesia, the country's third such agreement in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring New Delhi's rise as a defense supplier in the region amid growing concerns over China's assertiveness.
· Priyanka Salve
Hong Kong, Macau central to China’s commercial space expansion, GalaxySpace says
The company is pushing for more collaboration between the two cities and Beijing in the commercial space sector
· Ben Jiang
Hong Kong, Macau central to China’s commercial space expansion, GalaxySpace says
The company is pushing for more collaboration between the two cities and Beijing in the commercial space sector
· Ben Jiang
Lee honors Korean doctor revered in Mongolia, vows to build ‘Golden Age’ on his legacy
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Community screenings keep alive a once-suppressed Indian movie
Villagers watch a special screening of the film “Satluj” at a Sikh temple at Tatley village, in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district, India, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill)
· Sheikh Saaliq
Ex-S. Korean ice dancer Hannah Lim switches allegiance to Canada
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Ice dancer Hannah Lim, who represented South Korea at this year's Winter Olympics, has switched allegiance to her native Canada.
· Yoo Jee-ho
IU, Lee Jong-suk confirm split after four years
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their relationship after four years, with both of their agencies confirming the breakup Friday.
· Iza Iglesias
South Korea chip maker SK hynix rides AI boom raising $26.5bn in huge US listing
SK hynix, a supplier of advanced memory chips, has seen profits skyrocket thanks to the global race to build AI datacentres
· Agence France-Presse