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BEIJING — A deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday resulted in "heavy human losses", President Xi Jinping said, as dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze.
Beijing’s new 2030 retail road map targets price parity and social experiences to combat ‘trading down’ as retail growth hits weakest pace since pandemic
Beijing’s new 2030 retail road map targets price parity and social experiences to combat ‘trading down’ as retail growth hits weakest pace since pandemic
As AI models become interchangeable commodities, the contest is down to service prices – which are driven by electricity output and cost
As AI models become interchangeable commodities, the contest is down to service prices – which are driven by electricity output and cost
Futures are higher (although off session highs), and oil erased overnight gains as the market moved past the latest Middle-East flare up which saw the US military strike 90 Iranian targets for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf. And like during previous escalations, this t…
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday maintained that its decisions are not affected by actions of other government offices amid the plunder case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over his undeclared campaign donations.
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China must overhaul innovation ecosystem or risk a power decline that could even shift cross-strait leverage, academic warns
China must overhaul innovation ecosystem or risk a power decline that could even shift cross-strait leverage, academic warns
As the 32-year ban lifts, customers and their canines can once again dine together at licensed eateries.
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 …
Protests alleging fraud in South Korea's June 3 local elections have continued for more than a month with no sign of ending, as demonstrators maintain a blockade of the Olympic Handball Stadium in Jamsil, central Seoul, one of the election's vote-counting centers.
Pupils at the educational facility endured months of abuse by the 31-year-old, who had no childcare or teaching qualifications
Pupils at the educational facility endured months of abuse by the 31-year-old, who had no childcare or teaching qualifications
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Mongolia on Thursday reached an agreement in principle on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), laying the foundation for broader economic cooperation, including expanded trade and investment, Seoul's industry ministry said.
Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March
Daily AI token consumption has surged more than 1,000-fold in just over two years and exceeded 140 trillion tokens a day in March
Five days after T20 World Cup final misery tickets are selling fast for India clash in a rare fixture at the home of cricket
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FILE -An aerial view of new cars awaiting export to oversea markets is seen at a port in Shanghai, March 10, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP, File)
Tokopedia’s deeper integration into ByteDance’s ecosystem could shift more operations outside Indonesia, analysts say
Tokopedia’s deeper integration into ByteDance’s ecosystem could shift more operations outside Indonesia, analysts say
South Korea and Mongolia have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in energy transition and renewable energy development in the East Asian country, the energy ministry said Thursday.
Soldier says he ‘would make the same choice’ after incident during parachute refresher training
Soldier says he ‘would make the same choice’ after incident during parachute refresher training
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SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Mongolia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in energy transition and renewable energy development in the East Asian country, the energy ministry said Thursday.
Australia and India have signed an agreement to export Australian uranium to India for use in the nuclear energy industry.
MANILA, Philippines — Fans got their first look at Kathryn Bernardo's Madame Tussauds Hong Kong wax figure on Thursday during its official unveiling at the Glorietta Activity Center.
China has accused Anthropic’s AI coding tool Claude Code of containing “security backdoor vulnerabilities” capable of transmitting sensitive user information without consent, warning the mechanism poses a “serious security risk.”
China has accused Anthropic’s AI coding tool Claude Code of containing “security backdoor vulnerabilities” capable of transmitting sensitive user information without consent, warning the mechanism poses a “serious security risk.”
The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals
The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals
Pak Thae-song’s trip comes less than a month after President Xi Jinping made his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years
Pak Thae-song’s trip comes less than a month after President Xi Jinping made his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a long-range ballistic missile bursts out of the sea during a test launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday, July 6, 2026. (Li Xiangchao/Xinhua via AP)
A view of the port of Keelung, Taiwan, in April: The island economy's exports are booming. © Reuters
Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to hit mainland China after it moves past Taiwan.
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 …
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor's D99 multipurpose vehicle was on display at an auto show in Hong Kong in June. Experts caution about a "complex and volatile" external environment amid China's vehicle export boom. (Photo by Cissy Zhou)
MANILA, Philippines – Determined to erase the sting of a disappointing finish in Baguio despite nursing a pesky hand injury, Yvon Bisera delivered a commanding response, overpowering the field with a seven-shot victory over Chihiro Ikeda in the ICTSI Pradera Verde Championship at the Arayat course in Lubao, Pampanga…
Without a regulator, Indonesia’s child online safety rules require digital platforms to assess and remove underage accounts themselves
Without a regulator, Indonesia’s child online safety rules require digital platforms to assess and remove underage accounts themselves
Changes to the Nikkei 225 stock index, effective Oct. 1, follow a consultation and will be reflected in this autumn's review.
MANILA, Philippines – Lloyd Go weathered everything Pradera Verde could throw at him on Thursday – relentless wind, bursts of rain and shifting momentum – to emerge with the slimmest of leads and set up what promises to be one of the most gripping championship finishes on the Philippine Golf Tour.
MANILA, Philippines — A lightning-fast race is expected to unfold when the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon celebrates its milestone 10th edition on Sunday (July 12) in Panglao, Bohol, where a predominantly flat course is tipped to produce blistering times while still demanding tactical discipline, endurance and resilience a…
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will remain in charge of the men's soccer team through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup but is expected to step down afterward even if the team wins the title, according to a report by Japanese daily Nikkan Sports.