Hong Kong stocks decline after Fed raises interest rates and signals more to come
Investors look to Japan’s next rate decision after the Fed points to further tightening this year
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong stocks decline after Fed raises interest rates and signals more to come
Investors look to Japan’s next rate decision after the Fed points to further tightening this year
· Zhang Shidong
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases
Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’
· Kate Lamb
North Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?
Pyongyang is sending its largest-ever delegation to Japan, signalling a calculated bid to test Tokyo and pave the way for US re-engagement
· Park Chan-kyong
North Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?
Pyongyang is sending its largest-ever delegation to Japan, signalling a calculated bid to test Tokyo and pave the way for US re-engagement
· Park Chan-kyong
Illegal imports of weight-loss drugs top 5,000 through Aug.: customs agency
SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Thursday the number of attempted illegal imports of weight-loss medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, surged from a year earlier to exceed 5,000.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Tokyo Game Show sees sharp drop in China exhibitors as ties worsen
A general view of Tokyo Game Show in Chiba on Sept. 17. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· TSUBASA SURUGA
S. Korea expands customs cooperation with Central Asian nations
SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Thursday it has agreed with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to expand cooperation on customs affairs and the protection of intellectual property rights.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Concert proposal in China stirs controversy when woman’s reaction blocks, angers spectators
As clip went viral, discussions about incident garnered over 110 million views, challenging the romanticised perception of public engagements
· Zoey Zhang
Concert proposal in China stirs controversy when woman’s reaction blocks, angers spectators
As clip went viral, discussions about incident garnered over 110 million views, challenging the romanticised perception of public engagements
· Zoey Zhang
The Asian Games are bigger than the Olympics
Athletes from South Korea take photos on their arrival at Chubu international airport in Tokoname, Aichi prefecture, Japan on Sept. 6, 2026, ahead of Asian Games. (Kasumi Fukudome/Kyodo News via AP)
· Stephen Wade
(Asiad) Table tennis player, rower to carry nat'l flag at opening ceremony
Table tennis star Shin Yu-bin and rower Kim Dong-yong will serve as the flag bearers for South Korea at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the national Olympic committee announced Thursday.
· Yonhap
China’s Jingdezhen carries on centuries of porcelain craftsmanship
Chinese porcelain artist Chen Qing paints a vase in Jingdezhen, in eastern China’s Jiangxi province, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
· Maria Teresa Hernandez
India, Pakistan summon each other’s diplomats after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea
This is the first overt military tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they engaged in a four-day conflict last year
· Reuters
India, Pakistan summon each other’s diplomats after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea
This is the first overt military tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they engaged in a four-day conflict last year
· Reuters
McDonald's gets spicy with G-Dragon
Kan Hyeong-woo is a staff reporter at The Korea Herald, South Korea’s leading English-language daily. Based in Seoul, he covers technology, business and industry, with reporting spanning the gaming, construction, mobility, consumer and emerging technology sectors.Through his reporting, Kan examines the business impl…
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on China
Tokyo offers port upgrades to boost maritime security, but analysts say Jakarta is being pragmatic, not taking sides against Beijing
· Laura Zhou
Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on China
Tokyo offers port upgrades to boost maritime security, but analysts say Jakarta is being pragmatic, not taking sides against Beijing
· Laura Zhou
US Embassy to run Korea-US alliance ad on S. Korea's high-speed rail network
The US Embassy in South Korea plans to run an advertisement promoting the South Korea-US alliance on the country's high-speed rail network as part of a campaign marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, officials said Thursday.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) U.S. Embassy runs Korea-U.S. alliance ad on S. Korea's high-speed rail network
(ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead; ADDS details in 5th para, video, additional photo)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
(Asiad) Table tennis player, rower to carry nat'l flag at opening ceremony
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Table tennis star Shin Yu-bin and rower Kim Dong-yong will serve as the flag bearers for South Korea at the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the national Olympic committee announced Thursday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Only ‘idiots’ expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons: Kim Yo-jong
The powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un says ‘familiar silly talk’ about denuclearisation will not change the country’s status
· Agence France-Presse
Only ‘idiots’ expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons: Kim Yo-jong
The powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un says ‘familiar silly talk’ about denuclearisation will not change the country’s status
· Agence France-Presse
Inside India newsletter: The world’s largest real-time payments system will no longer be free for all
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Mumbai.
· Priyanka Salve
BOK pressed to further raise key rate to track Fed's latest hike
The Bank of Korea is likely to come under growing pressure to further raise its benchmark rate after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in over three years to combat rising inflation, watchers said Thursday.
· Yonhap
BOK pressed to further raise key rate to track Fed's latest hike
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea is likely to come under growing pressure to further raise its benchmark rate after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in over three years to combat rising inflation, watchers said Thursday.
· Park Sang-soo
(URGENT) Seoul stocks open higher despite first Fed rate hike in over 3 yrs
Lee calls for renewed spirit of 'Silk Road' to bind East with West at Central Asia Summit
· Kang Jae-eun
No more ‘Mark doing freaky things’ as Nawaqanitawase’s NRL farewell looms
The much loved winger has an ‘unbelievable’ Roosters highlights reel but will soon cross codes again for the next rugby union chapter in Japan
· Jack Snape
Will Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bind
Analysts say a Ukraine trip will be an ‘excellent opportunity’ for Takaichi to show her mettle, despite concerns about chilly Russia ties
· Julian Ryall
Will Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bind
Analysts say a Ukraine trip will be an ‘excellent opportunity’ for Takaichi to show her mettle, despite concerns about chilly Russia ties
· Julian Ryall
With Hanwha’s backing, LGI targets Indonesia’s top five
Profit turnaround gives insurer a platform to expand into industrial, specialty and retail coverage
· Choi Ji-won
Team Korea’s young guns set sights on Asian Games glory
From power-hitting infielder to the youngest member of Team Korea, a new generation is ready for its biggest stage yet
· Park Jun-hee
US issues dire robbery warning for Americans traveling to Southeast Asian country due to crime, border unrest
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· Fox News
Family members pay tribute to Qld woman who died in Indonesia fall
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents
· Ned Hammond
Fujifilm breaks into top 3 digital camera makers, buoyed by female fans
Fujifilm surpassed Nikon on global digital camera shipment volume last year. (Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 17)
Patch after patch exposes flaws in land permit system
· Yi Wonju
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 17)
A test of loyalty: Ruling-party backlash over nominee raises questions about investigative independence
· Yi Wonju
Huawei accused of stealing robot tech to get hands on T-Mobile’s trade secrets
US prosecutors claim Chinese tech giant officials were intent on finding out about technical specifications of the robot, dubbed Tappy
· Mark Magnier
Huawei accused of stealing robot tech to get hands on T-Mobile’s trade secrets
US prosecutors claim Chinese tech giant officials were intent on finding out about technical specifications of the robot, dubbed Tappy
· Mark Magnier
China’s rocket boom turns Hainan into a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?
Factories, supercomputing centres and satellite businesses are springing up in the province as officials push to build a fully fledged aerospace ecosystem
· Wency Chen
China’s rocket boom turns Hainan into a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?
Factories, supercomputing centres and satellite businesses are springing up in the province as officials push to build a fully fledged aerospace ecosystem
· Wency Chen
U.S. Embassy to run Korea-U.S. alliance ad on S. Korea's high-speed rail network
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Embassy in South Korea plans to run an advertisement promoting the South Korea-U.S. alliance on the country's high-speed rail network as part of a campaign marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, officials said Thursday.
· Oh Seok-min
Yale freshmen are more critical of Israel than China, alarming poll finds
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· Anthony Blair
Why women in China are still at risk of abduction and forced marriage
The latest incident has exposed many failings in local authorities’ work in a country where a mindset of favouring sons over daughters still exists
· Phoebe Zhang
Why women in China are still at risk of abduction and forced marriage
The latest incident has exposed many failings in local authorities’ work in a country where a mindset of favouring sons over daughters still exists
· Phoebe Zhang
1 in 4 listed Chinese companies post losses as AI, rest of economy diverge
Chinese chipmaker CXMT benefited from an AI tailwind to swing to a net profit in the first half of the year. © AP
· Staff Writer
World in pictures, September 17, 2026
A child touches the feet of an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad, India.Credit:Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo
· Danie Sprague
Bain-backed group raises offer for Japan's Kakaku.com, challenging EQT
EQT has already started its tender offer for Kakaku.com (Photo by Ryuta Minamihata)
· Staff Writer
Behind China's 'fearmongering' claim is a fundamental fear about AI
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have both downplayed concerns about AI. (Reuters: Brendan Smialowski)
· Allyson Horn