Could the China-Nepal disaster spur a safety rethink for a flagship rail project?
Gyirong in Tibet is the start of a planned train line to Kathmandu and in an area prone to dangerous glacial lake floods
· Xinlu Liang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Could the China-Nepal disaster spur a safety rethink for a flagship rail project?
Gyirong in Tibet is the start of a planned train line to Kathmandu and in an area prone to dangerous glacial lake floods
· Xinlu Liang
Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
In Rasuwa, army rescuers were filmed pulling a man from thick mud at the entrance to a hydropower tunnel and helping others to safety before evacuating survivors by helicopter. The rescue operation is focused on the Upper Trishuli-3A hydropower project, where more than 100 workers and local residents are believed to…
· AfricaNews
Nepal resumes rescue ops after another flood scare
Nepal and China briefly suspended rescue operations for those missing in Wednesday’s flash flood due to the threat of new onrush of water from a lake that formed on the upper reaches of the Bhote Koshi river.
· RT
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Nepal and China briefly suspended rescue operations for those missing in Wednesday’s flash flood due to the threat of new onrush of water from a lake that formed on the upper reaches of the Bhote Koshi river.
· RT
Chinese robot maker Micbot looks to woo Aramco while chasing Hong Kong IPO
AI-powered quadrupeds, designed for extreme conditions and hazardous sites, are undergoing tests in China as Micbot awaits Aramco’s mass-procurement decision
· Frank Chen
Chinese robot maker Micbot looks to woo Aramco while chasing Hong Kong IPO
AI-powered quadrupeds, designed for extreme conditions and hazardous sites, are undergoing tests in China as Micbot awaits Aramco’s mass-procurement decision
· Frank Chen
Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows
Nepal and China have paused rescue efforts for survivors of the devastating flash flood that hit the border region two days ago as a “barrier lake” formed during the disaster began to overflow.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale kill in India-Pakistan clash
Dhaka’s decision to buy the fighters shows that views on Chinese weapons are shifting and the market is opening, military expert says
· Albee Zhang
Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale kill in India-Pakistan clash
Dhaka’s decision to buy the fighters shows that views on Chinese weapons are shifting and the market is opening, military expert says
· Albee Zhang
Gyirong authorities in Tibet held evacuation drills weeks before China-Nepal border disaster | South China Morning Post
Authorities in the Tibet autonomous region said the drill was to ‘enhance emergency teams’ rapid response capabilities while deepening awareness among people in danger zones”.
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Lee unveils 2027 youth budget focused on jobs, housing, asset building
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
Korea's big 4 conglomerates donate W7b following heavy rain damage
Samsung pledges 3 billion won, SK 2 billion won and Hyundai Motor and LG 1 billion won each, while affiliates roll out emergency aid in affected communities.
· Cha Min-jung
China pledges to send urgent emergency aid to Nepal after deadly landslide
Politburo meeting starts with moment of silence for those killed and pledges ‘international rescue cooperation’ with its neighbour
· Cao Jiaxuan
China pledges to send urgent emergency aid to Nepal after deadly landslide
Politburo meeting starts with moment of silence for those killed and pledges ‘international rescue cooperation’ with its neighbour
· Cao Jiaxuan
Posco Holdings secures W1tr line of credit for Argentina lithium push
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· Byun Hye-jin
Race against time to save Nepal hydropower workers trapped in tunnel | South China Morning Post
Around 100 workers at a Chinese-funded hydropower project remain trapped in a tunnel.
Torrential rain in Japan triggers landslides and floods prompting evacuations | South China Morning Post
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Truce in DR Congo offers US mining foothold while Chinese firms dominate output
Washington could secure access to crucial eastern coltan deposits, though analysts say Beijing’s entrenched infrastructure leaves American investors trailing
· Jevans Nyabiage
Truce in DR Congo offers US mining foothold while Chinese firms dominate output
Washington could secure access to crucial eastern coltan deposits, though analysts say Beijing’s entrenched infrastructure leaves American investors trailing
· Jevans Nyabiage
S. Korean response team begins Nepal mission to locate 9 missing Koreans
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
Sanctioning the International Criminal Court: The view from Tokyo
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· Kuni Miyake
Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts
At least 469 people have died, and at least 1,500 people remain missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region after a glacial collapse sent a mountain of mud and rock into a Himalayan river, triggering catastrophic flooding across local towns and valleys, authorities in Kathmandu have said.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Seoul seeks China's support for peace, denuclearization efforts on Korean Peninsula
South Korea has asked China to play a constructive role in supporting Seoul’s push for peaceful coexistence with North Korea and progress toward denuclearization, national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday.
· Choi He-suk
Eala 100 percent sure to play in Asian Games
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· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Japanese rugby officials roll back on proposed restrictions on certain foreign-born players
Top domestic competition Rugby League One will allow certain players with Japanese nationality, but who were born elsewhere, to qualify
· Associated Press
Japan police to roll out body-worn cameras nationwide in 2027 after trials
The National Police Agency has requested US$1 million to deploy 2,000 cameras to verify questioning and gather evidence
· Kyodo
Japan police to roll out body-worn cameras nationwide in 2027 after trials
The National Police Agency has requested US$1 million to deploy 2,000 cameras to verify questioning and gather evidence
· Kyodo
S. Korea vows tailored support for youth employment amid job market challenges
SEJONG, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea vowed to provide comprehensive support for young people, from job searches to career development, the finance ministry said Friday, amid persistent employment challenges facing those in their 20s.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Gov't unveils 2027 budget plan to support youths at different life stages
SEJONG, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday unveiled part of its 2027 budget plan aimed at supporting young people, pledging to allocate 43.3 trillion won (US$31.4 billion) for tailored fiscal support at different stages of their lives.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
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· Kim Hyun-soo
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
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· Kim Hyun-soo
Key developments on North Korea this week
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· Kim Hyun-soo
(LEAD) S. Korea's religious communities offer condolences to Nepal flood victims
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· Shim Sun-ah
Bitcoin rally and Alibaba share purchases: the numbers moving markets
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· Yulu Ao
Bitcoin rally and Alibaba share purchases: the numbers moving markets
Alibaba shares, bitcoin, Hong Kong second-hand home prices and Shein’s IPO plans in spotlight this week
· Yulu Ao
More Chinese regions are raising minimum wages, but will it help boost consumption?
Guangdong, Shanxi and Xinjiang have announced plans to introduce increases of 10 per cent or more in the next few months
· Sherry Wang
Will minimum-wage increases in more Chinese regions help boost consumption?
Guangdong, Shanxi and Xinjiang have announced plans to introduce increases of 10 per cent or more in the next few months
· Sherry Wang
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i targets Korea with EV-like drive, pricing edge
Chinese automaker’s plug-in hybrid blends fuel efficiency with EV refinement
· Byun Hye-jin
Nepal-China border flooding live updates: Death toll rises as lake poses new threat
All security personnel, rescue workers and members of the public deployed in rescue and relief efforts were told to remain on high alert and immediately move to a safe location if necessary.
Japan's number of births rises for first time in 11 years
The increase in marriages for the second consecutive year from 2024 is considered to have contributed to the rise in births in Japan. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Staff Writer
Japanese rugby officials roll back restrictions on some foreign-born players
Japan’s Timothy Lafaele carries the ball during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match at Tokyo Stadium between Japan and South Africa in Tokyo, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
· Stephen Wade
Will Australia be locked out of top scientific research by shunning Chinese universities?
Observers say Canberra is starting to align with Washington on security policy after it cut partnerships with two institutions from China
· Caroline Lin
Will Australia be locked out of top scientific research by shunning Chinese universities?
Observers say Canberra is starting to align with Washington on security policy after it cut partnerships with two institutions from China
· Caroline Lin
China Life’s revenue surges as top insurer ramps up investment in AI, chips and biotech
Company pledges long-term support for tech-innovation after revenue jumps 81 per cent and net profit soars 228 per cent
· Zhu Wenqian
China Life’s revenue surges as top insurer ramps up investment in AI, chips and biotech
Company pledges long-term support for tech-innovation after revenue jumps 81 per cent and net profit soars 228 per cent
· Zhu Wenqian
'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China
The lake has formed in a location upstream from the site of Wednesday's flash flood
· Bbcnews
Dunamu partners with Visa on next-generation financial services
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· Jung Young-seon