N. Korea says it test-fired new air defense missile system
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Thursday it test-fired a newly design...
· Woo Jae-yeon
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Japan logistics startups expand cold food networks in Malaysia, Vietnam
Distributors target higher margins with farm-to-table chains, demand forecasts
· Staff Writer
Fast-growing India is the next North America for Japan's Marubeni: CEO
Omoto says trading house needs 10-fold expansion to capture consumer, industrial demand
· Staff Writer
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 5)
U.S. voters have checked U.S. President Donald Trump's dominance. In Tuesday's U...
· Kang Jae-eun
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Nov. 5)
South Korea, which globally popularized the martial art form of taekwondo, is wa...
· Kang Jae-eun
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Nov. 5)
The revelation that the personal information of President Lee Jae Myung and his ...
· Kang Jae-eun
China, US defence officials agree to improve ‘communication’ to reduce risks
US and Chinese defence officials met in Washington for the first meeting of a Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group established under an agreement announced in September when leaders of the two nations met. The two sides agreed on the importance of “advancing practical communication measures” to reduce …
· Seong Hyeon Choi
A Chinese medicine’s popularity drove up donkey prices in Africa
The demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years, driven mainly by demand from China. Lauren Johnston is a specialist on China trade with Africa. She has spent several years looking into the donkey trade, and has just published a book, China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys. She answers q…
· Lauren Johnston
Japanese consumers build appetite for Australian 'red-tipped' bananas
Ecoganic bananas, identified by their tips dipped in red wax, have begun regular export shipments to Japan after months of trials and market testing.
· Sophie Johnson
U.S. Steel grows to 40% of Nippon Steel profit as prices surge
American gains fueled by tariffs, data centers outpace Japan weakness, for now
· Staff Writer
‘He was destined for this award’: China Miéville wins Goldsmiths prize for 1,200-page novel
The Rouse, which took its author two decades to complete, was praised by judges as ‘exuberant, overflowing’China Miéville has won the £10,000 Goldsmiths prize for The Rouse, a 1,264-page epic that is part paranormal thriller, part historical saga moving through decades of British imperial and cold war history.The wi…
· Emma Loffhagen
McDonald's wages war on KFC in Japan as consumers crave chicken
New sandwiches hit inflation-weary market after years in development
· Staff Writer
Japan's Koito looks to keep lighting way with smart automotive lamps
Company sees devices that project signals on roads as next frontier
· Staff Writer
Analysis: How a secret feud ignited Xi Jinping's governance drive
A warning was issued to Jiang Zemin in 2014, now disarray builds in the PLA
· Staff Writer
Who won in China? In the US midterms, Susan Collins and the local firefighters
Republican Senator Susan Collins won in China on Tuesday. So did the volunteer firefighters. Voters in several small American communities with China in their names cast ballots in Tuesday’s US midterm elections. Their local contests had little to do with Beijing and a great deal to do with fire engines, budgets and …
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Japanese defense chief challenges nuclear taboo
Japan must review its policy on nuclear weapons as Tokyo prepares to revise its security strategy, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
(News Focus) Democratic control of Congress could complicate S. Korea's nuclear submarines, Trump-Kim summit prospects: experts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- Democratic control of the U.S. Congress could mak...
· Chang Dong-woo
Japan lender leads $600m credit line to help Malaysia's Petronas cut CO2
JBIC builds ties with vital nation for Japanese energy supply
· Staff Writer
Toyota supplier buys Nissan-linked peer amid China competition
Parts manufacturers go beyond their own supply chain networks to streamline
· Staff Writer
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Japan wants US tech companies to share undisclosed software flaws as risks mount
Tokyo readies emergency cybersecurity package to stem spate of attacks
· Staff Writer
Asean chief leads call for regional cooperation on 'ethical, safe AI'
FUZHOU, China — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn led the call for regional cooperation on 'responsible governance and ethics, a safety network, and harnessing infrastructure' amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) at a media forum here on Wednesday.
· Lynette Ordoñez-Luna
How Democratic sweep could slow AI growth in US – and help China’s ambitions
The Democratic Party’s sweeping midterm election victory and takeover of both houses of Congress could slow down the pace of artificial intelligence development in the US, with implications for both the global AI trade and the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing, analysts said. The assessment comes as …
· Vincent Chow
Diaz takes center stage in Lions' Korean Series win with big hits, error
SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Lions star Lewin Diaz dominated h...
· Yoo Jee-ho
Lions manager breathes sigh of relief after exhausting win in Korean Series
SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- After his team eked out a narrow win Wedn...
· Yoo Jee-ho
(LEAD) Lions defeat Wiz in extra innings to even up Korean Series
SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions edged out the KT Wiz 3-...
· Yoo Jee-ho
Starting pitchers engage in memorable duel in Korean Series
SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- One is a wily veteran with an unorthodox ...
· Yoo Jee-ho
Lions defeat Wiz in extra innings to even up Korean Series
SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions edged out the KT Wiz 3-...
· Yoo Jee-ho
Talks underway for Trump-Xi-Putin meeting, China says
A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said that Beijing was in communication "with relevant parties" over a potential trilateral meeting.
· Marie Thirion
Bad to worse? Europe’s relief over US midterms tempered by prospect of Trump backlash
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here After almost two years in which the transatlantic alliance verged on collapse, a Democratic landslide in the US midterm elections was welcomed in Europe on Wednesday, even if few believed it would be a panacea for ailing ties. The Democratic Party swept both chambers of the US Co…
· Finbarr Bermingham
What is the one big thing that could stop Xi, Putin and Trump meeting at Apec?
With just a fortnight until the Apec summit in Shenzhen, preparations are reportedly under way for the first meeting between the leaders of China, Russia and the United States. If the talks go ahead, they could bolster Beijing’s diplomatic standing, although the different priorities of each power were likely to limi…
· Fan Chen
China expands overseas mining stakes, tightening grip on critical minerals
Beijing is building a system of agencies and state-backed vehicles to own more of the metals it depends on, while keeping its edge in processing skills.
· Anniek Bao
Stranded cruise ship Odyssey leaves Cambodia with no passengers
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A US cruise ship that forced all its passengers to disembark in Cambodia after suspending its operations last week has departed the Southeast Asian nation with only crew aboard, Cambodian officials said Wednesday.
· Associated Press
Don’t just see Mbappe and Sanrio episodes as Chinese nationalism run amok
In response to the recent Chinese backlash against French footballer Kylian Mbappe and the Japanese company Sanrio, owner of the popular Hello Kitty character, over perceived national slights, Western commentary tends to have a comfortable, uniform narrative, framing the incidents as another wave of gung-ho Chinese …
· Dong Lei
Japan's trading house chiefs warn of uncertainty after US midterms
But some see business opportunity in the country even under divided government
· SHOTARO TANI
Japan's trading house chiefs warn of uncertainty after US midterms
But some see business opportunity in the country even under divided government
· SHOTARO TANI
US midterm takeaways: Trump’s blame game, Elon’s space lasers and the rest of the world
Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, dealing a heavy blow to President Donald Trump as voters vented frustration over rising costs and the Iran war. With Democrats set to take over Congress in January, they will have the power …
· Dewey Sim
‘The race is on’: Swiss bankers nod to Hong Kong’s prowess as wealth hub
Swiss private banking executives have acknowledged Hong Kong’s growing prominence as a global cross-border wealth-management hub, as geopolitical tensions prompt wealthy clients to diversify not only their investments but also where their assets are held. “The race is on,” said Giorgio Pradelli, CEO of Swiss private…
· Yulu Ao
Abandoned by parents after cancer diagnosis, Chinese woman dies after solo battle
A Chinese influencer who became known for bravely battling bone cancer after her parents abandoned her following her diagnosis has died, prompting widespread mourning online. On October 27, the account of anti-cancer influencer Miracle Xia Xia posted an obituary announcing that she had died in a Shanghai hospital. T…
· Fran Lu
Guangdong pins consumption revival hopes on tourism, health, care for children and elderly
Guangdong, China’s most populous province, has unveiled a wide-ranging plan to revive consumer spending – one of the country’s biggest economic challenges – with schemes to encourage household purchases, attract overseas visitors and roll out AI-powered products. The plan, issued by the provincial development and re…
· He Huifeng
China warns Philippines to be cautious over South China Sea
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the Philippines to act with caution in South China Sea disputes during a call with Theresa Lazaro.
· Associated Press
Singapore Airlines says 46,000 booking records affected by Amadeus breach
Singapore Airlines joins Cathay Pacific Airways, Japan Airlines, South Korea's Asiana Airlines, and others that have reported customer data was compromised in the Amadeus breach
· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Asian stocks face volatility as Democratic blue wave sweeps US
Japanese tech stocks tumble, South Korea reverses course
· Staff Writer
At China’s annual import fair, EU firms test Beijing’s promise to open up its markets
European firms are heading to this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China’s biggest annual import fair, in search of new trade opportunities, with many treating the event as a test of Beijing’s promise to open up its market as frictions persist between Beijing and Brussels and the EU’s defi…
· Xiaofei Xu
North Korea launches missiles toward the sea as Pyongyang protests against US claims on Binance hack
North Korea launched multiple missiles after denying FBI claims that Pyongyang orchestrated a $6 billion cryptocurrency heist at Binance.
· Associated Press
S. Korea has an award for beautiful restrooms. And this one just won the Presidential Award.
If you've ever been impressed by the restrooms at Incheon International Airport, you're not alone. One of them just won the Presidential Award at South Korea's 28th Beautiful Restroom Awards. The winning restroom, located near Gate 225 in Terminal 2's duty-free area, stands out for its floor-to-ceiling windows offer…
· Tammy Park
Banks, brokerages face record W374.6b penalties over Hong Kong ELS
South Korea's financial regulator on Wednesday imposed a record 374.6 billion won ($280 million) in penalties on seven banks and six securities firms for misselling Hong Kong-linked investment products, sharply reducing the fines from earlier proposals after considering investor compensation and legal factors. The F…
· Choi Ji-won