Nvidia ships first H200 chips to China, expects no data-centre computing revenue
AI chipmaker upbeat on global demand, saying it expects revenue to grow by about 70 per cent in 2028 financial year
· Howard Liu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Bears and pest control: how Japan is spending its departure tax windfall
Critics say the funds are being channelled into projects with limited direct benefit to travellers and question how the money is being spent
· Julian Ryall
Bears and pest control: how Japan is spending its departure tax windfall
Critics say the funds are being channelled into projects with limited direct benefit to travellers and question how the money is being spent
· Julian Ryall
S. Korea seeks to accelerate green transition in shipping under new blueprint
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will support the transition of 889 private and public vessels to eco-friendly models by 2035 as part of its ongoing effort to curb carbon emissions and strengthen the competitiveness of related industries, the government said Thursday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
S. Korea to spend 2.3 tln won through 2030 on full-stack humanoid development
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to spend 2.3 trillion won (US$1.66 billion) through 2030 to support the domestic development of full-stack humanoid robots amid intensifying global competition driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
· Kang Yoon-seung
HD Construction Equipment fined 73.5 mln won for employee data leak
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined machinery company HD Construction Equipment 73.5 million won (US$53,200) over a personal information leak that affected over 9,000 workers.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Nepal floods: Children as young as 11 among Australian tour group missing after flash flooding
Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trekking tour near border with China have died after devastating flooding
· Nino Bucci
China industrial profit growth in July slumps to 7-month low of 11.2%
China's industrial profits growth in July slowed to its weakest pace this year, expanding 11.2% from a year earlier, according to National Bureau of Statistics data on Thursday.
· Anniek Bao
At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause in the warming Himal…
· Yonhap
SM Entertainment forms China joint venture with Tencent Music
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment has announced a joint venture with Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) as it seeks to expand its presence in Chinese-speaking markets.
· Shim Sun-ah
Full text of BOK statement on monetary policy decision in Aug.
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a statement by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on its monetary policy decision Thursday, where the central bank raised the key rate by 25 basis points to 3 percent at its rate-setting meeting in Seoul.
· Kim Boram
Gucci leather jacket worn by BTS’ Jin sells out in less than a day
Jin of BTS has shown his star power again: The black leather jacket he sported in the latest Gucci campaign sold out across Europe in less than 24 hours, despite the hefty $9,900 price tag. In the US and Korea, the stock is running low, available in only two sizes out of nine.
· Hwang You-mee
(LEAD) BOK lifts S. Korea's growth outlook to 3.3 pct for 2026 on strong chip exports
(ATTN: ADDS more info from 4th para)
· Kim Boram
Taiwan man wins lawsuit but gets jailed for using robot vacuum to record wife’s affair
Court rules that marital obligations do not override individual’s right to privacy, sentencing husband to five months in prison
· Zoey Zhang
Taiwan man wins lawsuit but gets jailed for using robot vacuum to record wife’s affair
Court rules that marital obligations do not override individual’s right to privacy, sentencing husband to five months in prison
· Zoey Zhang
Bank of Korea hikes rates again as core inflation hovers near three-year highs
South Korea's central bank on Thursday raised rates for a second straight time in its bid to cool rising prices, after core inflation reading hit the highest level last month since December 2023.
· Lim Hui Jie
China launches world’s first 100kW bamboo-built floating solar farm off Shandong coast
The experimental platform is part of a broader push to replace steel and plastic components with more environmentally friendly materials
· Victoria Bela
China launches world’s first 100kW bamboo-built floating solar farm off Shandong coast
The experimental platform is part of a broader push to replace steel and plastic components with more environmentally friendly materials
· Victoria Bela
BOK lifts S. Korea's growth outlook to 3.3 pct for 2026 on strong chip exports
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday raised its economic growth forecast for South Korea to 3.3 percent for this year, citing strong semiconductor exports driven by steady demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) BOK revises up S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook to 3.3 pct
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· Kim Boram
BOK raises key rate for 2nd consecutive session to 3 pct
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) raised the benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point for the second straight meeting Thursday to curb mounting inflationary pressure.
· Kim Boram
Finance minister vows to expand trade network, review possible CPTPP membership
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance ministry vowed to make efforts to bolster the country's multilateral trade network, noting the government will begin gathering public opinion on possible membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
· Kang Yoon-seung
US accuses China of hacking NASA, Fed and critical infrastructure
The US has accused Chinese hackers it described as “state-backed” of breaking into NASA, the Federal Reserve and other sensitive government networks, just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump.
· RT
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The US has accused Chinese hackers it described as “state-backed” of breaking into NASA, the Federal Reserve, and other sensitive government networks, just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump.
· RT
Japan Holds Off On New Oil Reserve Release Despite September Import Drop
Authored by Irina Slav via OilPrice.com,
· Tyler Durden
South Korea hands police more power even as dead bodies expose the lies
Fabricated calls and erased files kept two deaths hidden. Now, a force prone to cover-ups is inheriting unchecked authority
· Park Chan-kyong
South Korea hands police more power even as dead bodies expose the lies
Fabricated calls and erased files kept two deaths hidden. Now, a force prone to cover-ups is inheriting unchecked authority
· Park Chan-kyong
Death toll mounts, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood
RESCUED. A survivor is transported to a safer place in heavy machinery following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 26, 2026.
· Herbie G
LPGA Tour announces plans for an event in Hong Kong beginning next year
Miyu Yamashita, of Japan, hits her second shot on the 15th hole during the final round at the LPGA Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
After lengthy struggle, veteran swimmer An Se-hyeon falls back in love with her sport
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- For the past eight or so years, South Korean swimmer An Se-hyeon kept falling in and out of love with her sport.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Consortium that won Northern Metropolis plot shows way forward
The joint venture comprising mainland heavyweights and a Hong Kong developer indicates that a diversified model could be the way to go for the mega-project
· SCMP Editorial
China’s robotics IPO wave gains steam as 2 more firms eye Hong Kong listings
The two start-ups plan to launch IPOs as early as next year, as Hong Kong becomes a key launch pad for China’s rapidly scaling robotics industry
· Zoe SL Chan
China’s robotics IPO wave gains steam as 2 more firms eye Hong Kong listings
The two start-ups plan to launch IPOs as early as next year, as Hong Kong becomes a key launch pad for China’s rapidly scaling robotics industry
· Zoe SL Chan
Dozens of Australians missing in Nepal-China floods
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(2nd LD) State Dept. reaffirms U.S. commitment to 'complete' denuclearization of N. Korea
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with State Dept. comment in paras 2, 4)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 27)
Conservatives must rebuild beyond their loyal baseKorea's conservative opposition faces urgent pressure to reform, broaden its appeal and regain public trust.
· Kim Han-joo
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 27)
$12.3 million in Korean taxpayers' money wasted on Stanford Center KoreaStanford Center at Incheon Global Campus to wind down this year, after receiving 17 billion won
· Kim Han-joo
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 27)
Historical populismNorth Jeolla's plan to pay descendants of Donghak participants sets troubling precedent
· Kim Han-joo
Is ‘resource curse’ to blame in regions hit harder by Xi’s anti-corruption campaign?
China’s past CCDI annual plenums stress intensifying efforts to combat corruption where ‘power, funds and resources are concentrated’
· William Zheng
Is ‘resource curse’ to blame in regions hit harder by Xi’s anti-corruption campaign?
China’s past CCDI annual plenums stress intensifying efforts to combat corruption where ‘power, funds and resources are concentrated’
· William Zheng
US seizes Chinese hacking platforms targeting Nasa, Fed and Senate
Justice Department says QTFY targeted US critical infrastructure on behalf of China’s security ministry and military
· Mark Magnier
US seizes Chinese hacking platforms targeting Nasa, Fed and Senate
Justice Department says QTFY targeted US critical infrastructure on behalf of China’s security ministry and military
· Mark Magnier
Japan to add 400 beds to defense force hospitals for emergencies
Expanded medical facilities and supply stocks are part of Japan's ongoing defense buildup. (Taken from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's social media post)
· Staff Writer
As the US and China compete over AI, Asean must secure strategic autonomy
Asean’s choice is not between technological dominance and isolation but between dependence and agency
· AbdulWahed Jalal Nori
As the US and China compete over AI, Asean must secure strategic autonomy
Asean’s choice is not between technological dominance and isolation but between dependence and agency
· AbdulWahed Jalal Nori
Iran praises China for rejecting US threats
Iran has praised China for rejecting US threats to impose sanctions on countries that continue to trade with the Islamic Republic, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf saying on Wednesday that Tehran’s strategic partnership with Beijing “needs no one’s permission.”
· RT
Iran praises China for rejecting US threats
Iran has praised China for rejecting US threats to impose sanctions on countries that continue to trade with the Islamic Republic, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf saying on Wednesday that Tehran’s strategic partnership with Beijing “needs no one’s permission.”
· RT
Chinese Hackers Broke Into NASA, Federal Reserve, DOJ & Senate: FBI Announces
The United States Department of Justice has on Wednesday announced US authorities thwarted a major state-sponsored hack which saw a temporary intrusion into NASA, the Federal Reserve, Senate, the DOJ, Department of Energy, and the Department of Health and Human services, along with four unnamed companies in the US a…
· Tyler Durden
Card firms' H1 net rises over 5 pct on rise in commission income
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Credit card companies in South Korea saw their combined net profit advance by more than 5 percent in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier, due to a rise in commission income, data showed Thursday.
· Park Sang-soo
Insurance firms' H1 net jumps 13 pct on rise in investment returns
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Insurance companies in South Korea posted 13 percent growth in their net profit in the first six months of the year from a year earlier on the back of increased investment returns, data showed Thursday.
· Park Sang-soo