Japan finance minister calls for investment from Australia
Japanese Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama delivers a video address at the Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney on Aug. 26. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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Korea tightens checks on Chinese cabbage, kimchi as formaldehyde reports raise concerns over China imports
· Lee Sun-young
Trump 2.0 and the unraveling global order
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· Georgia Pollard, Earl A Carr Jr
‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours
The seaman was the last of six navy special forces personnel to be rescued after they missed their landing site and ended up in the sea
· The Star
‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours
The seaman was the last of six navy special forces personnel to be rescued after they missed their landing site and ended up in the sea
· The Star
Korea's biggest games shift from Western fantasy to Korean roots
Rise of Korean fantasy comes as developers move beyond PC and mobile toward story-driven console titles
· Lee Yoon-seo
SK Biopharm buys license for epilepsy drug candidate from U.S. firm
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., a pharmaceutical affiliate of South Korea's SK Group, said in a regulatory filing Wednesday it has inked a "licensing-in" agreement worth around 1.9 trillion won (US$795 million) for an epilepsy drug candidate with a U.S. company.
· Kang Jae-eun
Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standards
As next-gen EV tech accelerates, the global standard agency’s nod could allow Beijing to export its domestic testing benchmarks worldwide
· Mandy Zuo
Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standards
As next-gen EV tech accelerates, the global standard agency’s nod could allow Beijing to export its domestic testing benchmarks worldwide
· Mandy Zuo
Fair trade watchdog fines matchmaking firm for exaggerating membership figures
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Wednesday imposed a fine and issued a corrective order against Duo Information Co., a major matchmaking firm, for exaggerating the number of its members with professional occupations and degrees from prestigious universities.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Births up 15.6 pct in June, extend gains for 24th month
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 15.6 percent in June from a year earlier, marking the 24th consecutive month of on-year growth, government data showed Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
S. Korea's births rise 6.7 pct to 254,300 in 2025
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 6.7 percent on-year to 254,300 in 2025, data showed Wednesday, while the country's fertility rate edged up to 0.8, signaling a possible turning point in the prolonged demographic decline of Asia's No. 4 economy.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Chinese worker develops severe muscle breakdown after manager punishes her with 200 squats
After finishing the punishment, Yang was left unable to stand properly and struggled to walk
· Fran Lu
Chinese worker develops severe muscle breakdown after manager punishes her with 200 squats
After finishing the punishment, Yang was left unable to stand properly and struggled to walk
· Fran Lu
US preparing for Freedom Edge joint exercise with S. Korea, Japan: US Pacific Command
The United States is preparing to conduct a trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan, the US Pacific Command said Wednesday, suggesting that the drills are on track despite the recent scaling back of a Seoul-Washington combined exercise at US President Donald Trump's directive.
· Yonhap
Japan to keep gas pump prices at around ¥170
The government will continue measures to keep retail prices of regular gasoline at around ¥170 per liter amid ongoing instability in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday.
· No Author
Touken Ranbu game fans help save quake-hit Kumamoto brewery
YAMATO, KUMAMOTO PREF. – Fans of the popular Japanese video game Touken Ranbu have helped save a centuries-old sake brewery in Kumamoto Prefecture after a major earthquake in the prefecture late last month prompted order and reservation cancellations.
· No Author
Huawei licenses key Wi-Fi tech to HP ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
China's Huawei is licensing key Wi-Fi technology to American PC maker HP. (Source photos by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
North Korea sharpens anti-Japan rhetoric as Russia ties grow
Pyongyang slams Tokyo’s record defence budget and war shrine visits, framing regional tension as a Cold War-style clash
· Julian Ryall
North Korea sharpens anti-Japan rhetoric as Russia ties grow
Pyongyang slams Tokyo’s record defence budget and war shrine visits, framing regional tension as a Cold War-style clash
· Julian Ryall
Japan expands Fukushima soil recycling project to Sendai, Saitama
The government has already reused the soil at 12 sites in Tokyo since July last year, including the prime minister’s office
· Kyodo
Japan expands Fukushima soil recycling project to Sendai, Saitama
The government has already reused the soil at 12 sites in Tokyo since July last year, including the prime minister’s office
· Kyodo
Typhoon Narra: record flood waters submerge homes and force mass evacuations in China
Heavy rain expected in parts of Vietnam and southern China, as another storm system, Typhoon Saudel, heads for Japan and Taiwan
· Reuters
Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on Taiwan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent comments about Taiwan have raised questions about whether Malaysia is still committed to its traditional policy of non-alignment and not picking sides between China and the United States.
· Imran Shamsunahar
Chinese man questioned over alleged murder in Gyeongsan
GYEONGSAN, South Korea, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they were questioning a Chinese man in his 30s on suspicion of murdering a female graduate student, also from China, who was found dead in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Trump pick Darline Graham wins election despite struggling over Taiwan question
The political newcomer wins Republican Senate nomination after failing to answer questions about South China Sea issues
· Han Li
Trump pick Darline Graham wins election despite struggling over Taiwan question
The political newcomer wins Republican Senate nomination after failing to answer questions about South China Sea issues
· Han Li
United adds new Japan destinations from California in biggest global expansion yet
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· Katie Jerkovich
U.S. preparing for Freedom Edge joint exercise with S. Korea, Japan: U.S. Pacific Command
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The United States is preparing to conduct a trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan, the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) said Wednesday, suggesting that the drills are on track despite the recent scaling back of a Seoul-Washington combined exercise at U.S. President Donald Tru…
· Kim Seung-yeon
El nuevo apretón económico de Trump contra Irán enfrenta un gran desafío: China
El presidente de EEUU, Donald Trump, a la izquierda, y el presidente chino Xi Jinping llegan a una cena de Estado en el Gran Salón del Pueblo el 14 de mayo de 2026, en Beijing. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Didi Tang
Story about southern Chinese migration heads to cinemas abroad
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, viewers take selfie in front of an advertisement for the Chinese film “Dear You” during its premiere in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Aug. 5, 2026. (Agung Kuncahya B./Xinhua via AP)
· Huizhong Wu
China rushes to develop Moderna-style cancer vaccines amid market frenzy
Chinese biotech firms are already working on more than 100 cancer vaccines. Now, many are seeing their shares surge amid Moderna’s breakthrough
· Julie Zhang
China rushes to develop Moderna-style cancer vaccines amid market frenzy
Chinese biotech firms are already working on more than 100 cancer vaccines. Now, many are seeing their shares surge amid Moderna’s breakthrough
· Julie Zhang
Could Apec’s rules help close the growing AI gap between rich and poor?
A recent event in southern China heard the bloc’s flexible structure could help in developing a fairer regulatory system
· Alyssa Chen
Could Apec’s rules help close the growing AI gap between rich and poor?
A recent event in southern China heard the bloc’s flexible structure could help in developing a fairer regulatory system
· Alyssa Chen
In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy
Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families
· Lillian Yang, Amy Hawkins, Yu Chen Li
Mainland Chinese firms share risks to deliver Northern Metropolis success: analysts
Analysts stress that future tenders will require greater flexibility and longer bidding windows to encourage more competition
· Edith Lin
Several Russian military aircraft briefly enter S. Korea's air defense zone: JCS
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Several Russian military aircraft briefly entered South Korea's air defense identification zone (KADIZ) above its eastern waters before exiting, prompting the Korean military to dispatch fighter jets in response, officials said Wednesday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
President Donald Trump's move last week to scale back annual military drills with South Korea came as Seoul finalizes hundreds of billions of dollars in investment commitments to Washington.
· Lisa Kim
Trump's trade truce with China faces test with Iran effort
President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Didi Tang
What is really behind Japan’s planned cabinet shake-up?
With voters anxious over inflation, swapping cabinet faces offers a convenient distraction from economic pain
· Maria Siow
What is really behind Japan’s planned cabinet shake-up?
With voters anxious over inflation, swapping cabinet faces offers a convenient distraction from economic pain
· Maria Siow
N. Korea's Kim presides over party meeting, with no mention of Trump's overture
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for "extraordinary responsibility and high prudence" in carrying out major state projects during a key party meeting, state media reported Wednesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Biz sentiment rises to near 4-year high in August: BOK
South Korea's business sentiment rose to a nearly four-year high in August, driven by solid confidence in manufacturing and an improved outlook in the service sector during the summer vacation season, a central bank survey showed Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Trump reiterates remarks on S. Korea-US exercise cuts, 'very good' ties with N. Korea's Kim
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his earlier remarks about a directive to scale back South Korea-US military exercises and his "very good" relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as he seeks to reengage with Kim this year.
· Yonhap
As China’s humanoid robots make strides, practical use is the next frontier
Recent competitions in Beijing and Hong Kong have showcased how far these machines have come. Now, it’s time to pivot to the strategy for their deployment
· SCMP Editorial
As China’s humanoid robots make strides, practical use is the next frontier
Recent competitions in Beijing and Hong Kong have showcased how far these machines have come. Now, it’s time to pivot to the strategy for their deployment
· SCMP Editorial
Asia's rising wealth to propel finance industry past US: report
Deloitte says China to lead in scale and innovation as regional economy expands
· JADA NAGUMO
Hong Kong’s property, financial markets face test under cross-border anti-corruption law
For decades, Hong Kong has drawn affluent Chinese wanting to build up their wealth through stock listings or asset acquisitions
· Zhang Shidong
Hong Kong’s property, financial markets face test under cross-border anti-corruption law
For decades, Hong Kong has drawn affluent Chinese wanting to build up their wealth through stock listings or asset acquisitions
· Zhang Shidong