Chinese couple lose US$15 million pig farm in false fraud arrest, raising justice questions
Upon release, the couple faced over 30 million yuan (US$4.4 million) in debt, yet they received a mere 410,000 yuan in state compensation
· Zoey Zhang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00'The Odyssey' draws over 290,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops box office
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" attracted more than 290,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to reign atop the local box office, data showed Thursday.
· Lee Minji
I-dle’s Miyeon to release single in Japan, group hits 400m views with ‘Nxde’ video
Miyeon of I-dle is poised to release solo single “Run Away” in Japan on Monday, the group's agency Cube Entertainment said Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
‘Artificial earthquake’ conspiracy theory sweeps Japan after Kumamoto disaster
Experts call the concept ‘unrealistic’, citing technological impossibility and high costs, as misinformation swirls online
· Kyodo
‘Artificial earthquake’ conspiracy theory sweeps Japan after Kumamoto disaster
Experts call the concept ‘unrealistic’, citing technological impossibility and high costs, as misinformation swirls online
· Kyodo
Samsung to launch 3 Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in S. Korea on Fri.
Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will launch its new Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup in South Korea later this week, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
· Yonhap
Apple's App Store generated 38 tln won in revenue in S. Korea in 2025: report
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Apple's App Store generated over 38 trillion won (US$26.8 billion) in revenue last year in South Korea, more than doubling from five years earlier, an industry report showed Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
NTU vice-president Kuan Jimmy Hsia leaves Singapore for new Chinese university
AAAS fellow who held senior roles at University of Illinois and Carnegie Mellon brings decades of cross-disciplinary leadership
· Shi Huang
NTU vice-president Kuan Jimmy Hsia leaves Singapore for new Chinese university
AAAS fellow who held senior roles at University of Illinois and Carnegie Mellon brings decades of cross-disciplinary leadership
· Shi Huang
Samsung to launch 3 Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in S. Korea on Fri.
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will launch its new Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup in South Korea later this week, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
· Kim Han-joo
Vice veterans minister to visit U.S. for int'l forum on veterans policies, exchanges
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Vice Veterans Minister Kang Yun-jin will visit the United States this week to attend a South Korea-hosted international forum on veterans policies and exchanges, including honoring the 1950-53 Korean War veterans, the ministry said Thursday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus again in June on strong chip exports
South Korea's current account surplus continued its all-time high record-breaking streak in June, driven by strong exports of semiconductors, central bank data showed Thursday.
· Yonhap
China's Power Demand Hits Records As Heatwave Grips Key Regions
By Irina Slav of OilPrice.com
· Tyler Durden
(URGENT) Seoul shares start sharply lower on tech losses amid Hormuz hopes
(2nd LD) New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace
· Kim Boram
Takaichi pledges to uphold ‘three non-nuclear principles’ on Hiroshima anniversary
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to uphold Japan’s long-held non-nuclear principles in a speech marking a ceremony Thursday paying tribute to those killed and injured 81 years after the city was devastated by a U.S. atomic bomb.
· Kenji Yoshida
China’s moves to fuel growth driven by consumption are strategic
Government subsidies for consumer goods can only go so far. Beijing’s first five-year plan to lift household consumption is part of an essential pivot
· SCMP Editorial
China’s moves to fuel growth driven by consumption are strategic
Government subsidies for consumer goods can only go so far. Beijing’s first five-year plan to lift household consumption is part of an essential pivot
· SCMP Editorial
China’s retaliation against US shows depth of its trade war strategy, analysts say
Beijing’s latest export controls and sanctions against American companies show its ‘countermeasures framework and toolkit have come of age’
· Nayan Seth
China’s retaliation against US shows depth of its trade war strategy, analysts say
Beijing’s latest export controls and sanctions against American companies show its ‘countermeasures framework and toolkit have come of age’
· Nayan Seth
4 carmakers to recall over 512,000 vehicles due to faulty parts
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Corp., Stellantis and Honda will voluntarily recall more than 512,000 vehicles in South Korea to fix defective components, the transport ministry said Thursday.
· Kim Eun-jung
How SAIC’s recharged venture with GM plans to catch up with top EV makers in China
Renewed partnership aims to roll out 30 EVs by 2030, pairing China’s supply chain muscle with GM’s global reach and loyal base
· Themis Qi
How recharged SAIC and GM tie-up plans to catch up with top EV makers in China
Renewed partnership aims to roll out 30 EVs by 2030, pairing China’s supply chain muscle with GM’s global reach and loyal base
· Themis Qi
S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus again in June on strong chip exports
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's current account surplus continued its all-time high record-breaking streak in June, driven by strong exports of semiconductors, central bank data showed Thursday.
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus again in June: BOK
(2nd LD) New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace
· Kim Boram
[Graphic News] S. Korea’s fruit exports hit record high in H1: customs agency
South Korea’s fruit exports reached a record high in the first half of 2026, customs data showed, driven by global demand for premium products and improved shipping.
· Nam Kyung-don
Tit-For-Tat: China Hits Back At US With Tighter Drone Export Controls
Sino-US relations are showing renewed signs of deterioration ahead of President Xi Jinping's expected visit to the US in late September. Beijing is retaliating against a series of recent U.S. trade restrictions.
· Tyler Durden
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 6)
Korea's AI ambitions face talent exodusA World Bank report shows South Korea is losing elite AI researchers even as it pours massive public and private investment into becoming a global AI power
· Kim Han-joo
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 6)
Silence cannot be solutionLee must clarify stance on constitutional revision for power extension
· Kim Han-joo
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 6)
Wrong prescriptionGovernment's tax overhaul punishes owners of high-priced single homes
· Kim Han-joo
China’s Palantir? Private tech firms surge into defence AI, aiming to match US giants
Some mainland companies’ tech proficiency may be closing gaps with American counterparts, but challenges remain, analysts say
· Amber Wang
China’s Palantir? Private tech firms surge into defence AI, aiming to match US giants
Some mainland companies’ tech proficiency may be closing gaps with American counterparts, but challenges remain, analysts say
· Amber Wang
Japan Looks To Palantir For Battlefield AI
Japan is preparing to introduce AI into the command-and-control systems of its Self-Defense Forces as part of a wider military modernization effort aimed at improving operational speed and interoperability with the United States, according to Nikkei.
· Tyler Durden
China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handouts
To arrest its falling birth rate, China must ensure women do not have to choose between motherhood and the lives they have built
· Lijia Zhang
China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handouts
To arrest its falling birth rate, China must ensure women do not have to choose between motherhood and the lives they have built
· Lijia Zhang
Pentagon drafting nuclear strategy for potential war with Russia and China – NBC
The Pentagon is developing a nuclear strategy that would give the US president a wider range of nuclear options in a potential conflict with Russia or China, NBC reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plans.
· RT
Japan to air new TV drama episodes in Thailand in overseas content push
Hit TBS drama "Vivant" is one of five titles having new episodes broadcast in Thailand within days of airing in Japan. (Source photos by Nikkei and TBS)
· HATSUKI SATO
Pese a recelo de EEUU, Argentina renueva intercambio de monedas con China
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina anunció el miércoles la renovación del acuerdo bilateral con China de intercambio de monedas por otros cinco años por un monto equivalente a los 19.000 millones de dólares.
· The Associated Press
[Todd G. Buchholz] Taiwan needs new deterrence
As the US-Iran war threatens to ignite a worldwide energy crisis, another hotspot may come to a boil: Taiwan. During a recent visit to Taipei, I didn’t need to read Mandarin to spot the lead news story every day: Another step in China’s campaign to intimidate the island.
· Korea Herald
Japan PM quells opponents of food tax cut by citing election pledge
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, center, with Internal Affairs Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, left, and Transport Minister Yasushi Kaneko at the prime minister's office on Aug. 5. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
Pulong Duterte claps back at Tarriela over China remarks
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Wednesday hit back at Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela, saying his remarks urging the public not to “demonize China” were misinterpreted and insisting that disputes between countries should be handled through diplomacy.
· James Daniel Danio
Analysis: Xi Jinping shows signs of worry ahead of Beidaihe meeting
Xi Jinping and Cai Qi. Cai was recently seen in the seaside resort of Beidaihe, suggesting that preparations are underway in Hebei province for a conclave between Chinese Communist Party leaders and elders. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Kyodo)
· KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official says
Brasilia cannot guarantee debut will happen this year, but wants it repeated to give companies a yuan benchmark to aim for
· Igor Patrick
Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official says
Brasilia cannot guarantee debut will happen this year, but wants it repeated to give companies a yuan benchmark to aim for
· Igor Patrick
China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
Taiwan, AI and supply chains headline House and Senate proposals as lawmakers broaden efforts to counter Beijing on multiple fronts
· Han Li
China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
Taiwan, AI and supply chains headline House and Senate proposals as lawmakers broaden efforts to counter Beijing on multiple fronts
· Han Li
Japan's Mizuno makes a play for India market with cricket gear
Mizuno will begin with a focus on equipment for cricket, which is hugely popular in India. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Japan is buying yen in forex interventions. Where does it go?
Japan has stepped into the currency market multiple times this year to support the yen. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
· Staff Writer
Japan stock rally tempered by volatile South Korea market
Both the Japan's Nikkei Stock Average and South Korea's KOSPI gained sharply on Aug. 5. (Source photos by Nikkei and AP)
· Staff Writer
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