Can we govern AI in a fragmented world before it’s too late?
While the US, EU and China offer different approaches, all recognise that AI is too powerful and pervasive to be treated as ordinary tech
· Shouqing Zhu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
· Ann Cao
China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovation
Revised rules sharpen penalties and expand rights, underscoring Beijing’s strategy to build resilience across semiconductor and AI ecosystem
· Ann Cao
Futures Rise As Oil Plunge Helps Yields Ease From Nosebleed Highs; All Eyes On Yentervention
Futures are higher with both tech and small caps outperforming as Trump points to a deal/advanded discussions with Iran (which Iran is naturally denying), which is helping push energy prices and bond yields lower as the USD depreciates. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.5% while Nasdaq futures rise 0.4% led by M…
· Tyler Durden
Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?
American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
· Carol Yang
Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?
American tech giants are trying to tap into lawmakers concerns about China to secure favourable outcomes, some analysts have warned
· Carol Yang
FM Cho highlights new U.S. ambassador's role in resolving bilateral issues
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday he expects new U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Michelle Steel to play a key role in helping resolve pending issues between South Korea and the United States, citing her "direct" access to Washington.
· Chae Yun-hwan
What the market is saying about the U.S. intervention to prop up the yen
U.S. support for Japanese efforts to bolster the country's struggling currency has offered a sharp bounce for the yen in recent sessions, strengthening some 5% before paring gains on Monday.
· Joseph Wilkins
China's rare earth restrictions hit US missile magnet production
U.S. rare earths refiners race to expand amid growing conflicts as Pentagon pushes to break China’s stranglehold on production of elusive metals critical in enabling potent features in advanced weapon systems. (AP Video and Production: Rodrique Ngowi)
· Didi Tang
Japan may have spent $32bn in Friday's yen intervention
Around 6 p.m. on July 31 in Japan, the yen surged to the 158 range against the dollar from about 160 earlier. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
· Staff Writer
Thailand hits back at ‘inaccuracies’ in UN expert’s Cambodia findings
Bangkok says no efforts were made to verify the claims of UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews with Thai authorities
· Aidan Jones
Thailand hits back at ‘inaccuracies’ in UN expert’s Cambodia findings
Bangkok says no efforts were made to verify the claims of UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews with Thai authorities
· Aidan Jones
China’s DeepSeek beefs up agentic AI with ‘harness’ tests as V4 model jolts Silicon Valley
Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
· Xinmei Shen
China’s DeepSeek tests AI ‘harness’ as cheap V4 model jolts Silicon Valley
Hangzhou-based firm is recruiting developers to test software that turns language models into autonomous agents, escalating price war with US rivals
· Xinmei Shen
WATCH: Malacañang slams Pulong Duterte
Malacañang on Monday questioned the loyalty of Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte to the country after he slammed Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro's statement on local officials. Duterte accused Teodoro of "demonizing China" after the defense chief said government officials who side with Beijing o…
· The Manila Times
Alibaba shares rally after unveiling its 'most powerful' AI model as U.S.-China competition heats up
Alibaba unveiled its latest and "most powerful" AI model Qwen3.8-Max on Monday as Chinese companies race to close the AI gap with the U.S.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Tourism price wars threaten to dim a rare bright spot in China's consumer spending
China's domestic tourism market is weakening faster than expected, clouding one of the few bright spots in the country's sluggish consumer economy.
· Matthew Tan, Evelyn Cheng
The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?
Washington steps in to save Tokyo’s weakened currency in first joint yen-buying action for almost 30 years, causing its value to surge
· Sylvia Ma
The US has helped pull Japan’s yen out of a 40-year low. Why?
Washington steps in to save Tokyo’s weakened currency in first joint yen-buying action for almost 30 years, causing its value to surge
· Sylvia Ma
Police round up suspects over businessman’s murder in Hong Kong bar fight | South China Morning Post
The case triggered a crackdown on triad-related activities in western Kowloon, resulting in 90 arrests.
Japan's Nissan sees profit for latest quarter but warns of Middle East and China woes
Sign carrying the corporate logo stands outside a Nissan dealership Monday, July 27, 2026, in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)
· Yuri Kageyama
Are commercial sea drones a new headache for PLA in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait?
A crewless vessel’s footage of a Chinese warship operating near the Philippines highlights their potential intelligence-gathering role
· Gabriel Dominguez
Are commercial sea drones new headache for PLA in South China Sea and Taiwan?
A crewless vessel’s footage of a Chinese warship operating near the Philippines highlights their potential intelligence-gathering role
· Gabriel Dominguez
China gaokao wins: sister skips 2 grades to study with brother, rejects ‘prodigy’ label
Both siblings emphasise that learning efficiency matters far more than the number of exercises completed
· Fran Lu
China gaokao wins: sister skips 2 grades to study with brother, rejects ‘prodigy’ label
Both siblings emphasise that learning efficiency matters far more than the number of exercises completed
· Fran Lu
Smoke from warehouse fire darkens sky in eastern Chinese city of Qingdao | South China Morning Post
The warehouse in Shandong province belongs to the logistical company XMXYG Superchain.
SCMP Plus exclusive: meet ex-PLA colonel Zhou Bo in person
The retired senior colonel and Tsinghua University senior fellow will feature in an exclusive in-person event for SCMP Plus subscribers in Hong Kong
· SCMP
(LEAD) Record heat wave continues to grapple S. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in paras 3-6)
· Chae Yun-hwan
Wallabies melt in Japan, where the weather is officially ‘cruelly hot’
Osaka: The Wallabies are adjusting their training routines after arriving in Japan as the country suffers through the third week of an oppressive heatwave, which got so extreme last week it was officially recorded as “cruelly hot” for the first time in the nation’s history.
· Iain Payten
Highest-level heat wave warning issued for Greater Seoul area
Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi Province came under the capital region’s first Heat Wave Emergency Warning on Monday, as record-breaking heat in southeastern South Korea spread westward.
· Lim Jae-seong
Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C
A record heatwave is gripping the Korean peninsula, sending temperatures soaring across South Korea and North Korea as authorities expand emergency measures and residents seek relief in cooling shelters, beaches and water parks.
· REUTERS
Streetcar that survived atomic bomb now used for tours in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA – A tour offering views of Hiroshima’s reconstruction following the U.S. atomic bombing 81 years ago aboard a streetcar that survived the blast started Sunday.
· No Author
Kookmin Univ. to launch AI doctoral research program for Palestinian students
Kookmin University said Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence doctoral fellowship program for Palestinian students in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
· Lee Seung-ku
Japan's Takaichi visits quake-hit Kumamoto
A person rides a bicycle past damaged buildings in Hikawa, southern Japan, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, following a July 28 earthquake. (Taichi Nagahisa/Kyodo News via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Korea tax overhaul rewards resident homeowners, targets multiple properties
Package also raises foreign-worker flat tax to 21% and introduces production credits for strategic industries
· Choi Ji-won
The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station | Christian Wolmar
Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are high
· Christianwolmar
BOK to buy domestically produced gold for 1st time in 13 years
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Monday it plans to purchase domestically produced gold for the first time in 13 years through over-the-counter transactions.
· Kim Boram
Gist of 2026 tax code revisions
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the key features of the tax code revisions unveiled by the finance ministry on Monday, which aim to lay the groundwork for a major economic leap forward under the vision the government calls the "Irreplaceable Republic of Korea." The Republic of Korea is the official name …
· Kang Yoon-seung
Tax code revision to trim breaks for high-end homes, boost domestic production
SEJONG, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday unveiled a new set of tax code revisions centered on reducing tax benefits for owners of high-value homes, while extending support to businesses engaged in the domestic production of critical supply chain items.
· Kang Yoon-seung
China acknowledges ‘temperature gap’ between tech boom and traditional slump
As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
· Frank Chen
AI boom, factory gloom: China tech soars while traditional industries feel chill
As a rapid shift towards cutting-edge tech threatens to leave ordinary citizens behind, a leading journal acknowledges the stark divide and calls to protect livelihoods
· Frank Chen
Multinational giants defy China’s sluggish retail market with strong 2026 sales
The likes of Adidas and L’Oreal are thriving in the evolving market, showcasing strong growth driven by changing consumer demands
· Zhu Wenqian
How global brands are beating China’s sluggish retail market
The likes of Adidas and L’Oreal are thriving in the evolving market, showcasing strong growth driven by changing consumer demands
· Zhu Wenqian
Top US admiral says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Samuel Paparo, gestures during a press conference at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio, northern Philippines, Aug. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
Army suspends 1st Corps commander after US drone mishandling
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
Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' order
Two store employees were killed after a blast tore through the earthquake-hit Aeon Mall in Kumamoto
· Bbcnews
DP lawmakers seek to extend nationality choice deadline for dual or multiple citizens
Lawmakers are seeking to give Koreans with dual or multiple citizenship two more years to choose a single nationality, citing a tight grace period and potential difficulties overseas Koreans might face in navigating Korea's legal and administrative procedures.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Yen hits three-month high after Trump helps prop up currency
US and Japanese governments confirm they carried out a rare joint intervention late last week
· Graemewearden
Japanese airlines report record sales but high fuel prices shrink profits
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are the country's two largest commercial passenger airlines, operating extensive domestic and international networks, with Haneda Airport in Tokyo a major hub. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
· Staff Writer
Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges
· Ed Walton for MetDesk