China youth player attacks opponent after losing table tennis trial match
Provincial body bans Cao Yanhao from all competition for one year after the 14-year-old punches teammate following a selection trial loss
· Stephy Zhang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Can the US fend off China’s subsea drones? Its coastguard looks for answers
As China expands its fleet, the US Coast Guard is scrambling for tech to plug a gap in the nation’s maritime defences
· Gabriel Dominguez
Can the US fend off China’s subsea drones? Its coastguard looks for answers
As China expands its fleet, the US Coast Guard is scrambling for tech to plug a gap in the nation’s maritime defences
· Gabriel Dominguez
Senate adopts resolution marking 70 years of PH-Japan relations
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution recognizing the enduring friendship between the Philippines and Japan and commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations of the two nations.
· Catherine S. Valente
Financial authorities eye cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs in individual portfolios
South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.
· Yonhap
Financial authorities eye cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs in individual portfolios
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Philippine defence chief warns Chinese teaching exchanges pose grey-zone threat
The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy
· Alyssa Chen
Philippine defence chief warns Chinese teaching exchanges pose grey-zone threat
The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy
· Alyssa Chen
What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?
Leading Chinese robot makers have ambitious overseas expansion plans, but Washington’s ban may force them to recalibrate
· Wency Chen
What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?
Leading Chinese robot makers have ambitious overseas expansion plans, but Washington’s ban may force them to recalibrate
· Wency Chen
Futures Rise Despite Oil Spike And Ongoing Korean Collapse, Ahead Of Fed, Meta And Microsoft
US equity futures are higher, overlooking both tech-led declines in Asia which saw the Kospi crash as much as 13% and trigger a second consecutive 20 minute market-wide halt, and the 5% jump in oil prices which has pushed Brent over $88. As of 7:30am ET, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts are each up 0.2%, reversing s…
· Tyler Durden
Teodoro says ‘not viable’ to be pro-China candidate in 2028 polls
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. maintained that it would not be viable for a candidate in the 2028 elections to show support for China.
· INQUIRER.net
Chinese satellite imagery analysis challenges US-Iran war claims
Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings
· Victoria Bela
Chinese satellite imagery analysis challenges US-Iran war claims
Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings
· Victoria Bela
Bill Gates planning to visit S. Korea next month: industry sources
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Kumamoto Castle wall collapses as Japan struck by 7.1-magnitude quake | South China Morning Post
The city’s historic castle has repeatedly suffered earthquake damage.
Birkin Bag Maker Plunges Most Since 2010 As Soft China Demand Weighs On Leather Sales
Hermès shares in Paris suffered their steepest intraday decline in nearly 16 years after second-quarter leather goods sales missed estimates among analysts tracked by Bloomberg, reigniting concerns over the luxury group's large exposure to the Chinese market.
· Tyler Durden
Korea plans Coachella-style giant K-pop festival to bring in 200,000 global fans
‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels
· The Korea Times
Korea plans Coachella-style giant K-pop festival to bring in 200,000 global fans
‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels
· The Korea Times
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13
Residents in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture woke on Wednesday to collapsed buildings and debris
· Bbcnews
Bill Gates planning to visit S. Korea next month: industry sources
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Nat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car
A South Korean national team trap shooter bound for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has been under police investigation for allegedly keeping an excessive amount of live ammunition in his car, sources said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
The CXMT shock: how China’s viable alternatives punch Nvidia, Micron, SK Hynix shares
Advances in chips, chipmaking equipment and AI models disrupt stocks by threatening the edges of existing leaders, investors say
· Zhang Shidong
CXMT shock: China’s alternatives punch Micron, SK Hynix shares
Advances in chips, chipmaking equipment and AI models disrupt stocks by threatening the edges of existing leaders, investors say
· Zhang Shidong
China’s drone-farming boom eyes emerging markets as agriculture automation spreads
Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia
· Mandy Zuo
China’s ageing farmers deploy drones as agriculture-automation trend spreads
Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia
· Mandy Zuo
Nike was once China's sneaker king. Here's why its sales have fallen 30%
By all accounts, Nike's business in China should be firing on all cylinders.
· Gabrielle Fonrouge
Watch : Overview of damage after deadly 7 1 magnitude earthquake in Japan
Aerial views from Nippon TV on July 29, 2026 show the aftermath of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture. The earthquake that occurred on July 28 knocked out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region. The quake’s epicenter was about 20 kilometers (12 miles) …
· The Manila Times
(LEAD) No S. Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry
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· Kang Yoon-seung
Nat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean national team trap shooter bound for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has been under police investigation for allegedly keeping an excessive amount of live ammunition in his car, sources said Wednesday.
· Kim Boram
China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan in final tests with drone catapult
CCTV computer-generated footage shows how the 40,000-tonne Sichuan uses electromagnetic catapult to launch GJ-21 drones
· Albee Zhang
China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan in final tests with drone catapult
CCTV computer-generated footage shows how the 40,000-tonne Sichuan uses electromagnetic catapult to launch GJ-21 drones
· Albee Zhang
Debt honoured: China repays family who lent entire 850-kg grain supply to wartime army in 1947
Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities
· Zoey Zhang
Debt honoured: China repays family for wartime grain loan eight decades later
Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities
· Zoey Zhang
Why has the China-US profit gap widened on the Fortune Global 500?
Despite posting strong revenues, China’s multinationals logged average profits of US$4.5 billion in 2025, just 40 per cent of US counterparts’ figure
· Zhu Wenqian
Why has the China-US profit gap widened on the Fortune Global 500?
Despite posting strong revenues, China’s multinationals logged average profits of US$4.5 billion in 2025, just 40 per cent of US counterparts’ figure
· Zhu Wenqian
[DECODED] When the ‘common threat’ is in our midst
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· Paolo Cootauco
Kumamoto mall explosion raises concern over Japan's disaster response hubs
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake that hit Japan's Kumamoto prefecture triggered an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto. The shopping complex had been designated as an evacuation site for local residents in case of a natural disaster. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
· Staff Writer
China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority
The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report
· Ralph Jennings
China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority
The modest rise still lags regional averages and comes as firms try to retain staff amid aggressive recruitment, according to a new report
· Ralph Jennings
What’s behind the recent spike of Covid-19 cases in China? | South China Morning Post
Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’.
‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
Rescuers pulling people from the wreckage in southern Japan in a haunting repeat of disaster that struck 10 years ago
· Gavin Blair
Asean Cup has Southeast Asia teams ramping up early 2030 World Cup preparations
SEOUL, South Korea — Preparations for the next men's World Cup have already begun for teams in Southeast Asia, just weeks after Spain clinched the 2026 title.
· Associated Press
UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites
The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday after a 10-day session that added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan's ancient Asuka-Fujiwara capitals and France's Normandy D-Day landing beaches.
· Yonhap
‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology
Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally
· Dulue Mbachu
‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology
Youth survey of 16 countries finds an overwhelming preference for the Asian power, with 95 per cent calling Beijing an ally
· Dulue Mbachu
UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday after a 10-day session that added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan's ancient Asuka-Fujiwara capitals and France's Normandy D-Day landing beaches.
· Shim Sun-ah
Japanese horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa makes his first samurai film
“The Samurai and the Prisoner” is turning out to be the most popular film to date from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director known as “the master of horror.” (July 29)
· Yuri Kageyama
Four Seoul bars make Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest again Korea's best
Four Seoul bars earned places on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest ranked No. 2 and named the Best Bar in Korea.
· Hong Yoo
Seoul draws 8.3M of Korea's record 10.7M foreign visitors in H1
Overseas card spending tops 10 trillion won for first time
· Park Ga-young