Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing
Dual listing on Bursa Malaysia and HKEX comes as Hong Kong officials further expand financial ties beyond mainland China
· Judy Xue
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing
Dual listing on Bursa Malaysia and HKEX comes as Hong Kong officials further expand financial ties beyond mainland China
· Judy Xue
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region, JMA says
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· Mia Gonzalez
South Korea's KOSPI plunges 11% on China chip competition fears
Stock indexes were down across major Asian markets on July 28, following declines on Wall Street and fears over stiffer Chinese competition. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
· Staff Writer
Tremor of Japan earthquake felt in parts of S. Korea: authorities
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The tremor of a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Japan on Tuesday was reported in parts of South Korea, authorities said.
· Lee Haye-ah
Strong quake hits southern Japan, tsunami alert issued
A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1 metre has been issued
· Agencies
Strong quake hits southern Japan, tsunami alert issued
A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1 metre has been issued
· Agencies
Gilas players Ramos, Edu to miss Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas veteran Dwight Ramos and big man AJ Edu are set to miss the Asian Games slated this September in Nagoya, Japan.
· Richard Dy
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued
TOKYO (AP) — An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon and a tsunami advisory was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Suben a 48 los sobrevivientes tras naufragio de barco vietnamita en el mar de China Meridional
En esta imagen publicada por la agencia de noticias Xinhua, tripulantes del Nanhai Jiu 115, un barco de rescate operado por la Oficina de Rescate de Nanhai del Ministerio chino de Transporte, recoge a tripulantes del barco vietnamita Khoi Nguyen de una lancha salvavidas en el mar de China Meridional, el 25 de julio …
· Aniruddha Ghosal
[DECODED] Pro-China accounts attack LANS after content creator’s West PH Sea feature
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· clescudero0258
Rescuers save 48 people after Vietnamese cargo ship sinks
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, crew members on Nanhai Jiu 115, a rescue vessel operated by the Nanhai Rescue Bureau of China’s Ministry of Transport, pick up crew members of Vietnamese vessel Khoi Nguyen from a life raft in the South China Sea on July 25, 2026. (Sansha Maritime Safety Administration//…
· Aniruddha Ghosal
Cash at Chinese banks swells to record high as borrowing slows
A shopping mall in Beijing. Falling home prices have generated a persistent negative wealth effect that continues to weigh on Chinese consumers.
· Staff Writer
S. Korea sees record number of tropical nights so far this summer
South Korea has logged a record number of tropical nights so far this summer as an unrelenting heat wave continues to grip the nation, the state weather agency said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Anthropic CEO urges Washington to tighten China chip export bans
Dario Amodei wants the US to retain its AI advantage over China, highlighting distillation risks and advocating mandatory model safety tests
· Iris Deng
Anthropic CEO urges Washington to tighten China chip export bans
Dario Amodei wants the US to retain its AI advantage over China, highlighting distillation risks and advocating mandatory model safety tests
· Iris Deng
Arrest warrant sought for ex-Cheongju councilor over alleged child prostitution
CHEONGJU, South Korea, July 28 (Yonhap) -- Police on Tuesday sought an arrest warrant for a former councilor of the central city of Cheongju on suspicion of paying for sex with a minor, officials said.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
China-made vessel carries record number of EVs in shipment from Shanghai to Europe
A new China-made roll-on, roll-off carrier set a new domestic record for number of vehicles shipped in one voyage
· Mia Nurmamat
China-made vessel carries record EVs in shipment from Shanghai to Europe
A new China-made roll-on, roll-off carrier set a new domestic record for number of vehicles shipped in one voyage
· Mia Nurmamat
Hong Kong retailers hit as customers 'head north' to cheaper Shenzhen
Chinese border officers stand at Lo Wu Control Point in 2023. Traveler numbers have surged in recent years at this spot and the five other major land checkpoints between Hong Kong and mainland China. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
S. Korea sees record number of tropical nights so far this summer
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has logged a record number of tropical nights so far this summer as an unrelenting heat wave continues to grip the nation, the state weather agency said Tuesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Space agencies of S. Korea, Brazil to partner in space sciences
South Korean and Brazilian space agencies signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in a broad range of areas, the Korea Aerospace Administration said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Big ship to be lifted onto even bigger ship in 'complex' operation
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· Sophie Jaggers
S. Korea's population slightly up in 2025 on immigration: census
South Korea's population slightly increased in 2025 from a year earlier despite low birth rates, driven by a rise in immigration, data showed Tuesday, with the share of foreigners reaching a record high.
· Yonhap
N. Korea spotlights Kim Ju-ae, stages scaled-down Victory Day parade without strategic weapons
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Indonesia’s crackdown on landfills and waste management raises fear among garbage pickers | South China Morning Post
Bantargebang, Indonesia’s largest landfill – which stands as high as a 20-storey building, will be closed August 1 under a new national policy on open dumping.
Una remota provincia china sufre 2 terremotos en 20 minutos
BEIJING (AP) — Una provincia remota de China fue sacudida por dos terremotos con apenas 18 minutos de diferencia a última hora de la mañana del martes, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos.
· The Associated Press
Measures ready for N. Korea's unannounced dam water releases: unification ministry
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The government has response measures in place for sudden, unannounced releases of water from a North Korean dam near the border, the unification ministry said Tuesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
2 earthquakes strike Chinese province in 20 minutes
BEIJING (AP) — A remote province in China was struck by two earthquakes just 18 minutes apart late Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Wham! 10 Days in China review – pop meets politics in George and Andrew’s great leap east
The duo’s groundbreaking 1985 tour reveals a strange collision of pop stardom and communism, a re-edit of Lindsay Anderson’s efforts that got him fired
· Peterbradshaw
China to waive panda bond fees through 2028 to bolster global yuan debt market
Analysts say removing some expenses for foreign borrowers will help funnel more yuan overseas and create a large offshore liquidity pool of China’s currency
· Sylvia Ma
China to waive panda bond fees through 2028 to bolster global yuan debt market
Analysts say removing some expenses for foreign borrowers will help funnel more yuan overseas and create a large offshore liquidity pool of China’s currency
· Sylvia Ma
Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong
Local authorities remind the public to stay vigilant regarding hidden sewage manholes or ditches when catching cicadas in the evening
· Alice Yan
Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong
Local authorities remind the public to stay vigilant regarding hidden sewage manholes or ditches when catching cicadas in the evening
· Alice Yan
Deceased Myanmar worker's remains sent home under labor welfare agency program
The remains of Aung Min Oo, a 37-year-old worker who died in an accident at a railroad construction site earlier this month, were sent to Myanmar on Tuesday following a farewell ceremony organized by the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service at Incheon Airport.
· Lim Jae-seong
Space agencies of S. Korea, Brazil to partner in space sciences
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and Brazilian space agencies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand cooperation in a broad range of areas, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) said Tuesday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Can one portfolio fit Korea’s W500tr pension market?
Proposed 60:40 investment model raises concerns over age-based risk and trustee liability
· Choi Yeon-jae
Lee Kang-in's departure for Atletico Madrid delayed
Lee Kang-in's move to Spain's Atletico Madrid has been delayed as he completes administrative procedures related to South Korea's mandatory military service requirements.
· Korea Herald
South Korea to face Venezuela, Uzbekistan in October friendlies
The South Korean men's national soccer team will face Venezuela and Uzbekistan in October international friendlies.
· Korea Herald
Japan’s consumer agency certifies food banks for first time
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency said Tuesday that it has certified four food banks, which collect surplus food from companies and others to offer free supplies to organizations working to support people in need.
· No Author
BYD launches first kei minicar in Japan, challenging a domestic stronghold
BYD executives launch the all-electric Racco kei minicar in Tokyo on July 28. Standing at left is Liu Xueliang, BYD vice president and president of BYD Japan. At right is Atsuki Tofukuji, president of BYD Auto Japan. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
· Staff Writer
BYD launches its first Japan electric minicar, challenging local stronghold
BYD executives launch the all-electric Racco kei minicar in Tokyo on July 28. Standing at left is Liu Xueliang, BYD vice president and president of BYD Japan. At right is Atsuki Tofukuji, president of BYD Auto Japan. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
· Staff Writer
Japan’s government decides to honor speedskating star Miho Takagi
The Japanese government has decided to present the People’s Honor Award to retired speedskating star Miho Takagi at the prime minister’s office on Aug. 4, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tuesday.
· No Author
South Korea to enshrine nuclear nonproliferation in submarine law
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
Korean art market rebounds in first half, but growth remains concentrated: report
South Korea's art market nearly doubled in value in the first half of this year, but growth was driven more by sizeable sales than a broader recovery, according to a report by the Korea Art Authentication and Appraisal Institute.
· Park Yuna
Japan weighing GPS tracking for ‘high-risk’ stalkers
Japan is considering requiring individuals deemed “high-risk” stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices under a new proposal aimed at preventing offenders from approaching victims, the government revealed Tuesday.
· Jessica Speed
Altman eyes Korea as testbed for OpenAI’s first device
Korea's presidential office points to first-quarter launch as OpenAI keeps hardware plans under wraps
· Moon Joon-hyun
Today in Korean history
1948 -- The 14th Olympic Games opens in London, with South Korea sending a delegation for the first time. The Korean Peninsula was liberated from Japanese colonial rule in 1945 after 36 years of occupation.
· Choi Kyong-ae
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas
· Zhang Tong
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas
· Zhang Tong