Brazil turns to China trade deal after Trump’s tariffs, as years of resistance end
Xi and Lula agree to fast track Mercosur trade talks, endorsing a deal Brasilia fought to bury when Uruguay first proposed it
· Igor Patrick
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Xi and Lula agree to fast track Mercosur trade talks, endorsing a deal Brasilia fought to bury when Uruguay first proposed it
· Igor Patrick
(LEAD) Lee, Lula agree S. Korea-Mercosur trade pact should no longer be delayed
(ATTN: UPDATES with more comments in last 4 paras; ADDS photos)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
(LEAD) Lee, Lula meet in Brasilia to discuss ways to enhance S. Korea-Brazil cooperation
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES with more info in last 3 paras)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
Lee, Lula agree S. Korea-Mercosur trade pact should no longer be delayed
BRASILIA, July 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said he and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed Monday that a trade pact between South Korea and the South American trade bloc Mercosur should not be delayed any further.
· Park Boram
Senior U.S. diplomat says Korean War troops' ultimate sacrifices underscore 'freedom is not free'
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday the ultimate sacrifices of troops during the 1950-53 Korean War underscore that "freedom is not free," adding that their service helped transform South Korea from a war-ravaged nation into "one of the world's most dynamic democracies and vibrant econ…
· Song Sang-ho
Sabalenka and Djokovic highlight teams entered into US Open mixed doubles
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· Brian Mahoney
CATL thrives while China's EV makers squeezed by supply chain, weak market
CATL's broad range of vehicle batteries includes those designed for longer ranges and low-cost models with long lifespans and short charging times. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
· SHIZUKA TANABE
Can Europe’s new AI safety regime tame US rogue agents — and Chinese ambitions?
BRUSSELS — The U.S.-China race for AI supremacy has suddenly given way to a race for AI safety. And in that race, until recently, the European Union has largely been running alone.
· Pieter Haeck
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Porsche anuncia corte de 5 mil postos de trabalho
A fabricante alemã de carros esportivos Porsche anunciou nesta segunda-feira (27/07) um novo plano de reestruturação que prevê o corte de 5 mil postos de trabalho até 2035. A medida foi acordada entre a direção da empresa e os representantes dos trabalhadores e faz parte de uma estratégia para aumentar a competitivi…
· Deutsche Welle
Japan's NYK Line plans new luxury cruise ship, tapping into tourism boom
The new cruise ship will operate alongside the Asuka III (pictured), which went into service in 2025. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Lee, Lula meet in Brasilia for talks on ways to enhance cooperation between S. Korea, Brazil
BRASILIA, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held a summit with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva here on Monday as Seoul seeks to strengthen cooperation with the South American country in critical minerals and supply chains.
· Park Boram
Japan keeps outlying goodwill accounting rule, citing impairment risk
The use of goodwill amortization in Japan's accounting standards sets the country apart from other major economies. (Photo by Shugo Tamura)
· Staff Writer
Presidente filipino lanza crítica velada a China en discurso a la nación
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· Jim Gomez
Power bank catches fire aboard China Eastern Airlines flight | South China Morning Post
Cabin crew were quick to extinguish the flames.
From Moonshot to Enflame: how Tencent is betting big on China’s AI champions
A look at some of the key companies in Tencent’s growing AI portfolio, from model makers to chip designers
· Iris Deng
From Moonshot to Enflame: how Tencent is betting big on China’s AI champions
A look at some of the key companies in Tencent’s growing AI portfolio, from model makers to chip designers
· Iris Deng
Philippines’ Marcos uses national address to promise relief, but funding questions loom
He vowed tax cuts, cheaper rice and corruption cases against “big fish”, but critics questioned how his government would fund the pledges
· Raissa Robles
China evacuates stranded tourists from famed World Heritage site after mudslides
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· Reuters
China’s localised data centre push drives AI ambitions amid overbuilding concerns
In China there is a nationwide scramble for data centres, with some major cities losing out to towns and counties for new investments
· Frank Chen
China’s localised data centre push drives AI ambitions amid overbuilding concerns
In China there is a nationwide scramble for data centres, with some major cities losing out to towns and counties for new investments
· Frank Chen
Why use rare earths in rubber production? Chinese scientists are engineering tougher tyres
A new facility leverages decades of research to produce high-strength rubber designed to meet requirements of EVs and heavy-duty transport
· Victoria Bela
Why use rare earths in rubber production? Chinese scientists are engineering tougher tyres
A new facility leverages decades of research to produce high-strength rubber designed to meet requirements of EVs and heavy-duty transport
· Victoria Bela
Search continues for 15 missing Vietnamese sailors after ship sinks in South China Sea | South China Morning Post
Chinese vessels and a search helicopter saved 47 sailors after their ship went under in bad weather.
Is Kim Yo-jong’s rebuke a sign North Korea is ditching Asean diplomacy?
Kim Yo-jong says Asean’s call for denuclearisation has ‘distorted the essence of the situation in the Korean peninsula’
· Kolette Lim
Is Kim Yo-jong’s rebuke a sign North Korea is ditching Asean diplomacy?
Kim Yo-jong says Asean’s call for denuclearisation has ‘distorted the essence of the situation in the Korean peninsula’
· Kolette Lim
China y Japón discrepan sobre si sus cancilleres hablaron la semana pasada en la ASEAN
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Japón Toshimitsu Motegi en la reunión de la ASEAN en Pasay, Filipinas, el 23 de julio del 2026. (Jam Sta Rosa/Pool Photo via AP)
· Ken Moritsugu
Japan's Takaichi backs $2.3tn growth drive despite market unease
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on July 27. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
· SHOTARO TANI
Lee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, NK-US dialogue
BRASILIA -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged to make every effort to create diplomatic conditions conducive to the resumption of dialogue with North Korea, as well as talks between the North and the United States, according to an interview released Monday.
· Yonhap
China condemns US over new Section 301 tariffs – but holds off on retaliation
Beijing also rejects allegations that Chinese companies trained local AI models on American systems
· Xiaofei Xu
China condemns US over new Section 301 tariffs – but holds off on retaliation
Beijing also rejects allegations that Chinese companies trained local AI models on American systems
· Xiaofei Xu
Six new Middle East Unesco World Heritage sites in UAE, Jordan, Palestine and beyond | The National
Six sites from the Middle East and North Africa have been added to the Unesco World Heritage List during the organisation’s 2026 committee session in Busan, South Korea.
· William Mullally
Lee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, N.K.-U.S. dialogue
BRASILIA, July 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged to make every effort to create diplomatic conditions conducive to the resumption of dialogue with North Korea, as well as talks between the North and the United States, according to an interview released Monday.
· Park Boram
Bali running club accused of excluding locals amid island’s crackdown on foreign visas | South China Morning Post
Club organisers, who have since fled Bali, are blacklisted from entering Indonesia.
Did China's Wang Yi and Japan's Toshimitsu Motegi talk at ASEAN in Manila?
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi attends the 27th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plus Three Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines Thursday, July 23, 2026. (Jam Sta Rosa/Pool Photo via AP)
· Ken Moritsugu
'Grumpy' Pallas kittens on display at Japan zoo
KOBE — Five young Pallas's cats, dubbed the world's grumpiest feline for their sullen facial expressions, went on display at a zoo in Japan on Thursday.
· Agence France-Presse
Wang hopes future China stars emerge after LA 2028 as table tennis powers wane
World No 1 Wang Chuqin is shouldering more responsibility than before and worries about a growing talent gap
· Mike Chan
Wang hopes future China stars emerge after LA 2028 as table tennis powers wane
World No 1 Wang Chuqin is shouldering more responsibility than before and worries about a growing talent gap
· Mike Chan
PM stands firm on LDP-JIP ties, comments on stricter rules on foreign nationals
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that the trusting relationship between her Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, is solid, describing it as “unwavering,” despite the rocky relationship over a seat reduction bill that was shelved in the parliamentary session that en…
· Kanako Takahara
South Korea’s ex-president found guilty of election disinformation
SEOUL – A South Korean court handed jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol an 18-month suspended sentence on Monday for spreading disinformation in his 2022 election campaign before his martial law bid.
· No Author
Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest
As rise of Chinese e-commerce platforms adds to pressure, having Sundays off remains protected under Germany’s Basic Law
· Huizhao Huang
Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest
As rise of Chinese e-commerce platforms adds to pressure, having Sundays off remains protected under Germany’s Basic Law
· Huizhao Huang
Chinese mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu win prestigious Fields Medal | South China Morning Post
The pair are the first Chinese nationals to win the ‘Nobel Prize of mathematics’.
Flash flood at northwest China camping site kills 10, injures 23 | South China Morning Post
China Central Television identified the location of the flooding as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, southwest of Beijing Alt option: The flooding took place in the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a popular camping spot southwest of Beijing.
Profits in China’s chipmaking sector soar 2,500% in first half amid AI boom
Surge marks a stark contrast with the same period last year, when AI had yet to trigger the massive global data centre buildout
· Ann Cao