World’s first AI model to earn perfect score at maths Olympiad comes from China’s RedNote
At last year’s IMO, Google DeepMind and OpenAI achieved gold-medal-level performances, both earning 35 out of 42 points
· Richard Chen
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong loses 2030 maths congress to Glasgow. Does Asia need a stronger voice?
Field’s Medal winner Shing‑Tung Yau says the region should set up its own body to coordinate action
· Zhang Tong
Hong Kong loses 2030 maths congress to Glasgow. Does Asia need a stronger voice?
Field’s Medal winner Shing‑Tung Yau says the region should set up its own body to coordinate action
· Zhang Tong
Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats
Foreign ministers meet on margins of Asean event in Manila, days after fresh sea clash and outrage over video mocking 2016 arbitral ruling
· Shi Jiangtao
Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats
Foreign ministers meet on margins of Asean event in Manila, days after fresh sea clash and outrage over video mocking 2016 arbitral ruling
· Shi Jiangtao
GM Korea's management, union reach tentative wage deal
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The management and union of GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., on Wednesday reached a tentative agreement on this year's wage negotiations after 17 rounds of talks, the union said.
· Kim Han-joo
Philippines protests South China Sea AI video to China's Wang Yi
Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro talked to Wang Yi, her Chinese counterpart, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila on Wednesday. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Building collapses into floodwaters as heavy rains batter northern India | South China Morning Post
Overflowing streams are submerging low-lying areas, damaging roads, bridges and flood protection embankments.
S. Korea discusses economic security, energy cooperation with Canada, Australia, New Zealand
MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea held separate foreign ministers' talks with Canada, Australia and New Zealand in Manila on Wednesday, discussing ways to expand cooperation in economic security, energy, defense and other strategic sectors amid geopolitical uncertainties, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
· Oh Seok-min
Heads of Samsung, SK, Hyundai to visit U.S. to meet with global tech leaders
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top business leaders, including Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong, are set to meet with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang and other global tech executives in the United States later this week to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence …
· Kim Boram
China demands Australia stop 'inciting confrontation' over South China Sea
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· Peter T C Chang
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash
America’s top diplomat describes dispute between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one
· Alyssa Chen
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash
America’s top diplomat describes dispute between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one
· Alyssa Chen
Philippines raises Ayungin incident, racist ‘monkey’ video in meeting with China’s Wang Yi
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· Bea Cupin
Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet project
Ottawa gains front-row insight into the next-gen combat jet as it seeks to diversify ties amid Washington tensions
· Gabriel Dominguez
Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet project
Ottawa gains front-row insight into the next-gen combat jet as it seeks to diversify ties amid Washington tensions
· Gabriel Dominguez
Inspectors checking workers’ papers at Chinese carmaker BYD’s factory in Hungary: source
Country’s new prime minister has launched an investigation into the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s investment in Hungary
· Xiaofei Xu
Inspectors checking workers’ papers at Chinese carmaker BYD’s factory in Hungary: source
Country’s new prime minister has launched an investigation into the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s investment in Hungary
· Xiaofei Xu
Australia to warn China it won’t be bulled by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal
Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile
· Sarah Basford Canales, Luca Ittimani
Carpio: China can’t prevent Philippine construction at Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Wednesday said China cannot prevent the Philippines from building structures on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
(LEAD) S. Korea reviewing practical contributions to freedom of navigation in Hormuz: presidential office
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 3 paras)
· Park Boram
Taiwan to push advanced robotics on distinct path from China: tech czar
An industrial humanoid robot is displayed at Foxconn's annual tech day in Taipei in November 2025. (Photo by Lauly Li)
· Staff Writer
Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail for serving ants in dessert
Fine of 20m won (£10,108) could also be imposed for serving insect not approved for consumption under local law
· Nimo Omer
(LEAD) S. Korea, ASEAN seek to deepen partnership, expand cooperation in AI, culture sectors
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; UPDATES throughout with meeting results; CHANGES photos)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
DFA chief raises Ayungin incident in meeting with China foreign minister
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday raised the Philippines’ protest over the recent Ayungin Shoal incident during her first bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in two years, as Manila pressed Beijing on maritime disputes despite renewed diplomatic engag…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Lee takes Korea’s AI ambitions to Silicon Valley
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
WATCH: Survey: Nearly two-thirds of Filipinos distrust China
Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is July 22nd.
· The Manila Times
Rival parties at odds over election recount
South Korea's rival parties continued wrangling over the June 3 local elections, clashing over an election recount during a special committee meeting at the National Assembly on Wednesday.
· Son Ji-hyoung
China targets panda bond reform, mandates global credit mapping to lure foreign capital
Body overseeing interbank market, where most panda bonds are traded, sets August 1 deadline for rating agencies to comply
· Chelsea Yang
China targets panda bond reform, mandates global credit mapping to lure foreign capital
Body overseeing interbank market, where most panda bonds are traded, sets August 1 deadline for rating agencies to comply
· Chelsea Yang
Rubio holds talks with China’s Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meet
BILATERAL TALKS. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a bilateral meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 22, 2026.
· Mia Gonzalez
S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm N. Korea deterrence, expand security cooperation
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
(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with details; UPDATES throughout with latest; TRIMS)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform
Even as the model outlives its usefulness, built-in incentives continue to stifle efforts to protect the rights and interests of workers
· Li Qiang
Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform
Even as the model outlives its usefulness, built-in incentives continue to stifle efforts to protect the rights and interests of workers
· Li Qiang
Hongkonger, 19, guilty of posting seditious graffiti in commercial complex toilet
Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
· Brian Wong
Hongkonger, 19, guilty of posting seditious graffiti in commercial complex toilet
Leung Kai-lok scrawled graffiti inside a men’s toilet in China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui between July 17 and 21, 2025
· Brian Wong
Xi’s national team rides again to save swooning tech stocks
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· William Pesek
Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet
Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners
· Agence France-Presse
Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet
Prosecutors demand prison term and fine for serving unapproved imported insects to diners
· Agence France-Presse
China driving West Philippine Sea tensions, not PH – Tarriela
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on Wednesday rejected Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan‘s claim that Philippine activities were triggering tensions in the contested waters west of the country.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Unification minister, Cardinal You share hope of reviving inter-Korean exchanges
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday voiced hope that Pope Leo XIV's visit to South Korea next year could help revive exchanges between South and North Korea.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Seol Young-woo helps Red Star Belgrade win 4-0
South Korea national team full-back Seol Young-woo played the full match as Serbian club Red Star Belgrade secured a victory in the first leg of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League qualifying round.
· Korea Herald
Soccer referee Anthony Taylor, remembered by Koreans for his kerfluffle with Paulo Bento, announces retirement
English soccer referee Anthony Taylor, who sent off former South Korea national team head coach Paulo Bento during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has announced his retirement.
· Korea Herald
Japan cities 'cruelly hot' for first time
Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days," a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with heatstroke alerts issued across almost the whole country.
· Agence France-Presse
S. Korean, U.S. FMs briefly meet on sidelines of ASEAN meetings amid pending alliance issues
MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States briefly met in Manila on Wednesday, Seoul officials said, amid a range of pending alliance issues, such as follow-up measures related to a joint fact sheet covering their security, trade and investment commitments.
· Oh Seok-min
China hits record oil and gas output. So why is it warning of a dual squeeze?
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
· Mandy Zuo
China hits record oil and gas output. So why is it warning of a dual squeeze?
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
· Mandy Zuo
Investors shift focus to China’s July Politburo meeting for stock-stimulus clues
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
· Zhang Shidong