Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury stronghold erodes
Mercedes, Land Rover, BMW, Jaguar and Infiniti take further hit as consumers shun pricey, petrol-powered vehicles
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury sales slide
Mercedes, Land Rover, BMW, Jaguar and Infiniti take further hit as consumers shun pricey, petrol-powered vehicles
· Daniel Ren
How China is rolling out electric trucks at vast scale to boost net-zero push
China wants at least 1.6 million electric heavy-goods vehicles on the road by 2030, as it pushes to decarbonise its vast road freight sector
· Alice Li
China’s latest net-zero initiative: deploying electric trucks at vast scale
China wants at least 1.6 million electric heavy-goods vehicles on the road by 2030, as it pushes to decarbonise its vast road freight sector
· Alice Li
China’s unique high-orbit satellite is using a rare metal the US struggles to obtain
Beijing dominates the global supply of gallium nitride – which has been revealed as a key component in its Ludi Tance-4 01 satellite
· Chao Kong
China’s unique high-orbit satellite is using a rare metal the US struggles to obtain
Beijing dominates the global supply of gallium nitride – which has been revealed as a key component in its Ludi Tance-4 01 satellite
· Chao Kong
Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat
In April Japan coined new term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat
· Gavin Blair
Only top 20% of urban households saw real income rise in Q1
Real income fell across the bottom four income quintiles among South Korea’s urban households in the first quarter, rising only for the highest-income households, government data showed Wednesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Heat, hardware and high stakes at China’s biggest World Artificial Intelligence Conference
SCMP’s Ann Cao just finished covering her sixth WAIC in Shanghai, and now she’s eagerly looking forward to the next one
· Ann Cao
Heat, hardware and high stakes at China’s biggest World Artificial Intelligence Conference
SCMP’s Ann Cao just finished covering her sixth WAIC in Shanghai, and now she’s eagerly looking forward to the next one
· Ann Cao
Steel spat poses immediate China challenge for UK's new PM Burnham
British Steel's plant in Scunthorpe, northern England, in March 2025: The U.K. government nationalized the operation "to protect the future of steel production" in the country, after its Chinese owner wanted to shut it down. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
AFP rejects China claim it approved Ayungin medical evacuation mission
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday rejected China's claim that the China Coast Guard (CCG) had permitted a recent medical evacuation mission near BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
· Franco Jose Baroña
Japan's exports and imports grow as yen weakens
TOKYO (AP) — Japan recorded a trade deficit in June, according to government data released Wednesday, as the higher price of oil imports helped cause the second straight month of red ink.
· Yuri Kageyama
S. Korea's per capita household net assets up 9 pct in 2025: BOK
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's per capita household net assets rose more than 9 percent from a year earlier in 2025 on higher housing and securities prices, the central bank data showed Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Copper's wild ride: What price volatility says about other metals | The National
Copper prices have hit a six-week high, as tight supply conditions in China underscore the volatility of a metal that is becoming an increasingly in-demand component for the next generation of electricity.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
[단독] 전작권 전환, 한미 간 남은 이견은 ‘고고도 방어’
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
[Exclusive] Seoul’s lack of high-altitude missile defense divides allies in OPCON transfer talks: sources
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
Red panda twins born in Korea’s first successful natural breeding
Twin red panda cubs have been born at Seoul Grand Park in South Korea’s first successful natural breeding of the endangered species, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday.
· Lim Jae-seong
West PH Sea tensions: 64% of Filipinos distrust China — survey
MANILA, Philippines — The majority of Filipinos distrust China primarily due to the perception of Beijing’s continued harassment of Filipino personnel and fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea and its sweeping claims in the disputed waters, according to an Octa Research survey.
· Dexter Cabalza
Students from Egypt, US guide Korean children through Korea’s wartime past
At Busan's UN Peace Memorial Hall, international students teach children about the Korean War through empathy and their own cross-cultural perspectives
· Lee Seung-ku
Lee receives letters of credence from 8 new foreign ambassadors
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung received letters of credence Wednesday from eight newly appointed foreign ambassadors to South Korea, including the Brazilian ambassador, the presidential office said.
· Park Boram
US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to prohibit imports of advanced drones, mainly from China, citing mounting national security concerns over military-grade technology.
· Al Jazeera Staff
S. Korea, U.S. tours reach deal on local players' participation in LPGA tournament
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and the U.S. women's golf tours jointly announced Wednesday they have reached an agreement on local players' participation in an LPGA tournament taking place here this fall.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Finance minister vows vigilance over energy supply amid renewed tensions
South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday called for vigilance over potential energy supply disruptions following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, vowing to take preemptive measures when necessary.
· Yonhap
Customs agency detects record volume of drug smuggling in H1
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea detected a record volume of illicit drug smuggling incidents in the first half of the year amid tightened inspections, the customs agency said Wednesday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
China’s missile test exposes lack of unity among Pacific island nations
While some Pacific Islands Forum members have criticised the test near Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea appears to have backtracked, analysts say
· Maria Siow
China’s missile test exposes lack of unity among Pacific island nations
While some Pacific Islands Forum members have criticised the test near Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea appears to have backtracked, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Jailed ex-first lady appears for special counsel questioning over presidential residence relocation
GWACHEON, South Korea, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Former first lady Kim Keon Hee appeared before a special counsel team Wednesday for questioning over alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Disney+ to release 2nd season of 'Made in Korea' in Sept.
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The second season of the popular Disney+ Korean original series "Made in Korea" will premiere in September, the streaming platform said Wednesday.
· Lee Minji
DOJ Probing Harvard Over Financial Aid Programs Linked To China-Based Sources
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
S. Korea seizes cargo vessel suspected of violating U.N. sanctions on N. Korea
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has seized a cargo vessel suspected of violating U.N. Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, officials from Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Finance minister vows vigilance over energy supply amid renewed tensions
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday called for vigilance over potential energy supply disruptions following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, vowing to take preemptive measures when necessary.
· Kang Yoon-seung
China Merchants Securities drops South Korea ETF as Seoul stock volatility spills over
The Shenzhen-based brokerage’s retreat from Huatai-PineBridge semiconductor fund comes just weeks after stepping in as market maker
· Judy Xue
Chinese brokerage quits South Korea ETF as Seoul stock volatility spills over
The Shenzhen-based brokerage’s retreat from Huatai-PineBridge semiconductor fund comes just weeks after stepping in as market maker
· Judy Xue
China neighbour calls police after mistaking ‘stinky fart vinegar’ for rotting corpse
The infamous smelly condiment has earned recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage across various regions in Guangdong
· Fran Lu
China neighbour calls police after mistaking ‘stinky fart vinegar’ for rotting corpse
The infamous smelly condiment has earned recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage across various regions in Guangdong
· Fran Lu
Gov't OKs restructuring plan for Yeosu petrochemical complex
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has approved a restructuring plan submitted by petrochemical companies at the Yeosu industrial complex amid a prolonged downturn in the petrochemical industry, the industry ministry said Wednesday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
S. Korea, ASEAN to seek stronger cooperation amid Middle East crisis, advance partnership vision
MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were set to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation Wednesday amid the Middle East conflict while advancing the implementation of their comprehensive strategic partnership vision, officials said.
· Oh Seok-min
Producer prices remain unchanged in June amid eased Mideast tensions
South Korea's producer prices remained unchanged in June as lower petroleum prices were offset by higher computer and electronics prices, central bank data showed Wednesday.
· Yonhap
KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index rose sharply, fueled by tech gains.
· Kang Jae-eun
[Man-Ki Kim] Test Korea's chip blueprint faces
South Korea is asking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to shoulder three national burdens: win the global semiconductor race, sustain the country’s export economy and revitalize regions left behind by decades of industrial concentration. That may prove visionary industrial policy. It may also place excessive weight …
· Korea Herald
Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next July with Women’s World Cup in Brazil
China among 14 teams that have already qualified for tournament, which will be last to feature 32 teams before becoming a 48-team event
· Associated Press
Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next July with Women’s World Cup in Brazil
China among 14 teams that have already qualified for tournament, which will be last to feature 32 teams before becoming a 48-team event
· Associated Press
Japan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in region
A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca
· Julian Ryall
Japan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in region
A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca
· Julian Ryall
Nike to cut off thousands of online distributors in China, restructure digital footprint
Nike is planning to cut off thousands of online distributors in China beginning in January as the sneaker giant looks to clean up what's become a messy digital marketplace and get the region back to growth, the company said Tuesday.
· Gabrielle Fonrouge
Japan exports and imports grow at fastest pace since November 2022, beating estimates
Japan exports in June grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, rising 19.3% from a year earlier, powered by shipments of semiconductor equipment and a weak yen.
· Lim Hui Jie
The luxury watches, the 20 flights to China and the Sydney international student
A Sydney international student is behind bars after allegations he falsely claimed more than $5 million worth of false GST refunds on luxury watches.
· Sally Rawsthorne
‘No response’ from ASEAN ministers on Ayungin clash; PH, China set to meet
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· Bea Cupin
Indonesia tops report on alleged abuses linked to China critical minerals
Workers in a nickel mining and processing hub in Morowali, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The country's nickel boom has been blamed for a rise in allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
· Staff Writer