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Philippines’ West PH Sea, China discord seeps through fissures
‘Transparency must support diplomacy rather than displace, constrain or collide with it,’ says the DFA, exposing what many observers and analysts have long pointed out — incongruence between the DFA and the country’s maritime frontline agencies
· Bea Cupin
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US chipmaker Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over affair
Jensen Huang confirmed to staff reports he had been having an affair with a woman accused of spying for China.
· Al Jazeera Staff
How Dong Mingzhu, China’s manufacturing ‘iron lady’, is maintaining her cool in the AI era
Dong Mingzhu chairs Gree Electric Appliances, a home-appliance giant based in southern China’s Guangdong province. Having worked her way up from a frontline sales job, she is one of China’s best-known figures in manufacturing. As a deputy to the National People’s Congress, she has long advocated for manufacturing in…
· Wency Chen
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 9)
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration approved a basic strategy for the...
· Kang Yoon-seung
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Nov. 9)
The recent "Black Friday" for the Korean stock market brought a frantic mixture ...
· Kang Yoon-seung
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Nov. 9)
Governments are quick to claim credit for a rising stock market, although they h...
· Kang Yoon-seung
Nvidia probes CEO Jensen Huang's affair amid China security concerns
US intelligence reportedly suspects woman of links to Chinese espionage
· STELLA YIFAN XIE
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy
Huang told Nvidia staff in an email that he had an affair and that the company's board has opened an investigation into allegations the woman is a Chinese spy.
· Kif Leswing, Kamaron McNair
Japan headlight king Koito tears down Chinese rivals' lamps for bright ideas
'We're going to lose' if unable to cut production costs, engineer says
· Staff Writer
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces bipartisan congressional scrutiny over reported China spy link
Lawmakers want to question Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports about his relationship with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
· Kamaron McNair
Nvidia CEO targeted by Chinese-recruited woman in suspected industrial espionage plot - report
Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, also known by her Chinese name, Huang Le, was reportedly recruited by China's MSS to build a relationship with and gather information on the Nvidia CEO.
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Groups back DFA’s diplomacy with China
TWENTY business, industry, labor and civil society groups backed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and its Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro for pursuing dialogue and cooperation with China amid disputes over the West Philippine Sea.
· Giselle P. Jordan
‘PH to continue trade with China’
SHANGHAI — The Philippines will continue to engage with China in trade, tourism and people to people exchanges despite their maritime disputes, Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz said Sunday, noting that the two countries’ maritime issues are not the “sum total” of their relations.
· Red Mendoza, Bernadette E. Tamayo
22 injured as earthquake hits Japan
TOKYO — A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.
· Associated Press
SoftBank, ABB explore options for China robotics deal
JAPAN's SoftBank and Swiss engineering group ABB are looking at carving out the Chinese element of a $5.4-billion robotics deal which was blocked earlier this week by Beijing, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.
· Reuters
Taiwan detains local Communist Party leader
TAIPEI — Authorities in Taiwan detained the leader of the island’s Taiwan People’s Communist Party, accusing him of running as a candidate for borough chief under the direction and sponsorship of China’s Communist Party, local media reported Sunday.
· Associated Press
Will China’s slow and steady moon landing plan be a safer bet than the US’?
China’s full dress rehearsal for its crewed moon landing would be tougher on schedule but safer than Nasa’s cheaper bet on commercial landers, a US space policy analyst said after the rival powers updated their lunar plans within a week of each other. Wang Xiang, deputy chief designer of China’s crewed space program…
· Ling Xin
China orders statistics bureau to fight fake data with modern technology
China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has been tasked with uncovering fabricated data using modern technology, according to the latest update to the agency’s responsibilities endorsed by Beijing. On Friday, the State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform published a revised scheme dictating the agency’s f…
· Dannie Peng
An Se-young ‘very proud’ as she wins home Korea Open for her 11th badminton title of year
Badminton world No 1 An Se-young said she was “very proud” of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th title of the year at her home Korea Open on Sunday. The 24-year-old beat Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stretches back to March. An has bee…
· Agence France-Presse
Japan man with 'grudge against society' stabs bookshop worker — police
TOKYO — Japanese police arrested a 33-year-old man who admitted to stabbing a bookshop worker in Osaka on Sunday, a spokesman told AFP, adding that the suspect said he 'held a grudge against society'.
· Agence France-Presse
Japan man with ‘grudge against society’ stabs bookshop worker
Japanese police arrested a 33-year-old man who admitted to stabbing a bookshop worker in Osaka on Sunday, a spokesman said, adding that the suspect said he “held a grudge against society”. The man, identified as Satoshi Okamoto, allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab the worker – who called police immediately afterw…
· Agence France-Presse
Chinese space station to welcome first foreign astronaut
A Pakistani national will become the first foreign astronaut to visit China’s Tiangong space station, Beijing has said Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
China to enter Brazil’s cement market as Huaxin agrees to buy CSN Cimentos
Chinese building materials giant Huaxin Building Materials Group plans to acquire a 99.99 per cent stake in Brazil’s second-largest cement producer, CSN Cimentos, in a landmark deal that will mark China’s first entry into the Brazilian cement market, according to a company statement. The company from central China’s…
· Zhu Wenqian
Is China getting faster at integrating new nuclear missiles into its forces?
China’s newest land-based intercontinental ballistic missile, the DF-61, has made its way into routine military training much faster than earlier ICBMs, according to state broadcaster CCTV. That raises the question of whether the People’s Liberation Army is becoming more efficient at integrating new strategic missil…
· Gabriel Dominguez
China eyes gig workers and influencers as delegates for Communist Party congress
For the first time, delivery couriers, ride-hailing drivers and influencers could become delegates to the Communist Party’s five-yearly national congress, as Beijing seeks to keep the group close to the official ideology. Guidelines on selecting delegates for the meeting, to be held in the second half of next year, …
· Phoebe Zhang
China’s focus on getting its house in order offers lessons in governance
The Communist Party’s call for “self-revolution” may be rooted in the pursuit of internal discipline, but its implications extend well beyond China. As the global order faces mounting challenges, Beijing’s emphasis on internal renewal raises a fundamental question: can countries hope to contribute to global stabilit…
· Peter T. C. Chang
Chinese engineers reduce cargo ship fuel use by 5% with high-speed torpedo tech
Supercavitating torpedoes can reach extreme underwater speeds by travelling inside a gas-filled cavity that sharply reduces their contact with water. Beyond torpedoes, supercavitating projectiles can streak through the water at blistering speeds to intercept naval mines, incoming torpedoes and unmanned underwater ve…
· Chao Kong
Taste of Winter: Korea issues first heavy snow advisory of season
South Korea issued its first heavy snow advisory of the autumn season Sunday evening for the mountainous areas of Inje in Gangwon Province. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued the advisory at 7 p.m., warning that more snow could accumulate overnight at higher elevations. A heavy snow advisory is issued wh…
· Ji Da-gyum
Gov't weighs W2tr in urgent firefighting aid amid local funding strain
South Korea’s central government and ruling party have agreed to consider providing around 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) in financial support for urgent, essential firefighting investments, amid growing scrutiny of a funding system that leaves local governments bearing most of the costs. The ruling Democratic Party …
· Ji Da-gyum
Taiwan doth complain too much about Beijing
Give Taiwanese president William Lai Ching-te and his Democratic Progressive Party-led government an inch and they’ll take a mile. For more than a year, they demanded to take part as an “equal” in the Apec leaders’ summit in Shenzhen later this month. Now they have been invited. Yet they complain that the invitation…
· Alex Lo
Why Wales have a lot to prove despite beating Japan
BBC Sport Wales analyses what went right and wrong for Wales in their uninspiring 28-21 win against Japan.
· Bbcsport
Strong earthquake rocks central Japan, injuring at least 22
People are being warned about possible strong quakes, especially in the next two to three days, after the magnitude-5.7 earthquake.
Chinese dad whose daughter died in crash visits junction daily to catch traffic violators
A grieving father in southeastern China became a citizen watchdog after a collision killed his nine-year-old daughter. On August 1, Wu Zhisheng’s wife was riding an electric bike with their two young daughters through an intersection in Jiangxi province when a turning tipper truck struck them. Their elder daughter, …
· Zoey Zhang
Dear Seoul opens at SM Makati bringing Korea's most-wanted skincare under one roof
DEAR Seoul, the K-beauty concept store by IFace Inc., officially opened at SM Makati on Friday, Nov. 7, 2026.
· The Manila Times
Plugged in, not locked in: middle powers navigate US-China AI rivalry
Middle powers navigating the US-China competition in artificial intelligence (AI) favour flexible partnerships over closed alliances, demanding a “plugged in, not locked in” approach, an AI governance panel heard on Saturday. Alejandro Reyes, adjunct professor in the department of politics and public administration …
· Alyssa Chen
China’s Pudu Robotics, which makes 80% of its sales abroad, takes on Tesla in humanoids
Humanoid robots represent the next frontier for Pudu Robotics, according to founder and CEO Felix Zhang Tao, as the global commercial robotics leader takes on Elon Musk’s Tesla in the growing sector and explores manufacturing in Europe, its largest overseas market. “It’s definitely a competitor, but a long-term one,…
· Xiaofei Xu
Osmanthus? Meet Korea's trending seasonal scent
Seoul may have skipped much of fall this year, but the city has found another way to experience the season: through the scent of osmanthus. The sweet, delicate floral fragrance has been gaining popularity in Korea, fueled by travelers returning from Japan, China and Taiwan with osmanthus-scented body care products a…
· Cha Min-jung
Strong earthquake shakes Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan, injuring at least 22 people, shattering store windows, and slowing bullet train service.
· Associated Press
(Online) N. Korea rolls out its own version of 'cupbap' with over 60 ready-to-eat meals
North Korea is producing more than 60 varieties of ready-to-eat meals resembling South Korea's popular "cupbap," or rice-in-a-cup products, as the regime seeks to showcase advances in its food-processing industry and improvements in people's diets. According to the October edition of "Korea," a monthly propaganda ma…
· Jung Min-kyung
Online retailers under fire for listing hanbok as hanfu
South Korean shopping platforms including Coupang and Naver carry listings that label hanbok, Korea’s traditional attire, as hanfu, a traditional Chinese style of dress, Sungshin Women’s University professor Seo Kyung-duk said Sunday. In a Facebook post, Seo also named Gmarket and 11st, saying sellers on major Korea…
· Hwang Sun-jun
Vietnam leader To Lam visits Japan as decades-old relationship evolves
Vietnamese resident numbers increase as economic reliance on Tokyo wanes back home
· ATSUSHI TOMIYAMA
Walking with spirits in Cambodia’s sacred forests
Former loggers and poachers have embraced ancient traditions to promote and protect the Cardamom Mountains’ ever-threatened natural wondersI’m two hours downriver from the Chi Phat community ecotourism camp, in the Koh Kong region of Cambodia, when my phone signal fizzles out completely. It’s dawn and we’re chugging…
· Jonnie Bayfield
China urged to target sugar-rich drinks during consumption tax overhaul
China has been urged to stop keeping beverage makers sweet and instead declare war on sugar-rich drinks through taxation, as the country moves to align its regulatory framework with global health promotion trends. A sugar tax has been proposed by experts and state media outlets, who argue that an ongoing overhaul of…
· Frank Chen
(LEAD) Badminton star An Se-young wins Korea Open for record-tying 11th int'l title
YEOSU, South Korea, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean badminton star An Se-young w...
· Yoo Jee-ho