Record 24 students score perfect marks in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams | South China Morning Post
About 36.8 per cent of eligible day-school candidates attained minimum entrance requirements for city’s eight public universities.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Tokyo government tells employees to ditch suits and wear shorts in bid to save energy | South China Morning Post
The Japanese government will allow employees to wear short-sleeved shirts, shorts and trainers in an upgraded ‘Cool Biz’ initiative, which did away with jackets and ties in previous summers.
Why South Korea’s submarine exports are running aground
After losing bids in Canada and Poland, analysts say Korean shipyards are learning how strategic alignment can trump commercial merit
· Park Chan-kyong
Why South Korea’s submarine exports are running aground
After losing bids in Canada and Poland, analysts say Korean shipyards are learning how strategic alignment can trump commercial merit
· Park Chan-kyong
China approves Apple Intelligence for phones, with Alibaba, Baidu emerging as partners
After a two-year delay, the iPhone maker is cleared to deploy AI tools on its smartphones by tapping Alibaba and Baidu’s capabilities
· Ben Jiang
China approves Apple Intelligence for phones, with Alibaba, Baidu as partners
After a two-year delay, the iPhone maker is cleared to deploy AI tools on its smartphones by tapping Alibaba and Baidu’s capabilities
· Ben Jiang
China is now world’s No 1 science power, says top Russian scientist Artem Oganov
After receiving Chinese award, chemist and materials researcher says it gives him confidence that he’s ‘on the right track’
· Victoria Bela
China is now world’s No 1 science power, top Russian scientist Artem Oganov says
After receiving Chinese award, chemist and materials researcher says it gives him confidence that he’s ‘on the right track’
· Victoria Bela
China’s economy grows at 4.3%, one of its lowest rates on record
Worse-than-expected figures for three months to June come amid concerns over lopsided economy
· Amy Hawkins
China warns of more extreme weather as Typhoon Bavi leaves trail of rain, flooding
As northern regions log historic rainfall, experts caution that local storms are part of global chain of climate disasters
· Phoebe Zhang
China warns of more extreme weather as Typhoon Bavi leaves trail of rain, flooding
As northern regions log historic rainfall, experts caution that local storms are part of global chain of climate disasters
· Phoebe Zhang
Mainland China’s luxury housing boom is keeping wealthy buyers at home, report says
Shanghai’s high-end market continues to outperform as Hong Kong records fewer HK$100 million-plus deals
· Peggy Ye
China airport wins hearts for building ‘love-filled’ shelter for stray cat family on-site
Members of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport’s ‘mouse control office’ interact with passengers, also go out on morning ‘patrols’
· Alice Yan
China airport wins hearts for building shelter for stray cat family on-site
Members of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport’s ‘mouse control office’ interact with passengers, also go out on morning ‘patrols’
· Alice Yan
China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-Pacific
The alliance’s expanding military cooperation in the region will leave the bloc ‘increasingly at odds’ with multipolar world order
· Cao Jiaxuan
China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-Pacific
The alliance’s expanding military cooperation in the region will leave the bloc ‘increasingly at odds’ with multipolar world order
· Cao Jiaxuan
Hochul’s data-center ban is a loss for New York — and a win for China
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China’s economy slows to 4.3% annual pace of growth in April-June
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How China’s EV boom spun dangerously out of control
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· Juliana Liu
Fifa World Cup: 9 million sign petition to kick out Argentina, citing referee favouritism | South China Morning Post
Millions sign petition to oust World Cup favourite, Argentina.
All that glitters isn’t gold for Asia’s central banks
TOKYO — Cue the jokes about "SAFE" — the acronym for the People's Bank of China division entrusted with managing Beijing's reserves. The folks at the
· William Pesek
(LEAD) UNESCO panel recommends Japan reflect history of forced Korean laborers at Sado mine: officials
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 5-7, byline)By Oh Seok-min
· Oh Seok-min
Don’t buy brides in Bangladesh, Chinese embassy warns as trafficking surges
Officials warn there has been a spike in international marriage scams and buyers could face prosecution for human trafficking
· Laura Zhou
Don’t buy brides in Bangladesh, Chinese embassy warns as trafficking surges
Officials warn there has been a spike in international marriage scams and buyers could face prosecution for human trafficking
· Laura Zhou
Hong Kong-born badminton underdog enjoys ‘amazing’ 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Chun Kar-lung and fellow veteran Karen Feng ‘couldn’t sleep well’ when they learned they finally had a spot in the main draw of a major event
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong-born badminton underdog gets ‘amazing’ 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Chun Kar-lung and fellow veteran Karen Feng ‘couldn’t sleep well’ when they learned they finally had a spot in the main draw of a major event
· Agence France-Presse
Osaka-led industry group eyes China mission as corporate Japan navigates trade tensions
Delegation from prominent Japanese organisation seeks October talks in Beijing and Xian to repair business partnerships after geopolitical disputes snarled exchanges
· Ralph Jennings
Giant Japanese trade group plans China visit amid tense economic ties
Delegation from prominent Japanese organisation seeks October talks in Beijing and Xian to repair business partnerships after geopolitical disputes snarled exchanges
· Ralph Jennings
Meet Korea's John Wick: The many lives of So Ji-sub from 'Agent Kim Reactivated'
The star's 30-year career stretches far beyond action, spanning competitive swimming, hip-hop and indie film
· Lee Yoon-seo
Seoul says UNESCO draft finds Japan's Sado mine measures still insufficient
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
UNESCO panel recommends Japan reflect history of forced Korean laborers at Sado mine: officials
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- An international heritage body has recommended that Japan take further steps to adequately reflect the "whole history" of the Sado mine World Heritage site, linked to the wartime mobilization of Korean laborers, saying Tokyo's related efforts remain insufficient.
· Oh Seok-min
Hanwha shareholders approve split, sharpening succession roadmap
Hanwha Corp., the holding company of Korea’s seventh-largest conglomerate Hanwha Group, won shareholder approval Wednesday for a corporate split to separate its core defense, shipbuilding, energy and financial businesses from its machinery and lifestyle operations.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Ruling party threatens to sue lawmaker over 'fake news' clip featuring first lady
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea threatened to sue opposition lawmaker Rep. Joo Jin-woo over his alleged violation of a fake news law that took effect last week.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation
The Connect model has evolved from isolated reforms into a blueprint for China’s financial opening up, with Hong Kong as the bridgehead
· Matteo Giovannini
Connect scheme for gold shines light on China’s financial liberalisation
The Connect model has evolved from isolated reforms into a blueprint for China’s financial opening up, with Hong Kong as the bridgehead
· Matteo Giovannini
Leveraged chip ETFs test Korea's market structure
Daily rebalancing fuels debate over whether Korea's cash-based structure amplifies volatility more than Hong Kong's swap-based model
· Choi Yeon-jae
JCS chief to attend trilateral meeting with U.S., Japanese counterparts in Washington
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military officer was set to attend a trilateral meeting involving his U.S. and Japanese counterparts in Washington to discuss security cooperation in the face of North Korean nuclear and missile threats, officials said Wednesday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Amid soaring China exports, Europe’s ports are feeling the heat
Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks
· Huizhao Huang
Amid soaring China exports, Europe’s ports are feeling the heat
Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks
· Huizhao Huang
‘China’s real-life transformer’: new rescue tech used in dramatic flood evacuation
Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China
· Carol Yang
‘China’s real-life transformer’: new rescue tech used in dramatic flood evacuation
Rapid-deployment, heavy-duty pontoon barge deployed to ferry 6,000 stranded people from flooded college in southern China
· Carol Yang
Got thoughts on banking in Korea? KB wants to hear them
KB Kookmin Bank is recruiting foreign residents in Korea to join its new customer panel, the “KB Global Star Supporters.”
· Lim Jae-seong
Chinese self-propelled pontoon barge deployed for rescue work in flood-stricken Guangxi | South China Morning Post
Manufacturer Anneng says the barge can carry more than 500 people on a single trip.
Taiwan orders dozens of sea drones to fend off China's maritime squeeze
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling attends an event to unveil a new Coast Guard patrol ship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on May 15. The government is working to bolster the force's capabilities with sea drones. © Reuters
· THOMPSON CHAU
LDP and JIP decide on Kyoto route for Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension
Japan’s ruling coalition adopted a plan Wednesday that will extend the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, to Osaka through Kyoto on a route taking it near — but not directly to — Kyoto Station.
· Eric Johnston
Norway football star Haaland's Korean-made hair tie sells out: manufacturer
CHUNCHEON, South Korea, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The hair tie worn by Norway's star striker Erling Haaland at this year's FIFA World Cup is attracting growing attention after it was revealed to have been made by a South Korean firm, company officials said Wednesday, adding the custom-made hair piece has already sold out.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
France, Korea to deepen strategic solidarity, envoy says on Bastille Day
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
US-China moon race could turn into a lunar land grab
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· Chris North
Korea eyes slice of global SMR market after pact with US, Japan
Doosan, SK and HD Hyundai to benefit as three countries join forces to deploy next-generation nuclear reactors in overseas markets
· Ahn Sung-mi
Chinese AI stock trade remains intact despite 10% correction from jumbo IPO, Fed jitters
Global investors’ diversification into Chinese assets coupled with strong AI earnings could make the pullback in tech stocks short-lived
· Zhang Shidong