On Thursday in Strasbourg, 314 Members of the European Parliament voted to reject the return of "Chat Control," the legal regime allowing tech companies to scan the private messages of roughly half a billion Europeans.
Cornerstone Robotics, an exhibitor at the Saudi-founded LEAP conference in Hong Kong, is looking at selling its surgical system in the Middle East, as well as Southeast Asia and Europe. (Photo by Lorretta Chen)
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…
Oil prices steadied on Friday and are set for a weekly gain as talks between the US and Iran continue despite renewed hostilities that threaten global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
State Council’s new plan prioritises nuclear and renewable growth to balance surging AI power demand, with climate pledges and aims to overhaul industrial sectors
State Council’s new plan prioritises nuclear and renewable growth to balance surging AI power demand, with climate pledges and aims to overhaul industrial sectors
MAGGI brought together food, fun, and flavorful discovery at the MAGGI Food Park at Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, transforming the venue into a vibrant destination that celebrates how everything consumers need in a tasty dish is in the all-in-one MAGGI Magic Sarap.
A member of media stands near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Emirates Global Aluminium on Friday announced the restart of production at its Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, three months after the facility was damaged in an Iranian drone attack.
An emerging generation of Korean novelists is breaking into the international publishing market, with debut novels securing translation deals across North America and Europe.
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. military stationed in South Korea on Friday said it has "important" military interests in the military airport in the southwestern city of Gwangju that is set to be relocated to make room for a planned semiconductor production cluster under Seoul's recently unveiled mega investmen…
SEJONG, July 10 (Yonhap) -- The government has reviewed the progress in rolling out supportive measures for workers of the troubled supermarket chain Homeplus Co. after a court decided to terminate its rehabilitation proceedings, the finance ministry said Friday.
Adnoc Logistics and Services has signed a Dh3.3 billion ($900 million) order for four new liquefied natural gas vessels as it seeks to boost its LNG fleet to meet growing gas demand globally.
Standing in the middle of the MCG, Steve Waugh was asked whether he would like to see the stands packed for an Indian Premier League game at the ground.
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday called for increasing the Philippines’ defense spending to as much as 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), saying the country needs to build a stronger military to deter external threats as tensions with China persist in the West Philippine…
Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill hits recently reported to the ASX, led by Andean Silver in Chile, Midas Minerals in Namibia and Iltani Resources in Queensland.
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chip giant SK hynix Inc. is set to make its debut on the tech-heavy Nasdaq on Friday, opening a powerful new fundraising channel and broadening access to global investors seeking exposure to the booming artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market.
Kakao Bank CEO Yun Ho-young visited Mongolia this week as part of President Lee Jae Myung's business delegation, making Kakao Bank the only commercial bank represented in the group, the bank said Friday.
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…
The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Friday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Mongolia's Trade and Development Bank to provide $30 million in on-lending financing aimed at supporting exports of Korean consumer goods.
Hanwha Qcells, energy subsidiary of Hanwha Solutions, said Friday it would oversee the engineering and construction of one of the largest renewable energy complexes in the US, as it accelerates its expansion in the market.
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday warned foreign companies operating in South Korea against unfair labor practices, saying his administration would investigate allegations thoroughly and take strict action if violations are confirmed.
1866 -- The U.S. commercial ship General Sherman is set alight in a clash with Koreans after it sailed into the Taedong River, which flows through Pyongyang, now the North Korean capital. The ship sought to open trade with Korea, then a "hermit kingdom."
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index sharply rose, led by a semiconductor rally.
As global chip giant SK Hynix makes its Nasdaq debut Friday, the listing will test whether the stock will be able shed its long-standing "Korea discount."
It’s a very special dinner time for dogs and their owners in Hong Kong. For the first time in more than 30 years they can go out together to restaurants, thanks to a new policy aimed at promoting the pet economy. (AP video/Alice Fung)
Casino Plus, one of the country's leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), on July 9 launched a short drama series featuring Bathala, the supreme deity in Filipino mythology, based on the platform's popular game.
Readers discuss Europe’s air conditioning crisis, setting clear priorities for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, and the prison service’s bungled anti-drug message
Readers discuss Europe’s air conditioning crisis, setting clear priorities for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, and the prison service’s bungled anti-drug message
A global media production titan has been formed with the merging of Banijay and All3Media – a deal in which Abu Dhabi-linked RedBird IMI had a crucial hand.
For the past few years, companies around the world have been wrestling with the challenge of getting their employees to adopt artificial intelligence. While some businesses initially clamped down on AI use over security concerns, many others pushed hard to drive uptake. That race is now over.
Japan has called on its pension funds, which include one of the world’s largest, to invest in domestic assets, giving a boost to both bonds and the yen from levels near multidecade lows.
The foreign ministry said Friday the revised network act does not contain discriminatory provisions against foreign companies, and it will continue consultations with the United States to address concerns about the legislation.