94 m. ago South China Sea: Vietnam protests against Sandy Cay moves, raising flashpoint fears

Vietnam has urged China and the Philippines to ‘refrain from actions’ and respect its sovereignty over the archipelago.

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6 h. ago Philippine warship sinks prematurely, scuppering its use for Balikatan target practice

The 80-year-old BRP Miguel Malvar was supposed to be a target ship in the US-Philippines Balikatan drills – until it started taking on water.

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20 h. ago Philippines confronts Chinese ship’s ‘unlawful activities’ amid South China Sea tensions

Manila deployed a coastguard vessel and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research ship conducting illegal activities in its waters last week, the Philippines coastguard said.

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21 h. ago South Korea’s sinkhole cases spark fears of underground malls’ structural stability

In Seoul alone, over 63 sinkholes have been reported across the city since March 2022, according to a newspaper.

Politics

28 h. ago Philippines faces educational crisis with 18 million graduates functionally illiterate

One in five high-school graduates cannot comprehend or understand a simple story, survey shows.

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49 h. ago Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

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51 h. ago US calls out China's unfair trade practices as 28 textile plants shut down

US calls out China's unfair trade practices as 28 textile plants shut down  The Economic Times

Politics

3 d. ago US professor teaches Assassin’s Creed trolls a lesson by killing with kindness

Narrative adviser Sachi Schmidt-Hori became the target of backlash by gamers who did not like the idea of a ‘woke’ Black African samurai.

Society

4 d. ago Israeli military attacks target near Syria’s presidential palace

The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority.

Events

4 d. ago Trump cannot look to the past to make US manufacturing great again

Instead of competing with China in shipping, rare earths or EVs, the president should target leading-edge industries like aerospace and quantum computing.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump’s trade war starts to bite as China’s cargo shipments slump

US tariffs are beginning to take a toll – but some analysts believe Beijing could still achieve 5 per cent GDP target.

Transport

5 d. ago Japan seeks regional sway as PM Ishiba courts Vietnam, Philippines on trade and security

Ishiba’s visits follow Chinese President Xi Jinping’s own tour of the region, reflecting a broader competition for influence.

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5 d. ago Wall Street sinks following signals of sputtering US economy

Wednesday’s worse-than-expected reports compound worries that Trump’s trade war may single-handedly drag the US economy into a recession.

Politics

5 d. ago Wall Street storms back from early losses, concluding a month of Trump chaos

Stocks tumbled at first after news of a shrinking US economy, but bounced back following a good report on inflation.

Events

5 d. ago Chinese astronauts touch down, senior PLA official ousted: SCMP daily highlights

From a difficult return to Earth to a US show of force near the Philippines, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Politics

5 d. ago Philippines’ new digital nomad visa: a boost for tourism or Pogo loophole?

Strict laws should be put in place to prevent these visas from being exploited by banned offshore gaming operators, critics warn.

Politics

5 d. ago Filipino cardinal tipped to become next pope: ‘if I were God, I wouldn’t choose me’

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines has a history of advocating for the poor, migrants and other marginalised people.

Politics

6 d. ago China’s Shandong carrier makes rare show of force as US and Philippines hold joint drills

Aircraft carrier’s moves showcase China’s capacity for ‘rapid and frequent’ missions as it refines blue-water capabilities, analysts say.

Politics

6 d. ago Walmart, Home Depot, Target Push Chinese Suppliers To Resume Shipments, Agree To Absorb Tariffs: Report

Walmart, Home Depot, Target Push Chinese Suppliers To Resume Shipments, Agree To Absorb Tariffs: Report  Yahoo Finance

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6 d. ago Walmart, Home Depot, Target Restart China Shipments, Will Cover Tariffs: China Source

Walmart, Home Depot, Target Restart China Shipments, Will Cover Tariffs: China Source  Investor's Business Daily

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