2 h. ago Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy

Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.

Politics

20 h. ago Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe

Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.

Events

37 h. ago China’s military identifies US and Japanese destroyers as ‘enemy vessels’

Navy open day display states that YJ-18A anti-ship missile can strike warships such as America’s Arleigh Burke-class and Japan’s Atago-class.

Events

38 h. ago South Korea, US aim for ‘July package’ to resolve tariff disputes

Seoul has offered to partner with Washington in shipbuilding and energy, and says it aims to address their bilateral trade imbalance.

Politics

44 h. ago Japan ‘kept man’ gains fame for being supported by 15 wealthy women, earns US$7,000 monthly

During Covid pandemic, his client base shrank from 15 to 7, prompting him to develop new strategies for financial stability.

Economics

45 h. ago Shanghai aims for leading role in China’s commercial space sector

Shanghai aims for leading role in China’s commercial space sector  South China Morning Post

Politics

45 h. ago The best souvenir from Korea? It’s rice for rising numbers of Japanese visitors

Amid a rice shortage in Japan that has seen prices rise 92 per cent in a year, Japanese visitors to Korea are buying the grain to take home.

Politics

49 h. ago Auto show: German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD

AI models developed by Chinese tech companies, including DeepSeek and Big Tech firms, have emerged as popular choices for carmakers.

Politics

49 h. ago German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD

German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD  South China Morning Post

Politics

54 h. ago Merck Stock Reverses, Though Gardasil 'Woes' Continue In China, Japan

Merck Stock Reverses, Though Gardasil 'Woes' Continue In China, Japan  Investor's Business Daily

Politics

62 h. ago Trump aims to fight China's control of minerals by investing in miners

Trump aims to fight China's control of minerals by investing in miners  CNBC

Politics

62 h. ago Japan’s World Expo struggles with visitor figures amid slew of bad publicity

Despite hitting 1 million visitors, Osaka Expo 2025 has been plagued by a bomb scare, methane explosion and long queues.

Politics

63 h. ago Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory

In special message issued at 6pm, forecaster says some ‘areas of intense thundery showers’ expected to affect vicinity of Pearl River Delta.

Politics

68 h. ago Breaking ranks: China’s new journal publishing benchmarks to boost scientific soft power

Beijing aims to assert voice in global academic discourse by overhauling grading system that covers thousands of Chinese scientific journals.

Politics

2 d. ago How the US is reinforcing the ‘first island chain’ to deter China

Strategic bombers, launch platforms and missile systems are being deployed throughout the region in a strong message to Beijing.

Politics

2 d. ago Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as tariffs bite

Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as tariffs bite  Financial Times

Economics

2 d. ago Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as US tariffs bite

Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as US tariffs bite  Financial Times

Economics

3 d. ago China ‘big stomach’ eater devours expensive seafood buffet in Japan, slammed for being cheap

Competitive eater with millions of followers has downed 25kg of king crabs in single sitting, eaten 35 burgers and 30 chicken drumsticks in four hours.

Politics

3 d. ago Chinese lidar sensor maker Hesai aims to quadruple production to meet rising demand

The company plans to boost production to 2 million units this year from about 502,000 units in 2024, founder and CEO David Li Yifan says.

Politics

3 d. ago Hesai to quadruple lidar output as it extends lead in laser range finders for EVs, robots

The company plans to boost production to 2 million units this year from about 502,000 units in 2024, founder and CEO David Li Yifan says.

Politics