33 h. ago South Korean county invites Myanmar refugees to revive dwindling population

Yeongyang County hopes to revitalise its community by welcoming refugees, offering new opportunities and utilising empty properties.

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36 h. ago South Korean medical schools face expulsion amid ongoing strike over government quotas

The government proposed increasing the medical school admission quota to address a doctor shortage, but students argue poor working conditions are the real issue.

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36 h. ago South Korean medical schools face expulsion amid ongoing strike over quotas

The government proposed increasing the medical school admission quota to address a doctor shortage, but students argue poor working conditions are the real issue.

Events

3 d. ago South Korean court orders Yoon’s release, Ubisoft backlash in Japan: 7 Asia highlights

From an Indian summit devolving into food fight to Nepal’s China-built airport, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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7 d. ago Why Are More South Korean Tourists Choosing China for Their Holidays with Direct Flights to Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an?

Why Are More South Korean Tourists Choosing China for Their Holidays with Direct Flights to Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an?  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago South Korean court orders release of suspended president Yoon Suk

Yoon was arrested in January on insurrection charges over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

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9 d. ago Assassin’s Creed Shadows sparks backlash in Japan over historical accuracy

Japanese critics say the video game from French developer Ubisoft distorts history and disrespects sacred sites.

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9 d. ago Assassin’s Creed Shadows sparks backlash in Japan over historical inaccuracies

Japanese critics say the video game from French developer Ubisoft distorts history and disrespects sacred sites.

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1 week ago Philippine Navy modernises with 2 new warships, but experts warn of strategic trade

The South Korean-built guided missile frigates have anti-submarine and anti-aircraft capabilities.

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2 w. ago Japanese woman investigated for kissing BTS’ Jin without consent at Seoul event

South Korean police summoned the fan to appear for questioning over an allegation of sexual harassment.

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2 w. ago South Korean city Gyeongju has ambitions beyond Apec – a third Trump

The governor of the North Gyeongsang city says he hopes the summit will become a ‘catalyst for peace’.

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2 w. ago Bali fumes at frugal tourists, Tesla faces boycott calls in Malaysia: 7 Asia highlights

From Bali’s frustration with tourists that don’t spend money to India’s choice of stealth fighter jets, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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2 w. ago Japan faces backlash for ‘shameful’ decision to skip nuclear ban summit despite Nobel Prize win

Activists argue that Japan is missing a crucial opportunity to champion disarmament, especially as the only nation to have experienced nuclear attacks.

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2 w. ago Chip war: South Korean think tank finds China ahead in key semiconductor technologies

The report is the latest indication of how China is catching up with global leaders in semiconductors despite US exports restrictions.

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3 w. ago North Korean POW captured in Ukraine seeks asylum in South, sparking potential ‘domino effect’

A North Korean soldier’s plea for asylum in South Korea could force Pyongyang to reconsider its involvement in the Ukraine war and complicate Seoul-Moscow ties.

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3 w. ago Roche goes beyond diagnostics innovation and builds partnerships for proactive healthcare

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As the global healthcare landscape evolves, coupled with the strains an ageing population exerts on healthcare systems, shifting to proactive health systems is essential. This shift is rooted in embedding diagnostics in healthcare systems across Asia and other regions. Although diagnostics inform over 70 percent of clinical decisions, it’s rarely at the forefront when addressing healthcare gaps. There is a need to explore mechanisms that incentivise this behavioural shift and adopt innovative strategies to prioritise prevention and holistic care. The key drivers for this shift include the consistent and sustainable upskilling of medical professionals, increased availability of cutting-edge innovations and technologies that enable healthcare professionals to leverage data, and a change in attitudes towards preventive care. Lance Little, Head of Region for Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific, highlights the increas...

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3 w. ago India’s challenge amid USAID freeze, young women swipe left on romance: 7 Asia highlights

From an opportunity for New Delhi to step up to Indonesians seeking jobs overseas, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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3 w. ago ‘Superconnector’ Hong Kong can share mainland China expertise with Asean: CY Leung

At Post’s China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025, ex-city leader highlights potential for deeper economic cooperation between country and bloc.

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