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Trip Inspiration
From devil-mouth caves to deer-filled parks, these sites deserve more love
From ancient temples in Bali to royal tombs in Korea, Asia’s World Heritage sites reveal rich histories beyond the spotlight.
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North Korea
Kim Jong-un set to signal stronger nuclear deterrence posture at congress
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Japan
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South Korea and Japan’s defence ministers face off in table tennis
30 Jan 2026 - 11:30PM
Japan
Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions
Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats.
30 Jan 2026 - 8:41PM
Cambodia
South Korea forced to act after Cambodian worker’s death in freezing dorm
Seoul has apologised and pledged to improve foreign worker housing following the woman’s death in a makeshift dwelling in 2020.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:01PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking
Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:45PM
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Parenting: newborns to toddlers
Rich South Korean mums face ‘worst nightmare’ over European baby food recall
Parents fret over ‘Gangnam formula’, a brand associated with wealthy families, after French firm Danone recalled it over toxin fears.
30 Jan 2026 - 9:28AM
Japan
Japan child suicides reach record high as experts warn of mounting pressures
The rise in child deaths contrasts with a broader decline in suicides, prompting scrutiny of school pressure and mental health support.
30 Jan 2026 - 5:59PM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Son Sook, grandma to Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha and award-winning actress
The war survivor fell in love with acting in high school and has won numerous awards, including South Korea’s equivalent of the Oscars.
30 Jan 2026 - 12:00AM
Korea Times
Why South Korea’s Gen Z steer towards bus driving as job market shifts
Bus driver licenses for people in their 20s and 30s rose 43 per cent in three years, driven by better pay, job security, and changing attitudes.
29 Jan 2026 - 6:14PM
China-EU relations
How Europe, not the US, became China’s No 1 trade headache
Electric vehicles, critical minerals and chips have become flashpoints in the relationship, survey shows.
29 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Art
Remembering Korean artist Chung Sang-hwa, master of monochrome
Korean modern art icon Chung Sang-hwa was known for his ‘dansaekhwa’ paintings, which demanded ‘foolishly endless repetition’.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
Trade
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Trump weaponises trade as globalisation becomes more fractured
As recognised by Canada, the fracturing of the global economy is in full swing. Policymakers and businesses should expect it to continue.
29 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
Crime
Jewellery store heists sweep South Korea amid soaring gold prices
Teenagers and adults are stealing gold to convert it into cash, with one robbery turning fatal in Bucheon.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:56AM
Asean
Just 1 visa to rule them all? How European-style pass could help Asean tourism
While Asean members such as Malaysia and Vietnam have shown strong post-pandemic growth, tourist numbers have lagged in the Philippines.
29 Jan 2026 - 2:41PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rise for seventh day, briefly cross 28,000 mark
Zijin, CNOOC, PetroChina, Longfor and China Overseas Land lift Hang Seng Index from early slump.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:57PM
Japan
Why more Japanese than ever support strengthening the military
A record-high survey result reflects how the war in Ukraine and regional tensions have reshaped Japan’s once cautious security outlook.
29 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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United States
US Treasury chief Bessent warns Canada on trade fights, slams EU-India deal
Official urges calm from Ottawa ahead of trade talks, says EU put trade ahead of Ukraine by easing pressure on India over Russian oil.
29 Jan 2026 - 8:26AM
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Hong Kong weather
How AI model predicts heavy rainstorms 4 hours in advance
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese researchers have developed a pioneering AI model.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:29PM
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Defence
Why US defence strategy may hurt leaders in South Korea, Japan
The National Defence Strategy states that the US will provide ‘more limited’ support to its allies in line with the ‘America-first’ policy.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:11PM
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Jobs
‘Poisoned chalice’: Seoul’s ‘metropolitan visa’ for foreign labour faces backlash
Debate grows whether the visa helps rival China’s dominance or is a dangerous fix for wage-driven shortages in the shipbuilding sector.
28 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korea’s ex-first lady gets 20 months’ jail for corruption
A court sentenced Kim for receiving luxury items from an official linked to the Unification Church.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:33PM
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North Korea
North Korean ex-envoy on Kim Jong-un’s ‘decapitation’ fears after Maduro’s fall
Kim will ‘overhaul the entire system regarding his security and countermeasures in case of an attack against him’, Lee Il-kyu says.
28 Jan 2026 - 1:26PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks maintain momentum to hit 4.5-year high
Busy Ming Group, China’s largest snack and drinks retailer, gains 69 per cent on its Hong Kong debut.
28 Jan 2026 - 6:19PM
New Openings
Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from matcha lattes to Japanese dipping noodles
Cult Korean brand Hetras and Japanese noodle shop Tsukemen Gyorai open their first Hong Kong outposts, and Matchali adds another location.
28 Jan 2026 - 6:00AM
North Korea
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US signals defence shift
As the Trump administration seeks to focus on the US homeland, it is urging South Korea to take the primary role in deterring Pyongyang.
28 Jan 2026 - 4:07AM
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Donald Trump
‘Taco Trump’ tally: US president carries out only 25% of tariff threats
Analysis finds Trump’s tariff threats often go unfulfilled, or retracted, with markets dismissing them as strategic bluster rather than firm policy.
28 Jan 2026 - 2:22AM
US-China trade war
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
World leaders are flocking to Beijing this year, seeking trade deals amid intensified Trump tariff threats.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
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