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Singapore
Singer Henry Lau calls out Singapore concert venue over blocked views
Lau says he is speaking out ‘for the sake of future artistes’ after the venue layout affected his interactions with fans.
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Mainland China
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China-South Korea summit wraps with a selfie
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China-South Korea relations
Li Qiang and Lee Jae Myung back free trade and multilateralism in Beijing talks
5 hours ago
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Food and Drinks
Chef ‘Triple Star’ of Culinary Class Wars gives Hong Kong a taste of Korea
In Hong Kong recently for a four-hands dinner, Scott Kang opens up on his Culinary Class Wars experience and redefining Korean cuisine.
6 hours ago
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Donald Trump
US’ Asian allies reluctant to slam Trump’s ‘cowboy tactics’ against Venezuela
These countries fear the consequences of criticising the US, particularly given Trump’s willingness to use the tariff threat in trade talks.
4 hours ago
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US-Venezuela conflict
South Koreans puzzled over Busan airport backdrop in US warning to Maduro
Some social media users questioned why the White House used the image for a message tied to the Venezuela operation.
6 Jan 2026 - 10:25AM
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China-Japan relations
‘Real and accelerating’: China-Japan military tensions surge amid missile race
Analysts hold out little hope that security pressures will ease, given US insistence that regional allies boost first island chain defences.
6 Jan 2026 - 11:31AM
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China-South Korea relations
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urges South Korea to ‘make correct strategic choices’
Appeal to President Lee Jae Myung comes as Seoul is looking to ‘open a new chapter’ in the relationship after years of tension.
5 Jan 2026 - 10:59PM
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North Korea
North Korea doubles down with missile test, slams ‘US hegemony’ over Maduro
The test also appears to indicate Pyongyang’s objection to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Beijing.
5 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM
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Robotics
China’s humanoid robot makers, Hong Kong start-ups set to dazzle CES 2026
Nearly a dozen Chinese humanoid robot makers are expected at the trade show, while Hong Kong sends its largest-ever delegation.
5 Jan 2026 - 11:00AM
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South Korean celebrities
South Korean ‘nation’s actor’ Ahn Sung-ki dies at 74
Ahn collected over 40 major movie awards in his lifetime, including winning the Grand Bell Awards for best actor five times.
5 Jan 2026 - 3:58PM
North Korea
North Korea links Sunday’s missile launch to ‘recent geopolitical crisis’
Kim Jong-un, who denounced the US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro, said achievements have been made in preparing forces ‘for an actual war’.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:05AM
China-South Korea relations
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung lands in Beijing with 200-strong delegation
State visit unfolds amid turbulent global landscape where South Korea must delicately navigate US-China rivalry and China-Japan tensions.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:00AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong ranked fourth for ‘post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific’
Researchers in Taiwan assess competitive positions of 16 major hub airports in region before and after pandemic.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:57PM
Korea Times
Novo breaks through K League barrier as first foreign goalkeeper in 28 years
Korea has lifted the ban on its clubs signing foreign shot-stoppers, and Yongin FC have taken full advantage, signing 33-year-old Emanuel Novo.
4 Jan 2026 - 4:24PM
Viral stories
Korean professors fined for taking students’ tests to inflate scores, stop budget cuts
Teachers sat ‘key’ exams to keep poorly performing people at university amid school closure threats; one academic faces extortion bid.
4 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
South Korean celebrities
South Korean singer Nana’s home intruder claims he ‘never touched her’
The intruder, who sustained a slight cut in the struggle, has also accused the K-pop star of attempted murder.
4 Jan 2026 - 3:00PM
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North Korea
North Korea fires missiles ahead of major party congress
The projectiles, launched off the North Korean east coast, are believed to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
4 Jan 2026 - 1:44PM
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China-South Korea relations
China conflict won’t benefit South Korea, Lee says ahead of state visit
South Korean leader, who is expected to meet Xi Jinping on Monday, also tells CCTV interview he respects one-China principle.
5 Jan 2026 - 12:44PM
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US-China relations
Chinese public warms to US while strongly backing Beijing’s trade stance: survey
‘Substantial’ uptick in favourability towards America compared with previous year, but still lower than scores for Britain, the EU and Asean.
3 Jan 2026 - 1:25AM
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China trade
China’s diplomatic divide: red carpet for Seoul, cold shoulder for Tokyo firms
While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives.
2 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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China-South Korea relations
South Korea’s Lee to ‘push denuclearisation, end to culture ban’ in China
Four-day trip starting on Sunday will make Lee Jae-myung the first sitting South Korean president to visit since 2019.
2 Jan 2026 - 11:38PM
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IPO
Biren surges, China military drills, CES technology show
This week: Biren Technology jumps on Hong Kong debut, PLA holds drills off Taiwan and factory activity returns to expansion. Next week: Chinese tech firms at CES, December CPI release, HSBC-Hang Seng Bank buyout vote, and more.
2 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
The Philippines
Why the Philippines’ military is betting on South Korean defence systems
The US$27.7 million contract covers combat management systems for two next-generation Philippine Navy frigates.
2 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
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North Korea
‘More than a beloved child’: palace visit renews debate on Pyongyang succession
State media has released images of the first recorded visit of Kim Ju-ae, the teen daughter of Kim Jong-un, to the country’s most sacred site.
2 Jan 2026 - 12:45PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks jump into 2026 with biggest surge since May
Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says.
2 Jan 2026 - 4:34PM
North Korea
Why North Korea’s Kim is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message
Kim praised North Korean troops fighting in the Ukraine war for their unwavering bravery for the sake of ‘the brotherly Russian people’.
2 Jan 2026 - 8:11AM
Hong Kong
Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy
Suppliers across Asia pursue legal action, but debt recovery prospects remain uncertain.
2 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM
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