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Aviation
Jeju Air crash: South Korean auditor says ministry prioritised cost over safety
The audit said the transport ministry allowed 14 non-compliant localiser structures at eight airports to reduce earthwork costs.
19 minutes ago
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks extend rebound on proposed oil reserve release
4 hours ago
China energy security
As war on Iran escalates, Asia scrambles to deal with global energy fallout
3 hours ago
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Beauty
Romi Beauty’s founders on creating multitasking products for Asian skin
Arissa Cheo, Yoyo Cao and Lin Ting sat down with Style as the Singaporean make-up and skincare brand lands at Sephora in Hong Kong.
4 hours ago
Korean peninsula
South Korea gets wake-up call as US diverts military assets to Middle East
President Lee Jae Myung urges South Korea to boost its own defence amid reports of US military assets being redeployed to the Middle East.
5 hours ago
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Hong Kong entertainment
Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date
Veteran rockers’ show originally scheduled for March 24 cancelled, with new concert added on March 29.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
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China-North Korea relations
China-North Korea rail link restored as neighbours try to get ties back on track
Restoring tourist travel has been seen as a litmus test of Pyongyang’s willingness to rebuild relations with its biggest trading partner.
10 Mar 2026 - 10:16PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asia sees violence, fuel rationing, queues as energy crunch over war hits
In Bangladesh a man was killed and the military has been deployed, while lines have formed elsewhere too, as many nations rely on imports.
10 Mar 2026 - 5:59PM
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Korean peninsula
‘Terrible consequences’: North Korea hits out over US-South Korea drills
Sister of North Korean leader says 11-day Freedom Shield exercise to harm regional stability.
10 Mar 2026 - 3:19PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rebound after oil falls as Trump says Iran war could end soon
US objectives in Iran are ‘pretty well complete’ but the war could continue if Tehran attempted to stop global oil supplies, Trump says.
10 Mar 2026 - 5:19PM
Energy
South Korea pulls rare move in bid to shield residents from Iran oil shock
As a nation that imports nearly every drop of oil it consumes, South Korea is hitting the panic button to shield citizens from rising prices.
10 Mar 2026 - 10:19AM
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Asia travel
K-tourism 2.0: Gen Z tourists prefer singing, dancing immersive holidays
K-pop and K-culture are driving a rise in tourism in South Korea, and many Gen Z visitors are opting for immersive experiences.
9 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
Mergers & Acquisitions
Investment firms remain upbeat on deals despite geopolitical tensions, bankers say
Private equity, sovereign funds and family offices are sitting on record stocks of dry powder even as geopolitical risks cloud the global outlook.
9 Mar 2026 - 5:47PM
US-China relations
Taiwan tensions No 1 in Beijing’s top 10 geopolitical risks of 2026: think tank
Most consequential external security variable may be uncertainty in the US ahead of the midterm elections in November, report warns.
9 Mar 2026 - 3:42PM
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Korean peninsula
US begins large military exercise with South Korea while attacking Iran
Thousands of troops begin annual drills amid speculation over US Patriot redeployment to the Middle East.
9 Mar 2026 - 11:45AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks slump alongside Asian markets after oil crosses US$100
Brent crude jumps over 20 per cent to trade at around US$110 a barrel, prompting investors to further reduce risk exposure.
9 Mar 2026 - 4:53PM
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China's military weapons
Why have China’s arms imports plummeted 72% over the past 5 years?
Neighbours in Asia and Oceania increase their overseas weapons purchases amid ‘fears over China’s intentions’.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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An America in decline will keep losing wars to weaker foes – including in Iran
When battles become a matter of choice rather than necessity or survival, US leaders have a preternatural ability to choose badly and undermine their own country.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM
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North Korea
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Under Kim Jong-un, North Korea is burying the dream of reunification
The Workers’ Party Congress signals a different form of “liberation” – securing regime survival through nuclear deterrence, not the liberation of the Korean peninsula.
8 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Wine and Spirits
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Troye Sivan on wine, creativity and working with people he loves
The Tsu Lange Yor founder on designing limited edition pieces, why wine taps the same creativity as music, and his pride in his homeland.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
China’s private sector
From oil to saffron: how US-Iran conflict is rattling Chinese retail investors
Retail investors on Chinese platforms probe companies about supply-chain risks and opportunities as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
8 Mar 2026 - 8:27PM
Vietnam
In Vietnam’s Da Nang, South Korean tourism boom meets growing resentment
The coastal city has become a hub for Korean tourists and businesses, but workers and residents say the boom has also exposed frictions.
8 Mar 2026 - 9:59PM
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Iran
Seoul’s missile shield vs Iranian barrage: the fight to protect UAE’s skies
Abu Dhabi wants faster Cheongung-II missile battery deliveries from Seoul amid 96 per cent interception success against Iranian attacks.
7 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Boao Forum for Asia
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Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month
The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year.
7 Mar 2026 - 10:01AM
Korea Times
Showcase your Korean and compete for prizes in language speaking contest
Running until May 7, The Korea Times’ Korean Language Speaking Contest is split into speech and pronunciation categories.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
Qatar
Qatar’s LNG halt exposes Asia’s energy vulnerability
Analysts say the turmoil underscores Asia’s need to shift to renewable energy, as nations scramble for alternatives amid the disruption.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM
Korean drama reviews
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Boyfriend on Demand: AI dating K-drama with Jisoo is too conventional
Blackpink singer stars opposite Seo In-guk as woman dating AI-generated men in a show hampered by its adherence to the K-drama romcom model.
6 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
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Arctic
Middle powers Canada, South Korea set Arctic course between China-Russia and US
Seoul’s security agreement with Ottawa is also a ‘hedge’ against a transactional Washington, an analyst says.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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