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Sun, January 20, 2019 | 01:22

Chip demand likely to recover in second half of this year

The demand for semiconductors could pick up in the second half of this year, an official said Friday, citing industry experts. Many industry sources shared this view at a meeting in Seoul organized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Participants included executives from Samsung Electronics Co. and its smaller local rival, SK hynix.

IT | 2019-01-19 18:41

S. Korea's nuclear envoy may visit Sweden for talks with N. Korea

South Korea's chief nuclear envoy appears to be on his way to Sweden for a possible meeting with a senior North Korean official, a diplomatic source said Friday.

North Korea | 2019-01-19 18:35

Trump, North Korean leader to hold 2nd summit next month

Philippines' richest man Sy dies

The Philippines' wealthiest man Henry Sy, who rose from being a penniless Chinese immigrant to leading a multi-billion dollar business empire, died on Saturday, his conglomerate has announced. The 94-year-old, from the Chinese city of Xiamen, made his fortune with a Philippine shopping centre conglomerate that has put up some of the largest malls in the world.

Asia Pacific | 2019-01-19 18:25

UN chief calls for US-N. Korea roadmap to scrap nuclear weapons

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged the United States and North Korea to agree on a roadmap for serious negotiations on scrapping Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic weapons. "We believe it's high time to make sure that the negotiations between the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea start again seriously and that a roadmap is clearly d...

North Korea | 2019-01-19 12:54

Trump, North Korean leader to hold 2nd summit next month

Embattled animal rights activist apologizes

The head of a South Korean animal shelter on Saturday apologized for euthanizing stray pets, but claimed that she put stray pets to death with a "humanitarian" purpose. Park So-yeon, chief executive of the organization Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth (CARE), has been accused of euthanizing more than 200 homeless animals and of secretly burying a number of them between 2...

Investigations | 2019-01-19 12:42

A stunning fall from grace for 'animal savior'

Researchers come face to face with huge great white shark

Two shark researchers who came face to face with what could be one of the largest great whites ever recorded are using their encounter as an opportunity to push for legislation that would protect sharks in Hawaii. Ocean Ramsey, a shark researcher and conservationist, told The Associated Press that she encountered the 20-foot (6-meter) shark Tuesday near a dead sperm whale off...

Americas | 2019-01-19 10:33

Grammys performers: Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, Janelle Monae

Album of the year nominees Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, Janelle Monae and Post Malone will perform at next month's Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello and Dan + Shay will also hit the stage at the Feb. 10 event. The Grammys will air live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Music | 2019-01-19 10:20

Sony Music drops US singer R. Kelly: reports

Sony Music has called it quits with embattled singer R. Kelly, ending his contract with subsidiary RCA after a documentary aired accusing him of repeated cases of sexual abuse, media reports said Friday. While Variety and Billboard reported the breakup, Sony Music did not immediately confirm it when contacted by AFP.

Music | 2019-01-19 10:09

Judo federation permanently bans ex-coach over sexual assault allegations

The national judo federation said Friday it has issued a lifetime ban on a former high school judo coach accused of sexually assaulting his former athlete.

Other Sports | 2019-01-19 09:59

Canada says it won't be deterred by Chinese pressure

Canada's public safety minister said Friday that the country won't be deterred by Chinese pressure after China threatened reprisals if Huawei was banned from supplying equipment for 5G networks, highlighting the growing rift between America's neighbor and the emerging superpower.

IT | 2019-01-19 09:41

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