China lures global academic talent with high salaries, research funds and exclusive perks

VNExpress - Oct 27, 2026

China has built a network of nearly 200 national and provincial talent programs offering cash bonuses, research grants, tax breaks and other incentives to attract scientists from overseas.

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The collision of two Philippine Air Force training aircraft that killed four pilots has raised questions about whether the service’s training, maintenance and safety systems can keep pace with Manila’s ambitions to acquire more advanced combat aircraft. The crash, which occurred during a fly-by rehearsal at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas province, south of Manila, on Friday has renewed calls for a comprehensive review of the Air Force’s ageing fleet, pilot instruction, maintenance...

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KIDAPAWAN CITY —The Diocese of Kidapawan has mourned the desecration of a parish church in M’lang town, after unidentified thieves robbed its tabernacle and dishonored the Blessed Sacrament. In a decree issued on Monday, Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo directed the suspension of Masses and other sacramental celebrations at the Sta. Teresita del Niño Jesus

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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Mimaropa encouraged all tourism establishments in the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan to implement water-saving measures and protect guests and personnel from extreme heat as the El Niño phenomenon threatens water supplies and normal operations. In Advisory No. 2026-10-004,

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MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife, Nancy dela Rosa, has pleaded to the “powerful few” not to use her husband for their personal agenda, stressing the senator needs help, not persecution. She also thanked dela Rosa’s supporters, saying they have helped her realize “that there are millions who still believe and support”

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LUCENA CITY — The body of a missing 9-year-old boy was recovered from the Pansipit River near the municipal boundaries of Agoncillo and Lemery in Batangas on Monday afternoon (Oct. 26), a day after his disappearance was reported. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Batangas said the boy’s body was found near Palanas Bridge in Lemery

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