[2026-08-05 11:13 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Inflation eases to 6.2% in July 2026, but still elevated

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/inflation-rate-philippines-july-2026/

[2026-08-05 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Some Tibetans embrace native language despite China's 'ethnic unity' law

Snippet: A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now. Her decision offers a glimpse into how some embrace their language and cultural identity in Tibet, a region that is autonomous but tightly controlled by Beijing. China’s new “ethnic unity” law mandates Mandarin as the primary language for schools and government.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-tibet-ethnic-unity-law-dalai-lama-7b65b56e0be7307175f429c97a81b93e

[2026-08-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fascinating and smart’: Christopher Nolan interview with China podcaster praised for depth

Snippet: Reflecting on the interview’s widespread success, Zhongshu noted, ‘a truly good interview has become a rare luxury’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362984/fascinating-and-smart-christopher-nolan-interview-china-podcaster-praised-depth?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fascinating and smart’: Christopher Nolan interview with China podcaster praised for depth

Snippet: Reflecting on the interview’s widespread success, Zhongshu noted, ‘a truly good interview has become a rare luxury’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362984/fascinating-and-smart-christopher-nolan-interview-china-podcaster-praised-depth

[2026-08-05 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank jumps 10% as Asia tech stocks track Wall Street AI rally

Snippet: Asian technology stocks surged Wednesday after a strong Wall Street rally overnight that saw robust corporate earnings and easing oil prices push major U.S. indexes to fresh records.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/softbank-samsung-sk-hynix-samsung-tech-rally.html

[2026-08-05 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Police raid Starbucks Korea over controversial promotional event

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea on Wednesday over allegations of defamation stemming from the coffee chain's controversial marketing campaign that evoked painful memories of the May 18 pro-democracy uprising.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805002451315

[2026-08-05 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 5, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – On the 13th day of Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment trial, former Commission on Audit (COA) Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office auditor Roderick Wamil returns to the witness stand, this time to answer clarificatory questions from senator-judges on his testimony regarding the alleged misuse of confidential funds.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/483460/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-aug-5-2026/

[2026-08-05 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China's super-rich 'in shock' and hunting for cash as Beijing issues surprise tax on offshore trusts

Snippet: Offshore trusts have long been used by China's ultra-rich to tuck away hundreds of billions of dollars outside the country. Now, a move by Beijing to tax them has set off a rush to lawyers and a scramble for cash.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/wealthy-chinese-race-for-tax-advice-as-beijing-targets-offshore-trusts.html

[2026-08-05 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index surged, driven by gains in technology stocks.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805001700320

[2026-08-05 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bain Capital to buy Taiwan-originated Gong Cha chain for over $635m

Snippet: Gong Cha has gained popularity for its bubble tea and operates over 2,000 stores in roughly 30 countries and regions worldwide.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/bain-capital-to-buy-taiwan-originated-gong-cha-chain-for-over-635m

[2026-08-05 10:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to host Ecuador, Uruguay in Sept. friendlies

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will host Ecuador and Uruguay in men's football friendly matches in September, the sport's national federation announced Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805002500315

[2026-08-05 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala, Venus Williams resume stalled partnership in Toronto

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala and American great Venus Williams continue their stalled partnership at the National Bank Open in Toronto.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/sports/alex-eala-venus-williams-resume-stalled-partnership-in-toronto/2398562

[2026-08-05 10:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea's foreign reserves rise in July

Snippet: South Korea's foreign reserves rose for the second consecutive month in July due to issuance of foreign exchange stabilization bonds, the central bank said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831162

[2026-08-05 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cartoon for August 5, 2026 | The National

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Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/08/05/us-japan-dollar-yen/

[2026-08-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are Indonesia’s Prabowo and ultra rich ‘9 Dragons’ on a collision course?

Snippet: Analysts say the pressure on Indonesia’s older business elite forms part of a broader two-pronged strategy of state capitalism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362973/are-indonesias-prabowo-and-ultra-rich-9-dragons-collision-course?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are Indonesia’s Prabowo and ultra rich ‘9 Dragons’ on a collision course?

Snippet: Analysts say the pressure on Indonesia’s older business elite forms part of a broader two-pronged strategy of state capitalism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362973/are-indonesias-prabowo-and-ultra-rich-9-dragons-collision-course

[2026-08-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s new sovereign bond sale in Hong Kong is drawing global interest

Snippet: Arriving hot on the heels of the city’s landmark China government bond futures rollout, the latest tranche reinforces Hong Kong's role as a super-connector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362961/why-chinas-new-sovereign-bond-sale-hong-kong-drawing-global-interest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s new sovereign bond sale in Hong Kong is drawing global interest

Snippet: Arriving hot on the heels of the city’s landmark China government bond futures rollout, the latest tranche reinforces Hong Kong's role as a super-connector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362961/why-chinas-new-sovereign-bond-sale-hong-kong-drawing-global-interest

[2026-08-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] Urgent to put the Philippines on the medical tourism map

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/philippines-medical-tourism-potential/

[2026-08-05 09:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense buildup

Snippet: North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to return to a "war criminal state," denouncing the United States for allowing Tokyo to pursue rearmament.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831132

[2026-08-05 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Europe's heatwave isn't cooling Asian travelers' holiday plans for the continent

Snippet: As Europe endures another summer of record-breaking heat, Asian travelers continue to flock to the continent, with little sign that soaring temperatures are dampening demand.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/europe-heatwave-travel-demand-asia.html

[2026-08-05 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US intervened to contain Asia currency risks, Bessent says

Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to Nikkei in August 2025. This year's interview, conducted Aug. 4, was Nikkei's second opportunity to speak to him exclusively. (Photo by Kosuke Takami)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/us-intervened-to-contain-asia-currency-risks-bessent-says

[2026-08-05 08:35 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Slow-moving Maymay intensifies into tropical storm

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-maymay-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-5-2026-5am/

[2026-08-05 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Daikin posts higher profit on AC sales driven by European heat waves

Snippet: Data centers and European heat waves buoyed Daikin Industries' operating profit to a record April-June high. (Photo by Kento Awashima)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/daikin-posts-higher-profit-on-ac-sales-driven-by-european-heat-waves

[2026-08-05 08:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense buildup

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to return to a "war criminal state," denouncing the United States for allowing Tokyo to pursue rearmament.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805000400315

[2026-08-05 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition

Snippet: The Philippines is known as the call centre capital of the world

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgr7nxve05go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-05 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SpaceX reports 92% revenue jump in first post-IPO earnings

Snippet: SpaceX, which went public in June, has three business segments: space, connectivity and AI. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/spacex-reports-92-revenue-jump-in-first-post-ipo-earnings

[2026-08-05 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 5)

Snippet: Is this really the defense posture for a grave security situation?: A string of errors, from unloaded rifles to drone misidentifications, is deepening concerns over Korea's readiness and command stability

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805000800315

[2026-08-05 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 5)

Snippet: Clearing ex-DPK lawmaker of aides abuse allegations: A rushed prosecution reform replete with gaps in administration of justice

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805000700315

[2026-08-05 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 5)

Snippet: Adapting to heat: Rising temperatures demand an overhaul of South Korea's disaster response system

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805000600315

[2026-08-05 08:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Summer returns, so does debate over shirtless runners

Snippet: Shirtless male runners may be a common sight in some overseas cities and beach resorts, but the practice remains relatively unfamiliar and controversial in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10830849

[2026-08-05 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How ‘evil’ was the British Empire? Centuries of theft and destruction

Snippet: From Indian colonisation to the opium trade, an empire of avarice and brutality was powered by the East India Company

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3362778/how-evil-was-british-empire-centuries-theft-and-destruction?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Jameela Jamil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How ‘evil’ was the British Empire? Centuries of theft and destruction

Snippet: From Indian colonisation to the opium trade, an empire of avarice and brutality was powered by the East India Company

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3362778/how-evil-was-british-empire-centuries-theft-and-destruction

[2026-08-05 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Castro: Lacson won't compromise Taguig flood control probe

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro believes that Sen. Panfilo Lacson would not "compromise" his goal to investigate questionable flood control projects in Taguig City just to improve his relations with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/news/castro-lacson-wont-compromise-taguig-flood-control-probe/2398528

[2026-08-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's foreign reserves rise in July

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves rose for the second consecutive month in July due to issuance of foreign exchange stabilization bonds, the central bank said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260804007800320

[2026-08-05 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indian ship sinks in Red Sea off Yemen after attack

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Coast guards rescued the crew of an Indian-flagged commercial ship that sank in the Red Sea on Tuesday after an attack, a local official in the Yemeni city of Mokha said, with New Delhi condemning the "unprovoked" aggression.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/indian-ship-sinks-in-red-sea-off-yemen-after-attack/2398512

[2026-08-05 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Northeast Asia's nuclear deterrence is maturing faster than its diplomacy

Snippet: A nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the China's People's Liberation Army Navy is pictured during a military display in the South China Sea on April 12, 2018. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/northeast-asia-s-nuclear-deterrence-is-maturing-faster-than-its-diplomacy

[2026-08-05 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Detroit at Seattle — Detroit SportsNet, MLBN, Mariners.TV, MLB.TV

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-d58e8ce4a50235f8d89621ba3b425054

[2026-08-05 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: AFP says West PH Sea issue should tap Filipinos’ patriotism, not division

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the issue of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should be a “unifying factor” among all Filipinos that should elicit unequivocal patriotism and nationalism amid dissenting opinions on Chinese aggression in the disputed waters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/news/afp-says-west-ph-sea-issue-should-tap-filipinos-patriotism-not-division/2398389

[2026-08-05 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: What's driving the rising unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Snippet: For decades, global attention on Kashmir has focused overwhelmingly on the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control (LoC), the heavily militarised de facto border that divides the disputed Himalayan region between India and Pakistan.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/whats-driving-rising-unrest-pakistan-administered-kashmir

[2026-08-05 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mitsubishi Motors to expand Pajero SUV revival with midsize model

Snippet: The Pajero gained popularity in Japan in the 1990s with its offroad capabilities. (Mitsubishi Motors)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/mitsubishi-motors-to-expand-pajero-suv-revival-with-midsize-model

[2026-08-05 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Teodoro files bill to strengthen DRMM workers' protection, benefits

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Marikina First District Rep. Marcy Teodoro has filed a bill seeking to establish a Magna Carta for public disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) workers, saying disaster responders deserve stronger legal protection, better compensation, and greater job security amid the country's growing vulnerability to natural hazards.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/news/national/teodoro-files-bill-to-strengthen-drmm-workers-protection-benefits/2398383

[2026-08-05 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: World's Largest PC Makers Start Using Memory Chips From China's CXMT

Snippet: It's not just Apple that is scrambling to find cheap memory alternatives to the DRAM offerings from the memory "cartel" of Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron: according to the Nikkei Asia, a trio of the world's leading PC makers - HP, Asus and Acer - have started to use small amounts of chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (better known as the recently IPOed CXMT) amid an unprecedented memory shortage fueled by demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/worlds-largest-pc-makers-start-using-memory-chips-chinas-cxmt

[2026-08-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian ship sinks in Red Sea after attack near Yemen

Snippet: Yemeni officials blamed the Iran-backed Houthis, while New Delhi condemned the ‘unprovoked’ aggression

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3362980/indian-ship-sinks-red-sea-after-attack-near-yemen?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 05:34 UTC+10:00] [Red Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian ship sinks in Red Sea after attack near Yemen

Snippet: Yemeni officials blamed the Iran-backed Houthis, while New Delhi condemned the ‘unprovoked’ aggression

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3362980/indian-ship-sinks-red-sea-after-attack-near-yemen

[2026-08-05 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Golden Japanese island is off the beaten track but easy to reach

Snippet: An exile for dissidents, a trading hub and home of Japan’s biggest and most productive gold and silver mine: Sado Island has been many things over the centuries. Lately, however, it is scenery, history and culture that draw visitors here.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/golden-japanese-island-is-off-the-beaten-track-but-easy-to-reach-20260728-p60j3p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bachelet-led panel urges Latin America not to choose sides in US-China rivalry

Snippet: ECLAC commission says the region should leverage critical minerals but recognises limits imposed by US security dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362979/bachelet-led-panel-urges-latin-america-not-choose-sides-us-china-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 04:50 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bachelet-led panel urges Latin America not to choose sides in US-China rivalry

Snippet: ECLAC commission says the region should leverage critical minerals but recognises limits imposed by US security dominance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362979/bachelet-led-panel-urges-latin-america-not-choose-sides-us-china-rivalry

[2026-08-05 04:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Comelec okays including sworn declaration on conflict of interest in CoC

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) approved including a sworn declaration on conflict of interest in certificates of candidacy (CoC).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/news/national/comelec-okays-including-sworn-declaration-on-conflict-of-interest-in-coc/2398379

[2026-08-05 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Furukawa Electric to spend $635m in Japan, US, Brazil, India amid AI boom

Snippet: Demand is growing for Furukawa Electric's fiber-optic cables as data centers that power AI require more communications capacity. (Furukawa Electric)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/furukawa-electric-to-spend-635m-in-japan-us-brazil-india-amid-ai-boom