Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations
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[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chubby youngster in a daze after agreeing to dad’s ‘likes for skips’ idea; asks father to help him out after massive response
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[2026-02-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An estimated 1.4 million Malaysian adults vape, despite existing curbs. Many say new laws will simply push them back to cigarettes
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[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: * Data delayed by at least 15 minutes
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[2026-02-22 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As China embraces humanoid robots, policymakers and companies are expanding the scope of innovation and applications in daily life
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[2026-02-22 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A China ultrapassou os Estados Unidos e voltou a figurar como principal parceiro comercial da Alemanha, segundo dados divulgados nesta sexta‑feira (20/02) pelo Departamento Federal de Estatísticas da Alemanha (Destatis).
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[2026-02-22 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-02-22 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Original perspectives and fresh thinking on issues of concern to Asia from around the region, plus editorials and letters to the editor. Please contact us if you would like to submit a letter to be considered for publication.
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[2026-02-22 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This is the final shot at gold for China’s defending champion, who has won two silver medals so far but failed to top the podium
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[2026-02-22 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A criminal investigation has been launched after reports that the tour had been run by an unregistered operator
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[2026-02-22 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: भारत और ब्राजील ने 21 फरवरी को रणनीतिक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण 'महत्वपूर्ण खनिजों' और 'रेयर अर्थ्स' (दुर्लभ तत्वों) के क्षेत्र में सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए एक दूरगामी समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए. भारत के प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और ब्राजील के राष्ट्रपति लुईज इनासियो लूला दा सिल्वा के बीच नई दिल्ली में हुई गहन वार्ता के बाद इस साझेदारी को अंतिम रूप दिया गया.
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[2026-02-22 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Americans win after failing to reach podium in women’s and men’s finals, where China took golds through married pair Wang Xindi, Xu Mengtao
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[2026-02-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts are uncertain how much demand there will be for the fighter in the face of competition from the US F-35 or cheaper alternatives
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[2026-02-22 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With China holding a near-monopoly on rare earths production, India and other countries are seeking alternative sources
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[2026-02-21 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Kabul reports dozens of casualties including women and children in the country
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[2026-02-21 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Tokyo positive on investments ahead of March summit; Indonesia, Malaysia, others weigh in
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[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zoe Atkin competes for Britain without flak, while Gu has faced more criticism for representing China, this time from the US Vice-President
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[2026-02-21 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed orangutan companion
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[2026-02-21 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Higher social interaction during the month of Ramadan may increase exposure risks, the ministry says
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[2026-02-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese retailer partners with Mitsui & Co. on plantation in Brazil
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[2026-02-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese retailer partners with Mitsui & Co. on plantation in Brazil
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[2026-02-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A global index on corruption perceptions shows the Philippines posting its lowest ranking since 2012
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[2026-02-21 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will closely monitor additional U.S. measures and the trade environment as U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose a new 10 percent "global tariff" on all countries following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against his emergency tariffs, Cheong Wa Dae said Saturday.
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[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations
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[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money
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[2026-02-21 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Buyers are queuing up for Bali-based Tuksedo's hand-built 'replica' vehicles
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[2026-02-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Archaeologists hope the newly discovered ruins at Siddhartha Gautam’s childhood palace will help secure Unesco World Heritage status
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[2026-02-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Central Visayas, also known as Region VII, is a region of the Philippines, located in the Visayas. It has a population of 8,081,988 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 15,872.58 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Unrestrained military AI could doom us all. The window for a global middle-power alliance to rein in the superpowers is closing fast
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[2026-02-21 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Eclectic program highlights identity, craftsmanship and next-generation designers
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[2026-02-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Restoration and sustainable aquaculture project held up as model for other major river systems such as the Mekong and Amazon
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[2026-02-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With counting errors forcing revotes this Sunday, the reformist opposition is seizing on irregularities to demand a fresh election
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[2026-02-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI rivalry is challenging the traditional strategies of China’s ‘big tech’ firms and how they have monetised their products in the past
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[2026-02-21 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A selection of striking photos from across Asia
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[2026-02-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: No longer confined to trade and technology, competition between China and the West is now playing out in the realm of cultural imagination
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[2026-02-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam
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[2026-02-21 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A row over K-pop fan behaviour in Malaysia has spiralled into a bitter regional dispute online, with echoes of the ‘Milk Tea Alliance’
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[2026-02-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Young people are turning their backs on parties, fashion and fine dining in hope of finding ‘the good life’ by embracing simplicity
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[2026-02-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Kim Jong-un set to outline his end-of-decade vision, the notable absence of his teenage daughter raises fresh succession questions
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[2026-02-21 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Plan focuses on 'organic growth' and aggressive investment in advanced technologies
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[2026-02-21 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: An evening of elegance and pride unfolded at the prestigious Museo ng Muntinlupa as distinguished guests gathered for the much-anticipated sashing and crowning of Adela Mae Marshall. The ceremony was held under the guidance of local director Lynn Bautista, Execom Gale Salazar and Mags Cue, vice president for national and global search of the Miss Universe Philippines organization.
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[2026-02-21 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Study finds many government websites in China inaccessible from abroad, suggesting bid to prevent open-source intelligence gathering
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[2026-02-21 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Eastern Visayas, also known as Region VIII, is a region of the Philippines, located in the Visayas. It has a population of 4,547,150 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 23,234.78 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-21 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Country’s athletes have won four gold medals in past two days after going winless for first 12 during Milano Cortina Games
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[2026-02-21 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Decision threatens administration’s trade agenda; casts shadow on Xi-Trump summit as some China tariffs wiped out before Beijing talks
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[2026-02-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s ban on exports of the vital metal could kick in again in November – and the US still has no realistic alternative supplier
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[2026-02-21 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Masih 40 menit sebelum film dimulai, tapi Bioskop Delphi Filmpalast Berlin sudah dipadati penonton yang mengantri. Di barisan, nampak beberapa orang Indonesia, meski lebih ramai orang asing.
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[2026-02-21 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Sebastian Hille hakutoa maelezo zaidi juu ya ziara hiyo.
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[2026-02-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, SB19 made their debut in October 2018 under ShowBT Philippines. They are best known for their hits “GENTO,” “Moonlight,” “MAPA,” “Freedom,” “Go Up,” and “Where You At?”
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[2026-02-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan facing ‘most severe and complex’ security scenario since World War II, prime minister says
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