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    [2026-02-13 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Reality behind Trump's tariffs, AI job losses and Japan's debt - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/reality-behind-trumps-tariffs-ai-job-losses-and-japans-debt/
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    [2026-02-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: They called Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ neocolonialism. Now they’re thinking twice
    Snippet: Several Muslim groups have previously opposed Prabowo’s decision to join the board, fearing it would serve US and Israeli interests
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343365/why-indonesias-muslim-groups-are-revisiting-palestinian-issue-board-peace
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    [2026-02-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: As China seeks to globalise the yuan, it finds a new vehicle in Africa
    Snippet: Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343347/africas-yuan-pivot-why-more-top-lenders-are-eyeing-chinas-bond-market
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    [2026-02-13 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Jealousy leads to gruesome dismemberment of woman in Malaysia
    Snippet: Jealousy cited as a motive in the murder of the woman whose body parts were found at multiple locations in Kota Kinabalu
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343402/father-son-arrested-malaysia-after-womans-dismembered-remains-found-landfills
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    [2026-02-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: After Zhang Youxia’s downfall, PLA told to be more mindful of spending
    Snippet: State media also spotlights deep flaws in PLA’s readiness that have surfaced during country’s widening anti-corruption drive
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343348/make-every-penny-count-combat-chinas-military-told-countdown-lunar-new-year
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    [2026-02-13 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: China's SDV sub exporting gray-zone warfare to the Gulf - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chinas-sdv-sub-exporting-gray-zone-warfare-to-the-gulf/
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    [2026-02-13 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s MiniMax releases AI model ‘designed for real-world productivity’
    Snippet: Company says it is ‘first frontier model … delivering on the promise of intelligence too cheap to meter’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343395/chinas-minimax-releases-cheap-ai-model-designed-real-world-productivity
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    [2026-02-13 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters
    Snippet: Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343394/hong-kong-stocks-decline-taking-cues-us-rout-jitters-about-ai-disruption
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    [2026-02-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Iloilo
    Snippet: Iloilo is a 1st-class province in the Philippines. It is part of Western Visayas located in the Visayas. It has a population of 2,051,899 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 4,997.64 square kilometers, excluding Iloilo City.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/iloilo/
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    [2026-02-13 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘I carry him with me’: Michelle Yeoh’s tearful tribute to parents at Berlinale
    Snippet: The Malaysian actress received the Honorary Golden Bear award during the opening gala of the event in Germany
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343392/michelle-yeohs-tearful-tribute-parents-berlin-film-festival-i-carry-him-me
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    [2026-02-13 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: At Your Service | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: Expanded Hong Kong scheme allows resale homebuyers to pay sellers directlyHKMA launches a direct transfer option for second-hand property transactions, replacing the traditional escrow system managed by law firms.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/your-service
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    [2026-02-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Opinion | ‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent
    Snippet: The memes are really about how deeply global digital life is embedded in Chinese-built systems – and how comfortable young people are with that
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342421/becoming-chinese-memes-reflect-world-shaped-chinas-ascent
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    [2026-02-13 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China ‘genius’ girl, 10, invests lucky money in gold to keep parents from spending
    Snippet: On social media, many humorously asked the mother about her daughter’s next investment move
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3343388/china-genius-girl-10-began-buying-gold-3-years-ago-avoid-parents-spending-her-lucky-money
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    [2026-02-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Glimmer of hope? Why China’s marriage uptick could spark 2026 birth rebound
    Snippet: Double-digit jump in registration rate, boosted by policy and cultural tradition, offers modest upturn, but demographers are wary of weak fertility intentions
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343330/chinas-marriage-rebound-will-more-2025-knots-bring-more-baby-bumps-2026
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    [2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How Hongkongers are using a longer Lunar New Year break for travel
    Snippet: South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343377/vietnam-mainland-china-among-top-lunar-new-year-destinations-hongkongers
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    [2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it function?
    Snippet: The downfall of two more members of the top command body has left just Xi Jinping and one other member active
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343361/what-chinas-central-military-commission-and-how-does-it-operate-amid-anti-graft-drive
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    [2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why Takaichi’s landslide victory in Japan has North Korea on edge
    Snippet: North Korea has accused Japan of resurrecting its wartime ambitions by expanding its defence and pursuing security alliances
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343322/why-takaichis-japan-election-victory-has-sparked-north-koreas-childish-fury
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    [2026-02-13 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Editorial | As China and Indonesia strengthen ties, Hong Kong has a role to play
    Snippet: The SCMP’s China Conference: Southeast Asia highlighted the synergies between the world’s second-largest and Asean’s biggest economies
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343298/china-and-indonesia-strengthen-ties-hong-kong-has-role-play
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    [2026-02-13 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Beijing upset as Dutch court blocks Wingtech bid to recontrol Nexperia - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/beijing-upset-as-dutch-court-blocks-wingtech-bid-to-recontrol-nexperia/
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    [2026-02-13 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chief of UN intellectual property agency wins re-election
    Snippet: Daren Tang secured victory despite questions over his leadership and a whistle-blower letter, as US and China stayed largely on sidelines
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343385/wipo-chief-wins-re-election-un-faces-financial-turmoil
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    [2026-02-13 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: US, China clash over Peru Chancay megaport after court bars regulator oversight
    Snippet: Ruling limits state supervision of Chinese-controlled hub, prompting sovereignty warning from Washington and sharp rebuttal from Beijing
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343384/us-china-clash-over-perus-chancay-megaport-after-court-bars-regulator-oversight
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    [2026-02-13 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat off Nagasaki, arrests skipper
    Snippet: This is the first time since 2022 that Tokyo’s fisheries agency has seized a Chinese fishing vessel
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3343383/japan-seizes-chinese-fishing-boat-nagasaki-arrests-skipper
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    [2026-02-13 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: America’s security bargains in Northeast Asia are being redrawn - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/americas-security-bargains-in-northeast-asia-are-being-redrawn/
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    [2026-02-13 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: CIA targets Chinese military officers in new recruitment video
    Snippet: US spy agency’s outreach, depicting a disillusioned mid-level officer, risks unsettling fragile calm before April’s Trump-XI summit
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343381/cia-post-new-video-recruit-chinese-military-officers-informants
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    [2026-02-13 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Loud expats unrepresentative of opinion back in Iran, other lands - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/loud-expats-unrepresentative-of-opinion-back-in-iran-other-lands/
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    [2026-02-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Winter sports body apologises after ‘karma’ comment on Eileen Gu’s Olympic silver
    Snippet: The FIS also deleted the social media comment, which appeared under video of Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud defending slopestyle gold medal
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343359/winter-sports-world-body-apologises-after-karma-comment-eileen-gus-olympic-silver
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    [2026-02-13 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Face of China’s Year of the Fire Horse? Draco Malfoy, of course - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/face-of-chinas-year-of-the-fire-horse-draco-malfoy-of-course/
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    [2026-02-13 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: US House, again defiant, votes to end Trump tariffs on Canada - Asia Times
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/us-house-again-defiant-votes-to-end-trump-tariffs-on-canada/
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    [2026-02-13 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China cuts EU dairy tariffs, easing trade tensions after EV dispute
    Snippet: EU called Beijing’s tariffs ‘unwarranted’, and mulls WTO action, but China cutting some duties signals possible improvement in ties
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343370/china-cuts-eu-dairy-tariffs-easing-trade-tensions-after-ev-dispute
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    [2026-02-13 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Misi RI di Gaza Jelas Meski Israel Gabung di Board of Peace
    Snippet: Israel resmi bergabung dalam Board of Peace atau Dewan Perdamaian yang dibentuk Presiden AS Donald Trump, di mana Indonesia bersama sejumlah negara muslim juga masuk di dalamnya. Meski berada dalam organisasi yang sama, Indonesia tetap pada prinsip mendukung kemerdekaan Palestina.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/sikap-indonesia-soal-gaza-jelas-meski-israel-merapat-ke-board-of-peace/a-75937341
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    [2026-02-13 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why China’s BYD and Geely are eyeing Mexico’s idle auto plants
    Snippet: With Mexico’s auto sector battered by tariffs, Chinese investment offers a lifeline that threatens to inflame tensions with Washington
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3343369/chinas-byd-and-geely-bid-nissan-mercedes-mexico-plant-dodge-trump-tariffs
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    [2026-02-13 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: From sanctioned to ‘legitimate’: how China bought Venezuelan oil from the US
    Snippet: After Nicoals Maduro’s January seizure, Washington is selling seized oil globally, with China a key buyer, says Energy Secretary Chris Wright
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343368/china-bought-legitimate-venezuelan-oil-us-after-maduro-seizure-energy-secretary-says
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    [2026-02-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘More than 600%’ memory price spike rattles China’s phone and broadband makers
    Snippet: China’s tech sector braces for a “memory winter”, with rising chip costs threatening handset output and slowing broadband rollouts
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343321/memory-price-surge-more-600-squeezes-chinas-device-makers
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    [2026-02-13 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Bounty for Atong Ang’s arrest now at P20-M | The wRap
    Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/february-12-2026/
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    [2026-02-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: 10, 9, 8 ... rocket test puts China neck and neck with US in moon race
    Snippet: Space analysts call China’s successful test a ‘significant milestone’ as SpaceX and Blue Origin vie to provide US lunar lander
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343346/10-9-8-rocket-test-puts-china-neck-and-neck-us-moon-race
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    [2026-02-13 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: More Southeast Asian human trafficking gangs use crypto to move illegal funds
    Snippet: The transactions are linked to activities such as forced labour recruited by scammers and international escort services, a report says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343325/more-southeast-asian-human-trafficking-gangs-use-crypto-move-illegal-funds
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    [2026-02-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Opinion | How Washington’s lawyers stack up against Beijing’s technocrats
    Snippet: While no system is perfect, balancing out the occupational composition of policymakers could hold the key to success for both countries
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3343150/how-washingtons-lawyers-stack-against-beijings-technocrats
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    [2026-02-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Xi’s new year greeting reveals PLA Cyberspace Force post in South China Sea
    Snippet: Analyst says deployment signals Chinese military’s cyber warfare capabilities ‘are no longer confined to the mainland’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343312/xis-new-year-message-military-reveals-pla-cyberspace-force-post-south-china-sea
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    [2026-02-12 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Wealth | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: Hong Kong’s rich grow richer as stock boom lifts multimillionaires’ wealth, Citi saysThe number of Hongkongers with at least HK$10 million in net assets edged up to 395,000, as a booming stock market offset property weakness.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/wealth
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    [2026-02-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese premier tours rare earths production hub amid rising US tech rivalry
    Snippet: Premier Li Qiang called for China to consolidate its lead in industries like rare earths, where Beijing has a strategic edge over Washington
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343328/chinese-premier-tours-rare-earths-production-hub-amid-rising-us-tech-rivalry
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    [2026-02-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Yuan rally puts fresh steam into Hong Kong’s dim sum bond revival
    Snippet: Issuance could approach US$140 billion as a firmer renminbi, low funding costs and policy support boost demand for offshore notes
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343282/yuan-rally-puts-fresh-steam-hong-kongs-dim-sum-bond-revival
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    [2026-02-12 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: WhatsApp accuses Russia of blocking service to force users to state ‘super-app’
    Snippet: WhatsApp and Telegram sound the alarm as the Kremlin chokes off Western apps to promote MAX, a state-backed rival modeled after China’s WeChat
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3343343/metas-whatsapp-accuses-russia-blocking-its-service-force-users-state-super-app
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    [2026-02-12 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Thai teacher who died in gun attack while saving pupil hailed as ‘selfless’
    Snippet: Sasiphat Sinsamosorn, 54, had negotiated with the attacker for the release of a pupil in exchange for herself
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3343341/thai-teacher-who-died-gun-attack-while-saving-pupil-hailed-selfless
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    [2026-02-12 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide after disturbing footage came to light - DailyNews
    Snippet: Indonesia has officially banned elephant rides, bringing an end to the decades-long tourist activity that’s become synonymous with the tropical destination.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/breaking-news/950187/indonesia-bans-elephant-rides-nationwide-after-disturbing-footage-came-to-light/
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    [2026-02-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: The Philippines rebukes China over travel ban on Kalayaan officials
    Snippet: Beijing responds to local government declaration that the Chinese ambassador is persona non grata
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343335/philippines-rebukes-china-over-travel-ban-kalayaan-officials
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    [2026-02-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Why tourists are choosing Vietnam, over Thailand and Cambodia in 2026
    Snippet: At a time when other popular parts of Asia are struggling with dwindling tourist numbers, how is Vietnam ⁠hitting record numbers of visitors?
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343332/why-tourists-are-choosing-vietnam-over-thailand-and-cambodia-2026
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    [2026-02-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China delivery firm offers kneeling service to send New Year greetings for customers
    Snippet: Paid for holiday festival package includes door cleaning, couplet hanging; critics say offer cheapens sanctity of filial piety, is disrespectful
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3343162/china-delivery-firm-offers-kneeling-service-send-lunar-new-year-greetings-customers
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    [2026-02-12 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3: 'Negligence of duty, operational lapses'
    Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/mv-trisha-kerstin-3-sinking-senate-hearing-february-12-2026/
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    [2026-02-12 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Alibaba’s Qwen tops 120 million orders in 6 days amid China’s AI shopping battle
    Snippet: Campaign has sparked a behavioural shift towards AI-powered shopping, which Alibaba says is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343289/alibabas-qwen-tops-120-million-orders-6-days-amid-chinas-ai-shopping-battle
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    [2026-02-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s efforts to control EV price war sees carmakers paying vendors quicker
    Snippet: Only a handful of the nearly 50 mainland China-based EV builders have been able to turn a profit amid the price wars
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343294/chinas-carmakers-cut-supplier-payment-cycles-amid-beijings-price-war-crackdown
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