[2026-02-05 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan eyes parity with English Premier League by aligning calendar with Europe

Snippet: J.League chairman believes switch will help clubs take advantage of European summer spending, demand ‘proper amount’ for their players.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342341/japan-eyes-parity-english-premier-league-aligning-calendar-europe

[2026-02-04 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Chilling effect of US outbound investment rules will extend beyond China

Snippet: Outbound investment rules introduced last year are expanding and hardening into law, chilling US investment across Asia’s tech ecosystems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342148/beyond-china-asia-will-bear-brunt-us-builds-walls-around-tech-capital

[2026-02-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s chip champion Moore Threads sees beyond silicon with push into AI coding

Snippet: Moore Threads is betting on AI coding software to complement its flagship GPU, as the battle for developer tools intensifies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3342398/moore-threads-sees-beyond-silicon-push-ai-coding

[2026-02-04 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Gempuran Baja Murah Cina Bikin Pabrik Jepang Kabur dari RI

Snippet: Direktur Utama PT Krakatau Steel Tbk (KRAS) Akbar Djohan menyampaikan anak perusahaan patungan (joint venture) terkonsolidasi di Indonesia, PT Krakatau Osaka Steel akan tutup operasi pada April mendatang. Hal ini disampaikan Akbar dalam rapat dengar pendapat dengan Komisi VI DPR RI, Jakarta Pusat hari ini.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/gempuran-baja-murah-cina-bikin-pabrik-jepang-kabur-dari-ri/a-75800480

[2026-02-04 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Snippet: Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342394/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-increase-profit-sharing-bonus-after-strong-recovery

[2026-02-04 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian waters see return of oil transfer by ‘dark fleet’ of tankers

Snippet: A crackdown against two vessels off Penang was the first disruption of such a ship-to-ship oil transfer in the state for over 10 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342393/malaysian-waters-see-return-illegal-oil-transfer-dark-fleet-tankers

[2026-02-04 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China signals strong soybean imports – what does it mean for food security?

Snippet: Beijing also vows broader agricultural opening while safeguarding domestic production and farmers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342390/china-signals-strong-demand-soybean-imports-2026-rural-blueprint

[2026-02-04 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wang Huning urges integrated cross-strait growth in talks with Taiwan’s KMT

Snippet: Beijing’s top official on Taiwan affairs says Communist Party and Kuomintang must ‘take the lead’ in promoting cooperation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342389/wang-huning-urges-cross-strait-peace-and-exchanges-talks-taiwans-kmt

[2026-02-04 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kwa nini Trump anaishinikiza India kununua mafuta yake?

Snippet: Rais Donald Trump na waziri mkuu wa India Narendra Modi walitangaza mnamo siku ya Jumatatu kuwa nchi hizo mbili zimefikia mkataba wa kibiashara kufuatia majadiliano makali na ya muda mrefu ingawa maelezo ya kina bado hayakutolewa. Chini ya mkataba huo, Marekani itapunguza ushuru wake wa bidhaa za India kwa asilimia 18 kutoka 25 huku Modi akijitolea kununua bidhaa zenye thamani ya zaidi ya dola bilioni 500 kutoka Marekani-zikijumuisha bidhaa za nishati, teknolojia, kilimo na bidhaa nyinginezo.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/diplomasia-ya-mafuta-ya-diplomasia-ya-mafuta-ya-trump-nchini-india-haitapunguza-nguvu-za-soko/a-75796149

[2026-02-04 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi tells Putin a ‘grand plan’ is needed to develop ties between China and Russia

Snippet: During a video call on Wednesday, Putin also says the Kremlin will handle issue of expiring nuclear pact with US in a responsible manner

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342384/xi-tells-putin-china-russia-ties-are-right-trajectory

[2026-02-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China retail chain boss rescues man by pulling car from freezing river, earning high praise

Snippet: Despite numerous health problems, 60-year-old entrepreneur ventures into icy water to pull stricken vehicle and its owner to safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3341518/china-retail-chain-boss-rescues-man-pulling-car-freezing-river-earning-high-praise

[2026-02-04 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House slaps new 60-day suspension vs Kiko Barzaga over continued misconduct

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-new-suspension-order-kiko-barzaga-misconduct-february-2026/

[2026-02-04 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The US-India trade deal that isn't - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/the-us-india-trade-deal-that-isnt/

[2026-02-04 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Markets losing faith in Prabowo's grasp of economic reality - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/markets-losing-faith-in-prabowos-grasp-of-economic-reality/

[2026-02-04 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

Snippet: But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342363/vibrant-hong-kong-market-attract-more-listings-abroad-bankers-say

[2026-02-04 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction

Snippet: The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342182/chinas-real-estate-rethink-can-help-end-developers-debt-addiction

[2026-02-04 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran's drones giving Russia a critical edge in Ukraine war - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/irans-drones-giving-russia-a-critical-edge-in-ukraine-war/

[2026-02-04 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Hong Kong signals caution in stablecoin license rollout - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/hong-kong-signals-caution-in-stablecoin-license-rollout/

[2026-02-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eileen Gu ‘feels renewed sense of infatuation with skiing’ ahead of Winter Olympics

Snippet: The 22-year-old who represents China also said about the upcoming Games: ‘I am here to have the most fun and be fully present in this experience’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3342337/eileen-gu-feels-renewed-sense-infatuation-skiing-ahead-2026-winter-olympics

[2026-02-04 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi’s Apec playbook? How China could use new chair role at ‘pivotal juncture’

Snippet: Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342353/new-apec-chair-china-positions-global-defender-pivotal-juncture-while-us-retreats

[2026-02-04 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese buyers top the list in Malaysia’s MM2H golden visa scheme

Snippet: While Chinese nationals lead the pack, Malaysia’s tourism minister also cites interest from the US, UK, Australia and Bangladesh

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3342350/chinese-buyers-top-list-malaysias-mm2h-golden-visa-scheme

[2026-02-04 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tibet’s exploitable green power could meet China’s energy needs: official survey

Snippet: Extreme conditions, a fragile ecology and spatial constraints limit the expansion of renewable energy in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, study finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342334/tibets-exploitable-green-power-could-meet-chinas-energy-needs-official-survey

[2026-02-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s first ‘Tesla killer’, flying car makers eye lift-off date: 7 EV reads

Snippet: From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3342319/xiaomis-tesla-killer-beijing-ottawa-tariff-deal-promising-china-market-7-ev-reads

[2026-02-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia did not cede any land to Indonesia, PM Anwar insists

Snippet: Claims of a 5,200-hectare territorial handover to Indonesia are ‘a lie’, Malaysia’s prime minister tells lawmakers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342342/malaysia-did-not-cede-any-land-indonesia-pm-anwar-insists

[2026-02-04 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: New START renewal must have China at the table - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/new-start-renewal-must-have-china-at-the-table/

[2026-02-04 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: SHBA dhe India i japin fund kohës së raporteve të ftohta

Snippet: Lajmet e fundit nga Uashingtoni mund të shihen anë e mbanë në Indi: SHBA-ja dhe India kanë arritur një marrëveshje historike tregtare. Vetëm pak kohë pas marrëveshjes me BE-në, çuditërisht shpejt, e ndoshta jo edhe rastësisht, arrihet marrëveshja mes tyre.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sq/shba-dhe-india-arrijn%C3%AB-nj%C3%AB-marr%C3%ABveshje-shum%C3%AB-t%C3%AB-r%C3%ABnd%C3%ABsishme/a-75788608

[2026-02-04 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

Snippet: A broader push to raise taxes across the private sector is not on the cards, economists say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342339/china-raises-taxes-some-sectors-boost-finances-one-fix-or-tough-times-ahead

[2026-02-04 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups

Snippet: Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342330/south-korea-australia-kuwait-express-interest-hosting-2031-2035-football-asian-cups

[2026-02-04 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iloilo City

Snippet: Iloilo City is a 1st-class highly-urbanized city in the Philippines. It is the provincial capital of Iloilo and regional center of Western Visayas, located in the Visayas.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/iloilo-city/

[2026-02-04 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Record F-35 deliveries muscle up American allies in the Asia-Pacific region

Snippet: US aerospace executive tells a media briefing at the Singapore Airshow that regional operators will have 300 units by 2035

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342328/record-f-35-deliveries-muscle-american-allies-asia-pacific-region

[2026-02-04 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Xi's military purge is not really about corruption - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/xis-military-purge-is-not-really-about-corruption/

[2026-02-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: 01.ai's Kai-Fu Lee: Why China will beat the US in consumer AI

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 4 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/5d71bb69-25e0-4425-8ac8-635b7a8abb68

[2026-02-04 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Mindanao, Visayas, Mimaropa urged to prepare for Tropical Depression Basyang

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-4-2026-11am/

[2026-02-04 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Calls grow for tougher rules to track foreign-paid ‘trolls’ in Philippines

Snippet: Retired justice says updating the Foreign Agents Act will help deter individuals from espousing pro-Beijing content

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342309/rise-filipino-trolls-spurs-push-legal-fix-amid-chinese-influence-concerns

[2026-02-04 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Friend or foe? Leaked Vietnamese military document labels US ‘belligerent’

Snippet: While noting that ‘there is little risk of a war’, document urges vigilance to prevent the US from finding a pretext to invade Vietnam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342318/vietnam-prepared-possible-war-against-belligerent-us-secret-paper-shows

[2026-02-04 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla, Xiaomi vie for Chinese EV buyers with cheaper, longer loans

Snippet: Low interest rates and seven-year payback periods replace price discounts while EV sales drop and materials costs rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342310/tesla-xiaomi-vie-chinese-ev-buyers-cheaper-longer-loans

[2026-02-04 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | How Hong Kong can help cement the UK-China relationship

Snippet: Readers discuss Hong Kong’s role within a ‘sophisticated’ UK-China relationship, the reason pet rental exists, and the U-turn on seat belts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3342194/how-hong-kong-can-help-cement-uk-china-relationship

[2026-02-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s deadly winter spurs warnings of more ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns

Snippet: Severe snowfall and related accidents across Japan have killed at least 29 people, including foreign nationals on holiday, in recent weeks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3342265/japans-deadly-winter-rages-fears-disaster-level-weather-patterns-mount

[2026-02-04 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Delhi Belly: Bakteri Asing 'Kacaukan' Perut saat Bepergian

Snippet: Orang-orang di India menyebutnya sebagai “Indian Belly”, sedangkan wisatawan di Meksiko mengenalnya sebagai “Montezuma’s Revenge”, dan para turis yang mengunjungi Indonesia menyebutnya sebagai “Bali Belly”- fenomena yang kerap terjadi pada para pelancong mancanegara. Meski penduduk lokal minum air yang sama dan makan hidangan yang sama, tubuh mereka baik-baik saja.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/delhi-belly-bakteri-asing-mengacaukan-perut-saat-bepergian/a-75783206

[2026-02-04 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Still handsome’ Abhisit breathes new life into Thailand’s oldest party

Snippet: Although the ex-prime minister trails behind other candidates in support, he has helped the Democrats win back conservative voters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342303/former-thai-prime-minster-abhisit-vejjajiva-returns-lead-democrat-revival-ahead-poll

[2026-02-04 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals

Snippet: Howard Lutnick accuses China of dumping and weaponising supply chains as White House tries to rally allies to its cause

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342305/top-us-trade-official-spells-out-plan-break-chinas-grip-critical-minerals

[2026-02-04 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?

Snippet: After a shocking 51 million yen robbery last week, the South China Morning Post examines the risks in the city’s cash exchange trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342293/are-hong-kong-foreign-exchange-firms-secure-enough

[2026-02-04 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Who are the contenders to be Thailand's next prime minister?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/things-to-know-contenders-thailand-prime-minister-2026/

[2026-02-04 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has China’s GJ-21 stealth attack drone joined sea trials for Type 076 Sichuan?

Snippet: Photos circulating on social media have sparked speculation that the PLA Navy’s amphibious assault ship has entered a new phase of testing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342208/has-chinas-gj-21-stealth-attack-drone-joined-sea-trials-type-076-sichuan

[2026-02-04 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

Snippet: ‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment

[2026-02-04 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse

Snippet: A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3342116/surging-stocks-could-help-china-become-more-export-powerhouse

[2026-02-04 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Petronas to tap Qatar for gas as local reserves dwindle

Snippet: QatarEnergy has also signed a 27-year deal to sell LNG to Japan’s JERA, the first long-term pact between the two nations in over a decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3342298/malaysias-petronas-set-tap-qatar-natural-gas-local-reserves-dwindle

[2026-02-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Clip of China dad’s fit of rage over daughter drying hair with tissues gains 110 million views

Snippet: Enraged man loses control, slams plastic chair at bedroom door as daughter hides inside; smashes up hairdryer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3341545/clip-china-dads-fit-rage-over-daughter-drying-hair-tissues-gains-110-million-views

[2026-02-04 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub

Snippet: Where Shanxi goes, China goes, in their broad energy overhaul, as the region with a quarter of the nation’s coal serves as the ultimate proving ground for Beijing’s ‘dual carbon’ strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342241/shanxis-green-leap-renewables-surpass-coal-chinas-energy-hub

[2026-02-04 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Indonesia’s top economic minister vows capital market reforms

Snippet: Airlangga Hartarto also tells This Week in Asia that Indonesia is not on a nationalisation drive, but merely targeting illegal operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342275/indonesias-top-economic-minister-vows-capital-market-reforms-not-merely-because-msci