Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Year of the Horse approaches, tourism operators are saddling up to capture enthusiasm for equestrian activity
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[2026-01-03 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pioneering scientist takes up new position at Westlake University to seek ‘fresh exploration’ with greater freedom and inclusivity
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[2026-01-03 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japanese far-right forces using culture and sports to ‘influence public perception and beautify the history of aggression’, article says
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[2026-01-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Communist Party mouthpiece calls for tighter discipline in coming years, echoing Xi Jinping’s New Year’s address
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[2026-01-03 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: One expert noted that there has been no confirmation that members of Manus’ core team have relinquished Chinese nationality
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[2026-01-03 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Thai army said it had taken control of areas it claims always belonged to Thailand but were ‘occupied’ by Cambodia
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[2026-01-03 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The maweiqun, an underskirt made from horsehair, was so popular in the Ming dynasty that the government banned it
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[2026-01-03 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Year return rush traps drivers on the Sanyo Expressway in Hiroshima, causing distress and triggering a wave of emergency calls
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[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Bangladesh heads into elections next year, it must tread the challenge of political transition with more care and thoughtfulness
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[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strange ancient custom which remains to present day sees children given names like wok, spoon handle, broom and chopping board
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[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The structural shift in China’s labour market will make digital skills mandatory as new opportunities emerge and traditional work tapers off
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[2026-01-03 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korean leader, who is expected to meet Xi Jinping on Monday, also tells CCTV interview he respects one-China principle
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[2026-01-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 37-year-old 2014 US Open champion set for second Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open appearance following 2024 outing
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[2026-01-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It is the first defence cooperation under the Brics framework, with the Russian and Iranian navies reportedly taking part
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[2026-01-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse
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[2026-01-03 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While US$30 billion of defence packages for weapon buys and others have been approved, the pace of roll-out is worrying, analysts say
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[2026-01-03 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move follows the opposition leader’s recent court conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee
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[2026-01-03 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: December was the 10th consecutive month where new home transactions exceeded 1,500, the first time the trend was seen in more than 21 years
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[2026-01-03 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Union Solidarity and Development Party, led by retired generals, won 38 of 40 seats in the lower house
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[2026-01-03 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber
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[2026-01-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘China’s tech innovation is poised for policy-driven growth in 2026, with AI placed at the centre of the country’s economic agenda,’ NYU’s Winston Ma says
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[2026-01-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New targets include a major expansion of renewable energy and more electricity funnelled to eastern regions
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[2026-01-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mycelium is revolutionising sustainable design and shaping the future of eco-friendly homeware, from lamps to sofas
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[2026-01-03 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Singapore’s prime minister plans to visit the US to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between both countries
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[2026-01-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Conservatives are calling for a rethink of nuclear taboos, while critics warn of risks to the global non-proliferation regime
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[2026-01-03 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dubai’s dim sum bond momentum points to investor confidence in China and diversification from the US dollar, says regulator
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[2026-01-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airport clip propels ‘tired’ union worker with a lust for life to internet fame; online observers dub him the ‘flying uncle’
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[2026-01-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commentators consider contrast in height and seven-year age gap to be ‘uncomfortable’, raise questions over safety, ethics
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[2026-01-03 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-03 10:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: American commission issues stark warning, as analytics firm Clarivate reports that Chinese innovative drug development has entered new phase
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[2026-01-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The luxury hospitality brand’s first hotel in the country is a serene urban retreat blending modern comfort with Malaysian heritage
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[2026-01-03 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump and Takaichi telephone conversation reaffirms ‘close coordination’ of US-Japan alliance and hopes of a ‘new chapter’ for partnership
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[2026-01-03 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Asia Tengah, wilayah Sahel, dan Eropa Utara mencatat tahun terpanas dalam sejarah pada 2025, menurut analisis AFP yang didasarkan pada data dari program Copernicus Eropa. Secara global, 12 bulan terakhir diperkirakan menjadi tahun terpanas ketiga setelah 2024 dan 2023, menurut data sementara yang akan dikonfirmasi Copernicus dalam laporan tahunan awal Januari.
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[2026-01-03 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: फाइनेंस और इकोनॉमी की दुनिया की पड़ताल अविनाश द्विवेदी के साथ. अर्थव्यवस्था की हालत, मार्केट ट्रेंड्स से लेकर स्टार्टअप के सीक्रेट तक, हर एपिसोड में आपको मिलेंगे काम के आइडिया और एक्सपर्ट की राय, ताकि आप हमेशा आगे रहें.
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[2026-01-03 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-03 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A customer revolt against Musk’s right-wing politics contributed to a 9 per cent sales drop, allowing BYD to overtake Tesla as the top EV maker
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[2026-01-03 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: एक 9 साल की बच्ची अमायरा ने एक नवंबर 2025 को जयपुर में अपने स्कूल की चौथी मंजिल से कूद कर आत्महत्या कर ली थी. मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स बताती हैं कि अमायरा स्कूल में बुली का शिकार हो रही थी. इसकी शिकायत उसके पेरेंट्स ने कई बार शिक्षकों से भी की थी, लेकिन स्कूल की ओर से कोई एक्शन नहीं लिया गया.
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[2026-01-03 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Substantial’ uptick in favourability towards America compared with previous year, but still lower than scores for Britain, the EU and Asean
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[2026-01-03 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While many have soured on globalisation, protectionism has also failed to guarantee people’s desire for affordability and financial security
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[2026-01-03 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives
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[2026-01-02 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Four-day trip starting on Sunday will make Lee Jae-myung the first sitting South Korean president to visit since 2019
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[2026-01-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top Communist Party journal calls on officials to roll out a stronger policy package in one go, rather than following ‘piecemeal-style’ approach
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[2026-01-02 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Starlink’s Michael Nicolls declares ‘significant reconfiguration’ to be coordinated with regulators, other operators and US Space Command
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[2026-01-02 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Footage released during military drill shows a J-20 against a background said to resemble Taiwan’s Pingtung, but some analysts are sceptical
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[2026-01-02 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland China’s top Taiwan affairs official issued vow in new year’s message that came days after a large-scale PLA drill around the island
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[2026-01-02 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home favourite Coleman Wong will learn Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open first-round opponent when draw is made on Saturday
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[2026-01-02 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carmakers are shifting from straight price cuts to subsidised loans and feature-packed models, as China’s EV price war drags on
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