Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Traditional European exports like cars are losing their appeal, while restrictions crimp sales of sought-after lithography machines
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From biotech to AI, December’s listings – including at least 15 down the stretch – crown the city’s revival in equity fundraising
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a call with his Caracas counterpart, the Chinese foreign minister says mutual trust and support are a tradition of bilateral ties
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau is investigating accusations triple Asian Games gold medallist made against coach
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Desi Widiana, one of nine Indonesian helpers killed in the Tai Po fire, was found huddled together with her elderly ward
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sarah Dzafce was stripped of her Miss Finland title after an image of her making the offensive gesture went viral
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A YouTube video revealing a pure gold logo on certain LG air conditioners has sparked a nationwide hunt for the 20-year-old units
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Fed up’ citizens and experts demand honest action to tackle pollution that causes 1.5 million additional deaths every year in India
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: EU leaders are set to meet amid growing concern in Brussels that the bloc’s divisions will impede meaningful action across a range of issues
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedDecember 18 2025
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Krish Khalifa became the first person to be prosecuted in the city state for posting clips of himself vaping on social media
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Job market remains plagued by a mismatch between skills and vacancies, pushing more graduates towards blue-collar jobs or gig work
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consciousness expert Steven Laureys has taken on a role at Hangzhou Normal University amid ‘challenging times’ for science in the US
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: BYD has pinned its hopes on preliminary self-driving technologies to bolster its sales in mainland China
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prime Minister Albanese vowed to fight the ‘evil scourge’ of division and outlined measures to punish preachers stoking violence
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Tech Index slides after US equities slump, while investors await inflation report
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Notice urges public to come forward with information about ‘irregular’ activities, the first such request for a specific military branch
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Security Adviser Ano denied the alleged gunmen who killed 15 people in Sydney received military training in Davao
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Veteran Luxembourg paddler says she is focused on enjoying the game after a wrist injury forced her out for more than half a year
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Laos could present a real challenge to other players in China’s vast durian market due to its low costs and logistical advantages
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Against backdrop of ongoing political tensions between the two countries, this heartwarming story quickly went viral on social media
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Measures to rein in tech companies risk opening the door to tighter state oversight of online platforms, analysts say
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite renewed ‘bubble’ talk around AI valuations after a November sell-off, Standard Chartered says the cycle is different this time
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US debate over how to contain China’s tech development is irrelevant as Chinese domestic industry development has already taken full flight
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China tennis star hoping to shake off injury-plagued year, will begin season at ATP Tour event in Victoria Park
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Last month, Picea subsidiary Santrum bought about US$191 million of iRobot’s outstanding debt from the investment firm Carlyle Group
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PLA has been moving fast to modernise its arsenal and warfare strategy, but it’s seen as ‘seriously deficient’ in some areas
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For now, both sides still need each other and there is nowhere else to turn. But behind this reliance, irritation and paranoia are rising
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The new plant would dwarf BYD’s current Brazil operation, lifting output from about 600 units over a decade to up to 7,000 a year
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland visitor numbers rose just 3% in November after flight cuts and travel warnings took effect as diplomatic strains escalated
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In Beijing on Wednesday, Su exchanged views with MIIT director on ‘strengthening cooperation’ in the digital economy and AI sectors
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Outcome of ex-media tycoon’s Hong Kong trial poses stern test for Labour government’s balancing act with Beijing, observers say
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 20-year-old had a dominant 2025, completing an unbeaten World Cup circuit and winning gold at World Championships
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: PM Petteri Orpo offers regrets to Japan, China and South Korea after MPs mimic ousted beauty queen Sarah Dzafce’s offensive squinting gesture
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From the newcomers in charge of PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command to retailers’ retreat from China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wuhan’s government is one of three parties accusing the US state of using the virus to stigmatise China
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The report calls on US actors to engage with Chinese firms as the AI landscape continues to evolve
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-17 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Pengadilan di Seoul pekan lalu memulai sidang bagi 46 warga Korea Selatan, sebagian besar pria berusia 20-an, yang dituduh terlibat dalam operasi penipuan daring di Kamboja.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-17 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Over 40,000 people have donated about US$1.5 million to Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian Muslim hero who saved Jewish lives
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-17 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-17 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2025-12-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Supplies of memory products for electronic devices squeezed by AI pivot of chipmakers, spurring companies to pass on costs to consumers
--------------------------------------------------------------------