Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-06-18 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Newly released UFO files allege China, Russia retrieved downed UAPs — and attempted to reverse-engineer them: expert
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/newly-released-ufo-files-allege-china-and-russia-retrieved-downed-uaps-and-attempted-to-reverse-engineer-them/
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[2026-06-18 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea-ASEAN partnership launches supercomputer in Indonesia
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A supercomputer built under a partnership between South Korea and Southeast Asian nations officially began operations in Indonesia, the science ministry said Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618007200320
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[2026-06-18 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Pag-IBIG Fund offers promotional housing loans to boost affordability
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund has offered promotional housing rates for members above the socialized housing price ceiling up to P10 million.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/pag-ibig-fund-offers-promotional-housing-loans-to-boost-affordability/2368104
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[2026-06-18 15:33 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Jinggoy Estrada also suspended as impeachment senator-judge
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/jinggoy-estrada-suspension-impeachment-senator-judge/
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[2026-06-18 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: World View with Marites Vitug: What drives Europe’s strategic interest in PH
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/view-marites-vitug-factors-europe-strategic-interest-philippines/
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[2026-06-18 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: India's regional aviation ambitions stall on Iran war disruption
Snippet: IndiGo is scheduled to fly 56,652 domestic flights in June, a 5% drop from March, according to aviation analytics company Cirium. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/india-s-regional-aviation-ambitions-stall-on-iran-war-disruption
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[2026-06-18 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong matcha brand stirs up history by highlighting the tea’s Chinese roots
Snippet: Hong Kong bar owner Gavin Yeung founded matcha brand Celadon after being ‘floored’ by its long history in China before reaching Japan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3357491/hong-kong-matcha-brand-stirs-history-highlighting-teas-chinese-roots?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 15:15 UTC+10:00] [matcha] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong matcha brand stirs up history by highlighting the tea’s Chinese roots
Snippet: Hong Kong bar owner Gavin Yeung founded matcha brand Celadon after being ‘floored’ by its long history in China before reaching Japan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3357491/hong-kong-matcha-brand-stirs-history-highlighting-teas-chinese-roots
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[2026-06-18 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: OpenAI's Sam Altman postpones visit to S. Korea due to daughter's birth: sources
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to South Korea, originally scheduled for earlier this week, has been postponed due to the birth of his second daughter, sources here said Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618006400320
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[2026-06-18 15:12 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: U.K. in advanced talks with Nissan over Sunderland plant support, sources say
Snippet: TOKYO/LONDON – The British government is in advanced talks with Japanese carmaker Nissan about providing it with financial support in return for a long-term commitment and investment in its Sunderland plant, five sources with knowledge of the discussions said.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/uk-nissan-sunderland-plant/
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[2026-06-18 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Vice N. Korean FM vows deeper cultural cooperation with China at Chinese Embassy event
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A senior North Korean diplomat has pledged to deepen cultural exchanges and cooperation with China during an event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang, according to the embassy Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618006500315
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[2026-06-18 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Deaths of 3 rugby players in Malaysia expose brutal side of heatwave
Snippet: The incidents have raised questions about whether more precautions need to be taken in countries like Malaysia where the weather is harsh
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357514/deaths-3-rugby-players-malaysia-expose-brutal-side-heatwave?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Deaths of 3 rugby players in Malaysia expose brutal side of heatwave
Snippet: The incidents have raised questions about whether more precautions need to be taken in countries like Malaysia where the weather is harsh
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357514/deaths-3-rugby-players-malaysia-expose-brutal-side-heatwave
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[2026-06-18 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Bangladesh rolls out EV incentives, boosting BYD
Snippet: People check out an electric vehicle at the 19th Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions in Dhaka on April 24. Government incentives are expected to lift demand for EVs in Bangladesh. © Getty Images
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/bangladesh-rolls-out-ev-incentives-boosting-byd
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[2026-06-18 15:01 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Police force deploys liaison officer to Bangkok to coordinate on fraud cases
Snippet: The National Police Agency (NPA) said Thursday that it has dispatched a liaison officer to Bangkok as part of a broader push to crack down on fraud groups operating out of Southeast Asia.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/crime-legal/japan-police-bangkok-liaison-tokuryu/
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[2026-06-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Today in Korean history
Snippet: 1960 -- U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower visits South Korea in his second trip to the nation after his visit to the Korean combat zone in December 1952.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001200315
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[2026-06-18 14:56 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Taiwan not ‘provoking’ China and hopes new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
Snippet: TAIPEI – Taiwan safeguarding its own security and refusing rule by China’s Communist Party should not be seen as a provocation, President Lai Ching-te ​said on Thursday, adding he hoped a new U.S. arms sale package can be approved soon.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/asia-pacific/politics/taiwan-china-us-arms-sales-president/
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[2026-06-18 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: UAE opens Guest of Honour Programme at Beijing International Book Fair | The National
Snippet: The percussion and swaying rhythms of Al Ayala, the scent of incense and the brewing of strong Emirati gahwa greeted visitors as the Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday with the UAE as guest of honour.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/06/18/uae-opens-guest-of-honour-programme-at-beijing-international-book-fair/
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[2026-06-18 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Senate committee supports S. Korea-U.S. cooperation on sub manufacturing in report
Snippet: By Song Sang-ho and Cho Joon-hyung
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618005700315
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[2026-06-18 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (World Cup) S. Korea can win Group A with win over Mexico, help from others
Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea can become the first team to win their group at this year's FIFA World Cup by beating Mexico this week and getting some help from other teams.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618005300315
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[2026-06-18 14:42 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Why dropping ‘Indo-Pacific’ clarifies the Pentagon’s China strategy
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/why-dropping-indo-pacific-clarifies-the-pentagons-china-strategy/
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[2026-06-18 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Dear You movie review: nostalgic Teochew family drama a surprise box office hit in China
Snippet: Lan Hongchun’s film on love, loyalty and immigrant struggles is a sensation in China, with lead Li Sitong giving a career-making performance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3357496/dear-you-movie-review-nostalgic-teochew-family-drama-surprise-box-office-hit-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 14:36 UTC+10:00] [Dear You] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Dear You movie review: nostalgic Teochew family drama a surprise box office hit in China
Snippet: Lan Hongchun’s film on love, loyalty and immigrant struggles is a sensation in China, with lead Li Sitong giving a career-making performance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3357496/dear-you-movie-review-nostalgic-teochew-family-drama-surprise-box-office-hit-china
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[2026-06-18 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Hyundai Motor to build green hydrogen power system at Antarctic research station
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will introduce a clean hydrogen energy circulation system at South Korea's Antarctic research station to support sustainable scientific operations.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618005000320
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[2026-06-18 14:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Why K-pop companies are betting on India
Snippet: Veteran K-pop songwriter says the country could rank among the world's five largest music markets within a decade
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775363
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[2026-06-18 14:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korean hospitals dominate Newsweek’s Asia-Pacific specialty rankings
Snippet: Asan Medical Center tops five specialties, Samsung Medical Center leads three
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775316
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[2026-06-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Title: BMW sounds the alarm as China squeezes Europe’s carmakers
Snippet: "Expert, reliable, considered, actionable opinion"
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/2c035597-67d0-4f70-8f0d-caf9312101be
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[2026-06-18 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board
Snippet: Ambassador Xie Feng tells Washington gala many American business friends share his view on direction of US-China Board of Trade
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357501/chinas-us-envoy-calls-10-fold-rise-tariff-free-trade-under-joint-board?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 13:59 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board
Snippet: Ambassador Xie Feng tells Washington gala many American business friends share his view on direction of US-China Board of Trade
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357501/chinas-us-envoy-calls-10-fold-rise-tariff-free-trade-under-joint-board
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[2026-06-18 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Why Wall Street banks and foreign borrowers are rushing to tap China's cheap money
Snippet: Foreign governments, Wall Street banks and multinational companies are flocking to China's domestic bond market as some of the world's cheapest borrowing costs turn the yuan into an increasingly attractive funding currency.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/china-panda-bonds-yuan-funding-costs-foreign-borrowers.html
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[2026-06-18 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: The White House is using anime as propaganda. Fans in Japan hate it
Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 1:48pm
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/white-house-anime-propaganda-japan-petition-against-it/106799328
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[2026-06-18 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Der Podcast] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Wie Merz es mit China aufnimmt
Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/wie-merz-es-mit-china-aufnimmt/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-06-18 13:48 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: At G7 debut, Takaichi puts economic security at heart of Japanese diplomacy
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up her first Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, on Wednesday, securing support for stronger mineral supply chain resilience while pressing leaders to keep Indo-Pacific security risks in view — two of her key goals at the meeting.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/takaichi-g7-japan-focus/
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[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: ‘I didn’t expect it to be so controversial’: the Japanese mayor who took maternity leave
Snippet: Shoko Kawata’s decision to take time off to have a baby – an unprecedented step for a mayor – has sparked weeks of debate inside Japan
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/japanese-mayor-maternity-leave-shoko-kawata-made-history-controversy
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[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: SBP bares Gilas Pilipinas roster for FIBA Asia qualifiers 3rd window
Snippet: The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Thursday revealed the national team roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Window 3.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/sbp-bares-gilas-pilipinas-roster-for-fiba-asia-qualifiers-3rd-window/2368067
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[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Senate begins pre-trial proceedings in Duterte impeachment case
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Thursday began pre-trial proceedings for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking the first official meeting between the prosecution and defense panels ahead of the full trial.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/senate-begins-pre-trial-proceedings-in-duterte-impeachment-case/2368078
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[2026-06-18 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: MSD, PHAPCares, Project Red Ribbon champion HPV awareness and prevention for people living with HIV
Snippet: MSD in the Philippines, PHAP Cares Foundation and Project Red Ribbon, recently announced the successful completion of the MSD HPV vaccine donation, for the benefit of people living with HIV (PLHIVs).
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/tmt-newswire/msd-phapcares-project-red-ribbon-champion-hpv-awareness-and-prevention-for-people-living-with-hiv/2368095
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[2026-06-18 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: SALEX tree-cutting exempt from protection order, says San Miguel lawyer
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/salex-tree-cutting-exempt-protection-order-san-miguel-corporation-lawyer/
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[2026-06-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong teacher misconduct exposes gaps in training system
Snippet: Readers call for an overhaul in how Hong Kong trains its educators, legal protection against animal cruelty in mainland China, and climate-adaptive power grids in Asia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357368/hong-kong-teacher-misconduct-exposes-gaps-training-system?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong teacher misconduct exposes gaps in training system
Snippet: Readers call for an overhaul in how Hong Kong trains its educators, legal protection against animal cruelty in mainland China, and climate-adaptive power grids in Asia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357368/hong-kong-teacher-misconduct-exposes-gaps-training-system
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[2026-06-18 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asian shares jump after US and Iran sign initial deal on ending the war
Snippet: Electronic boards show Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-rates-markets-iran-warsh-trump-dc678fb5647a136f75caf2d1fbaa2092
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[2026-06-18 13:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Heat-related ER visits rise sharply as Korea braces for hotter summer
Snippet: Health authorities report 300 patients so far, with cases spreading beyond older adults, as early heat wave warnings begin
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775021
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[2026-06-18 13:15 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: American scholar of Myanmar held in China was on academic visit, think tank says
Snippet: An American scholar of Myanmar detained in China in early June had traveled to the southwestern city of Kunming to attend an academic workshop, a think tank that he founded said on Wednesday, calling for his release.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/asia-pacific/politics/us-scholar-myanmar-china-academic-visit/
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Pension savings grow nearly 11 pct in 2025 amid stock rally
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's personal pension savings grew almost 11 percent in 2025 amid increased interest in post-retirement life and a stock market rally, data showed Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618003300320
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Tokyo Electron chief sees edge despite China's self-sufficiency drive
Snippet: Tokyo Electron President and CEO Toshiki Kawai speaks to Nikkei in Tokyo on June 9. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tokyo-electron-chief-sees-edge-despite-china-s-self-sufficiency-drive
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Tokyo Electron chief sees edge despite China's chip self-sufficiency drive
Snippet: Tokyo Electron President and CEO Toshiki Kawai speaks to Nikkei in Tokyo on June 9. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tokyo-electron-chief-sees-edge-despite-china-s-chip-self-sufficiency-drive
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Watchdog rejects voluntary corrective measures proposed by food delivery apps
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Thursday rejected proposed corrective measures submitted by two major food delivery platforms over allegations that they abused their market dominance against restaurant owners and consumers.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618003900320
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan’s Tokyo city male workers can wear shorts in summer. Some call it harassment
Snippet: Some women argue against the double standards, saying they have to wear stockings to work even in summer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357455/japans-tokyo-city-male-workers-can-wear-shorts-summer-some-call-it-harassment?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Tokyo city male workers can wear shorts in summer. Some call it harassment
Snippet: Some women argue against the double standards, saying they have to wear stockings to work even in summer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357455/japans-tokyo-city-male-workers-can-wear-shorts-summer-some-call-it-harassment
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: China's Alibaba Unveils AI Brains Designed To Power The Next Generation Of Robots
Snippet: Authored by Jijo Malayil via Interesting Engineering,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/chinas-alibaba-unveils-ai-brains-designed-power-next-generation-robots
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