[2026-07-16 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) BOK expected to remain hawkish in face of mounting inflationary pressure, solid growth

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Following the Bank of Korea's (BOK) first interest rate hike in 3 1/2 years Thursday, analysts expect the central bank to remain on a hawkish path in the coming months to bring mounting inflation under control.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716007500320

[2026-07-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Marcos OKs AFP, PNP deputation for peaceful BARMM elections

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has authorized the deputation of law enforcement agencies and other government instrumentalities to help ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections on Sept. 14.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/480885/marcos-oks-afp-pnp-deputation-for-peaceful-barmm-elections/

[2026-07-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares fall again, dropping over 6 pct on tech losses amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: U.S. calls on S. Korea not to impose 'disproportionate' burdens on U.S. firms under revised network act

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716007000320

[2026-07-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: TSMC plans further $100bn US investment to feed AI demand

Snippet: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has been one of the biggest winners from the AI investment boom. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tsmc-plans-further-100bn-us-investment-to-feed-ai-demand

[2026-07-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Health Matters

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHealth MattersHealth sits at the core of our lives. In the Health Matters series, the South China Morning Post explores major health concerns and emerging wellness trends, explaining why they matter. Updated: 16 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Confronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3360462/health-matters?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Health Matters

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHealth MattersHealth sits at the core of our lives. In the Health Matters series, the South China Morning Post explores major health concerns and emerging wellness trends, explaining why they matter. Updated: 16 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Confronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3360462/health-matters

[2026-07-16 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Presumed body of man swept away in torrent found

Snippet: YEONGJU, South Korea, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The presumed body of a man swept away in a torrent in the southeastern city of Yeongju was recovered Thursday, officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716006600315

[2026-07-16 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Asia’s development moment demands big bets, not safe ones

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/asias-development-moment-demands-big-bets-not-safe-ones/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea launches task force to support local companies wanting to take part in commercial aircraft development

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The government on Thursday launched a public-private task force aimed at promoting South Korean companies' participation in next-generation aircraft development projects from major global manufacturers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716006900320

[2026-07-16 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: World heritage experts gather in S. Korea ahead of UNESCO committee meeting

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Scores of heritage professionals from around the world gathered in South Korea on Thursday for a forum on safeguarding UNESCO World Heritage sites, organizers said, as the country prepares to host a major global heritage meeting later this month.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716007400315

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The human faces of China’s belt and road strategy, through Liu Heung-shing’s lens

Snippet: The Pulitzer-winning Hong Kong photojournalist trades megaproject metrics for intimate portraits of how China’s new Silk Road is rewiring everyday lives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3360742/human-faces-chinas-belt-and-road-strategy-through-liu-heung-shings-lens?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 16:10 UTC+10:00] [Old Road New Connections: China Builds a Different World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The human faces of China’s belt and road strategy, through Liu Heung-shing’s lens

Snippet: The Pulitzer-winning Hong Kong photojournalist trades megaproject metrics for intimate portraits of how China’s new Silk Road is rewiring everyday lives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3360742/human-faces-chinas-belt-and-road-strategy-through-liu-heung-shings-lens

[2026-07-16 16:04 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Do typos in NBI documents weaken case vs Sara Duterte?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-news/video-nbi-typos-sara-impeachment/

[2026-07-16 16:04 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Do typos in NBI documents weaken case vs Sara Duterte?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-nbi-document-typos-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s lab monkey prices hit Covid-era highs on new drug R&D demand

Snippet: Long macaque breeding cycles and fully pre-booked colonies have forced some researchers to halt their critical studies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3360770/chinas-lab-monkey-prices-hit-covid-era-highs-new-drug-rd-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Red Star News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s lab monkey prices hit Covid-era highs on new drug R&D demand

Snippet: Long macaque breeding cycles and fully pre-booked colonies have forced some researchers to halt their critical studies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3360770/chinas-lab-monkey-prices-hit-covid-era-highs-new-drug-rd-demand

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does South Korea’s Kospi chaos mean for China’s markets?

Snippet: China has taken deleveraging actions amid wake-up call from South Korean market volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3360766/what-does-south-koreas-kospi-chaos-mean-chinas-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China stocks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does South Korea’s Kospi chaos mean for China’s markets?

Snippet: China has taken deleveraging actions amid wake-up call from South Korean market volatility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3360766/what-does-south-koreas-kospi-chaos-mean-chinas-markets

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Great Chinese women’: tourists praised for preventing serious accident in South Korea

Snippet: Travellers perform CPR on driver who collapses at wheel at Incheon International Airport, bring runaway coach under control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3360755/great-chinese-women-tourists-praised-preventing-serious-accident-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Great Chinese women’: tourists praised for preventing serious accident in South Korea

Snippet: Travellers perform CPR on driver who collapses at wheel at Incheon International Airport, bring runaway coach under control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3360755/great-chinese-women-tourists-praised-preventing-serious-accident-south-korea

[2026-07-16 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Greek foreign minister to visit S. Korea next week

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis plans to visit South Korea next week for talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on a range of issues of mutual interest, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716006800315

[2026-07-16 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: AUKUS will not run on time or on budget, Christopher Pyne says

Snippet: Christopher Pyne says the AUKUS pact is unlikely to be delivered on time and on budget, but the former defence minister believes acquiring a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines will still provide an important deterrent to China and powerful boost to Australia’s military capabilities.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/aukus-will-not-run-on-time-or-on-budget-christopher-pyne-says-20260716-p60fux.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cheong Wa Dae revives secretarial post for youth affairs

Snippet: Kim Tae-won, former Google Korea executive, has been appointed as the newly established presidential secretary dedicated to youth affairs, Cheong Wa Dae announced Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811316

[2026-07-16 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee names ex-Google Korea executive as secretary for youth policy

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has named a former Google Korea executive as secretary for youth policy who will oversee the new office designed to address issues affecting young people, a presidential spokesperson said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716006700315

[2026-07-16 15:55 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Slain woman’s children to return to India with their aunt and uncle

Snippet: The two children of Vermont woman Lavanya Chappa, who was stabbed to death last week, have been reunited with their aunt and uncle after the Department of Home Affairs reversed a decision not to allow the couple to travel to Australia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/slain-woman-s-children-to-return-to-india-with-their-aunt-and-uncle-20260716-p60ft0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. calls for customized, phased approach to possible social media ban for children

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung called for public discussion on whether South Korea should restrict children’s access to social media, as the country weighs safeguards against minors’ smartphone use.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811301

[2026-07-16 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gong Yoo plans first-ever Asia fan meeting tour

Snippet: Six-city tour set to begin in Yokohama in October

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811299

[2026-07-16 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Britain's Princess Anne calls for stronger support for women leaders in Korea

Snippet: Britain’s Princess Anne said highly qualified women in South Korea need greater confidence, stronger networks and sustained support to move into leadership roles, as she attended the launch of a British-backed career development program in Seoul on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811296

[2026-07-16 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Electronics maps H2 strategy around AI, robotics

Snippet: LG Electronics convened about 300 executives from Korea and overseas on Thursday to review its second-half strategy and accelerate growth in robotics, AI data center cooling and other future businesses.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811295

[2026-07-16 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOTr receives clean audit opinion from COA after more than 30 years

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) on its consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2025, marking the agency's first clean audit opinion in more than three decades.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/16/news/dotr-receives-clean-audit-opinion-from-coa-after-more-than-30-years/2385588

[2026-07-16 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Activists fear China’s ethnic unity law could silence critics in Australia

Snippet: Thu 16 Jul 2026 at 3:36pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/communities-condemn-china-ethnic-unity-law/106918618

[2026-07-16 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: TSMC posts record profit as AI chip demand fuels 77.4% surge

Snippet: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has been one of the biggest winners from the AI investment boom. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tsmc-posts-record-profit-as-ai-chip-demand-fuels-77.4-surge

[2026-07-16 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea to launch sovereign cybersecurity AI this year: science minister

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS additional info in paras 5-6, 9)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716005651320

[2026-07-16 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Inside Riot Games' long bet on Korea's cultural heritage

Snippet: The gaming giant's heritage work spans repatriation, restoration and cultural collaborations

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811276

[2026-07-16 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rohingya refugees among over 500 feared dead after Myanmar boats capsize

Snippet: The UN said the incidents highlighted the plight of Rohingya, calling for enhanced rescue and anti-trafficking efforts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3360768/rohingya-refugees-among-over-500-feared-dead-after-myanmar-boats-capsize?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 15:20 UTC+10:00] [Andaman Sea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rohingya refugees among over 500 feared dead after Myanmar boats capsize

Snippet: The UN said the incidents highlighted the plight of Rohingya, calling for enhanced rescue and anti-trafficking efforts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3360768/rohingya-refugees-among-over-500-feared-dead-after-myanmar-boats-capsize

[2026-07-16 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares and oil prices fall despite back-and-forth strikes between the US and Iran

Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-iran-inflation-oil-e1c646be279423406586c67c79e738e4

[2026-07-16 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Parliamentary hearing on football governing body postponed

Snippet: SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The parliamentary sports committee decided Thursday to postpone a scheduled hearing on the Korea Football Association (KFA) amid ongoing negotiations between the rival parties for the formation of the committee.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716006000315

[2026-07-16 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling bloc unveils plan for joint military academy in Daejeon

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811249

[2026-07-16 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest 5 over national security after raiding 2 bookstores | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Three women and two men were detained after police raided Have a Nice Stay bookshop and Greenfield Book Store.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3360763/hong-kong-police-arrest-5-over-national-security-after-raiding-2-bookstores

[2026-07-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1946 -- The U.S. military government, which occupied the southern half of the Korean Peninsula at the end of World War II, places a ban on civilian passage across the inter-Korean border set along the 38th parallel. Following the surrender of Japan, which controlled Korea as a colony from 1910 to 1945, the southern half of the peninsula was occupied by U.S.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716000900315

[2026-07-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s imports from Africa surge after Beijing expands zero-tariff policy

Snippet: China’s growing hunger for critical minerals partly drove the increase, but the tariff reduction is also fuelling trade in several new sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360758/chinas-imports-africa-surge-after-beijing-expands-zero-tariff-policy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [African agricultural products] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s imports from Africa surge after Beijing expands zero-tariff policy

Snippet: China’s growing hunger for critical minerals partly drove the increase, but the tariff reduction is also fuelling trade in several new sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3360758/chinas-imports-africa-surge-after-beijing-expands-zero-tariff-policy

[2026-07-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Experts fear 'great democratic depression' as China gains ground globally

Snippet: A voter receives a sticker after casting his ballot in the state of Maine during the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/experts-fear-great-democratic-depression-as-china-gains-ground-globally

[2026-07-16 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: High tides driven by Typhoon Bavi roll Chinese cruise ship on its side | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Incident linked to lingering effects of Typhoon Bavi, which made landfall in eastern China days earlier.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3360761/high-tides-driven-typhoon-bavi-roll-chinese-cruise-ship-its-side

[2026-07-16 14:48 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: As the yen sinks, Asia’s monetary anchor subtly shifts to yuan

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/as-the-yen-sinks-asias-monetary-anchor-subtly-shifts-to-yuan/

[2026-07-16 14:47 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SC declines to punish personalities who criticized ruling on Sara impeachment

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sc-decision-indirect-contempt-personalities-sara-duterte-impeachment/

[2026-07-16 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sony chairman says human relations still shine in Asia despite AI's advance

Snippet: Sony Group Executive Chairman Kenichiro Yoshida speaks at the Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 on July 16 in Bangkok. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/nikkei-asia-forum/nikkei-asia-forum-apac-2026/sony-chairman-says-human-relations-still-shine-in-asia-despite-ai-s-advance

[2026-07-16 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate panel tackles bills on senior citizens’ welfare, street vendors’ rights

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Social Justice on Thursday began deliberations on measures aimed at strengthening government support for senior citizens and protecting the rights of street vendors, with Committee Chairman Sen. Erwin Tulfo emphasizing that legislation should prioritize the welfare of vulnerable sectors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/16/news/senate-panel-tackles-bills-on-senior-citizens-welfare-street-vendors-rights/2385563

[2026-07-16 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nmixx meets Princess Anne

Snippet: K-pop girl group Nmixx shared moments with Princess Anne, the younger sister of Britain's King Charles III, at a reception celebrating the UK-Korea partnership held Tuesday at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811202