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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia’s Lynas partners South Korea’s JS Link for Malaysian magnet factory

Snippet: The factory in Kuantan, which can produce 3,000 tonnes of magnets per annum, is expected to create ‌up to 400 jobs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3359654/australias-lynas-partners-south-koreas-js-link-malaysian-magnet-factory?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘A true man’: Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling business

Snippet: Chunchun, 8, hailed for courage, sense of responsibility as he helps mum rebuild life after her divorce and suffers severe burns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3359653/true-man-chinese-boy-touches-hearts-promoting-single-mums-small-recycling-business?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 11:08 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘A true man’: Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling business

Snippet: Chunchun, 8, hailed for courage, sense of responsibility as he helps mum rebuild life after her divorce and suffers severe burns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3359653/true-man-chinese-boy-touches-hearts-promoting-single-mums-small-recycling-business

[2026-07-07 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Inflation eases to 6.4% in June 2026 as fuel, food prices cool

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/inflation-rate-philippines-june-2026/

[2026-07-07 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/china-test-fires-missile-pacific-alarming-regional-powers-july-2026/

[2026-07-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Is China changing tactics in West PH Sea?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/exclusive-content/china-west-philippine-sea-tactics-scarborough-shoal/

[2026-07-07 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China

Snippet: A reservoir wall broke in Nanning in China, sending out a torrent of water after rivers swelled from the passage of a typhoon. At least two people have been killed by flooding due to Typhoon Maysak, while another 480,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province, officials say. The province's emergency flood control response has been raised to its highest level.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c1eyyevn5j7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-07 10:55 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Travel news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Neighbourhood watch: Indonesia is the next big cruise destination

Snippet: With its 17,000 islands, striking volcanic landscapes, outstanding reefs and multifarious cultures, it’s about time Indonesia had more cruise options. And happily, although development has been slow, our neighbour has an increasing number of small-ship and expedition offerings.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/neighbourhood-watch-indonesia-is-the-next-big-cruise-destination-20260609-p6056l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SC upholds constitutionality of VAT refund law for foreign tourists

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the constitutionality of the law granting value-added tax (VAT) refunds to non-resident foreign tourists, ruling that the incentive is a valid policy measure to promote tourism and does not violate the Constitution's equal protection clause.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/07/news/sc-upholds-constitutionality-of-vat-refund-law-for-foreign-tourists/2379425

[2026-07-07 10:51 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Concern to the world’: Trump administration condemns China after missile launch

Snippet: Australia has criticised China for failing to give enough notice of its long-range ballistic missile test, which appears to have crossed over the Philippines and landed near Nauru, as the Trump administration accused Beijing of pursuing an opaque and rapid nuclear weapons build-up.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/concern-to-the-world-trump-administration-condemns-china-after-missile-launch-20260707-p60d5q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Evan Phillips returns to Dodgers after Tommy John surgery

Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips throws to the plate during the ninth inning of an opening day baseball game against the San Diego Padres at the Gocheok Sky Dome, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-evan-phillips-67e1992a3b6cafb85739bfa97f8f0d27

[2026-07-07 10:44 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: What does China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia? | David Vallance

Snippet: The timing – on the day the Ocean of Peace Alliance treaty was signed with Fiji – reads as provocation at best, coercion at worst

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/07/china-long-range-missile-test-south-pacific-australia

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung's profit soars 19 times as memory chip shortage continues

Snippet: Samsung continues to ride the AI boom to massive profit increases. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/samsung-s-profit-soars-19-times-as-memory-chip-shortage-continues

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist’ training for its military graduates after 24 years

Snippet: The change reflects growing concern over Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces after a string of espionage cases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3359628/taiwan-revives-anti-communist-training-its-military-graduates-after-24-years?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist’ training for its military graduates after 24 years

Snippet: The change reflects growing concern over Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces after a string of espionage cases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3359628/taiwan-revives-anti-communist-training-its-military-graduates-after-24-years

[2026-07-07 10:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. to unveil property tax revision this month: finance minister

Snippet: South Korea will unveil property tax revisions later this month as part of its effort to strike a balance between recurrent and transaction taxes, the finance minister said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10800279

[2026-07-07 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to unveil property tax revision this month: finance minister

Snippet: SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will unveil property tax revisions later this month as part of its effort to strike a balance between recurrent and transaction taxes, the finance minister said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260707002800320

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea makes play for spot in China-Russia drills with missile test

Snippet: Pyongyang’s new cruise-missile destroyers are built to project power far beyond home waters, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3359577/north-korea-makes-play-spot-china-russia-drills-missile-test?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 10:14 UTC+10:00] [Korea Defence Network] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea makes play for spot in China-Russia drills with missile test

Snippet: Pyongyang’s new cruise-missile destroyers are built to project power far beyond home waters, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3359577/north-korea-makes-play-spot-china-russia-drills-missile-test

[2026-07-07 10:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Major investment banks' average forecast for S. Korea's 2026 growth reaches 3%: data

Snippet: Major global investment banks' average forecast for South Korea's economic growth this year has reached 3 percent for the first time, data showed Tuesday, supported by robust semiconductor exports amid the artificial intelligence boom.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10800232

[2026-07-07 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Micron Breaks Ground On $9 Billion Hiroshima Memory Chip Plant

Snippet: US memory giant Micron Technology on Saturday broke ground on the expansion of its factory in Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture, a ¥1.5 trillion ($9.3 billion) undertaking to produce advanced memory chips, Bloomberg reported.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/micron-breaks-ground-9-billion-hiroshima-memory-chip-plant

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

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea calls for vigilance as heavy rain approaches

Snippet: SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday urged senior officials and citizens to make thorough preparations for heavy monsoon rains expected to hit the country this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260707002300315

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

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Glaring problem': China's missile test could be a troubling signal, analysts warn

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/chinas-south-pacific-missile-test-lays-bare-fears-of-biggest-regional-build-up-since-wwii/yr5ehdx3b

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

Source: SBS News

Title: Australia is courting its next Pacific partner

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-visits-soloman-islands/b9zyslf5r

[2026-07-07 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Major investment banks' average forecast for S. Korea's 2026 growth reaches 3 pct: data

Snippet: SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- Major global investment banks' average forecast for South Korea's economic growth this year has reached 3 percent for the first time, data showed Tuesday, supported by robust semiconductor exports amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260707001900320

[2026-07-07 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Reaching A Climax": Hedge Funds Turn Most Bearish On Yen Since 2007, As Former FX Czar Sees 20% Undervaluation

Snippet: For much of the past year, when the USDJPY disconnected - initially playfully and then terminally - from 2Y yield differentials, FX traders have been asking when and how will this gaping divergence finally converge. Alas, that answer remains elusive still, even as the collapse in the yen has pushed the currency to a generational low, and become an increasingly political topic leading to a surge in Japanese bankruptcies, and a relentless battering of what little is left of Japan's

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/reaching-climax-hedge-funds-turn-most-bearish-yen-2007-former-fx-czar-sees-20

[2026-07-07 09:33 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows

Snippet: The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/07/chinese-government-tells-critics-not-to-overinterpret-missile-test-in-pacific-as-criticism-grows

[2026-07-07 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s latest export controls against Japan a moderate measure

Snippet: Beijing cannot stand idly by while Japan remilitarises and inserts itself into the Taiwan issue, but it has minimised the number of entities targeted

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3359529/chinas-latest-export-controls-against-japan-moderate-measure

[2026-07-07 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s latest export controls against Japan a moderate measure

Snippet: Beijing cannot stand idly by while Japan remilitarises and inserts itself into the Taiwan issue, but it has minimised the number of entities targeted

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3359529/chinas-latest-export-controls-against-japan-moderate-measure?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

Snippet: ‘China is probably the country with the ‌best and most direct access to the Russian leadership,’ said Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Stoere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3359648/norway-urges-china-help-bring-russia-ukraine-peace-talks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

Snippet: ‘China is probably the country with the ‌best and most direct access to the Russian leadership,’ said Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Stoere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3359648/norway-urges-china-help-bring-russia-ukraine-peace-talks

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

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: What to watch for in the second half

Snippet: Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/cnbcs-the-china-connection-newsletter-a-focus-on-ai-ipos-diplomacy.html

[2026-07-07 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Vietnam tops list of international students in Korea

Snippet: Vietnam has become the largest source of international students at South Korean universities, narrowly surpassing China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10799880

[2026-07-07 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chinese nuclear capable missile appears to land close to Nauru, Tuvalu

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-07/china-missile-nuclear-pacific-naura-tuvalu/106887324

[2026-07-07 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chinese nuclear-capable missile draws criticism from Pacific leader

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-07/china-missile-nuclear-pacific-nauru-tuvalu/106887324

[2026-07-07 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Singapore hold 2nd round of talks to upgrade bilateral FTA

Snippet: SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Singapore kicked off a second round of negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), Seoul's trade ministry said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260707001200320

[2026-07-07 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) S. Korea loses bid for Canadian submarine program to Germany's TKMS

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in last 3 paras with release from arms procurement agency)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260706008753320

[2026-07-07 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?

Snippet: Chinese companies are testing out robotaxis in several Chinese cities

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgl8dlxjd3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-07 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Talk of US-China decoupling is getting loud – but neither side is ready for a clean break

Snippet: Though relations have turned frosty, analysts said US-China economic ties are too extensive to unwind completely – with dependencies on both sides

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359613/talk-us-china-decoupling-getting-loud-neither-side-ready-clean-break?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-07 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China and the US are too entangled for a clean financial break

Snippet: Though relations have turned frosty, analysts said US-China economic ties are too extensive to unwind completely – with dependencies on both sides

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359613/talk-us-china-decoupling-getting-loud-neither-side-ready-clean-break

[2026-07-07 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Storm signals to be raised over Northern Luzon as super typhoon set to enter PAR

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With Super Typhoon ‘Bavi’ (international name) set to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) anytime of the day or early Wednesday morning, storm signals would be immediately raised over Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/07/news/storm-signals-to-be-raised-over-northern-luzon-as-super-typhoon-set-to-enter-par/2379390

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 7)

Snippet: Semiconductor boom, small business gloom

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260707000800320

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 7)

Snippet: Homeplus' days are numberedMeritz should take more responsibility as largest creditor

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260707000700320

[2026-07-07 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 7)

Snippet: Fake news, real risksRevised act's vague standards, harsh penalties risk chilling criticism online

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260707000600320

[2026-07-07 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea loses bid for Canadian submarine program to Germany's TKMS

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in last 7 paras)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260706008752320

[2026-07-07 07:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alexandra Eala provides a 'ray of hope' for the Philippines despite Wimbledon exit

Snippet: LONDON — Despite falling short of reaching the quarterfinals, Alexandra Eala still made a lasting impact at Wimbledon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/07/sports/alexandra-eala-provides-a-ray-of-hope-for-the-philippines-despite-wimbledon-exit/2379385

[2026-07-07 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan weighs AI-powered disaster relief distribution

Snippet: Self-Defense Forces personnel deliver relief supplies after an earthquake struck the Noto peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture. (Japan Ministry of Defense)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/japan-weighs-ai-powered-disaster-relief-distribution

[2026-07-07 07:24 UTC+10:00] [Women's T20 World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Captain fantastic to Irish joy: farewell to the Women’s T20 World Cup | Raf Nicholson

Snippet: Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Molineux led their teams expertly, and Australia v India at Lord’s felt like a final

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/06/farewell-to-the-womens-t20-world-cup-cricket-australia-england

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026’ launches New Top 20 Mentorship Program

Snippet: FOLLOWING the global launch of the "Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026" campaign at a press conference in Taiwan on May 27, the global initiative is now accepting proposals from innovators, startups, researchers, institutions and organizations worldwide, including participants from the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/07/tmt-newswire/go-healthy-with-taiwan-2026-launches-new-top-20-mentorship-program/2379426

[2026-07-07 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan attracts young Indian researchers to collaborate on AI, chemistry

Snippet: JST's Lotus Programme supports Indian researchers staying in Japan. (Japan Science and Technology Agency)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/science/japan-attracts-young-indian-researchers-to-collaborate-on-ai-chemistry