Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-04 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kim Soo-hyun will meet fans in the Philippines in October, a fashion brand said Tuesday, in another event signaling the actor's return after he nearly suspended activities following allegations linked to late actress Kim Sae-ron.
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[2026-08-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opposition figure calls on DPP administration to protest to Manila over Philippine attempt to chart a boundary around Scarborough Shoal
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[2026-08-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opposition figure calls on DPP administration to protest to Manila over Philippine attempt to chart a boundary around Scarborough Shoal
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[2026-08-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FINANCE Secretary and Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) Chair Frederick Go welcomed the issuance of Executive Order (EO) 121, establishing the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) Program, describing it as a major step toward developing a globally competitive electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry in the Philippines.
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[2026-08-04 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution panel of the House of Representatives has requested 31 trial days to present witnesses and documentary evidence supporting its allegations that Vice President Sara Duterte misused more than P612.5 million in confidential funds, indicating that the presentation of evidence on the first article of impeachment alone could take more than two months under the Senate impeachment court's current schedule.
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[2026-08-04 11:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: August 4, 2026 — 11:57am
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[2026-08-04 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Kim Soo-hyun will meet fans in the Philippines in October, a fashion brand said Tuesday, in another event signaling the actor's return after he nearly suspended activities following allegations linked to late actress Kim Sae-ron.
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[2026-08-04 11:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Electronics said its new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 drew 1.44 million preorders in South Korea over seven days, the highest figure ever recorded for a Galaxy smartphone.
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[2026-08-04 11:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: JO1, a boy group from Japan, has decided to cancel its Seoul concerts slated for next month, according to agency Lapone Entertainment on Monday.
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[2026-08-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: North Korea is promoting the consumption of dog meat as a patriotic way to beat the summer heat
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[2026-08-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: North Korea is promoting the consumption of dog meat as a patriotic way to beat the summer heat
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[2026-08-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Asian] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Until our data systems see past broad labels like Asian or Chinese, and recognise subgroups, our picture of global migration is incomplete
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[2026-08-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Until our data systems see past broad labels like Asian or Chinese, and recognise subgroups, our picture of global migration is incomplete
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[2026-08-04 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan leads a protest in Islamabad on May 26, 2022, after his ouster in a no-confidence motion. © Reuters
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[2026-08-04 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Faced with overwhelming medical bills, Xiaoyi’s family has turned to the media for help as they navigate the aftermath of her life-altering decision
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[2026-08-04 11:25 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Faced with overwhelming medical bills, Xiaoyi’s family has turned to the media for help as they navigate the aftermath of her life-altering decision
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[2026-08-04 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) monitored 48 Chinese coast guard and navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea in July, as Beijing continued to maintain its presence in waters within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
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[2026-08-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-08-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tech stocks plummeted in July as traders unwound leveraged positions, sparking a drop in margin financing and raising concerns in Beijing
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[2026-08-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tech stocks plummeted in July as traders unwound leveraged positions, sparking a drop in margin financing and raising concerns in Beijing
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[2026-08-04 10:59 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Prime minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto prefecture almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 quake hit, killing 38 people
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[2026-08-04 10:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea on Tuesday denounced a recent US-led multinational naval exercise as a "war rehearsal" and threatened to respond with a "deterrence of new level."
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[2026-08-04 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
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[2026-08-04 10:44 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: August 4, 2026 10:44 | News
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[2026-08-04 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — North Korea accused the United States and allies of seeking to "tarnish the image" of the communist state after they warned against employing its IT workers, state media reported Tuesday.
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[2026-08-04 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday denounced a recent U.S.-led multinational naval exercise as a "war rehearsal" and threatened to respond with a "deterrence of new level."
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[2026-08-04 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tokito Oda of Japan lifts the trophy after twinning against Alfie Hewett of Britain in the men’s wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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[2026-08-04 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Newsbreak] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Commercial fishing operators clinched a legal victory after the Supreme Court affirmed the 2021 decision of the Malabon Regional Trial Court Branch 170. It ruled that the government’s policy of monitoring Philippine-flagged commercial fishing vessels at sea is unconstitutional.
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[2026-08-04 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala surged to a season-best No. 14 in the WTA Finals race after ruling the 500 Mubadala D.C. Open in Washington early Tuesday in Manila.
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[2026-08-04 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala raised her winning record against top 10 players to 9-4 after defeating world No. 3 Jessica Pegula at the Mubadala D.C. Open final, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, in Washington early Tuesday in Manila.
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[2026-08-04 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sports legends Manny Pacquiao and Rafa Nadal congratulated Alex Eala after she won her first WTA Tour-level title at the 500 Mubadala D.C. Open in Washington early Tuesday.
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[2026-08-04 10:08 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – On the 12th day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the House prosecution panel continues its presentation of evidence under Article I, which centers on the alleged misuse of confidential funds.
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[2026-08-04 10:06 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.
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[2026-08-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators are eyeing curbs such as reducing the leverage ratio of single-stock ETFs and raising the minimum investment requirement
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[2026-08-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulators are eyeing curbs such as reducing the leverage ratio of single-stock ETFs and raising the minimum investment requirement
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[2026-08-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Published 4 August 2026 6:50pm
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[2026-08-04 09:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.8 percent in July from a year earlier as oil prices remained elevated, though their rate of increase slowed, data showed Tuesday, with inflation falling below the 3 percent mark for the first time in three months.
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[2026-08-04 09:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A former US envoy for North Korean human rights issues stressed the need Monday for the United States to ease its longstanding ban on US citizens' travel to North Korea, noting that the prohibition has also prevented Americans from offering humanitarian aid to the reclusive state.
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[2026-08-04 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The State Department did not confirm the closures but said it was focused on ensuring that America’s diplomatic footprint was efficient
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[2026-08-04 09:21 UTC+10:00] [America First] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The State Department did not confirm the closures but said it was focused on ensuring that America’s diplomatic footprint was efficient
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[2026-08-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The China treasury bond futures that were launched in the city are a critical hedging tool that will foster the renminbi’s global use
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[2026-08-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The China treasury bond futures that were launched in the city are a critical hedging tool that will foster the renminbi’s global use
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[2026-08-04 09:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday rejected a recent joint alert issued by South Korea, the United States, Japan and others about its information technology (IT) workers and cyberactivity as "false information" driven by political motives.
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[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices added 2.8 percent in July from a year earlier as oil prices continued to remain high, data showed Tuesday, although the growth fell below the 3 percent level for the first time in three months.
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[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Baseball Organization continues to draw record crowds, with the leaguewide average stadium occupancy rate reaching 86.7 percent through July 25, up from 82.2 percent last season. Average attendance rose to 17,996 fans per game from 17,101.
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[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China
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[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China
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[2026-08-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
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.
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[2026-08-04 08:47 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-08-04 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Federal Reserve may soon be drawn into the Trump administration's efforts to back the embattled currency of U.S. ally Japan.
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