[2026-06-17 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Eximbank backs Doosan's Thai AI plant

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea will provide $110 million in financing for Doosan's planned copper clad laminate production facility in Thailand, the policy lender said Wednesday, as it seeks to support the expansion of AI-related supply chains beyond China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773748

[2026-06-17 16:09 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: China’s pet owners splurge on preschools to pamper puppies

Snippet: SHANGHAI – A new kind of preschool in China is offering games, nibbles, treadmills and music for puppies, clawing out a fast-growing niche in a booming industry as youthful owners spend more ​on pets increasingly regarded as family.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/asia-pacific/society/china-pet-owners-preschools/

[2026-06-17 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: POSCO completes S. Korea's largest electric arc furnace to cut carbon emissions

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean steelmaker POSCO Co. said Wednesday it has completed construction of an electric arc furnace (EAF) on the nation's southern coast as part of efforts to advance its lower-carbon steelmaking.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617006000320

[2026-06-17 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Snippet: The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors, as the Trump administration continues its monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/world/americas-emea/us-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-kills-1-leaves-2-survivors-in-the-eastern-pacific-ocean/2367208

[2026-06-17 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unlike in France, Korea’s unions back higher retirement age. Why?

Snippet: Labor groups say workers face income cliff between mandatory retirement, pension eligibility

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773744

[2026-06-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cactus Pears review – tender and subtle story of forbidden love and a poignant awakening in India

Snippet: The strictures of family and class stand between two young men and their humble dreams of happiness in an assured directorial debut from Rohan Kanawade

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/17/cactus-pears-review-forbidden-love-india-rohan-kanawade

[2026-06-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Science and nature books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Morbid by Saul Justin Newman review – why everything you think you know about longevity is wrong

Snippet: Is Japan really full of centenarians? And what about ‘blue zones’? A brilliant skewering of ageing secrets and lies

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jun/17/morbid-by-saul-justin-newman-review-why-everything-you-think-you-know-about-longevity-is-wrong

[2026-06-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zheng Yuxiu: modern China’s ‘xia nu’ assassin and first female PhD who fought for justice

Snippet: Independent spirit who resisted grandmother’s bid to bind her feet, worked in intelligence, transported bombs, championed women’s rights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3356647/zheng-yuxiu-modern-chinas-xia-nu-assassin-and-first-female-phd-who-fought-justice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zheng Yuxiu: modern China’s ‘xia nu’ assassin and first female PhD who fought for justice

Snippet: Independent spirit who resisted grandmother’s bid to bind her feet, worked in intelligence, transported bombs, championed women’s rights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3356647/zheng-yuxiu-modern-chinas-xia-nu-assassin-and-first-female-phd-who-fought-justice

[2026-06-17 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong

Snippet: Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357387/china-pledges-support-trading-treasury-bond-futures-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:53 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Zhiwei] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges support for trading of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong

Snippet: Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3357387/china-pledges-support-trading-treasury-bond-futures-hong-kong

[2026-06-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mynt, parent of Philippine e-wallet giant GCash, files for an IPO

Snippet: Mynt, parent of e-wallet platform GCash, said its board of directors on June 17 filed an application to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Gettty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/mynt-parent-of-philippine-e-wallet-giant-gcash-files-for-an-ipo2

[2026-06-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyosung opens first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore’s STT GDC

Snippet: Hyosung Group said Wednesday it has launched its first AI data center in Seoul with Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, targeting Korea’s rapidly growing data center market — projected to reach 20 trillion won ($13.2 billion) by 2030.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773717

[2026-06-17 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Friendship] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A moment that changed me: A WhatsApp message about a little-known sport made me an unlikely celebrity in Japan

Snippet: I’d always wanted to represent my country at something, so when I learned about Mölkky, I got a team together

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/17/a-moment-that-changed-me-whatsapp-message-little-known-sport-made-me-unlikely-celebrity-japan

[2026-06-17 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul to ease military restrictions near inter-Korean border

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/10773708

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Mark, Camille Villar deny alleged interference in LRT-1 Cavite extension project

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/mark-camille-villar-deny-lrt1-cavite-extension-interference/

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Global South] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai to lead ‘financial superpower’ push as China unveils plan to boost yuan use

Snippet: China’s central bank governor speaks at annual financial forum about further opening repurchase facilities and offshore trading to foreign central banks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357386/shanghai-lead-financial-superpower-push-china-unveils-plan-boost-yuan-use

[2026-06-17 15:38 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Australia must be ‘Monocultural,’ One Nation’s Hanson Says

Snippet: Australian far-right populist Sen. Pauline Hanson has called for a “monocultural society,” rejecting decades of multicultural policy and blaming the nation’s housing crisis on high levels of immigration.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/asia-pacific/politics/australia-monocultural-one-nation-hanson/

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Can Vietnam satisfy Washington before trade ties fray?

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/can-vietnam-satisfy-washington-before-trade-ties-fray/

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating the China-EU trade divide

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesNavigating the China-EU trade divideAs trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In this three-part series, we examine the friction points pushing the two economic powerhouses towards a critical crossroads.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3357382/navigating-china-eu-trade-divide

[2026-06-17 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful resolution of North Korea issue during brief G7 meet

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773653

[2026-06-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yum China's $1.2bn Pizza Hut purchase draws cool response from investors

Snippet: Yum China is acquiring the mainland China operations of Pizza Hut from Yum Brands for $1.2 billion, while U.S. private equity firm LongRange Capital is buying the remainder of the business for $1.5 billion. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/yum-china-s-1.2bn-pizza-hut-purchase-draws-cool-response-from-investors

[2026-06-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed and oil stays below $80 as world awaits details on US-Iran deal

Snippet: A currency trader stretches near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-oil-us-iran-02e500f15edc505cedd8a8428197744c

[2026-06-17 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Stock bonuses triple at Korea’s top companies

Snippet: Top 100 companies paid W2.3tr in shares from January to May

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773645

[2026-06-17 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan logs a trade deficit as imports of electrical machinery surge

Snippet: Containers are stacked at a port in Tokyo Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Michi Ono/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-trade-oil-iran-ai-7ecad04964f22f90e1f679a1dcf05f69

[2026-06-17 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MRT-3 exec, Sumitomo ordered to explain morning train glitch; free rides ordered for commuters

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Wednesday ordered the MRT-3 management and its maintenance provider, Sumitomo Corporation, to explain the disruption that affected commuters during the morning rush hour, while also directing the grant of free rides for passengers for the rest of the day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/mrt-3-exec-sumitomo-ordered-to-explain-morning-train-glitch-free-rides-ordered-for-commuters/2367191

[2026-06-17 15:03 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PH says Chinese floating structure removed from Panatag Shoal

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities said on Wednesday that a Chinese floating platform detected inside the lagoon of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal has been removed, weeks after Manila filed a diplomatic protest over its presence in the disputed feature.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/477953/ph-says-chinese-floating-structure-removed-from-panatag-shoal/

[2026-06-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Inflation expected to linger despite end of Middle East war: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to continue facing elevated consumer prices despite the end of the Middle East conflict amid rising incomes following the boom in the technology industry, the central bank said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617002900320

[2026-06-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1918 -- The Japanese colonial regime completes a research project on land ownership in Korea after eight years of collecting data. The large-scale project was aimed at documenting land ownership on the Korean Peninsula and modernizing data management but ended up leading to the consolidation of land acquisitions by the Japanese, who had not been legally allowed to own land in Korea.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617000800315

[2026-06-17 14:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Treasures from National Museum of Korea] White Porcelain Jar with an Openwork Peony and Scroll Design

Snippet: Materials: Ceramics, white porcelain

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773636

[2026-06-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Poor Filipino kids still dream of professional jobs - study

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Poor Filipino children continue to dream of becoming teachers, nurses, engineers, doctors, police officers, and military officers despite economic disadvantage, according to a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/poor-filipino-kids-still-dream-of-professional-jobs-study/2367190

[2026-06-17 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ex-trade official tapped to lead new S. Korea-U.S. investment firm

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- A former trade official has been tapped as the inaugural head of a new state-run company tasked with implementing Seoul's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States, the finance ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617005400320

[2026-06-17 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Lululemon issues China apology after Great Wall yoga event draws criticism

Snippet: A Lululemon store in Shanghai. China accounted for 16% of the Canadian activewear brand's group revenue in 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/lululemon-issues-china-apology-after-great-wall-yoga-event-draws-criticism

[2026-06-17 14:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Dead fish washing up on Korea's east coast may be linked to tuna surge, warming seas

Snippet: An unusual sequence of fish die-offs along South Korea's east coast is raising questions about whether one of the region's most productive fishing grounds is undergoing a significant ecological shift.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773619

[2026-06-17 14:25 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: They were forced into marriage and abused. Now women facing exploitation in China have a glimmer of hope

Snippet: Female activists are working in the shadows to find and support vulnerable women they fear are being failed by authorities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/forced-marriage-exploitation-women-china

[2026-06-17 14:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Young dancers seek freedom in Korea's growing street dance scene

Snippet: As K-pop and TV propel street dance into the mainstream, Korean dancers try to keep its grassroots culture alive

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773608

[2026-06-17 14:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Fifa invites Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to match against Mexico

Snippet: A Korean YouTuber who was targeted by a racist gesture during a recent World Cup match has been invited by FIFA to attend South Korea's group-stage match against Mexico.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773606

[2026-06-17 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: India needs serious action, stronger public health measures, and accessible health care

Snippet: DESPITE being India's financial capital, Mumbai continues to face significant health care inequalities. Millions of people living in urban slums struggle to access affordable health care, while overcrowding, malnutrition, and limited health awareness contribute to a growing burden of preventable diseases. Women, children, adolescent girls, and daily wage earners remain among the most vulnerable populations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/tmt-newswire/india-needs-serious-action-stronger-public-health-measures-and-accessible-health-care/2367165

[2026-06-17 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tunisia’s Hervé Renard embraces challenge against Japan in World Cup debut

Snippet: Hervé Renard speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Santiago Nuevo Leon, near Monterrey, Mexico, after being named the new coach for Tunisia’s World Cup soccer team. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tunisia-renard-coach-world-cup-77768c6110cd95c9bbb4f59d7abb5204

[2026-06-17 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump ends the G7 summit facing questions on Iran

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders pose during a group photo of leaders at the G7 summit, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-g7-iran-france-india-2b13227bfc63d5c7c92c64488e3e2753

[2026-06-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China study finds subsea cable-wrecking supercurrents more common than realised

Snippet: A team led by Tsinghua University says it has built a framework that could better predict and manage these powerful flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3357276/china-study-finds-subsea-cable-wrecking-supercurrents-more-common-realised?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Durham University] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China study finds subsea cable-wrecking supercurrents more common than realised

Snippet: A team led by Tsinghua University says it has built a framework that could better predict and manage these powerful flows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3357276/china-study-finds-subsea-cable-wrecking-supercurrents-more-common-realised

[2026-06-17 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace, House congratulate Gatchalian on Senate presidency, urge chamber to act on priority bills

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang and the House of Representatives on Wednesday congratulated Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian following his election as the new Senate President after Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano yielded to the new majority just in time for the special session.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/palace-house-congratulate-gatchalian-on-senate-presidency-urge-chamber-to-act-on-priority-bills/2367170

[2026-06-17 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Recto, Estrella, Tolentino named govt caretakers during Marcos' Russia trip

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino have been designated as government caretakers during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s working visit to Kazan, Russia, Malacañang said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/recto-estrella-tolentino-named-govt-caretakers-during-marcos-russia-trip/2367160

[2026-06-17 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Alleged ice-cream cartel in Japan investigated as sweltering summer looms

Snippet: Six companies are suspected of colluding to use food inflation to raise the prices of their product

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/alleged-ice-cream-cartel-in-japan-investigated

[2026-06-17 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asteroid named after Ho Wai-ho, Hong Kong firefighter who died in Wang Fuk Court blaze | South China Morning Post

Snippet: William Yeung, an amateur astronomer born in Hong Kong, was recently authorised to name an asteroid ‘Howaiho’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3357370/asteroid-named-after-ho-wai-ho-hong-kong-firefighter-who-died-wang-fuk-court-blaze

[2026-06-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The mental health of Hong Kong parents can no longer be ignored

Snippet: Readers reflect on the tragic deaths of a mother and her daughter and call on Asia’s hotels to prepare for the coming of AI booking agents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357240/mental-health-hong-kong-parents-can-no-longer-be-ignored?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Darren Wang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The mental health of Hong Kong parents can no longer be ignored

Snippet: Readers reflect on the tragic deaths of a mother and her daughter and call on Asia’s hotels to prepare for the coming of AI booking agents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357240/mental-health-hong-kong-parents-can-no-longer-be-ignored