[2026-07-03 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ADVANCING TRADE RELATIONS AND SMART CITIES

Snippet: Clark Development Corp. (CDC) President and CEO Agnes Devanadera hosted a trade delegation from the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines at the Office of the President on June 24 to explore opportunities that could further strengthen Clark’s position as a smart city. Devanadera met with Counsellor and Trade Commissioner Eleonore Christiane Rupprecht and Trade Commissioner for Infrastructure Dodjie Fabian to discuss potential areas for collaboration in capacity building and development across priority sectors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/tmt-newswire/advancing-trade-relations-and-smart-cities/2378007

[2026-07-03 19:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cheong Wa Dae rebuts US report accusing Seoul of targeting Coupang

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10797835

[2026-07-03 19:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee pledges push to make South Korea a space power

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/10797830

[2026-07-03 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Visa rule changes raise fears among foreigners doing business in Japan | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Stricter capital requirements are leaving some foreign entrepreneurs in Japan worried about their future.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3359320/japans-new-visa-rules-threaten-foreign-business-owners

[2026-07-03 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese police uncover link between investment and attacks on citizens in Africa

Snippet: Chinese projects, firms and workers in Africa more vulnerable to security threats in regions where armed conflict, social tensions thrive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3359314/chinese-police-uncover-link-between-investment-and-attacks-citizens-africa?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Armed Conflict Location and Event Data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese police uncover link between investment and attacks on citizens in Africa

Snippet: Chinese projects, firms and workers in Africa more vulnerable to security threats in regions where armed conflict, social tensions thrive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3359314/chinese-police-uncover-link-between-investment-and-attacks-citizens-africa

[2026-07-03 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea to establish low-Earth orbit communications network by 2035

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 5-7)By Kim Eun-jung

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703010051320

[2026-07-03 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint delay sparks tension ahead of Malaysia state election

Snippet: Economic Minister Akmal Nasir fends off criticism from Johor’s caretaker leader, saying the master plan will be launched ‘at the right time’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3359312/johor-singapore-sez-blueprint-delay-sparks-tension-ahead-malaysia-state-election?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Lawrence Wong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint delay sparks tension ahead of Malaysia state election

Snippet: Economic Minister Akmal Nasir fends off criticism from Johor’s caretaker leader, saying the master plan will be launched ‘at the right time’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3359312/johor-singapore-sez-blueprint-delay-sparks-tension-ahead-malaysia-state-election

[2026-07-03 18:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai, Hanwha unveil W97tr investment plan for southeastern Korea

Snippet: Samsung, SK, LG, Doosan join Yeongnam push with W215tr for AI, robotics and data centers

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10797783

[2026-07-03 18:33 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Why coal-rich Indonesia can’t keep the lights on

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/why-coal-rich-indonesia-cant-keep-the-lights-on/

[2026-07-03 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ministers get 1.3% pay rise, after civil servants secure 2% salary bump

Snippet: South China Morning Post calculates monthly salary of chief secretary for administration, the city’s No 2 official, has risen to HK$422,755

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359307/hong-kong-ministers-get-13-pay-rise-after-civil-servants-secure-2-salary-bump?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 18:31 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong ministers get 1.3% pay rise, after civil servants secure 2% salary bump

Snippet: South China Morning Post calculates monthly salary of chief secretary for administration, the city’s No 2 official, has risen to HK$422,755

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3359307/hong-kong-ministers-get-13-pay-rise-after-civil-servants-secure-2-salary-bump

[2026-07-03 18:18 UTC+10:00] [Minorities] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law

Snippet: With robots, publicity events and official speeches, China is mounting a propaganda effort to promote and defend a new “ethnic unity” law that critics say will further undermine the rights of Tibetans, Uyghurs and other minorities in the country.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/world/asia/china-ethnic-unity-tibetan-uyghurs.html

[2026-07-03 18:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea rolls out W312tr bet on southeast

Snippet: South Korean firms on Friday committed trillions in investment into the nation's southeast, in the last of back-to-back announcements on related "megaprojects" to bolster the region's growth.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10797749

[2026-07-03 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's corporate reform genie will not go back in the bottle

Snippet: People walk past the Tokyo Stock Exchange building on June 10, 2025. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japan-s-corporate-reform-genie-will-not-go-back-in-the-bottle

[2026-07-03 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: China's latest activities near Taiwan indicate new strategy

Snippet: Fri 3 Jul 2026 at 6:03pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/australia-concerns-about-china-action-east-of-taiwan/106877030

[2026-07-03 18:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National Museum sets the table for Korea's food history

Snippet: In Korea, "have you eaten?" has long served as a greeting, while countless expressions — from sikgu, meaning family and derived from "people who share meals" to idioms built around the dining table — reveal how deeply food is woven into everyday language and relationships.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10797741

[2026-07-03 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to launch direct express between Haneda and Narita airports

Snippet: The Keisei Skyliner high-speed train links Ueno Station in central Tokyo to Narita Airport. Plans are in the works by Keisei for a new express train to Shinagawa Station and Haneda Airport in the 2030s. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/japan-to-launch-direct-express-between-haneda-and-narita-airports

[2026-07-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s passport climbs global rankings as economic influence grows, index finds

Snippet: Chinese travellers are gaining easier access to destinations worldwide, even as they still require visas for more countries than they can enter freely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359291/chinas-passport-climbs-global-rankings-economic-influence-grows-index-finds

[2026-07-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s passport climbs global rankings as economic influence grows, index finds

Snippet: Chinese travellers are gaining easier access to destinations worldwide, even as they still require visas for more countries than they can enter freely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359291/chinas-passport-climbs-global-rankings-economic-influence-grows-index-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [China consumption] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tea chain ordered to pay Louis Vuitton US$1.5 million for trademark infringement

Snippet: Shenzhen-based Molly Tea says it plans to appeal against the ruling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3359269/chinese-tea-chain-ordered-pay-louis-vuitton-us15-million-trademark-infringement

[2026-07-03 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Appeals court to begin ex-President Yoon's drone infiltration trial on July 15

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- An appeal trial for former President Yoon Suk Yeol will begin later this month on charges that he ordered drone incursions into North Korea in an attempt to incite a North Korean provocation that could justify his martial law declaration, legal sources said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703009800315

[2026-07-03 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to establish low-Earth orbit communications network by 2035

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to establish a low-Earth orbit satellite communications network composed of hundreds of satellites by 2035 and accelerate the country's first lunar landing to 2030, the state-run space agency said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703010000320

[2026-07-03 17:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why games and Korean traditional arts are the hottest new pairing

Snippet: Korea's biggest game companies are teaming up with traditional artists to expand their cultural reach

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10797714

[2026-07-03 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Kim Min-ha hopes 'Hana Korea' offers comfort not only to N. Korean defectors but everyone struggling

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Actor Kim Min-ha, who plays the strong-willed and resilient North Korean defector Hye-sun who builds a new life in South Korea in the film "Hana Korea," said Friday she hopes it offers a message of comfort not only to defectors from the North but to everyone struggling to survive in their everyday lives.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703009900315

[2026-07-03 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae refutes U.S. House committee report alleging discrimination against Coupang

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's presidential office on Friday rejected as untrue a recent U.S. House committee report alleging South Korea's "discriminatory" targeting of Coupang, saying the government does not discriminate against companies based on their nationality or conduct targeted investigations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703009700315

[2026-07-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SKT to invest 140 tln won for 'hyperscale' AI data centers in Yeongnam

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's SK Telecom Co. said Friday it will invest 140 trillion won (US$91.5 billion) to transform the southeastern region of Yeongnam into Asia's artificial intelligence (AI) hub, with the construction of massive data centers there.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703009600320

[2026-07-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unitree IPO to test valuations as venture capital floods China robotics

Snippet: The robot maker plans to raise 4.2 billion yuan by selling at least 40 million shares that implies a valuation of around 42 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3359290/unitree-ipo-test-valuations-venture-capital-floods-china-robotics?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Suzhou] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unitree IPO to test valuations as venture capital floods China robotics

Snippet: The robot maker plans to raise 4.2 billion yuan by selling at least 40 million shares that implies a valuation of around 42 billion yuan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3359290/unitree-ipo-test-valuations-venture-capital-floods-china-robotics

[2026-07-03 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai Motor to invest 42 tln won in southeast to develop mobility, physical AI

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will invest 42 trillion won (US$27.3 billion) over the next decade to establish next-generation mobility and physical artificial intelligence (AI) hubs in South Korea's southeastern region.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703009400320

[2026-07-03 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Inside an abandoned canine slaughterhouse in South Korea ahead of ban on dog meat trade | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The dismantling of the nation’s dog meat trade was backed by disgraced former president Yoon Suk-yeol.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3359295/inside-abandoned-canine-slaughterhouse-south-korea-ahead-ban-dog-meat-trade

[2026-07-03 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Robotic elephants are replacing live ones at Kerala temple festivals, in photos

Snippet: A worker sprays paint on a robotic elephant at a backyard workshop in Chalakudy, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/india-hindu-temples-robotic-elephants-photos-4dd6deac17e980ef2c233481990e2bb4

[2026-07-03 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taiwan | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The former manager of Causeway Bay Books died after a years-long battle with cancer.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3359289/former-hong-kong-bookseller-lam-wing-kee-dies-taiwan

[2026-07-03 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Editor's Choice: Weakening Yen leaves weeping foreign students and families

Snippet: The yen fell to its weakest level in 39 years, with 160 yen to the dollar increasingly becoming the norm. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/editor-in-chief-s-picks/editor-s-choice-weakening-yen-leaves-weeping-foreign-students-and-families

[2026-07-03 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s free meals corruption probe extends to police, military officers

Snippet: President Prabowo’s US$15 billion programme has been criticised for budget strains and cases of food poisoning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3359286/indonesias-free-meals-corruption-probe-extends-police-military-officers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 17:07 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s free meals corruption probe extends to police, military officers

Snippet: President Prabowo’s US$15 billion programme has been criticised for budget strains and cases of food poisoning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3359286/indonesias-free-meals-corruption-probe-extends-police-military-officers

[2026-07-03 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German government pledges to defend trade, signalling tougher China stance

Snippet: Country’s ruling coalition agrees on 34-point package to revive ailing German economy as Chinese imports surge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359262/german-government-pledges-defend-trade-signalling-tougher-china-stance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 17:01 UTC+10:00] [Kiel Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: German government pledges to defend trade, signalling tougher China stance

Snippet: Country’s ruling coalition agrees on 34-point package to revive ailing German economy as Chinese imports surge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3359262/german-government-pledges-defend-trade-signalling-tougher-china-stance

[2026-07-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Key developments on North Korea this week

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703005100315

[2026-07-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703005200315

[2026-07-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Summary of external news of North Korea this week

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703005300315

[2026-07-03 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bear spray surge in Japan sparks safety concerns after accidental discharge

Snippet: A Vietnamese man has apologised for accidentally discharging the spray in a Nagoya post office, resulting in five people being hospitalised

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3359283/bear-spray-surge-japan-sparks-safety-concerns-after-accidental-discharge?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Tohoku] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bear spray surge in Japan sparks safety concerns after accidental discharge

Snippet: A Vietnamese man has apologised for accidentally discharging the spray in a Nagoya post office, resulting in five people being hospitalised

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3359283/bear-spray-surge-japan-sparks-safety-concerns-after-accidental-discharge

[2026-07-03 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee pledges to establish 'aerospace industry belt' along southern coast

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged to create an "aerospace industry belt" along the country's southern coast, calling it one of the new growth engines that South Korea will seek to nurture in an effort to compete in future global markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703008400315

[2026-07-03 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Pilot who crashed into Beijing's tallest building wrote about 'ending his life'

Snippet: Fri 3 Jul 2026 at 4:42pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/pilot-who-hit-beijing-tallest-building-wrote-about-ending-life/106875158

[2026-07-03 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: In the Public Square: Flood control or impeachment trial?

Snippet: Critics of the new Senate majority accuse them of downplaying the flood control scandals and slowing down the investigations. The start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte adds more bite to their criticism: the trial will supposedly distract the public from the issue of flood control corruption.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-flood-control-corruption-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/

[2026-07-03 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian investors turn into sellers of gold ETFs as market rally slows

Snippet: More retail investors in Asia are seeing gold as an investment opportunity rather than a safe-haven asset. (Photo by Miki Kamiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/asian-investors-turn-into-sellers-of-gold-etfs-as-market-rally-slows

[2026-07-03 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hanwha to invest 55 tln won in aerospace, AI by 2040

Snippet: SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Group, South Korea's largest defense and aerospace conglomerate, said Friday it will invest 55 trillion won (US$35.6 billion) in the aerospace and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors by 2040 to develop launch vehicles, satellites and AI data centers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703002900320

[2026-07-03 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee heads to NATO summit with eye on world’s largest defense market

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10797520