[2026-06-17 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hanoi softens gasoline motorcycle curbs with phased rollout

Snippet: A street in Hanoi filled with motorbikes, which dominate the city's transport. Authorities are seeking to curb gasoline-powered vehicles as part of efforts to tackle worsening air pollution. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/hanoi-softens-gasoline-motorcycle-curbs-with-phased-rollout

[2026-06-17 12:52 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘Poor kids join the SDF’ remark reflects deeper debate over Japan’s military

Snippet: When the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s (CDP) Chikage Koga said that volunteers enlisting in the Self-Defense Forces are economically disadvantaged, she rekindled a longstanding debate over the SDF’s characterizations in political discourse — exposing a widening gap between public support and the political debates that continue to shape Japan’s civil-military relations.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/japan/politics/sdf-poor-kids/

[2026-06-17 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The future of Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Opinion SeriesThe future of Hong KongIn this series, SCMP editor-in-chief Chow Chung-yan lays out his vision of what’s next for Hong Kong, from examining the impact of mainland China’s Pinglu Canal to highlighting the industries the city is best placed to succeed in. Updated: 17 Jun, 2026Advertisement[1]Opinion | Why another golden era for Hong Kong is just around the cornerThe city’s biggest growth catalyst of the next decade will be to embrace its role as China’s global treasury capital.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/series/3357365/future-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The future of Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Opinion SeriesThe future of Hong KongIn this series, SCMP editor-in-chief Chow Chung-yan lays out his vision of what’s next for Hong Kong, from examining the impact of mainland China’s Pinglu Canal to highlighting the industries the city is best placed to succeed in. Updated: 17 Jun, 2026Advertisement[1]Opinion | Why another golden era for Hong Kong is just around the cornerThe city’s biggest growth catalyst of the next decade will be to embrace its role as China’s global treasury capital.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/series/3357365/future-hong-kong

[2026-06-17 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea becomes 4th country to forge AI security alliance with OpenAI

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea became the fourth country to forge a security partnership in artificial intelligence (AI) with OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, according to the science ministry Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617004900320

[2026-06-17 12:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-beauty's 2nd boom: How indie brands, manufacturing powerhouses are rewriting the industry

Snippet: South Korea's cosmetics industry is in the midst of a second global boom, powered not by legal conglomerates but by fast-moving indie brands, sophisticated manufacturers and the growing influence of social media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773583

[2026-06-17 12:45 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Takaichi and Trump talk Indo-Pacific as Mideast crisis overshadows G7 summit

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held brief talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France on Tuesday, exchanging views on the Indo-Pacific even as the crisis in the Middle East continued to dominate the gathering.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/japan/politics/takaichi-trump-g7-china-indopacific/

[2026-06-17 12:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Auto exports down nearly 6% on auto parts supply disruptions

Snippet: South Korea's auto exports decreased nearly 6 percent in May from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday, amid disruptions in the supply of auto parts following a fire at a local factory.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773581

[2026-06-17 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LTFRB suspends 24 buses of firm involved in fatal Baguio road crash

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended for 30 days the operations of 24 buses of North Genesis Bus Line, Inc. following a road crash in Baguio City that left at least two people dead and several others injured.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/ltfrb-suspends-24-buses-of-firm-involved-in-fatal-baguio-road-crash/2367159

[2026-06-17 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taliban forces 10-year-old Afghan girls into marriage

Snippet: A 17-year-old girl, who was forced to leave home and marry, ending up seeking refuge in a women's shelter in Kabul. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/afghanistan-turmoil/taliban-forces-10-year-old-afghan-girls-into-marriage

[2026-06-17 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) K-beauty's 2nd boom: How indie brands, manufacturing powerhouses are rewriting the industry

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's cosmetics industry is in the midst of a second global boom, powered not by legal conglomerates but by fast-moving indie brands, sophisticated manufacturers and the growing influence of social media.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617003000320

[2026-06-17 12:11 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan set to enact bill criminalizing vandalism of the national flag

Snippet: Japan’s parliament is highly likely to enact legislation during the current parliamentary session that would criminalize vandalism of the national flag after two opposition parties backed the bill.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/japan/politics/national-flag-vandalism-likely-enactment/

[2026-06-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s tax officials play their cards as collectibles turn into money-spinners

Snippet: The Inland Revenue Board said turning hobby trading into a profit-driven activity may trigger income tax, urging collectors to keep records

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357361/malaysias-tax-officials-play-their-cards-collectibles-turn-money-spinners?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Income Tax Act] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s tax officials play their cards as collectibles turn into money-spinners

Snippet: The Inland Revenue Board said turning hobby trading into a profit-driven activity may trigger income tax, urging collectors to keep records

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357361/malaysias-tax-officials-play-their-cards-collectibles-turn-money-spinners

[2026-06-17 12:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Behind Korea's soaring C-section rates: Risk-averse mothers, doctors in a strained system

Snippet: Older maternal age, weakened delivery infrastructure, affordable C-sections drive dramatic shift in birth practices in S. Korea

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773461

[2026-06-17 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea players in World Cup media ban after Son criticism sparks backlash

Snippet: Members of the country’s press were caught making disparaging remarks about Son Heung-min’s military record

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3357358/south-korea-players-world-cup-media-ban-after-son-criticism-sparks-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 12:01 UTC+10:00] [World Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea players in World Cup media ban after Son criticism sparks backlash

Snippet: Members of the country’s press were caught making disparaging remarks about Son Heung-min’s military record

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3357358/south-korea-players-world-cup-media-ban-after-son-criticism-sparks-backlash

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Auto exports down nearly 6 pct on auto parts supply disruptions

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's auto exports decreased nearly 6 percent in May from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday, amid disruptions in the supply of auto parts following a fire at a local factory.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617001100320

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Mongolia discuss ways to accelerate economic ties, trade talks

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Mongolia discussed ways to accelerate economic cooperation, including progress on a trade agreement under negotiation, as the two countries seek to bolster cooperation in supply chains for key minerals, the trade ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617001600320

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?

Snippet: Analysts say Singapore’s F&B firms can no longer rely on earlier strengths that made them stand out, given the growing competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357357/singapore-brand-losing-its-shine-chinas-food-scene?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Jumbo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?

Snippet: Analysts say Singapore’s F&B firms can no longer rely on earlier strengths that made them stand out, given the growing competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357357/singapore-brand-losing-its-shine-chinas-food-scene

[2026-06-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese electronics maker Longcheer bets on US growth

Snippet: Shanghai-based Longcheer is a contract maker of smartphones as well as a supplier for Meta's smart glasses. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/supply-chain/chinese-electronics-maker-longcheer-bets-on-us-growth

[2026-06-17 11:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign tourist spending in S. Korea tops 2 tr won for 1st time in May

Snippet: Monthly spending by foreign tourists in South Korea exceeded 2 trillion won ($1.32 billion) for the first time in May, data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773426

[2026-06-17 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign tourist spending in S. Korea tops 2 tln won for 1st time in May

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Monthly spending by foreign tourists in South Korea exceeded 2 trillion won ($1.32 billion) for the first time in May, data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617003100315

[2026-06-17 11:23 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Win Gatchalian is elected Senate president

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/win-gatchalian-elected-senate-president/

[2026-06-17 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Entire Bnei Menashe community to immigrate to Israel within five years, gov't promises

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised new immigrants from India’s Bnei Menashe community on Thursday that Israel will “bring the entire community to Israel over the next four years” during an event welcoming its first members.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-899638

[2026-06-17 11:16 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

Snippet: Karur, India – With a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/17/indian-workers-training-ai-jobs/

[2026-06-17 11:11 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S.-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops

Snippet: TOKYO/DETROIT – Tokyo auto shops and Detroit car dealerships have been running short of motor oil, paint and other products for months since the Middle East conflict snarled global supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/17/companies/tokyo-detroit-auto-shops-iran-relief/

[2026-06-17 11:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. to review tax incentives for young workers at SMEs: finance minister

Snippet: South Korea will review measures to offer income tax cuts for young workers at small and medium-sized enterprises in line with efforts to revitalize regional economies, the finance minister said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773352

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol

Snippet: Unopened 2,500-year-old bottle of liquor contains substantial volume of liquid, allowing researchers to analyse drink’s chemical composition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357343/sips-history-how-ancient-chinese-brewing-techniques-shaped-modern-alcohol?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol

Snippet: Unopened 2,500-year-old bottle of liquor contains substantial volume of liquid, allowing researchers to analyse drink’s chemical composition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357343/sips-history-how-ancient-chinese-brewing-techniques-shaped-modern-alcohol

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What launch of Himars rockets towards Taiwan Strait says about Taipei’s battle plans

Snippet: A recent drill was the first time the missiles were fired in the direction of mainland China and highlights the system’s possible significance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357332/what-launch-himars-rockets-towards-taiwan-strait-says-about-taipeis-battle-plans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What launch of Himars rockets towards Taiwan Strait says about Taipei’s strategy

Snippet: A recent drill was the first time the missiles were fired in the direction of mainland China and highlights the system’s possible significance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3357332/what-launch-himars-rockets-towards-taiwan-strait-says-about-taipeis-battle-plans

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?

Snippet: The explosive growth of China’s commercial space business, combined with geopolitical realities, gives the city a captive market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3356657/can-hong-kong-make-giant-leap-commercial-space-insurance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Can Hong Kong make a giant leap to commercial space insurance?

Snippet: The explosive growth of China’s commercial space business, combined with geopolitical realities, gives the city a captive market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3356657/can-hong-kong-make-giant-leap-commercial-space-insurance

[2026-06-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to review tax incentives for young workers at SMEs: finance minister

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will review measures to offer income tax cuts for young workers at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in line with efforts to revitalize regional economies, the finance minister said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617002400320

[2026-06-17 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1 in eastern Pacific

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, looks on. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/boat-strikes-drug-trafficking-us-military-4ca37443dc67a3fc69b7d6f53ea64156

[2026-06-17 10:24 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Senate holds special session amid leadership dispute

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/livestream-senate-special-session-june-17-2026/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea taking on co-host Mexico in pursuit of 2nd straight win

Snippet: South Korea will try to win consecutive group stage matches for the first time in their FIFA World Cup history when they face Mexico this week.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773251

[2026-06-17 10:09 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Congress convenes in special session | June 17, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Congress convenes in special session on Wednesday following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for lawmakers to tackle priority legislation and act on pending appointments requiring confirmation by the Commission on Appointments.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/477904/live-updates-congress-convenes-in-special-session-june-17-2026/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea vows tailored job support measures for individual sectors

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to roll out tailored job support measures for different sectors, including manufacturing, construction and agriculture, amid the fallout from the Middle East crisis, the finance ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617001300320

[2026-06-17 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan exports in May grow at fastest pace in more than three years, beating estimates

Snippet: Japan's exports in May grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, rising 17% year on year, beating expectations.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/japan-trade-data-may-exports-imports.html

[2026-06-17 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fast bowlers Joseph and Joseph back in the West Indies squad for Sri Lanka test series

Snippet: West Indies’ Shamar Joseph bowls a delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between West Indies and Italy in Kolkata, India, on Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/west-indies-sri-lanka-test-753376b0866c15281fed1453e02cbc59

[2026-06-17 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (World Cup) S. Korea taking on co-host Mexico in pursuit of 2nd straight win

Snippet: GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to win consecutive group stage matches for the first time in their FIFA World Cup history when they face Mexico this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617001400315

[2026-06-17 09:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Brief Lee–Trump encounter at G7 touches on North Korea

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday and had a brief encounter with US President Donald Trump during a photo session.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773214

[2026-06-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for efforts to advance S. Korea-Germany ties to 'new level'

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held bilateral talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in France on Tuesday, calling for efforts to advance their countries' bilateral relations to an unprecedented level.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773205

[2026-06-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As global wealth moves towards Asia, Hong Kong is stepping up

Snippet: Tax incentives to lure corporations and wealthy individuals will help the city make a valuable contribution to national development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3356845/global-wealth-moves-towards-asia-hong-kong-stepping?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [wealth management] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As global wealth moves towards Asia, Hong Kong is stepping up

Snippet: Tax incentives to lure corporations and wealthy individuals will help the city make a valuable contribution to national development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3356845/global-wealth-moves-towards-asia-hong-kong-stepping

[2026-06-17 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why India has never played in the World Cup despite a population of 1.4 billion

Snippet: Will India ever play at the Fifa World Cup?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce95gvpn535o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-17 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Diamondbacks sign two-way Korean prospect Jun-Sang Eom to deal with $1.5 million signing bonus

Snippet: PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom have agreed to a deal during the international signing period that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/korea-diamondbacks-jun-sang-eom-96bd09ff38e57d214ea6226647b38c9f