[2026-06-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy storage sector tested as China sets 60-day payment cap in anti-involution campaign

Snippet: China enforces stricter payment rules for EV and energy storage batteries in a bid to curb disorder and build a resilient supply chain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3358856/energy-storage-sector-tested-china-sets-60-day-payment-cap-anti-involution-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Price war fallout: China imposes 60-day payment cap for energy storage sector

Snippet: China enforces stricter payment rules for EV and energy storage batteries in a bid to curb disorder and build a resilient supply chain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3358856/energy-storage-sector-tested-china-sets-60-day-payment-cap-anti-involution-campaign

[2026-06-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Carved in history: how dragon motifs tell the tale of the rise and fall of Chinese empires

Snippet: Modern research reveals how imperial dragon artwork directly mirrored a regime’s strength and prosperity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3358729/carved-history-how-dragon-motifs-tell-tale-rise-and-fall-chinese-empires?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Carved in history: how dragon motifs tell the rise and fall of Chinese empires

Snippet: Modern research reveals how imperial dragon artwork directly mirrored a regime’s strength and prosperity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3358729/carved-history-how-dragon-motifs-tell-tale-rise-and-fall-chinese-empires

[2026-06-30 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's port activity jumps fivefold since 2019, suggesting illicit coal trade: report

Snippet: SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Commercial vessel activity at North Korea's ports has surged fivefold since 2019, a report said Tuesday, raising fresh suspicions of illegal coal trading.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260630006700315

[2026-06-30 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore catches PMD rider in viral ‘Superman’ stunt video

Snippet: The rider is caught on camera going faster than cars on his PMD, with the device’s speed estimated at almost 80 km/h

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3358860/singapore-catches-pmd-rider-viral-superman-stunt-video?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 15:58 UTC+10:00] [LTA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore catches PMD rider in viral ‘Superman’ stunt video

Snippet: The rider is caught on camera going faster than cars on his PMD, with the device’s speed estimated at almost 80 km/h

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3358860/singapore-catches-pmd-rider-viral-superman-stunt-video

[2026-06-30 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Border security stepped up after 2 Malaysians hurt in roadside bomb in Thai south

Snippet: A total of 4.4 million Malaysians crossed the border last year, making the country Thailand’s largest inbound tourism market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3358859/border-security-stepped-after-2-malaysians-hurt-roadside-bomb-thai-south?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 15:58 UTC+10:00] [Hat Yai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Border security stepped up after 2 Malaysians hurt in roadside bomb in Thai south

Snippet: A total of 4.4 million Malaysians crossed the border last year, making the country Thailand’s largest inbound tourism market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3358859/border-security-stepped-after-2-malaysians-hurt-roadside-bomb-thai-south

[2026-06-30 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korea cancels launch of solid-fuel space rocket over safety concerns: defense ministry

Snippet: (2nd LD) S. Korea to build semiconductor cluster in southwest with 800 tln won in corporate investment

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260630006800315

[2026-06-30 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan auto sector takes lessons from German-style apprenticeships

Snippet: Japanese delegates saw the training schedules of the Mercedes-Benz truck plant near Stuttgart during the first stop of the tour. (Photo by Kyra Jaeger)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/japan-auto-sector-takes-lessons-from-german-style-apprenticeships

[2026-06-30 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Merz floats Plaza Accord redux to tame China’s trade practices

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/merz-floats-plaza-accord-redux-to-tame-chinas-trade-practices/

[2026-06-30 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean, Ukrainian FMs hold talks on bilateral ties, N. Korean POWs

Snippet: SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, in Seoul on Tuesday, South Korea's foreign ministry said, with bilateral cooperation and the issue of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) expected to top the agenda.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260630006500315

[2026-06-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a light plane crash in Beijing created a security dilemma for authorities

Snippet: Flight schools have been grounded and safety inspections are being carried out after the aircraft hit the tallest building in the capital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3358855/why-light-plane-crash-beijing-created-security-dilemma-authorities?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Zhongnanhai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a light plane crash in Beijing created a security dilemma for authorities

Snippet: Flight schools have been grounded and safety inspections are being carried out after the aircraft hit the tallest building in the capital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3358855/why-light-plane-crash-beijing-created-security-dilemma-authorities

[2026-06-30 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China debuts biggest AI model trained on local chips, as Meituan releases LongCat-2.0

Snippet: LongCat-2.0 boasts 1.6 trillion parameters and a million-token context window, on par with DeepSeek’s latest flagship model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3358854/china-debuts-biggest-ai-model-trained-local-chips-meituan-releases-longcat-20?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 15:21 UTC+10:00] [Atlas-950 SuperPoDs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China debuts biggest AI model trained on local chips, as Meituan releases LongCat-2.0

Snippet: LongCat-2.0 boasts 1.6 trillion parameters and a million-token context window, on par with DeepSeek’s latest flagship model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3358854/china-debuts-biggest-ai-model-trained-local-chips-meituan-releases-longcat-20

[2026-06-30 15:18 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s currency stance could cost it lost decades

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/chinas-currency-stance-could-cost-it-lost-decades/

[2026-06-30 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s factory activity returns to expansion in June but weak domestic demand lingers

Snippet: The world’s second-largest economy registered robust trade growth this year, with May exports skyrocketing 19.4 per cent year on year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358852/chinas-factory-activity-returns-expansion-june-weak-domestic-demand-lingers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 15:17 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Zhiwei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s factory activity returns to expansion in June but weak domestic demand lingers

Snippet: The world’s second-largest economy registered robust trade growth this year, with May exports skyrocketing 19.4 per cent year on year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358852/chinas-factory-activity-returns-expansion-june-weak-domestic-demand-lingers

[2026-06-30 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La actividad fabril de China crece en junio impulsada por exportaciones tecnológicas

Snippet: Trabajadores preparan autos para su envío en tren Yantai, en la provincia oriental china de Sandong, el 20 de junio de 2026. (Chinatopix via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-actividad-manufacturera-fabril-exportacion-111a3214a7433e0655f7116bf8d2b28f

[2026-06-30 15:05 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Metro Manila workers to get ‘historic’ P85 minimum wage hike

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila-workers-historic-minimum-wage-hike-june-2026/

[2026-06-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1906 -- A Japanese colonial agency takes control of Korea's railways from the Joseon Dynasty. Named Joseon Tonggambu, Imperial Japan established the agency in Seoul the previous year as part of efforts to seize diplomatic rights and gradually increase its grip over royal authority. Korea was colonized by Japan from 1910 until 1945.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260630003500315

[2026-06-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nepal’s bird flu outbreak spreads, breeding pandemic mutation fears

Snippet: Nepal has culled 600,000 birds as H5N1 sweeps Kathmandu, closing the capital’s only zoo and raising fears it could mutate to infect humans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3358835/nepals-bird-flu-outbreak-spreads-breeding-pandemic-mutation-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why scientists are alarmed by Nepal’s worsening bird flu outbreak

Snippet: Nepal has culled 600,000 birds as H5N1 sweeps Kathmandu, closing the capital’s only zoo and raising fears it could mutate to infect humans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3358835/nepals-bird-flu-outbreak-spreads-breeding-pandemic-mutation-fears

[2026-06-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV makers gain traction in South Korea’s import car market despite uphill battle

Snippet: While not a high-volume market, success in South Korea helps ‘prove the quality and competitiveness’ of Chinese EVs, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358832/chinese-ev-makers-gain-traction-south-koreas-import-car-market-despite-uphill-battle?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV makers gain traction in South Korea’s import car market

Snippet: While not a high-volume market, success in South Korea helps ‘prove the quality and competitiveness’ of Chinese EVs, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358832/chinese-ev-makers-gain-traction-south-koreas-import-car-market-despite-uphill-battle

[2026-06-30 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: PHOTO ESSAY: Two victims on opposite sides of the global scam industry seek to rebuild their lives

Snippet: First photo:Chris Colocousis sits for a portrait, layered with a screenshot of a text message exchange with a woman he was communicating with who turned out to be a scammer, in this long exposure photograph at his home in Raynham, Mass., March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/David Goldman)Second photo: Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked into scamming, looks out from the window of his CM Fisheries office before starting the day, in Sulthan Bathery in the southern state of Kerala, India,

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-essay/photo-essay-scams-victim-investigation-521edf24e2a39bad85d70fa2827f7db8

[2026-06-30 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Beijing plane crash sharpens scrutiny of nascent 'low-altitude economy'

Snippet: A man takes photos of CITIC Tower on June 26 after it was damaged by a small plane. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/china-tech/beijing-plane-crash-sharpens-scrutiny-of-nascent-low-altitude-economy

[2026-06-30 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian man charged with murder of Thai teen girl who was found dead in suitcase | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Simon Peter Carman allegedly murdered the 17-year-old before stuffing her body in a suitcase and abandoning it in a grassy area.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3358850/australian-man-charged-murder-thai-teen-girl-who-was-found-dead-suitcase

[2026-06-30 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kwon Soon-woo wins Wimbledon return, Djokovic advances

Snippet: South Korea’s Kwon Soon-woo marked his return to Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory, advancing to the second round of the year’s third Grand Slam tournament.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10793064

[2026-06-30 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: UAE looks to Korea for water security partnership ahead of UN summit

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates is seeking deeper cooperation with South Korea in desalination, artificial intelligence and clean energy as it prepares to host the 2026 UN Water Conference, positioning Seoul as a key partner in efforts to tackle the growing global water crisis.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10793063

[2026-06-30 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourists high on Malaysia, why Europe is praising Lee Kuan Yew: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Pakistan rattling India with a new submarine to Bangkok’s ‘Hulk’ governor, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3358848/chinese-tourists-high-malaysia-why-europe-praising-lee-kuan-yew-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourists high on Malaysia, why Europe is praising Lee Kuan Yew: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From Pakistan rattling India with a new submarine to Bangkok’s ‘Hulk’ governor, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3358848/chinese-tourists-high-malaysia-why-europe-praising-lee-kuan-yew-7-asia-highlights

[2026-06-30 14:44 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan’s factory output rises as Iran fallout stays manageable

Snippet: Japan’s factory output rose in May as manufacturers were able to cope with the fallout from the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/30/economy/japan-factory-output-may-up/

[2026-06-30 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korea's stock market rebounds after tech sell-off

Snippet: An electronic board shows Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index, bottom, and exchange rate of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Kenichiro Kojima/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-oil-iran-war-691751fb947dabadd212d270278e8dfd

[2026-06-30 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tearful Japanese World Cup fans stay hopeful after team’s 1-2 loss to Brazil | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Japan took a first-half lead, but Brazil levelled after the break before sealing the win with a late goal.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/sport/3358847/tearful-japanese-world-cup-fans-stay-hopeful-after-teams-1-2-loss-brazil

[2026-06-30 14:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Stars, cult favorites and AI on the bill at BIFAN's 30th edition

Snippet: Korea's foremost genre showcase brings together a record 321 films, a roster of anniversary honors and a deeper push into AI filmmaking

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10793040

[2026-06-30 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen hits 39-year low of 162 per dollar: 5 things to know

Snippet: An electronic screen displays the current Japanese yen exchange rate against the U.S. dollar outside a brokerage in Tokyo on June 30. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-hits-39-year-low-of-162-per-dollar-5-things-to-know

[2026-06-30 14:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: TXT to release 4th single in Japan in August

Snippet: Tomorrow X Together set fans in Japan abuzz with the announcement that it was rolling out its fifth single in the country on Aug. 19.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10793022

[2026-06-30 14:22 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US prison for fraud

Snippet: Guo Wengui, who gained fans for criticising China’s Communist party, was found guilty in 2024 on nine charges including money laundering

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/30/guo-wengui-chinese-tycoon-sentenced-us-prison-fraud

[2026-06-30 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alapag debuts with NLEX on Governors’ Cup opening day vs Macau

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Newly-appointed NLEX head coach Jimmy Alapag makes his much-awaited debut when the Road Warriors kick off the opening of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on July 10 against foreign guest squad Macau at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/sports/alapag-debuts-with-nlex-on-governors-cup-opening-day-vs-macau/2375373

[2026-06-30 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AI and other American technologies fuel the scam industry

Snippet: Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked into scamming, looks out from the window of his CM Fisheries office before starting the day, in Sulthan Bathery in the southern state of Kerala, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/scams-fraud-technology-ai-impostor-scam-phishing-12f549d5203abd38857c4e2f2fb1c986

[2026-06-30 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia market snapshot of best and worst performers in 2026 first half

Snippet: While the global economy was shaken by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the stock market was abuzz with the AI boom. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asia-market-snapshot-of-best-and-worst-performers-in-2026-first-half

[2026-06-30 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese forensics team ruled out murder in mystery of a dismembered woman

Snippet: Police investigating the discovery of the mutilated remains in a suitcase turned to forensic science for clues, with surprising results

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3358704/how-chinese-forensics-team-ruled-out-murder-mystery-dismembered-woman?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Pan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese forensics team ruled out murder in mystery of a dismembered woman

Snippet: Police investigating the discovery of the mutilated remains in a suitcase turned to forensic science for clues, with surprising results

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3358704/how-chinese-forensics-team-ruled-out-murder-mystery-dismembered-woman

[2026-06-30 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Can Kazakhstan’s oil boom survive Putin’s War? | FT Film

Snippet: Oil helped transform Kazakhstan into Central Asia's largest economy. But much of its oil wealth depends on an export pipeline that crosses Russia - and that pipeline has come under attack from Ukrainian forces. Can shipping, manufacturing and critical minerals offer the country a future beyond oil?

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/video/458bc0ad-cd4b-4963-8280-4ad7362d1c40

[2026-06-30 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New Calax segment opens, to benefit 50,000 daily travelers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Travel between Cavite and Laguna will become faster, cheaper, and more convenient following the opening of Governor’s Drive exit along the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/news/new-calax-segment-opens-to-benefit-50000-daily-travelers/2375368

[2026-06-30 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Thailand's largest opposition gets reality check in Bangkok vote

Snippet: Bangkok gubernatorial candidate for the People's Party, Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, during his campaign in Bangkok on June 19. He lost the election on June 28, finishing a distant third. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/thailand-s-largest-opposition-gets-reality-check-in-bangkok-vote

[2026-06-30 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports

Snippet: Workers prepare cars for shipment by rail in Yantai, eastern China’s Shandong province, on June 20, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-manufacturing-economy-pmi-exports-39fd69ecc346364bb9f5c848d992d802