Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[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
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[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/
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[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/
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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/
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[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
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[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/
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[2026-06-17 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race, says Lula’s top adviser
Snippet: Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357353/latin-america-and-europe-are-bystanders-us-china-ai-race-says-lulas-top-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 08:32 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race, says Lula’s top adviser
Snippet: Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357353/latin-america-and-europe-are-bystanders-us-china-ai-race-says-lulas-top-adviser
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[2026-06-17 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Trump's First-Term Tariff On China
Snippet: Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/supreme-court-rejects-challenge-trumps-first-term-tariff-china
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[2026-06-17 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Japan's tourism hotspots turn to dual pricing as crowds swell
Snippet: Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture is a World Heritage site and a National Treasure of Japan. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-s-tourism-hotspots-turn-to-dual-pricing-as-crowds-swell
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[2026-06-17 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 17)
Snippet: Respect legal procedures and reject election conspiracy theoriesPetitions over ballot shortages and other mismanagement should follow legal procedures, not fuel calls for nationwide re-runs or conspiracy theories.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617000700315
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[2026-06-17 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 17)
Snippet: A papal visit as peace messengerPope's possible N. Korea visit could open new chapter for peace
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617000600315
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[2026-06-17 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: NTT hoped to lead optical data networks. AI and Nvidia changed that
Snippet: Since the IOWN connectivity concept was unveiled in 2019, generative AI has taken the world by storm. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/ntt-hoped-to-lead-optical-data-networks.-ai-and-nvidia-changed-that
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[2026-06-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Europe is gearing up for a trade fight with China. But will it change anything?
Snippet: Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357291/europe-gearing-trade-fight-china-will-it-change-anything?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Ling Ji] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Europe is gearing up for a trade fight with China. But will it change anything?
Snippet: Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357291/europe-gearing-trade-fight-china-will-it-change-anything
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[2026-06-17 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Pagasa monitors new LPA outside PAR
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The national weather bureau said on Wednesday that it is closely monitoring the movement of a low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) which has a medium chance of intensifying into a tropical depression.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/pagasa-monitors-new-lpa-outside-par/2367108
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[2026-06-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Don’t count the Russia-India-China triangle out just yet
Snippet: Far from acting as another bloc, such a grouping could help ensure that regional competition is managed rather than reproduced
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356827/dont-count-russia-india-china-triangle-out-just-yet?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [RIC] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Don’t count the Russia-India-China triangle out just yet
Snippet: Far from acting as another bloc, such a grouping could help ensure that regional competition is managed rather than reproduced
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3356827/dont-count-russia-india-china-triangle-out-just-yet
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[2026-06-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Foreign activists take aim at bigger targets in corporate Japan
Snippet: The number of activist campaigns in Japan continues to rise, reaching 72 between January and May, compared with 70 in the same period last year. (Illustration by Yoshiko Kawano)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-asia/foreign-activists-take-aim-at-bigger-targets-in-corporate-japan
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[2026-06-17 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Taiwan opposition leader takes her case to Washington
Snippet: Cheng Li-wun sought to strengthen ties with US policymakers and address questions about her party’s Beijing policy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357352/taiwan-opposition-leader-takes-her-case-washington?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 06:59 UTC+10:00] [cross-Strait relations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Taiwan opposition leader takes her case to Washington
Snippet: Cheng Li-wun sought to strengthen ties with US policymakers and address questions about her party’s Beijing policy
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3357352/taiwan-opposition-leader-takes-her-case-washington
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[2026-06-17 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: IEA warns Southeast Asia faces soaring energy costs after war-related disruptions
Snippet: Southeast Asian countries could face sharply rising energy costs unless they accelerate efforts to diversify their energy supplies, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iea-warns-southeast-asia-faces-soaring-energy-costs-after-war-related
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[2026-06-17 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Paying homage to Australia great Tim Cahill has become a World Cup tradition
Snippet: Australia’s Tim Cahill celebrates at the corner flag after he scored his side’s first goal during their World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Kaiserslautern, Germany, June 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-tim-cahill-australia-sam-kerr-nestory-irankunda-7e8bfa51ae610c7ba95072548f02e4a4
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[2026-06-17 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) Lee calls for efforts to advance S. Korea-Germany ties to 'new level'
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 3 paras)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617000253315
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[2026-06-17 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
Snippet: Jan Paul van Hecke won his 13th Netherlands cap in the 2-2 draw with Japan in Dallas
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cpwez2pg8x1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-06-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Why Kioxia is going easy on capex despite AI memory boom
Snippet: Kioxia Holding mainly produces NAND memory products, such as these solid-state drives. (Photo by Yohei Fukai)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/why-kioxia-is-going-easy-on-capex-despite-ai-memory-boom
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[2026-06-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: One of the world’s most spectacular rides is surprisingly easy
Snippet: All Lycra-clad and hairless legged, cycling’s adherents pedal the belief that it is one of the world’s coolest pastimes and, as my electric bike and I glide almost effortlessly across Japan’s Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, I can only concur.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/one-of-the-world-s-most-spectacular-rides-is-surprisingly-easy-20260601-p602y8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-17 04:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: ASICS boosts elite tennis gear with European R&D hub
Snippet: ASICS plans to boost its R&D for tennis gear targeting top athletes. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/asics-boosts-elite-tennis-gear-with-european-r-d-hub
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[2026-06-17 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Battery storage costs fall below gas-fired power plants for first time
Snippet: Chinese companies like BYD account for over 70% of the global automotive battery market, but many are shifting to battery storage production. (BYD)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/battery-storage-costs-fall-below-gas-fired-power-plants-for-first-time
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[2026-06-17 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Lacson: Cayetano, allies should have filed SC petition earlier
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies should have filed much earlier their petition to the Supreme Court to restore themselves to power, so the high tribunal would have enough time to study and rule on it, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/lacson-cayetano-allies-should-have-filed-sc-petition-earlier/2366981
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[2026-06-17 03:15 UTC+10:00] [Max Mara] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: From camel coats to guochao: Max Mara woos China’s luxury brand consumers
Snippet: Fashion house pays tribute to Chinese style with its 75th anniversary catwalk show in Shanghai
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jun/16/max-mara-woos-china-luxury-brand-consumers
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