Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-24 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A program designed for members of the Social Security System (SSS) has posted an average return of investment (ROI) of 6.2 percent from January to May this year despite the prevailing economic challenges, its top official revealed on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 17:13 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Beijing’s No. 2 official played down worries about the disruption wrought by his country’s surging exports on the global economy, instead championing the benefits provided to the world by China’s development.
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[2026-06-24 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-24 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thousands of applicants allegedly paid bribes to secure civil service positions in the multimillion dollar fraud
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[2026-06-24 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Anutin Charnvirakul] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thousands of applicants allegedly paid bribes to secure civil service positions in the multimillion dollar fraud
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[2026-06-24 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Concerned Department of Health (DOH) personnel on Wednesday filed a complaint against Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Undersecretary Randy Escolango before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly controlling the agency’s multibillion-peso procurement scheme and called for their dismissal from service.
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[2026-06-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Upset victory against Germany in 2018, establishment of KIA Motors plant and other businesses in region strengthened bond between nations
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[2026-06-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Upset victory against Germany in 2018, establishment of KIA Motors plant and other businesses in region strengthened bond between nations
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[2026-06-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Citi analysts say 5 largest Chinese-owned groups – SAIC, BYD, Geely, Chery and Leapmotor – have 10.6 per cent share of wider European market
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[2026-06-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Citi analysts say 5 largest Chinese-owned groups – SAIC, BYD, Geely, Chery and Leapmotor – have 10.6 per cent share of wider European market
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[2026-06-24 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and India on Wednesday discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors and exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East and global supply chains, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-06-24 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan pulled away from its pursuers while Cebu and Ilagan Isabela sustained their climb in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season on Tuesday at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna.
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[2026-06-24 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off a much-needed break, a rejuvenated Tony Lascuña is raring to chase his first victory of the season, announcing his readiness to battle the country's elite and a formidable international field at the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge, which unwraps on Tuesday (June 30) in Baguio City.
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[2026-06-24 16:51 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-24 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eight years after ‘Indo’ was added to signal India’s importance, analysts say its removal points to a shift in Washington’s priorities
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[2026-06-24 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Christopher Clary] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eight years after ‘Indo’ was added to signal India’s importance, analysts say its removal points to a shift in Washington’s priorities
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[2026-06-24 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan was also summoned by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group to appear before its fact-finding probe into the deaths of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) basketball players.
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[2026-06-24 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Morgan Stanley has sharply raised its outlook for China's humanoid robotics market, saying the industry's shift from demonstration to commercial deployment has proved faster than expected.
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[2026-06-24 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Spotify Radar Korea act sees itself as pop band, not indie, as it eyes global reach via streaming, K-pop collaborations
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[2026-06-24 16:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Industry leaders say global funding, M&A, innovation will be critical to Korea's next phase of growth
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[2026-06-24 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Investigators said one of the teenagers who allegedly opened fire on students at a high school had regularly used the GoreBox gaming app
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[2026-06-24 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea expands overseas crackdown on piracy sites, pursuing criminal prosecution beyond takedowns
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[2026-06-24 16:24 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-24 16:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-06-24 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Standard Chartered Bank Korea is broadening its private banking services beyond traditional wealth management and offering exclusive art and education programs for affluent clients and their families.
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[2026-06-24 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign exchange access remains key hurdle despite Seoul's push to align market infrastructure with developed market standards
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[2026-06-24 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Taxis from VinFast-backed Green SM roll through Almaty, Kazakhstan. Green SM accounts for about 13% of VinFast's electric vehicle sales. (VinFast)
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[2026-06-24 16:11 UTC+10:00] [Smuggling] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: China has detained two Japanese citizens on suspicion of smuggling banned products, the Japanese government said on Wednesday, adding to rising tensions between the two countries.
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[2026-06-24 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia was laid to rest at the Barangay Labnig Memorial Cemetery in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Industrial AI will transform factories, but humans will remain in charge, says Digital Industries CEO Cedrik Neike
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[2026-06-24 16:03 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-06-24 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China Resources' group companies at a supply chain exhibition in Beijing on June 22. China Resources New Energy, a group unit, is set for Shenzhen's biggest IPO in recent years. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
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[2026-06-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Video of struggling camel has ignited debate about treatment of animals in tourism and associated ethical concerns
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[2026-06-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Video of struggling camel has ignited debate about treatment of animals in tourism and associated ethical concerns
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[2026-06-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pew survey across 36 nations found just 23 per cent of respondents had confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs
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[2026-06-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pew survey across 36 nations found just 23 per cent of respondents had confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs
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[2026-06-24 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — AirAsia has reintroduced its signature low fares with discounts of up to 20 percent, offering travelers the ideal chance to book their next adventure.
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[2026-06-24 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-06-24 15:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Government-backed scheme covers physicians in obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency medicine with up to 1.8 billion won in protection
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[2026-06-24 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Malaysia’s police chief has called for an inquiry and says action may go beyond internal discipline if laws have been breached
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[2026-06-24 15:45 UTC+10:00] [threats] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Malaysia’s police chief has called for an inquiry and says action may go beyond internal discipline if laws have been breached
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[2026-06-24 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-06-24 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Demonstrators shouted slogans throughout the prime minister’s speech at a World War II memorial event in Okinawa
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[2026-06-24 15:32 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Demonstrators shouted slogans throughout the prime minister’s speech at a World War II memorial event in Okinawa
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[2026-06-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from 3rd para, byline)By Kim Seung-yeon
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[2026-06-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo gives a press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against South Africa in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
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[2026-06-24 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-06-24 15:23 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo’s further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance, television footage showed.
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[2026-06-24 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS photo)
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[2026-06-24 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will secure at least £89,000 or more than P7.2M prize money in her Wimbledon return in London, England.
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