Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-03 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Leveraged-product turnover plunges under new deposit rules, shifting scrutiny to foreign algorithms and excessive order traffic
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[2026-08-03 16:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Women in South Korea are using contraception more consistently, while a growing share say they have the primary say in deciding whether to use it, according to a study released by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs.
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[2026-08-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A system that uses wind, solar and hydrogen energy already meets more than 60 per cent of demand at Qinling Station
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[2026-08-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A system that uses wind, solar and hydrogen energy already meets more than 60 per cent of demand at Qinling Station
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[2026-08-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jiangsu Police department where Fan works commends him, praising his heroism as a true reflection of the People’s Police
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[2026-08-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jiangsu Police department where Fan works commends him, praising his heroism as a true reflection of the People’s Police
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[2026-08-03 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday supported Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.’s call for government officials who side with China on issues involving the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to consider resigning from their posts.
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[2026-08-03 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off the main island of Java on Sunday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing as rescuers and passing vessels evacuated hundreds from the burning ship, officials said.
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[2026-08-03 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: UKI, KUMAMOTO PREF. – Temperatures in Kumamoto Prefecture rose above 40 degrees Celsius for the first time ever on Monday, adding to the plight of people in the prefecture hit by a powerful earthquake last Tuesday.
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[2026-08-03 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Alibaba's latest Qwen AI model is priced significantly below Chinese rival Moonshot AI's Kimi K3.
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[2026-08-03 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: BYD unveiled a plug-in hybrid at a major auto show in Jakarta running from July 30 to Aug. 9. Chinese automakers are expanding beyond battery EVs in Indonesia, aiming to lure consumers concerned about charging infrastructure and long-distance travel. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
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[2026-08-03 15:29 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-03 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea can deny entry to a foreign businessperson on public safety grounds despite the economic benefits they may bring, a court has ruled.
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[2026-08-03 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two band members were banned from re-entering Singapore after they were seen holding the flag on stage.
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[2026-08-03 15:15 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-03 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 3:08pm
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[2026-08-03 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first lunar orbiter, Danuri, is set to examine a piece of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket expected to slam into the moon this week, the country's space agency said Monday.
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[2026-08-03 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: On July 31, Japan purchased the yen "in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury," Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said in a statement on Aug. 3. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Suzuki, Shintaro Ino and Reuters)
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[2026-08-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's ability to transform centuries-old heritage into a driver of diplomacy, tourism and economic growth has lessons for countries looking to develop their own creative sectors, according to Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Wendot Cheptumo.
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[2026-08-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1926 -- Soprano Yun Sim-deok and her lover, playwright Kim U-jin, take their own lives by jumping into the sea from a ship traveling between Japan and the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. They were both 29.
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[2026-08-03 14:47 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-03 14:45 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The US has bought up yen to strengthen the currency for the first time in almost 30 years, with the moves raising questions about America’s motives
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[2026-08-03 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: When the UAE exited the T20 World Cup in the first round in India earlier this year, coach Lalchand Rajput immediately specified what the next aim was: qualification for the 50-over version.
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[2026-08-03 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The removal of the Bacolod Masskara franchise from the remainder of the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season, together with the lifetime suspension imposed on the players and coaches covered by the league's disciplinary action, underscores Commissioner Emmer Oreta's unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).
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[2026-08-03 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Executives of Habita, which operates the variety store, say they have apologised to the family of one of the victims at her wake
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[2026-08-03 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Sanae Takaichi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Executives of Habita, which operates the variety store, say they have apologised to the family of one of the victims at her wake
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[2026-08-03 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Team North heads into the ICTSI Elite Junior PGT Finals fully aware that the road to a second straight title will be far more demanding this time. But while unfamiliarity with the host course presents a formidable obstacle, coach Joey Anciano believes preparation, chemistry and resilience can once again carry his side to victory.
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[2026-08-03 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A person walks past an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei index and U.S. dollar and Japanese yen exchange rate at a securities firm in Tokyo Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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[2026-08-03 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala achieved a season-best No. 17 in the WTA Finals Race, where the top eight advance to the Finals in Indian Wells in November.
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[2026-08-03 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was the only vice president and Education secretary audited by the Commission on Audits (COA) for the use of confidential funds, a former state auditor said Monday.
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[2026-08-03 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ronald Moreno said the prosecution failed to present strong evidence directly linking former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. to the alleged conspiracy in the controversial Pandi, Bulacan flood control project, citing significant evidentiary gaps in a separate concurring opinion supporting the court's decision to grant him bail.
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[2026-08-03 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Washington's decision to join Japan in supporting the battered yen has prompted questions over what motivated the rare coordinated intervention, with analysts pointing to concerns over U.S. Treasury markets and Japan's financial system.
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[2026-08-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Higher rainfall across arid Ningxia has invited comparison to prosperous Tang dynasty ‘warm period’, but scientists offer a note of caution
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[2026-08-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Higher rainfall across arid Ningxia has invited comparison to prosperous Tang dynasty ‘warm period’, but scientists offer a note of caution
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[2026-08-03 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Japan and the US conducted coordinated yen-buying intervention and will not hesitate to take further action, Japan's finance ministry said on Monday, confirming a rare bilateral action to halt the yen's slide to fresh 40-year lows.
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[2026-08-03 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called on government and local communities to work together to support Filipinos in need, warning that many families could face even greater hardship in the months leading up to Christmas if the economy continues to weaken.
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[2026-08-03 13:29 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: TAIPEI – Taiwan’s cooperation with the United States may be closer than many imagine, the island’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Friday, as it strives to deepen military exchanges with the U.S. Pacific Command to boost defense capabilities.
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[2026-08-03 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into illegal wastewater discharge and improper septic waste disposal across the country.
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[2026-08-03 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investigators allege more than 30,000 stones worth over US$57 million were brought into the country over the past two years
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[2026-08-03 13:21 UTC+10:00] [Ho Chi Minh City] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Investigators allege more than 30,000 stones worth over US$57 million were brought into the country over the past two years
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[2026-08-03 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) maintained that no incidents have yet been recorded related to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.
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[2026-08-03 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Monday launched a joint underwater excavation project in waters off the country's eastern coast to find wreckage of U.S. aircraft that went down during the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's defense ministry said.
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[2026-08-03 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An employee works on the production line at a factory in Zhejiang province in January. China's factory growth cooled in July as weak demand tempered recovery. © Reuters
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[2026-08-03 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The captain reported the blaze as the vessel sailed from East Java to South Sulawesi, but authorities said there has been no contact since then.
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[2026-08-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The likes of Equitas Small Finance Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and IDFC First Bank are offering nonresidents Indians interest rates of up to 7.5%, compared with the 5.25% to 6% offered by State Bank of India and the 6% offered by HDFC. (Source photos by Getty Images, Reuters and Equitas Small Finance Bank's website)
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[2026-08-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Online shopping sales in South Korea increased around 10 percent from a year earlier in June, led by stronger demand for mobile devices and automobiles, data showed Monday.
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[2026-08-03 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Over the past decade, China's Coast Guard (CCG) has evolved from a conventional maritime law enforcement agency into a central instrument of Beijing's strategy to reinforce its territorial claims, according to Bloomberg.
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[2026-08-03 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Joseph Wu, secretary-general of Taiwan’s National Security Council, gazes out the window of the Presidential Palace in Taipei during an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia. (Taiwan National Security Council)
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[2026-08-03 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Last year, 2,257 young South Koreans took jobs in Japan, marking a 47 per cent jump from 2024 and making Japan their top work destination
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[2026-08-03 12:38 UTC+10:00] [Dongguk University] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Last year, 2,257 young South Koreans took jobs in Japan, marking a 47 per cent jump from 2024 and making Japan their top work destination
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