Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-06-18 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: UAE opens Guest of Honour Programme at Beijing International Book Fair | The National
Snippet: The percussion and swaying rhythms of Al Ayala, the scent of incense and the brewing of strong Emirati gahwa greeted visitors as the Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday with the UAE as guest of honour.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/06/18/uae-opens-guest-of-honour-programme-at-beijing-international-book-fair/
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[2026-06-18 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Senate committee supports S. Korea-U.S. cooperation on sub manufacturing in report
Snippet: By Song Sang-ho and Cho Joon-hyung
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618005700315
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[2026-06-18 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (World Cup) S. Korea can win Group A with win over Mexico, help from others
Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea can become the first team to win their group at this year's FIFA World Cup by beating Mexico this week and getting some help from other teams.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618005300315
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[2026-06-18 14:42 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Why dropping ‘Indo-Pacific’ clarifies the Pentagon’s China strategy
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/why-dropping-indo-pacific-clarifies-the-pentagons-china-strategy/
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[2026-06-18 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Dear You movie review: nostalgic Teochew family drama a surprise box office hit in China
Snippet: Lan Hongchun’s film on love, loyalty and immigrant struggles is a sensation in China, with lead Li Sitong giving a career-making performance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3357496/dear-you-movie-review-nostalgic-teochew-family-drama-surprise-box-office-hit-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 14:36 UTC+10:00] [Dear You] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Dear You movie review: nostalgic Teochew family drama a surprise box office hit in China
Snippet: Lan Hongchun’s film on love, loyalty and immigrant struggles is a sensation in China, with lead Li Sitong giving a career-making performance
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3357496/dear-you-movie-review-nostalgic-teochew-family-drama-surprise-box-office-hit-china
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[2026-06-18 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Hyundai Motor to build green hydrogen power system at Antarctic research station
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will introduce a clean hydrogen energy circulation system at South Korea's Antarctic research station to support sustainable scientific operations.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618005000320
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[2026-06-18 14:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Why K-pop companies are betting on India
Snippet: Veteran K-pop songwriter says the country could rank among the world's five largest music markets within a decade
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775363
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[2026-06-18 14:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korean hospitals dominate Newsweek’s Asia-Pacific specialty rankings
Snippet: Asan Medical Center tops five specialties, Samsung Medical Center leads three
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775316
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[2026-06-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Title: BMW sounds the alarm as China squeezes Europe’s carmakers
Snippet: "Expert, reliable, considered, actionable opinion"
Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/2c035597-67d0-4f70-8f0d-caf9312101be
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[2026-06-18 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board
Snippet: Ambassador Xie Feng tells Washington gala many American business friends share his view on direction of US-China Board of Trade
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357501/chinas-us-envoy-calls-10-fold-rise-tariff-free-trade-under-joint-board?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 13:59 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board
Snippet: Ambassador Xie Feng tells Washington gala many American business friends share his view on direction of US-China Board of Trade
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357501/chinas-us-envoy-calls-10-fold-rise-tariff-free-trade-under-joint-board
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[2026-06-18 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Why Wall Street banks and foreign borrowers are rushing to tap China's cheap money
Snippet: Foreign governments, Wall Street banks and multinational companies are flocking to China's domestic bond market as some of the world's cheapest borrowing costs turn the yuan into an increasingly attractive funding currency.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/china-panda-bonds-yuan-funding-costs-foreign-borrowers.html
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[2026-06-18 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: The White House is using anime as propaganda. Fans in Japan hate it
Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 1:48pm
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/white-house-anime-propaganda-japan-petition-against-it/106799328
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[2026-06-18 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Der Podcast] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Wie Merz es mit China aufnimmt
Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/wie-merz-es-mit-china-aufnimmt/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-06-18 13:48 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: At G7 debut, Takaichi puts economic security at heart of Japanese diplomacy
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up her first Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, on Wednesday, securing support for stronger mineral supply chain resilience while pressing leaders to keep Indo-Pacific security risks in view — two of her key goals at the meeting.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/takaichi-g7-japan-focus/
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[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: ‘I didn’t expect it to be so controversial’: the Japanese mayor who took maternity leave
Snippet: Shoko Kawata’s decision to take time off to have a baby – an unprecedented step for a mayor – has sparked weeks of debate inside Japan
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/japanese-mayor-maternity-leave-shoko-kawata-made-history-controversy
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[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: SBP bares Gilas Pilipinas roster for FIBA Asia qualifiers 3rd window
Snippet: The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Thursday revealed the national team roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Window 3.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/sbp-bares-gilas-pilipinas-roster-for-fiba-asia-qualifiers-3rd-window/2368067
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[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Senate begins pre-trial proceedings in Duterte impeachment case
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Thursday began pre-trial proceedings for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking the first official meeting between the prosecution and defense panels ahead of the full trial.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/senate-begins-pre-trial-proceedings-in-duterte-impeachment-case/2368078
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[2026-06-18 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: MSD, PHAPCares, Project Red Ribbon champion HPV awareness and prevention for people living with HIV
Snippet: MSD in the Philippines, PHAP Cares Foundation and Project Red Ribbon, recently announced the successful completion of the MSD HPV vaccine donation, for the benefit of people living with HIV (PLHIVs).
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/tmt-newswire/msd-phapcares-project-red-ribbon-champion-hpv-awareness-and-prevention-for-people-living-with-hiv/2368095
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[2026-06-18 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: SALEX tree-cutting exempt from protection order, says San Miguel lawyer
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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/salex-tree-cutting-exempt-protection-order-san-miguel-corporation-lawyer/
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[2026-06-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong teacher misconduct exposes gaps in training system
Snippet: Readers call for an overhaul in how Hong Kong trains its educators, legal protection against animal cruelty in mainland China, and climate-adaptive power grids in Asia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357368/hong-kong-teacher-misconduct-exposes-gaps-training-system?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong teacher misconduct exposes gaps in training system
Snippet: Readers call for an overhaul in how Hong Kong trains its educators, legal protection against animal cruelty in mainland China, and climate-adaptive power grids in Asia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357368/hong-kong-teacher-misconduct-exposes-gaps-training-system
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[2026-06-18 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Asian shares jump after US and Iran sign initial deal on ending the war
Snippet: Electronic boards show Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-rates-markets-iran-warsh-trump-dc678fb5647a136f75caf2d1fbaa2092
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[2026-06-18 13:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Heat-related ER visits rise sharply as Korea braces for hotter summer
Snippet: Health authorities report 300 patients so far, with cases spreading beyond older adults, as early heat wave warnings begin
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775021
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[2026-06-18 13:15 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: American scholar of Myanmar held in China was on academic visit, think tank says
Snippet: An American scholar of Myanmar detained in China in early June had traveled to the southwestern city of Kunming to attend an academic workshop, a think tank that he founded said on Wednesday, calling for his release.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/asia-pacific/politics/us-scholar-myanmar-china-academic-visit/
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Pension savings grow nearly 11 pct in 2025 amid stock rally
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's personal pension savings grew almost 11 percent in 2025 amid increased interest in post-retirement life and a stock market rally, data showed Thursday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618003300320
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Tokyo Electron chief sees edge despite China's self-sufficiency drive
Snippet: Tokyo Electron President and CEO Toshiki Kawai speaks to Nikkei in Tokyo on June 9. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tokyo-electron-chief-sees-edge-despite-china-s-self-sufficiency-drive
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Tokyo Electron chief sees edge despite China's chip self-sufficiency drive
Snippet: Tokyo Electron President and CEO Toshiki Kawai speaks to Nikkei in Tokyo on June 9. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/tokyo-electron-chief-sees-edge-despite-china-s-chip-self-sufficiency-drive
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Watchdog rejects voluntary corrective measures proposed by food delivery apps
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Thursday rejected proposed corrective measures submitted by two major food delivery platforms over allegations that they abused their market dominance against restaurant owners and consumers.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618003900320
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan’s Tokyo city male workers can wear shorts in summer. Some call it harassment
Snippet: Some women argue against the double standards, saying they have to wear stockings to work even in summer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357455/japans-tokyo-city-male-workers-can-wear-shorts-summer-some-call-it-harassment?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Tokyo city male workers can wear shorts in summer. Some call it harassment
Snippet: Some women argue against the double standards, saying they have to wear stockings to work even in summer
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3357455/japans-tokyo-city-male-workers-can-wear-shorts-summer-some-call-it-harassment
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: JIP to submit proposals seeking swift introduction of nuclear submarines
Snippet: The Japan Innovation Party (JIP), the junior partner in the country’s ruling coalition, on Wednesday called for the swift introduction of nuclear-powered submarines, citing China’s constant naval expansion into the Pacific.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/japan-ruling-party-nuke-sub-proposal/
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: China's Alibaba Unveils AI Brains Designed To Power The Next Generation Of Robots
Snippet: Authored by Jijo Malayil via Interesting Engineering,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/chinas-alibaba-unveils-ai-brains-designed-power-next-generation-robots
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[2026-06-18 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: India’s largest stock exchange files for IPO as mega-listings gather pace
Snippet: India's largest bourse, the National Stock Exchange, has filed papers for an ​initial public offering, which is expected to be among the largest listings this year in the country.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/nse-ipo-india-jio-listing-.html
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[2026-06-18 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Lee returns home following 10-day trip to Europe
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Seoul on Thursday after wrapping up his first trip to Europe aimed at expanding South Korea's diplomatic landscape beyond Asia toward Europe.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618004400315
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[2026-06-18 12:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Quake-stricken GenSan farmers mourn lost homes, buried crops
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/mindanao-earthquake-general-santos-farmers-loss/
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[2026-06-18 12:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Quake-stricken GenSan farmers mourn lost homes, buried crops
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/earthquake-general-santos-farmers-loss-june-2026/
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[2026-06-18 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) LS. Korea remains unchanged on stance regarding N. Korea as enemy: defense ministry
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with unification ministry's position in paras 12-14)By Kim Seung-yeon
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618004151315
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[2026-06-18 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Uber bets on its global repute in Nepal's crowded ride-hailing sector
Snippet: From left: Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Nepal Chelan J. Bliss; Uber's Vice President and Regional General Manager for Mobility/Rides in the Asia-Pacific Dominic Taylor; and Nepal's Director General of the Department of Tourism Ramkrishna Lamichhane, attend a soft-launch for the ride-hailing company in Nepal on June 5.
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/uber-bets-on-its-global-repute-in-nepal-s-crowded-ride-hailing-sector
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[2026-06-18 12:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kia set to exit large bus business after 55 years
Snippet: Kia is preparing to exit the large bus business, a move that would bring to an end more than five decades of production dating back to its predecessor, Asia Motors.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774753
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[2026-06-18 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Drug Czar On How She Is Taking On The Cartels And China
Snippet: Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times,
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/drug-czar-how-she-taking-cartels-and-china
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[2026-06-18 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea remains unchanged on stance regarding N. Korea as enemy: defense ministry
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Thursday reaffirmed its position characterizing North Korea as South Korea's enemy, dismissing a news report that the government may drop the language from its upcoming defense white paper.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618004100315
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[2026-06-18 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Ebdane leads BSP Central Luzon with renewed dedication
Snippet: CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA – Zamabales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., has been elected as the new regional chairman of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) for Central Luzon during the Annual Regional Scout Committee (Rescom) and Key-3 Meeting here on June 11, 2026.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/regions/ebdane-leads-bsp-central-luzon-with-renewed-dedication/2368040
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[2026-06-18 12:28 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: BOJ will hike rates again by December, 90% of economists say
Snippet: An overwhelming majority of Bank of Japan watchers anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates again by the end of this year, following a hike to the highest level since 1995 earlier this week, according to a Bloomberg survey.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/economy/economists-survey-boj-another-rate-hike/
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[2026-06-18 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Cebu Pacific urges special baggage booking after orchestra discord
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Thursday reminded passengers traveling with musical instruments to avail of the airline's Special Baggage option when booking flights.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/cebu-pacific-urges-special-baggage-booking-after-orchestra-discord/2368050
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[2026-06-18 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Malaysia's Genting plans $20bn smart city in Johor-Singapore special zone
Snippet: A model of the planned Johor Tech Smart City is displayed during the project's launch event in the southern Malaysian state of Johor on June 12. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/malaysia-s-genting-plans-20bn-smart-city-in-johor-singapore-special-zone
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[2026-06-18 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [ANN] Hit Chinese TV drama triggers revival of traditional Qinqiang Opera
Snippet: BEIJING (China Daily/ANN) -- A hit television drama, the executive producer of which is legendary filmmaker Zhang Yimou, has smashed all prime-time ratings records and triggered a nationwide revival of Qinqiang, a 600-year-old Chinese opera form that was once teetering on the brink of obscurity.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774622
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[2026-06-18 12:12 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: China’s $300 billion pile of bad consumer debt threatens economy
Snippet: As many as 100 million Chinese consumers are struggling to service their personal debt, fueling a largely hidden crisis that threatens Beijing’s efforts to revive the world’s second-largest economy.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/economy/china-300-billion-consumer-debt-economy/
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[2026-06-18 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027
Snippet: SYDNEY — Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/asia-oceania/qantas-to-launch-non-stop-sydney-london-flights-in-october-2027/2368033
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