Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-06-01 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Pakistan plans strategic oil reserve as Iran crisis bites
Snippet: A crude oil storage tank at a private, company-owned refinery plant in Balochistan province, Pakistan, in March 2026. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/pakistan-plans-strategic-oil-reserve-as-iran-crisis-bites
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[2026-06-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Intel bets on comeback with new CPUs for data centers, robotics
Snippet: Intel is building its latest CPUs for data centers at its facility in Arizona. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/intel-bets-on-comeback-with-new-cpus-for-data-centers-robotics
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[2026-06-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Online shopping sales up 10 pct to new record high in April on EV sales
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Online shopping sales in South Korea jumped 10 percent from a year earlier in April to hit a record high, driven by orders for Tesla electric vehicles through its website, data showed Monday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601002900320
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[2026-06-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Watchdog slaps fines on Trip.com on e-commerce law violations
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea slapped a combined fine of 10 million won (US$6,630) on the global travel agency Trip.com for violating a set of e-commerce rules, including providing refunds in vouchers instead of cash, the fair trade watchdog said Monday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601004900320
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[2026-06-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: How China is quietly calming global oil markets | The National
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/01/how-china-is-quietly-calming-global-oil-markets/
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[2026-06-01 12:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Justice Ministry launches team to protect migrant workers’ rights
Snippet: South Korea has launched a new unit to protect migrant workers from abuses such as unpaid wages, verbal and physical abuse, illegal brokerage, and poor housing conditions, the Justice Ministry said Monday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760813
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[2026-06-01 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Eligible foreign voters can take time off to cast ballots
Snippet: Foreign nationals eligible to vote in South Korea's June 3 local elections are entitled to request time off work to cast their ballots if they are scheduled to work on Election Day, the Seoul Foreign Resident Center said in a recent notice.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760803
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[2026-06-01 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Grab seeks to ease data security concerns as it pushes into Taiwan
Snippet: Grab delivery drivers ride their motorbikes in Bangkok. The Singaporean tech group plans to enter Taiwan as its first expansion outside of Southeast Asia. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/grab-seeks-to-ease-data-security-concerns-as-it-pushes-into-taiwan
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[2026-06-01 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on steep rise
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Monday activated a trading halt on the main bourse after a sharp rally led by tech firms.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601004600320
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[2026-06-01 12:34 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, PH maritime border talks
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/china-response-taiwan-japan-philippines-maritime-border-talks/
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[2026-06-01 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea's monthly exports up 53 pct to record high of US$87.8 bln in May
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in 4th, 7th, last 2 paras, byline)By Kim Na-young
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601001852320
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[2026-06-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China responds to Japan-Philippines boundary talks with expanded sea patrols
Snippet: Coastguard vessels carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Monday, in a ‘necessary action’, a spokesman said
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355497/china-responds-japan-philippines-boundary-talks-expanded-sea-patrols?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China responds to Japan-Philippines boundary talks with expanded sea patrols
Snippet: Coastguard vessels carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Monday, in a ‘necessary action’, a spokesman said
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355497/china-responds-japan-philippines-boundary-talks-expanded-sea-patrols
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[2026-06-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Otoki enters Japan to expand global footprint
Snippet: Otoki is entering the Japanese market as part of efforts to diversify its overseas business and secure new growth opportunities, the leading South Korean food company said Monday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760762
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[2026-06-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Tourism Board] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s insurance boom risks cooling as regulators curb mainland China fund flows
Snippet: Insurers brace for impact from stricter cross-border rules, with the Insurance Authority stepping up oversight of mainland visitor purchases
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3355451/hong-kongs-insurance-boom-risks-cooling-regulators-curb-mainland-china-fund-flows
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[2026-06-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s insurance boom risks cooling as regulators curb mainland China fund flows
Snippet: Insurers brace for impact from stricter cross-border rules, with the Insurance Authority stepping up oversight of mainland visitor purchases
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3355451/hong-kongs-insurance-boom-risks-cooling-regulators-curb-mainland-china-fund-flows?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Malaysia bars under-16s from social media as new rules come into force
Snippet: Malaysia’s roll-out of strict age-gating rules follows on the heels of Australia and Indonesia in the push to protect children online
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3355496/malaysia-bars-under-16s-social-media-new-rules-come-force?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 12:29 UTC+10:00] [Meta] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Malaysia bars under-16s from social media as new rules come into force
Snippet: Malaysia’s roll-out of strict age-gating rules follows on the heels of Australia and Indonesia in the push to protect children online
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3355496/malaysia-bars-under-16s-social-media-new-rules-come-force
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[2026-06-01 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Aegis destroyer Jeongjo the Great leaves for RIMPAC exercise
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- The Navy's Aegis destroyer Jeongjo the Great was set to depart Monday to participate in the U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) for the first time, the Navy said.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601004400315
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[2026-06-01 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Globe equips govt agencies with skills to detect, stop mobile scams
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—To further strengthen mobile security, Globe ramped up its collaboration with government agencies to help equip authorities with the skills needed to operationalize International Mobile Subscriber Identity-(IMSI)Catcher Detectors to enhance efforts against mobile-based scams.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/globe-equips-govt-agencies-with-skills-to-detect-stop-mobile-scams/2355313
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[2026-06-01 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Far-left influencer Hasan Piker defends pro-China, anti-ICE activists as ‘wonderful people’
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/hasan-piker-defends-pro-communist-anti-ice-singham-network-activists-as-wonderful-people/
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[2026-06-01 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea, Africa can turn challenges into opportunities through closer cooperation: FM
Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday called for South Korea and Africa to boost cooperation in a bid to better address global challenges and turn them into new opportunities for growth.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760668
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Jakarta deploys troops against muggers, stirring dark memories
Snippet: While residents welcome tougher action on street crime, rights groups fear a return to authoritarian-era security crackdowns
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3355461/jakarta-deploys-troops-against-muggers-stirring-dark-memories?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Jakarta deploys troops against muggers, stirring dark memories
Snippet: While residents welcome tougher action on street crime, rights groups fear a return to authoritarian-era security crackdowns
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3355461/jakarta-deploys-troops-against-muggers-stirring-dark-memories
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Nvidia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beyond Nvidia: how US export curbs are forcing China to redesign its AI chip industry
Snippet: China’s tech giants are pursuing ASICs, a type of custom chip, over generic GPUs dominated by American giants like Nvidia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3355294/beyond-nvidia-how-us-export-curbs-are-forcing-china-redesign-its-ai-chip-industry
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Beyond Nvidia: how US export curbs are forcing China to redesign its AI chip industry
Snippet: China’s tech giants are pursuing ASICs, a type of custom chip, over generic GPUs dominated by American giants like Nvidia
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3355294/beyond-nvidia-how-us-export-curbs-are-forcing-china-redesign-its-ai-chip-industry?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Another Chinese brokerage giant adds fuel to country’s overseas expansion push
Snippet: Citic Securities launches largest equity fundraising by a Chinese brokerage since 2022, aiming to raise 16 billion yuan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355494/another-chinese-brokerage-giant-adds-fuel-countrys-overseas-expansion-push?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Another Chinese brokerage giant adds fuel to country’s overseas expansion push
Snippet: Citic Securities launches largest equity fundraising by a Chinese brokerage since 2022, aiming to raise 16 billion yuan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355494/another-chinese-brokerage-giant-adds-fuel-countrys-overseas-expansion-push
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[2026-06-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Customs agency seizes 3,233 kg of drugs since June 2025
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has seized 3,233 kilograms of drugs since the launch of the Lee Jae Myung administration in June last year, the customs agency said Monday, on the back of its tighter surveillance scheme.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601004200320
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[2026-06-01 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: China’s factory activity beats forecasts in May, private survey shows, despite softer official data
Snippet: BEIJING — China's factory activity expanded in May, a private survey showed Monday, beating expectations even as official data pointed to weaker momentum.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/chinas-factory-activity-beats-forecasts-in-may-private-survey-shows-despite-softer-official-data.html
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[2026-06-01 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Ex-NIS chief grilled over suspected martial law role
Snippet: GWACHEON, South Korea, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Cho Tae-yong, a former head of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), appeared before a special counsel team Monday over allegations linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed 2024 martial law bid.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601004300315
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[2026-06-01 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: S. Korea, Africa can turn challenges into opportunities through closer cooperation: FM
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday called for South Korea and Africa to boost cooperation in a bid to better address global challenges and turn them into new opportunities for growth.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601003400315
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[2026-06-01 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Australia catches Europe’s right-wing populist wave
Snippet: A surge in support for Australia’s populist One Nation party mirrors the rise of the populist right in Europe and Britain
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3355493/australia-catches-europes-right-wing-populist-wave?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 11:47 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Australia catches Europe’s right-wing populist wave
Snippet: A surge in support for Australia’s populist One Nation party mirrors the rise of the populist right in Europe and Britain
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3355493/australia-catches-europes-right-wing-populist-wave
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[2026-06-01 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: NGCP issues yellow alert for Visayas grid anew
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued a yellow alert for Visayas on Monday, June 1 as the grid continues to be hounded by supply lack.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/ngcp-issues-yellow-alert-for-visayas-grid-anew/2355305
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[2026-06-01 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: SoftBank dethrones Toyota as Japan's most valuable company
Snippet: SoftBank's huge bet on ChatGPT developer OpenAI has lifted the price of its shares, pushing its market cap past that of Toyota. (Source photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/softbank-dethrones-toyota-as-japan-s-most-valuable-company
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties
Snippet: Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355485/hong-kongs-john-lee-central-asia-mission-explore-new-markets-expand-ties?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Roden Tong Man-lung] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties
Snippet: Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355485/hong-kongs-john-lee-central-asia-mission-explore-new-markets-expand-ties
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why a fabled Chinese surgeon’s tomb may help rewrite history of anaesthetic use
Snippet: Recent discovery provides evidence to support ancient texts about a herbal anaesthetic that was said to have been used during surgery
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355470/why-fabled-chinese-surgeons-tomb-may-help-rewrite-history-anaesthetic-use?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [William T. G. Morton] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Why a fabled Chinese surgeon’s tomb may help rewrite history of anaesthetic use
Snippet: Recent discovery provides evidence to support ancient texts about a herbal anaesthetic that was said to have been used during surgery
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355470/why-fabled-chinese-surgeons-tomb-may-help-rewrite-history-anaesthetic-use
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: With mortgage payments cheaper than rents, small flats become hot property in China
Snippet: But bigger down payments mean banks are yet to see a recovery in their mortgage loan businesses
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355253/mortgage-payments-cheaper-rents-small-flats-become-hot-property-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [home sales] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: With mortgage payments cheaper than rents, small flats become hot property in China
Snippet: But bigger down payments mean banks are yet to see a recovery in their mortgage loan businesses
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3355253/mortgage-payments-cheaper-rents-small-flats-become-hot-property-china
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan Buddhist monk bar serves drinks inspired by heaven and hell offers beating service
Snippet: Offbeat drinking venue provides everything from calligraphy to a ‘coffin’ experience in bid to popularise Buddhist culture
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3355185/japan-buddhist-monk-bar-serves-drinks-inspired-heaven-and-hell-offers-beating-service?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Japan Buddhist monk bar serves drinks inspired by heaven and hell offers beating service
Snippet: Offbeat drinking venue provides everything from calligraphy to a ‘coffin’ experience in bid to popularise Buddhist culture
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3355185/japan-buddhist-monk-bar-serves-drinks-inspired-heaven-and-hell-offers-beating-service
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[2026-06-01 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Muted Shangri-La Dialogue addresses emerging issues: 5 takeaways
Snippet: Maj. Gen. Meng Xiangqing of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), led the Chinese delegation to this year's Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/muted-shangri-la-dialogue-addresses-emerging-issues-5-takeaways
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[2026-06-01 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Otoki establishes Japan branch as part of global expansion
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Otoki Corp., a major South Korean food company, said Monday it has established a branch in Tokyo ahead of its planned operation in September as part of its ongoing effort to expand its presence around the world.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601002700320
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[2026-06-01 10:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Lee Kyong-hee] Tumen delta development for geopolitical impetus
Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit Pyongyang in the near future. Media reports about his prospective state visit to North Korea, following his high-profile summit meetings in Beijing in May with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin just four days apart, have fueled speculation about the timing and purpose of the trip.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760546
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[2026-06-01 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) S. Korea's monthly exports up 53 pct to record high of US$87.8 bln in May
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES throughout with more info)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601001851320
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[2026-06-01 10:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Aviation output falls at sharpest pace in 52 months in April due to higher fuel surcharges
Snippet: South Korea's aviation sector output fell at the sharpest pace in 52 months in April, mainly due to a spike in fuel surcharges stemming from the prolonged Middle East conflict, government data showed Monday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760480
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[2026-06-01 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: N. Korea's Kim inspects Sinuiju greenhouse complex
Snippet: SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a large-scale greenhouse complex in the northwest city of Sinuiju, calling areas hosting the farm a "standard" of regional development, state media reported Monday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260601001600315
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