Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-29 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Teo Siong Seng, CEO of a major container manufacturer, is named by the US as one of shipping executives allegedly involved in price-fixing
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[2026-05-29 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Teo Siong Seng, CEO of a major container manufacturer, is named by the US as one of shipping executives allegedly involved in price-fixing
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[2026-05-29 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-29 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Friday called for active reinvestment of profits earned by the booming semiconductor industry in a bid to make South Korea a global power in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
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[2026-05-29 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Huawei says it has made a major breakthrough in chip design that will allow its technological capabilities to close in on global leaders such as TSMC and Intel. © Reuters
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[2026-05-29 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts cut earnings forecasts for online brokerage following Beijing’s latest crackdown on cross-border trading
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[2026-05-29 16:32 UTC+10:00] [Futu Holdings] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts cut earnings forecasts for online brokerage following Beijing’s latest crackdown on cross-border trading
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[2026-05-29 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the bloc’s chairmanship is a plus point, Manila needs to overcome accessibility challenges to attract more regional tourists
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[2026-05-29 16:32 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the bloc’s chairmanship is a plus point, Manila needs to overcome accessibility challenges to attract more regional tourists
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[2026-05-29 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A WORLD-RECORD, a heavy turnout and an enthusiastic response from a live audience point toward a speed cubing boost in the country.
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[2026-05-29 16:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreigners owned more than 108,000 homes in South Korea at the end of 2025, with Chinese nationals accounting for more than half of all foreign-owned properties, government data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Heavy favorites Francis Casey Alcantara and Christopher Papa lived up to their billing, executing a pair of late-set surges to thwart AJ Lim and Ronard Joven, 6-4, 6-3, and book their ticket to the men’s doubles finals in the Palawan Open 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center late Thursday.
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[2026-05-29 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Even as the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) continued its record-breaking rally toward the unprecedented 9,000-point mark, rising volatility is fueling concerns that gains were increasingly concentrated in a handful of heavyweight stocks, bourse data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES paras 3-5; ADDS photo)
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[2026-05-29 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will showcase a wide range of its literature in Paris next week, from classics to contemporary genres, such as science fiction and "healing" fiction, organizers said Friday, as the two countries mark 140 years of diplomatic relations.
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[2026-05-29 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Georgia celebrated its Independence Day in Seoul this week, highlighting deepening relations with South Korea and growing cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and cultural exchange.
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[2026-05-29 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Fri 29 May 2026 at 4:14pm
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[2026-05-29 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sharizal Shafi’ee also recorded videos of 32 men engaged in sexual acts for around six months
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[2026-05-29 16:14 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Home Affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sharizal Shafi’ee also recorded videos of 32 men engaged in sexual acts for around six months
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[2026-05-29 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Netmarble said Friday that its flagship mobile RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross has surged back up the charts following its seventh-anniversary update, underscoring the game's enduring appeal.
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[2026-05-29 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-29 16:00 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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[2026-05-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crime fighters get on their knees to manually search shifting sands; eventually find ‘despairing’ visitor’s mobile at peak of a dune
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[2026-05-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crime fighters get on their knees to manually search shifting sands; eventually find ‘despairing’ visitor’s mobile at peak of a dune
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[2026-05-29 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s expanding footprint in Central AsiaFrom addressing critical water security fears to driving a regional green tech revolution, Beijing is cementing its role as an indispensable partner to Central Asia. This three-part series investigates China’s expanding influence in the region amid global geopolitical uncertainty, exploring how new investments and diplomatic ties are reshaping the Central Asian landscape.
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[2026-05-29 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesChina’s expanding footprint in Central AsiaFrom addressing critical water security fears to driving a regional green tech revolution, Beijing is cementing its role as an indispensable partner to Central Asia. This three-part series investigates China’s expanding influence in the region amid global geopolitical uncertainty, exploring how new investments and diplomatic ties are reshaping the Central Asian landscape.
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[2026-05-29 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Trabajadores revisan los micrófonos en el escenario antes del inicio de la ceremonia de inauguración de la 48 cumbre de la ASEAN y juntas relacionadas, el 8 de mayo de 2026, en Cebú, Filipinas. (AP Foto/Aaron Favila, Pool, Archivo)
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[2026-05-29 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Indian steelmakers are seeking to move up the value chain by localizing production of high-end steel. © Reuters
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[2026-05-29 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Paris Baguette said Friday it obtained official halal certification in Indonesia from the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency, accelerating its expansion in the Southeast Asian market.
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[2026-05-29 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese automotive design and engineering firm wants to advance electric vehicle (EV) production in the Philippines and even develop a local brand, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Thursday.
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[2026-05-29 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has retained several long-serving directors in its 2026-2027 board slate following regulatory relief that gave incumbents another opportunity to remain part of the bourse’s governing body.
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[2026-05-29 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: BYD is betting on its chipmaking capabilities to cut costs and boost sales of its electric vehicles. © Reuters
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[2026-05-29 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Workers arrange microphones on the stage before the start of the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN summit and related meetings in Cebu, Philippines, May 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, Pool, File)
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[2026-05-29 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will prioritize policies to speed up housing supply and address volatility in the property market while tackling speculative trading, the finance minister said Friday.
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[2026-05-29 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The agreement covers eight early-stage trials from Innovent and four discovery programmes from global giant Pfizer
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[2026-05-29 15:29 UTC+10:00] [drug manufacturing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The agreement covers eight early-stage trials from Innovent and four discovery programmes from global giant Pfizer
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[2026-05-29 15:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Woori Bank has opened an Asia headquarters in Singapore as the South Korean lender strengthens its corporate finance and investment banking business across the region.
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[2026-05-29 15:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-05-29 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Epis Holdings, the holding company of biosimilar drug developer Samsung Bioepis, said Friday it has established a research and development center in China as part of efforts to strengthen its new drug development capabilities.
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[2026-05-29 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Chung Mong-gyu, president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), said Friday he would step down after the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, after leading South Korean football for 13 years.
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[2026-05-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1930 -- Ethnic Koreans residing in Manchuria carry out an uprising against Japan's colonization of Korea.
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[2026-05-29 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Move over politicians. Dogs are running for office now, too, and competition is "ruff."
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[2026-05-29 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: KakaoTalk is South Korea’s most-used instant messaging service. © Getty Images
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[2026-05-29 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jeff Bezos’ space venture suffers a major setback in Florida after New Glenn rocket ‘anomaly’.
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[2026-05-29 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A public-private consultative body formed to discuss Korea’s long-debated holdback policy officially launched on Friday.
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[2026-05-29 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Taiwan actress facing backlash to Hong Kong principal resigning over school trip row, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-05-29 14:34 UTC+10:00] [Starship] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Taiwan actress facing backlash to Hong Kong principal resigning over school trip row, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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[2026-05-29 14:31 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Elections] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has categorically denied claims made by his sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, that he is pushing a no-election scenario in 2028, adding that the senator should “fire” her staff who gave her that wrong information.
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[2026-05-29 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Foxconn Chairman and CEO Young Liu, center, speaks at the company's annual general meeting in New Taipei on May 29. (Photo by Lauly Li)
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[2026-05-29 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The AI fashion event offered a glimpse into a future of tech-driven, human-robot coexistence.
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