Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-28 16:31 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday proclaimed Elmer Catulpos as the new representative of 1Tahanan party-list in the 20th Congress, following the resignation of its first nominee.
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[2026-05-28 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- The government will expand the proportion of those majoring in artificial intelligence, science and engineering among foreign students studying in South Korea on an official development assistance (ODA) scholarship program, officials said Thursday.
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[2026-05-28 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), commonly known as the Pag-IBIG Fund, has raised its maximum housing loan amount per borrower to ₱10 million in a bid to make the program more accessible, especially to middle-income and higher-earning Filipino workers particularly in Metro Manila and other highly urbanized areas.
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[2026-05-28 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A 59-year-old American fugitive wanted in the United States for child molestation charges was arrested in Pangasinan by operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) as part of the government’s intensified campaign against foreign sex offenders hiding in the country.
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[2026-05-28 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday that its HTWO Guangzhou plant, the group’s first overseas hydrogen fuel cell system production base, had been selected as a leading company in Guangzhou’s initiative to build China’s hydrogen industry ecosystem.
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[2026-05-28 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The metal is down nearly 20 per cent from its all-time high in January as investors focus on the Federal Reserve’s plans to combat inflation
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[2026-05-28 16:23 UTC+10:00] [gold] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The metal is down nearly 20 per cent from its all-time high in January as investors focus on the Federal Reserve’s plans to combat inflation
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[2026-05-28 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s efforts to draw retail investors back to domestic markets through reshoring investment accounts, incentives and a surging Kospi are failing to slow the retail rush into US stocks.
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[2026-05-28 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in bottom 3 paras)By Kim Na-young
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[2026-05-28 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘I wanted to explore the city, but I’m now forced to find accommodation elsewhere,’ a K-pop fan says
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[2026-05-28 16:20 UTC+10:00] [Public Health Control Act] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘I wanted to explore the city, but I’m now forced to find accommodation elsewhere,’ a K-pop fan says
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[2026-05-28 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young said Thursday the government will seek to expand South Korea's "K-culture" market to 400 trillion won (US$265 billion) by 2030, up from the previous target of 300 trillion won.
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[2026-05-28 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in last 4 paras)
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[2026-05-28 16:03 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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[2026-05-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US AI companies have restricted access for users in Hong Kong and mainland China, forcing banks to navigate a compliance minefield
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[2026-05-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Goldman Sachs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US AI companies have restricted access for users in Hong Kong and mainland China, forcing banks to navigate a compliance minefield
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[2026-05-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel
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[2026-05-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel
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[2026-05-28 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese defense contractor IHI has begun receiving imagery from its observation satellites. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi)
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[2026-05-28 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Foreign Ministry will simplify the passport reissuance process starting next month, allowing applicants to request a new passport in person without bringing their existing passport, even if it is still valid.
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[2026-05-28 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The number of foreign nationals eligible to vote in South Korea’s local elections has grown large enough to form a noticeable voting bloc in some major cities. Their overall electoral influence, however, remains limited by persistently low voter turnout.
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[2026-05-28 15:30 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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[2026-05-28 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with comments from Seoul official in paras 6-8)
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[2026-05-28 15:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A special exhibition space showcasing Korean cultural heritage and contemporary content will be set up in Busan during the UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, which South Korea will host for the first time this July.
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[2026-05-28 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The PayPal logo hangs displayed outside their company headquarters, March 10, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
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[2026-05-28 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The escape of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa from the Senate on May 14 and the shooting incident in the facility hours earlier were found out to be “related,” the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday.
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[2026-05-28 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: New service to support local SMEs, startups entering global market
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[2026-05-28 15:19 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: When an Inner Mongolia farmer sought two herders to tend his 3,000 sheep, he was swamped with applicants including graduates, factory labourers and white-collar workers
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[2026-05-28 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Experts warn shutting down Ilbe could backfire without clear legal grounds
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[2026-05-28 15:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back will attend the 23rd Asia Security Summit in Singapore from Friday to Sunday, and hold talks with defense chiefs from several countries, the Defense Ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-05-28 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Water and power service interruptions will hit several areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces from May 28 to 31 due to maintenance, upgrading of facilities and relocation work.
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[2026-05-28 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The senator said her brother was focused on removing the vice-president from office than tackling livelihood issues
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[2026-05-28 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The senator said her brother was focused on removing the vice-president from office than tackling livelihood issues
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[2026-05-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Investigators are still searching for what caused the recent deaths of a mother and her calf, but conservationists say the animal’s shrinking habitat may be the first place to look
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[2026-05-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ahead of a key debate on Friday, most commissioners said to support a more robust stance and broader use of safeguard measures
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[2026-05-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ahead of a key debate on Friday, most commissioners said to support a more robust stance and broader use of safeguard measures
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[2026-05-28 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Dividend payouts by listed firms in South Korea rose about 17 percent from a year earlier in 2025 amid a rally in the local stock market, data showed Thursday.
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[2026-05-28 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info from in para 3, from 6th para, new photo)
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[2026-05-28 14:52 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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[2026-05-28 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: ● Updated Law: Korean Sign Language Act
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[2026-05-28 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's car exports to the Middle East account for 13% of its total overseas shipments of the vehicles by value. (Photo by Toshiaki Sasatsu)
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[2026-05-28 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's car exports to the Middle East account for 13% of its total overseas shipments of the vehicles by value. (Photo by Toshiaki Sasatsu)
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[2026-05-28 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection-Central Luzon on Thursday confirmed a fifth fatality from a building that collapsed in Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga.
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[2026-05-28 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala and singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo were named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list, joining some of the region’s rising stars in entertainment and sports.
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[2026-05-28 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday asked for Singapore's support in creating conditions conducive to dialogue with North Korea during his meeting with his Singaporean counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-05-28 14:26 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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[2026-05-28 14:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea saw the sharpest April increase since 2020 in the number of people in their late 20s who were neither working nor looking for work, even as the country’s population in that age group continued to shrink, government data showed Thursday.
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[2026-05-28 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — China's military said on Wednesday it drove away a Dutch navy vessel it accused of "illegally intruding" into the area around the Paracel Islands in the contested South China Sea.
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[2026-05-28 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EDUCATION in the Philippines is at a critical turning point. Recent findings from the Edcom final report highlight a growing learning crisis: Many Filipino children are struggling to keep up in school due to learning gaps, limited resources and deepening inequalities.
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[2026-05-28 14:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS and Samsung Card said Thursday they will jointly acquire a 4 percent stake in Dunamu, operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to expand their digital asset businesses.
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