[2026-05-27 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung semiconductor workers' $400,000 bonus deal: 4 things to know

Snippet: Samsung Electronics union members hold a rally in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on April 23. A subsequent agreement on bonuses averted a planned strike. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/samsung-semiconductor-workers-400-000-bonus-deal-4-things-to-know

[2026-05-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Failed M1-Simba merger prolongs Singapore’s cutthroat telco price war

Snippet: With a major merger scuppered by an official investigation, four telcos remain locked in a costly war to win over local customers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3355007/failed-m1-simba-merger-prolongs-singapores-cutthroat-telco-price-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [IMDA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Failed M1-Simba merger prolongs Singapore’s cutthroat telco price war

Snippet: With a major merger scuppered by an official investigation, four telcos remain locked in a costly war to win over local customers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3355007/failed-m1-simba-merger-prolongs-singapores-cutthroat-telco-price-war

[2026-05-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet He Tingbo: Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ trying to rewrite China’s semiconductor playbook

Snippet: Presentation in Shanghai shows how company is trying to shift conversation from what it cannot buy to what it can still build

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3354969/meet-he-tingbo-huaweis-chip-queen-trying-rewrite-chinas-semiconductor-playbook?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Shanghai] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet He Tingbo: Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ trying to rewrite China’s semiconductor playbook

Snippet: Presentation in Shanghai shows how company is trying to shift conversation from what it cannot buy to what it can still build

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3354969/meet-he-tingbo-huaweis-chip-queen-trying-rewrite-chinas-semiconductor-playbook

[2026-05-27 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Giants manager putting rookie outfielder through trial by fire

Snippet: BUSAN, May 27 (Yonhap) -- Kim Dong-hyun, rookie outfielder for the Lotte Giants with serious power potential and impressive minor league numbers, may have looked overmatched at times in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) so far. But his manager Kim Tae-hyoung is willing to be patient with the 21-year-old and wants him to learn from his mistakes.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527009200315

[2026-05-27 17:55 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Dissident detained in South Korea after fleeing China in rubber boat

Snippet: Dong Guangping has tried to escape on several previous occasions after been jailed for his activism in China

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/27/dissident-dong-guangping-south-korea-flee-china-rubber-boat

[2026-05-27 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Notorious’ Vietnam market defies raids, US tariff threats to sell luxury knock-offs

Snippet: ‘Police come once a year with a TV crew. They film the seizure of a shop, and then it’s business as usual,’ a Ninh Hiep bazaar seller says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3355009/notorious-vietnam-market-defies-raids-us-tariff-threats-sell-luxury-knock-offs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Vietnam] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Notorious’ Vietnam market defies raids, US tariff threats to sell luxury knock-offs

Snippet: ‘Police come once a year with a TV crew. They film the seizure of a shop, and then it’s business as usual,’ a Ninh Hiep bazaar seller says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3355009/notorious-vietnam-market-defies-raids-us-tariff-threats-sell-luxury-knock-offs

[2026-05-27 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tsering sworn in for second term as president of Tibet government-in-exile

Snippet: Chief Justice Commissioner of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission, Yeshi Wangmo, left, administers the oath of office to Penpa Tsering, right, as the political leader of Tibet’s government-in-exile, in the presence of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, center, in Dharamshala, India, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (AP Photo/ Shailesh Bhatnagar)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tibet-president-penpa-tsering-dalai-lama-india-154a4effaf8a1f9bea8d7974bcb7c850

[2026-05-27 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Remulla to seek DOJ hold departure order vsAngeles building owner, contractor after collapse

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday he would ask the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a hold departure order (HDO) against the owner and contractor of the collapsed building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/remulla-to-seek-doj-hold-departure-order-vsangeles-building-owner-contractor-after-collapse/2352347

[2026-05-27 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese actress to visit PH for education advocacies

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In line with the opening of classes for school year 2026-2027, Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, known for the role of “Linda Walker” in the TV series “The Heiress Who Won with Brains,” is set to visit the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/chinese-actress-to-visit-ph-for-education-advocacies/2352334

[2026-05-27 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US military kills alleged narco-terrorist in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/us-news/us-military-kills-alleged-narco-terrorist-in-lethal-strike-on-drug-trafficking-vessel-in-eastern-pacific/

[2026-05-27 17:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China women’s volleyball team hit by injuries as key players pull out of Nations League

Snippet: Fans question training methods and are fearful of chances at Asian Championship, which is a qualifier for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3355006/china-womens-volleyball-team-hit-injuries-key-players-pull-out-nations-league?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 17:19 UTC+10:00] [VNL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China women’s volleyball team hit by injuries as key players pull out of Nations League

Snippet: Fans question training methods and are fearful of chances at Asian Championship, which is a qualifier for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3355006/china-womens-volleyball-team-hit-injuries-key-players-pull-out-nations-league

[2026-05-27 17:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Race tightens in key battlegrounds as blackout period begins Thursday

Snippet: South Korea's June 3 election race is heating up, with opinion polls hinting at closer-than-expected races in many key battlegrounds eyed by the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People Power Party.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757238

[2026-05-27 17:10 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DepEd flagged for delays in hiring ARAL tutors

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/deped-hiring-aral-program-tutors-delayed-may-2026/

[2026-05-27 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino triathletes seek world tilt berths in IM 70.3 Subic

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A golden ticket to the pinnacle of global multisport racing is on the line as the country’s triathlon capital prepares for a historic double-header spectacle. Marking its historic 10th staging, the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay on June 7 is doing far more than celebrating a decade of endurance excellence – it is opening a highly coveted pathway for Filipino athletes to leap onto the world stage at the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice,

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/sports/filipino-triathletes-seek-world-tilt-berths-in-im-703-subic/2352321

[2026-05-27 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Visayas grid under yellow alert amid plant outages

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Power supply in the Visayas grid will be placed under a yellow alert for one hour on Wednesday evening as several plants remain offline while demand is expected to rise, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/regions/visayas-grid-under-yellow-alert-amid-plant-outages/2352319

[2026-05-27 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: American who gave US$5,000 to plant trees in China invited to see forest he helped fund | South China Morning Post

Snippet: National Model Farmer Yin Yuzhen has invited the American who donated money to plant trees in the Maowusu Desert to return to see the forest he helped her create.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3355002/american-who-gave-us5000-plant-trees-china-invited-see-forest-he-helped-fund

[2026-05-27 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Vis-Min standouts brace for fierce JPGT Bacolod showdown

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The final two legs of the Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao Series promise to be a gripping test of nerve, resolve and purpose. As top contenders look to cement their slots in the Grand Finals, a hungry pack of hopefuls is launching last-ditch campaigns to sneak into the team via the backdoor.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/sports/vis-min-standouts-brace-for-fierce-jpgt-bacolod-showdown/2352320

[2026-05-27 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SK Hynix joins trillion-dollar club as AI fires up East Asian stocks

Snippet: South Korea has become the second country which has more than one "$1 trillion" company following the U.S. (File photo by Yuki Nakao)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/sk-hynix-joins-trillion-dollar-club-as-ai-fires-up-east-asian-stocks

[2026-05-27 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After years in tiny cages, 27 moon bears in Laos finally taste freedom

Snippet: The raid on a brutal bile extraction facility disguised as a zoo was believed to be the largest in Southeast Asian history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3355000/after-years-tiny-cages-27-moon-bears-laos-finally-taste-freedom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 16:36 UTC+10:00] [Laos] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After years in tiny cages, 27 moon bears in Laos finally taste freedom

Snippet: The raid on a brutal bile extraction facility disguised as a zoo was believed to be the largest in Southeast Asian history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3355000/after-years-tiny-cages-27-moon-bears-laos-finally-taste-freedom

[2026-05-27 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bank of America sharply lifts Korea outlook on AI chip boom

Snippet: Bank says semiconductor rally is spreading beyond exports into consumption, capex and tax revenue

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757195

[2026-05-27 16:29 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE: ICC tackles schedule, evidence in Duterte’s case before trial

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III will hold a status conference on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case on Wednesday, May 27, weeks after the pre-trial chamber confirmed Duterte’s cases.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-icc-status-conference-duterte-case-may-2026/

[2026-05-27 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Jovic shows respect for close friend Eala after French Open clash

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — American netter Iva Jovic expressed high respect for Alex Eala, whom she considers one of her closest friends on the WTA Tour.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/sports/jovic-shows-respect-for-close-friend-eala-after-french-open-clash/2352314

[2026-05-27 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Underage dating claims left Kim Soo-hyun in tears, but he stands vindicated a year later

Snippet: A YouTuber was arrested for allegedly using AI-generated evidence to defame the star by linking him to the late actress Kim Sae-ron

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3354997/underage-dating-claims-left-kim-soo-hyun-tears-he-stands-vindicated-year-later?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 16:26 UTC+10:00] [Gold Medalist] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Underage dating claims left Kim Soo-hyun in tears, but he stands vindicated a year later

Snippet: A YouTuber was arrested for allegedly using AI-generated evidence to defame the star by linking him to the late actress Kim Sae-ron

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3354997/underage-dating-claims-left-kim-soo-hyun-tears-he-stands-vindicated-year-later

[2026-05-27 16:24 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Taiwan’s boom a leveraged bet on AI irrational exuberance

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/taiwans-boom-a-leveraged-bet-on-ai-irrational-exuberance/

[2026-05-27 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea well positioned to lead next phase of AI adoption: OpenAI

Snippet: SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is well positioned to lead the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, where the technology is increasingly becoming core infrastructure of economies and societies, an executive from OpenAI said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527007200320

[2026-05-27 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Rodrigo Duterte ICC case] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: First Status Conference for Duterte at the ICC

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) holds a status conference today in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte to discuss key pre-trial matters, including the possible start date of the trial, evidence disclosure, witness protection, and the participation of victims in the proceedings.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/476121/live-updates-first-status-conference-for-duterte-at-the-icc/

[2026-05-27 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese campaign warns of spy risks found in wedding photography, gifted farm equipment

Snippet: Documentary series aired on state TV says cover stories, tech tools and scope of espionage ‘far exceed what most people can imagine’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354995/chinese-campaign-warns-spy-risks-found-wedding-photography-gifted-farm-equipment?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 16:14 UTC+10:00] [Dalian] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese campaign warns of spy risks found in wedding photography, gifted farm equipment

Snippet: Documentary series aired on state TV says cover stories, tech tools and scope of espionage ‘far exceed what most people can imagine’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354995/chinese-campaign-warns-spy-risks-found-wedding-photography-gifted-farm-equipment

[2026-05-27 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China executes man for poisoning billionaire linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

Snippet: The Yoozoo logo is displayed at the Yoozoo group headquarters in Shanghai on Dec. 8, 2020. (Chinatopix via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-three-body-problem-poisoning-execution-8be6d243838f90226e31efffe97e923b

[2026-05-27 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China drops hammer on cross-border stock trading: 5 things to know

Snippet: Morning rush hour across the street from the China Securities Regulatory Commission's headquarters in Beijing: Led by the watchdog, authorities are clamping down hard on unauthorized cross-border trading. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/explainer/china-drops-hammer-on-cross-border-stock-trading-5-things-to-know

[2026-05-27 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China drops hammer on cross-border stock trading: 5 things to know

Snippet: Morning rush hour across the street from the China Securities Regulatory Commission's headquarters in Beijing: Led by the watchdog, authorities are clamping down hard on unauthorized cross-border trading. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/china-drops-hammer-on-cross-border-stock-trading-5-things-to-know2

[2026-05-27 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway

Snippet: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday he hoped parties in the Iran conflict can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897416

[2026-05-27 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New Pizza Hut Korea operator names first CEO

Snippet: PH Korea said Wednesday it appointed former Pizza Hut Korea Chief Operating Officer Kim Jung-eun as its first chief executive ahead of the revamped pizza chain’s official launch next month.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757158

[2026-05-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds AI chips to secure technology assessment list amid US curbs

Snippet: The latest list extends China’s trusted technology certification system to cover AI processors as Beijing pushes the use of home-grown chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354993/china-adds-ai-chips-secure-technology-assessment-list-amid-us-curbs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China Information Technology Security Evaluation Centre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China adds AI chips to secure technology assessment list amid US curbs

Snippet: The latest list extends China’s trusted technology certification system to cover AI processors as Beijing pushes the use of home-grown chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3354993/china-adds-ai-chips-secure-technology-assessment-list-amid-us-curbs

[2026-05-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee to lay out second-year's agenda in anniversary news conference

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757152

[2026-05-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China film about woman whose killing of husband framed as result of domestic violence banned

Snippet: Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3354870/china-film-about-woman-whose-killing-husband-framed-result-domestic-violence-banned?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China film about woman whose killing of husband framed as result of domestic violence banned

Snippet: Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3354870/china-film-about-woman-whose-killing-husband-framed-result-domestic-violence-banned

[2026-05-27 15:56 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: San Miguel scraps Boracay Bridge project due to ‘strong opposition,’ governor says

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/philippines/visayas/san-miguel-scraps-boracay-bridge-project-aklan-opposition/

[2026-05-27 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Wegovy, Mounjaro face tighter controls in Korea

Snippet: The South Korean government is moving to tighten access to injectable obesity medications, closing prescription loopholes and cracking down on overseas purchases amid misuse concerns.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757142

[2026-05-27 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea readies first UNESCO Heritage summit as showcase of cultural clout

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757141

[2026-05-27 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Zinc weighs Australia expansion amid critical minerals push

Snippet: US, Australian officials back allied refining partnership centered on Korea Zinc

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757140

[2026-05-27 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical depression outside PAR intensifies into Tropical Storm Jangmi

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-jangmi-update-pagasa-forecast-may-27-2026-11am/

[2026-05-27 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New Danish chamber sees shared industrial future with Korea

Snippet: Chamber launches with 34 member firms as Denmark, Korea deepen cooperation in green energy, shipping, tech

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757128