[2026-07-31 11:59 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Asia stocks surge, Japan’s yen in the spotlight

Snippet: July 31, 2026 11:59 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/asia-stocks-surge-japans-yen-in-the-spotlight/

[2026-07-31 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PTA players march to Hilado J60 World Tennis quarters

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — PHILIPPINE Tennis Academy players Stefi Marithe Aludo and Louraine Jallorina secured quarterfinal berths in the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship Week 2 Thursday at the Colegio San Agustin Tennis Center indoor hardcourts in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/sports/pta-players-march-to-hilado-j60-world-tennis-quarters/2395580

[2026-07-31 11:50 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/death-toll-japan-earthquake-update-july-31-2026/

[2026-07-31 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's golf courses swing big for South Korean guests

Snippet: South Korean golfers arrive at Ibaraki Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on June 29. Local courses are betting on such visitors to drive up business. (All photos by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-s-golf-courses-swing-big-for-south-korean-guests

[2026-07-31 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July, ending 4-month expansion streak

Snippet: China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, snapping four straight months of expansion as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind, piling pressure on Beijing to boost domestic demand.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/china-pmi-factory-activity-economic-growth-exports-.html

[2026-07-31 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Customs agency seizes 2.1 tons of drugs in global operation with Asia-Pacific partners

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Friday it had seized 2.1 tons of drugs in a recent joint global operation with partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731004300320

[2026-07-31 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Report flags Hong Kong lawmakers' ties to US-blacklisted Chinese companies

Snippet: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends a question and answer session at the Legislative Council in January 2024. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/hong-kong-security-law/report-flags-hong-kong-lawmakers-ties-to-us-blacklisted-chinese-companies

[2026-07-31 11:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't to take 'timely' measures against market volatility: finance minister

Snippet: South Korea will closely monitor economic conditions and take "timely" measures, the finance minister said Friday, amid recent volatility in the financial markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826755

[2026-07-31 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of Negeri Sembilan state poll

Snippet: One man told police a group of men handed him US$74 in cash to vote for a particular candidate in Saturday’s election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362457/malaysian-police-probe-vote-buying-claims-ahead-negeri-sembilan-state-poll?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 11:12 UTC+10:00] [Port Dickson] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of Negeri Sembilan state poll

Snippet: One man told police a group of men handed him US$74 in cash to vote for a particular candidate in Saturday’s election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362457/malaysian-police-probe-vote-buying-claims-ahead-negeri-sembilan-state-poll

[2026-07-31 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to take 'timely' measures against market volatility: finance minister

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will closely monitor economic conditions and take "timely" measures, the finance minister said Friday, amid recent volatility in the financial markets.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731003900320

[2026-07-31 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea denounces move by U.S. military in Japan to increase troop numbers

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday criticized a move by the United States Forces Japan (USFJ) to increase troop numbers aimed at improving coordination with Japan's Self-Defense Forces.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731003500315

[2026-07-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will the global testosterone decline accelerate the shift to robot warfare?

Snippet: The Pentagon’s push for mandatory hormone testing raises questions about the future of humans on the battlefield

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3362357/will-global-testosterone-decline-accelerate-shift-robot-warfare?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will the global testosterone decline accelerate the shift to robot warfare?

Snippet: The Pentagon’s push for mandatory hormone testing raises questions about the future of humans on the battlefield

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3362357/will-global-testosterone-decline-accelerate-shift-robot-warfare

[2026-07-31 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 15%

Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-rates-korea-ai-oil-e31b3a442bcb957a53f1823ef21e73e8

[2026-07-31 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Diesel, gasoline price cuts seen next week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — After a wave of increases, fuel prices are projected to go down next week as the global market reacts to the volatility in the Middle East, local oil industry sources said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/business/top-business/diesel-gasoline-price-cuts-seen-next-week/2395606

[2026-07-31 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taliban marks fifth year in power in Afghanistan: 5 things to know

Snippet: Afghanistan's Taliban Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi addresses a delegation during a meeting in New Delhi in November 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/afghanistan-turmoil/taliban-marks-fifth-year-in-power-in-afghanistan-5-things-to-know

[2026-07-31 10:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New US Ambassador Steel calls for building 'results oriented, forward leaning' alliance with S. Korea

Snippet: Michelle Park Steel, the new US ambassador to South Korea, on Friday called for joint efforts to write the "next chapter" in the Seoul-Washington alliance, stressing that the decadeslong partnership should remain "results oriented" and "forward leaning."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826592

[2026-07-31 10:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee says S. Korea, Chile can create synergy on critical minerals, defense industry

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile can create significant synergy in areas from critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to the defense industry, if they join hands.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826584

[2026-07-31 10:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Industrial output posts sharpest growth in 6 yrs in June on cars, chips

Snippet: South Korea's industrial output rebounded in June from a month earlier, snapping two months of decline led by the automobile and semiconductor industries, data showed Friday, with retail sales and facility investment also gaining ground.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826573

[2026-07-31 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SK Hynix and Samsung shares surge over 20% as AI rally roars back

Snippet: South Korea's chip heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics soared more than 20% in Seoul on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in U.S. technology stocks after blockbuster earnings from Amazon and Microsoft revived optimism around artificial intelligence spending.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/sk-hynix-samsung-ai-rally-chipmakers.html

[2026-07-31 10:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Friday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index rose sharply, fueled by tech gains.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731002400320

[2026-07-31 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Weight lifted off chest of Twins pitcher after much-needed win

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- LG Twins starting pitcher Im Chan-kyu had been in self-denial for much of July, telling himself he was not feeling any pressure to drag his struggling Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club out of their summer swoon.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731002700315

[2026-07-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence

Snippet: Command roles at Rimpac show Tokyo and Seoul can work together militarily, but history caps how far ties can go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362437/us-led-drills-edge-japan-and-south-korea-closer-defence?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence

Snippet: Command roles at Rimpac show Tokyo and Seoul can work together militarily, but history caps how far ties can go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362437/us-led-drills-edge-japan-and-south-korea-closer-defence

[2026-07-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sets record with high-speed rail breakthrough under Yangtze River

Snippet: The engineering feat marks the longest continuous underwater excavation achieved by a drilling machine of its kind, state media reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362400/china-sets-record-high-speed-rail-breakthrough-under-yangtze-river?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sets record with high-speed rail breakthrough under Yangtze River

Snippet: The engineering feat marks the longest continuous underwater excavation achieved by a drilling machine of its kind, state media reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362400/china-sets-record-high-speed-rail-breakthrough-under-yangtze-river

[2026-07-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] Pax Silica and the Philippines: Will we build the future or simply build it for others?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-pax-silica-will-philippines-build-future-or-for-others/

[2026-07-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: New U.S. Ambassador Steel calls for building 'results oriented, forward leaning' alliance with S. Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- Michelle Park Steel, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea, on Friday called for joint efforts to write the "next chapter" in the Seoul-Washington alliance, stressing that the decadeslong partnership should remain "results oriented" and "forward leaning."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001500315

[2026-07-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Festivals, sights across Korea

Snippet: KIMA Week, an annual marine leisure festival held in Busan since 2013, runs through August, featuring a mix of beachside events, water sports and a national rowing competition. The festival is co-hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Busan Metropolitan Government and organized by the Korea Marine Leisure Network.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825897

[2026-07-31 09:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Contribution] Connecting the Asia-Pacific through forests: A green path to shared prosperity

Snippet: Forest fires are becoming a year-round threat. Climate change is reshaping the world's forests and disrupting our lives. Today, the world faces an unprecedented compound crisis marked by extreme heat, prolonged droughts, large-scale forest fires and the irreversible loss of biodiversity. None of these challenges remains confined within the borders of any single country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826522

[2026-07-31 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to launch new sovereign wealth fund investing in strategic areas

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to launch a new sovereign wealth fund next year with the goal of making long-term investments in cutting-edge and strategic industries, the finance ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731002000320

[2026-07-31 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s 3-year IPO odyssey cost it the ‘golden time’ to go public

Snippet: Shein won Beijing's approval for a Hong Kong listing after it publicly embraced the Chinese roots it spent years playing down. Now investors are questioning whether that blessing can carry a $40-billion-plus valuation for a company whose growth engine has stalled.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/shein-ipo-hong-kong-ftc-investigation-tariffs-fast-fashion-.html

[2026-07-31 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says S. Korea, Chile can create synergy on critical minerals, defense industry

Snippet: SANTIAGO, July 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile can create significant synergy in areas from critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to the defense industry, if they join hands.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001700315

[2026-07-31 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Industrial output up 2.3 pct in June on strong automobile sector

Snippet: SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output moved up in June from a month earlier, data showed Friday, with retail sales and facility investment also gaining ground.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001900320

[2026-07-31 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Tumblers become daily essentials

Snippet: Tumblers have evolved from a lifestyle trend into an everyday necessity, with most consumers using them several times a week, according to a survey by Thermos Korea and Gallup Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10826175

[2026-07-31 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Indonesian state telecom said to weigh sale of venture arm managing $830 million

Snippet: A unit of Indonesia's largest state-owned telecom conglomerate is said to be weighing the sale of an embattled venture capital firm.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/indonesia-venture-capital-corruption-danantara-mdi-ventures-tanihub.html

[2026-07-31 08:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China

Snippet: Sarah Rogers says Asia would remain a priority for US-funded broadcasters, despite continuing turmoil and reduced operations at the agency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362452/trump-nominee-vows-sharpen-us-media-challenge-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 08:46 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China

Snippet: Sarah Rogers says Asia would remain a priority for US-funded broadcasters, despite continuing turmoil and reduced operations at the agency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362452/trump-nominee-vows-sharpen-us-media-challenge-china

[2026-07-31 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Members of Mamdani’s DSA pledge to ‘support’ and ‘defend’ China: ‘Survival of Chinese socialism is a crucial matter’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/30/us-news/members-of-mamdanis-dsa-pledge-to-support-defend-china/

[2026-07-31 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA 99th Anniversary

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceFrom revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/series/3362451/pla-99th-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA 99th Anniversary

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceFrom revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/series/3362451/pla-99th-anniversary

[2026-07-31 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hope fades for survivors as Japan quake death toll reaches 25

Snippet: KUMAMOTO, Japan — Residents in southwestern Japan camped in classrooms and vehicles Thursday, stocked up on water and tried to get back to normal, two days after a powerful quake set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes in a disaster that killed at least 25 people.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/31/world/hope-fades-for-survivors-as-japan-quake-death-toll-reaches-25/2395550

[2026-07-31 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China’s U.S.-bound shipments fall in July after brief recovery, survey shows

Snippet: BEIJING — One of the Chinese economy's few growth drivers lost steam in July, according to the latest survey of businesses by China Beige Book.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/china-us-exports-drop.html

[2026-07-31 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force

Snippet: From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362403/pla-99-how-chinas-military-went-ragtag-rifles-world-class-force?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-31 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Lop Nur] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force

Snippet: From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362403/pla-99-how-chinas-military-went-ragtag-rifles-world-class-force

[2026-07-31 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 31)

Snippet: Partisanship over new envoy hurts national interest: New U.S. Ambassador Michelle Steel begins her post in Korea amid airport protests, ending a long vacancy and raising stakes for alliance diplomacy.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001300320

[2026-07-31 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on July 31)

Snippet: From Busan to the world: A new chapter for global heritage cooperation: Busan Declaration signals new era for UNESCO heritage

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001200320

[2026-07-31 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on July 31)

Snippet: Demographic threshold: 'Superaged' South Korea must redesign labor, welfare, growth for an irreversibly older society

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260731001100320

[2026-07-31 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung trading unit and Erex plan Japan biomass power plant for AI demand

Snippet: The plant will be operated by a special purpose company with biomass fuels sourced largely from Southeast Asia. (Erex)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/samsung-trading-unit-and-erex-plan-japan-biomass-power-plant-for-ai-demand