Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-22 12:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's trade surplus in cosmetic products exceeded $10 billion for the first time last year, government data showed Friday, marking a significant milestone for the country's K-beauty industry.
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[2026-05-22 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen.Robinhood Padilla on Friday denied allegations that he helped Sen.Ronald "Bato"dela Rosa evade authorities by secretly leaving the Senate building in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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[2026-05-22 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Fri 22 May 2026 at 12:15pm
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[2026-05-22 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
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[2026-05-22 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Nicholas Torre III on Friday said it was the duty of police officers to implement lawful warrants amid the possible arrest of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa in connection with the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into the Duterte administration’s drug war.
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[2026-05-22 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Toyota will start shipping Taiwan-built Noah and Voxy minivans to Japan later this year, marking a rare shift in the company’s production strategy as mounting pressures strain the country’s auto manufacturing sector, according to Nikkei.
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[2026-05-22 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cash holdings rise among traditional firms listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai as productive places to deploy capital dwindle, analysts say
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[2026-05-22 12:09 UTC+10:00] [cash] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cash holdings rise among traditional firms listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai as productive places to deploy capital dwindle, analysts say
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[2026-05-22 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday issued a circular declaring next Wednesday, May 27, a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice.
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[2026-05-22 11:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The AUKUS submarine project has passed the point of no return and will be delivered successfully, says Australia’s recently departed ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd.
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[2026-05-22 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos issued Executive Order (EO) 116 increasing the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork meat to address the existing supply gap, ensure adequate and affordable food for consumers, and mitigate inflationary pressures.
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[2026-05-22 11:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Daewoo Engineering & Construction Chairman Jung Won-ju received the 2026 Korea-Africa Contribution Award at Africa Day in Seoul on Wednesday, in recognition of his efforts to bolster industrial and cultural cooperation with African nations.
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[2026-05-22 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten walk in a garden in The Hague. Dutch chip equipment giant ASML agreed to a deal with India's Tata Electronics during Modi's trip. © Reuters
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[2026-05-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s demand for passenger jets is genuine – but so is its aim to build a commercially credible aviation industry
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[2026-05-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s demand for passenger jets is genuine – but so is its aim to build a commercially credible aviation industry
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[2026-05-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Theatre] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-05-22 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS), the country's state-run gas utility, said Friday it has signed a deal to purchase 700,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually for 10 years from BP plc.
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[2026-05-22 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade surplus in cosmetic products exceeded US$10 billion for the first time last year, government data showed Friday, marking a significant milestone for the country's K-beauty industry.
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[2026-05-22 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhpa) -- South Korea will hold a Korean culture expo in Los Angeles next week to promote exports of Korean cultural content, food and beauty products, officials said Friday.
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[2026-05-22 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The government will seek to overhaul the way the Korea Football Association (KFA) is run, including introducing a direct election for its president and making the appointment process for the national team's head coach more transparent, as part of efforts to address abnormal social practices, officials said Friday.
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[2026-05-22 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert Houngbo on Friday to discuss South Korea's labor policy in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), the presidential office said.
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[2026-05-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Max Baucus says the new phase of wary ‘constructive stability’ represents a diplomatic holding pattern, not a durable thaw
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[2026-05-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Moscow] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Max Baucus says the new phase of wary ‘constructive stability’ represents a diplomatic holding pattern, not a durable thaw
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[2026-05-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the AI era, the problem with being a technological follower is the constant risk of having the rug pulled from under you, Liu says
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[2026-05-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In the AI era, the problem with being a technological follower is the constant risk of having the rug pulled from under you, Liu says
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[2026-05-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Obsessed’ innovator uses drones and levers to operate flying machine; hopes to eventually have his prototype mass-produced
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[2026-05-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Obsessed’ innovator uses drones and levers to operate flying machine; hopes to eventually have his prototype mass-produced
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[2026-05-22 10:56 UTC+10:00] [Pacific islands] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The reliance of island countries and territories on imported oil is expected to hit economic growth and increase inflation
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[2026-05-22 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- He pitched for only about three months in South Korea last year before suffering a season-ending hip injury, but the Kiwoom Heroes' American left-hander Kenny Rosenberg fell so in love with his adopted country that he missed everything about it after he left -- from his teammates and coaches to friends he made off the field to Korean food.
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[2026-05-22 10:08 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, expressed appreciation for Japan’s continued contributions during her visit to the country this week as the organization struggles with financial difficulties.
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[2026-05-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: These machines are set to complement humans in the workplace, but safety should be a priority for their deployment, analysts say
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[2026-05-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Field AI] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: These machines are set to complement humans in the workplace, but safety should be a priority for their deployment, analysts say
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[2026-05-22 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Everland Rose Festival
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[2026-05-22 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: CANNES/SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- "Silent Voices" by South Korea's Jin Mi-song has won Second Prize in the La Cinef section for student films at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organizers said Friday.
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[2026-05-22 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Friday as investors assess U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts at reaching a peace deal in the Middle East.
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[2026-05-22 09:45 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-22 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo has met with a U.S. lawmaker and the head of a major think tank in Washington, and exchanged views on the bilateral alliance and situations on the Korean Peninsula, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.
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[2026-05-22 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan's core inflation eased more than expected in April, coming in at 1.4%, potentially weakening the case for an early rate hike by the Bank of Japan.
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[2026-05-22 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's biggest airline stocks have suffered more than others since the war in Iran began, as a combination of factors weighs them down.
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[2026-05-22 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Mazda's new-generation showrooms feature dark interior color palettes to convey sophistication and approachability. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
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[2026-05-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Adoption remains selective as some landlords are still cautious, especially when tenant credit profiles are less established
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[2026-05-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Adoption remains selective as some landlords are still cautious, especially when tenant credit profiles are less established
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[2026-05-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New law coordinates control over the full supply chain as Beijing frames minerals as a national security priority
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[2026-05-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [White House] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New law coordinates control over the full supply chain as Beijing frames minerals as a national security priority
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[2026-05-22 08:34 UTC+10:00] [Asia Times] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-22 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The blockbuster offering’s repercussions could be far-reaching, drawing capital away from Hong Kong and the broader Asia-Pacific region
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[2026-05-22 08:00 UTC+10:00] [SpaceX IPO] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The blockbuster offering’s repercussions could be far-reaching, drawing capital away from Hong Kong and the broader Asia-Pacific region
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[2026-05-22 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the war in Iran choking global oil supplies, China is tapping its 390 billion tonnes of coal reserves to build its own energy source
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[2026-05-22 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Gobi Desert] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the war in Iran choking global oil supplies, China is tapping its 390 billion tonnes of coal reserves to build its own energy source
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[2026-05-22 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Lee Seok-yeon's warning on dissent deserves attention
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