[2026-07-30 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 'Spider-Man 4' draws over 680,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops Korean box office

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film drew more than 680,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to claim the top spot at the box office, data showed Thursday, setting a new high for any release this year.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730002600315

[2026-07-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s solar surge nears historic milestone – even as Beijing slams brakes on sheer scale

Snippet: Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362276/chinas-solar-surge-nears-historic-milestone-even-beijing-slams-brakes-sheer-scale?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s solar surge nears historic milestone – even as Beijing slams brakes on sheer scale

Snippet: Coal capacity is projected to lose its long-held crown this year, despite a pivot from raw solar panel expansion to quality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362276/chinas-solar-surge-nears-historic-milestone-even-beijing-slams-brakes-sheer-scale

[2026-07-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Fair trade watchdog to probe wedding industry's pricing practices

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog said Thursday it will launch inspections of the wedding industry starting next month to tackle unfair pricing practices.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001700320

[2026-07-30 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom

Snippet: The logo of the Samsung Electronics Co. is seen at its office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/samsung-ai-profit-memory-chips-10c2c548a392988862d8c7bd3f6fae05

[2026-07-30 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Fed's rate freeze intensifies uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy amid renewed Mideast tensions: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged in a split vote has heightened uncertainty over the future path of U.S. monetary policy, while persistent Middle East tensions continue to pose risks to financial markets, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730002400320

[2026-07-30 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Samsung Electronics profit hits all-time high on device and memory sales

Snippet: Samsung's quarterly figures come in at a time when chipmakers' share prices have tumbled from recent highs amid concerns over growing competition from China and the possibility that the AI boom has peaked. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/samsung-electronics-profit-hits-all-time-high-on-device-and-memory-sales

[2026-07-30 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Inside India newsletter: Meta's clout in the world's largest democracy is surging — inviting scrutiny

Snippet: Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/india-meta-democracy-protest-boost-instagram-meta.html

[2026-07-30 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hospital de Colombia realiza la primera cirugía robótica remota del país a un paciente en India

Snippet: BOGOTÁ (AP) — Un hospital en el noreste de Colombia realizó el miércoles la primera cirugía robótica remota del país a un paciente ubicado en India, un procedimiento que puso a prueba el avance de la tecnología médica al realizarse en diferentes continentes.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colombia-cirugia-robotica-remota-india-f58b2470c4f4cf985cdee1cafc901239

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in

Snippet: Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362300/how-south-koreas-tech-rout-hit-hong-kong-and-why-regulators-stepped?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [CSOP Asset Management] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in

Snippet: Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362300/how-south-koreas-tech-rout-hit-hong-kong-and-why-regulators-stepped

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China will host a World Cup soon, Roberto Mancini right for Italy, says Christian Vieri

Snippet: Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3362290/china-will-host-world-cup-soon-roberto-mancini-right-italy-says-christian-vieri?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Atletico Madrid] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China will host a World Cup soon, Roberto Mancini right for Italy, says Christian Vieri

Snippet: Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3362290/china-will-host-world-cup-soon-roberto-mancini-right-italy-says-christian-vieri

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Negotiation fatigue’ risks stalling South China Sea code of conduct progress

Snippet: Efforts to finalise the code between Asean and China this year are hampered to a large extent by differences between Manila and Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362247/negotiation-fatigue-risks-stalling-south-china-sea-code-conduct-progress?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Negotiation fatigue’ risks stalling South China Sea code of conduct progress

Snippet: Efforts to finalise the code between Asean and China this year are hampered to a large extent by differences between Manila and Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362247/negotiation-fatigue-risks-stalling-south-china-sea-code-conduct-progress

[2026-07-30 09:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US Navy official calls S. Korea's role in RIMPAC 'historic leadership milestone'

Snippet: A senior US Navy official has described South Korea's role in leading combined maritime forces during a multinational exercise as a "historic leadership milestone," as he pointed out a core theme of the exercise -- shared responsibility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825110

[2026-07-30 09:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New US Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea

Snippet: New US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, becoming the first US envoy to assume the post since President Donald Trump returned to office, sources said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825105

[2026-07-30 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: BMW to cut 8,000 jobs – media

Snippet: German auto giant BMW is planning to slash some 8,000 jobs globally by the end of 2027, according to several news media outlets, including Reuters and Bloomberg. German workers are expected to be particularly affected as the manufacturer is dealing with high production costs in Europe, as well as plunging sales in China, according to the reports.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643640-bmw-cut-jobs-germany/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-30 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Legco enters new stage of cooperation with the government

Snippet: On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362214/hong-kongs-legco-enters-new-stage-cooperation-government?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 09:15 UTC+10:00] [five-year plan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Legco enters new stage of cooperation with the government

Snippet: On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362214/hong-kongs-legco-enters-new-stage-cooperation-government

[2026-07-30 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Vague claims, bold fixes: Statements from Marcos’ 5th SONA that need context

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/context-claims-state-nation-address-sona-2026/

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

Source: CNBC

Title: The U.S. wants Asia to use its AI — but China dominates cheaper models

Snippet: BEIJING — The artificial intelligence race between the U.S. and China is heating up in the world's largest continent: Asia.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/us-wants-asia-to-use-its-ai-but-china-dominates-cheaper-models.html

[2026-07-30 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Amnesty: India sent 2,596 arms shipments to Israel during genocide in Gaza

Snippet: Indian state-owned and private companies shipped at least 2,596 consignments comprising hundreds of thousands of arms, ammunition and military components to Israel during the genocide in Gaza, a new Amnesty International report has revealed. The shipments, sent between 7 October 2023 and 30 November 2025, included machine-gun components, 155 mm high-explosive artillery shells supplied to Elbit Systems, explosive warheads for the SkyStriker "kamikaze" drones - similar to those discovered amid the ruins in Khan Younis - and armoured vehicle components

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/made-india-new-amnesty-report-shows-indian-arms-sales-israel-during-genocide

[2026-07-30 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaksCan computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.9 hrs agoAsia

Snippet: Can moving India's biggest entrance examinations from pen and paper to computers finally break the country's seemingly endless cycle of exam question leaks?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m1gz1nx45o

[2026-07-30 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s latest salvo in the war on ‘involution’ is warranted

Snippet: The massive fine imposed on Trip.com Group is part of Chinese regulators’ campaign against self-defeating cutthroat price wars and competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362212/beijings-latest-salvo-war-involution-warranted?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s latest salvo in the war on ‘involution’ is warranted

Snippet: The massive fine imposed on Trip.com Group is part of Chinese regulators’ campaign against self-defeating cutthroat price wars and competition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3362212/beijings-latest-salvo-war-involution-warranted

[2026-07-30 08:08 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Japan's urgent search for mall collapse survivors as earthquake death toll rises to 17

Snippet: Published 30 July 2026 8:08am

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japan-urgent-search-survivors-kumamoto-earthquake-death-toll-stands-at-13/vamp7i58i

[2026-07-30 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industryBritain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms. 10 hrs agoAsia

Snippet: Every time you click "buy" on an online order, the chances are that your purchase starts getting processed within minutes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jl8v23qwgo

[2026-07-30 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Seiko rivals LVMH by this value metric after luxury pivot

Snippet: A limited run of 3,400 watches in collaboration with baseball star Shohei Ohtani quickly sold out at retailers. (Source photos by Seiko and Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/seiko-rivals-lvmh-by-this-value-metric-after-luxury-pivot

[2026-07-30 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Seiko rivals LVMH in key metric after luxury pivot

Snippet: A limited run of 3,400 watches in collaboration with baseball star Shohei Ohtani quickly sold out at retailers. (Source photos by Seiko and Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/seiko-rivals-lvmh-in-key-metric-after-luxury-pivot

[2026-07-30 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Trump’s call for Asia-Pacific allies to raise defence spending may backfire on US

Snippet: The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362301/how-trumps-call-asia-pacific-allies-raise-defence-spending-may-backfire-us?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Pete Hegseth] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Trump’s call for Asia-Pacific allies to raise defence spending may backfire on US

Snippet: The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362301/how-trumps-call-asia-pacific-allies-raise-defence-spending-may-backfire-us

[2026-07-30 08:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Paris Opera Ballet's Yun Seo-hoo finds her own color in dance and life

Snippet: A decade after leaving Korea as rising young dancer, Yun returns as a soloist

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824828

[2026-07-30 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 30)

Snippet: Should the National Assembly speaker champion the ruling party?

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001100315

[2026-07-30 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on July 30)

Snippet: More North Korean soldiers in Ukraine?Seoul must strengthen traditional alliances, improve military posture

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001000315

[2026-07-30 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on July 30)

Snippet: China's chip offensiveDUV breakthrough, CXMT's IPO signal a new challenge for Korea

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730000900315

[2026-07-30 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan carmakers tap cheap overseas labor to break 'reverse import' record

Snippet: Suzuki Motor's India-made Jimny Nomade helped put the automaker in first place for imports to Japan in January-June. (Photo by Itsuki Miyake)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/japan-carmakers-tap-cheap-overseas-labor-to-break-reverse-import-record

[2026-07-30 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan carmakers tap cheap overseas labor, breaking 'reverse import' record

Snippet: Suzuki Motor's India-made Jimny Nomade helped put the automaker in first place for imports to Japan in January-June. (Photo by Itsuki Miyake)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/japan-carmakers-tap-cheap-overseas-labor-breaking-reverse-import-record

[2026-07-30 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank, NTT eye cross-industry platform for AI, data sharing in Japan

Snippet: SoftBank Corp. is contributing to the building of the infrastructure underlying AI-powered data sharing. (Source images by Nikkei and SoftBank)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/softbank-ntt-eye-cross-industry-platform-for-ai-data-sharing-in-japan

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In an era defined by AI, can work still be measured by the clock?

Snippet: From Seoul to Taipei, Tokyo to Beijing, Asia is running a 21st century economy on a labour contract designed for the 20th century

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3361805/era-defined-ai-can-work-still-be-measured-clock?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Elon Musk] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In an era defined by AI, can work still be measured by the clock?

Snippet: From Seoul to Taipei, Tokyo to Beijing, Asia is running a 21st century economy on a labour contract designed for the 20th century

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3361805/era-defined-ai-can-work-still-be-measured-clock

[2026-07-30 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China To Arm Iran With Hundreds Of MANPADS Despite Trump Warnings: Report

Snippet: President Trump has repeatedly said that China's President Xi Jinping has directly assured him that Beijing will not supply Iran with weaponry or military support.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-arm-iran-hundreds-manpads-despite-trump-warnings-report

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

Source: South Korea

Title: New U.S. Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea on Thurs.

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, becoming the first U.S. envoy to assume the post since President Donald Trump returned to office, sources said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729004100315

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Biz sentiment rebounds in July on strong manufacturing outlook: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment rebounded in July, driven by improved confidence among manufacturers amid robust semiconductor exports, a central bank survey showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010500320

[2026-07-30 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. Navy official calls S. Korea's role in RIMPAC 'historic leadership milestone'

Snippet: WASHINGTON, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. Navy official has described South Korea's role in leading combined maritime forces during a multinational exercise as a "historic leadership milestone," as he pointed out a core theme of the exercise -- shared responsibility.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730000600315

[2026-07-30 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tulfo questions release of DepEd funds without SDO endorsement

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday questioned the release of P112.5 million funds of the Department of Education (DepEd) despite the absence of an endorsement designating Edward Fajarda as the agency's special disbursing officer (SDO).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/30/news/tulfo-questions-release-of-deped-funds-without-sdo-endorsement/2394467

[2026-07-30 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson: No such thing as 'unusual' transactions under AMLA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) recognizes only two categories of reportable transactions - covered or suspicious - and does not define an "unusual" transaction, Senator-Judge Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/30/news/lacson-no-such-thing-as-unusual-transactions-under-amla/2394466

[2026-07-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] Why do we need the KoBra Project?

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Brazil could become a turning point in relations between Korea and Brazil. Yet history offers a cautionary lesson. Despite more than six decades of diplomatic relations, the two countries have never fully translated their enormous complementary strengths into sustained strategic cooperation. Geography, limited mutual knowledge, different economic structures and competing diplomatic priorities have kept the relationship well below its potential.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824721

[2026-07-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Jong-Wha] Korea bets on industrial policy

Snippet: Around the world, governments are again using the tools of industrial policy — subsidies, tax incentives, public finance, trade measures and strategic regulation — to shape their economies. South Korea is no exception. President Lee Jae Myung’s government has launched an ambitious strategy to promote semiconductors, AI infrastructure, robotics and other frontier industries to bolster future growth and competitiveness.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824720

[2026-07-30 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

Snippet: The K-pop sensation will not submit music for next year’s awards, saying that music shouldn’t be ‘defined by region or language’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362312/bts-pulls-out-grammys-after-asian-pop-category-introduction?utm_source=rss_feed