Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-07-29 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday after a 10-day session that added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan's ancient Asuka-Fujiwara capitals and France's Normandy D-Day landing beaches.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010400315
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[2026-07-29 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Japanese horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa makes his first samurai film
Snippet: “The Samurai and the Prisoner” is turning out to be the most popular film to date from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director known as “the master of horror.” (July 29)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/film-japan-samurai-cannes-kiyoshi-kurosawa-entertainment-4f924fab09a3999610e37a66c382f619
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[2026-07-29 18:52 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Watching American power tentatively arrive in the Philippines
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/watching-american-power-tentatively-arrive-in-the-philippines/
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[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Four Seoul bars make Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest again Korea's best
Snippet: Four Seoul bars earned places on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest ranked No. 2 and named the Best Bar in Korea.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824797
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[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul draws 8.3M of Korea's record 10.7M foreign visitors in H1
Snippet: Overseas card spending tops 10 trillion won for first time
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824796
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[2026-07-29 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: No S. Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- No South Korean casualties have been reported from an earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010300320
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[2026-07-29 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Victim and perpetrator of sexual harassment end up at same Coast Guard workplace
Snippet: The Korea Coast Guard came under controversy Wednesday for allowing one of its members to return to his original workplace after being transferred for sexual harassment, resulting in him working at the same station as his victim.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824781
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[2026-07-29 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: South Korean stocks plunge, erasing AI rally gains as chip selloff deepens
Snippet: Stock in SK Hynix dropped on July 29 despite the South Korean company announcing robust earnings earlier in the day. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/south-korean-stocks-plunge-erasing-ai-rally-gains-as-chip-selloff-deepens
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[2026-07-29 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Navy's participation in RIMPAC serves as 'valuable' chance for improving command capabilities: admiral
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Navy's participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise has been a "valuable" opportunity to strengthen its capability to lead and execute combined maritime operations, a Navy admiral said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010100315
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[2026-07-29 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Thirteen killed in Japan earthquake as search continues for survivors | The National
Snippet: Rescue workers were searching for survivors on Wednesday as Japan counts the cost of the magnitude-7.1 earthquake that ⁠shook the south of the country, killing at least 13 people.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/07/29/thirteen-killed-in-japan-earthquake-as-search-continues-for-survivors/
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[2026-07-29 18:33 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Takaichi finalizing plan to cut consumption tax rate on food products
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is finalizing a plan to lower the consumption tax rate on food products from the current 8% to 1% for a limited two-year period starting next April, and is expected to make a formal decision as early as Thursday.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/29/japan/politics/takaichi-food-tax-debate/
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[2026-07-29 18:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: DP leadership candidate says National Assembly speaker was 'baited by journalists'
Snippet: National Assembly Speaker Rep. Cho Jeong-sik was "baited" by journalists, Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae said Wednesday, adding that he would advise the speaker "to do better."
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824759
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[2026-07-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibility
Snippet: Chinese systems need not top every benchmark before becoming major suppliers of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3361895/china-should-lean-its-defining-ai-advantage-accessibility?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibility
Snippet: Chinese systems need not top every benchmark before becoming major suppliers of the world’s artificial intelligence infrastructure
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3361895/china-should-lean-its-defining-ai-advantage-accessibility
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[2026-07-29 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Search for survivors after powerful Japan quake kills 13
Snippet: KUMAMOTO, Japan — A major earthquake in Japan that all but destroyed a shopping mall killed at least 13 people, officials said Wednesday, as rescuers struggled to reach survivors feared trapped in the wreckage.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/world/search-for-survivors-after-powerful-japan-quake-kills-13/2393766
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[2026-07-29 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Title: Comelec to BARMM, Dasmariñas poll bets: Abide by rules, regulations
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday advised candidates of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections and the special elections for Dasmariñas, Cavite’s congressional seat to abide by its rules and regulations as the campaign period kicks off on Thursday.
Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/482746/comelec-to-barmm-dasmarinas-poll-bets-abide-by-rules-regulations/
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[2026-07-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China
Snippet: Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362232/advanced-technologies-now-account-1-6-valid-invention-patents-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [patents] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in China
Snippet: Hi-tech manufacturing and digital industries such as AI have emerged as key drivers of economic growth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362232/advanced-technologies-now-account-1-6-valid-invention-patents-china
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[2026-07-29 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos
Snippet: A 79-year-old veteran of war with America sees the carrier’s visit as proof of how far relations have come
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362219/vietnam-host-us-aircraft-carrier-despite-trumps-tariffs-iran-war-chaos?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 17:59 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos
Snippet: A 79-year-old veteran of war with America sees the carrier’s visit as proof of how far relations have come
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362219/vietnam-host-us-aircraft-carrier-despite-trumps-tariffs-iran-war-chaos
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[2026-07-29 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Defense ministry issues public notice of draft bill on nuclear-powered subs
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Wednesday issued a public notice of a draft bill on nuclear-powered submarines, as South Korea pushes to build the key vessels in cooperation with the United States.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729009800315
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[2026-07-29 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: BTS declines to submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — K-pop supergroup BTS announced Wednesday that they will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bts-declines-to-submit-music-for-2027-grammy-awards/2393760
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[2026-07-29 17:40 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Sara Duterte trial: 2 bank officials say encashment of large funds ‘unusual’
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-trial-bank-officials-say-encashment-large-funds-unusual/
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[2026-07-29 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Photos show the aftermath of a damaging earthquake in southwestern Japan
Snippet: A rescue worker walks in front of AEON Mall, which was damaged by an explosion following an earthquake, is seen in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/japan-earthquake-kumamoto-photos-81625ab0eef536cd1da4e3d53cc2ba32
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[2026-07-29 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terror, issues wanted alert
Snippet: FSB accuses app administration of enabling acts of sabotage and cyberfraud by Ukrainian forces
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3362240/russia-charges-telegram-founder-durov-aiding-terror-issues-wanted-alert?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terror, issues wanted alert
Snippet: FSB accuses app administration of enabling acts of sabotage and cyberfraud by Ukrainian forces
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3362240/russia-charges-telegram-founder-durov-aiding-terror-issues-wanted-alert
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[2026-07-29 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Duterte clueless: Fox Sili – Fox Silic?
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte appeared at a loss when asked about her comment on the controversial Pax Silica initiative that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. mentioned in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/news/duterte-clueless-fox-sili-fox-silic/2393755
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[2026-07-29 17:17 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Rescue teams face ‘race against time’ in search for trapped survivors as death toll in Japan rises to at least 13 – live updates
Snippet: Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday’s powerful earthquake
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/29/sanae-takaichi-rescue-trapped-shopping-centre-mall-japan-earthquake-latest-news-updates
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[2026-07-29 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Taiwan to stop buying PNG gas on spot market over 'One China' spat
Snippet: Topic:Foreign Affairs
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/taiwan-to-stop-buying-png-gas-on-spot-market/106972968
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[2026-07-29 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB wait
Snippet: Private home owners can now buy public resale flats without delay, aimed at boosting a sluggish market after months of slow growth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362238/singapore-signals-housing-market-stability-scrapping-15-month-hdb-wait?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 17:12 UTC+10:00] [National Development Minister] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB wait
Snippet: Private home owners can now buy public resale flats without delay, aimed at boosting a sluggish market after months of slow growth
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3362238/singapore-signals-housing-market-stability-scrapping-15-month-hdb-wait
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[2026-07-29 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite believing she ‘may be killed’
Snippet: The ex-prime minister sidesteps the question of her return to politics, saying: ‘Power is not my destination. Service to the people is’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3362236/bangladeshs-sheikh-hasina-vows-return-despite-believing-she-may-be-killed?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 17:04 UTC+10:00] [uprising] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite believing she ‘may be killed’
Snippet: The ex-prime minister sidesteps the question of her return to politics, saying: ‘Power is not my destination. Service to the people is’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3362236/bangladeshs-sheikh-hasina-vows-return-despite-believing-she-may-be-killed
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[2026-07-29 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Minister apologizes as Korean leveraged ETF investors nurse heavy losses amid chip stock rout
Snippet: South Korea's finance minister apologized on Wednesday after retail investors racked up heavy losses from leveraged bets on stocks, following rule changes earlier this year.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/korea-leveraged-etf-kodex-sk-hynix.html
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[2026-07-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: PH files submission on extended continental shelf in West Philippine Sea
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/submission-extended-continental-shelf-west-palawan-region-sea/
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[2026-07-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s ATRenew has big plans for Hong Kong’s little-known phone trading hub
Snippet: New York-listed firm aims to modernise the city’s opaque wholesale market, which sits at the centre of a vast global network for used devices
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362225/chinas-atrenew-has-big-plans-hong-kongs-little-known-phone-trading-hub?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [ReRe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s ATRenew has big plans for Hong Kong’s little-known phone trading hub
Snippet: New York-listed firm aims to modernise the city’s opaque wholesale market, which sits at the centre of a vast global network for used devices
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362225/chinas-atrenew-has-big-plans-hong-kongs-little-known-phone-trading-hub
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[2026-07-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costs
Snippet: Policy hurdles and high tuition drive African scholars to Chinese universities offering scholarships and growing career links
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362222/african-students-turn-china-amid-tighter-us-visa-rules-and-higher-university-costs?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhejiang University] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costs
Snippet: Policy hurdles and high tuition drive African scholars to Chinese universities offering scholarships and growing career links
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362222/african-students-turn-china-amid-tighter-us-visa-rules-and-higher-university-costs
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[2026-07-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: ABS issuance soars over 26 pct in H1 on rise in mortgage-backed securities
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of asset-based securities (ABSs) in South Korea climbed sharply in the first half due to a rise in the issuance of mortgage-backed securities (MBSs), data showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260728010700320
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[2026-07-29 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) S. Korea has capabilities to back Moon Base program: NASA executive
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead, photo; UPDATES throughout with more details; ADDS byline)By Kang Jae-eun
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729002851320
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[2026-07-29 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
Snippet: Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov appears at an event on Aug. 1, 2017 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, File)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-telegram-pavel-durov-ukraine-a6efe4692f3415c2046f0893d114174b
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[2026-07-29 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: EEUU prohíbe robots humanoides de fabricación extranjera y apunta a China por seguridad nacional
Snippet: Una serie de robots, expuestos en la World AI Conference en Shanghái, el 17 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-eeuu-robots-humanoides-veto-tecnologia-6ffc0b78dd66eb3681f46991fe329d01
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[2026-07-29 16:25 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid
Snippet: Hong Kong – A Hong Kong bookshop raided by national security police this month announced on Wednesday that it would close after 50 years in business, while another shut down ahead of schedule.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/29/asia-pacific/hong-kong-bookstores-close-police/
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[2026-07-29 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Delhi leads EV charge in India’s clean air push but not everyone goes with flow
Snippet: Starting in 2027, any newly registered three-wheeled vehicles and small trucks must be electric, with two-wheelers following the next year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3362229/delhi-leads-ev-charge-indias-clean-air-push-not-everyone-goes-flow?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-07-29 16:24 UTC+10:00] [Telangana] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Delhi leads EV charge in India’s clean air push but not everyone goes with flow
Snippet: Starting in 2027, any newly registered three-wheeled vehicles and small trucks must be electric, with two-wheelers following the next year
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3362229/delhi-leads-ev-charge-indias-clean-air-push-not-everyone-goes-flow
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[2026-07-29 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: India's central bank support gives rupee respite, but oil risks loom
Snippet: In June, India's central bank announced a host of measures to help strengthen the rupee, including hedging incentives for banks to attract more foreign currency deposits from nonresident Indians. © Reuters
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/india-s-central-bank-support-gives-rupee-respite-but-oil-risks-loom
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[2026-07-29 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Title: 'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of Japan's devastating earthquake
Snippet: The ramifications of the earthquake have been widely felt
Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgw52l5kyyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-07-29 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Leveraged ETF reversal tests Korea’s regulatory credibility
Snippet: Analysts see little systemic risk but warn policy shifts could hinder market re-rating
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824502
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[2026-07-29 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korea’s ETF clampdown may push leverage demand overseas
Snippet: Tighter entry barriers risk shifting retail capital offshore while leaving volatility concerns unresolved at home
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824501
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