[2026-05-08 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war

Snippet: From left, Myanmar’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Hau Khan Sum, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone hold hands for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asean-philippines-middle-east-war-50aa18310ef0f2476161880469d645bb

[2026-05-08 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sony forecasts double digit profit growth despite chip supply concerns

Snippet: The scrapped Afeela project was aimed at boosting the consumption of Sony content and use of its technology. (Photo by Keiichi Furukawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/sony-forecasts-double-digit-profit-growth-despite-chip-supply-concerns

[2026-05-08 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Huayou to buy Africa-focused Australian miner in lithium rush

Snippet: China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt previously acquired this lithium mine in Zimbabwe. Now it is moving to secure interests in Ghana and Ivory Coast. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/china-s-huayou-to-buy-africa-focused-australian-miner-in-lithium-rush

[2026-05-08 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos pushes Asean maritime cooperation amid global tensions

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called for stronger maritime cooperation among Southeast Asian nations amid rising geopolitical tensions and increasing disruptions to global trade routes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/marcos-pushes-asean-maritime-cooperation-amid-global-tensions/2339218

[2026-05-08 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3352826/shanghais-changing-expats-hong-kong-trail-sign-fallout-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 14:12 UTC+10:00] [Shandong province] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3352826/shanghais-changing-expats-hong-kong-trail-sign-fallout-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-05-08 14:05 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] In 2026, PH is ASEAN chair and economic laggard

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-philippines-gross-domestic-product-q1-2026-asean-laggard/

[2026-05-08 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt eyes digital platforms to hasten delivery of govt health services

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government is considering the expanded use of digital platforms to speed up the delivery of health services to Filipino families in need of assistance, Malacañang said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/govt-eyes-digital-platforms-to-hasten-delivery-of-govt-health-services/2339229

[2026-05-08 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt eyes digital platforms to hasten delivery of its health services

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government is considering the expanded use of digital platforms to speed up the delivery of health services to Filipino families in need of assistance, Malacañang said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/govt-eyes-digital-platforms-to-hasten-delivery-of-its-health-services/2339229

[2026-05-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to World War I

Snippet: Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352795/why-todays-unravelled-international-order-echoes-lead-world-war-i?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Joe Biden] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to World War I

Snippet: Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352795/why-todays-unravelled-international-order-echoes-lead-world-war-i

[2026-05-08 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOH awaits WHO guidance on passengers, crew of hantavirus-affected cruise ship

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) said it was still awaiting guidance on the next steps for the Filipino passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship linked to the reported hantavirus outbreak.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/doh-awaits-who-guidance-on-passengers-crew-of-hantavirus-affected-cruise-ship/2339220

[2026-05-08 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean ministers call for unity amid global economic pressures

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Asean ministers called for stronger unity, clearer priorities, and decisive action as they prepared a coordinated agenda for the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu on Friday, May 8, amid growing global economic and geopolitical pressures.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/regions/asean-ministers-call-for-unity-amid-global-economic-pressures/2339215

[2026-05-08 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zaldy Co in high-end property in France while seeking asylum — Remulla

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Resigned Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co is staying in an upscale property along the Champs-Élysées in France while pursuing political asylum, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/zaldy-co-in-high-end-property-in-france-while-seeking-asylum-remulla/2339221

[2026-05-08 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tropical Storm ‘Hagupit’ intensifies as it moves west-northwest

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday said that a tropical storm, named “Hagupit,” continues to intensify, as it moves west-northwestward.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/tropical-storm-hagupit-intensifies-as-it-moves-west-northwest/2339226

[2026-05-08 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 20 Pinoy trafficking victims return from Cambodia

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday said that 20 Filipino human trafficking victims from Cambodia were “safely repatriated” by the Philippine government.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/20-pinoy-trafficking-victims-return-from-cambodia/2339227

[2026-05-08 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Calagos survives Borgonia to enter Philta Age Group semis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — XIAN WYNN CALAGOS prevailed over Rynel John Borgonia, 6-1, 5-7 (11-9), to reach the boys' U16 semifinals in the Philta Age Group Championships at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/sports/calagos-survives-borgonia-to-enter-philta-age-group-semis/2339212

[2026-05-08 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos opens ASEAN Summit: Bloc must find answers to Middle East crisis

Snippet: CEBU, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the importance of addressing the effects of the Middle East conflict as he opened the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu on Friday, May 8.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-jr-speech-opening-ceremony-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-08 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Two purged Chinese ex-defence officials sentenced to death with reprieves

Snippet: Li Shangfu fell in Xi Jinping's anti-corruption purge that focused on the armed forces in recent years. (Reuters: Caroline Chia)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/china-former-defence-ministers-sentenced-after-purge/106657326

[2026-05-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Norcorea desplegará nueva artillería capaz de alcanzar a Seúl y pondrá en servicio su 1er destructor

Snippet: En esta imagen difundida el 8 de mayo de 2026 por el gobierno norcoreano, el mandatario de Corea del Norte Kim Jong Un, al centro, visita el destructor Choe Hyon para revisar su capacidad de maniobra, el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026, frente a la costa occidental norcoreana. (Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea/Korea News Service vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/corea-sur-norte-kim-artilleria-misiles-seul-e26a36f208bd2ff838b2ea5532614ad9

[2026-05-08 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea to move artillery capable of striking Seoul to border with South

Snippet: The large-calibre rifled gun has a range of over 60km, posing a serious threat to Seoul, which is only about 40km to 50km from the border

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352837/north-korea-move-artillery-capable-striking-seoul-border-south?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Kim Jong-un] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea to move artillery capable of striking Seoul to border with South

Snippet: The large-calibre rifled gun has a range of over 60km, posing a serious threat to Seoul, which is only about 40km to 50km from the border

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3352837/north-korea-move-artillery-capable-striking-seoul-border-south

[2026-05-08 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Girls’ Generation's Tiffany marks 10th year as solo singer with single

Snippet: Tiffany Young of Girls’ Generation will drop a solo single on Friday, said agency Pacific Music Group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733792

[2026-05-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China marks milestone with first home-certified airship pilots

Snippet: The sector is advancing faster than the available talent pool – but officials call licenses a ‘breakthrough’ moment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352833/china-marks-milestone-first-home-certified-airship-pilots?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Civil Aviation Administration of China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China marks milestone with first home-certified airship pilots

Snippet: The sector is advancing faster than the available talent pool – but officials call licenses a ‘breakthrough’ moment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352833/china-marks-milestone-first-home-certified-airship-pilots

[2026-05-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nikkei wins gold at German media festival in 1st for a Japanese newspaper

Snippet: Two documentaries from the NIKKEI Film video series received gold at Germany's 2026 WorldMediaFestivals. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/announcements/nikkei-wins-gold-at-german-media-festival-in-1st-for-a-japanese-newspaper

[2026-05-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese J-35 stealth jets set to give Pakistan edge over India in fifth-generation tech

Snippet: India has a much larger fleet of 4.5-generation fighters but is lagging behind Pakistan in the acquisition of stealth warplanes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352829/chinese-j-35-stealth-jets-set-give-pakistan-edge-over-india-fifth-generation-tech?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Fatah-4] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese J-35 stealth jets set to give Pakistan edge over India in fifth-generation tech

Snippet: India has a much larger fleet of 4.5-generation fighters but is lagging behind Pakistan in the acquisition of stealth warplanes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352829/chinese-j-35-stealth-jets-set-give-pakistan-edge-over-india-fifth-generation-tech

[2026-05-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK chief to attend BIS governors' meeting in Switzerland

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song will depart for the Swiss city of Basel this week to attend meetings with central bank governors from member nations of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), his office said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508003900320

[2026-05-08 12:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kolmar Korea hits record quarter on sunscreen surge

Snippet: Cosmetics contract manufacturer Kolmar Korea posted record first-quarter earnings Friday, as robust sun care orders and scaled-up indie brands powered the K-beauty boom.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733786

[2026-05-08 12:57 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Low tobacco prices push Ilocos Norte farmers into debt

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/low-tobacco-prices-ilocos-norte-farmers-debt/

[2026-05-08 12:55 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN Summit opens at Cebu’s Mactan Expo

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/welcoming-opening-ceremony-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-08 12:55 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN Summit opens at Cebu’s Mactan Expo

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-welcoming-opening-ceremony-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-08 12:52 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China, Vietnam share a propaganda playbook for digital control

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/china-vietnam-share-a-propaganda-playbook-for-digital-control/

[2026-05-08 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Manila roads closed for marathon event on May 9

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) issued several road closures in the city for a marahton event on May 9.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/manila-roads-closed-for-marathon-event-on-may-9/2339222

[2026-05-08 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defense ministers accused of bribery

Snippet: BEIJING — A Chinese military court gave suspended death sentences Thursday to two former defense ministers who were accused of bribery, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/world/asia-oceania/china-gives-suspended-death-sentences-to-2-former-defense-ministers-accused-of-bribery/2339201

[2026-05-08 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NBI move vs anchor of controversial social media firm an attack on press freedom, says expert

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — An international law expert on Friday warned that the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) move to identify an anchor from a controversial social media firm as a person of interest in the alleged extortion case involving former speaker Martin Romualdez amounted to an attack on press freedom and an attempt to silence critics of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr..

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/nbi-move-vs-anchor-of-controversial-social-media-firm-an-attack-on-press-freedom-says-expert/2339211

[2026-05-08 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: HMM to relocate headquarters from Seoul to Busan

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- HMM Co., South Korea's largest shipping company, said Friday its shareholders approved a plan to relocate the company's headquarters from Seoul to the southeastern port city of Busan.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508004200320

[2026-05-08 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Saudi Arabia's $1Tn Wealth Fund Opens Shanghai Office As China Ties Deepen

Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) opened a second office in mainland China earlier this year, establishing a Shanghai branch to expand dealmaking and attract more Chinese investment into the kingdom, Bloomberg reports.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/saudi-arabias-1tn-wealth-fund-opens-shanghai-office-china-ties-deepen

[2026-05-08 12:29 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders

Snippet: Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the most severe sentences in a years-long purge

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/china-defence-ministers-corruption-military-leaders-purge

[2026-05-08 12:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea post service to issue Blackpink stamps

Snippet: South Korea’s national postal service will launch a series of commemorative stamps featuring Blackpink next month, it announced Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733724

[2026-05-08 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: North Korea will deploy new artillery guns and commission naval destroyer

Snippet: In this photo provided on May 8, 2026, by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits a major munitions factory at an undisclosed location, North Korea Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-artillery-destroyer-south-4e25362f8d7d0311d85bb3505a46c1cf

[2026-05-08 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: NIS, Army partner to bolster S. Korea's drone security capabilities

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Friday signed an agreement with the Army to strengthen the country's drone security capabilities to improve responses to evolving drone-related threats, according to officials.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508005100315

[2026-05-08 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lawmakers 'cashing in' on impeachment - Sara

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said many were profiting from her impeachment case as it neared conclusion at the House of Representatives once the articles of impeachment are put to a vote before the plenary.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/lawmakers-cashing-in-on-impeachment-sara/2339213

[2026-05-08 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asean members warm towards Myanmar, raising hopes it could come in from the cold

Snippet: Myanmar has been largely sidelined from top-level Asean meetings since a 2021 military coup that sparked a nationwide civil conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352831/asean-members-warm-towards-myanmar-raising-hopes-it-could-come-cold?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 12:18 UTC+10:00] [Min Aung Hlaing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asean members warm towards Myanmar, raising hopes it could come in from the cold

Snippet: Myanmar has been largely sidelined from top-level Asean meetings since a 2021 military coup that sparked a nationwide civil conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352831/asean-members-warm-towards-myanmar-raising-hopes-it-could-come-cold

[2026-05-08 12:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BHC lands in Vietnam with 50-store target

Snippet: South Korean fried chicken chain BHC is making its first foray into Vietnam through a master franchise agreement, seeking to tap rising appetite for Korean food in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing consumer markets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733667

[2026-05-08 12:15 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines officially breaks ground on the future Tzu Chi Medical Center

Snippet: [STA. MESA, Manila], May 8, 2025 —Tzu Chi Foundation, Philippines broke ground on the Tzu Chi Medical Center, the first Tzu Chi hospital in the Philippines — a landmark milestone in the Foundation’s 32-year journey of compassionate service in the country.

Read full article: https://nowyouknowph.rappler.com/1396/tzu-chi-foundation-philippines-officially-breaks-ground-on-the-future-tzu-chi-medical-center/

[2026-05-08 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Diesel prices to go down, gasoline up next week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel prices are estimated to go down, while gasoline is expected to increase next week, mostly due to the global market reacting to a possible ceasefire between the US and Iran, local oil industry sources said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/business/top-business/diesel-prices-to-go-down-gasoline-up-next-week/2339199

[2026-05-08 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Japanese, Chinese visitors to South Korea jump 41% during overlapping May holidays

Snippet: South Korea drew about 220,000 visitors from Japan and China during overlapping early-May holidays, the Culture Ministry said Thursday, a 41 percent jump from a year earlier that officials credited to targeted marketing in both countries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733634