[2026-05-05 12:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Which film ruled Korea's labor day weekend box office?

Snippet: 'Super Mario Galaxy' powers past 1M admissions while 'Salmokji' climbs to No. 2 on all-time Korean horror chart

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731278

[2026-05-05 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says China should not have its most advanced chips

Snippet: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a one-word answer to the question of whether China should have the "latest and greatest chips." (Photo by Yifan Yu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/nvidia-s-jensen-huang-says-china-should-not-have-its-most-advanced-chips

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump's "Project Vault" Plans To Initially Buy Rare Earths From China

Snippet: As we reported in February, the US Export-Import Bank’s proposed rare earth stockpiling initiative would initially source critical minerals from anywhere in the world - including China, an official involved in the project revealed to Bloomberg. The $12 billion Project Vault would later shift to a replenishment model that prioritizes domestic production first, followed by allied nations and other sources as a last resort, executives including Ex-Im Chief Banking Officer Brian Greeley said lastt week, unveiling some of the first

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/trumps-project-vault-plans-initially-buy-rare-earths-china

[2026-05-05 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World Snooker Championship: China’s Wu Yize wins title for first time in dramatic final

Snippet: The 22-year-old from Lanzhou becomes second Chinese winner in a row, and second-youngest winner after Stephen Hendry did it at age 21 in 1990

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352430/world-snooker-championship-chinas-wu-yize-wins-title-first-time-dramatic-final?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 12:07 UTC+10:00] [English Open] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: World Snooker Championship: China’s Wu Yize wins title for first time in dramatic final

Snippet: The 22-year-old from Lanzhou becomes second Chinese winner in a row, and second-youngest winner after Stephen Hendry did it at age 21 in 1990

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352430/world-snooker-championship-chinas-wu-yize-wins-title-first-time-dramatic-final

[2026-05-05 12:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Uzbek boy recovers from brain infection after help from Korean donors, doctors

Snippet: A 4-year-old Uzbek boy who came to South Korea for medical treatment after being diagnosed with a serious brain-related illness has recovered enough to continue outpatient care, helped by donations and support from local institutions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731270

[2026-05-05 12:06 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE UPDATES: 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu

Snippet: Background photo by Jacqueline Hernandez/Rappler

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/updates-videos-48th-asean-summit-related-meetings-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-05 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people

Snippet: A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and left 61 wounded, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70vqwengxno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-05 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Exclusive: China targets 70% advanced domestic silicon wafer use by 2026

Snippet: (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/china-tech/exclusive-china-targets-70-advanced-domestic-silicon-wafer-use-by-2026

[2026-05-05 11:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Japan, Australia join forces on energy, critical minerals

Snippet: MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731257

[2026-05-05 11:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Fire extinguished on HMM-operated vessel in Strait of Hormuz; no injuries reported

Snippet: A fire that broke out after an explosion aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korea's HMM Co. in the Strait of Hormuz has been extinguished, and no injuries were reported, the company said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731255

[2026-05-05 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Fire extinguished on HMM-operated vessel in Strait of Hormuz; no injuries reported

Snippet: SEOUL, May 5 (Yonhap) -- A fire that broke out after an explosion aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korea's HMM Co. in the Strait of Hormuz has been extinguished, and no injuries were reported, the company said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505001200320

[2026-05-05 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills more than 20 people

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-hunan-changsha-fireworks-explosion-89657e6a7dd53500aa8f65d285e6fd57

[2026-05-05 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Rare Sight": USAF C-17 Jets Land In Beijing Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit

Snippet: As the Strait of Hormuz takes center stage Monday morning, Iran is threatening to attack any ship that attempts to transit the critical waterway. This directly challenges President Trump's plan for the U.S. Navy to "guide" tankers and container ships through the chokepoint.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/rare-sight-usaf-c-17-jets-land-beijing-ahead-trump-xi-summit

[2026-05-05 11:16 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/asia-battles-rising-uneven-toll-energy-crisis-iran-war/

[2026-05-05 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, injures more than 60 people

Snippet: State media is reporting that the blast occurred on Monday in Liuyang, Hunan province

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352425/china-fireworks-factory-explosion-kills-21-injures-more-60-people?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, injures more than 60 people

Snippet: State media is reporting that the blast occurred on Monday in Liuyang, Hunan province

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3352425/china-fireworks-factory-explosion-kills-21-injures-more-60-people

[2026-05-05 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI helps Singapore’s Grab woo tough Southeast Asian crowd, exceed expectations

Snippet: The company has promoted more affordable offerings to woo customers grappling with higher costs of living triggered by soaring fuel prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352424/ai-helps-singapores-grab-woo-tough-southeast-asian-crowd-exceed-expectations?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 11:11 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI helps Singapore’s Grab woo tough Southeast Asian crowd, exceed expectations

Snippet: The company has promoted more affordable offerings to woo customers grappling with higher costs of living triggered by soaring fuel prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352424/ai-helps-singapores-grab-woo-tough-southeast-asian-crowd-exceed-expectations

[2026-05-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s fight to keep Darwin Port could help fragile Sino-Australian relations: analysts

Snippet: Landbridge Group’s legal claim over the port could take several years to resolve, analysts said, providing more time for dialogue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352339/chinas-fight-keep-darwin-port-could-help-fragile-sino-australian-relations-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s fight to keep Darwin Port could help fragile Sino-Australian relations: analysts

Snippet: Landbridge Group’s legal claim over the port could take several years to resolve, analysts said, providing more time for dialogue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352339/chinas-fight-keep-darwin-port-could-help-fragile-sino-australian-relations-analysts

[2026-05-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-China soldier escapes Myanmar fraud centre by scaling wall, masking scent with cow dung

Snippet: Former infantryman confounds compound bosses with military skills, flees over mountains finally making safety of Chinese embassy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351824/ex-china-soldier-escapes-myanmar-fraud-centre-scaling-wall-masking-scent-cow-dung?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-China soldier escapes Myanmar fraud centre by scaling wall, masking scent with cow dung

Snippet: Former infantryman confounds compound bosses with military skills, flees over mountains finally making safety of Chinese embassy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351824/ex-china-soldier-escapes-myanmar-fraud-centre-scaling-wall-masking-scent-cow-dung

[2026-05-05 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bishop-elect backs out of ordination in 'change of heart'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A bishop-elect has withdrawn from his scheduled episcopal ordination for the Diocese of Tagbilaran set on May 26, citing a “change of heart.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/news/bishop-elect-backs-out-of-ordination-in-change-of-heart/2335531

[2026-05-05 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran War Threatens China's 4.5 Percent Growth Target: Analysts

Snippet: Authored by Jarvis Lim via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/iran-war-threatens-chinas-45-percent-growth-target-analysts

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala jumps to No. 39 in WTA live rankings

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sensation Alex Eala entered the top 40 anew at the Women's Tennis Association live rankings, climbing to No. 39 on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/05/sports/alex-eala-jumps-to-no-39-in-wta-live-rankings/2335529

[2026-05-05 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 5)

Snippet: Probe investigator's social media post sparks controversy

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505001100315

[2026-05-05 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 5)

Snippet: Crime across borders: Southeast Asia cooperation essential to curb drug trafficking

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505001000315

[2026-05-05 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 5)

Snippet: No one should judge own case: Democratic Party bill could let indictments against Lee be withdrawn before courts rule

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505000900315

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Penang’s cemetery tours spur interest in pioneers, colonial history

Snippet: While the state receives millions in conservation funding, it faces challenges in preserving the Protestant cemetery due to its climate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3352393/penangs-cemetery-tours-spur-interest-pioneers-colonial-history?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Penang Heritage Trust] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Penang’s cemetery tours spur interest in pioneers, colonial history

Snippet: While the state receives millions in conservation funding, it faces challenges in preserving the Protestant cemetery due to its climate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3352393/penangs-cemetery-tours-spur-interest-pioneers-colonial-history

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s robots step into real-world roles, from cleaning to directing traffic

Snippet: Robots appear in settings from dirty kitchens to dangerous steel mills as country pushes development of embodied AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3352368/chinas-robots-step-real-world-roles-cleaning-directing-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Wang Qian] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s robots step into real-world roles, from cleaning to directing traffic

Snippet: Robots appear in settings from dirty kitchens to dangerous steel mills as country pushes development of embodied AI

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3352368/chinas-robots-step-real-world-roles-cleaning-directing-traffic

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Wong told to ‘be like Sinner’ as he hunts back-to-back ATP Challenger titles

Snippet: There is no rest for the 21-year-old after his maiden triumph on Sunday, with the tour staying in mainland China and heading to Wuxi this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3352322/hong-kongs-wong-told-be-sinner-he-hunts-back-back-atp-challenger-titles?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Sunshine Double] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Wong told to ‘be like Sinner’ as he hunts back-to-back ATP Challenger titles

Snippet: There is no rest for the 21-year-old after his maiden triumph on Sunday, with the tour staying in mainland China and heading to Wuxi this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3352322/hong-kongs-wong-told-be-sinner-he-hunts-back-back-atp-challenger-titles

[2026-05-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Boracay Ati take resort developer to court over barricaded land

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/boracay-ati-tribe-jeco-development-corporation-land-dispute-aklan/

[2026-05-05 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Heavy metal diplomacy: Australia and Japan strike deals on minerals, energy and defence

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-japan-minerals-energy-defence-deals/o6ybqh7oi

[2026-05-05 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Grab to accelerate EV rollout as fuel prices rise

Snippet: A company sign at Grab's Singapore headquarters. The superapp reported resilient first quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong earnings for core services. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/grab-to-accelerate-ev-rollout-as-fuel-prices-rise

[2026-05-05 09:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump-Kim meeting 'not currently' scheduled for upcoming Asia trip: White House

Snippet: A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is not currently scheduled during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, a White House official said Monday, amid speculation that he could seek to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang when opportunities arise.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731206

[2026-05-05 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manus deal veto shows limits of ‘move fast and break things’ ethos in China

Snippet: While Beijing has made it clear the nation is open for international investment, certain strategic sectors are bound to attract scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3352340/manus-deal-veto-shows-limits-move-fast-and-break-things-ethos-china

[2026-05-05 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manus deal veto shows limits of ‘move fast and break things’ ethos in China

Snippet: While Beijing has made it clear the nation is open for international investment, certain strategic sectors are bound to attract scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3352340/manus-deal-veto-shows-limits-move-fast-and-break-things-ethos-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beautiful, intelligent and power-hungry: how Wu Zetian became China’s only female emperor

Snippet: A legitimate ruler for 15 years – but de facto leader for years more than that – Wu Zetian is remembered as a complex character

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3352146/beautiful-intelligent-and-power-hungry-how-wu-zetian-became-chinas-only-female-emperor?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Empress Wu Zetian] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beautiful, intelligent and power-hungry: how Wu Zetian became China’s only female emperor

Snippet: A legitimate ruler for 15 years – but de facto leader for years more than that – Wu Zetian is remembered as a complex character

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3352146/beautiful-intelligent-and-power-hungry-how-wu-zetian-became-chinas-only-female-emperor

[2026-05-05 09:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese firms suspend US expansion as business climate worsens

Snippet: CGCC's annual survey was conducted in March 2026, shortly after Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran and news emerged that Trump and Xi would delay their meeting in Beijing. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/chinese-firms-suspend-us-expansion-as-business-climate-worsens

[2026-05-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore power plan buoys Sarawak's green energy ambitions

Snippet: The Murum hydroelectric dam in Sarawak is a key component of the Malaysian state’s expanding hydropower portfolio. (Sarawak Energy)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/asean-money/singapore-power-plan-buoys-sarawak-s-green-energy-ambitions

[2026-05-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese start-up ZYT eyes mass production of semi-autonomous trucks this year

Snippet: DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3352396/chinese-start-zyt-eyes-mass-production-semi-autonomous-trucks-year?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [ZYT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese start-up ZYT eyes mass production of semi-autonomous trucks this year

Snippet: DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3352396/chinese-start-zyt-eyes-mass-production-semi-autonomous-trucks-year

[2026-05-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China is rewiring the Silicon Valley model — starting in Hong Kong

Snippet: Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/china-tech-financial-ecosystem-matures-as-hong-kong-ipos-boom.html

[2026-05-05 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Bestselling books of the past decade in Korea

Snippet: Han Kang’s novels “The Vegetarian” and “Human Acts” were South Korea’s bestselling books over the past decade, according to Kyobo Bookstore, which released the list to mark World Book and Copyright Day on April 23. The ranking is based on combined online and offline sales from April 2016.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731110

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Hormuz Closure 'Inflicting Enormous Impact' On Asia: Japan's PM Takaichi

Snippet: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is "inflicting enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday in somewhat dramatic remarks before the press.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/hormuz-closure-inflicting-enormous-impact-asia-japans-pm-takaichi