Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only

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[2026-05-04 19:03 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Ardea lands Japanese Government backing for giant WA nickel play
Snippet: Ardea has surged onto the strategic stage with its giant Goongarrie Hub singled out in a high-level Australia-Japan joint statement on elevated critical minerals cooperation.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/ardea-lands-japanese-government-backing-for-giant-wa-nickel-play-20260504-p5ztp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can Malaysia’s Umno reclaim role as pillar of Malay political power with solo election bid?
Snippet: The party says a solo bid can help it win up to 60 seats in the next election and give it leverage to decide on coalition partners
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352362/can-malaysias-umno-reclaim-role-pillar-malay-political-power-solo-election-bid?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [BN] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Can Malaysia’s Umno reclaim role as pillar of Malay political power with solo election bid?
Snippet: The party says a solo bid can help it win up to 60 seats in the next election and give it leverage to decide on coalition partners
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352362/can-malaysias-umno-reclaim-role-pillar-malay-political-power-solo-election-bid
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[2026-05-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China, Indonesia launch cross-border QR payments – a boost for the global yuan?
Snippet: New initiative lets consumers use home-grown apps like Alipay for cross-border payments – supporting Beijing’s push to expand regional financial links
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352360/china-indonesia-launch-cross-border-qr-payments-boost-global-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China, Indonesia launch cross-border QR payments – a boost for the global yuan?
Snippet: New initiative lets consumers use home-grown apps like Alipay for cross-border payments – supporting Beijing’s push to expand regional financial links
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352360/china-indonesia-launch-cross-border-qr-payments-boost-global-yuan
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[2026-05-04 18:59 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Thailand seizes on Hormuz fears to push land bridge dream
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/thailand-seizes-on-hormuz-fears-to-push-land-bridge-dream/
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[2026-05-04 18:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Hanwha Aerospace raises stake in KAI above 5% in strategic tie-up
Snippet: Hanwha Aerospace said Monday it has increased its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries to above five percent, signaling deeper strategic cooperation in global exports and defense projects.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731109
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[2026-05-04 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Senate minority to oppose convening of impeachment court — Padilla
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Robinhood Padilla said that the minority bloc will oppose the convening of the Senate as an impeachment court if the articles of impeachment (AI) against Vice President Sara Duterte is transmitted to the chamber.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/senate-minority-to-oppose-convening-of-impeachment-court-padilla/2334708
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[2026-05-04 18:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: GM Korea April sales rise 14.7% on strong SUV exports
Snippet: GM Korea said Monday it sold 47,760 vehicles in April, up 14.7 percent from a year earlier, driven by strong overseas demand for its compact sport utility vehicles.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731105
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[2026-05-04 18:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kia tops Hyundai in Korea sales for first time since 1998
Snippet: Kia said Monday it sold 277,188 vehicles worldwide in April, up 1 percent from a year earlier, with strong domestic demand helping it surpass its sibling Hyundai Motor in Korea for the first time since joining the group.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10731100
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[2026-05-04 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Energy crisis showcases strengths of China’s data centre market
Snippet: China’s relative resilience to the energy shock and its cheap and abundant electricity supply are an advantage in the AI race
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3352325/energy-crisis-showcases-strengths-chinas-data-centre-market?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Morgan Stanley] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Energy crisis showcases strengths of China’s data centre market
Snippet: China’s relative resilience to the energy shock and its cheap and abundant electricity supply are an advantage in the AI race
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3352325/energy-crisis-showcases-strengths-chinas-data-centre-market
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[2026-05-04 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: North Korean club to play rare football match in South
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since 2018 when they visit this month, Seoul's unification ministry said Monday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/north-korean-club-to-play-rare-football-match-in-south/2334693
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[2026-05-04 18:19 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Indonesian president’s ties to personal aide go viral
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/indonesian-presidents-ties-to-personal-aide-go-viral/
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[2026-05-04 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
Snippet: Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352352/asia-races-de-risk-critical-minerals-supply-chain-new-financing-tool?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Canberra] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
Snippet: Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352352/asia-races-de-risk-critical-minerals-supply-chain-new-financing-tool
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[2026-05-04 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Golden Knights host the Ducks to open the second round
Snippet: Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/anaheim-ducks-vegas-golden-knights-1eac06b67af144de835cb0d0edb7b1ae
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[2026-05-04 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Asian Tour to tighten review process after golf rules row
Snippet: HONGKONG, China — The Asian Tour said Monday it would tighten its rules review process after a decision at the weekend saw South Korea's Hur In-hoi at the centre of a major row.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/asian-tour-to-tighten-review-process-after-golf-rules-row/2334675
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[2026-05-04 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Asian Tour to tighten review process after golf rules row
Snippet: HONGKONG, China — The Asian Tour said Monday it would tighten its rules review process after a decision at the weekend saw South Korea's Hur In-hoi at the centre of a major row.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/sports/asian-tour-to-tighten-review-process-after-golf-rules-row/2334675
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[2026-05-04 18:06 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Yen briefly jumps in Asia trade, putting investors on high alert
Snippet: The yen jumped in Asia on Monday, as traders remained on edge over the potential for Japanese authorities to step back into the market after last week’s intervention to curb declines.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/04/japan/yen-briefly-jumps-in-asia-trade/
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[2026-05-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Asian currency debt gains favor as investors cut dollar exposure
Snippet: Hong Kong dollar bond issuance has gained traction in recent years as the market is viewed as relatively low‑risk. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-currency-debt-gains-favor-as-investors-cut-dollar-exposure
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[2026-05-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How ‘lost’ Yiddish songs from a wartime ghetto in Ukraine revive links to Shanghai’s past
Snippet: The city, once home to thousands of Jewish refugees, will be one of the first places in East Asia where the songs are brought back to life
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352329/how-lost-yiddish-songs-wartime-ghetto-ukraine-revive-links-shanghais-past?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Yiddish songs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: How ‘lost’ Yiddish songs from a wartime ghetto in Ukraine revive links to Shanghai’s past
Snippet: The city, once home to thousands of Jewish refugees, will be one of the first places in East Asia where the songs are brought back to life
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352329/how-lost-yiddish-songs-wartime-ghetto-ukraine-revive-links-shanghais-past
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[2026-05-04 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Arrest warrants issued for 2 men over fatal assault of film director
Snippet: NAMYANGJU, South Korea, May 4 (Yonhap) -- A court on Monday issued arrest warrants for two men accused of fatally assaulting film director Kim Chang-min, more than six months after his death.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504007800315
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[2026-05-04 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Abad, Manhit shine as new contenders surge at JPGT Sherwood
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Battling sweltering heat and the punishing layout of Sherwood Hills, a new wave of contenders stepped into the spotlight as Asher Abad and Race Manhit seized control of their respective divisions, while Tristan Padilla sustained his red-hot form to headline the opening round of the ICTSI Sherwood Hills Junior PGT Championship in Cavite on Monday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/sports/abad-manhit-shine-as-new-contenders-surge-at-jpgt-sherwood/2334667
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[2026-05-04 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Resident foreign workers top 1.1 mln: report
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The number of employed foreign residents in South Korea had surpassed 1.1 million as of May last year, a report said Monday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504008000315
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[2026-05-04 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Mar Roxas should run for president — Erice
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice wants former Interior secretary Manuel Roxas to run for president in 2028.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/mar-roxas-should-run-for-president-erice/2334663
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[2026-05-04 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Oil firms to raise diesel, gasoline prices on May 5
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Diesel and gasoline prices will go up on Tuesday, May 5, while kerosene prices will decrease, oil companies said on Monday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/oil-firms-to-raise-diesel-gasoline-prices-on-may-5/2334660
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[2026-05-04 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: GM Korea's March sales rise 14.7 pct on solid overseas demand
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Monday its sales rose nearly 15 percent from a year earlier in April, supported by solid overseas demand.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504007600320
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[2026-05-04 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Drone hits upscale Moscow tower as Russian capital readies for Victory Day parade
Snippet: Tower just kilometres from the Kremlin hit after Russia scales back May 9 parade over security concerns
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3352345/drone-hits-upscale-moscow-tower-russian-capital-readies-victory-day-parade?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 17:35 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Drone hits upscale Moscow tower as Russian capital readies for Victory Day parade
Snippet: Tower just kilometres from the Kremlin hit after Russia scales back May 9 parade over security concerns
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3352345/drone-hits-upscale-moscow-tower-russian-capital-readies-victory-day-parade
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[2026-05-04 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Renault Korea's April sales drop over 40 pct
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean unit of France's Renault S.A., said Monday its April sales plunged more than 40 percent from a year earlier on poor demand in both the domestic and overseas markets.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504007300320
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[2026-05-04 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific
Snippet: CANBERRA, Australia — A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an "enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/japan-pm-says-oil-crisis-has-enormous-impact-in-asia-pacific/2334656
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[2026-05-04 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: HD KSOE wins 505 bln-won VLGC order
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) Co. said Monday that it has secured a 505 billion-won (US$ 343 million) deal to build three gas tankers.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504007100320
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[2026-05-04 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Full charge: Xiaomi shares surge on EV sales boost
Snippet: Xiaomi’s EV unit gathers pace with April deliveries topping 30,000, but analysts say profits may lag as subsidies and costs weigh
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352336/full-charge-xiaomi-shares-surge-ev-sales-boost?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 17:15 UTC+10:00] [sedan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Full charge: Xiaomi shares surge on EV sales boost
Snippet: Xiaomi’s EV unit gathers pace with April deliveries topping 30,000, but analysts say profits may lag as subsidies and costs weigh
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352336/full-charge-xiaomi-shares-surge-ev-sales-boost
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[2026-05-04 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Singapore, NZ sign world’s first bilateral treaty to protect essential trade
Snippet: Both governments committed not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on crucial goods such as food, fuel and healthcare products
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352337/singapore-nz-sign-worlds-first-bilateral-treaty-protect-essential-trade?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-04 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Singapore, NZ sign world’s first bilateral treaty to protect essential trade
Snippet: Both governments committed not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on crucial goods such as food, fuel and healthcare products
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352337/singapore-nz-sign-worlds-first-bilateral-treaty-protect-essential-trade
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[2026-05-04 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (News Focus) N. Korea's football visit raises hopes, doubts for resuming inter-Korean talks
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's decision to send its women's club to South Korea for the regional football semifinal this month has been drawing attention to whether it could serve as a chance to ease strained inter-Korean ties, analysts said Monday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504005900315
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[2026-05-04 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: LIST: The 4 articles of impeachment vs VP Sara Duterte
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/list-articles-impeachment-vice-president-sara-duterte-2026/
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[2026-05-04 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Chinese envoy voices hope for stronger taekwondo exchanges with N. Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- China's top envoy to North Korea has visited a key taekwondo facility in Pyongyang to highlight the importance of sports exchanges involving the traditional Korean martial art between the two countries, according to the Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang on Monday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504006900315
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[2026-05-04 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Japan PM says oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
Snippet: The global oil supply squeeze from shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz during the United States-Israeli war on Iran is having an “enormous impact” across the Asia Pacific, Japan’s prime minister warns.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/4/japan-pm-says-iran-war-oil-crisis-having-enormous-impact-in-asia-pacific
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[2026-05-04 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy, defence and critical minerals
Snippet: Topic:Foreign Affairs
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/australia-japan-sign-agreements-energy-defence-critical-minerals/106638864
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[2026-05-04 16:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: US pressure mounts on Seoul over Hormuz coalition
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730989
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[2026-05-04 16:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Chinese EVs surge, Japan retreats in Korea’s shifting auto rivalry
Snippet: Honda’s exit opens door as BYD rises, Zeekr, Xpeng go premium in Korea
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730987
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[2026-05-04 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Eastern Samar
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/61-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-eastern-samar/2334636
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[2026-05-04 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: 6.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Eastern Samar
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/60-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-eastern-samar/2334636
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[2026-05-04 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Yen surges to the high 155-range against dollar in thin holiday trading
Snippet: The Japanese yen jumped from the 157-range against the dollar to the high 155-range during holiday-thinned trading on May 4.
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-surges-to-the-high-155-range-against-dollar-in-thin-holiday-trading
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[2026-05-04 16:32 UTC+10:00] [Football] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: North Korean women’s football club headed to Seoul in rare trip across the border
Snippet: Visit will be the first time a North Korean women’s football team has competed on southern soil since the 2014 Incheon Asian Games
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/04/north-korea-womens-football-team-south-seoul-match
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[2026-05-04 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Paralysed dancer Mo Li testifies in court for first time over Mirror concert accident
Snippet: Legal counsel says Mo Li was previously admitted to several overseas institutions, including in Beijing and Thailand
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3352332/paralysed-dancer-mo-li-testifies-court-first-time-over-mirror-concert-accident?utm_source=rss_feed
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