[2026-05-04 11:12 UTC+10:00] [snooker] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Wu edges ahead of Murphy in final of World Snooker Championship

Snippet: Wu Yize takes three-frame lead into Monday’s last session, could become only second Chinese player to claim title

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3352302/chinas-wu-edges-ahead-murphy-final-world-snooker-championship

[2026-05-04 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics names new head of visual display business

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday announced a leadership reshuffle, naming the new head of its visual display business to tackle current challenges.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504002600320

[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [stock connection between China and Kazakhstan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong

Snippet: Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3352276/kazakhstans-aifc-discussing-stock-trading-links-shanghai-hong-kong

[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bride wakes from 3-month coma due to botched cold treatment 2 days before nuptials

Snippet: Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351677/china-bride-wakes-3-month-coma-due-botched-cold-treatment-2-days-nuptials?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bride wakes from 3-month coma due to botched cold treatment 2 days before nuptials

Snippet: Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3351677/china-bride-wakes-3-month-coma-due-botched-cold-treatment-2-days-nuptials

[2026-05-04 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: In Vietnam's AI hiring race, cash isn't everything

Snippet: The AI boom is boosting demand for talent in Vietnam, forcing some companies to get creative in their hunt for employees. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Yuji Nitta and Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/in-vietnam-s-ai-hiring-race-cash-isn-t-everything

[2026-05-04 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait as fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352300/glimmer-hope-hormuz-strait-fragile-ceasefire-holds-what-happened-overnight?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait as fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352300/glimmer-hope-hormuz-strait-fragile-ceasefire-holds-what-happened-overnight

[2026-05-04 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China Tries To Assert Dominance Over Canada After Carney Trade Deal

Snippet: Historically speaking, crawling to communists for help has never been a good idea; there's always a catch. By extension, making trade deals with China and the CCP from a position of weakness usually ends with diplomatic concessions instead of mere economic concessions. That is to say, the Chinese are less interested in economic benefits, and more interested in political submission.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-tries-assert-dominance-over-canada-after-carney-trade-deal

[2026-05-04 10:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Top-ranked An Se-young leads S. Korea to badminton world team title

Snippet: World No. 1 An Se-young has led South Korea to its third world women's team badminton title.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730536

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Uncategorized] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment deliberations | May 4

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The House committee on justice is set to formally adopt Monday its report finding probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, paving the way for the transmission of the Articles of Impeachment to the plenary.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474206/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-deliberations-may-4/

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn 25% more: ‘no longer nice-to-have’

Snippet: Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352246/singapore-software-engineers-ai-skills-earn-25-more-no-longer-nice-have?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore software engineers with AI skills earn 25% more: ‘no longer nice-to-have’

Snippet: Companies are increasingly prioritising engineers who can work effectively with AI tools, especially in senior roles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352246/singapore-software-engineers-ai-skills-earn-25-more-no-longer-nice-have

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: UNESCO inspects preparations for World Heritage Committee session in Busan

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- UNESCO officials visited South Korea last week to review preparations for an upcoming meeting of the World Heritage Committee in the southeastern port city of Busan, the heritage authority said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000800315

[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Albanese strikes deal with Japan on defence, minerals and fuel security

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/albanese-strikes-deal-with-japan-on-defence-minerals-and-fuel-security/t7sbjcx2v

[2026-05-04 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Pakistan begin 1st round of CEPA negotiations

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Pakistan will begin the first round of negotiations Monday on a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting trade and investment, Seoul's trade ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504001100320

[2026-05-04 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open mixed after Trump unveils plan to free ships in Hormuz

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday as investors assess President Donald Trump's plan to "free" ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, amid lingering tensions between Iran and the U.S.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/asia-markets-live-updates-today-hang-seng-kospi-asx-oil-us-iran-trump-hormuz.html

[2026-05-04 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea slams Japan's move to revise key security documents

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday criticized Japan over its move to overhaul key security legislation, calling it "a brazen challenge to global peace and humanity."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504001000315

[2026-05-04 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 in final of world snooker championship

Snippet: China’s Wu Yize during his match against England’s Shaun Murphy on day sixteen of the World Snooker Championship 2026 in Sheffield, England, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wu-yize-snooker-world-championship-murphy-96134ac21a4501964b346eb1b34612f0

[2026-05-04 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top-ranked An Se-young leads S. Korea to badminton world team title

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- World No. 1 An Se-young has led South Korea to its third world women's team badminton title.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000600315

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Snippet: Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352126/who-could-gain-deepseeks-v4-china-chips-poised-stronger-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [DeepSeek] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Snippet: Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352126/who-could-gain-deepseeks-v4-china-chips-poised-stronger-demand

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] S. Korea’s cumulative EV registrations surpass 1m

Snippet: South Korea’s cumulative electric vehicle registrations have surpassed the 1 million mark, with more than 100,000 EVs registered in the first four months of this year, government data showed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730408

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Eximbank partners with ADB to finance critical minerals supply chain

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank to support critical minerals projects and establish a joint financing platform, the bank said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730388

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House panel to vote on report finalizing VP Sara Duterte impeachment case

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-house-committe-votes-report-approving-sara-duterte-impeachment-case-may-2026/

[2026-05-04 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 4)

Snippet: Hormuz shock calls for a reset of Korea's energy strategy

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000500320

[2026-05-04 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 4)

Snippet: U.S. troop cuts in GermanyClose discussions between Seoul and Washington essential

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000400320

[2026-05-04 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 4)

Snippet: Reclaiming Labor DayKorea must bridge labor divides while shoring up growth, worker protections

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000300320

[2026-05-04 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan inbound tourism slowdown isn't stopping outlet malls

Snippet: Mitsui Fudosan Group offers permanent skate park at one of its Japanese outlet malls. (Mitsui Fudosan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/japan-inbound-tourism-slowdown-isn-t-stopping-outlet-malls

[2026-05-04 07:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Penny Wong on Japan talks, Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/penny-wong-on-japan-talks-strait-of-hormuz-20260504-p5ztdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Lawmaker jet-skis to Sandy Cay, plants flag

Snippet: PAG-ASA ISLAND, PALAWAN, Philippines — What Rodrigo Duterte could only joke about in the 2016 presidential campaign, activist coalition Atin Ito actually achieved a decade later when it carried out a jet-ski flag ride in waters off Pag-asa (Thitu) Island, a key highlight of its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474183/lawmaker-jet-skis-to-sandy-cay-plants-flag/

[2026-05-04 07:40 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Stratbase to gov’t: Avoid risky energy deals

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A private think tank on Sunday urged the government to accelerate energy projects under Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community (Azec) instead of considering arrangements with other parties that may expose the Philippines to “geopolitical pressure.”

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/474189/stratbase-to-govt-avoid-risky-energy-deals/

[2026-05-04 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Manus block a show of strength ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: Beijing’s manoeuvring highlights its resolve and suggests it feels it has the upper hand in negotiations ahead of Trump’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3352135/chinas-manus-block-show-strength-ahead-xi-trump-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 07:30 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Manus block a show of strength ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Snippet: Beijing’s manoeuvring highlights its resolve and suggests it feels it has the upper hand in negotiations ahead of Trump’s visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3352135/chinas-manus-block-show-strength-ahead-xi-trump-summit

[2026-05-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hong Kong's new listing pipeline undeterred by Iran war volatility

Snippet: According to the Hong Kong exchange, 409 listing applications from companies are currently “under processing”.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/hong-kong-s-new-listing-pipeline-undeterred-by-iran-war-volatility

[2026-05-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Tokyo office rents hit 31-year high as companies move upmarket for talent

Snippet: Areas around Tokyo Station are driving rent growth in Japan's capital. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/tokyo-office-rents-hit-31-year-high-as-companies-move-upmarket-for-talent

[2026-05-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Security beyond self-reliant defense

Snippet: Global instability is intensifying. The prolonged war in Ukraine, North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia, unrest in the Middle East, and supply-chain threats in the Strait of Hormuz all point to one reality: economic security can no longer be assumed. For Korea, lasting security depends not only on economic growth, defense industrial progress, or technological advancement, but also on recognizing a vital distinction: autonomy is not the same as security.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730369

[2026-05-04 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Angels place LHP Yusei Kikuchi on IL with shoulder inflammation

Snippet: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, of Japan, throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/angels-kikuchi-fcc11a745748d656322e2e740c94c68f

[2026-05-04 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Atlanta at Seattle — MLBN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-3ad459748a9c5f5916cc13ac6aa510fd

[2026-05-04 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nadeesha, Sumedha win Silvers at Asian Throwing C’Ship

Snippet: Sri Lankan athletes Nadeesha Lekamge and Sumedha Ranasinghe clinched Silver medals in women’s and men’s Javelin Throw events at the Asian Throwing Championship held in Makpo, Korea yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988766/nadeesha-sumedha-win-silvers-at-asian-throwing-cship/

[2026-05-04 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sajith roots for India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, while speaking at WION’s Global Innovation and Leadership Summit held in Colombo on Saturday (2) said that his country believes in nurturing its relations with India. He also backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/breaking-news/988951/sajith-roots-for-indias-bid-for-permanent-unsc-seat/

[2026-05-04 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When the young cannot look after the old

Snippet: Sri Lanka is experiencing one of the fastest ageing populations in South Asia, with those aged 60+ projected to rise from 18 percent in 2024 to 25 percent by 2040. This transition is driven by high life expectancy (73+ years for males, 80+ for females) and declining birth rates. The shift poses major economic challenges, including a shrinking workforce, rising dependency ratios, and the need for enhanced health care and pension systems.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/nadira-gunatilleke/988698/when-the-young-cannot-look-after-the-old/

[2026-05-04 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: From school to postgraduate, girls now outnumber boys in India - DailyNews

Snippet: India is closing long-standing gender gaps in education, with girls now outperforming boys on several fronts. The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) data shows that the transition remains uneven – from near parity in school enrolment to a gradual shift in higher education outcomes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/world/988644/from-school-to-postgraduate-girls-now-outnumber-boys-in-india/

[2026-05-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: We need to hedge against controlling China and messy US on AI: Hello Japan!

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-need-to-hedge-against-controlling-china-and-messy-us-on-ai-hello-japan-20260503-p5zt8l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yuan payments soar as currency of last resort for Iran, Russia

Snippet: The yuan and the ruble have emerged as leading currencies for trade among U.S.-sanctioned Iran, Russia and China. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yuan-payments-soar-as-currency-of-last-resort-for-iran-russia

[2026-05-04 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties

Snippet: May 4, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/japans-iron-lady-lands-in-australia-to-shore-up-ties/

[2026-05-04 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan to sign quantum tech agreement with India, eyeing computer exports

Snippet: A quantum computer developed by Japan's Toshiba. (Photo by Ryo Matsuura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/japan-to-sign-quantum-tech-agreement-with-india-eyeing-computer-exports

[2026-05-04 02:38 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not soften on Taiwan when he visits Beijing | Editorial

Snippet: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/03/the-guardian-view-on-chinas-carrots-and-sticks-trump-should-not-sell-out-taiwan-for-trade

[2026-05-04 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 4 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-04

[2026-05-04 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 4 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-04