Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-01 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, left, recently met with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Islamabad. (Seyed Abbas Araghchi via Telegram/Handout via Reuters)
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[2026-05-01 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains off the US intellectual property watch list for the 13th year, according to the 2026 Special 301 Report released Thursday.
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[2026-05-01 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign investors increased their exposure to South Korean government bonds in the first month following the country’s entry into the FTSE World Government Bond Index, or WGBI, with both net purchases and holdings moving higher.
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[2026-05-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The first 18 days of April saw primary home sale volumes across 30 key cities rise 3 per cent year on year: Bank of America data
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[2026-05-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The first 18 days of April saw primary home sale volumes across 30 key cities rise 3 per cent year on year: Bank of America data
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[2026-05-01 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 1 (Yonhap) -- A majority of South Koreans support raising the country's senior age threshold to 70 from the current 65, a survey by Gallup Korea showed Friday.
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[2026-05-01 12:29 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Friday it will help ensure the safe passage of a civilian-led mission to Pag-asa Island, providing monitoring and coordination support as the group sails in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-05-01 12:25 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: SAPPORO – Police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly burning his wife's body in an incinerator at his workplace, the Asahiyama Zoo in the city of Asahikawa, Hokkaido.
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[2026-05-01 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: They were part of a group of men who travelled to Singapore from Malaysia multiple times to try breaking into homes to steal valuables
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[2026-05-01 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: They were part of a group of men who travelled to Singapore from Malaysia multiple times to try breaking into homes to steal valuables
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[2026-05-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As global temperatures near key threshold, the IPCC is focusing on adaptation and carbon dioxide removal, chair says
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[2026-05-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [IPCC] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As global temperatures near key threshold, the IPCC is focusing on adaptation and carbon dioxide removal, chair says
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[2026-05-01 11:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's top envoy to the UN on Thursday reaffirmed Seoul's commitment to "peaceful coexistence" on the Korean Peninsula and denuclearization, as he explained its policy to reduce military tensions and build trust with North Korea.
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[2026-05-01 11:57 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Beijing urges Washington to ‘make the right choices’ on Taiwan to maintain ‘stability’ between the two powers
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[2026-05-01 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top envoy to the U.N. on Thursday reaffirmed Seoul's commitment to "peaceful coexistence" on the Korean Peninsula and denuclearization, as he explained its policy to reduce military tensions and build trust with North Korea.
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[2026-05-01 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-01 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The potential abolition of so many universities is a ‘dramatic move’ that analysts warn will affect thousands of students and teachers
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[2026-05-01 11:30 UTC+10:00] [shrinking youth population] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The potential abolition of so many universities is a ‘dramatic move’ that analysts warn will affect thousands of students and teachers
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[2026-05-01 11:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's exports exceeded US$80 billion for the second consecutive month in April, jumping nearly 50 percent from a year earlier on the back of robust shipments of semiconductors, government data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-01 11:21 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: For Seoul, what to call the North is difficult when you view it as a rebel-held region awaiting reunification
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[2026-05-01 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 9-11, 17-18, byline, photo)By Kim Na-young
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[2026-05-01 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: BEIJING — While AI updates make headlines every few weeks, those advances are not enough to get self-driving vehicles on the road more quickly.
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[2026-05-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Introverted young woman with rare condition whose father works far away to fund treatment opens up thanks to kindness of strangers
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[2026-05-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Introverted young woman with rare condition whose father works far away to fund treatment opens up thanks to kindness of strangers
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[2026-05-01 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation on energy security and accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, as global instability continued to disrupt supply systems.
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[2026-05-01 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to expand job opportunities and strengthen labor protections, as he led the nation on Labor Day in paying tribute to the contributions of Filipino workers to the development of the country.
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[2026-05-01 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan Airlines has begun testing humanoid robots for ground operations at Tokyo's Haneda Airport amid chronic labor shortages.
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[2026-05-01 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump says only a few people know the status of talks with Tehran as war enters its third month
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[2026-05-01 10:40 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump says only a few people know the status of talks with Tehran as war enters its third month
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[2026-05-01 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info throughout)
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[2026-05-01 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Singapore have formally signed a landmark agreement creating a legal framework for the generation and transfer of carbon credits, the Singapore Embassy in Manila announced Thursday evening.
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[2026-05-01 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Coupang must face Korean lawIssue should not become bilateral rift
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[2026-05-01 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Regulatory flashpointSeoul must enforce fair rules without fueling needless friction with Washington
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[2026-05-01 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports exceeded US$80 billion for the second consecutive month in April, jumping nearly 50 percent from a year earlier on the back of robust shipments of semiconductors, government data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-01 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-05-01 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under-reporting is a concern as children and severely disabled patients may not know how to voice their complaints
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[2026-05-01 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Jun Izawa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under-reporting is a concern as children and severely disabled patients may not know how to voice their complaints
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[2026-05-01 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-01 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Icheon Ceramic Festival
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[2026-05-01 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Markets in Australia and Japan were set to climb Tuesday, mirroring gains on Wall Street that saw both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reach new highs.This comes as investors took in strong earnings from Apple and Caterpillar, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of escalation in Iran by U.S.
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[2026-05-01 09:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — North Luzon Expressway Corporation pushed back the May 4, 2026 reopening of a road in Quezon City that would have eased traffic in the area where construction works on the NLEX-C5 project.were ongoing.
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[2026-05-01 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after defeating Thiago Monteiro of Brazil during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
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[2026-05-01 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Platforms have outrun legislation but Beijing is pledging better protections for gig workers. Hong Kong is also updating relevant laws
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[2026-05-01 09:15 UTC+10:00] [work-related injuries] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Platforms have outrun legislation but Beijing is pledging better protections for gig workers. Hong Kong is also updating relevant laws
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[2026-05-01 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Apple has seen demand for its iPhone reach new heights with sales growth in China outpacing all other regions.
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[2026-05-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Travel is increasingly becoming an experience-driven part of everyday life for South Korea’s Generation Z, according to Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report.
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[2026-05-01 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Apple saw revenue growth in all regions during the quarter but China saw the biggest sales jump. © Reuters
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[2026-05-01 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington accused of not doing enough to counter Beijing’s harvesting of key American data and weaponising it as a strategic asset
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[2026-05-01 08:05 UTC+10:00] [DeepSeek] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington accused of not doing enough to counter Beijing’s harvesting of key American data and weaponising it as a strategic asset
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[2026-05-01 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Data analysis by the SCMP reveals a changing dynamic in Beijing towards high-level diplomatic meetings
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