Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-20 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout, photo)
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[2026-04-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-04-20 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of 17 South Korean asset management chiefs, lead by the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), is set to visit Singapore and China this week, the association said Monday.
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[2026-04-20 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Ivan Toney said it is a privilege to be carrying the hopes of Al Ahli Saudi’s fan base, and the country as a whole, as they bid to maintain their status as Asia’s best side.
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[2026-04-20 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: China is a central actor in the war with Iran, though it remains largely unnamed in Washington’s public debate. Without Beijing’s money, oil purchases, sanctions‑busting networks, and satellite support, the Iranian regime would not be able to fight.
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[2026-04-20 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan’s first female prime minister uses expressive gestures, thoughtful gifts and music to connect with foreign leaders
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[2026-04-20 12:40 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan’s first female prime minister uses expressive gestures, thoughtful gifts and music to connect with foreign leaders
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[2026-04-20 12:32 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Chinese military has dispatched naval vessels led by one of its most advanced warships — the Type 052D destroyer Baotou — through a waterway near Amami Oshima off Kagoshima Prefecture for training in the western Pacific Ocean.
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[2026-04-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure
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[2026-04-20 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure
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[2026-04-20 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A worker inspects products at a Top Glove factory in Shah Alam, Malaysia: Rubber glove manufacturing is a key industry in the country. © Reuters
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[2026-04-20 12:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hilton is taking its Canopy brand to the beach. With the opening of the Canopy by Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort on April 1, the hotel group has introduced its first Canopy resort in the Asia-Pacific — and chosen one of Japan’s most visually striking island destinations to do so.
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[2026-04-20 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This image from video provided by U.S. South Command, shows a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean shortly before it was destroyed by the U.S. military, killing two and injuring one, on Jan. 23, 2026. (U.S. Southern Command via AP, File)
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[2026-04-20 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, a key figure in the South Korea national team’s back line, has secured his third championship in a top European league.
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[2026-04-20 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Confusion emerged in the endgame between the De La Salle Lady Spikers and the National University Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Sunday.
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[2026-04-20 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regained ground in both trust and performance ratings in the first quarter of 2026, while Vice President Sara Duterte saw her performance score decline significantly, according to the latest Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey conducted by independent pollster Octa Research.
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[2026-04-20 12:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Leading international art figures and Korean galleries will strengthen global connections in Seoul as part of Dive into Korean Art: Galleries in Seoul from Friday to April 27, the Korea Arts Management Service announced Monday.
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[2026-04-20 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Oxley Holdings founder claims that the lenders failed to honour loan agreements, preventing NewSat from building its satellites
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[2026-04-20 12:02 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Oxley Holdings founder claims that the lenders failed to honour loan agreements, preventing NewSat from building its satellites
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[2026-04-20 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Britain's foreign office has condemned North Korea for launching ballistic missiles over the weekend and urged the reclusive nation to engage in meaningful diplomacy.
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[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Tankers are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran on April 18. © AP
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[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter
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[2026-04-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China Southern] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter
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[2026-04-20 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With a second shot against world No. 20 Elise Mertens at stake, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala will battle a qualifier to begin her campaign at the Madrid Open in Spain.
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[2026-04-20 11:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The chief of the Korea Exchange departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said.
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[2026-04-20 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Korea Exchange (KRX) departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said.
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[2026-04-20 11:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Outgoing Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Monday achieving economic stability and growth through monetary and fiscal policy alone has become increasingly difficult, calling for a broader role for the central bank in addressing long-term structural challenges.
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[2026-04-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan
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[2026-04-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Brian Wong] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan
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[2026-04-20 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will run a promotion booth at a major defense exhibition in Malaysia this week aimed at promoting homegrown arms products eyeing entry into the Southeast Asian market, the state arms procurement agency said Monday.
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[2026-04-20 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Outgoing Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Monday achieving economic stability and growth through monetary and fiscal policy alone has become increasingly difficult, calling for a broader role for the central bank in addressing long-term structural challenges.
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[2026-04-20 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Round Rock 9, El Paso 7
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[2026-04-20 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China held its benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th straight month, keeping its powder dry as policymakers weigh the economic fallout from the Middle East war against resilient growth at home and fading deflationary pressure that has given Beijing less urgency to act.
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[2026-04-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research
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[2026-04-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research
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[2026-04-20 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, sitting, with his daughter observes what it says a test launch of an upgraded surface-to-surface ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea Sunday, April 19, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.
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[2026-04-20 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has pledged to ensure no obstacles to investment as it begins phased inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI), a key global government bond benchmark run by FTSE Russell, the finance ministry said Monday.
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[2026-04-20 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Lalji Kurmi, an Indian YouTuber, creating content for his channel: The Indian government wants to bring often influential online content more into line with digital channels.
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[2026-04-20 10:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The LG Twins and the Hanwha Eagles, the two contestants of the 2025 Korean Series, will have their first clash of the 2026 Korea Baseball Organization season this week in Seoul, with the rivals moving in different directions in the early going.
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[2026-04-20 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins and the Hanwha Eagles, the two contestants of the 2025 Korean Series, will have their first clash of the 2026 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season this week in Seoul, with the rivals moving in different directions in the early going.
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric
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[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: A tsunami warning has been issued after an earthquake in Japan. Source: Getty / Planet Observer/Universal Images
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[2026-04-20 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Jollibee Foods Corp., the leading fast food chain operator of the Philippines, said Monday it has acquired a 100 percent stake in All Day Fresh, the operator of South Korean hot pot chain Shabu All Day.
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[2026-04-20 09:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Imported eggs from Thailand have gone on sale at major supermarkets in South Korea starting Monday, as the government moves to stabilize supply and curb rising prices.
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[2026-04-20 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, as investors continue to keep a cautious eye on developments in the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S.
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[2026-04-20 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Filipino and U.S. soldiers fire a howitzer during the annual Balikatan military drills in Aparri, Philippines, on May 3, 2025. © Reuters
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[2026-04-20 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High-net-worth clients continue to seek opportunities in Asia, taking a longer-term view despite global uncertainties, Richard Oldfield says
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