Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Senior executives of global investment and asset management firms have expressed hope for stronger partnerships with South Korea, Seoul's finance ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia (Jakarta Post/ANN) -- Kalam, an 11-year-old from Bekasi, West Java, usually spends one to two hours on weekends playing with his friends on Roblox, a popular sandbox platform for all ages, where he enjoys adventure and car racing games.
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[2026-04-15 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING (China Daily/ANN) -- At the ongoing ancient lacquerware exhibition at the Suzhou Museum, Jiangsu province, one particular piece commands attention: executed in black lacquer and richly ornamented with carved lacquer motifs and mother-of-pearl inlay, the incense stand is supported on four gently outward-curving legs.
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[2026-04-15 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) -- BINI is still riding high on the bliss of their historic debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, as the members expressed their gratitude to their dedicated fans (or Blooms), fellow Filipinos, and even the casual viewers who showed their support.
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[2026-04-15 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-15 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eat First’s review bombing highlights the performative nature of online protests without lasting change
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[2026-04-15 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Cantonese] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eat First’s review bombing highlights the performative nature of online protests without lasting change
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[2026-04-15 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has secured 273 million barrels of crude oil by the end of this year from four nations in the Middle East, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A planned sale of yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong, the largest since 2023, comes as investors seek shelter amid Middle East tensions
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[2026-04-15 15:29 UTC+10:00] [dim sum bonds] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A planned sale of yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong, the largest since 2023, comes as investors seek shelter amid Middle East tensions
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[2026-04-15 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Google paid 28.3 billion won ($19.2 million) in corporate tax in South Korea last year, up 18 percent from a year earlier, but far below academic estimates of its actual earnings in the local market, newly disclosed audit reports showed Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, nominee for the head of South Korea's central bank, on Wednesday apologized for causing controversy over allegations related to his family's nationalities, property holdings and other personal matters.
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[2026-04-15 15:23 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Japan's rising long-term interest rates are "a sign of a healthy economy" resulting from the country's exit from long-standing deflation, senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official Tobias Adrian has said.
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[2026-04-15 15:22 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Johnny Somali, 25, caused outrage after filming himself kissing a statue commemorating wartime sex slaves
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[2026-04-15 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations are particularly “precious” in the face of an international landscape intertwined with change and chaos.
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[2026-04-15 15:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-04-15 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's economy has entered a recovery phase thanks to closer relations with Russia and China, overcoming a period of recession, the unification ministry in Seoul said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 15:08 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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[2026-04-15 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, durante una reunión con el ministro ruso de Exteriores, Serguéi Lavrov, en el Gran Salón del Pueblo en Beijing, China, el miércoles 15 de abril de 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Pool Foto via AP)
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[2026-04-15 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers blanked the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-20, 25-18, 25-14, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Wednesday to move on the cusp of an elimination round sweep and an outright Finals berth.
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[2026-04-15 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hengyi's plant in Brunei. (Screenshot from Hengyi Industries' website)
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[2026-04-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1906 -- An express train from the southeastern port city of Busan travels 450 kilometers to Seoul in 11 hours, a record speed for that era. In 2004, the nation's new high-speed Korea Train Express, or KTX, covered that distance in about two hours and 40 minutes.
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[2026-04-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Prof Yasuyuki Aono’s meticulous work charted shifting bloom dates as a marker of climate change
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[2026-04-15 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The head of Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. visited the Czech Republic this week to review progress on a major nuclear power project, marking his first overseas trip since taking office.
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[2026-04-15 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Tokyo DisneySea is celebrating a quarter century of operations that have seen continued investments and the opening of new attractions. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
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[2026-04-15 14:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Cambodian woman in her 40s who had been homeless in South Korea for years has returned safely to her home country with support from local police and support groups.
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[2026-04-15 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: China’s President Xi Jinping holds a talk with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-04-15 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A man stands near the waterfront as a vessel sits at anchor in Muscat, Oman, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran on March 16. © Reuters
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[2026-04-15 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 2024 incident caused strong public backlash and the video was later removed
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[2026-04-15 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Twitch] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 2024 incident caused strong public backlash and the video was later removed
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[2026-04-15 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The hearing lasted all of half an hour. Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, appearing as a witness, made eye contact only once
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[2026-04-15 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Myung Tae-kyun] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The hearing lasted all of half an hour. Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, appearing as a witness, made eye contact only once
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[2026-04-15 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: American livestreamer Johnny Somali, who caused outrage in South Korea by kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves, has been sentenced to six months in jail.
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[2026-04-15 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Japan midfielder Maika Hamano (17) celebrates with defender Risa Shimizu (2) after scoring against the United States during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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[2026-04-15 14:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East war by hoarding oil supplies and limiting exports of some goods, mirroring its actions with medical goods during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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[2026-04-15 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow could help offset energy shortages in China as the US blockade on Iranian ports disrupts supply.
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[2026-04-15 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Cross-border lineup of 17 acts from 11 countries set for largest edition yet
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[2026-04-15 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Albuquerque 19, El Paso 12, 10 innings
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[2026-04-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: The world’s second-biggest economy generated a record trade surplus of $1.2tn last year, exacerbating global concerns from other nations that their industries will be overwhelmed by Chinese imports. Find out how both developed and developing countries are responding.
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[2026-04-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’
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[2026-04-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [China Daily] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’
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[2026-04-15 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), rolled out TUPAD Tuloy Pasada, an emergency employment program designed to keep jeepneys on the road and cash flowing for drivers while easing the burden on daily commuters.
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[2026-04-15 13:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Donald Trump's son Eric, who oversees the family business empire, will accompany the US president on his trip next month to China, a spokesperson for the family organization told Reuters on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-15 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not only squeezing Iran but also ratcheting up pressure on two of its most consequential relationships in Asia — India and China.
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[2026-04-15 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Cop31] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Conference president expresses ‘complete faith’ in Chris Bowen to lead tough negotiations
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[2026-04-15 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Suntory Holdings intends to grow health-related business as consumers shy away from drinking alcohol.
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[2026-04-15 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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[2026-04-15 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The Korean won has remained relatively weak in recent months, but the country has sufficient dollar liquidity to respond to external shocks, Shin Hyun-song, nominee for the head of South Korea's central bank, said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 13:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: This year's World Baseball Classic South Korea national team manager, Ryu Ji-hyun, has been selected to lead the national team for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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[2026-04-15 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Elderly people learn to use smartphones at a senior citizens' university in Taiyuan, China. Older users are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for medical advice, help with daily tasks and more. © Getty Images
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