[2026-04-14 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Founder of China’s Evergrande Group Hui Ka-yan pleads guilty in fraud trial

Snippet: A trial held by Shenzhen court brought the company and its former chairman up on charges including embezzlement and corporate bribery

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3349990/founder-chinas-evergrande-group-hui-ka-yan-pleads-guilty-fraud-trial?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is really behind South Korea’s row with Israel?

Snippet: Lee Jae Myung’s clash was about more than human rights, analysts say – it was about energy security and sending a message to Donald Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349989/what-really-behind-south-koreas-row-israel?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Incheon National University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is really behind South Korea’s row with Israel?

Snippet: Lee Jae Myung’s clash was about more than human rights, analysts say – it was about energy security and sending a message to Donald Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3349989/what-really-behind-south-koreas-row-israel

[2026-04-14 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Flow. Sweat. Renew. - The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali launches New Wellness Spaces and Wellness Day Pass Experience

Snippet: BALI, Indonesia, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Strengthening its position as a leading wellness destination in Bali, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali proudly unveils a new chapter of holistic well-being with the launch of its latest wellness facilities and experiences from 1 April 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716833

[2026-04-14 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Launches Expanded Flexible Education Pathways for Global Learners

Snippet: JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), one of Asia's leading public research universities in engineering and technology, has expanded its flexible education pathways to strengthen international access and support global collaboration in higher education. The initiative enhances UTM's position as a regional provider of work-compatible, digitally driven postgraduate programmes, offering learners the flexibility to tailor their studies to professional and personal commitments.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716831

[2026-04-14 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: P25 million at stake in Jagat real-life coin hunt

Snippet: INNOVATIVE map-based social platform Jagat is taking the spirit of the Easter Sunday Treasure Hunt over the holidays straight to the real and busy streets of the Philippines with Coin Hunt, its newest and most exciting event to date.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/tmt-newswire/p25-million-at-stake-in-jagat-real-life-coin-hunt/2319575

[2026-04-14 14:08 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US Air Force unready for a prolonged war with China

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/us-air-force-unready-for-a-prolonged-war-with-china/

[2026-04-14 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam

Snippet: Super Typhoon Sinlaku is closing in on the remote Mariana Islands in the northern Pacific Ocean, where the massive storm system is due to bring destructive winds and heavy rains.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/super-typhoon-sinlaku-bears-down-on-northern-mariana-islands-guam

[2026-04-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong, target of the most US sanctions, become China’s quantum gateway?

Snippet: Washington backlash ‘will not deter’ march towards becoming an international hub for the technology through new tech park

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349923/can-hong-kong-target-most-us-sanctions-become-chinas-quantum-gateway?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong, target of the most US sanctions, become China’s quantum gateway?

Snippet: Washington backlash ‘will not deter’ march towards becoming an international hub for the technology through new tech park

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349923/can-hong-kong-target-most-us-sanctions-become-chinas-quantum-gateway

[2026-04-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alfred Vargas and wife file criminal case against parents of bully

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —Quezon City Councilor Alfred Vargas and his wife, Yasmine, filed a criminal complaint on Monday against the parents of a minor who allegedly bullied and abused their son during swimming activities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/alfred-vargas-and-wife-file-criminal-case-against-parents-of-bully/2319577

[2026-04-14 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands

Snippet: A super typhoon is taking aim at several remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean, lashing Guam with heavy rain and tropical storm-force wind gusts hours before its arrival.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/us-news/monster-typhoon-in-the-pacific-ocean-is-bearing-down-on-group-of-remote-us-islands/

[2026-04-14 13:45 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China’s March exports slow as Iran war wipes out gains

Snippet: April 14, 2026 13:45 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chinas-march-exports-slow-as-iran-war-wipes-out-gains/

[2026-04-14 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US-Sanctioned Tanker Signaling Chinese Ownerships Test Trump Blockade With Hormuz Crossing

Snippet: Following news that two tankers, one of which indicated China as its destination, had turned around earlier in the day after the Trump blockade of the Straits of Hormuz had kicked in, one of them - a tanker linked to China - is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, testing President Trump’s naval blockade, Bloomberg reported.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-sanctioned-tanker-signaling-chinese-ownerships-tests-trump-blockade-hormuz-crossing

[2026-04-14 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China’s exports grew 2.5% in March

Snippet: A cleaner sweeps near food delivery riders gather outside restaurants waiting for online orders, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-trade-energy-exports-imports-2230f72863b20a902c6ad1373e688d33

[2026-04-14 13:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA holds Duterte-era housing chief liable over Marawi fund diversion, rejects plea

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/coa-holds-duterte-housing-chief-eduardo-del-rosario-liable-marawi-fund-diversion/

[2026-04-14 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea dispatched envoys to secure alternative supply chains amid Mideast crisis: FM

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that the foreign ministry has dispatched envoys to Algeria and Libya and is seeking to send additional envoys to secure alternative supply routes amid the Middle East crisis.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414004700315

[2026-04-14 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kim Jong Un supervisa pruebas de misiles desde un destructor naval norcoreano

Snippet: En esta imagen difundida por el gobierno de Corea del Norte, el mandatario Kim Jong Un, al centro, llega para observar el lanzamiento de prueba de misiles, el 12 de abril de 2026, en una ubicación desconocida de Corea del Norte. (Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea/Korea News Service vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/corea-norte-kim-pruebas-misiles-destructor-f4daac0eb9b526723806975bf1dce206

[2026-04-14 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: China exports miss estimates in March, imports post best growth in more than four years

Snippet: China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging commodity and energy costs due to the Middle East conflict disrupting supplies, while imports logged the strongest growth in more than four years.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/china-trade-data-march-exports-imports-march.html

[2026-04-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s imports surge in March as exports soften amid Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349849/chinas-imports-surge-march-exports-soften-amid-hormuz-blockade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s imports surge in March as exports soften amid Hormuz blockade

Snippet: Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349849/chinas-imports-surge-march-exports-soften-amid-hormuz-blockade

[2026-04-14 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea and Japan on edge as US shifts military assets to Iran war

Snippet: A THAAD missile interceptor is seen in Seongju, South Korea, on June 13, 2017, left, and an Aegis destroyer is moored at the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka base in Japan. (Source photos by Reuters and Konosuke Urata)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/south-korea-and-japan-on-edge-as-us-shifts-military-assets-to-iran-war

[2026-04-14 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific

Snippet: The ⁠United States military has ⁠carried out another attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people, in the latest deadly strike by US forces on boats that Washington alleges have links to Latin American drug trafficking cartels.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/14/us-military-kills-two-men-in-new-strike-on-vessel-in-eastern-pacific

[2026-04-14 12:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: NongHyup Financial opens industry hub in southeast Korea

Snippet: NongHyup Financial Group said Tuesday it opened an integrated support center for the marine, aviation and defense industries in Changwon to strengthen support in the southeastern region spanning Busan, Ulsan and South Gyeongsang Province.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716784

[2026-04-14 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan, South Korea stocks near highs reached before Iran war

Snippet: Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-south-korea-stocks-near-highs-reached-before-iran-war

[2026-04-14 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae welcomes nomination of U.S. ambassador to S. Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's nomination of former Korean American congresswoman Michelle Park Steel as the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, expressing hope that her formal appointment would further strengthen bilateral ties.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414003900315

[2026-04-14 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Singapore Q1 preliminary GDP up 4.6% on year, misses 5.9% forecast

Snippet: A container terminal in Singapore: The city-state's GDP rose by a slower-than-expected 4.6%, year on year, preliminary first quarter figures showed on April 14. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/singapore-q1-preliminary-gdp-up-4.6-on-year-misses-5.9-forecast

[2026-04-14 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) N. Korea's Kim observes test-firing of cruise, anti-warship missiles from key destroyer

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 13-14; ADDS photo)By Kim Soo-yeon and Lee Minji

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414000653315

[2026-04-14 12:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Life backs Vietnam IT Olympiad to nurture AI talent

Snippet: Hanwha Life Insurance said Tuesday it sponsored the 7th Vietnam Information Olympiad, held April 10-12 at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology in Da Nang.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716689

[2026-04-14 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Midea and Keppel Partner to Collaborate on AI-Enabled Modular Cooling Solutions Opportunities across Asia

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Building Technologies (MBT), a business unit of Midea Group, together with Keppel Ltd.'s Infrastructure Division (Keppel), has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly develop AI-enabled, energy-efficient cooling solutions across Asia. The signing was witnessed by Ms Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel's Infrastructure Division and Mr Peter Guan, Vice President of Midea Group and President of MBT.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716676

[2026-04-14 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Foreign investors bet on revamp of Bangladesh's informal retail sector

Snippet: Shoppers browse at a market in Dhaka on Feb. 11: Retailing in Bangladesh is modernizing as overseas chains enter the market. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/foreign-investors-bet-on-revamp-of-bangladesh-s-informal-retail-sector

[2026-04-14 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea shared with Iran information on Korean ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has shared information with Iran on Korea-related ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday, in a possible sign that Seoul may seek to negotiate their passage amid the U.S.-Iran war.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414003800315

[2026-04-14 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Minor party leader Cho Kuk announces bid for parliamentary seat in Pyeongtaek

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Minor Rebuilding Korea Party leader Cho Kuk on Tuesday announced his bid for a parliamentary seat in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, in the upcoming June elections.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414003700315

[2026-04-14 12:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea brokerages ride trading boom despite market turmoil

Snippet: South Korean brokerage houses are expected to post strong first-quarter earnings, buoyed by a surge in trading activity despite heightened market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716670

[2026-04-14 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ICT exports more than double in March on chip demand

Snippet: South Korea's exports of information and communication technology products more than doubled in March from a year earlier, driven by strong semiconductor demand amid the global artificial intelligence boom, government data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716667

[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Sales of short-term bonds up 50 pct in Q1: KSD

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Sales of short-term corporate bonds in South Korea rose 50 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, amid growing preference for such a financing method, data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414003600320

[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia air travel faces turbulence as Iran war exposes jet fuel vulnerability

Snippet: Airlines are cutting flights, as dependence on Middle Eastern fuel hits operators from Pakistan to New Zealand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349928/asia-air-travel-faces-turbulence-iran-war-exposes-jet-fuel-vulnerability

[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shenzhen’s new party boss has taken the wheel but can he deliver ahead of Apec?

Snippet: Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349869/shenzhens-new-party-boss-has-taken-wheel-can-he-deliver-ahead-apec?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shenzhen’s new party boss has taken the wheel but can he deliver ahead of Apec?

Snippet: Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349869/shenzhens-new-party-boss-has-taken-wheel-can-he-deliver-ahead-apec

[2026-04-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: ICT exports more than double in March on chip demand

Snippet: SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products more than doubled in March from a year earlier, driven by strong semiconductor demand amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, government data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414002400320

[2026-04-14 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'No Other Choice,' 'The King's Warden' lead Baeksang nominations

Snippet: The black comedy thriller and the record-breaking period film will square off for the grand prize at South Korea's premier awards ceremony on May 8

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716655

[2026-04-14 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: PLS chief sees 'supply shortness' and higher prices ahead for lithium

Snippet: PLS CEO Dale Henderson is optimistic about the trajectory of lithium prices. (Screenshot from PLS website)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/pls-chief-sees-supply-shortness-and-higher-prices-ahead-for-lithium

[2026-04-14 11:57 UTC+10:00] [MORE SPORTS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Kagiyama to take break from competition in 2026-27 season

Snippet: Olympic individual and team silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama of ⁠Japan said on Monday that he will take a break from competitive figure skating during the 2026-27 season, citing a desire to rediscover the joy of the sport ​and explore new challenges.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/14/more-sports/kagiyama-season-break/

[2026-04-14 11:44 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US military says it killed two people in another boat strike in eastern Pacific

Snippet: Dispatch of vessel strike, like most of military’s statements on strikes conducted in area, did not provide evidence

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/13/us-military-vessel-strike

[2026-04-14 11:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seventeen to host fan meetings in Japan

Snippet: Seventeen will head over to Japan next month to meet with fans, Pledis Entertainment announced Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716623

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian bust spotlights shadow fleet oil trade in Southeast Asia

Snippet: Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Penang on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3349950/malaysian-bust-spotlights-shadow-fleet-oil-trade-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Kpler] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian bust spotlights shadow fleet oil trade in Southeast Asia

Snippet: Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Penang on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3349950/malaysian-bust-spotlights-shadow-fleet-oil-trade-southeast-asia

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brussels must resist ‘passive’ role in US-China trade war, EU chamber urges

Snippet: European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349937/brussels-must-resist-passive-role-us-china-trade-war-eu-chamber-urges?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brussels must resist ‘passive’ role in US-China trade war, EU chamber urges

Snippet: European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349937/brussels-must-resist-passive-role-us-china-trade-war-eu-chamber-urges

[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Life Marks Third Consecutive Year of Supporting 'Vietnam Informatics Olympiad' Advancing AI Talent Development

Snippet: - 7th Informatics Olympiad took place at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) in Da Nang- Enhancement of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) track, advancing into a platform for AI talents- Campus tour programs offered to residents and students, supporting career exploration and future vision planning

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716596