[2026-07-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quant funds blamed for China’s market decline. Data suggests they softened fall

Snippet: Some investors accuse quant funds of accelerating the July decline through share dumping, reigniting suspicions rooted in the 2015 crash

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3361974/quant-funds-blamed-driving-chinese-equities-slump-data-shows-they-were-net-buyers

[2026-07-27 17:58 UTC+10:00] [South Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: After Pakistan judge killing, a fight over who claims it

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/after-pakistan-judge-killing-a-fight-over-who-claims-it/

[2026-07-27 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fuel prices up for 4th straight week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Local oil companies announced that all fuel prices would increase for the fourth consecutive week on Tuesday, influenced by developments in the Middle East and in Russia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/business/top-business/fuel-prices-up-for-4th-straight-week/2391875

[2026-07-27 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s private-sector split widens as tech rises, traditional sectors struggle: survey

Snippet: Most entrepreneurs polled cite problematic payment delays and intense competition, even as AI, semiconductors and advanced materials lift profits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361973/chinas-private-sector-split-widens-tech-rises-traditional-sectors-struggle-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-27 17:47 UTC+10:00] [K-shaped] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s private-sector split widens as tech rises, traditional sectors struggle: survey

Snippet: Most entrepreneurs polled cite problematic payment delays and intense competition, even as AI, semiconductors and advanced materials lift profits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361973/chinas-private-sector-split-widens-tech-rises-traditional-sectors-struggle-survey

[2026-07-27 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former South Korea president Yoon handed suspended term over campaign lies

Snippet: Ruling adds to legal troubles for ousted leader who was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection earlier this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3361972/former-south-korea-president-yoon-handed-suspended-term-over-campaign-lies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-27 17:43 UTC+10:00] [Kim Keon-hee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former South Korea president Yoon handed suspended term over campaign lies

Snippet: Ruling adds to legal troubles for ousted leader who was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection earlier this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3361972/former-south-korea-president-yoon-handed-suspended-term-over-campaign-lies

[2026-07-27 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos arrives at Batasan for 5th SONA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived at Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/news/marcos-arrives-at-batasan-for-5th-sona/2391853

[2026-07-27 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Beijing-backed Taiwan unification film shelved before release

Snippet: A screenshot of The Belief on the historic epic's official Weibo account. Slated for release in mainland China on July 25, the film has been shelved. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/beijing-backed-taiwan-unification-film-shelved-before-release

[2026-07-27 17:36 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Recap: As Congress resumes session, can it improve Marcos’ dismal legislative output?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-recap-congress-resumes-session-improve-marcos-dismal-legislative-output/

[2026-07-27 17:27 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Disasters, rising inflation, school shootings: Regional issues for SONA 2026

Snippet: This is AI-generated. Read the article for full context. Report any errors.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-news/regional-issues-sona-2026/

[2026-07-27 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lotte boosts Choco Pie capacity in India by 33%

Snippet: Lotte Wellfood said Monday that it has begun full-scale operations at a fourth Lotte Choco Pie production line in India, expanding capacity to meet growing local demand.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821774

[2026-07-27 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK brings first Barossa condensate shipment to Korea

Snippet: SK Innovation E&S said Monday that it will bring 300,000 barrels of condensate from Australia’s Barossa gas field into Korea in early August, marking the project’s first condensate shipment to the country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821768

[2026-07-27 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korea's ousted President Yoon convicted of lying during campaign

Snippet: South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-court-yoon-election-martial-law-cc56b97ea82bdd372b9359c4cd39a4f2

[2026-07-27 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian orders tighter Senate security after suspected bomb scare

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Security has been tightened at the Senate following the recovery of a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) outside its premises, with Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian condemning what he described as an apparent attempt to sow fear on the day President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/news/gatchalian-orders-tighter-senate-security-after-suspected-bomb-scare/2391845

[2026-07-27 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Serious heat wave warning issued for 17 southern areas

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The state weather service issued its highest-level heat wave warning for 17 areas in southern South Korea on Monday, saying extreme heat is expected there.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727008500315

[2026-07-27 16:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee Moon Won Bio secures W800m in TIPS funding for hair-loss research

Snippet: Lee Moon Won Bio said Monday it has been selected for TIPS, South Korea’s flagship government-backed program for promising technology startups.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821734

[2026-07-27 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Unification ministry honors UNC officer for border area peace efforts

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Monday awarded a commendation to an officer from the United Nations Command's Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) in recognition of his contributions to peace in the border area with North Korea.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727007100315

[2026-07-27 16:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Blast at DOJ, suspected bomb near Senate gate mar Marcos’ SONA day

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-justice-explosion-suspected-bomb-senate-gate-marcos-sona-2026/

[2026-07-27 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Schoeman returns, eyes 2nd IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu crown

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Olympic bronze medalist Henri Schoeman returns to the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu presented by Megaworld next month determined to prove that his breakthrough victory was no one-off.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/sports/schoeman-returns-eyes-2nd-ironman-703-lapu-lapu-crown/2391830

[2026-07-27 16:42 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The South China Sea consensus no ASEAN chair can move

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/the-south-china-sea-consensus-no-asean-chair-can-move/

[2026-07-27 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Zelenskyy says Russia seeks 30,000 more North Korean troops

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821720

[2026-07-27 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Police arrest five protesters for vandalism ahead of SONA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Five individuals were arrested for alleged vandalism ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/news/police-arrest-five-protesters-for-vandalism-ahead-of-sona/2391831

[2026-07-27 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Seno surges, Morris reigns in Mandaue juniors tennis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Nadine Seno produced the tournament's biggest breakthrough while Matthew Morris reaffirmed his growing stature as one of the country's brightest junior prospects, emerging as the biggest winners in the Mandaue City Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships at the Mandaue City courts in Cebu on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/sports/seno-surges-morris-reigns-in-mandaue-juniors-tennis/2391824

[2026-07-27 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: UNC commander calls Armistice Agreement foundation for peace on Korean Peninsula

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) said Monday the Armistice Agreement that ended the 1950-53 Korean War has served to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula as South Korea and allied nations marked the 73rd anniversary of the ceasefire.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727007000315

[2026-07-27 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee eyes wider reach in Latin America as global order shifts

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821689

[2026-07-27 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Support for female emperors in Japan hits 84% in Nikkei poll

Snippet: Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (back left), Princess Aiko (center) and Princess Kako (right) attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17. Walking in front of them is Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/support-for-female-emperors-in-japan-hits-84-in-nikkei-poll

[2026-07-27 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: POC gathers volleyball stakeholders to strengthen national program amid PNVF leadership dispute

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) brought together key stakeholders in Philippine volleyball on Monday in a bid to foster unity and strengthen the country’s national volleyball program amid the ongoing leadership dispute within the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/sports/poc-gathers-volleyball-stakeholders-to-strengthen-national-program-amid-pnvf-leadership-dispute/2391815

[2026-07-27 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case

Snippet: Federal Court rejects free speech defence and upholds racial vilification finding over comments directed at a Muslim senator

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3361959/australias-far-right-pauline-hanson-loses-appeal-racism-case?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-27 16:17 UTC+10:00] [Monday] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case

Snippet: Federal Court rejects free speech defence and upholds racial vilification finding over comments directed at a Muslim senator

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3361959/australias-far-right-pauline-hanson-loses-appeal-racism-case

[2026-07-27 16:12 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Sanae Takaichi: The prime minister nobody defended

Snippet: When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Australia in May, she brought her host a gift chosen with diplomatic care: Crown Melons from Shizuoka, the most prized fruit in Japan, to mark Australia’s decision in January to reopen its market to Japanese melons. In Japan, a single Crown Melon can cost more than a fine bottle of wine.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/07/27/japan/takaichi-no-defenders/

[2026-07-27 16:11 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gatchalian sets Senate priority agenda: Laws to ramp up economy, ease cost of living

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/win-gatchalian-economic-agenda-senate-opening/

[2026-07-27 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Science ministry, AMD join hands to establish open-weight AI ecosystem

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry and the U.S. chip giant AMD Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the establishment of an open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, the science ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727006200320

[2026-07-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists turn to bamboo to strengthen the Great Green Wall

Snippet: Researchers are working on ways to use the fast-growing plant in the fight against desertification in China’s arid north

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3361945/chinese-scientists-turn-bamboo-strengthen-great-green-wall?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Three-North Shelterbelt Programme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists turn to bamboo to strengthen the Great Green Wall

Snippet: Researchers are working on ways to use the fast-growing plant in the fight against desertification in China’s arid north

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3361945/chinese-scientists-turn-bamboo-strengthen-great-green-wall

[2026-07-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Farewell, hero’: Chinese volunteer dies of heart failure after helping flood victims

Snippet: Local reports reveal that Dang’s very last message to his father expressed his eager hope of returning to work soon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3361909/farewell-hero-chinese-volunteer-dies-heart-failure-after-helping-flood-victims?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Farewell, hero’: Chinese volunteer dies of heart failure after helping flood victims

Snippet: Local reports reveal that Dang’s very last message to his father expressed his eager hope of returning to work soon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3361909/farewell-hero-chinese-volunteer-dies-heart-failure-after-helping-flood-victims

[2026-07-27 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

Snippet: Thousands of people turned out for the protests last week in different Indian cities

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dng1v72lno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-27 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tokenized SK hynix ADRs cross W100b overseas

Snippet: Overseas exchanges capture round-the-clock demand unavailable in Korea

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821639

[2026-07-27 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On this day in Korea - July 28, 2016: Anti-graft law upheld

Snippet: The Constitutional Court of Korea upheld a controversial anti-graft law designed to curb corruption and promote transparency in society. The ruling confirms that journalists and private school teachers, along with public officials, are subject to strict regulations regarding gifts, meals and other benefits. Supporters argue the law strengthens ethical standards and public trust, while critics raise concerns about potential restrictions on professional interactions and freedom.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821635

[2026-07-27 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Some air passengers remain stranded at Hong Kong airport after Typhoon Noul

Snippet: About 400 flights cancelled over weekend after Noul triggers city’s first No 8 and No 9 signals of 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361956/some-air-passengers-remain-stranded-hong-kong-airport-after-typhoon-noul

[2026-07-27 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Trade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China’s zero-tariff play aims to lock in African loyalty

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/07/chinas-zero-tariff-play-aims-to-lock-in-african-loyalty/

[2026-07-27 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's battery recycling drive hits logistics and cost barriers

Snippet: Failure to process lithium battery waste through India's proper channels would see it instead pass through informal channels, whereby it would largely be incinerated or landfilled, releasing toxic elements into the environment. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/india-s-battery-recycling-drive-hits-logistics-and-cost-barriers

[2026-07-27 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOJ suspends work to allow employees ‘to watch and listen’ on Marcos’ SONA

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida suspended work at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday to “afford the employees the opportunity to watch and listen” to the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/news/doj-suspends-work-to-allow-employees-to-watch-and-listen-on-marcos-sona/2391819

[2026-07-27 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Yo-jong rejects ARF denuclearization call, signals Pyongyang's push to cement nuclear state status

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821619

[2026-07-27 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: VANK urges Met Museum to revise Korean gallery texts over historical framing

Snippet: South Korea's cyber diplomacy group VANK has called on New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to revise texts in its Korean gallery, arguing that several descriptions present a biased interpretation of Korean history and culture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821618

[2026-07-27 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Myanmar military escalates civilian killings under new command, monitor reports

Snippet: A conflict monitor records more than a dozen ⁠mass killings in 2026, over 450 civilians ⁠dead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3361955/myanmar-military-escalates-civilian-killings-under-new-command-monitor-reports?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-27 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Myanmar military escalates civilian killings under new command, monitor reports

Snippet: A conflict monitor records more than a dozen ⁠mass killings in 2026, over 450 civilians ⁠dead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3361955/myanmar-military-escalates-civilian-killings-under-new-command-monitor-reports

[2026-07-27 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Where CXMT’s IPO money is going: The DRAM gap Korea left

Snippet: Chinese chipmaker directs $4.4 billion toward conventional memory as Korean rivals prioritize HBM

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821616

[2026-07-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Las acciones de la firma china de chips CXMT se disparan tras su exitosa salida a bolsa en Shanghái

Snippet: Trabajadoras en un puesto del productor chino de DRAM ChangXin Memory Technologies, también conocido como CXMT, esperan a visitantes en la 21ra Expo Internacional de Semiconductores de China en Beijing, el 20 de noviembre de 2024. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cxmt-chips-bolsa-china-c7f4317903b2b6aa888ab0d803151457