Topic: Asia Pacific — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-13 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Bong Go believes that the country’s return to stability is "closely tied" to the potential presidency of Vice President Sara Duterte in 2028.
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with his Polish counterpart Monday to discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy supply chains, as well as other key areas of economic cooperation, the finance ministry said.
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid
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[2026-04-13 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid
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[2026-04-13 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The US military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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[2026-04-13 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Soaring costs for fuel and ice fail to dampen the mood as a wave of ‘revenge travel’ provides a much-needed economic boost
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[2026-04-13 17:50 UTC+10:00] [Buddhist calendar] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Soaring costs for fuel and ice fail to dampen the mood as a wave of ‘revenge travel’ provides a much-needed economic boost
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[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Operadores trabajan junto a una pantalla que muestra el índice Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), a la derecha, y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar y el won surcoreano en la sala de operaciones de la sede del banco Hana en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026.
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[2026-04-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China, after a report emerged that Beijing was preparing to deliver a shipment of new air defense systems to Iran.
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[2026-04-13 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Justin Brownlee had nothing but respect for his former teammate and good friend James Dickey shortly after Barangay Ginebra beat Phoenix, 109-96 in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Sunday duel at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-04-13 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Loren Legarda has proposed a one-time wealth levy on "ultra rich" Filipinos to ensure that those capable of absorbing the effects of the oil crisis will contribute more in addressing the problem.
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[2026-04-13 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's special envoy to Iran has met senior officials in Tehran to discuss the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where Korean ships and seafarers remain stranded, and efforts to ensure the safety of Koreans in the Islamic republic, among other issues, diplomatic sources said Monday.
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[2026-04-13 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, said Monday its first-quarter net profit rose 26 percent from a year ago, backed by solid passenger and cargo business performances.
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[2026-04-13 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, as he began a three-day visit to Beijing where he hopes to strengthen economic ties.
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[2026-04-13 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines – Lucas Revilleza and Avery Go moved a step closer to redemption after carding 74 and 75, respectively, as they took control of the 7-10 division in the ICTSI Alta Vista Junior PGT Championship at Alta Vista Golf and Country Club here on Monday.
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[2026-04-13 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of foreign envoys to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will visit South Korea later this week for talks on defense industry cooperation, North Korea and other shared issues, the foreign ministry said Monday.
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[2026-04-13 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Adding a compensation clause to the Road Transport Act will help victims avoid a long-drawn-out civil suit, minister says
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[2026-04-13 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Machang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Adding a compensation clause to the Road Transport Act will help victims avoid a long-drawn-out civil suit, minister says
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[2026-04-13 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Gao Huan, director tecnológico de la división de autos eléctricos de la firma china CATL, presenta la nueva batería híbrida Freevoy del fabricante chino Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) en Beijing, el jueves 24 de octubre de 2024. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan, Archivo)
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[2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zhou Xiaochuan, who laid the foundation for China’s currency to go global, says Beijing can capitalise on changes in the international monetary landscape
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[2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [US Treasuries] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Zhou Xiaochuan, who laid the foundation for China’s currency to go global, says Beijing can capitalise on changes in the international monetary landscape
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[2026-04-13 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: A little-known Chinese tech company saw its stock drop sharply after U.S. authorities charged a co-founder of Super Micro Computer with illegally smuggling advanced AI chips into China, according to Bloomberg.
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[2026-04-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, dimming hopes for a quick end to the conflict in the Middle East and escalating a standoff with Iran that has already triggered the worst energy shock in history.
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[2026-04-13 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-04-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city’s ‘companion service’ aims to help single-person households move house or visit hospital
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[2026-04-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city’s ‘companion service’ aims to help single-person households move house or visit hospital
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[2026-04-13 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A mock-up of the train station by Vingroup's VinSpeed in Ha Long Bay, a Unesco heritage site popular with tourists to Vietnam. (Vingroup)
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[2026-04-13 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A mock-up of the train station by Vingroup's VinSpeed in Ha Long Bay, a Unesco heritage site popular with tourists to Vietnam. (Vingroup)
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[2026-04-13 16:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Online admissions webinar runs April 8-19 with 40 universities offering live consultations
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[2026-04-13 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Human Interest] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nio, BYD, Chery and Xpeng advance after data shows EV exports more than doubled to just under 1 million in the first quarter
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[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nio, BYD, Chery and Xpeng advance after data shows EV exports more than doubled to just under 1 million in the first quarter
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[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong superstar could headline November meeting in China as officials consider transferring Group Two sprint
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[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Randwick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong superstar could headline November meeting in China as officials consider transferring Group Two sprint
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[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Owner with phobia for popularity and millions of online fans warns diners their life ‘will become hard’ if they promote his restaurant
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[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Owner with phobia for popularity and millions of online fans warns diners their life ‘will become hard’ if they promote his restaurant
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[2026-04-13 15:59 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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[2026-04-13 15:56 UTC+10:00] [National News] [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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[2026-04-13 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Before the Iran war, Japanese exports to the UAE of agricultural, forestry and fishery products such as matcha tea, wagyu beef and bluefin tuna had tripled over five years. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi, Mizuho Hayashitani and Takumi Sasaki)
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[2026-04-13 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Committee (PSC), together with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), revealed the seven names that will be etched and honored in the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame on May 20 at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
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[2026-04-13 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Help is on the way as sweet-shooting Bennie Boatwright is set to reunite with San Miguel Beer and help the Beermen’s title quest in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.
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[2026-04-13 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-13 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Entire villages were destroyed in the storm, was briefly classified as a Category 5 cyclone
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[2026-04-13 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Ishmael Toroama] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Entire villages were destroyed in the storm, was briefly classified as a Category 5 cyclone
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[2026-04-13 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Mercedes-Benz Korea on Monday introduced a centralized nationwide vehicle sales system that standardizes pricing and integrates various customer channels, marking a shift from its previous dealership-led model.
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[2026-04-13 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE- Gao Huan, CTO of CATL’s China E-car Business, introduces the latest Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery from Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
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[2026-04-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea (BOK) governor nominee, said Monday that authorities stand ready to respond to excessive foreign exchange volatility if needed, though the won's recent weakness does not signal a crisis given South Korea's ample foreign currency reserves and strong economic fundamentals.
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[2026-04-13 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will commit 9 trillion won ($6.05 billion) to the Economic Development Cooperation Fund through 2028, cutting its overall three-year plan while broadening support into policy priority sectors such as AI, digital technology, culture, green energy and supply chains.
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[2026-04-13 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea, along with Ukraine, is rapidly emerging as an alternative arms supplier for Gulf states seeking to shore up air defenses after large-scale Iranian attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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[2026-04-13 15:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK Chemicals said Monday it hosted a business delegation from Japan’s Kansai region at its Ulsan plant to showcase its circular recycling technologies and production capabilities.
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