Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As long as external demand holds up, policymakers appear relatively untroubled by weakening domestic demand, despite rhetoric to the contrary
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[2026-08-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
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[2026-08-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
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[2026-08-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust
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[2026-08-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust
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[2026-08-03 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened jointly with Japan to support the yen, calling the move a "signal of friendship" that would financially benefit the US and world economy.
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[2026-08-03 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices tumbled on Monday in early Asia trade after US President Donald Trump announced fresh talks with Iran to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-08-03 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- KG Mobility (KGM) said Monday it has secured a US$75 million investment from China's Chery Automobile Co. as the South Korean automaker seeks to strengthen its future mobility business.
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[2026-08-03 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-03 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan's finance ministry said Monday it had conducted a coordinated yen-buying operation with the U.S. Treasury on Friday, marking a rare joint move by the two allies to stem sharp swings in the Japanese currency.
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[2026-08-03 10:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean automaker KG Mobility said Monday it had secured a $75 million strategic investment from China’s Chery Automobile, as the two companies strengthen their cooperation in vehicle development and future technologies while expanding in global markets.
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- A heat wave has gripped North Korea, pushing temperatures as high as 40 C in some regions, with Pyongyang hit by tropical nights for days, state media reported Monday.
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers concerned about public safety and potential project abandonment as SCMP investigation reveals China Status and Victory Fire’s active status
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers concerned about public safety and potential project abandonment as SCMP investigation reveals China Status and Victory Fire’s active status
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Inter Milan eye potential for China growth, while event’s social media reach carries city’s name far and wide
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Inter Milan eye potential for China growth, while event’s social media reach carries city’s name far and wide
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
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[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
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[2026-08-03 09:54 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day
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[2026-08-03 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The yen was trading near a 40-year low against the dollar before the intervention. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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[2026-08-03 09:31 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Japan and the U.S. conducted coordinated yen-buying intervention and will not hesitate to take further action, the Finance Ministry in Tokyo said Monday, confirming a rare bilateral action to halt the yen’s slide to fresh 40-year lows.
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[2026-08-03 09:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," claimed the top spot on the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, drawing more than 3 million moviegoers in just four days upon its release, data showed Monday.
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[2026-08-03 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
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[2026-08-03 09:15 UTC+10:00] [recovery] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
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[2026-08-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war
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[2026-08-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [EV deliveries] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war
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[2026-08-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Eco-friendly vehicles accounted for half of new car registrations in South Korea in the first half of this year, driven by a sharp increase in electric vehicle sales, an auto market tracker said.
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[2026-08-03 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The yen was trading near a 40-year low against the dollar before the intervention. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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[2026-08-03 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent commentator shares insights on the PLA’s 2027 goal, competition with the US, the Taiwan issue and the peacetime dilemma
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[2026-08-03 08:00 UTC+10:00] [People's Liberation Army] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prominent commentator shares insights on the PLA’s 2027 goal, competition with the US, the Taiwan issue and the peacetime dilemma
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[2026-08-03 08:00 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: For Ito, an 82-year-old homeless man who lives around Shinjuku Station, Tokyo’s searing summer days require careful planning.
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[2026-08-03 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: A country where a woman on drugs crawls the streets: A woman's meth-related arrest near Suwon Station underscores the rising rate of drug-related crimes in Korea and concerns over weakened enforcement
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[2026-08-03 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: When allies are mistaken for enemies: Command failure during joint drills exposes dangerous failures in military readiness
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[2026-08-03 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Command friction: Border drone mix-up reveals Korea-US protocol gaps before operational transfer
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[2026-08-03 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: BEIJING — China said it conducted military and coast guard drills on Saturday near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a contested reef in the South China Sea, in a show of force after recent clashes with the Philippines in the disputed waters.
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[2026-08-03 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is set to announce as early as Monday that Tokyo and Washington are coordinating on steps in the foreign exchange market to curb the yen’s weakness, a person familiar with the situation told Bloomberg.
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[2026-08-03 06:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s government has recently raised its economic growth forecast for this year sharply to 3 percent from 2 percent, citing booming semiconductor exports and the effects of an earlier supplementary budget. If realized, the economy would record its strongest annual expansion since the post-COVID-19 pandemic rebound in 2021, when gross domestic product grew by 4.7 percent.
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[2026-08-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Canada’s decision to select Germany’s TKMS as the preferred supplier for up to 12 new submarines deserves respect. Canada has the right to choose the platform and partnership that best serve its national interests.
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[2026-08-03 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Watch Japan's Shiho Kuwaki beat beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the 2026 Women's Open, her first major title.
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[2026-08-03 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Yamato Transport promises high pay and lots of benefits regardless of experience, gender, or education in the critically understaffed transport sector. (Photo by Mike Birt)
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[2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: It is now a common occurrence: the Wallabies running out for a Test match and finding one or two Australian-raised players in the opposing team.
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[2026-08-03 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, drives off the 3rd tee during the fourth round of the Women’s British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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[2026-08-03 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: 2001 Se-ri Pak, South Korea
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[2026-08-03 04:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: An NTT Data Group data center in Japan. (NTT Global Data Centers Japan)
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[2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 3 Augustloading
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[2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 3 Augustloading
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[2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 3 Augustloading
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[2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 3 Augustloading
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[2026-08-03 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Kazakhstan’s efforts to attract foreign investment in its rare earth ambitions face a series of challenges as the country seeks to position itself as a viable alternative to China in the supply chain.
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[2026-08-03 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee meets China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Wu Qing to exchange views on deepening mutual access between markets
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